Best professor at A&M!!! Dr. Collins is so motivating and makes you want to succeed. I have not missed a lecture because I truly wanted to show up and learn from him. Tests are hard, but not impossible. The book problems help, online homework is heavy but doable, and there's plenty of outside help that you do not have to pay extra for.

TAKE HIM!! I admit he is very difficult and his lectures are heavy, but it's not impossible to pass. I'd advise you to not miss any lecture since he explains things in depth. I failed the first exam, passed the second and I have a B average! Very funny and caring and wants you to learn!!

Dr. Collins is BY FAR the best professor at Texas A&M. He is engaged in each lecture and truly cares about his students learning the material. His class is difficult; he makes you work for your grade, but he gives you all of the tools you need (and then some) to be successful in the class.

Dr. Collins was an incredible teacher. He's hilarious, interesting, and really understands what he's talking about. Although his tests are extremely difficult, and the homework is a lot, he makes class interesting. I would highly recommend anyone and everyone to take his class for Chem 101.

Collins is the best chem professor hands down. Yes, his test are hard, its a lot of homework but the guy really is devoted to make you learn. Go to his office hours and SI/IA sessions and you will pass.

Collins is by FAR the best chem prof at A&M. His tests are hard, but if you go to SI/IA sessions and office hours they are manageable. He really cares about his students but definitely expects you to work for your grade.

There are 3 exams and 1 final. No tricks on the tests, it's exactly as the ppt problems and SI/AI sessions. GO TO THE SESSIONS THEY ARE A LIFE SAVER!! If you know how to do the SI/AI problems and textbook problems he gives, you should do well. He's a funny guy so lectures are 10x more bearable, and I feel that things are explained well.

Dr. Collins is a great professor. He truly wants everyone to learn. He gives a ton of resources to help you study and his tests are genuinely trying to see if you know the material. No tricks. He's also pretty funny. Definitely taking him again for Chem 102

Dr. Collins is BY FAR one of the best profs at TAMU. He cares a lot about his students, and he does everything he can to help you succeed. Because he does so much, he expects you to utilize what he gives you, and he won't curve tests or give free-bee points. His lectures are fun and inclusive. If you want an A, work VERY HARD!

Make sure you attend class, there is an iClicker question before each class which you get points for at the end of the year. As long as you do the HW and quizzes on Aleks, which there is alot of, you'll be fine. While not used alot the book is helpful to do the practice problems since the tests are very similar to these questions.

Great prof and great lectures. One of his most notable aspects is that he provides AMAZING Instructional Assistants and Supplement Instructors that help a TON. They help you understand any confusing material by providing you with five available sessions throughout the week. Taking him again for 102.

This man is the only man I would ever dream of taking Gen. Chem with! He is a quirky, witty genius with an arsenal of dad jokes. The content is challenging, but Dr. Collins provides so many resources for success, so if you're not doing well, its on you. He can be a jerk in his own snarky way, but deep down he truly cares for his students! GREAT man

Dr. Collins is one of the best professors I've ever had. He actually teaches and cares about his students. The homework on Aleks is annoying but you actually learn a lot. His tests are really difficult! Do the questions in the back of the book and from the SI sessions. Be prepared to study! His tests may be harder but taking his class is worth it.

College-level chemistry is going to be hard no matter what. Collins is a great choice for 101. His lectures are material-heavy, but he's super funny and likes to tell little stories to keep things interesting. My advice: GO TO CLASS, start the homework early (unfortunately, there is a lot), attend the SI sessions, & be prepared to put in the work

Everyone complains on here but Collins is a nice guy and a GREAT prof. Yes, hes intimidating and yes, this class is incredibly difficult but hes entertaining, caring, & clearly passionate about what he teaches. If you want something easy, DONT take him. If youre a hardworker and actually want to learn, Collins is your best bet.

TAKE COLLINS, especially if you have to take higher level chem courses later on. He expects a lot of his students, but he provides all the help you need to succeed. If you go to the IA & SI sessions, do the book problems, and take advantage of office hours, you'll do well in this course. Collins is super funny, & I very much enjoyed his class.

Probably the best chemistry prof on campus. You will have to learn the material to succeed, but he provides a ton of resources and great teaching. The homework is time consuming occasionally, but was very helpful in learning the material. The tests are all multiple choice and can be challenging, but not overwhelming (unless you don't study).

Dr. Collins is easily my favorite prof to date. Hes really funny and genuinely cares about his students success. Always available outside of class. The class itself is difficult but doable. Read the book before class, be sure to do all the ALEKS hw (itll help later!) and dont be afraid to ask for help. He wont bite you I promise!

Dr. Collins was a great professor. I genuinely enjoyed his class even though it was difficult and chemistry isn't my favorite subject. He cares about his students and is always working to improve the learning environment but he is also tough. It is important to study hard and come to class, and if you dedicate the time to his class, you will be OK.

Dr. Collins is a great professor. He genuinely cares for his students and wants them to succeed. He has the ability to relate chemistry to common things to get a better understanding for the topic. Pay attention to the SI and AI review sheets because they are good examples of what his test would be like. I am taking him again for CHEM 102.

He is a wonderful professor!! He pushes all of his students to go above and beyond!!! Gabby is a real gem and helps so much for exams!! The textbook problems he provides are unmatched when it comes to exam prep!

Daniel Collins is easily the best professor I have ever had. This class is hard. But the way he teaches and makes you work, you actually learn the material. He has so many resources for you if you don't understand anything and Gabbi is an exceptional IA. In this class, you will actually retain the information that you are receiving. 100% recommend.

Dr. Collins is a solid choice for professor, but I feel like he is a hit or miss with most people. You either worship him or hate him haha. A funny guy who really cares about his students, but his class is very challenging and the hw is a pain :( Had Bethel last semester & to compare, Bethel has an easier class but I learned far more from Collins.

Collins is honestly one of the best professors at A&M. Yes it is a difficult class with lots of homework, but he provides you with great study material. The only reason that you shouldn't do well in this class, is if you don't pull your weight and do what he tells you to do. He genuinely cares about his students and his lectures are hilarious.

Dr. Collins is definitely the best prof I have had at TAMU. I took him for 101 and am taking him for 102. He is definitely available outside of class for any questions you may have. The SI and IA sessions help a ton to retain the material and prepare for the tests. His lectures are entertaining. He truly cares about his students and about teaching.

Collins is definitely the best prof I had during my first year. He is funny and relatable and genuinely cares about his students. He is always available for office hours, and sometimes will treat them more as a hang out than formal office hours. His tests are hard, but if you go to class, study, and go to SI/IA sessions, you will be fine.

Probably the best for 101 and 102. The guy has a lot of personality and he genuinely just wants you to do well. The class requires a lot of time and attention in the end. He likes the "try-hard" atmosphere that I never really cared for, but stick to it and catch a review when you can and it'll be fine.

Collins was my favorite professor freshman year. He is passionate about his class and has an energy in his lectures that keep students engaged. You should definitely be able to get at least a B if you fully utilize all of the materials he provides his students. He truly wants his students to succeed, but he also believes in the value of hard work.

