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“Dan Dill is the worst professor that I have had at BU”
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goes fast, exams are impossible, weird weird guy. try to take chem with someone
Very hard, if i were you just take another teacher.
phenominal but demanding
Very difficult but entertaining. He's funny, but if you want to pass, take someone else!
Expects you to teach yourself the material. Yells in class if no one knows the answers to things that he hasn't taught yet.
The last person hit the nail on the head. Dill is a good guy, but should be teaching higher level chemistry, not an INTRO course.
He is a funny guy; but his exams are impossible. He expects too much from the students. If you want to take CH102, take it with someone else.
teaches you one thing and tests you on something else.
Horrible Professor. TESTS ARE IMPOSSIBLE!! Averages were an F for most tests! Doesn't care to help students. DO NOT TAKE---I WARN YOU!
Dill was the craziest, but one of the smartest and best teachers I have had here at BU. I recommend him to anyone who likes chemistry and enjoys thinking outside the box.
Extremely knowledgeable and passionate about what he's teaching. The material and exams are very difficult.
If you want a class where you never understand a single thing that is going on, then this one is for you. Dan Dill should not be a teacher.
His lectures were never boring, but unless u truly have a passion for chem, DO NOT take this course. I went in thinking I could handle it, and I came out regretting taking the course.
Dill's a passionate teacher that really cares about what he teaches. He makes lecture somewhat interesting, however, I don't think that he presents the materiel very well and many students have much trouble. It's a challenging course no doubt.
It was my favorite class, and will remain so. It is not just because I got a good grade, but it was the only "college class" that's different from highschool. He is soooo funny that you can't stop giggling, and challenging students to go beyond
Interesting guy, but his tests will make you hate him! I dont think anything that he says in lecture is on his exams.
An awesome guy and a great teacher... but the class is hard as hell and he doesn't really know how to teach for the exams. I ended up with a horrible grade and chem is a strong subject for me!
Dill is enthusiasic about what he teaches. Tests are hard and have little relvence to lecture material (which is confusing in itself). He teaches from his own notes. Lots of people drop the class. Going to office hours is a big help.
this was possibly the worst class i have ever taken in my entire life. chem 101 is supposed to be general chem, but he places way too much emphasis on quantum aspects...he should be teaching upper level courses. avoid dill at all costs, for your own sake
ch 101 class is hard. challenges you to think outside the box. not just memorize the material; actually understand it well enough to explain it to another person. wants you to deeply understand the subject. not clear though. office hrs key.
I cannot effectively express how horrible this course is, but I shall try. Relevant material is rarely covered in class, instead you will spend your time watching Dill try to have conversations with students up front. Plus, test topics are out of the blu
Most horrible teacher I've had at this school. He has strange teaching methods that leave everyone confused and angry. One of the class's exam averages was a 34...
Dill's the Prince of Darkness himself. The worst class I've ever taken. He'll turn you off of chemistry for sure. The lecture's make no sense and he calls you out and makes you look like a complete ass in front of the whole class. RUN THE OTHER WAY!
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Professor is nice and helpful, but the course material that he teaches bears little relevence to general chemistry. He goes off on quantum aspects, something about waves, etc. I would advise everyone to stay as far away from his class as possible!!
A lot fo students criticize Dill's teaching methods, but I don't really mind him. He communicates the material in a more advanced and mature manner. This teaching method causes students to complain that he is not thorough enough. Well, welcome to college! It is the students responsibility to read
I'd say he's the worst teacher in BU, but he never really teaches. It's easy to be confused into liking him in CH101, since you already learned this stuff in high school. When you have to learn something new from Dill, you'll realize what a failure he is as a professor.
I didn't think he was too bad. Chem 101 is a hard course that a lot of people do bad, regardless of who the professor is. If you do your work then you'll be fine... discussions are very helpful.
Worst Chem class ever!
hes a good professor, only covering main ideas (so you have to READ the text). the material is hard whether you've had it before or not, it's not dill. He can be funny but doesn't take crap from kids. He may call on you to ask your opinion to prove points.
Many people think Dill is a nightmare, but if you go to his office hours and make an effort to study the material, then he will help you in any way he can. There is a whole lot of work involved for this course, but for those who make an effort, Dill is a knowledgeable and enthusiastic professor.
Keep in mind that Ch101 is a freshman weed-out class. If you come into the class with a mindset to learn, you need to study hard. If you slack off, of course you will do badly. Dill is a very good lecturer. He involves the huge class by asking questions. I recommend with caution.
Dan Dill is a brilliant scientist, but a terrible teacher. Makes a poor attempt to teach quantum physics to a CH101 class without a textbook. After giving a test w/ a class average of 33, he had the gall to use 45 min of his lecture to sarcastically berate the class. Dill WILL ruin your semester.
I love dill.. he writes the ch101 and 102 tests so when he says: I Like this stuff.. he means it! go to lectures and have natalya as a TF and you'll be fine.. Dill is entertaining and wants his students to actually learn and understand the material.
Dill is the worst professor I've had at BU. He's nice and funny, but just doesn't teach what you need to know. You can read all you want and listen to his bill-nye-like lectures, but you'll only learn from Natalya. She'll actually teach you how to do chem problems. Dill just pokes at the material.
Dill is a nightmare. He thinks he's a great teacher because he thinks he inspires students to think about chemistry (all the while acting like a 2nd grader teaching a class) Well, we think about it and we stil have tests with class averages in the 40's. Take a hint, Dill.
Dill is more than sour!!! Do not take this class if you can avoid it. NOt only did the class walk out with D averages but most of the lectures fly over your head. Come to mention it what did I learn in CH101.
Most people hate Dill, but he isnt bad at ALL. He tells you exactly what is going to be on the exam. Chem isnt easy and requires work but that isnt Dill's fault.
This man overcomplicates things to the EXTREME. He makes it harder than it needs to be.
unclear, unfair, unkempt. apparently all the intro chem teachers are less than stellar so bite the bullet with one of them. if you study your notes and go to (NATALYA'S) discussion, you should pass.
Even if this class is to weed out freshman and some people dont do the necessary work and complain, this DOESN'T mean it's ok that Dill is an awful teacher! Anyone can tell you they learn more in a one-hour class with Natalya than they do in 3 of Dill's. Just watch her dissaproving face during class
He makes things oh so complicated before he explains them, which would be fine, except he spends 45 minutes of lecture doing this and only 15 actually teaching. He wants everyone in the class to have a profound revelation about chemistry every lecture...I think he means well, but not very effective on the whole
It doesn't matter what professor you have for chemistry-- they are all terrible. Just read the book.
