4.7

Daniel Lowy

Chemistry - Northern Virginia Community College (all campuses)

4.7
Quality
2.9
Difficulty
94%
Would Retake
106
Reviews
4.7
Quality
2.9
Difficulty
4.7
Helpful
4.6
Clarity

94%

Would Retake

106

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What Students Say

Lectures are optional/boring

CHM241 - 2.0 rating

Thank God I never have to take this class again

CHEM241 - 3.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

41%

Textbook Required

9%

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Based on 60 grades
Most common grades:
A (38)
B (8)
A+ (7)
Grade Distribution
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Based on 62 reported grades
A: 38
B: 8
A+: 7
B+: 3
Common Tags
Caring (27)
Gives good feedback (20)
Inspirational (11)
Respected (10)
Amazing lectures (7)
Clear grading criteria (7)
Test heavy (6)
Accessible outside class (6)
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Ratings by Course

CHEM111

5.0

(5)

CHEM112

5.0

(1)

CHM112

5.0

(4)

CHM1425

5.0

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5.0

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CHEM131

4.5

CHM241002A

4.0

CHEM241245

4.0

CHM241CHM245

3.5

CHEM241

3.2

Reviews (106)
5.0
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CHM111
Apr 20, 2005

He teaches chemistry so good that makes you want to learn even more and mmore....

5.0
1.0
CHEM111
Jul 11, 2005

He's really good, the best. I've learned so much from that teacher can't wait to take another class with him.His method is really straightfoward so it's really easy for all students as long as you follow what is being asked.

5.0
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CHEM112
Jan 17, 2007

hes the nicest teacher i've ever had. i strongly recommend him!!!!

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CHM111
Feb 2, 2007

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5.0
1.0
CHM112
Aug 27, 2007

i took him for bof 111 n 112, i hate chem but, he was the best teacher i've ever had. he made me like n understand chem. he's very helpful, clear, n knos wat he's talking about. i wish if he teaches organic i'd definately take him & i strongly recommend him !

4.0
2.0
CHM111
Aug 29, 2007

Dr. Lowy is a great teacher. He does alot of drawings on the board and uses a lot of expamples and explinations from the book. He gives you a study guide before each test and also allows to re take a test if you did poorly on it. Labs are easy too, as long as you turn them in you'll mostly likely get an A in Lab. Took him for 111/112 got an A/B

5.0
3.0
CHM112
Feb 4, 2008

Great teacher! He's so nice and really wants his students to understand chemistry. He talks quietly but I got used to it. Exam study guides are extremely helpful. I would definitely take a class with him again!

5.0
2.0
CHM112
Jul 11, 2008

Dr. Lowy is one of the best professors at NVCC. He wants all of his students to learn and do well. He is very passionate about chemistry and teaching. I took him for CHM 111 and CHM 112. Some of his questions can be tricky and challenging, but he gives you all the tools and knowledge to answer them. I definitely recommend taking Dr. Lowy.

5.0
1.0
CHM111
Aug 28, 2009

I definitely recommend taking Dr. Lowy.

5.0
2.0
CHM1425
Apr 25, 2010

highly recommended

4.0
4.0
CHM241
Jun 23, 2010

Very straightforward about the tests. I only wish he was teaching CHM 242!!

5.0
2.0
CHEM111
Jul 22, 2010

It was my first time taking Chemistry and although his lectures are not always extremely clear, he is the nicest, most patient and helpful teacher. He wants everyone to do their best and lets you retake things. He is just an overall great human being

5.0
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CHM111
Aug 6, 2010

Prof. Loway is an amazing teacher i've ever met. He is approachable, kind, and patient. His lectures are unlear, but when you ask him question he explains it crystal clear. Provides Study guide, and retakes. Highly Recommmended! I jus wish he tought 112 this fall,

5.0
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CHM111
Aug 23, 2010

Dr. Lowy is a GREAT professor. He is extremely intelligent, and helpful. It's clear he wants his students to succeed. The combination of his lecture notes, and reading the text earned me an "A" in the course. His is a very fair grader and his tests are not insane. I just hope he's teaching Organic Chem in the spring! Highly recommended!!

