3.8

Charles Corwin

Chemistry - American River College

3.8
Quality
2.6
Difficulty
63%
Would Retake
119
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3.8
Quality
2.6
Difficulty
3.8
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3.9
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63%

Would Retake

119

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Was terrified to take this class but he made it manageable

CHEM305 - 4.0 rating

The professor is an average

CHEM305 - 3.0 rating
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Online Classes

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Attendance Mandatory

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Textbook Required

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Reviews (118)
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CHEMISTRY
Nov 2, 2003

No Comments

5.0
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CHEM2A
Nov 2, 2003

Mr.Corwin is the best chemistry teacher I ever had. He makes chemistry fun. He's very thorough and he knows his stuff because he wrote the Chem 2A book. His class is very easy if you read the book and his tests are easy if you get the study guide.

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CHEM305
Mar 29, 2004

The worst teach I've ever had....Do NOT take his course!!! Corwin will mess up you grade as what he did to me although I did eventually transferred to a U.C.

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CHEM
Mar 29, 2004

Corwin sucks. Corwin's like the AskJeeves.com guy with the demeanor of fitness guru Richard Simmons! haha!! Also, you've gotta buy he's lame expensive textbooks, workbooks, and study guides... Drop it while you can and don't even consider enrolling.

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CHEM305
May 4, 2004

You actually have to read the book, but professor Corwin has done an excellent job with the book and support materials in making this subject easy to understand. I was previously intimidated to take chemistry, now I am looking forward to taking more.

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CHEM
May 24, 2004

No Comments

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305
Jul 14, 2004

No Comments

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CHEMISTRY
Aug 18, 2004

No Comments

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CHEM2A
Sep 21, 2004

Incredibly intimidating (until you get to know him), he is very intelligent though - as a professor should be, but he's definitely a chemistry nerd. He is very enthusiastic about the subject. Recommended for people who are serious about learning chem.

3.0
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CHEM305
Nov 29, 2004

If you're an idiot, or would like to be treated as one, then take this class.

5.0
3.0
CHEM305
Jan 5, 2005

He knows his stuff. very understanding and gives a lot of extra credit. Easy internet quizes and vocab quizes to bring up your grade. Tests are kinda hard but not too bad if u go over notes and the book. Accumulative final which sucks but do good on labs, internet and vocab and you will be fine.

4.0
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CHEM305
Grade: Not_Sure_Yet
Jan 17, 2005

Corwin is kind of scary, but if you actually read the book you will get a good grade. Tests and quizzes are very straightforward and come from the book, which he wrote. You will learn a lot in this class, and will be prepared for further chem classes.

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CHEM
Jan 17, 2005

Extremely easy class is an awesom professor!!! Very helpful and will help u with any qestions and lab. Gives a lot of extra credit. Got an A + in the class. Stronly recommend him

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CHEM305
Grade: A+
Feb 4, 2005

I got picked on a lot but it's OK because we all know his hand gestures are hilarious. He is very knowledgable and you'll get a lot out of asking him questions. He makes the subject not seem like such an obstacle.

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CHEM305
Feb 10, 2005

I thought he was a good instructor, although he had some wierdness about him. He hums alot...and has interesting body language. He makes the class very easy and he told me that everyone that has ever took him class has gotten a C or better. Which is true...he makes it hard to fail.

5.0
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CHEM305
Mar 31, 2005

Mr Corwin rocks, he is very upfront with what is required. He makes it easy to do well.

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CHEM305
Apr 22, 2005

I never know that I would actaully enjoy chemistry.. he made it so easy for me.. at first i thought i would not even pass the class frommy test grades but I ended up getting a B!!! Awsome teacher, garanteed good grade!

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CHEM305
May 5, 2005

The man wrote the book that you will be using, hes a freakin genious. Hes kind of didderent but so smart, he'll tell you the weirdest facts that ud think no one ever even knew. However makes chemistry somewhat doable. Take him.