Worst prof ever. babytalks to you as if you were 3 years old. exteremly annoying and doesnt teach you a thing....total waste of time and you come out of lecture wanting to kill him.....You can get a good grade if you read the book and go to discussion session and review session, (especially with Natalya--> the discussion TF)
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very unhelpful class, there's a lot of wasted time during his lectures, he comes up with irrelevant comparisons between chem and real world things, his class is very slow-paced, not a good teacher
Worst teacher ever. Makes me physically sick to be forced to sit through the lectures. Other profs do not take attendance but Dill requires a cps "response pad" that takes attendance at every lecture. doesn't explain anything and actually tries to confuse the class.
Okay, I did hate this guy's guts at first, but then I went to a Coker lecture. Dill is MUCH better, you just have to get used to him. He will go pretty much step-by-step in lecture, while Coker is a spaz. And the thing is, Dill really does care even if he doesnt seem like a jerk at times.
He's really rude. If you email him, he may or may not email you back. When you go to office hours, he answers questions with other questions. He is full of himself. He wants his students to learn, but does not understand why students cannot follow his lectures (which are very abstract).
You will not get a good grade in this class no matter how hard you read. Does not follow the book and includes quantum electrodynamics in this INTRO course. The only blemish on my transcript is chem 101... probably ruined my chances of getting into vet school. Our exam averages were usually around 50, once it was actually a 33.
Chemistry 101/102 are fundamentally flawed. Designed as a weed out course. Only suggestion is to get supplement books and/or tutoring. Dan Dill does not make life easier. Tests are abstract and does not make clear the material that will be tested. Lab in CH102 is probably the easiest thing. Compared to others tho, Dill is 'better'. GET OTHER BOOKS!
He's enthusiastic in a way that he wants us to learn, but he just makes the materials way more confusing. Lecture isn't that helpful, but if you just read the book and take the exam, you will bomb the exam. But overall, he's okay...just don't take his chemistry class for your science electives, it will bring down your gpa for sure.
He expects us to do things on the test that we have never done before in class. He has very abstract lectures that we learn absolutely nothing in. He is very condescending if you don't "get it", which is understandable because the man does not teach enough. Thinks he is trying to get into "deep" concepts but he never touches upon the concept.
he wears ralph lauren polo all he time. his TF John that looks like the scientist from the simpsons is a much better teacher-try to get him for as your Discussion TF. As far as grades and your GPA-it doesnt matter who your teacher is for 101 bc everyone takes the tests together. Material youve never seen will be on the test. Weedout class fa sho
Does not explain the chemistry concepts well. Lectures seem useless.
Bores me to death. I slept through most lectures. zzzzzzzzz
is a ****. With his lectures I did very bad on his tests. His tests ass****me as long with everyone else. Makes you feel stupid, when ask him questions.
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Pretty decent professor. Sometimes not too clear in teaching concepts but if you pay really decent attention, you might be able to pull off a C
I'm amazed by the number of irresponsible crybabies in this class. Dr. Dill is an excellent professor. However, he expects students to work hard, and that's why the children below, who were very likely coddled in high school, are so resentful. Thank you for the challenge Dr. Dill. Your class has done me a great service.
young, inteligent, yet an inexperienced teacher
Awful Professor. If you know quantum, take his class. Oh but wait he teaches CH101. Why are you learning quantum before you learn the periodic table? Ah well, might have worked out if he taught well and didn't yell at his students. Avoid Dill at all costs. Unless you already know quantum. In which case you shouldn't be in 101. Awful Professor.
Questionably the WORST professor at Boston U. I promise that you will learn NOTHING at his lectures. Freshman--beware! I would have an A right now if I weren't wasting my time listening to him every week. Natalya Bassina saved by grade. She is questionably the BEST faculty member at Boston U. DO NOT TAKE DILL--He's OBNOXIOUS!! I promise you...
will make fun of you if you dont know the answer when he calls on you
Took the class two years ago...and as I recall he made a few people cry in front of the whole class.
Dill is an interesting teacher, but does not teach towards the exam. Though he is the better teacher for chem 101 and he writes the tests, the exams are beyond difficult. The class itself definitely lowers your self-esteem and unless you have an excellent background in chem, Dill (along with the other professors) are not very effective teachers.
Even though he goes on crazy parallels, he will keep you awake and you will learn chemistry. Out of the Ch 101 professors, I'd stick with Dill.
i don't know why people dislike him so much... Even though Chemistry is difficult, I love going because he is engaging and the hour passes by faster than any other class that I am taking...Super clear too! but the tests are sooooooo hard. i hope orgo is easier next year.
I had his class 8 years ago. He is part of the reason I am a college chemistry teacher now. He challenges and intrigues beyond any other teacher. He has a great passion for chem. I was too immature to really appreciate it at the time. Keep challenging them, Prof Dill! You are awesome! The students who complain need to mature.
pretty easy to understand, but i wish he'd stop dilly dallying around, wasting our time, trying to probe us with questions and just get to the point.
His class stands alone above all the rest. The subject material is not easy, and students often confuse the information Prof. Dill is required to teach with material he wants to teach. His approach is progressive and stimulating. I know for a fact he cares about students learning chemistry instead of memorizing formulas.
Prof Dill can be a jerk as far as the tests go (no partial credit, no calculators) but his CPS questions and lectures typically are EXACTLY like the tests and really force you to completely understand the concepts. Overall,I'd recommend him because you will be the most prepared for tests with Dill over any other prof because he writes the tests
An interesting lecturer, but he talks around the point. His goal is to make you understand the concepts by presenting the class with a series of clever yet more often confusing metaphors. He does not spend much time on math, which the tests mostly consist of. If you don't have a good discussion TF, you're in trouble.
Probably the reason for the negative score is the difficulty of CH101/102 tests. That aside, Prof. Dill is an excellent lecturer--he really makes you internalize the material so it stays with you long after. Dill is clear, prepared, organized, and never has to rush; tests really match his lectures. CPS questions are also very effective.
The previous rater could not have been any more accurate! The exams are very difficult, but Professor Dill is very clear and effective in explaining conepts. He is truely a terrific lecturer. Dill is one of the most enthusiastic and dedicated professors I have ever met. He really wants to share his passion for chemistry with all of his students.
He definitely knows his stuff, although his exams are extremely difficult; after the course got over I definitely felt i learnt a lot. The best wayto do well in his class is go to his office hours and not get discouraged no matter how many times he calls you stupid for asking certain questions. The average of every exam is between 40 and 50.
The only reason everyone rates him badly is because he actually cares and that the students are too lazy to think past the next exam. The majority of Chem majors don't like that he uses Math in a class on PHYSICAL chemistry. If you actually care about learning (both in 351&101), take him otherwise go take the others and get done with the courses.
Worst professor ever. Nasty, unhelpful, and rude. If you find yourself in his class, do everything you can to get out. Perhaps he does care about his students, but he certainly doesn't act like it. Mean, a poor educator, and though I suspect HE knows his chemistry, that doesn't help me much - and I'm paying 40K a year to learn!