5.0
3.0
BIO241
Nov 8, 2011

Dr. Lowy was a great teacher. Old school lecture technique; wrote notes on a chalk board after explaining the concept, which helped alot. Concerned about his students and if you show that you're working hard he rewards the effort. Lab reports every week are long and arduous, but do-able. Try hard, show effort, study and you'll do fine.

5.0
1.0
CHM112
Dec 23, 2012

He's the nicest professor I've ever met. You're not satisfied with your test grades, he'd let you retake them (except the final.) If you work hard and show efforts, he'd find a way to help you improve your grades. Highly recommended.

5.0
1.0
CHM241AND245
May 11, 2013

I highly recommend Dr Lowy. He is a good teacher.He Knows his stuff; I wish I could have him for CHM 242.

5.0
3.0
CHM241
May 15, 2013

Dr. Lowy is a wonderful teacher. I had him for CHM 112, 241, and 245. The material is difficult, but Dr. Lowy is always willing to go above and beyond to help a student understand. If you study hard, you will do well. My only regret is that he is not teaching the second semester of organic chem in the fall. Definitely sign up for Dr. Lowy!

5.0
1.0
CHM241AND245
May 17, 2013

Dr Lowy takes the time to explain the material and is extremely dedicated to helping his students do well in the class. The subject can be difficult, but he outlines exactly what is required and how to study in order to do well. I strongly recommend taking organic chem with him!!

5.0
2.0
CHM241
May 22, 2013

Dr. Lowy is an awesome professor! He explains the material and gives you homework to prepare for the test. The homework is not mandatory but if you can do the problems you will be in good shape. I would recommend you taking him.

5.0
2.0
CHEM241
May 31, 2013

I took an Ochem (CHEM241) from Dr. Lowy at NVCC. I got a recommendation letter from him and he was very helpful and supportive. He really tries to make you'll succeed and he is very supportive. If you have some questions, you will solve the questions instantly after you ask him. I will strongly recommend to take his class.

5.0
3.0
CHEM241
Jul 17, 2013

I would strongly recommend Pr. Lowy! During organic chemistry1 class, he always took the time to explain, gave us study guides and send us homework(not mandatory) to prepare us for the exam. Getting an A in this class will be a little bit difficult, but definitely possible by reading the book, going over exercises and homework.

5.0
3.0
CHM241
Jul 21, 2013

Dr. Lowy is a great professor. He truly cares about his students and does everything he can to ensure the material is understood. He is fair and makes himself available to answer questions. This class definitely helped me prepare for the MCAT exam and I'm glad I took it. Dr. Lowy is kind and personable and communicates quickly via email. Recommend!

2.0
5.0
CHM241
Oct 9, 2013

During his lectures, half of the class fall sleep and the other half are struggling to understand him. He takes point off for spelling!!! I am wondering if he teaches ENG or O-CHM in NVCC?

5.0
3.0
CHM241
Oct 28, 2013

Dr. Lowy is very nice professor. He is well organized,every thing is in his power point. He is very logical you will get real sens of organic chem.if you take his class. I took Organic Chem.(241) and lab (245), I got A in both classes. Getting A in this class is possible if you follow him and study hard.I strongly recommended to take his class

5.0
3.0
CHM241CHM245
Grade: Not_Sure_Yet
Oct 29, 2013

Lectures are straight forward with good examples. Book is very good, and practice problems are strongly encouraged. Grades are based only on exams, practice problems are similar concepts/style to exam. Lab has pre-lab quizes so if you study what you're going to do, you'll do well on quiz, and know what you're doing for lab.

5.0
2.0
CHM241
Nov 2, 2013

Dr. Lowy is a very nice professor. He is well organized; he care about his students . He is very supportive and he really tries to make you'll succeed. I took Chm (241) and Chm (245) I got A in both classes. If you attend his lecture and study handouts and book you could score A. I strongly recommended to take his class.

5.0
3.0
CHM241242
Nov 8, 2013

The best teacher ever. Very helpful and very nice. He take all his time to explain if you don't understand something. trust me and take his class you will love him...

5.0
3.0
CHM241
Grade: A
Nov 8, 2013

Dr. Lowy is the best at Nova. He is super cool. I took chm 241 and 242 with him and got A on both.