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CHEM
May 9, 2005

No Comments

5.0
3.0
CHEM305
May 18, 2005

Great indtructor, strongly recommend; good teaching strategies; very reasonable, tactful and respectful.

5.0
3.0
CHEM305
Jul 11, 2005

He was a really good professor.

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CHEM305
Jul 20, 2005

He is HORRIBLE! He is stuck up & makes up feel like you are beneath him. I would'nt call him a genius either! Don't take him!

5.0
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CHEMISTRY
Sep 9, 2005

No Comments

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CHEM
Sep 13, 2005

Class has a lot of work involved, but that is normal. He was very helpful. It was also nice that he wrote the textbook...so there were no misunderstandings between what he taught and what the book said.

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CHEMESTRY
Sep 26, 2005

He was very diffcult to talk to and it seemed like he didn't want to be there. He kept taliking about how he wrote the book.

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CHEMSOMETHING
Oct 17, 2005

Took a course from him in 1975ish. Best math instruction I ever received in a chem class. I thank this instructor under my breath each time I use the unit factor method, whether in my kitchen or while administering meds in the O.R. where I work as an R.N. Come prepared. He'll get you to where you're going.

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CHEMISTRY
Oct 30, 2005

Everyone I spoke to raved about Mr. Corwin, I don't know what the other chem teachers are like but he is definitely nothing to brag about. Very arrogant, very unclear, not really helpfull, picks on people he does'nt like. He takes it personal that 95% of the students take his class to major in something other than chemistry.

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CHEM305
Nov 23, 2005

great professor. i learned a lot. he gives tests every week, on the chapter that you learned from the previous week.if you study you will get a good grade. nice guy.

4.0
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CHEM305
Dec 1, 2005

He is not great nor bad. He was very wierd sometimes! I had to drop the class because I got behind a lot due to my hectic work schedule. The class goes really fast that's for sure, but if you stay on top of things you'll do fine!

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CHEM
Dec 8, 2005

If he thinks you're cheating and if you were or weren't in his mind he is always correct. Before taking his class my friend told me that he's one of the best, but at the end i was very disappointed. I don't know how can students say good things about Corwin. Mean Professor, don't waste your time with him.

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CHEM305
Dec 13, 2005

Mr.Corwin is very, very unhelpful. If you need help, do not expect him to help you or re-explain the material. Of course, there are some good things about Mr.Corwin, but he is not as good as I thought he was. I would suggest you to take someone else.

5.0
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CHEM305
Dec 29, 2005

WOW!! i hated & feared chem. Before Prof Corwin, I took chem 3 times with different teachers & droped it because i just couldn't understand. He is really helpful & gives lots of x-tra credit, but u can't miss any of his classes because he gives quizes or tests every class period. if u do all the work & pay attention in class u will pass!

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CHEM305
Jan 5, 2006

It was hard to understand his lectures. He only covers part of the chapter, the rest you have to do on your own. I only read the book because the book explains very clearly. I liked his class and he is better than other Chem teachers. I would highly recommend him. Just read and understand the chapters and you'll be good. Try to study chapters ahead

3.0
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CHEM305
Jan 17, 2006

His Finals are difficult because they are cumulative and He does not explain the material very effectively. He also has high expectations of his students. His exams also consist of too much material. He even puts some extra material on his exams without warning his students. He can make errors on grading his exams because he has multiple versions.

3.0
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CHEM305
Jan 18, 2006

i suggest not taking this teacher at all. if he see you not paying attention on the lectures he will pick on you...but then again i pass this class with a "B" since he evaluates lab to lecture...basically saying if you get an A on lab and F on lecture you will practically get a "C" guarantee!!! his labs are fun though...

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CHEM305
Jan 30, 2006

Very unhelpful, I asked him a question once he turned into the laugh and walked away on me. Basically you have to do work on your own. He picks on people a lot. Very MEAN. He thinks that he is the smartest dude in chemistry. His exams are hard because he throws extra not covered staff.

