4.1

C.K. Reynolds

Chemistry - University of Tennessee - Chattanooga

4.1
Quality
2.1
Difficulty
69%
Would Retake
85
Reviews
4.1
Quality
2.1
Difficulty
4.2
Helpful
4.0
Clarity

69%

Would Retake

85

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What Students Say

This woman is a saint

1020L - 5.0 rating

Definitely the best chem lab prof there is

CHEM1110L - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

93%

Textbook Required

57%

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95% confidence
Based on 26 grades
Most common grades:
A (10)
A+ (8)
A- (3)
Grade Distribution
A(18)B(2)C(1)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(5)
Based on 29 reported grades
A: 10
A+: 8
A-: 3
Not sure yet: 2
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Skip class? You won't pass. (8)
Caring (4)
Clear grading criteria (3)
TEST HEAVY (3)
Participation matters (3)
Hilarious (2)
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS (2)
Gives good feedback (2)
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Reviews (85)
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CHEMLAB
Nov 20, 2003

Good teacher. Very very fair grading.

5.0
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CHEMISTRY
Mar 29, 2004

No Comments

5.0
2.0
CHEMLAB
Apr 30, 2004

Easy to get along with and is very fair when it comes to grading.

5.0
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CHEMLAB1
Nov 1, 2004

Cool teacher. Funny, keeps your attention. Helps if u need it.

5.0
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CHEM123
Nov 18, 2004

Take her if you can for Lab...extremly easy and fun.

5.0
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CHEMLAB
Dec 12, 2004

all i can say is... for chemistry lab, you'll be doing the smartest thing by TAKING HER! She's easy, funny, and makes up for what you don't learn in chemistry. plus she has a great personality and goes the extra-mile to get to know you.

4.0
2.0
CHEMLAB
Dec 21, 2004

Take her for chemistry lab!!!! She is very helpfil, not a very high stress level and if you need extra credit just ask her. She is scatter brained and you have to get used to it, however I thought I had a B in there but wound up with an A! Very nice person.

5.0
1.0
CHEMLAB
Apr 6, 2005

take her class if you can. it is very easy and she gives u a lot of time to do the experiments and trys to make everyone get an A. plus most days she lets class out early.

3.0
3.0
CHEMLAB123
Apr 24, 2005

She isn't that helpful but her class isn't that hard. If she has TA's ask them they seemed to know more than she did. Her grading scale seemed almost made up but hey an A is an A. I had no problems with her take her don't take no big deal either way.

1.0
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CHEM123
Apr 29, 2005

Nice woman, horrible teacher. She has no idea what she is teaching. If you have to ask her a question she always has to look up the answer, or tells you to go home and work on it. Quizes are easy but they are worth 100pt. with 10 questions, which makes it very hard to get good grades on them.

3.0
2.0
CHEM123124
Aug 6, 2005

Labs only, Chem I and II. For Chem I, she had a very strange grading scale, I ended up with a B in her lab and an A in Chem I...However, for Chem II it was much easier. Bottom line: she's a knitpicker (spelling, sig figs, etc.), but if you get along well with her, it's easy.

4.0
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CHEM124
Nov 6, 2005

Good lab instructor overall. The labs are easy but the quizzes and tests can be difficult. But if you study the material before coming to class you will be fine.

3.0
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CHEM124
Nov 8, 2005

The main problem with her is that she never seems to completely know what shes doing. When asked a question, most of the time she'll begin with "I think" and to have a professor who isn't completely sure almost all the time can get frustrating. Easy A, but if you really want to LEARN the material, I suggest taking someone else.

4.0
2.0
CHEM122
Grade: A
Nov 18, 2005

Easy for lab. Study what she says to study before coming to class. Grades easy.

2.0
2.0
CHEM124
Grade: A
Dec 6, 2005

Be prepared to teach yourself ALL subject matter, and take quizzes on completely irrelevant things such as spelling complex chemical formulas that were used to demonstrate ideas in previous labs.

5.0
1.0
CHEM124
Apr 26, 2006

She is a VERY EASY A for Chem lab. She tells you what's on her quizzes and tests, gives hints on the mid-term and final, doesn't care about accuracy on lab work...couldn't get much easier!

5.0
3.0
LAB018
Oct 4, 2007

She is an awesome lab teacher and she is very helpful. She doesnt grade too hard because she wants everyone to pass. I definitely recommend taking her for chem lab!!

5.0
1.0
CHEM123
Nov 13, 2007

Very easy. She grades pretty easy, and is really willing to help you. She's very straight forward. The will tell you what's on the quiz you are about to take right before you take it, will help you during tests if you ask. She's very nice, and the class is very simple.