I had Dr. Collins for both 101 and 102, and he was amazing for both. His tests were fine, and he provided extra material. A lot of people struggled in 102, but that's because it's math heavy and they until the last week to actually try to understand it. Don't do that-keep up with the material as you go, and you won't to study as much for the tests.

Collins has a reputation as the hardest Chem prof for gen Chem, but after taking 102 with someone else, I highly disagree. Collins really cares about his students and explains everything very clearly. He's also super fun, so you never feel bored during lecture. He has clicker points, so attendance is basically mandatory. Tests weren't that bad.

Collins is a great professor. I only had him for 102 but he definitely helped me succeed way better than I did in 101. The tests are difficult so you will have to put in the work but Collins offers a lot of outside help including office hours, SI reviews and IA sessions. Go to tests reviews, do all your homework and study and you will be good!

Dr. Collins' coursework is equivalent to expectations of a chemistry course. There will be Aleks HW, iClicker questions in class (so show up!!), and Exams. The SI and IA exam review sessions are especially helpful. Go to them. Seriously. Collins' humor may not be for everyone, but his loud voice certainly helps students pay attention easier.

Dr. Collins is a great professor, but he does teach a class that can be difficult for most. His grades are off of 3 tests, the final, 8 online quizzes(drops the worst two), ALEKS HW, and in-class clicker questions(used for attendance). Strongly recommend going to SI and IA sessions they help a lot. The range for an A is 100-87.5 so an A is doable.

Dr. Collins is a really great professor. He's really passionate about chemistry and uses humor and analogies to make the material easier to understand. This course is pretty difficult and you should read the PowerPoints (in depth), do the book problems, and study days in advance. Tests are hard but not impossible. Study well and you should be fine.

He posts his notes online and is VERY accessible outside of class. His IA/SI sessions are INCREDIBLY HELPFUL. Do his textbook problems, attend help sessions, watch his help videos and you will do amazing in this class. His exams are tough but doable if you prepare. He loves chemistry and is super funny.

Notes are online and his lectures are phenomenal. GO TO OFFICE HOURS IF YOU NEED HELP, you won't regret it and he's very available outside of class. IA sessions and textbook problems are a MUST for his class as well. Definitely don't hesitate to ask questions and thoroughly prepare yourself for the exams.

Loved Collins! He really cares about students getting a grasp on the material and presents it in a hilarious way. I suggest you buy the textbook because the practice problems made a huge difference in my first and second-semester test scores. Get ready to work hard for your grade!!! Attendance is for a grade.

Dr. Collins was an amazing professor. I learned more from than I've learned from any other science teacher I've ever had. You can really tell he cares about his students. If you do your homework, work on the recommended textbook problems, and go to SI/IA/Office Hours when you aren't picking up a topic super easily, an A is very achievable.

Collins cares SO much about his students, he always gives 110% every lecture. He is always happy to help. The material is harder, but as long as you put in the work you can get an A. Wish he taught organic chem.

Course is super hard, best prof I've had in my time at A&M. Come to lectures, take good notes, and study with others. Go to all SI's and IA's possible (extra help) even if you feel like you don't need it.

I had Collins for 101 and 102 and he was by far the best prof I've had. His lectures are interesting and he actually wants you to understand. TEXTBOOK PROBLEMS are key! If you do those and just pay attention in class you will be good. SI/IA and office hours were also very helpful. Clicker questions in class for attendance but not about chem.

My lecture was only 50 minutes and I wish it had been 2 hours. Not only did he keep my attenetion for the full 50 minutes, I actually felt like I knew what I was doing. His lectures are the only ones I truley wanted to go to. I would gladly take his Lecture again.

A highly effective teacher, especially for those new to chemistry. Presents material in relatable and memorable ways. His sense of humor takes some getting used to before you laugh for the first time. ALEKS is actually really good for cementing concepts and giving great feedback. Treasure it before you have to deal with sapling or pearson mastering

currently taking 119 for him & hes great. He really motivates his students to excel in chemistry. Theres enough assignments, quizzes, tests that you could recover from if you take a hit. !!Effort grade received!! Theres a lot of resources that he provides (videos,practice exams, si) so 10/10!

I took Collins for 101 and 102 and he is very difficult,but one of the best profs i've had. His class requires you to work for the grade you want, but in exchange you learn LOTS. He is super accessible in office hours and is always willing to help. He also remembers his students names and makes an effort to be personable!Overall solid prof but hard

Dr. Collins is a fantastic professor. He does clicker questions each class so make sure you go for credit. He assigns pre class quizzes before each lecture, and while they're annoying to complete, they are actually super helpful. Everything he assigns is to your benefit, noting is busy work. Go to A Plus tutoring!!!

Collins is a miracle worker - he inspires and motivates. For context, I'm an English major now, but at the time Collins had me convinced that I loved chemistry (nope, just loved that class). Go to his office hours!! He genuinely cares about his students.

He's one of the greatest profs that I've had at A&M. If he taught any other classes I would have taken them for sure. He's super caring if you put in the time and will make sure that you know what you are doing. He's a great lecturer and he will prepare you for whatever classes you have to take after him. Highly recommend!

This man is hilarious. He always tells stories related to his lectures and makes class fun to go to. Will take him for CHEM 120. Too bad class is only 50 minutes, I would rather have another 50 minutes of comedy. Attendance is taken through iClicker.

Dr. Collins is probably the best professor to have in college. He is constantly looking for new ways to help his students succeed,very accessible outside of class to help you understand the material. This is a difficult class and his tests are extremely hard, but he is a great teacher and has many ways to improve your grade. HIGHLY RECOMMEND

Dr Collins is easily the funniest and most caring professor I've had. Lectures are never boring and he makes hard topics easy. READ THE TEXTBOOK AND DO THE PRACTICE PROBLEMS! I cannot stress this enough. Helps a ton with the tests.

alright if you take one piece of advice from this DO THE TEXTBOOK PROBLEMS. textbook problems and trouble topic videos comprise 80% of the test. collins is a good prof, funny accessible outside class, etc. HOWEVER ALEKS is a HUGEEEE time waster, one of the worst hw systems around. a prof with a different hw system is preferable.

Dr. Collins is a great professor. He clearly cares about his students and goes the extra mile to provide a lot of extra resources like weekly trouble topic videos, practice exams, worksheets, etc. His lectures are hilarious and engaging, and he explains difficult concepts in a clear way. I would definitely take him again.

Dr. Collins is a wonderful professor who really cares about teaching his students. He works diligently to provide extra resources for students. He responds to emails quickly and has varying times for office hours in an attempt to be more accessible to students. His tests are HARD.

Dr. Collins can make lecture enjoyable and entertaining, I actually loved going to class. He provides so many resources to succeed, from extra videos, worksheets, help sessions, etc. USE THEM. His tests are incredibly difficult, you have to work HARD to pass. Homework took hours each week, textbook had more helpful practice. Good prof, still failed

This class is very hard, but Dr. Collins gives you every resource he can to help you suceed. Dr. Collins is an amazing professor who truly cares about chem and cares about his students even more. He wants to see you succed but will make you work hard for it. Tests are hard and ALEKS is the devil but work through it and study hard and itll be fine!