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CHEM305
Apr 13, 2006

I found him to be a great teacher! Lots of chances for extra credit. Alot easier then most!If study... easy A

5.0
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CHEM305
Apr 28, 2006

i don't know what all of you guys are talking about. I took chem with Mr. Corwin and just loved it. Don't think that professor will put all the info into your head. Maybe you just need to read some more and study. At least try. Professor Corwin is good teacher!!!!!!! And class is not suppose to be easy. You need to learn and not chill!!!

5.0
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CHEM305
May 8, 2006

Professor Corwin is the only teacher that was easy for me to understand when it comes to calculations. I have always feared numbers because they just seemed complicated for me to understand but Professor Corwin explains problems with solutions as easy as possible and teaches real clear too. Gives extra credits all the time.

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CHEM305
Aug 1, 2006

From the first day this guy was a jerk. He insulted just about every person in the class, made 2 girls cry and constantly behaved in an unprofessional manner. His frequent mentions to HIS book he wrote, wore thin on the entire class. He has an anal need to control the very essence of your ability to get on with your education. BEWARE!!!!

5.0
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CHEMESTRY300
Aug 15, 2006

Mr. Corwin is a good professor. You just have to study and read his book. He is very educated and intelectual. If you have a problem with your test score just bring it to his attention and he will change it. He is very reasonable.

5.0
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CHEM300
Sep 8, 2006

Mr.Charles Corwin is an excellent professor in chem. I learned a lot from him, to think that I hated my former chem.prof, he is very interesting and very approachable. If I have to do chem again, I will definitely enroll in his class!!!

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CHEM305
Oct 19, 2006

Well, I did study more than any other subject and still had to drop the class after 8 weeks. I re-took the class with Ted Foster in El Dorado Campus (Placerville) and passed with a low A. Foster had a better teaching format, easy for all learners. I don't recom. Corwin, but often recommend Foster. Try him if you have problems passing this class.

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CHEM305
Nov 1, 2006

corwin was a good prof....his lectures were clear and to the point...you could come to the class loaded everyday and still pass

3.0
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CHEM305
Nov 14, 2006

Corwin is Ok, but not easy, i heard he was the best since he wrote the book, well i've been getting a 96% in his class all through out the semester and after the final i ended up with a B! He did tell us that if we dont do very well on the final, but our overall grade is good, he will lower it a least a letter grade because we probably "cheated".

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CHEM305
Nov 24, 2006

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CHEM305
Nov 30, 2006

Corwin is an unfair teacher. His class really really bored. He has a lot of work to do every single class. He put down all students. In his class you feel like insect.

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CHEM300
Dec 8, 2006

If you're going to take this class take it with him, he wrote the textbook and he knows what he's doing. He teaches the equations in two different ways to accomadate different learning styles, and this is SO helpful to the mathematically challenged! He is however a grumpy man, so be forwarned.

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CHEM305
Dec 10, 2006

Prof Corwin is much more pleasant in lab than he is in lecture. Lecture with Corwin is a nightmare if you don't fully understand and have questions, however having him for lab only was pretty cool. For some reason he is easier to interact with in lab.

5.0
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CHEM305
Dec 21, 2006

Mr. Corwin is a great professor! Highly recommended! His tests are easy if you read the book!!! Every week test and key term quiz. A lot of extra credit.

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CHEM305
May 1, 2007

I'm just wrapping up my semester with Prof Corwin and it's gone very well! He's a very fair teacher, he's not setting anyone up for failure. He wants you to do well and gives ALOT of extra credit points. He has a dry sense of humor but you can tell he really loves his subject. I would highly recommend his class!

5.0
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CHEM305
May 4, 2007

Prof. Corwin is such a great teacher. He explains everything very clear. And before you turn in your lab, you can give it to him to check it, and he points out your mistakes and you can go and change it. It's easy to get an A for his labs. I recommend to take him and you won't be sorry!