5.0
1.0
CHM241
Dec 15, 2013

Dr. Lowy is one of the best professors I have never seen. He rewards his student’s effort. He is a Very helpful and smart. He knows what he is doing. I recommend you to take him. I have learned a lot!

5.0
4.0
CHM241002A
Dec 16, 2013

Organic chemistry is a hard class but Dr. Lowy is the best! He does a great job of breaking down the material, answering questions and making himself available. Incredible study guides and test prep. Drops lowest grade which helps a lot

5.0
2.0
CHM241
Dec 19, 2013

He is a great professor. If you feel like you do not understand something - just talk to him, and ask questions. He is very helpful and willing to help his students. I would strongly recommend to take him.

4.0
2.0
CHM241245
Dec 21, 2013

Dr. Lowy is truly one of the nicest professors I've ever had, and such a kind person I've met. He really wants the best for his students. How I wish he would teach second part of organic chemistry!

5.0
2.0
CHM241
Grade: A
Dec 25, 2013

O-chem is a difficult class but Dr. Lowy was very helpful. He had slides as a guide, but most of his lecture was working through examples which was very helpful. I wish he was teaching O-Chem 2.

5.0
2.0
CHM141
Grade: A
Mar 5, 2014

Dr. Lowy was very enthusiastic and understandable. He was helpful in lab and happy to explain a tough concept. The people who had trouble in the class were primarily people who weren't reading the book, which is something you just can't do in Organic Chemistry. Dr. Lowy wrote me a great letter of recommendation to medical school.

5.0
3.0
CHM241245
Grade: A
Jun 10, 2014

Dr. Lowy is an excellent professor that did a great job at ensuring the students learned the required material. He makes himself available to students before and after class to make sure that they get the concepts. I would highly recommend this professor.

5.0
3.0
CHM241245
Jul 28, 2014

Dr. Lowy is great teacher. He wants the best for his students and puts in every effort so that his students do well in class. Organic chemistry is a difficult course and you need to put in 110% in order to get that A. He is a very generous and kind teacher. Put in the work and you will do well in his class

5.0
2.0
CHM241
Grade: A
Aug 23, 2014

Although Organic Chemistry is a tough subject, Dr. Lowy helps his students do the best they possibly can. In grading, he looks at your trends in grades versus just the raw score. So, you if you have a rough start, keep trying! I definitely recommend taking this course with Dr. Lowy.

5.0
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CHM241
Nov 5, 2014

Dr. Lowy is a great teacher and really wants his students to succeed. He uses lots of analogies in class, and it really shows how much he loves chemistry. His class was hard work but definitely worth it and I really enjoyed it.

5.0
3.0
CHM241
Grade: A
Dec 14, 2014

Honestly one of my favorite professors, this is not an easy class but if you read the book, study, and do the back of the book problems you should get an A. He is such a nice guy and pushes you to do your best. Tests are hard but easy grader. Trust me when i say buy the solution manual to the book absolutely essential to understanding the material.

5.0
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CHM245
May 10, 2015

Clear and succinct lecturer. Makes complex organic chemistry topics understandable. Would definitely recommend. Fair grader, laid back. Need the textbooksolutions manual for homework problems. Took the lab also, the lab reports are straight forward and not overly demanding.

5.0
3.0
CHM241
Jul 22, 2015

Very thorough lectures, clearly went through all material

5.0
1.0
CHM241
Jul 29, 2015

He is one of the best professor that I have ever had, i highly recommend him. He is open to any question. He is so patient and an easy A.

4.0
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CHM241
Grade: A
Jul 31, 2015

Professor Lowy is a fair professor. The course is difficult so be prepared to do many practice problems outside of class if you want to do well. The study guides are consistent with his exams. He is available for questions during the exam and is quick at replying to emails via gmail. He is funny and not scary as far as chemistry teachers go.

5.0
2.0
CHM241
Grade: A
Aug 25, 2015

Organic chemistry is one of the scariest science courses, but Dr. Lowy makes it easy and fun. His lectures are very organized and he genuinely cares about each student's success. Go to the class, take notes, and do your homework- you will enjoy organic chemistry and will be solidly prepared for higher level courses as well!