Overall, Dr. Collins is a good professor and his class isn't very hard. He is funny, but that also leads to off-topic conversations during class that wastes time and the Aleks system is bad and takes off for tiny errors. Go through his slides and do extra practice problems from the textbook/SI worksheets for an A.

Dr. Collins was by far my favorite professor this semester! His lectures kept me entertained, and I felt that he extremely prepared me for future chemistry courses. As long as you are willing to do the work for this class, you will succeed. He assigns a ton of things to do, but it only helps you for the upcoming tests. The book problems are key!

Dr. Collins is an amazing prof. He jokes all throughout his lectures which makes them enjoyable. He explains concepts well and is easily available out of class. Going to the lectures is a must. He uses an online homework system that learns your strengths and weaknesses, so it can be difficult at times. Put in the work, and you will do great.

ALEKS homework is worst thing about this class. That being said, Collins makes lectures interesting, though you do have to go to lectures. Tests aren't too bad, though the bonus questions can be difficult. You get a lot of free grades, so you have a lot of opportunities to get good grades.

Dr. Collins' lectures were super entertaining and he made chemistry super fun. By far my favorite teacher I've ever had!

Dr. Collins is one of the most amazing professors I've ever had. He's funny and genuinely cares about his students. Sometimes he gets off track during lectures or wastes time talking about irrelevant topics but he is a great teacher. My grade is a reflection of me being a first semester adjusting freshman, but if I could retake it I would use him!

Dr. Collins was by far my favorite professor. You should definitely show up to class if you want to do well and utilize all of the materials he gives you (videos, textbook problems, worksheets, notes), it really helps! His lectures are never boring and he's very funny. Dr. Collins cares so much about his students and helping them succeed. TAKE HIM!

Dr. Collins is a great professor that truly cares about his students. However, this class is quite the workload. Though there is a lot of homework, it makes you do chemistry just about everyday which helps prepare you for tests! I would take Dr. Collins it you want a good prof and are ready to learn and work for your grade.

Dr. Collins is one of the best professors I have ever had! He has a lot of resources to help you learn the material which made it a lot easier, but you do have to work for your grade. He deeply cares for his students and gives a TON of his time and energy into helping them succeed. He's also really funny and makes lectures enjoyable!

Dr. Collins has been my favorite prof so far and really made my first semester here at TAMU that much easier. While his class is probably one of the most challenging chem 119 courses you will take, as he makes you think really hard for some questions and he has alot of HW on stupid ALEKS, his manner of teaching is just so entertaining and enjoyable

I'm so shocked his rating isn't higher. He somehow makes lecture interesting, his practice exams are so similar to the tests, and the amount of outside help you have is amazing. He puts two separate power points to further explain material, his SI and IA are amazing, lots of office hours, and sends out extra help videos.

I've taken Collins 2x now - gen chem 2 and ochem 1 for a good reason! He tries his best for us students and I would recommend him for anyone who has a slight grasp on chem! if you pay attention in class and do the homework, there should be no reason you fail. However, you do have to ATTEND class - not doing so doesn't help you. He's also super fun.

He made chemistry fun, but you will need to work for it. He genuinely cares about his students and wants them to learn

Dr. Collins is by FAR my favorite professor. He really cares about his students and makes life easier with all of the study tools he provides.. I am genuinely shocked his rating is not higher. He somehow makes a painful topic (such as chemistry) interesting (he is very entertaining), making me look forward to his lectures. HIGHLY recommend!!!

Dr. Collins is by far the best instructor I've ever had. He genuinely cares for his students and pushes them to succeed. He has the most office hours of any professor I've had, and his SI's and TAs are the best. He sends out doodle polls and makes a review video for what we don't understand, gives practice tests, and textbook review questions.

I took Collins for chem 119 and 120. Got an A both semesters but 120 was definitely much harder than 119. He cares about his students, so don't be afraid to get help from him. His tests can be somewhat challenging but study hard and take the practice tests. His lectures usually are doable as he tries to make them funny. Overall good prof.

I took Collins for both 119 and 120, and overall he is a great prof. He is so funny too! However, idk what happened the last 2 exams of chem 120. I had gone from making an A on every test to making a 21/100. The online exams were AWFUL. Also ALEKS, the homework system he uses is the absolute worst. The effort you put in reflects the grade you earn

Dr. Collins was an awesome professor! His class is difficult and he makes you work really hard for the grade. However, if you give it a hundred percent, his tests are very doable and you will succeed. I would recommend Collins over anyone for Chem 119 and 120 at TAMU.

Collins is a good 119 professor, and I definitely think he's the best choice. Exams are difficult, but he offers lots of chances to bring your grade up with pre-lecture quizzes and post-chapter quizzes, as well as homework (quizzes and homework are all online). I would definitely recommend him for 119.

Collins gives great lectures that keep you engaged, and he always offers real-life examples to help you remember material. I definitely recommend him for 120! Just show up and do the homework and you'll be fine. Exams are difficult but not impossible.

Dr. Collins truly cares about his students. The tests are difficult, but if you work hard, you can get an A. Make sure to do the textbook problems!! When tests went online for corona, they became even more difficult, but he gave heavy curves. He is a very fair professor. A lot of respect for this guy!!

Dr. Collins is an amazing professor. I had him for both CHEM 119 and 120 and both classes were doable. His lectures are entertaining and he posts his slides online for future reference. The homework is a lot, but if you keep up with it is manageable and does help prepare you for tests.

While COVID19 did effect how the class was run, I do not believe the changes were unreasonable. Yes, as many have stated, the tests were extremely difficult, especially in an online format. Dr. Collins gives every student the opportunity to succeed, however, and truly attempts to enrich your understanding of the material. No easy A, but worthwhile.

Nice guy, very in-tune with what the students are struggling with. The key for exams is mastering the practice exams, very simple topics that are just repeated on exams. Has one random bonus per exam (in-person), so 1 or 2 tests you can expect to get that right. Easy class, just do the homework and practice exams.

His lectures are amazing and hilarious. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he did his best to make sure everyone learned the material. He assigns a lot of work (more than any other class I've ever taken) and you often don't have a lot of time to get those things done, but if you prioritize your time and hustle, you can do it.

Collins is my favorite prof at TAMU & Ive taken him twice: genchem2+ochem1. If youre willing to put in the work, you will get the grade you want! SIs know what they are doing and so does he. You leave knowing chemistry! show up to class & do your homework! Study for tests days before and you can get an A! I wish he taught a higher lvl chem!

Dr. Collins is tough. If you're looking for an easy A, look elsewhere, but I don't know if you'll find an easy A in Chem. He assigns a lot of homework, but it's effectively forcing you to study an appropriate amount. Collins is an incredibly caring teacher, hilarious, and lectures very well. If you're interested in actually learning, he's awesome.

Collins is really funny, but his tests are harder than other profs. I had Collins in the fall semester and there was always one or two questions that are tricky. The homework in my opinion is bs and doesn't really help with the test. For tests, just review power points and do tons of practice. He was my fav prof tho bc of how funny he is.