5.0
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CHEM305
May 17, 2007

The best teacher ever. I enjoyed his class so much! Always helpful. If you have any questions the best way to contact him is in lab or after class. Each Ch. Test we were alowed to use notes which was very helpful. Hightly RECOMENDED. Chem is hard but he made it simple. A lot of extra credit. Tests are out of the book & similar to Solutions Manual.

5.0
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CHEM305
May 28, 2007

I highly recommend him! I'm so afraid to take Chem but it's unavoidable since I'm majoring in Nursing. Chem is a tough subject but with him as your teacher and your personal effort to pass the class, you'll be fine! Extra credit, some open notes-quizzes, practice final... You'll be fine!!! Btw, with my fear with Chem, i got a B!!!

5.0
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CHEM305
Nov 30, 2007

If you do your part as a student; show up to class and study the text book which Corwin wrote you will have no problems passing this class. Test are easy and he offers lots of extra credit. He does not use Algebra but a very simple math so do not feel intimidated. He is fun and very knowledgeable.

2.0
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CHEM305
Dec 10, 2007

WOW....this was a difficult class, he talks in a monotone voice and since he's the one who wrote the book his lectures are almost word for word in the book. he doesn't have any other examples except the one's shown in the book and gets off subject a lot by comparing everything with history. but i most add that he is very nice and understanding teac

5.0
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CHEM305
Dec 12, 2007

The most intelligent person i have ever met. He knows the answers to any question you ask. even if it has nothing to do with chemistry. really caring and gives a lot of helpful tips for the future. Love that guy.

3.0
2.0
CHEM305
Dec 23, 2007

Great teacher! Makes chemistry seem very easy.

5.0
2.0
CHEM305
Apr 7, 2008

Open note tests. Makes chemistry easy to understand. I didn't even try in this class and i got a c almost a b.

5.0
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CHEM305
May 4, 2008

gives a lot of extra credit opportunities. always opens class with a class discussion. always gave us an opportunity to make up tests and quizzes no matter how many days has past. is very knowledgeable and i consider him a fun teacher. lab is only 1 to 1 3/4 of an hour long. i recommend him to everyone.

5.0
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CHEM305
May 11, 2008

There are teachers who teach, and then there are teachers who provide a learning opportunity. Corwin has provided a semester of learning opportunities. Maybe not the hottest teacher on campus, but definitely a professor who really cares about his students learning.

4.0
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CHEM305
Jun 25, 2008

Corwin's class is fairly straightforward. He won't surprise you with questions you've never heard of before on tests and he gives LOTS of E.C. Everything that he tests on comes from the book (which he wrote). Notes didn't help me at all so I didn't use them to study. Difficult subject, att. mandatory, kind of odd prof. but nice enough. Recommended

5.0
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CHEM305
May 11, 2009

Only had him for the LAB portion of class, WISH I had him for Lecture too. Dr. Corwin is a great teacher! He really loves the subject and has been teaching for a long time. He also wrote the textbook and lab manual! He is very helpful and makes the Lab run smoothly. The labs were pretty fun. I will miss his class and I hate chemistry!

4.0
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CHEM305
Nov 7, 2009

Corwin wrote the book used for the class. I only had him for lab but he made chemistry able to be done by everyone. I was intimidated before using his methods and now I feel I can take the next level up in Chem because of him. Awsome teacher!!!!!! The confidence I have now is priceless.

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CHEM305
Feb 1, 2010

Corwin was a great professor. Chem 305 with him was my first chem class and he made me love the subject. Tests every week, extra credit on every test. DO GOOD ON THE FINAL IF YOU WANT A HIGH GRADE! Proff Corwin is super intelligent, seemed like he had an answer to every question. I went on to take Chem 400 and am doing well thanks to Corwin!

5.0
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CHEM305
May 12, 2010

very good proessor, the best professor for chem 305, extra credits avalaible, test every monday, and every friday keyterm quiz, and test in lab every friday, but they are not hard if you study. easy A if you study

5.0
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CHEM305
May 12, 2010

awsome professor, really good, lots of test and quizes but they are easy. just study and you'll do fine.