Dr. Dill is an amazing professor that cares about his work! The class is hard, but you can't let his great teaching skills go by unnoticed. He makes jokes in class and will do anything (even blow stuff up) so that you understand the concepts of Chemistry! great teacher!
Dill knows his material very well but teaches it in a very abstract manner if you wanna do well i recommend going to the lectures and the discussion for a full wrap up on the material because sometimes dill can procrastinate which is frustrating
Overall, I'd say Dill is an okay professor. He is very enthusiastic and really wants students to learn. My biggest complaint is that sometimes the tests were not an accurate representation of one's grasp or knowledge of the material. Tough class, but if you've taken 111/112 and 211/212 you should be used to that!
he's a great teacher. he says things a little complicated but if you ask him after class he will clarify everything for you.
I guess he's okay...he doesn't know how to explain concepts well but he does try his best. He's a nice guy and the stuff he goes over during lecture do come on exams so he's not that bad. CH102 is definitely a lot harder than 101 and his tests are very hard. But the class averages are low so we get a good curve so i guess it's alright.
Dill is the worst chemistry professor! Avoid taking him if possible. He doesn't explain anything at all and when you ask him questions, he makes you feel stupid for asking them. I couldn't understand a single thing he was talking about because he just kept drawing abstract graphs and pictures. Only having discussion saved me from failing.
this guy makes no sense.. i recommend taking the class from a teacher with power points and clear definitions and explanations ..none of my notes make any sense because he doesn't explain things before doing them or spell it out for you
At first, I resented his painstakingly slow, in-class problem solving approach to lectures. But after a few weeks, I realized I was understanding the material better than I did with my CH101 professor. Honest to god, I study maybe 4 hours the day before each test and score in the B+/A- range.
All poor comments for Dan Dill are completely ridiculous! He is one of the best profs I've had @ BU; he's a really nice guy and makes sure that concepts are crystal clear. His notes were useless for CH101, but VERY useful aka IMPERATIVE for ch102. Go to lecture! Demos are fun, esp watching Dill try to be patient with Suzie. he wears cute polos, too
Dill writes the tests so what he covers in lecture is relevant. Like most professors he is far more clear in office hours. Ask intellegent questions and get intellegent answers. He's brilliant but tends to use students confusion as a teaching tool. I got an A, it can be done.
Dill is so much fun in lecture. He makes chemistry very relatable. Pay attention in Discussion as he gets sidetracked very easily. Not having him as you teacher is a disadvantage for the test, which is usually math based questions and few multiple choice concept questions. NEEDS MORE INFORMATION is your answer. Getting an A is very hard.
A superb teacher if you aren't a science kind of person to begin with. Premed kids **** about him because he's slow and laborious with his work, but his teaching style is very visual, and if you aren't already a phenom at chem, this is incredibly helpful. Overall, somewhat insane, but reccommended professor.
has not solved a problem in class in the past month. yet the exams still contain a large number of problems. lectures has little to do with exams. jokes around too much. terrible teacher. linda d is much better
Professor Dill is very visual. He draws out diagrams on the overhead to emphasize certain points from the textbook. Sometimes his explanations are confusing and he assumes everyone knows what he thinks they should know. Just lecture/discus/textbook do not totally cover stuff on the tests. Much outside work is needed to get a decent grade.
i've decided it actually does more harm than help to go to lecture. dill is so all over the place. he asks his cps questions, and when our answers are scattered, he just says, "common guys!" and moves on! um, how is that helping or teaching us? just go to natalya's discussion and you'll be okay. dill is clearly a scientist, not a teacher
He's one of the worst teachers I've ever had. The TF's in our discussion section teach all his material in about 30 sentences while you could attend 5 lectures and not learn a thing. Class consists of him rambling, attempting to give CPS questions, and not explaining them when people do not get the right answers. ugh!
All people rating Dill poorly are just frustrated with the course. CH 101 & 102 are extremely hard. Dill is the best lecture professor. He is not confusing, he's crystal clear. CPS helps. Lecture helps. Fight your way to the front and PAY ATTENTION. One time he gave us the EXACT question that showed up on the test. Take Dill, he's great.
Yeah yeah, Gen Chem is a necessary evil. To get an A: 1. study your butt off for labs, because they're the only straightforward part of the class, 2. score an average of 15-20 points above the average on each of the lecture exams, 3. GET NATALYA FOR DISCUSSION, 4. study up for the final, because it's almost exactly like the three lecture exams
Dan dill is one of the most egotisitcal men I have met in my life. Thinks way too highly of himself. Only cares about himself and nothing else. One of the worst teachers here at Boston U. If you can avoid him at all cost, unfortunately not many people in the chemistry departmenthere are worth even taking. If have to take CH 101 then get ready.
Good lecturer. He explains ideas until he believes everyone understands and he uses CPS to make sure everyone is getting the material. I took extensive notes at his lectures and they really prepared me for the exams. The only negative thing about him is that he sometimes comes off as demeaning when he is frustrated that people don't understand him.
Professor Dill is easily the worst professor at BU. He is arrogant and egotistical. While Chem 101 and 102 are undeniably extremely hard courses there is no reason for his cruel behavior. If you have him for lecture don't be surprised if he calls you stupid in front of 300 people and then continues to taunt and harass you for the remainder of class
You don't learn anything in lecture. If it wasn't for my TF, I would not have done well. Even though he is horrible, take him for chem because he makes all the exams. You will get a feel for how he will phrase questions when you use CPS.
In lectures, he's really helpful, but the tests are always so much harder than they should be...to the point that they aren't fair. It is unhelpful having no partial credit. He is a good teacher though, and is always trying to help you. SIt near the front if you don't want to get picked on! Emailing is the best way to contact him too.
I love Dill! He is hillarious! I like that he has his own ideas and teaches them despite complaints from others in his department. He definately knows what he is teaching and is extremely passionate about chem. He also has a good sense of humor and won't hesitate to call you out so don't take the course if you're a baby! Just laugh it off!!!
His lectures were pretty most of the time, though I felt that the only clarification I received for some topics was through discussion. His tests were extremely difficult, compared to the level of material he taught in lecture. Overall though, I learned a lot and feel well prepared for higher level chemistry courses.
Great teacher, you cannot refute his interest in the subject. Go to lecture, that is the only way you will learn. He really inspired my interest in the subject.
This class was the the hardest course that I have taken thus far. You will put in way too much time into studying and reap no benefits. What is taught in lecture is not on the level of the exams which are at a high difficulty level. I felt that Dill didnt care about the students learning but was rather concerned with getting through his plan materi
This class is extremely difficult because it is basically a weed-out course, so it is suppose to be hard. Dill is the best professor of them all, but the tests are highly difficult. What is taught in lecture/ discussion is MUCH easier than what will show up on the test. TIP: Read Dill notes! These often become test problems!