I had him online for half of the year so keep that in mind, but overall he was a pretty cool dude. Inorganic chemistry is hard and tedious, but his examples make it pretty fun. He cares alot, like for example he gave us a 30 point curve on our online test since the system as being buggy. Can't go wrong with him :).

Dr. Collins is an amazing Professor that cares a lot about his students. He has a lecture style that is both funny and very effective in teaching his students. He gives reviews that help a lot with the exams and is very accessible outside of class. If you have the opportunity definitely take Dr. Collins.

Dr. Collins is my favorite professor at TAMU hands down. This. Man. Cares. Now his class is hard. You will work. But if you take the time to meet him he will know you by name. I have taken him for chem 119,120, and ochem and made a B,B, and A. He challenged us but also offers every opportunity to succeed. offers videos, review sessions, & wkshts.

I had him for CHEM 111 & 112 my freshmen year. I came from a small high school where the most chem experience I had was Bill Nye. I didn't know anything about chem, but Dr. Collins made it fun to learn and made sure to make me work for my grade. I learned the material and came out knowing that if I can do this, I could achieve anything.

I was lucky to get Dr. Collins for my freshman year (CHEM 119,120) and currently for CHEM 227. He made the lectures very enjoyable and cares so much for his students. I would suggest working on all of the suggested end of chapter problems, practice worksheets, and practice exams to get the best grade possible for the exams

Everyone that had Collins for the Fall2020 semester would likely agree that he cares the most about his students. He's honest about how he feels and really puts in effort and makes sure to communicate that. As a teacher, his lectures have stories to make material bearable. There is a lot of homework, but its OChem. I highly recommend Dr. Collins.

Collins is the best chemistry teacher at A&M. His exams can be difficult, but hell prepare you for future courses better than any other professor and will make a difficult class like ochem enjoyable to learn.

There are not enough characters to describe Dr. Collins character. A truly outstanding professor. He makes the class fun. I wish i could have him for a fourth semester in a row. Be prepared, the only way to get an A is to know the material it is not a a breeze.

The only emotion I can muster right now is disappointment that I can't take Collins for 228. Dr. Collins has to be my favorite professor I've ever had at Texas A&M. You can tell he cares so much and has fun doing this. I had an absolute blast in this class and, while it made me work hard, I feel proud and very prepared for my upcoming coursework.

A great prof that clearly loves his job. 227 is really hard and Dr. Collins went out of his way to make sure that we understood the material and had a decent grade in the class. 227 takes a lot of work on your part so be prepared to study. Practice problems are your BFF.

Dr. Collins is by far the best professor I have ever had. His lectures were clear and helpful, and he is amazingly kind, motivational, and funny. He is extremely understanding with COVID conditions, and is extremely willing to help you if you are struggling, so long as you reach out to him. He truly made OCHEM enjoyable, 10/10 would take again :)

I've had Collins for CHEM 1 and 2 as well as OCHEM 1. He's an absolute gem. He cares about his students and tries to make sure that no one gets left behind. Always accessible outside of class and responds to emails quickly. USE ALL OF THE MATERIAL HE GIVES. He supplies a lot of different sources to use for studying. Use all of them.

dr. collins is a real gem. he is always willing to stay after class to talk about the material and better understand it. he curves based on the class average. he does offer extra credit towards the end of the semester. tests are very difficult I would go to the review sessions and do the pre-lecture before the lecture. he offers participation point

Dr. Collins is the only reason that I passed Organic Chemistry 1. He is super funny and upbeat. He walked into class as an inflatable dinosaur for Halloween. He made class not feel like class.

I had Dr. Collins for both CHEM 119 and CHEM 120 and he was amazing! Lectures are engaging and fun--this is one of the classes that I looked forward to. Homework is ALEKS, which is the only thing that really annoyed me. Tests are hard but not impossible. He explains everything thoroughly and in such an understandable way. Take him!!

Professor Collins is a very unique and considerate professor. Nobody else has really put themselves in the student's shoes and made considerations for me like he has. He actually goes over prerequisite content we haven't seen in years, and he openly invites conversation and questions. He is clear on what he expects, and explains the content clearly

Take Dr. Collins. I know he will read this, so thank you for being amazing. He cares so much about his students. He made organic chemistry very doable. He will believe in you, even if you don't believe in yourself. The exams were open note, and he provided lots of extra credit. He provided so much additional helpful material. Best professor ever.

He gives you everything you need to succeed-A lot of practice worksheets, reviews, and practice exams. The answer keys might have mistakes, grades take forever to come in, and he might not answer emails though. Read the textbook or watch videos about topics you struggle with!! Ochem is difficult no matter what so ask questions before you get behind

I will say his tests are pretty challenging, but he gives every resource in the book to make sure that students can do well. Always go to lectures, do all practice worksheet, attend his review sessions, and you should do fairly well. Ask questions the instant you're confused. There might be easier profs, but you'll learn a lot here.

I was in Dr. Collin's class in the Spring of 2020 when we got thrown online mid-semester. He genuinely cared about our mental health and success in the class. During the normal semester, he was always available during office hours & the textbook practice problems he recommended helped so much!

I took Dr. C for chem119&227. He's been the only prof at tamu that I have actually gotten to know/connect with. He's hilarious and v reasonable if you disagree w/ grading. He's v straight-forward so don't take him if you're sensitive. Just know, he will respect you as long as you respect him. He has an awesome dog, Penny. 10/10 recommend Dr. C!

Dr. Collins makes this class difficult, but he ensures you know the material inside and out. I did well in this class but I prioritized it heavily as well as studied it in the summer and worked in a lab. You can get an A without doing all of that, but you have to work for it. He'll prepare you well.

Good overall professor, choose him! Has pre-lecture videos/quizzes, minimal homework, lots of extra credit assignments (about 30-40 points), in-class example/note time, and his test are relatively fair to the lecture material (mix of multiple choice/free response). He gives lots of partial credit on FRQs. Is late to email back/mistakes on test keys

I loved the class and his flipped classroom method. He provides a lot of practices worksheets, practice exams, and review sheets so there is plenty of material. Be prepared to watch pre-lecture videos and attend review sessions in order to succeed. He uses CHEM101 which is amazing and way better than OWL.

Dr. Collins is probably the best OCHEM professor that you can take. The tests are not easy and there are always mistakes on them, but your grade is cushioned by the HW, quizzes, and short assignments. He does NOT respond to emails timely and can catch an attitude with students at times. I personally did not study that hard and managed to earn an A-

Dr. Collins is an amazing professor. Hands down! His class is difficult don't get me wrong, but he cares and wants every student in his class to succeed. He provides you with all the material and resources to do well! A lot of these reviews say don't take him. I say don't look anywhere else. His grade distribution proves everything! Amazing Prof!

People love to hate this guy. I went to every class, payed attention, watched his lecture videos and made sure to read the textbook before tests. Did I have to work for an A? Yes. But Dr. Collins made this class very very manageable. IMHO, he was organized and the test questions were very fair if you studied the notes and payed attention.