5.0
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CHEM305
May 25, 2010

Very nice professor, he explains everything during the lecture, and at home you need just revise material from book. I get B (it was my fault) but I thing it is not hard to get A. Not stressful teacher.

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CHEM305
May 25, 2010

Prof. Corwin is one of the best prof.in chem,every Monday ch test80%of ur grade and every friday keyterm quiz10% and collaborative exericse10%of ur grade, and in lab every Friday quiz and do good your lab wich is 20% of your grade,the final is 200%of your grade, make sure u do good on final. great prof. thanks prof Corwin.

5.0
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CHEM305
May 25, 2010

one of the best and easy professor in chem, lots of extra credits, super nice prof. work hard u'll get A

5.0
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CHEM305
May 25, 2010

one of the best, i've had another for sub, but thank God for Corwin he is so good, take his time to explain, allowed cheat sheet and calculator on every testlots of extra points,study attend class and get your lab on the second day of week,because the lec ch is on your lab.lots of qizes and tests good luck.

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CHEM310
Jul 15, 2010

This was my first chemistry class. It was not at all easy. He was a great instructor. Follows the book. If you study the book you will pass the class. + He give lots of E.C. and he allows the class to bring notes for the tests. If I had anything bad to say about him it would be that he is too smart for conceptual level teaching. Overall good class

5.0
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CHEM310
Jul 17, 2010

Great professor! Extremely helpful and highly recommended. The textbook was great. I would recommend using the optional solutions manual if possible. I took the class in the summer so the workload was a little strenuous, but manageable. For summer, key term quizzes daily, Monday tests (2-3 chapters), in class assignment 2-3x week & final on all cha

4.0
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CHEM310
Jul 22, 2010

He gives alot of extra credit and allows you to use notes on tests. However no matter what he says, the grade on your final is about 90% of your grade in the class. I did really well in the class but not so well on the final and he didn't give me the grade I deserved in the class. Unfortunate.

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CHEM310
Jul 26, 2010

Great teacher. Offer ton of extra credits. He teaches straight out of the textbook. Textbook was extremely helpful to me. And he drops the worst test and quiz score. :) Let you use notes on test. Use that as an advantage! Unfortunately, I got an B.

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CHEM310
Aug 16, 2010

corwin is probably the best professor i have ever had in my life. he explains everything clearly and if you still don't understand he will explain it to you until you get it. he is very helpful and gives out lots of extra credit points. i didn't like chemistry when i started but now i love it!! he loves teaching which made me love his class!

5.0
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CHEM310
Aug 23, 2010

very knowledgeable teacher, caters to people that need to see the bigger picture in order to understand the material, even with older age, this is a very high quality teacher, would reccomend for anyone at any level

5.0
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CHEM310
Dec 7, 2010

This is the best Chemistry professor that I have ever taken. As for any Chemistry class you need to study but even with all the studying this class was just a breeeze. I took this class over the summer and it was just great. In order for u to get an A in his class you need to have 95%. I would recomend him to anybody looking for a good Chem teacher

5.0
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CHEM305
May 13, 2011

great teacher . Since the book he uses is the one he wrote, he lectures straight from it. Makes the class easy and straight forward and tests are chapter by chapter and quizzes are short on key terms. He is a reasonable teacher and no homework just study for tests.

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CHEM305
Nov 19, 2011

He is the best professor for Chem, ofcourse you have to study, Dah, it's college not elemetary school. The crying people with the bad coments you should try someone else for Chem and than you will see the hard professor.

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CHEM305
May 6, 2012

Just had him for lab while Van Atta lectured. It always takes him a while to get everything set up. Best to listen for instructions and wait patiently while he prepares. Doesn't like lots of talking. Pay attention to him when he talks or demos & you'll do fine. Read the experiment & do pre & post labs ahead of time to save time in lab.

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CHEM305
Oct 20, 2012

One of the best and easy professor in chem, lots of extra credit, super nice prof. work hard u'll get A. lab is only 1 to 1 3/4 of an hour long. i recommend him to everyone.