5.0
1.0
CHM241
Aug 29, 2015

Dr. Daniel Lowy is hardworking and respected professor. He makes subject matter clear

5.0
2.0
CHM 241 245
Grade: A
Oct 21, 2015

He really wants his students to succeed. He keeps his class and lab easy while he gives thorough feedback to help you improve, so without feeling overwhelmed, you can learn everything you need to be competitive in the future. His color-coded diagrams are very helpful for understanding structures and mechanisms, so make sure to bring color pens :)

3.0
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CHEM241
Dec 21, 2015

Thank God I never have to take this class again. His lectures are all over the place. He really means well, but I don't understand why he is rated so high. I also took his Chem 245 lab. That was a fun class. It is better you stay home and study his study guides on your own.

5.0
3.0
CHEM241
Dec 24, 2015

Professor Lowy is a very knowledgeable and helpful teacher. He is very flexible when it comes to grading and always tries to help the students out. He is an excellent lab teacher as well. As long you put in the work an A/B should be manageable.

5.0
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CHEM241
Grade: A+
Dec 31, 2015

Organic Chemistry is a very challenging class, and you should be ready to this fact. There is no magic power which can easily push you forward without your own effort and desire to work hard. Dr. Lowy helps every student to comprehend such difficult material and to be successful in his class. He is always polite, intelligent, and very helpful.

5.0
3.0
CHEM241
Grade: B
Jan 3, 2016

BEST ORGANIC CHEMISTRY PROFESSOR. ABSOLUTELY SAVED MY SEMESTER WITH HIS EXAM RETAKES, AND IS SO HELPFUL AND UNDERSTANDING. HE IS SO CLEAR WITH HIS LECTURES IN CLASS EVEN AN IDIOT LIKE ME WAS ABLE TO FOLLOW ALONG. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE TAKE HIM!!! DONT PLAY YOURSELF *DJ KHALED VOICE*!!!!

5.0
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CHEM241
Grade: A
Jan 4, 2016

Dr. Lowy is a great Organic Chem teacher. He breaks down complicated concepts into easily-understandable bits, is very patient, and cares deeply for his students. Ask questions when you don't understand something. It's a difficult subject but I enjoyed the lectures, labs, and learned a lot. He made it worth attending a Saturday class.

5.0
3.0
CHEM241
Grade: A
May 19, 2016

Professor Lowy really cares about his students and always stops to answer questions. Everything that you need to do well in this class is available, but you definitely need to put the work in and utilize your resources. Organic chemistry is a tough course by nature, but Professor Lowy is very fair and very understanding. He clearly loves teaching!

5.0
3.0
CHM241
Grade: A
May 28, 2016
Would take again

Dr. Lowy is awesome, but this is organic chemistry and you're going to have to work to succeed. With that said, he is an extremely generous grader and the exams are straightforward if you do the recommended problems from the book. Labs were sometimes long, but were interesting. Highly recommended.

5.0
3.0
CHEM241
Grade: A
May 31, 2016
Would take again

Dr. Lowy is an amazing professor! Strongly recommend you take his course. Organic chemistry is a difficult course to take but he offers a lot of examples and makes everything simpler. Took him for both lecture and lab. He provides study guides for all his exams and is available for any questions you may have. You wont regret taking his class.

5.0
3.0
CHM241AND245
Grade: A
Jul 3, 2016
Would take again

Dr. Lowy was amazing! He is very approachable and cares a lot about his students even after they are done with his course. He is very intelligent and wants his students to understand! One of the sweetest professors I have ever come across!

4.0
2.0
CHM245
Grade: A
Jul 17, 2016
Would take again

Lowy's alright. Hands-off at lab (grades quizzes while you work), but will help if you ask. Quizzes are short answers/mult. choice (from lab docs). Final's from quizzes/lab docs. Reports are tedious (3 pages rewrite of the lab doc). Due dates are irrelevant. Takes points off for specifics, but hard to get below a 90 if you try. Class ends early! :)

2.0
2.0
CHM241
Grade: A
Jul 30, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Lowy's mediocre. Lectures are optional/boring. Copies slides onto the board, so people don't attend class. He's very quiet/mumbles. Asking questions doesn't provide clarity. Homework's optional, but it's the only source of practice Lowy gives. Grade based on 3 exams. They're easy because Lowy skips the hard sections in the course. Use the textbook.