Im really not sure where all this hatred for this guy is coming from. Collins always posted videos the afternoon before, so Im not sure why someone said he posted a few hours before class. Ive never had a professor tell me he was proud of us and that went a long way. Id take this guy any day of the week and its a shame I wont have him for orgo II

Professor Collins is by far my favorite professor since I've been at TAMU. He is relatable, and explains the topics in a very easy to understand way. He makes jokes as if he's a teenager, and honestly, they really help put you at ease because it makes him feel like one of us. The homeworks are relatively easy and very accessible, take him!

Dr. Collins could be frustrating at times, but overall he was a great prof. Most ochem profs are switching to flipped classroom so be prepared to watch videos. I watched all of the monday reviews to help study and then went over practice exams and that helped me with tests. Its a lot of work but if you use all the resources given you can do well.

Great lectures, when discussing challenging topics he would relate them to real world examples and random topics which really helped. Also he makes everyone feel welcome in his class. Exams are open note so I don't know why people give him bad ratings. It's a hard class but if you do the materials and take good notes you'll be fine.

He was a really great Prof! He gives out plenty of practice exams and worksheets for every cocncept. He does weekly review videos on especially challenging topics covered over the last week as well. I think the only downside on his class is that sometimes he was not the easiest to reach by email, but, even then, you could reach him in office hours.

LOVE Collins! There are many assignments, but they help your grade. He allows you to correct 1 exam for 1/3 points back. There are prelecture videos before each class, and you can print the note template to write on. You can also print what you do in-class, which is strictly working out practice problems. He really helps you learn the material!

Very solid professor, O-chem is a hard class but he made it fairly straightforward. I would definitely recommend him.

Ochem is a hard class in general but Dr.collins tried to make it easy and understandable to his students. He would use real life examples to explain material. He offered a lot of opportunities to get "free points' such as doing a survey. His exams were pretty tough, but overall his class is doable and he is a great prof.

Considering ochem is a difficult class in itself, Dr. Collins has made it manageable to keep up with the course and the material so that it is hard to fall behind. Explains things very well and lectures are not boring. I will say that his exams could be tricky.

He tries his best to help his students in any way he can. This course is hard and Dr. Collin's exams are difficult but he is available for help either in office hours or his Week in review sessions. (Go to the week in review!!) The homework/quizzes often aren't exam caliber questions but Dr. Collins makes tons of extra practice sheets for studying.

If I could have taken Collins for 228, I would have in a heartbeat. He is my favorite professor I have had at TAMU. He makes lectures interesting, which is important for a boring subject like Ochem. He really wants his students to succeed and his lectures are very helpful (Not one of those "teach your self" kind of profs) AND he offers extra credit

very energetic professor made o chem feel easy even though it is difficult. 9/10 would recommend.

One of my favorite profs by far. Super funny and caring; makes ochem 1 fun and easier. Flipped-classroom. HW on Aktiv with multiple attempts; same for quizzes. 4 exams and cumulative final. Does exam corrections for one exam for 1/3 pts back. Allows half-page cheat sheet on exams--Dept. hates cheat sheet so might change. Wish he taught ochem 2!

awesome prof. If you try to succeed you absolutely will. He offers plenty of resources to study and practice material you have a hard time with. The tests aren't that bad when compared to lecture material, plus u get to take a half sheet w u.

Take for CHEM227. He's a great professor who provides you with all the material to be successful. He is beyond fair, and if you put in the work, you'll get a good grade. You have to teach yourself a little bit (it is Organic Chemistry), but it's not hard given all of the extra materials he provides. FYI the "extra material" is necessary to do well.

Very entertaining & makes the material seem as simple as possible. Gives lots of review materials. He did make errors on his answer keys & didn't fix them until the night before the exam. For one exam, he didn't post the keys until the night before the exam. He is very blunt, has a dry sense of humor, can come across as rude to the wrong crowd.

Ochem hard no matter what prof you have, but I love Dr. Collins. Lots of homework but it is clear he wants students to succeed in his course. Do not have final grade yet but think I will get an A. Grades not based solely on tests. Multiple attempts for homework and quizzes. Wish he would teach Ochem 2 because I want to have him again.

I am so glad I took Dr. Collins. dry sense of humor, understands that we're all suffering and is extremely accommodating. provides so many resources to practice and master concepts, like weekly review sessions and extra videos. if you put the time in you will do well. lectures get a bit off topic sometimes, but are engaging and easy to understand.

I loved Dr. Collins. He is one of my favorite profs at A&M. The material was very hard but he provided lots of resources. He tried to keep students very engaged. If he taught OChem 2 I would have definitely taken him.

This class was alright. I thought OCHEM was going to be way harder, but collins made the class doable! The class was made up of 4 exams (out of 50 points) so that part alone makes it hard to make an A. The final is cumulative and all the quizzes are online and easy.

I love this man so much. He is hilarious and makes lectures super enjoyable (though, he can come off a bit arrogant 1 on 1). He was able to teach ochem in a clear way, and had many resources to practice for exams. Exams were very difficult, but he allowed the use of a handwritten cheat sheet (1/2 page one sided). Best choice for ochem by far.

There is opportunity to fail a test and come back from it to an A. Class is organized well with lots of material to practice and prepare for the exams. If you utilizes all the sources provided and A is very achievable. Your grade is determined by how hard you work and manage your time.

Dr. Collins is a fantastic professor, he does flipped classroom and has a huge amount of supplemental material like weekly review sessions and practice worksheets for each topic. It's not entirely memorization based since you get a half sheet to use on every test but that doesn't meant it's easy. He explains things super well and is v entertaining.

He is a great lecturer, but he makes his exams notably difficult. Attend all lectures and take your own notes. Make sure you watch all the pre-lecture videos before the lecture. He is very good at explaining the complex topics and really cares about his students. He allows a half-page cheat sheet for exams (put whatever you want).

Dr. Collins made organic chemistry doable. If you go to class, watch all the pre lecture videos, complete all homework, and study a ton you will do good in his class. He allows a cheat sheet (half sheet of paper) for every exam which will save your life. He genuinely cares for his students and makes class enjoyable. GO TO OFFICE HOURS AND A PLUS!!!

The best ochem prof with entertaining lectures. Holds tons of office hours, weekly reviews, as well as worksheets. There are many assignments to boost your grade. Also provides a half cheat sheet for each exam (no curves). GO TO CLASS and rewatch lectures. I hope he marries Beyonce. He deserves it.

Definitely do the practice worksheets! Lectures are hilarious, however he can come off as mentally unstable at times. There were some issues with the practice exam keys being wrong and keys not being posted in a timely manner, but overall you can tell he cares about his students. Definitely have to have thick skin, he can come off arrogant!

Great prof, but he is bad with technology. Always seemed to have technical difficulties, incorrect keys, or late uploads. He definitely knew what he was talking about and was good at using analogies to help you remember key ideas. His exams are difficult, but that is why he gives you a half-page cheat sheet; doable class if you put in the effort.

Dr. Collins is such a good human being. VERY FLEXIBLE. I just wish he gave more extra credit. He lets us use half a sheet to write anything to use on the exam. Best advice is you do well on every HW and quiz and even grade scope assignments to get maximum points.