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CHEM305
Apr 9, 2013

WOW!! i hated & feared taking chemistry,but this teacher is AMAZING Makes chemistry easy to understand. and allowes open note tests HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

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CHEM305
May 30, 2013

Very good professor who wants you to succeed. Test every Mon. Quiz & collabortive exercise every Fri. Notes ok on exam. Loves his subject, and it shows. Helpful, friendly, & fair. Makes chem as simple as possible. Textbook (which he wrote) easy to use. One of the best. Tests mostly multiple choice. I highly recommend him. Extra credit-yes

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CHEM305
Grade: A
Dec 18, 2013

Really great teacher. Was terrified to take this class but he made it manageable. Tests are every week but they're only on one chapter plus we can use a whole sheet of paper with notes for each test. Vocab quizzes once a week too. They are easy 10 question multiple choice. Also he gives tons of extra credit both on tests and as homework assignments

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305
Grade: A+
May 27, 2015

Take him! Gives the periodic table for every test but one and lets you take notes on it! He gives three sheets for the final exam since it does cover everything throughout the semester. Test ever Monday and key term quizzes on Friday plus collab. Drops 2 test+1 quiz& a collab exersize. Gives over 100 points in extra credit. ended with a 96%!!:)

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CHEM305
Grade: A+
Dec 1, 2015

Corwin makes Chemistry easy. There's a lot of extra credit & the class is designed to be clear & stress free. I got over a 100% in the class & anyone who says the final is a huge part of the grade can't do math. Take the lab on Friday, you'll be out of there over 2 hours early & get a better grade because you'll learn how to do it that morning.

5.0
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CHEM305
Dec 13, 2015

Corwin is awesome! I came to the class hating chemistry and now I love it. He teaches at a pace where everyone can understand. Test every Monday and Quizzes every Friday. Collaborative helps you understand the material way better. Would recommend to take the Friday lab because you will know all the material you need to know for the lab.

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CHEM305
Grade: B
Dec 16, 2015

Corwin is the best professor, there really is no reason you should fail his class. He gives you all the resources you need and some extra credit. You have a test, key term quiz and collab. exercise every week, the quiz and collab. are basically easy points. Tests were based mainly on the book so study the chapter and you'll be fine.

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CHEM305
Grade: B
Dec 22, 2015

Overall great professor. Make sure to do well on the final though because that will determine your final grade for the class. Sucks cos I finished off with a 90.9% but he considers it a B because of the final :( Other than that, he is a terrific professor and would recommend to anyone.

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CHEM305
Grade: A+
May 4, 2016

Read your textbook, do the examples in each chapter, study the sample tests, and pay attention. Easy A.

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CHEM305
Grade: B+
Aug 3, 2016
Would take again

The best chemistry professor in the school in my opinion. Great lectures and extra credit is offered.

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CHEM305
Grade: A
Sep 24, 2016
Wouldn't take again

I know everyone says Prof. Corwin is the best, but I do not agree. Though I did receive an A in his class, I don't feel like I learned anything about chemistry. He gives exams every week (Mondays), which is stressful but it also makes you study hard then brain dump the information. Extra credit is plentiful. If you don't get an A you are lazy.

Clear grading criteria
TEST HEAVY
EXTRA CREDIT
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CHEM305
Nov 19, 2016
Wouldn't take again

The professor is an average. He has a very fast pace teaching and stuffs students with information. Every week there is a test, and a quiz. So get ready!! Attendance is crucial. I felt like i was dumping all the information I've learned every week and moved on to another chapter so the material studied in the begging of the semester is forgotten.

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CHEM305
Dec 20, 2016
Wouldn't take again

This class was definitely difficult and required a lot of reading and studying. The lectures were on Monday and Friday so over the weekend you just studying. He gives a big load of lecture mostly on Friday and I felt like 2 days wasn't enough to study everything completely. His extra credits are hilarious, he only gives 2 points per assignment.