5.0
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CHEM123
Nov 15, 2007

She's absolutely awesome! She helps everyone get a good grade by making it as stress-free as possible. She's like a cool mom who happened to get a job doing chem labs. You will not get a bad grade guaranteed if you show up and put forth a minute amount of effort.

5.0
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CHEM123
Dec 5, 2007

She is wonderful. She lets you know what will be on the next week's quizzes. She requires you put units on everything so don't forget or she'll take points off! She makes everything really smooth. You'll love her.

5.0
2.0
CHEM123
Dec 7, 2007

She is very nice. You can ask a question without feeling like an idiot. If you study for the quizzes, midterm, and final, as well as attempt the expirements you will make an A! I highly recommend her for lab. She makes this course feel like a 100 level course, unlike the research obsessed lecture professors.

5.0
1.0
CHEM123
Dec 10, 2007

Very good teacher. She always lets you know what is going to be on your weekly quiz and she even told us what was going to be on the mid-term and final. She gives you every opportunity to make really good grades, and she even drops your lowest lab. Awesome teacher...

5.0
2.0
CHEM123
Jan 15, 2008

She is really easy! She tells you exactly what is going to be on the quizes and on the exam!

5.0
2.0
CHEM124
Apr 9, 2008

She is probably the most understanding lab instructor at UTC. She's very kind and willing to help others. I went out of my way to take her for Chem 2 lab. She needs to teach lecture too lol.

5.0
1.0
CHEM123
May 5, 2008

C.K. Is awesome! She is a fun teacher to have. If you pay attention in the lecture part of lab, then you'll to awesome!!! She really cares about her students. I'm even taking her for lab this summer.

5.0
2.0
CHEM123
May 8, 2008

What more can you say -- If you take her, you love her! She gives you every opportunity to get an A. I never had chem. before & was terrified to take it. She made it bearable and I even got an A! She lets you know exactly what to expect on tests & quizes. If you want an A in here, you won't have to kill yourself to get it! Really Nice Lady!

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CHEM123
Nov 3, 2008

I highly recommend taking her. She is very helpful if you are having trouble in lab and she makes everything easy to understand. Mrs. Reynolds is a very nice lady and one of the best teachers ive had so far. Shes a very fair grader which is a big plus.

5.0
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CHEM123
Nov 23, 2008

She is such a sweet teacher!! I love her! She always helps you during lab if you need it.

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CHEM123
Dec 6, 2008

Absolutely useless. She gives no direction. You have to teach yourself everything. Granted that the class is easy, I learned more from the teacher's assistance (TA) than I did her. Her mid-term And final are a little difficult but nothing too extreme.

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CHEM123
Dec 6, 2008

You do kinda have to teach yourself sometimes, but if you are paying attention in lecture then you shouldn't have a problem. She is always willing to help!

5.0
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CHEM123
Apr 16, 2009

one of the nicest most helpful teachers i have had at UTC. i wish she taught lecture! The labs are pretty easy and the online quizzes were basically free grades. the midterm and final are kinda difficult but she gives you a study guide outlining exactly whats on it. i loved her!

5.0
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CHEM124
Apr 28, 2009

She is great. She grades with her students in mind and she gives you her cell phone number if you have any questions, and is very helpful. A quick word of advice: <i>go to the study session before the final.</i> It will help :)

5.0
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CHEM123
Dec 2, 2009

She's the best! She's veryyy helpful, unlike one of those teachers who blow you off or insult your intellegence for asking a question!The midterm and final exams were fair just be sure to study study! I loved Reynolds though and I'm definitely taking her again for Chem 124!

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CHEM123
Mar 25, 2010

Mrs. Reynolds' Chemistry Lab is a lot of fun, but make sure you go to all of them! She is very nice and helpful during the experiments! Be sure to study for her midterm and final as these are the bulk of your grade. Many in my class didn't do so well on the midterm and found themselves struggling to finish the semester well.

5.0
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CHEM1120
Dec 16, 2010

She is the best Chemistry Lab Teacher. She is very friendly and helpful when it comes to working through the labs. She even took the time to learn my name, which i thought was nice. I would definitely recommend her if you have to Chem 1110/1120 Lab. I know I'm taking her for Chem 1120 Lab next semester.

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CHEM1120
May 15, 2011

She is the worst lab teacher Ive ever had. She doesnt stop talking during the labs and the exams. If you ask her a question she's not very helpful. She takes ALOT of questions from the book, and you need to bring your book to lab.