5.0
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CHM241CHM245
Grade: B
Jul 31, 2016
Would take again

I took Dr. Lowy for CHM 245: Organic Chemistry I and the Lab course. I do not attend NVCC but have found him to be a genuinely caring professor. Dr. Lowy is passionate about Orgo and he truly wants to see his students succeed in his course. Exams are pretty straightforward if you read chapters + do online practice questions.

5.0
3.0
CHEM241
Sep 5, 2016
Would take again

Dr. Lowy is a great professor who really wants to see his students succeed. Attendance in class is important (no one ever skipped in my section) because his lectures are thorough and are consistent with what he tests on. Organic chemistry is a difficult subject but Dr. Lowy always stops to answer questions and is very available to his students.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Caring
5.0
4.0
CHEM111
Grade: A
Dec 22, 2016
Would take again

A very humble professor who enjoy seeing his students doing well in his class. i will definitely take him again.

Respected
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
5.0
4.0
CHM241
May 8, 2017
Would take again

Dr. Lowy is one of the best professors I have taken in my life. Having dropped organic chemistry a decade ago I was fearful, but by studying hard became one of his top students. Dr. Lowy made organic chemistry more understandable and was always happy to answer questions. He genuinely cares about you learning organic & I 100% recommend him.

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
4.0
CHEM241245
Grade: A
May 24, 2017
Would take again

Dr Lowy is just the perfect person who can teach you a tough subject like Organic Chemistry. Not only do you learn a great deal from his lectures (more so than any text), you develop the right skills and expertise to apply them should you need them in the future. In my case, the organic chemistry on MCAT seemed much easier and I owe it all to him.

Respected
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
4.0
3.0
CHM245
Grade: A
Jul 29, 2017
Would take again

Always nice, never refuses to help, reasonably forgiving of conflicts in schedule

Gives good feedback
Respected
Participation matters
5.0
5.0
CHEM241
Grade: A-
Aug 1, 2017
Would take again

Took Prof. Lowy's Org Chem course over summer, which I really enjoyed. He's personable, encourages discussion, and is incredibly intelligent. Helps if you're interested in the topic but the lectures were clear and I learned a ton. He was always available for questions outside of class and feedbacks were super helpful. Two thumbs up, 110% recommend

Skip class? You won't pass.
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
CHEM241
Aug 28, 2017
Would take again

Dr. Lowy is really intelligent and helpful. Took both chem 241 and 245 over the summer. He is a very fair grader and very flexible with the schedule. Ochem is a tough class and he did his best to help the students. He was availbale for questions especially through email which was very useful. I will highly recommend taking class from him

Gives good feedback
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Caring
5.0
3.0
CHM241AND245
Grade: B
Sep 8, 2017
Would take again

Dr Daniel Lowy, is one of my favorite professors. He is friendly and easy to approach with questions and problems. I must warn, O-chem is not an easy subject and you wont and cant pass if you don't study. I found his lectures very helpful for exam and interesting. The lab is certainly the best I ever had.

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
GROUP PROJECTS
5.0
3.0
CHM241245
Grade: A
Sep 29, 2017
Would take again

A chemistry master, Professor Lowy cares about the success of every student. To learn the material, you must practice the problems after his lecture and use the answer guide book. The lecture and especially the lab portion trained me to communicate and respect my peers through teamwork, the exact skills I will use as a physician assistant.

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Caring
2.0
5.0
CHEM131
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 11, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Dr. Lowy is kind, but shouldn't be teaching lower-level chemistry. He goes on about concepts WAY above general chem, leaving little time for the actual material we needed to cover. Never gave out a syllabus, very disorganized, unclear about assignments and due dates, or how your grade is calculated. He made this class more confusing than necessary.

4.0
3.0
CHM111
Grade: A
Dec 17, 2017
Would take again

Most boring mumbling lectures ever, that makes truancy enticing, trust me you will fail. He will go a 100 to make sure serious students do well. Will let you retake exams you fail in upon timely request with similar questions. His class is laid back but don't be fooled you will fail. Take him and teach yourself you will pass. Depend on you tube.

Gives good feedback
Caring
Would take again
5.0
3.0
CHEM111
Jan 10, 2018
Would take again

Dr. Lowy is a wonderful educator. He is very intelligent but also extremely humble. He is one of the most caring and approachable professors Ive ever had. He would take the time to go over any questions you may have to help you succeed. Pay attention in class, ask questions, and do the homework, you will do great. I highly recommend his class.