While Professor Dill explains things well sometimes, he frequently gets mad at the class and comes close to insulting us when we don't understand something. Dan Dill temper tantrums are scary. If you're in a science program at BU, you will probably have the terrible experience of this class. Dill is a crotchety old man with anger problems.
Many people complain about Dill and I think they who do have not showed the work ethic needed to succeed in his class. He teaches complicated material, especially for a freshman student coming from a more ambiguous high school chem class. He teaches well, and he really knows what he is talking about and I respect him. I thought it was easy
Dill's a decent lecturer, though at times he explains things in very roundabout ways. Discussions are awesome: they tell you what you need to know and the best way to solve problems. The class is tough, but with the curve it's not hard to get an A if you at least do some of the assignments. Hopefully he doesn't do ALEKS next year...
Gives easy problems in lecture and hits you w/ impossible ones on the exams. Gets angry when students don't understand the material but wont explain what he's trying to teach. once in awhile hes bearable and funny.
This class destroys your ego. Over and over and over again. Easy CPS questions but the exam questions are ridiculous. He's not very helpful,is condescending, and basically likes to make his students feel retarded. This class is a requirement for Pre-Med though so if you're gonna take it with anyone take it with Dill because he makes the exams.
Out of all the Gen Chem professors at BU Dill is undoubtedly the best. There is no denying that thus is a hard class, you HAVE to go pay attention, and go to (almost) every class if you want to do well. If you want to just coast through this class then expect a poor grade.
like most people, i found this class hard for so many reasons. first, prof dill kind seems to have a hard time explaining concepts, esp seen in his poorly written dill notes. the poor guy is trying, but he's kind of not very good at it. also the textbook is HORRIBLE. practice from some other book.
Dill is by far the worst teacher I ever met. His ego convoluted his lectures, and he is more interested in selling his HORRIBLE notes than teaching you anything worth while. I didn't go for 3 weeks straight and pulled off an A. His exams are unfair and discouraging, and you grade is a secret until the end. I loved chem before this class.
i loved this man. although he is quite spazish he is very entertaining and i found myself constantly paying attention. he ususally tends to answer intellectual questions. i definately reccomend taking him he is the one who makes up all of the exams...
The tests always has questions that were never brought up in class. Aleks was the most time consuming homework ever. Overall this was the worst class of my life.
Very bad class!! I mean very bad! Can not learn anything and the exams are very nonsense!! and all the work on lab count like nothing.. do not take this class
I used to love chemistry before I had him. BU needs to restructure CH101/102. I took both and they were challenging and not fun. Aleks took up a lot of time and didn't help with tests. Professor Dill is enthusiastic in teaching but doesn't explain well. He asks a lot of hard questions. What he taught in class is not what's on tests.
I had Dill for both CH 101 and 102. He was suggested during orientation because he wrote one of the books and the tests. 101 wasn't so terrible...But second semester was a nightmare. The amount of work and time necessary to do well in either class is disproportionate to the material. Alecks was also a waste of time.
So chem @ BU is a weed out class. It's not meant to be easy. But if you put in the effort and time, it's not terrible. Dill is so much more enthusiastic then any other chem prof i've ever had. He WANTS you to know this stuff. If you want an easier class don't take 101/102. All else said he's an excellent teacher. I never felt stupid asking any Q.
Most people say he is awful. The truth is that the CH101/102 at BU is awful. It is impossible to get help and the exams are about a million times more challenging than anything presented in class. The textbook has practice problems that you can study, but those do not prepare you for the kind of questions asked on the exams either. study old exams.
This is a very intelligent man, he knows everything abt chem, yeah every darn thing, however, taking this class over the summer wasnt t a good decision.Its HARD, CPS Q's are hard too as well, he requires attendance, average on tests was never above an F. so dont get all angry if u get 36-48 on the first and second exams. Its normal in his class.
Absolutely terrible. Panic-inducing exams that are nothing like what was learned in class. Dill constantly makes errors that further confuse everyone, including himself, then gets angry when students don't understand. Most obnoxiously time-consuming and pointless homework EVER. Do not take this class if you can't afford a good therapist afterward.
Dan Dill is not a friendly person at all. His lectures are awful and the only thing that kept me attending were the quizzes every lecture. The material he teaches is not on the test and he gets very frustrated by students who don't already know what he is teaching. Take this class with one of the other CH 101 professors if at all possible.
Professor Dill's lectures were based on what he wanted to teach and not on things that were covered later on the exam. If you talked to him outside of class,he was very willing to listen and see what he can do to help, and he's a nice guy,however his lectures were a very bad and not helpful preparation for the exam,which was usually extremely hard.
NOT a good teacher. hes a total creep and expects you to learn everything on your own. the tests are super hard and most people fail everything.
He is certainly an enthusiastic teacher but I feel like by the end, whatever he said was either esoteric or plain silly. I thought I understood hybridization when I did the homework and then he confused me again. I tried to understand him, but it was such a struggle!
Chem 101 is stressful. Don't take it if you don't have to. Dill can be really nice but he just can't explain things well. Go to lecture because there are lecture quizzes every class- they are hard even if you do the reading. Tests are ridiculous in ch 101. And try to get Natalya for discussion because most TFs are horrible.
Dill is probably the worst professor I have ever had. Awful at explaining concepts, uses out-dated, confusing analogies, and is just downright creepy and scary.
not good at teaching. He is sarcastic all the time.
Awful teacher, I would not take his class! He yelled at students for asking questions!
Not very helpful. As long as you read the textbook assignment before class and pay attention, you'll be able to make it through. Not very fun, but it's chem for God's sakes.
i had him as a lecturer for chem 101 and disliked him as a lecturer, but went to his office hours and loved him. he was extremely helpful and had a full sized chalkboard for us to go over problems. take abrams for lecture but go to dills office hours. and extra plus is that his office hours were the least crowded yet he is the head
Dill's lecturing is his weakness; he'll only explain something one way. The book (not ACS) was verbose but helpful. Online homework Qs were the best prep for exams, but exams asked questions requiring many steps (with no calculators!) to get the right answer. Get the concepts, then do tons of problems.
Not very helpful, and if you ask him a question that he feels is beneath him, he will give you some sassy response or tell you to figure it out for yourself.
Dan Dill is incredibly rude, and feels that explanations are beneath him. He is very demeaning to his students and makes you feel as if you're too stupid to get it. He also blatantly picks on individuals in the class. Take Abrams, not Dill.
He isnt a great lecturer but was great during office hours. His OH were never full and we were able to go over alot of problems one on one on a huge chalkboard.
He is an all right lecturer but chem 101 is a very tough class and sometimes he isn't very clear when explaining things. I went to just one of Abrams office hours and learned more in there then I ever would have in lecture. He is pretty funny though and i have yet to fall asleep in the class so that's a plus :)
He is not a likable professor. I took his chemistry during a six week session, bad idea! He openly disagrees with many commonly accepted theories. He belittles students and he is a poor lecturer. He sometimes persuades students into answering questions incorrectly. The book is a necessity, because you won't get anything from him in lecture.