5.0
2.0
CHEM1110
Nov 7, 2011

Get this teacher. She always has good TA's and is very helpful herself. She talks a little much at times but it is generally stuff you need to know. The labs are easy and the mid term is easy if you actually go over your lab reports.

4.0
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CHEMLAB
Nov 17, 2011

helpful if you need her, good lab teacher. directions aren't always clear, but she is very willing to answer any questions you have. she can be strict on sig fig, but as long as you know that, you're good and her class is easy. I'd take her again.

5.0
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CHEML110L
Mar 19, 2012

It's a lab, so you have to go, but she does drop your lowest lab grade. She can be really funny and super helpful. Ask her questions! Her exams are tough, but study what she tells you to and you will do great. I took her for chem one lab and chem two lab.

5.0
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CHEM112L
Apr 21, 2012

She's so sweet and very helpful, and easy grading, But the problem the two exams are hard which are most of grades in these exams.

5.0
1.0
CHEM1110
Oct 12, 2012

Good teacher. Easy, easy, easy. Read the lab before you go to class and you'll have no trouble. She's very helpful when you ask questions and pretty nice.

3.0
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CHEM1110
Oct 21, 2012

She was a pretty good teacher, but takes off for very minor things on your lab report. She was willing to help, but didn't explain things super well.

4.0
2.0
CHEMI110L
Oct 30, 2012

Doesn't explain the labs very well and expects you to know exactly what to do. Otherwise, very easy class. Tests are not that hard, she usually gives a test question each class. Quizzes once a week over the upcoming lab.

4.0
2.0
CHEMLAB
Nov 7, 2012

She is not very hard at all. Before each lab, she explains it, and even gives you questions that will be on the midterm and final exam. As long as you write down everything she has on the board and what she says before the labs, you'll do fine on the tests. The TA's are very helpful on the labs so you should do fine with those too.

5.0
1.0
CHEM1110
Nov 13, 2012

I really liked her! The class was very easy , and she made things very easy to understand. She was always willing to help! There is almost no reading required, just read the lab packet.

4.0
1.0
CHEML1110
Nov 15, 2012

Easy class. There's a 5 question quiz online once a week. She automatically gives you half credit just for being there, even if you get everything on your lab sheet wrong. She gives you test questions every week and tells you what's going to be on the exams. The only way you fail is by not showing up or bombing the exams. I recommend her.

5.0
2.0
CHEM1030
Nov 16, 2012

She is a very nice teacher. I had her for general chemistry lab and she is very approachable and is easy-going in her labs. she only offers two tests which are woth a lot of points, but she gives a study guide that tells you what you need to know.

5.0
1.0
CHEM1111
Dec 10, 2012

Very helpful inclass labs are generally pretty easy just do your work and you will be fine. The midterm and final exams arent t bad if you study a few nights ahead

5.0
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1020L
Apr 5, 2013

This woman is a saint

4.0
2.0
CHEM1020L
Apr 10, 2013

She talked strait through the midterm, very distracting! Her tests are somewhat easy and she is also a relatively easy grader when it comes to labs. Just hope she doesnt keep repeating herself through you exam, so annoying.

5.0
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CHEM1120
Apr 18, 2013

I love Professor Reynolds! I wish she taught my lectures! She is so funny but very clear as to what she expects from you at the same time. She gives you questions on the exams and grades fairly. I'd take her again and again!

4.0
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CHEM1020L
May 1, 2013

She tells you exactly what is going to be on the tests and gives you half credit just for showing up to the lab. She admits she, "doesn't grade for accuracy" on several labs--just completeness.

5.0
2.0
CHEM1110L
Dec 11, 2013

Easy class, but I ended up with a B in the class because she only has two major tests, the midterm and final. Definitely the best chem lab prof there is.. HIGHLY recommend.

2.0
3.0
CHEM1110L
Grade: Not_Sure_Yet
Apr 4, 2014

The class itself is not that hard but the professor makes it hard because she doesn't do anything most of the time. We will come into the lab and she talks for like 10 mins. Then, we just do the lab by ourselves. TA's in there are the ones doing all the work, not professor reynolds. If you ask her a question, she will give you some random answer.

2.0
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CHEM1110L
Nov 14, 2014

This class is pretty easy to pass as long as you show up and have the slightest clue what you're doing. Reviewing labs is not mandatory but there are pre-lab quizzes every week. Reynolds won't offer much help during the lab because the TAs practically give you the answers. She will spend FOREVER talking at the beginning of lab.