Gives good feedback
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Would take again
5.0
4.0
CHEM131
Grade: A+
Feb 20, 2018
Would take again

Dr. Lowy is one of the most kind people I've ever met, and he also happens to teach Chemistry. His office hours are very helpful if you don't understand something in class. Do not hesitate to reach out to him with questions or concerns about the class as he is more than willing to modify something for your sake. Absolutely would take him again!

Inspirational
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Caring
4.0
3.0
CHM245
Grade: A
Jul 28, 2019
Would take again

Dr. Lowy is a great choice for the CHM 245. He allows you to work in small groups throughout the course and allows groups to work fairly independently. He's readily available for question or clarification during experiments, too. Great choice for mature students who don't want to be hand-held. Clear grading criteria, fairly easy quizzes and exam.

Participation matters
Graded by few things
Group projects
5.0
3.0
CHM241245
Grade: A
Jul 30, 2019
Would take again

Dr. Lowy is the kindest professor Ive ever had. He cares about you, tries his best to make anything easier than they are, and always there for you. I had him for both CHM241 & 245.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Caring
5.0
4.0
CHEM241
Grade: B
Aug 6, 2019
Would take again

I took OChem over the summer with Professor Daniel Lowy. Professor Lowy is an incredible professor. He is very kind, respectful and truly cares about his students. He is always available so do not hesitate to contact him with any questions/concerns. After taking his class, I can definitely say that he truly loves what he does and is great at it!

Respected
Test heavy
Caring
5.0
2.0
CHEM241
Grade: A
Oct 31, 2019
Would take again

Dr. Lowy was an amazing professor and truly pushed me to become a better student. He was passionate and had a way of explaining concepts in the easiest way possible. I still remember him pulling me aside after class one day and telling me i could do better after a test, that stuck with me and made me realize he truly cares about his students.

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
3.0
CHEM241
Grade: B
Mar 31, 2020
Would take again

Dr. Lowy is a fantastic teacher and truly cares about his students. He wants you to do well in his class. He answers emailed questions, will stay after class with you, and will take your effort into account when grading. I hadn't had a chem class in 4 years, catching up for O-chem was only possible because of him. Take Lowy, you wont regret it!

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Caring
5.0
4.0
CHEM241
Grade: A
May 11, 2020
Would take again

Lectures with dr. Lowy are very interesting. He has a lot of "real world" experience and you can often hear him say something like: "this reaction is impractical in real life because...". Material in this class is not easy. You have to put in the work, but Dr. Lowy is knowledgeable, fair, helpful and understanding. Highly recommend!

Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
4.0
CHM245
Grade: A
May 11, 2020
Would take again

Each lab has pre-lab quiz to ensure the everybody is familiar with the material. Dr. Lowy explains the theory before the lab very well and answers any practical questions as well. The post-lab group papers are formal and expected to meet certain standard. Overall the class is great. You can learn a lot if you are ready to put the work in.

Gives good feedback
Group projects
Caring
5.0
3.0
CHEM241
Grade: B
May 18, 2020
Would take again

Dr. Lowy is very caring and wants you to pass his course. Orgo is a very difficult course, but he makes sure you do well. He also is always willing to write letters of recommendation for you regardless of when you took his course. Highly recommend; take him!!

Test heavy
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
3.0
CHM241
Grade: A
Jun 25, 2020
Would take again

I took OCHEM with Dr. Lowy during a summer session all day on Saturdays. His lectures were a compilation of old textbook versions, but he talked through all the examples and related it to "real world" material. The only grades for the lecture was the tests, but he was a fair grader and had one EC problem. He is super responsive to email questions.

Accessible outside class
Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
5.0
3.0
CHEM241
Grade: A
Jul 27, 2020
Would take again

Dr. Lowy is very knowledgeable and incredibly caring. He is very flexible, responsive, provides excellent feedback, and always available to answer your questions. Your grade is based on three exams which are not easy, but Dr. Lowy is a fair grader and offers opportunities to earn EC. If you attend the lectures and study hard, you will do well.