Dan Dill is a great professor. Do not pay attention to what people say on here. If your going to take CH 101 in the fall, make sure you do not miss his class because you will have fun and learn so much. He is very approachable and willing to help. It is an easy B to A-. You don't even need to buy the text book really
Ugh. Dill is the worst. Definitely take Abrams for 101/102. His lecture moves really slow and is mostly focused on "turning point" questions which are not at all helpful. Everything i learned for this course, i learned from my discussion tf and the online homework components.
Don't listen to what these people say! Dan Dill is a legend. He looks like Steve Jobs and will definitely keep you entertained. While it's true that lecture isn't as useful as discussion, Dan Dill is very approachable with a good (but odd) sense of humor. Besides, lectures are recorded, so he isn't even allowed to be sarcastic or mean anymore.
Honestly, he's a good professor, but he is not easy in the sense that you'll understand his material. I would not recommend him over Abrams,and if you are a HS student,take chem before you get here; preferably SUPA Chem.That way you might not be weeded out of per-say Pre-Med by this class.
Dill was helpful when you approached him, and friendly enough. Outside of lecture, he's more than willing to work with you until you understand something. During lecture, though, he is difficult to understand and seems almost condescending. Prepare before lectures, get a tutor, go to office hours, never miss discussion. Gen chem is tough.
A professeur who seems energetic and interested in the subject he teaches. The way he present material is a matter of taste, I always preferred it but I have friends who don't. I hear Abrams id the best in the chem department but I liked Dill so I'm signing up for his CH102 class next semester. His metaphors can also be very entertaining.
A lot of people prefer Abrams for Chem 101, but I loved Dill. He's funny and clearly interested in what he teaches. Go to his office hours with specific questions, he's willing to explain things in different ways until you understand it. Lecture was great, too, he was always willing to answer questions and made really entertaining analogies.
He has a different way of explaining and clarifying things than any professor or teacher i have ever had. His way of explaining can be really difficult to understand for some students. He is willing to help though and does care about his students. Its really important to prepare for his lectures.
Nice guy, horrible professor. Makes a lot of mistakes in lecture and is too roundabout in his answers to actually help when students ask questions.
The worst professor I've had. He's an awful lecturer, explained concepts poorly, blamed and belittled students when he became frustrated. His students pay the price for his shortcomings. Take anyone else.
I started off the year liking Dill and it slowly turned to hate. Condescending and rude. Tests were MUCH more difficult than assigned work. Make friends with the TAs
The worst professor I have. Does not explain concepts. Contradicts himself in lectures. He does not know how to teach. Take Abrams instead! Cheers
He was horrible. Absolutely the worst professor i've ever had. He'd get mad if you asked questions because he couldn't seem to understand why you didn't get it from his "brilliant" lectures. Discussion is the most helpful part of this class. DO THE PACKETS. try to ignore Dill, he makes the class worse.
Dill is THE WORST professor on this planet...he gives analogies about intense concepts and then he says "oh wait, I think I messed that up, its the other way around". He is so arrogant and belittling. DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS WITH HIM. YOUR GPA WILL SUFFER. If you cannot get Abrams do not take the class, seriously, just don't.
Dill could be the best professor you ever had, if you try to understand him in a different way. Most came to his class expecting a high school type of lesson, but you won't get it. Science is more about thinking than accumulating knowledge, but thinking is much harder to teach, few like Dill actually teach it.
Dill is a great lecture professor! He is funny and tries very hard to make the material interesting. He is very approachable but does not like talking about "pre-med." He is a very nice person, go to his office hours and he will be very helpful.
this course and this professor suck. awful class, dreaded every second of it. had "clicker" quizzes almost every lecture, gives 30 seconds to answer. on one only 7% got it right he goes "yeah it took me hours to figure out the answer for this one" - counts it towards final grade still. THE WORST
I am passionate about science but Dan Dill and the rest of the chem department slowly sucked the love of science out of my soul. He over-complicates the easiest concepts of chemistry and you leave knowing less than you did before class. Lectures would be so much better if they actually taught us what we need to know for the exam.
Awesome teacher - just make sure to read the class's material before lecture and you will go through it in a breeze.
Chem 101 is a very difficult class. You must attend all four parts of this class in order to pass. Many students end up dropping this class before they end up with a D or F on their transcript. Overall this class takes up countless hours and be ready to work harder than you ever have.
Prof. Dill is very clear in lectures. Material I was unsure about coming into the lecture I know well by the end of it. He makes jokes too and lectures aren't boring or unbearable.
He explains concepts in details. Very helpful! Best professor ever!
The whole chemistry department really sucks. It does not matter which professor you get because what they discuss in lecture is never on the tests. Your discussion TF should be your best friend. Dill isn't too bad of a lecturer get Abrams if you can but never take Bassina.
Dill was an exceptional lecturer. Really took the time to make sure everyone understood a concept. Can be condescending when students ask questions but overall and excellent professor. Lectures are a lot easier if you prepare but understandable even if you don't.
CH101 at BU is notoriously hard. In a nutshell, the exams are brutal, make up for them through lab and quizzes. Dill knows what he's talking about but sometimes confuses himself. Main reason I went to all the lectures was because of the daily quizzes, Would suggest Abrams over him but not Georgiadis.
I liked him a lot. Most people think he's hard but I found it not terrible.
Kinda condescending and mean, at times. He's pretty good at explaining things but gets visibly angry/annoyed when students don't seem to understand things. Difficult class, and he could probably take a lesson in learning to be more patient, especially considering that most of this class is composed of freshmen.
CH101 is a tough class but if you go to Dill's office hours he is willing to help.
High school teachers do a better job teaching the subject. Just transfer out, the whole staff have great reputations but horrible communication skills. Kinda like Ben Carson, smart guy but just can't get a message across.
Please avoid his class. This was my first class to take in my freshmen at BU and professor Dill with his TAs were rude and made his exams unbelievably hard. I regret taking his class because I intended to be premed and this class was meant to cut me off from the program. I withdraw from his class and took it with keyes and I was able to get A.
A humorous professor who can explain concepts clearly.
I personally loved Professor Dill, he made lecture entertaining with his humor. I had him for both 101 and 102, go to lecture so you don't miss the lecture quizzes and they are good to introduce topics, but when you study for exams... discussion packets are the bible. It's a difficult class but if you stay on top of everything you will survive.
Chemistry is hard. Period. Dill was humorous and helpful, I loved his CH101 class so I took CH102 with him. His lectures are clear and his office hours are very helpful, UTILIZE THEM!