3.0
3.0
CHEM1110L
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 15, 2014

I liked Reynolds but she doesn't tell you how to do labs AT ALL so you and your lab partner are spending the majority of the time trying to figure out how to do it. She will help if you ask her a question but for the most part, the TA's do everything. I would recommend reading over the labs before you go in and maybe search for some videos online.

5.0
1.0
CHEM1010L
Grade: A+
Nov 17, 2014

Such an easy class. C.K. is a sweet woman. Take it!

4.0
1.0
CHEML1110
Grade: A+
Nov 18, 2014

She is my favorite lab instructor so far. Te class is super easy and we always got out early with maybe two exceptions. She only talks for 10 min and then you do your lab with your choice partner and the TAs will help you with mostly everything if you ask. I would def take her if you have the option.

5.0
1.0
CHEM1110L
Grade: A
Dec 12, 2014

Probably one of the best professors I have ever had. Always willing to help, made Chem lab very fun. Very easy A, she practically gives you the answers to the tests and to the lab exercises. There are weekly quizzes online (5 questions, straight from the todays lab exercise). You literally have to try and not show up to fail her class. Must take.

5.0
2.0
CHEMLAB
Grade: C
Jan 1, 2015

I love Ms. Reynolds! She is so awesome. She always helped me with every questioned I asked because I didn't have a lab partner. She is so sweet. I would take her over and over. And that means a lot since I do not like Chemistry. The TA's walk around during every lab helping as well. And she always gives study guides straight from the test.

4.0
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CHEM1LAB
Jan 2, 2015

Highly recommend taking this professor. Very good instructor and very nice person as well.

5.0
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1110
Apr 2, 2015

She always says her midterm and final are hard, but in reality they are super easy. Very easy to make an A if you participate in class. TA's are also very helpful in this class! Recommend. Also, a huge bonus is that she gives you the lab manual so you do not have to purchase it.

5.0
3.0
CHEM1LAB
Grade: A
Apr 9, 2015

Professor Reynolds is one of my favorite professors that I've had so far. Her lab isn't difficult as long as you do the online quizzes, show up to class, and put in some effort for the midterm and final. She genuinely cares about her students and wants them to succeed. Highly recommend!!

5.0
3.0
CHEM1010
Grade: A+
Nov 13, 2015

This lady has got it DOWN PAT!!!! She has two cell phones, one for her students, and one for her. Ms. Reynolds is the sweetest teacher you will take as long as you do not act like a complete fool. Her first exam was easy if you took all of 20-30 minutes to study. Great personality and will work with you to answer any of your questions.

5.0
3.0
CHEM1110L
Grade: A+
Nov 16, 2015

C.K. is awesome! I took her for Gen Chem 1 lab and she was very clear and she's a pretty easy grader. I wish she taught lecture at UTC because she's one of the few assets the chemistry department has. I would recommend to take her if you can for lab. She's a great teacher and a great person!

4.0
3.0
CHEM1010L
Grade: B
Dec 6, 2015

Took for chem 1010 lab and had an A all the way up to the final. The class is very easy, you just have to show up and do the quizzes online each week. The midterm was easy but the final was very hard. I still recommend to take this teacher though! She is super nice/ sweet.

4.0
2.0
CHEM1010L
Grade: A
Dec 11, 2015

An easy class as long as you show up and do your labs. Her midterm is really easy but the final was kinda tough so you have to study harder for that. She's very helpful if approached, but her TA's do most of the work for her.

4.0
3.0
CHEM1110L
Grade: A-
Feb 29, 2016

Go to class-she takes points off your grade very absence after the first. She gives you answers to the exams (midterm & final) every week in class, so all you have to do is study. She is very helpful, just ask. She lets you out of class after you have finished the lab and the longest my partner and I ever tok was 1 1/2 hours.

5.0
3.0
CHEM1120L
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 13, 2016

I think she is one of the best professors I've ever had. She gives you a 7 out of 10 on each lab just for showing up and putting your name on your paper. She understands that some students have test anxiety, and she does the best she can to prepare you for the midterm and final. I plan on taking any course she offers. I recommend her to anyone!

5.0
2.0
CHEM1110L
Nov 18, 2016
Would take again

Literally one of the best teachers! She is so funny and if you can just follow directions you'll get an A. You do have to go to lab or you will fail the course. Recommend for everyone to take her. Very helpful and just a great teacher overall. Only 2 test and those are pretty straightforward.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
4.0
4.0
CHEM1110L
Grade: A+
Dec 4, 2016
Would take again

I loved Professor Reynolds and am taking her again for Chem 2 lab. She lectures before starting lab but listen to it- she gives out answers for the lab report and midterm/final!! May be a little more nitpicky than other professors but I like to think of it as she's getting me more prepared for a future in Chem. Exams aren't too horrible- just study

Skip class? You won't pass.
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
5.0
1.0
CHEM1010L
Grade: A+
Dec 10, 2016
Would take again

Wonderful wonderful professor! Take her!