Dr.Collins is a great professor. He provides detailed notes and host weekly review sessions. His class is very challenging, Requires a lot of work. Recommend doing all of his extra practice worksheets and study guides prior to exam. He makes ochem interesting with his ways to relate the concepts to life.

While he can come off as arrogant at times, overall Dr.Collins is a great professor who cares deeply for his students. While the class is very difficult all the supplemental material he provides makes suceeding in the class very doable if you put in the work. His lectures are very infomative and super entertaining. Would recommend taking him.

Dr. Collins is a great professor. OChem is a difficult class, but he provides lots of materials that you can use to study, and also allows a half page cheat sheet for exams. It is a class you have to work hard at, but with office hours, worksheets, and putting time in outside of the class, it is certainly possible to do well.

Dr. Collins is excellent at making OChem achievable. He provided many materials for us to study, and encouraged us when it got tough. There are 4 tests, and they get harder as you go on. After each test he does a review session, go even if you're not doing the corrections. There's a purpose to everything, put in the work and you'll pass!

There are preclass assignments, postclass assignments, and post chapter quizes that ultimately took alot of time. He played a crucial role in how I changed my study habits to become more efficient based on the large workload, would highly recommend. He also swaps a the lowest exam grade with the final and has many assignments to boost your grade.

Collins is a good lecturer. There are pre-lecture videos as well as a full lecture during class time even though the class is supposed to be flipped classroom(a lot of work). The exams/final are hard but you get a cheatsheet. Your lowest exam grade can be replaced by the final and there is extra credit. His office-hours after exams are VERY helpful

Dr. Collins is a great professor that builds an amazing OCHEM 1 foundation. Makes his lectures fun and goes really slow making sure everyone keeps up. Goes on random tangents sometimes. My only complaint was that it seemed every Practice exam key had one mistake, which was super annoying when trying to prepare for test. .

Dr. Collins is the best prof for Ochem 1 IMO. His lectures keep you engaged, even if he does go off on a few tangents. He gives plenty of practice problems including worksheets after each topic covered and trouble topic videos. You also get 1/2 page cheat sheets for each exam which is a lifesaver when you start doing reaction mechanisms.

Fantastic teacher. Tests are difficult. Provides lots of opportunity to make up points for the difficulty of the tests with other assignments.

Professor Collins was awesome!! He has amazing lectures and overall the course of Organic Chemistry is what makes this class hard. He as a professor makes it easier with fun examples and scenarios to understand concepts. If you work for him he will work for you and provides lots of resource to prepare you. Highly recommend him.

Daniel "Pushin P" Collins. He is honestly a great professor, but is easily the hardest 227 O Chem professor that you can take. He gives a great foundation for OChem 1 which will prepare you for OChem 2 and onwards, but you will have to work extremely hard to get a good grade. Do EVERY supplemental worksheet he gives you + attend reviews trust me

Dr. Collins exams very ridiculously hard to the point the average on most of them was a 60. However, he gives so much to help bump your grade up and at the end of the semester, he curves on a massive scale. He is an insanely good lecturer and gives so much to help you succeed in the class. TAKE HIM!!!! He genuinely wants to see you do well in ochem

He is AMAZING! He really cares for his students and want to see them succeed. He does give homework for every chapter but gives multiple days to complete it. You also get cheat sheets on exams, 1 test correction where you can get 1/3 of points missed back, and the final replace your lowest test grade.

Dr. Collins is insane. He loves Chemistry, and he loves to teach it. He provides a myriad of online resources and allows attendance via Zoom, even though attendance is not required. Difficult exams but allows half of a sheet of paper cheat sheet. Tough but fair and willing to work help and accommodate.

CHEM 227 is a tough course but Dr. Collins made this class doable. Homework for each chapter is long but helps your grade, the tests are hard but if you use the book and the multitude of resources that he provides they are survive-able. He cares much more about your learning than grades so the overall grade is sometimes curved. Great professor!

Doctor Collins was a good professor. I will say his exams can be difficult but he gives a lot of practice material to study for it and grades fairly. I was only able to attend one of his office hours but he seemed irritated and did not try to answer my questions well, maybe he was having a bad day but he was rude. Very doable class in my opinion.

Personally I loved Dr. Collins, I thought he was great for an 8 am because he was funny and kept you entertained, but he gets some getting used to. He often strays off topic, but honestly it keeps you paying attention and it's never boring. His class exams were pretty hard, however, he curves the grades significantly at the end of the year.

The sweetest and funniest prof. OChem is a hard class, but he makes lectures very fun and interesting. There are some things he emphasizes more than other profs, but I do think it has all been things that has helped me further in 227 and in 228. Offers extra credit assignments (do them all!), and lots of practice before exams.

Great professor, great teacher. He does make the class harder than it has to be, but if you want to LEARN take his class

This class is very scary and Dr. Collins' tests are notoriously hard. But, he lectures are engaging and he gives many resources for practice that set you up for success. He wants you to succeed. You have to put in work for this class with pre-lectures, review session, weekly quizzes and homework. No matter who you take, ochem is a lot of work.

I highly recommend taking Dr. Collins. His lectures are very interactive and he provides many resources. He cares deeply about his students. His class requires that you put in the effort. Your grade will clearly reflect how much time you put into this class. OCHEM is difficult, but Dr. Collins does his best to help you succeed.

Collins is a great prof and very caring. I still struggled with the class, but the cheat sheets saved me. I loved his teaching style, he made lectures funny, and his notes were straight-forward. Exams are difficult, but easier compared to other profs. If he taught CHEM 228 I would take him again.

Dr. Collins is an amazing and caring professor. If you go to lecture, pay attention, do the homework and practice homework as well as every resource he gives you (which he gives you plenty to succeed) you will do great. Truly a great professor.

Very difficult exams. Amazing & engaging prof. TONS of extra resources (weekly reviews, RECORDS LECTURES) that no other prof gives. Explains concepts extremely well. Has a snarky attitude but it's more comedic than insulting, ppl r just snowflakes. Flipped classroom; tons of hw. Final replaces lowest exam and 1/3 of points back on exam of choice.

Firstly, something that isn't in the tags I can put on the review is that there is SO MUCH supplemental work. Sure, overall this class is extremely difficult and you will screw up a couple times, but I still came out with the A getting a 67 and a 72 on two of his tests. There are aktiv hw's, in-class ?'s, and 4 exams with a final at the end.

People are upset with his "attitude" throughout the class, but they were just mad that they weren't doing as well as they wanted to. His jokes in class make lectures enjoyable. This is a hard, weed-out class that you have to dedicate a LOT of time for. This professor gives you a lot of resources and practice problems that are similar to the exam.

I wanted to hate him so much to start the semester. While he comes off as mean or crazy in his lectures or his exams are harder than every other professor, he exactly the opposite: helpful, caring and gives so many opportunities to get the grade you want. Go to the weekly reviews, he uses old test questions that are harder than in class examples.

Dr. Collins was a great professor. He expects a lot from his students (and has extremely difficult exams) but gives the tools needed to succeed. He provides tons of great resources and practice materials, lectures in a way that makes topics understandable and digestible and is overall caring and supportive in a tough-love kind of way.