Chemistry is hard but my mornings with Dan were alright
CH101 and CH102 are the hardest classes you'll take here at BU and the professors are no help at all. Whatever is covered in lecture is never covered on the exams and they are trying to make you fail. Dill is a bad lecturer and doesn't explain concepts clearly. NOTE IF YOU WANT TO BE PRE-MED STUDENT DON'T COME TO BU.
CH101 and CH102 are extremely hard classes, so a lot of people tend to blame the professor for their failure. Dan was a pretty good professor. He could be rude sometimes, but he explained topics well and made it very clear that the textbook was necessary. If you don't read it, you will not do well. The tests were hard but the curve was huge.
His lectures are fairly popular. He goes over all of the material at the appropriate pace. He can go into more detail than needed though we confuses some students.
Dill goes over all the necessary concepts for the exams and the MCAT. He takes questions seriously and is very helpful during his office hours. Out of the 3 chem professors, he is the most clear, in my opinion. He also started to implement group quizzes, instead of individual quizzes! Overall good professor, and helped me get an A.
great guy, his lectures were fairly clear and if anything was confusing, his office hours are very helpful and he is very approachable. would take again and i'll miss him next year. try and take his lecture if you're taking chemistry at BU!
He makes sure everyone understands the lecture. Explains at an understandable level
Dan Dill is the best professor. He is a kind and genuine person. He is passionate about chemistry and does his best to engage people in class. He respects people's questions and encourages us to ask them. He is amusing and happy and his intelligence really carries over into his lectures. HIGHLY RECOMMEND.
Prof. Dill was a great for CH 101. I have even chosen to stick with him for CH 102. CH 101 is generally difficult and takes a lot of work. However, I think Dill does a good job of getting the class to participate and to even become interested in the subject. If you make an effort to speak with him, you will find that he loves helping his students.
His lectures are helpful building a base to understand discussion material. He gets frustrated if he thinks students aren't paying attention in lecture, but gives a lot of group quizzes. Class is slow, but watching recorded lectures at 2x speed is helpful review. The only thing that will lead to a good grade in this class is discussion packets.
The ideal freshman Chemistry professor. If you can't get Prof. Dill, then get Prof. Abrams. These 2 are the best. Dill genuinely cares about his student's success, but only if you show you are investing effort into the class. He teaches all the material in ways that are much easier to understand. ASK QUESTIONS; IT'S THE HARDEST FRESHMAN BU CLASS.
Professor Dill does not get the credit he deserves. I think he gets negative attention because his class is difficult. He is passionate about the subject, demands your attention, and is a genuinely nice person. Most importantly, he explains difficult concepts very well.
he's not easy but he is very passionate about the subject and if you put in an effort or go to his office hours, he is very kind and helpful and answers any questions students have or guides them to a solution. lecture isn't as important/beneficial as discussion packets but i loved his lectures - he's nice and humerous
CH101 was the worst class I have ever taken. Between problems with the lectures, ALEKS and quizzes, neither Dan Dill or the department was very helpful. Would not recommend for any student, don't take this if you don't have to! The chem department needs a revamp- very disorganised and has caused problems for a number of students.
Definitely a very passionate, kind man, but the course is absolutely set up to make you fail. You'll be tested on the hardest possible exceptions to the rules/equations you practice in discussion and there is no room for error. Dill does try his best to prepare his students for the tests (he writes a lot of them in CH102),
People say a lot of bad things about Professor Dill in this course because of the workload and the difficulty. But it is VITAL to attend office hours and complete discussion packets! Professor Dill is so approachable and kind! You can 100 percent do well if you attend office hours and work hard! You got this!
The worst ever.
Dan Dill is the worst professor that I have had at BU. He doesn't try to teach chemistry, but rather eliminate as many people from the pre-med track as he can. His explanations of concepts are atrocious and contradictory, and he is extremely condescending. If you have to put yourself through the hell that is Chem 101, take Abrams.
He basically teaches nothing but the most basic stuff with unclear or wrong definition, and the tests are non-related and much harder than what he teaches. No one can give much inspiration if they don't say anything phD level but kindergarten level. He rarely makes good calculation. He can make me hate chemistry.
If you put in the work, Dill is a good professor. You must do work outside of the class, though, if you want to do well in CH101. You can't expect to only go to lectures to do well. He is very enthusiastic about chemistry and if you pay attention the class isn't that bad. It is CH101, though.
honestly, the worst professor I've ever had. His explanations are unclear and often don't make sense. I'd often watch other professor's lectures and get a much clearer understanding than I ever got in his class. He's a nice person but confusing during lecture.
There is a quantum website for BU chemistry. Go to the contents, and look at the videos yourself. He makes mistakes most of the time, if not every time. If you actually like this professor after watching the videos, you can take this professor. For me, I would hesitate to take him as my kindergarten teacher.
Dan Dill is AWFUL! Doesn't teach the material on exams. In fact, he'll mislead & state that it will not be on an exam and then ask some bizarre niche question. I would stay up all night studying & felt 100% confident in my knowledge & fail an exam b/c the material on test was never discussed or in materials. Dill is ruining my chance 4 med school.
Currently failing without the curve. We'll see if I even pass. This class is clearly a weed-out for premed. Dill was often funny, sometimes condescending. Tests were way, way, WAY harder than any material from lecture and discussion. Quizzes in every class section. sometimes messed up explanations, leading to more confusion. NEED to study trust me
Very hard class but Dan is an amazing lecturer. I liked him a lot and felt that he knew his stuff and really cared if you understood it too. Really useful to go to his office hours. That being said, still crazy difficult class.
By far the hardest class that I took this semester. CH101 is the weed-out class at BU, but Dill does a good job explaining a lot of the material. You have to put in a lot more work that isn't mandatory though. Discussion packets are given every week and you have to do them in order to understand the material. Very helpful in office hours
Fun professor but isn't the best at clarifying his topics! CH101 is not an easy class, so be prepared to feel stressed. Dill will make it fun but you must get outside help, something I didn't really do.
Professor Dill's lectures often had nothing to do with the exams. Exams were entirely based on material learned in your discussion sections. Some students liked Dill, but he was rather condescending and was unclear in his teaching. Premed students and other science majors would be wise to consider taking Abrams instead.
Dill gets a bad rep because the tests are incredibly difficult. However as a professor, his lectures are pretty nice. He is caring and does stop to ask if everything is clear. Make sure you do discussion packets bc they are the closest things to exams. I'm gonna recommend CH109 over this class since they have more manageable tests.
CH101 is a really hard class in general. I found that Dill's lectures were not helpful whatsoever but you still have to understand the info he presents. Make sure you go to discussion and do the packets well because those will help you do at least decent. Reach out to TAs and study in groups. There is a huge curve at the end.
To be fair, CH102 is a pretty hard class. You need to be willing to put in the work in order to do well. That being said, though, Dill certainly didn't help the process sometimes because his lectures were a little all over the place and he contradicted himself sometimes, making it extremely hard to learn effectively. Good luck.