Gives good feedback
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
3.0
CHEM241
Grade: B
Aug 17, 2020
Would take again

Professor Lowy was awesome! The class is already hard so its nice to have a professor that will help you when he sees youre trying. I struggled a little in this class but because I reached out to him asked questions he was super helpful when I needed. He also wrote my letter or rec for PA school! Definitely would take him again!

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Participation matters
4.0
5.0
CHEM241
Grade: C
Aug 18, 2020
Would take again

Dr. Lowy is very kind and considerate, and kindly willing to work with students on schedule problems or test retakes. He answers all questions as well as he can and is excited about what he teaches. Overall, he is great to learn from and does his best to accommodate everyone! Had a great time in this class.

Graded by few things
Test heavy
Caring
5.0
3.0
CHM241
Grade: A
Aug 25, 2020
Would take again

Dr. Lowy is a great professor! I took ochem 1 with him this summer. I barely needed to look at the textbook because his lectures were amazing and clear. I appreciated his help and feedback. He is understanding, and very accessible outside of class. He gave thorough explanations in class and over email. I wish he taught ochem 2, too!

Accessible outside class
Test heavy
Caring
5.0
2.0
CHM241245
Sep 25, 2020
Would take again

I had the chance to take Organic Chemistry I class with Dr. Lowry last summer. Orgo is hard, but Dr. Lowry it there to help. He provides great support and really wants you to succeed. Moreover, I needed a letter of recommendation for a competitive program and he did not hesitate to help. I am grateful for having him as my professor.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
CHEM241
Grade: A
Oct 23, 2020
Would take again

I took organic chemistry with Dr. Lowy. He is very committed to his students. I loved his style of teaching. He provides excellent feedback on exams. I would highly recommend taking his class. He has also been extremely helpful and encouraging outside of class as well by writing letters of recommendation.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Caring
5.0
4.0
CHEM241
Grade: A+
Jul 4, 2021
Would take again

Dr lowy is one of the best if not the best Professors youll have during your four year of college. Hes one of those professors youll always remember. His teaching methods are simple but effective. His exams cover all what you need and more with some bonus questions that help. Hes not strict at grading and appreciates and understandshis students

Accessible outside class
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
CHM241
Grade: A
Aug 24, 2021
Would take again

Dr. Lowy is a great professor, very knowledge on organic chemistry, and fair. He will always help and answer questions. The class is not difficult. There's no HW, but you do need to put effort into the class to pass. I recommend reading the textbook, doing practice problems, and asking questions if you have any. There were 3 total exams.

Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
Lecture heavy
5.0
2.0
CHEM241
Grade: A
Sep 13, 2021
Would take again

Prof. Lowy is so helpful. pay attention to his lecture, you will get good grade.

Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
3.0
CHEM241
Grade: A
Feb 7, 2023
Would take again

Textbook is not required, but I found the one he recommended VERY useful. It has just the right amount, right questions that will help you succeed - just do those practice problems! What I love the most about Dr. Lowy's class was Dr. Lowy! He is super kind, respectful, and knowledgeable. Don't be scared, Dr. Lowy truly does care about his students.

Clear grading criteria
Caring
Respected
5.0
2.0
CHEM241
Grade: A
May 12, 2023
Would take again

Professor Lowy is amazing for organic. I struggled my first time taking this at a different school, he made the material much easier to learn and understand. I have a much better understanding of organic. He was kind, accessible, and very knowledgeable providing lots of examples of exam questions and study guides for each exam. Would recommend!

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
3.0
CHEM241
Grade: A
May 15, 2023
Would take again

Professor Lowy is very responsive and his lectures and exams are very straight forward as long as you understand the concepts involved, he is also readily willing to help the student with problems, and letters of recommendation.

Get ready to read
Gives good feedback
Inspirational
5.0
3.0
CHEM241
Grade: B
Aug 18, 2023
Would take again

Dr. Lowy is a very kind and respectable professor. I required some accommodations and he was more than happy to give them. He has quite a exquisite background, and has received numerous awards and published many articles. Be sure to study and attend class, since the class is graded off tests. I would 100% recommend this professor to anyone.

Amazing lectures
Respected
Graded by few things
1.0
4.0
CHM241
Grade: D-
Sep 30, 2023

Weeks into his course I can only describe him as boring.lectures dont go beyond him reading the slides he has.He explain key concepts vaguely and until now he hasnt solve any exercise in class.The study guide he gives is nothing more than words saying what concept we should know not a simple exercise that could be in the exam.