5.0
3.0
CHEM1020L
Grade: A-
Apr 18, 2017
Would take again

She is an excellent lab professor that is very open to helping her students. The exams are difficult but she is open to helping anyone who asks. This course requires more of the background reading than Chem 1110L.

Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
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2.0
3.0
CHEM1020L
Grade: B
May 3, 2017
Wouldn't take again

She makes her midterm and final (which is where most of your grade comes from) way too specific and hard. This class ruined my 4.0 and i would not take her again. Besides those two tests she is a good lab professor and the lab isn't bad.

Participation matters
TEST HEAVY
Caring
5.0
2.0
CHEM1110L
Grade: B+
Jun 2, 2017
Would take again

LOVED HER. She helped me understand chemistry some much better. She is very funny and is always willing to help her students. You pick a partner in the beginning of the semester and basically work with them all semester. You have 2 test with are fairly easy and you have to take a quiz each week which is really easy. Show up and you'll pass.

Skip class? You won't pass.
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2.0
4.0
CHEM1110L
Dec 4, 2017
Wouldn't take again

She is a very caring professor, but can often be annoying at times. she spends a lot of the time during the beginning of lab talking about her other classes that don't relate to you at all, and waists your time by doing this. however she does tell you questions that will be on the exam and gives you an exam study guide which helps.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Tests? Not many
Clear grading criteria
1.0
4.0
CHEM1120L
Grade: A-
Apr 24, 2018
Wouldn't take again

She seemed alright at the beginning of the semester but got worse as the semester went on. She wouldn't be in the room when lab was supposed to start and would talk for almost half an hour before letting you start the lab. Exams test way to heavily on insignificant stuff from the background info and barely touch on what you did in the lab.

2.0
3.0
GNSC1110
Grade: A
May 10, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Experiments are hard but if you show up and just try you will make a B or above. She has literally no idea what she is doing. Said in class one day "I do not know what I am doing". She is clueless in her own class and does not explain anything well at all, expects us to just know how to do everything by ourselves. Easy grader but not the best .

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
4.0
2.0
CHEM1120L
Grade: A
May 21, 2018
Would take again

This is what you would expect from a chemistry lab course. Dr. Reynolds makes things very clear and wants you to absorb the information and actually learn so be prepared to remember math. Labs are pretty fun and easy as long as you follow the steps. I would take her again in a heartbeat!

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
CHEM1110L
Grade: A+
Nov 13, 2018
Would take again

This lab was easier than my highschool lab. The questions are really straightforward, and if you dont understand the TA's or Reynolds herself tell you have to do it. The TA's will even check your answers before you turn it in if you ask. She talks for 15 min at the beginning of class- pay attention! She's giving you answers to the exams. Nice lady.

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
TEST HEAVY
Caring
4.0
2.0
CHEM110
Grade: A
Nov 18, 2018
Would take again

THIS LADY CAN TALK, but she is sweet. She talks for most of the beginning of class. You have a quiz once a week. During lab, TAs are really helpful and she mainly sits at the desk. She doesn't try to fail you, and the tests (only 2) are reasonable.

Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
4.0
CHEM1010L
Grade: A
Nov 26, 2019
Would take again

I loved having Professor Reynolds for chem lab. I hated going to this class, but this woman is the sweetest. She will literally stand at the front of the class and tell you what she's going to put on the exam. You can't miss this class however, it'll mess up your whole grade.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Caring
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1020L
Grade: B+
May 15, 2020
Would take again

She is an angel! Take her for lab if you are interested in medicine. She will tell you exactly what she put on the exams and gives very clear expectations. She cares about all her students and is willing to work with you. She understands that students have a hard time dealing with classes. Would recommend her to anyone!

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Caring
3.0
3.0
CHEM1010L
Grade: A
Nov 5, 2020
Wouldn't take again

My lab was online. She hosted Zoom meetings during the class's time, but it was not mandatory. I never went and I did fine. She never replied to my emails though.

4.0
2.0
CHEM1110L
Grade: A+
Mar 23, 2021
Would take again

She's a little odd, but the class was super easy.

Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

93%

Textbook Required

57%

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Based on 29 reported grades
A: 10
A+: 8
A-: 3
Not sure yet: 2
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