People say he's mean and rude but... Speaking from someone who was always in his office hours and lectures, he is REALLY engaging with a distinct sense of humor. He is fast paced and gets right to the point which I really like plus I HIGHLY recommend his office hours!!! he makes everything super clear and teaches you multiple shortcuts to use in ex
At least for me, the lectures were crucially important! Dill broke down complicated topics into understandable terms most of the time, and there would usually be at least one question on each exam that tied back to what was explicitly covered in class. However, the pop quizzes required an immediate understanding of the material just covered :(
Dan Dill's class in the Summer was an absolute hell. He can be really rude to students and made the class as difficult as possible. His lecture quizzes are really irritating, and no matter how hard you work, it will not show. I would highly recommend taking a different professor.
Dont sit in the aisle seating... you WILL get called on Okay lecturer, but the best choice for 102.
This is the toughest class I've had yet. The exams are entirely based on the discussion packets while the lectures cover some general material that you can teach yourself from the textbook. I don't find the lectures very helpful and the tests are absolute hell. More of a self-taught class but at least attend office hours when you can.
People say that CH101 is difficult and impossible to get a good grade in, but it will honestly be based on how much effort you put into learning the material. Prof. Dill does well in reviewing all the material that you will need to know for the exams (all lectures are recorded), and you will still need to go to class to take lecture quizzes.
This class is unnecessarily hard, no partial credit on tests (and if you ask why you get a round-a-bout, vague explanation), test are based almost entirely upon discussion. You get quizzed on material immediately after learning it. Basically if you're not naturally inclined to math/science you're going to struggle A LOT.
I really like him during lecture. He tries to be funny, he is clear almost all the time. The problem is that it is chemistry...
Dill is a tough lecturer but is the best of the three professors for CH101. All of the lecture slides are posted along with recordings of each lecture. The website is well maintained. Lectures are mandatory to answer the quiz questions. Discussion plays the most important role in this class. Do your discussion packets and show up to office hours.
CH101 is brutal, but Dan Dill makes it bearable. There are quizzes (via clicker) every lecture. He makes the material easier to understand. He's quite the character.
Dill made the CH101 lectures somewhat interesting. The class was interactive and called on people to encourage participation. He contradicted himself several times during lecture, however, and was a bit boring at times. A good person to talk to if you need help, as well. Excellent with questions.
Covers all the material in a straight-forward and visual way that's easy to understand, but did some parts of the syllabus really quickly, so that I had to rely on discussion to understand some stuff. The most important key to doing well is really to keep on top of the work - and sadly, there's a LOT of it. Also, beware of in-class quizzes.
Professor Dill is a good (not great) lecturer despite what most people say. Discussion is very important for taking the exams, but Dills lecture allow you to understand the concepts. Concepts and complete understanding will get your the A. He tells you what to read in the book (you dont have to read the book).
The insane amount of testing In CH101 makes the class unbearable. Dill is a good lecturer, so I choose to stick with him for CH102. There is a lot of work and testing, every component of chem has testing. He outlines the course material in a good way. What puts him above other profs is his high activity on piazza ( where we can ask the class q's)
Dill was not the problem, the class itself was. Out of the three lecturers, he was definitely the best. If you aren't naturally good at science, you won't pass. There are graded clicker questions every lecture, so don't skip class. Exams are pretty much all based on discussion, not lecture notes.
Gen chem here is difficult because it's a weed out for premeds and this class broke a lot of people. Dan Dill does not care
Gen chem is one of the hardest classes at BU. The entire course starts with about 800 students and ends in the 500s. I'm not saying this to scare you, because if you work for it you really can succeed. I just think that the class is run poorly, it feels really impersonal and can be hard to talk one on one. Dill is one of the better professors thoug
The grading criteria is not very clear and at the end of the semester, there is just a grade with no explanation. He is the best out of all the CHM 102 instructors, so even though he is hard take him.
hardest class I have ever taken. Busted my ass off for a C+. You're are quizzed in every single section in chem.
I will admit that this was a really hard class. It's no cakewalk. However, this professor is very clear with presenting the material, and provided good explanations for concepts. It's on you to sit down with the material and master the many nuances. I enjoyed taking him for both semesters, and this course made me become a chem major.
Dill sincerely wants his students to do well but his teaching style is not good. The way he explains concepts is very confusing and it is often better just to read the book. During class he often calls on people even if they don't raise their hands, so if you are shy, make sure to sit in the back.
Dill is awful. Hes vague in his teaching and hes rude and condescending to students. Hes also very unprofessional because he deletes students questions or responses on Piazza if he doesnt like them. This course is a mess overall and is so disorganized. No section is on the same page as another, and youre better off learning from the TFs in OH
Dill isnt that bad. His lectures arent amazing but theyre fine. He truly wants everyone to understand what hes teaching and sometimes it gets confusing but thats chemistry in general. The class overall is hard and the final is horrible
First of all m grade is an A and not an A+ because we dont get A+'s at BU. But pertaining to Dill, I think he is a fair professor. I rarely interacted with him and managed to get a 97 in the course. People say go to office hours and blah blah blah, but office hours are so chaotic that I suggest you skip it and either talk to him after class or diy.
In your average lecture, you will have Dill briefly introducing concepts and solving two or three problems. His problems can be helpful, but only if you can figure out the concepts behind the problems yourself. I mainly studied from the textbook and got an A. If you rely on the professor to explain concepts, I would not recommend Dill.
Honestly, I think the bad rep Dill has is worse than him as an actual lecturer. He's not a casual jokester, but his lecture style is clear and so are his expectations. He just wants people to pay attention in class, so a lot of the times what comes off as rude is just frustration that people don't want to participate. Seems intimidating but isn't.
Empty, sad, lost. Should stick to photography.
I found it very difficult to learn from his lectures because he often would assume we knew the basics and teach just the difficult parts. I ended up watching all of another professors lectures before the tests because I could understand them better. You definitely have to keep up outside of class to not feel completely lost during lecture.
Prof. Dill's lectures are very specific and straightforward. He guides you through every problem-solving process and explains some concepts well with examples. But the problem is that his lecture alone does not prepare you well for quizzes and exams at all since the difficulty of the quizzes is way higher than what he actually teaches in class.
In general, CH101 is a challenging course to take as a freshman. The material is hard enough, and with him as a professor the course can seem daunting. It is possible to survive his class, but it will not be easy. If you use ALL of your resources available (textbook, office hours, recorded lectures), it is possible to pass.
Don't take gen chem with Prof Dill. The material itself isn't bad but his lectures make it seem even harder than it is. He moves fast/jumps around and will work through problems without explaining the steps. Of course you should put work into this class but it's harder when he expects you to know it all beforehand. Can also be kinda rude.