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CHEM305
Jan 16, 2017
Wouldn't take again

It was the hardest class. The class was so fast paced that I barely had time to learn it. Every week there is a test and a quiz. New week, new chapter. Extra credit is 2 points, not a lot though. The good thing you can use a cheat sheet. Prof. is very monotone and talks very quiet and sometimes you really can't hear anything.

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
5.0
3.0
CHEM305
Jan 17, 2017
Would take again

He made chemistry so EASY! He explains everything very simply. There's a quiz or exam every class but they're easy!He allows notes for the exams it's hard to fail. Also offers a lot of extra credit. Lowest exam and quiz grades are dropped. Easy A if you put in the study time. I recommend a study group and you'll pass. I would take again.

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2.0
4.0
CHEM305
May 1, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Lectures are pretty boring in class. Group class assignments. Study a lot, every week a test and a quiz. Too much information for one week. Extra credit is 1-2 points. Drops the lowest test and a quiz.

5.0
3.0
CHEM305
Grade: B+
May 1, 2017
Would take again

This class wasn't bad at all. He's pretty self explanatory. theres a test and quiz every week. He breaks things down pretty good for you to understand the material. As long as you show up everyday and pay attention, you'll pass!

Skip class? You won't pass.
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GROUP PROJECTS
4.0
4.0
CHEM305
Grade: B
May 8, 2017
Would take again

This is the hardest class ive ever had to take so far.. If youre good at math and calculations maybe it will be easier for you. Corwin makes it as bareable as possible. Once you learn how he does his tests it gets easier. Study the pratice tests he uploads to d2l and also the pratice test at the end of every chapter and you will do fine.

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5.0
2.0
CHEM305
Grade: A
Nov 28, 2017
Would take again

little study neede. Amazing professor. You wouldn't regret taking his class. Test Monday (can carry a cheat sheet during test) Collaborative Wed: Group work A Quiz Wednesday: Only includes the Terminology which is always less than a full page to read. IF a friend of you taken it use his lab and tests. U'll get A 4 sure.

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Caring
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4.0
3.0
CHEM305
Grade: A
Dec 1, 2017
Would take again

one test and one quiz per week. example tests are available to practice, REALLY HELPED. quizzes are on vocab from the chapter covered during that week. 10 questions match the word to the definition. not hard to get 100% if you just study the words. drops lowest test score. he makes the material easy to understand.

Gives good feedback
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4.0
3.0
CHEM305
Grade: B
Jan 31, 2018
Would take again

Prof Corwin, what he expected was clear. There were no surprises, one vocab quiz and one chapter test a week. He knew this class was a pre-req to others and was willing to work w/ you to make sure you pass as long as you put in the time. He also catered to all the different learning styles to make sure everyone understand. He was approachable!

Gives good feedback
Respected
Clear grading criteria
3.0
2.0
CHEM305
Grade: A
Nov 26, 2018
Would take again

Gives extra credit and lets you use a cheat sheet. Do the study guides! Something is due every day so go to class. Once a week vocab quiz and collaborative worksheet, and once a week chapter test. If you read the book and watch YouTube videos youll do fine! Definitely possible to get an A. Bad lecturer. Dont expect to learn from him solely.

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5.0
2.0
CHEM305
Grade: A+
Dec 12, 2018
Would take again

Great Professor!

Amazing lectures
Caring
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3.0
2.0
CHEM305
Dec 14, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Professor Corwin is an easy professor, but he's awkward, and touchy. He would touch students when you go up and ask him a question and he's just awakrd to even talk to. Other than that, theres an exam every Monday and key term quiz every Wednesday. He lets you use a cheat sheet for every exam.

Skip class? You won't pass.
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5.0
2.0
CHEM305
Grade: A+
Dec 18, 2018
Would take again

Prof. Corwin is Great professor for Chemistry 305. There's a chapter test every Monday and key term quiz on Wednesday. Easy class if you pay attention and read chapter. A lot of students have an A in his class. I recommend taking this instructor.