Lecture heavy
Test heavy
Graded by few things
5.0
3.0
CHEM241
Grade: A
Nov 30, 2023
Would take again

My favorite professor at Nova. Although Orgo is challenging, Dr. Lowy is a wonderful mentor to his students. Three years later, he not only wrote me a grad school recommendation on a short timeframe, but also gave me valuable advice for approaching interviews and helped review several lab techniques that were especially relevant to my program.

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
5.0
CHEM241
Grade: B+
Dec 10, 2023
Would take again

It is a tough class, I need a lot of work by listening to his lecture with his power point and research. Make sure you have a lot of time to study. The professor was very helpful in responding to my question.

EXTRA CREDIT
Gives good feedback
Caring
5.0
3.0
CHEM111
Grade: A
Dec 11, 2023
Would take again

Professor Lowy is an excellent Professor with lots of industry knowledge and experience. We learned many fun facts in class, like how the perfume Chanel No. 5 smells the way it due to a combination of aldehydes! He is caring, wants his students to do well, and is very accommodating. If you devote time each week to studying, you will do well.

Clear grading criteria
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
3.0
CHEM241
Grade: A+
Dec 13, 2023
Would take again

Dr. Lowy is an inspiring professor. His passion for chemistry is infectious and I really enjoyed the philosophical tidbits he would provide in class. He is very caring and invested in students' growth and understanding of the material. Dr. Lowy helped me gain a deep appreciation for organic chemistry.

Inspirational
Caring
Respected
4.0
2.0
CHEM241
Grade: A+
Dec 18, 2023
Would take again

Dr.Lowy allowed me to see the beauty within Organic Chemistry, and I've learned to enjoy it. Dr.Lowy wasn't a tough grader, and he responded to emails. This class was on zoom, and it required lots of independent study. My only suggestion would be to add office hours. Offers 1 exam retake, which improved my grade! Powerpoints and textbooks used.

Get ready to read
Caring
Lecture heavy
5.0
3.0
CHEM241
Grade: A-
Feb 24, 2024
Would take again

He is a great professor and has a high rating for a reason. I absolutely loved his lectures. He has great and quality content. He makes sure you understand and explains your questions to you perfectly. I will definitely take his class again. Much better than most of the professors I have had at my university.

5.0
3.0
CHM241
Grade: B+
Apr 19, 2024
Would take again

Prof. Lowy's teaching was outstanding and he was accommodating! He provided his material knowledge every week. On the first day, he clearly explained his instructions incl. bonus points for each exam and a recommendation letter to get into a professional school. Don't miss any classes and study well the materials, you will get a very good grade.

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
5.0
3.0
CHM241
Grade: A
May 9, 2024
Would take again

Prof. Lowy is absolutely the best for organic chem. His lecture is a little bit monotone but he provided a lot of helpful materials. Hw isn't graded. Tests are heavy, and there are only 3 tests for the total grades, but he gave chance for improvement to help you learn. He always answers emails outside of class. Great professor to learn from!

Participation matters
Gives good feedback
Graded by few things
5.0
3.0
CHEM241
Grade: A+
Jan 9, 2025
Would take again

Dr. Lowy is an amazing professor and absolutely wants every student to succeed! He is clear with what is necessary to do well and is willing to help. He provides slides, worksheets, and textbook readings to ensure students have options for learning material. My only regret is that Dr. Lowy is not teaching organic chemistry II next semester.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
4.0
CHEM241
Grade: B+
Jan 21, 2025
Would take again

Professor Lowy makes organic chemistry engaging. His lectures are clear, and he's happy to help. Attending class and using resources like the textbook and Unstuck study are key. It's a challenging but rewarding course.

5.0
3.0
CHEM241
Grade: A+
Feb 11, 2025
Would take again

Dr. Lowy is a fantastic professor! I took his CHM 241 course and it was one of the best decisions I've made! Dr. Lowy's powerpoints are very helpful as he provides many examples & practice problems. He also provided reviews prior to exams. Dr. Lowy really sets students up well for success and is very caring. I highly recommend taking his course!

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Caring
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