He doesnt truly care if you understand he just wants to keep up with his lecture plans. Take abrams
Many complaints about him, but he is a fair professor and will teach you what you need to know. It's up to you to not do the bare min, repeatedly do the hw and discussion sheets, while targeting your weaknesses and misunderstandings. Exams are directly from hw/dis. Don't procrastinate, LEARN the material, don't go on autopilot while doing problems
Weekly quizzes that determine 45% of your grade!! Clear and engaging lecturer, doesn't like being asked stupid questions. His quizzes and exams are very fair. Chemistry is a really difficult subject and he teaches it to the best of his ability. Work hard, keep up with all the work and you'll get a good grade. Attendance is mandatory. Don't skip!!!!
I was terrified of taking him bc of these reviews but after taking his class, he is just fine, not a bad professor. I took Abrahms for CH101 and I preferred Dill over him with his teaching style. This class will be overwhelming because of the content but as long as you keep up with the content, you will do FINE. No partial in his quizzes, though.
The quiz questions are either incomparable to the homework questions or the same as them.
Professor Dill doesn't cover things that the other chemistry professors cover, which can make the class more stressful and difficult. He's not bad, but not the best. He seems like a nice guy, and seems to care about his students, I just feel like the disparity between what we learn and what is taught in other professors' lectures is problematic.
A lot of people blame Dill for their bad grades, but the reality is that gen chem can be a hard course. If you do the textbook questions and practice problems, the exams are actually pretty fair. You have to go to lecture for attendance but the questions are easy. Practice problems are your key to an A in gen chem, I promise.
Professor Dill and CH101 in general have greatly improved as of Fall 2020. When I was reading reviews from past students I was terrified but realized that the course now isn't as bad as it was. I decided to leave this here for freshmen who need to take this class. It's tough but not as hard as you think so don't be discouraged by past reviews
By far the worst professor I've ever had. Condescending, confused and confusing, Dan Dill is simply horrible. I think I learned more from the 3 months of chemistry I took in high school than in any of his course. I reached the point where I stopped showing up to lectures and my grade ironically began to improve. Just do yourself a favor and avoid.
Inconsistent grading scheme. For example, for one quiz, there will be partial credit for having correct steps, for another quiz, there will be none. A true reflection of the neurotic culture within the chemistry department.
If you like being graded with no partial credit then here's the perfect professor. Get part A wrong and have to use part A for part B? Answer's wrong it's wrong. The quizzes are either exactly from the textbook or not even close to the textbook. He drops the lowest quiz as if that's a good way to even it out when he can just give a fair quiz.
Dan Dill is by far the worst professor at BU. He does not care about students and his biweekly quizzes are impossible to pass. He does not give partial credit even if you set everything up correctly. Also on Tuesdays he will tell us to read a whole chapter and do all the odd problems before Thursday lecture as if we aren't taking other classes.
It was popular to dislike Dill because he was a bit passive aggressive in lecture and the course was very tough, but he isn't the worst professor ever. My only major issue was that the exams sometimes had problems that we had never covered in class or in homework. Sometimes the exams also covered way too much material to possibly memorize.
Professor Dill seems like he is a very nice guy OUTSIDE of the classroom. I really wanted to like him. But, his lectures can be very confusing as he doesn't really explain everything that well. He also will forget to review material that is on the quizzes :/ If you ask a question that he thinks is dumb, he will make it known.
Danny Dill isn't a good teacher. He will not prepare you for exams. PERIOD. I had to watch Prof. Abrams's lectures in order to do well. I shouldn't have to do that. However, Dill is really nice and goes over a lot of examples. He's not AWFUL, it's just not enough no matter how much you study.
This class was the worst. Dill is such a boring professor and his lectures don't reflect the quizzes at all. I had to watch Abram's lectures to actually learn anything. Even though Abram's class is later, trust me and take his instead. You won't learn much from Dill.
I did not have him as a professor, but I did go to his office hours 2-3 times. With how Gen Chem at BU is structured, regardless of if you are in his class or some other professor's class, all the students work together. It is not like you are doomed if you have him, but you might need to put in extra work since Abrams writes the exams.
Prof Dill seems like such a nice guy but is not a good teacher. My biggest issue with him is that he doesn't make the exams, so he teaches whatever he thinks is best, sometimes even skipping material that was on the exams. Many students had to watch Abrams lectures to be able to do well, which is unacceptable. Take Abrams if you can. Rate: 3.5/10
I dont know why so many people dont like him. Gen Chem is boring but I believe Professor Dill make it interesting and relatively easy to understand! Sometimes he appears to be mean but hes just joking Definitely one of my favorite professors on campus.
DO NOT TAKE HIS CLASS. The worst professor I've ever had. What he did was only going over several MCQ questions in lectures, while the actual tests were way more difficult than that. Students have to learn everything by reading the very text-heavy textbook themselves. Lectures are useless while attendance is mandatory.
Professor Dill isn't a good lecturer you will NEED to get ahold of Professor Abrams lectures in order to learn the right content to take the quizzes and exams. He only goes over 1 example/concept in lecture, you will need to self- study A LOT. He overcomplicates concepts and doesn't teach the foundations of chem that you need to understand content.
Dan is probably the worst professor I have ever had. Stops sentences in the middle of lecture and explains everything in the most unclear ways. Quizzes are graded with no partial credit given for attempting, and he skips over important topics in lecture. Stay away from Dan. He's so bad.
Professor Dill is the single worst thing that has happened to me. Not only did he accidentally leak a spreadsheet of everyone grades with their name and ID, he also just a horrible professor. He makes everything incredibly overcomplicated and convoluted. You'll end up just teaching yourself from the textbook. Avoid this man like the plague.
Worst man I've ever met. Everything that I learned in this class I taught it to myself. Not only can he barely teach, but he also leaked out all our grades including bu IDs and emails and then harassed students in an attempt to demonstrate a concept. 1 year was taken off my life every time I stepped foot into lecture. Run.
Professor Dill was probably one of the worst professors I have ever had. He moves through slides too quickly during lectures so there is no time to take notes. He invades personal space and accidentally leaked all our info and grades to the class. He is terrible at explaining concepts and the problems on exams are way harder than any class examples
Awful, awful, AWFUL professor, do NOT take this course. He released all our info including bu id, grades, and usernames (Why isn't he gone yet BU????). Also he forced visibly uncomfortable students to grab his belt to demonstrate polarity or something (idek because he was so bad at teaching). BU should look into it if they want to be respectable.
Terrible professor. He has thrown a textbook at a student, harassed visibly uncomfortable students in class, ridiculed students who asked questions, never taught a single topic well, and he has also released the grades of every single student to the class, including IDs and names.
After reading the new reviews, and reaping the results of Dill's teaching. NO. Do not take him. He will set you up for failure both in Gen Chem and Orgo. His teaching is ineffective, and does not prepare you for the assessments, most of it is completely unclear. Seems nice enough, but now that is rather questionable.
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