He was a good professor, the only thing is his exams are hard. He said it himself at the beginning of the semester. I failed 3/5 exams and still managed a B. I had too many classes to handle, but if I focused on his class, I feel like I could have done better. I didn't give it my 100%, so I saw what I expected. If you can, take an easier professor.

Amazing prof loved his lectures. All his tests were just like the hw's, if you go thru the optional worksheets and understand the concepts from each lecture you should easy get an A with this guy. Most people don't put in the work as it is their first o chem class and think they can get by wo the optional work but don't be like themAndYoullBeFine

Dr. Collins was an amazing professor! He is so caring and wants every student to truly understand organic chemistry. His tests are very difficult but if you do ALL of his provided extra and required materials, you will be prepared. I ended the class truly understanding the material rather than just "getting by" for the grade.

Was an engaging professor although sometimes he went off topic during class. He was pretty good at providing practice for the exams. Exams were pretty difficult. He was pretty helpful in office hours if you were ever confused about the material or had questions about the homework.

This was quite possibly the hardest class I have ever taken in my life but Dr. Collins was a great professor. Even though I got a C this class taught me more about myself than anything I've ever done. This class has very hard test but he gives you tons of resources and is caring about his students.

Dr. Collins was the best professor I've ever had. He DROWNED us in resources to study for exams, but only the homework and quizzes were required. Use the extra resources though, they WILL help you understand the material and get a higher grade in the class. I wish I could take him again for ochem 2. He's funny and cares way more than most profs.

He's very sarcastic and cusses in his lectures, but he cares about his students and wants them to succeed. His tests are hard but fair, and he usually has an extra credit question on them.

Amazing Professor! Lectures very digestible and engaging. GIVES TONS of resources to do extremely well in his class. Tests are fair but you must put in a ton of work. he is very caring of his students. He is very humorous and sarcastic. If you use all resources and office hours you will do well in his class not a blow off class.Would take him again

Collins is the best prof I've had at TAMU. Yes, ochem is hard... what did you expect? But he gives an incredible amount of practice worksheets with keys and allows a cheat sheet on his exams. He is a bit obtuse in lectures, with his analogies and personality, but the resources he provides are second to none.

Collins is the best professor I've had to date. Yes, his exams are very difficult, and the content in general is hard, but Collins is really great at teaching, and his humor kept lectures very engaging. Because of him, I actually ended up liking Ochem more than Gen Chem. I really wish he taught Ochem 2--I would take him again in a heartbeat.

He offers SOOOO many resources and he genuinely cares that we succeed. You just have to put in the work. He is very clear off the bat how the course will work. It's up to you whether you pass or not, go to reviews, do the homework, go to lecture, and you'll be fine.

Dr. Collins was the best professor I ever had here during my 6 semesters at A&M. He is an amazing lecturer, keeps the class engaged, and loves helping his students. He provides so much (and I cannot express this enough) practice worksheets to make sure you understand the material. His exams are not difficult if you prepare for them properly.

Great prof! While only the short homeworks and quizzes were mandatory, he gave us so much more opportunity to understand the material like reviews, worksheets, extra videos, etc. which are definitely recommended if you want to do well on the tests which are usually more difficult than lecture alone. Take initiative and study!

Had to retake orgo and this professor is way better than the last one. Lectures are recorded and posted on zoom, must do homeworks and practice problems (+prac tests) to do well. Tests are not that hard, he reuses the same format from practices. Loved lecture, very engaging. Only bad thing was many of the answer keys had incorrect answers.

DO EVERY WORKSHEET/PRACTICE HE PROVIDES. Yes, his exams are "difficult" but he gives you every resource you need to do well. Also, going to office hours to ask questions or listen to other people's questions is super helpful. Lots of room to improve grade with test corrections on one exam and a final replacement. Overall super good prof for orgo.

Great professor, really hard class which is kind of inevitable if you are taking Organic Chemistry. He made class fun and understood that the class was hard which is really helpful. Lots of work to do in this class, he makes worksheets that are really helpful, he offers lots of help and is caring. Great professor, hard class.

The class is a lot of work, but Collins is nice, esp 1 on 1. Sometimes lectures would be annoying but overall, just go to class and WATCH THE LECTURE VIDEOS!!!

If you want to learn, take his class. If you want an easy A, do not. He is by far the best in terms of teaching the material, however the exams are VERY challenging. He clearly loves his job and the subject, perhaps a little too much... this is reflected in the unique and interesting questions he will ask on the exam.

Dr. Collins is one of the best profs I've ever had. He is a great teacher and cares so so much about his students. He wants everyone to do good in his class and provides everyone with the means to do so. Ochem is a hard class but he makes it so much easier. He is also super organized and super smart. He can say some out of pocket stuff though.

from someone who doesnt have chem common sense, he rly explains concepts in fun ways (marvel, beyonce, relationship advice). flipped class, hw w/ 19-40 questions, 4 exams, corrections for 1 exm, end of ch quiz. currently taking 17 creds and his class is manageable (u jus have to put in the work)! he does review sessions, worksheets, & videos!

He makes it clear as to his opinions regarding Texas A&M. Not too many assignments, he loves participation in class. There is a connection between each one of his students.

Amazing professor. He provides A LOT OF RESOURCES that will help you succeed. His exams are tough but he gives you a cheat sheet that you can put any information you want. Gives LOTS of homework questions. Overall, if you want to actually LEARN ochem, take this class. If you're just trying to get an easy A, don't take him.

Dr. Collins was amazing. He is truly passionate about organic chemistry. Yes his exams are difficult but they are very doable since he gives out plenty of practice. He is fair with his grading criteria and the way he structures his class is in such an organized way! You will actually learn in this class and it won't just slip like other professors.

This professor really cares about his students. At certain times, he can be difficult to approach but he wants people to be succeed. You will have to work really hard as exams are difficult, but not impossible. Take advantage of the resources for this class to buffer the GPA because they are not available for upper level biochem.

Dr. Collins is a great professor. He is great if you want to actually understand ochem, instead of getting an easy grade. He assigns more homework than others and teaches concepts others don't, but he teaches them well. One slight is that he can go on tangents, which are really distracting. Honestly, the lab portion is what stressed me out more.

The thing about chemistry is that if you do enough practice it's literally impossible to fail. The advantage of taking Dr. Collins is that he gives you a TON of practice and answers to the practice. The lectures do involve tangents that are just barely related to chemistry. I found them funny and a nice break. You spend 3-5 hours week out of class.

Lots of homework, and hard exams. No matter how hard the exams are, however, he provides so many resources to prepare for them. Review videos, trouble sessions, practice exams, practice worksheets, etc. He also teaches you well for the future of this major which is helpful. Also super funny but I could see how his lectures are controversial.

Dr. Collins is undoubtedly the best professor I have had in my first year at tamu. He is one of the few professors who actually cares about his students and does his job so so well. The resources he gives (worksheets, yt videos, review sessions, practice tests) are amazing. Not only that, but he is actually engaging and funny during lectures.