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Participation matters
Inspirational
4.0
2.0
CHEM305
Grade: B+
Jun 10, 2019
Would take again

Definitely review the end of chapter review and the pre tests he has on canvas, some of his test questions come from there. Easy A if you put in the work. My grade dropped because I didn't study for the last 3 exams.

Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
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5.0
1.0
CHEM305
Grade: A
Jun 2, 2020
Would take again

Charles corwin is really good professor only problem was lab because his assistant was Nichole Mann and she was projedest , so basically she doesn't like foreigner .for example she doesn't let me and other foreigner help each other in lab class. but for American she didn't say any thing . so if it s law why only us we have do that .

Gives good feedback
Beware of pop quizzes
Amazing lectures
4.0
3.0
CHEM305
Grade: B
Jun 14, 2020
Would take again

Online was difficult because Professor and everyone in class had to switch over to online due to the pandemic. So he did try, he gave a lot of extra credit when we were in session, he was reasonable grader and I enjoyed his corky sense of humor. Fair teacher.

Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
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5.0
3.0
CHEM305
Grade: A+
Dec 15, 2020
Would take again

Prof. Charles Corwin is a great professor. I took the online class of Fall 2020 due to COVID-19. No Zoom class. Every week for the entire semester, we had Chapter test 40 Questions (Q), Chapter Key term Quiz 10 Q and Lab tests between 20 to 30 Q. Follow his Chapter practice test and you would be all fine. He offers around 35 to 40 extra credit. A+

Gives good feedback
Respected
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1.0
5.0
CHEM305
Aug 31, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Oooooohhh Myyyyy Gooooooodd. I've never been more frustrated with the way an online class has been set up before. What happened to using Canva to show what is due? This guy makes us go into two different courses on Canvas, and complete assignments in those two different courses which both need to be turned in ASAP, and is rude on top of that.

Tough grader
2.0
3.0
CHEM305
Sep 11, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Be prepared to read through chapters fast and hope it sticks. You have to juggle between the lecture and laboratory Canvas sections to try to stay on top of due dates. All assignments and communication must be done through the Canvas inbox. Key Terms Quizzes, Chapter Tests, and Experiments will make or break your grade.

Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
Tough grader
5.0
3.0
CHEM305
Grade: B+
Dec 3, 2021
Would take again

I want to take back my bad review. He actually works with you and isn't difficult like a lot of professors are. His class isn't impossible you just have to know how everything works. He is a cool dude and doesn't mind helping.

Respected
Lots of homework
Caring
1.0
3.0
CHEM305
Grade: A-
Dec 5, 2021
Wouldn't take again

He didn't actually teach is nor did he make himself available at all during the semester. Forced us to buy a lab manual that we didn't touch a single time (likely because he wrote it and earns $ from it). Later in the class quiz and test questions were not covered by the book. No online gradebook either. Worst prof I've had at any Los Rios school.

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2.0
3.0
CHEM305
Grade: B-
Jan 4, 2022
Wouldn't take again

This class was very unusual. Everything is submitted through the canvas inbox, yes thats right, the inbox, for everything. He also has two sections on canvas which is all the more confusing. He is very quick on grading but requires you to write down each of your scores. Made us purchase the lab portion that I did not have to use once. Mediocre.

5.0
3.0
CHEM305
Grade: A
Feb 22, 2023
Would take again

Great professor. He started the class stating that he would "spoon feed" the material to you thorough the semester, which is true.There is a test every Monday and a quiz and group assignment every Wednesday. It's always forward in that class. Can use a periodic table with whatever notes you have on EVERY test. Doesn't use canvas for grading though

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5.0
2.0
CHEM305
Grade: Rather not say
Mar 25, 2023
Would take again

Professor Corwin is awesome, He always cares about his students the only thing you have to do is to learn the lesson correctly, There is a test every Monday and a key term quiz every Wednesday, his class is easy but never rely on the lectures. Have a great semester :)

Group projects
Inspirational
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