If you have the ability to, take Dr. Collins for O-Chem! He is excellent! He will work you to the bone, but you will be well prepared for O-chem II! He provides so many practice worksheets and review sessions that if you do not understand what is going on, you can quickly find out. He is a very funny lecturer and he cares deeply about students.

provides countless resources to help you do well. Never seen a professor care so much about us doing well in his class, which is really comforting. his lectures are actually interesting and funny. Ochem was one of my easier classes because of him, despite the exams being tough. I'll be leaving ochem a much better student than I came in as.

He's the best professor that I had at a&m with no doubt. You can clearly tell that he cares about his students and he teaches ochem in such an easy way. Most people say that his exams are harder than other profs, but in reality, they are much easier if you do all the worksheets that he provides. Exams are not hard at all, but there is a LOT of hw.

Dr. Collins is the best

This is objectively a hard class with a lot of work and pre-lecture assignments, but Dr. Collins is a great lecturer. The class is also very structured, with lots of supplemental work to help study for the tests, so you know exactly what's expected of you for every exam.

Dr. Collins, I know you are probably reading this. Well, I didn't do the best in your class. Not as well as I wished. You sure didn't make it easy or try to do so, but you tried your best to teach, and it was very helpful. For the ones trying to learn, he's probably amongst the best, but for the ones who care more about grades, think twice!!!

There is a lot to say, but to sum it up: There are many resources he gives, and wants you to succeed even if it doesn't feel like it at times. This class is very difficult, and you have to put in a lot of work if you want a good grade. Tests are hard, and try to get a group to study with. This class prepares you for future harder classes for sure.

If you really want to truly learn OChem, take him. He's an incredible lecturer though his exams are pretty difficult (averages would be around 60-70). He is very generous with grading, giving us several free assignments to inflate our grade, and gives you SO many resources if you want to succeed. Take ONLY if you are willing to put in the work!

When I got stuck with this professor, I was super scared to take him, but honestly, if you just attend the SUNDAY REVIEW SESSIONS and really commit time outside of class to study lecture, you'll be ready for the exams! Trust me! Lots of hwk, but it's great practice for the exams. Hilarious rants during lecture too!!

Collins is awesome, nothing more to say. Funny guy, lenient, cares for his students and really empathizes with each and every one. Hard class so go to office hours or the CHEM help desk if you're struggling and study groups help immensely.

My god this class was difficult but it was worth it! He's a great professor and his lectures are pretty engaging but his exams are tough. However, he's very accessible outside of class with weekly review sessions, final review sessions, and a cheat sheet for every exam. He does put more emphasis on 3D structures than some of the other profs.

He was an amazing teacher! Gave students a ton of resources to succeed and do well. The tests were difficult, but that's expected since it's ochem, so be sure to study hard for them. His lectures and videos made things 100 times easier, and I wish that I could take him for ochem 2.

Ochem is a very difficult course, but Dr. Collins gives you all the resources to succeed in the class. There are worksheets and practice exams that have been helpful for exams. Be prepared to spend time on this class and attend

I don't know why people expect an organic chemistry class to be an easy A. You have to work to succeed, but Collins is amazing about giving people the tools they need to do so. Plenty of practice that resembles the type of questions on the exam, opportunities to get points back, a cheat sheet for each exam, and even bonus on the exams. Great prof.

Dr. Collins has genuinely made me enjoy a subject I spent years dreading. I never expect to laugh that much at 9 am on a Tuesday. Lectures are entertaining and easy to digest, and he gives lots of practice for exams. Do all the practice, and there's no reason you should be failing the exams. He is easily accessible in office hours and after class.

I DO in fact get the hype. Dr. Collins IS the hype, despite what other reviews may say. I did awful on the most recent exam, but to blame Collins for that failure is nothing short of insane. He has PLENTY of extra resources for EACH LECTURE and clearly outlines what will be on the exam. Yes, this class is difficult, but Collins makes it fun.

OChem is a hard class in general but Collins is very passionate about it and you can tell he loves his job. His exams are very tough but he does give a lot of practice material (reviews, videos, practice exams, worksheets etc). I would take him again, but def not an easy A. If you really wanna learn ochem and be prepared for 258 take him.

provides good resources to do well

Dr. Collins is an AMAZING prof. makes harder concepts much easier to understand. tests are difficult, but half page cheat sheet comes in clutch on exams 3, 4 and final for sure. gives SO many resources to study for exams and review sessions every week. overall great prof and really cares about his students. taking him for org 2. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!

Take him if you want to understand Ochem. Yes, it's hard, but if you put the work into ALL his numerous resources, you will be fine. Insanely funny and pretty organized. You will dedicate so much time to this class, but it is worth it. Use Chad's prep if you don't understand a topic. Exams are open-ended, but grades fair. Pay attention to detail.

Awesome prof! Learned a TON and had to study a TON but that's what ochem is. Dr Collins is funny and super helpful during office hours. Tests are hard but fair. Cheat sheet comes in handy and so do his zoom lectures. He posts many resources and wants you to succeed.

I am a big hater, but he was actually a great professor. Yes, his exams were extremely difficult, but if you do the practice worksheets he provides, then you will be fine. He also gives a cheat sheet for every exam, which is so clutch. This class was hard, but OCHEM is hard in general. He is a great professor and will teach you everything you need.

My glorious king Dr Collins. Yes his exams are challenging, but there is no shortage of material to help you prepare and succeed in every aspect of this class. Cheat sheets on exams make up for the difficulty. Guarantee you this guy has the most engaging & entertaining lectures out of any ochem prof out there. See you next semester goat!

Great guy and professor! Tough but fair. The class was hard but rightfully so. He provided more resources than you could use and so excelling in this class is up to you as the student. Put in the work and you will do well. He is very organized, knowledgeable and prepared.

Dr.Collins is such an amazing professor. The resources, the fun lectures, the cheat sheets on exams, the lecture recordings. Very helpful and answers emails quickly. One thing you have to remember though,-YOU HAVE TO STAY ON TOP OF THE MANY ASSIGNMENTS HE GIVES. This will either bring/drop your grade. he also preps you great for ochem and biochem.

Super engaging lectures and very humorous. Do all worksheets, practice, and help videos. Cheat sheet allowed on all exams. Exams are mostly free response with a few MCQ and does partial credit. Offers extra credit and some grade buffers as well. Cutoff for an A is an 89. Highly recommend taking him!

Collins is a great professor, don't let other reviews tell you otherwise. A ton of hw compared to other classes and the flipped classroom style can both get annoying. I didn't mind because the lecture time was purely going over examples which was great for understanding/asking questions. Put in a ton of practice and it's hard not to succeed.

He is genuinely the best professor I have ever had. He provides so many worksheets, practice exams, practice problems, videos, literally anything you may need to succeed, he provides. Is his class hard? Yes. I genuinely cannot fathom what you expect when you take organic chemistry. Anyone can succeed in his class if you just put in the work.

This class is hard, no matter who you take. Stick with Collins. He provides so many resources and is so engaging in lecture that this class actually seems easier than other profs, because you just know the material more. Is this class more time consuming than others? Yes. Will you understand ochem more than any other student in any other class? YES