Dr. Ramella gives pretty clear lectures, although sometimes he spends a little too much time explaining the concept. He also expects the students to answer the questions he asks them.

Had Professor Ramella for Chem 1031. Show up to Lecture as he does cover the material. Mastering Chem does assign more difficult problems than are shown in class, but the book does help with these problems and the questions are in line with the topics in class and there are only 10 questions. Go to office hours of you need help and he will give it

Well Dr. Ramella has tough tests than other professors. However there is a curve at the end of the semester (but you dont want to rely on curves!). No one knows what to expect on his tests (there is always a surprise). Also really helpful during office hours and a nice person to have a chat with.

While his accent is a little heavy, if you go to his office hours he will explain a topic to you up, down, and sideways. I was super frustrated early on but by the end of the semester I really improved. He focuses more on problem-solving than concepts and curves generously. I stopped going to lecture and only visited office hours for help tbh

Dr. Ramella does have some hard tests, but he gives huge curves which is okay. If you want to pass in his class, expect to read the textbook and do practice problems otherwise, you'll get a bad grade. He will help with any question you have if you go to him. He is easily accessible and reply's to emails fast. Take him if you actually want to learn.

A lot of people weren't fans of Dr. Ramella, but I know I was. Sure the tests are hard, but if you read the textbook, actually learn through mastering chemistry, and do review exams, the curve should place you in the A range. Plus, he drops your lowest exam. *If you need help, GO TO HIM! He's super chill.

Good person. Bad teacher. You are on your own without a doubt. Tough and makes your semester hell but it's likely you'll get through it if you put in a ridiculous amount of effort. He tries to keep the class engaged and awake with jokes and piazza questions. Exam average is always an F, but the curve is everyone's savior.

Greatest professor ever. He makes the test and homework hard because it's basically what you'll be doing in the real world, plus he drops the lowest exam anyways. He curves like super hard, usually 15-20%. Basically if you can get a 75-80 you get an A. However do expect to read the textbook and study like 3-4 hours for this class.

Definitely does not give you an easy A, but his class is very curve heavy. He uploads previous tests on the Blackboard page for you to practice from and is always there to help you There is a lot of work, but it is well worth it. You don''t have to attend class because he uploads lectures online. Go to the review sessions before tests, they help!

Sometimes his lectures can be confusing, but he offers an incredible amount of help outside the class and is super helpful in office hours. You DO have to put in a good amount of work, but if you truly strive to learn and do your best he will recognize it. He is super caring and gets to know students on a personal level.

I LOVE THIS MAN!!! maybe he isn't the best "teacher" during the lecture, but he is caring, funny, makes his best to entertain us during the lecture with all the experiment he does. tests are hard, but there's a huge curve in the end. you can always find him in his office. i love how engage he is with his us and how he wants us to LEARN.

Chemistry is hard, duh. Ramella will make you work for it but so will any other science class. WELCOME TO COLLEGE. He is incredibly accessible outside of class, cares deeply about his students and genuinely wants them to do well. Skim the chapter before lectures, show up, practice A LOT, make sure he knows your name. You will do fine. I loved him.

The best possible way I could spend my Friday's afternoons. Not only the greatest teacher ever, but also the greatest life form ever. I wish he was my father and brother and mentor and god.

amazing, a real treat

Dr. Ramella is a great human being, no doubt about it. His lectures are alright and will give you an idea of what you need to study. However, the textbook has rendered me useless since majority of the exam material is actually on a college level and the textbook is not. He is very approachable so take advantage of his office hours!

I honestly think Ramella gets a lot of hate for no reason. He's a great guy, very helpful during office hours and not even that bad during lectures. Only skip lecture if you make an effort to watch the lectures online. Exams are difficult but the curve is huge. I had around a 70 avg on exams and ended with an A-. The guy does want you to do well.

The love of my life! He admires students who take the time to visit him during office hours, complete the extra credit assignments, and study incessantly. He doesn't focus so much on number values, but rather notices how much time and effort you put into his class. Will be taking him again! Also, attend the PASS sessions... they are SO helpful!

Great professor, my favorite chem professor that I've had in my whole life. I took chem 1 and chem 2 with him and it was great. He is always around to help you, and especially in the flipped class, he helps so much. There is a huge curve at the end of the semester (20 points) so you will pass the class.

Another semester with my favorite professor! Taking him for both Orgo 1 and 2. If you really want to learn something in chemistry and appreciate it, highly suggest you take him. He really notices how much work each and every one of his students put in. Take advantage of his office hours; he is beyond helpful.

A real treat. 4 exams, but they really help you for the final exam. Makes you want to learn organic chemistry to the best of your ability. Best orgo professor hands down... cannot wait to have another semester with him!

Dr. Ramella is easily one of the best professors Ive ever had. Make sure to go to his office and get to know him, hes a wonderful guy and ALWAYS willing to help. Lectures are good but youll learn the most by going to see him personally. Quizzes/packets prepare you very well for exams. Couldnt have asked for a better orgo professor.

I LOVE THIS MAN. Took all my chemistry courses with him, he's seriously the best in the department! Not only does he make you work for it and teaches you well, but is the SWEETEST human being!!!

I left a bad review for him last semester but honestly I would recommend taking him. I thought I was gonna fail the class but ended up with a B- because of the curve.

Yes, Ramella's class is not a cake walk. He makes good analogies and explains well in the lectures. He also has you get an app to answer questions (sorta like Kahoot) which he will then solve on the board. He is receptive to questions. He does cover some content very quickly, and there is a lot of online homework, but this class is doable and fun.

Best chemistry professor at temple

Ramella is a tough grader + funny guy! Beware that test averages are usually in the 50s. Dont let that discourage you since there is a massive curve at the end. ALWAYS available in office hours, willing to help, I came in at 7 PM once and he was there. The key to passing is doing all prac tests, HW and *getting the ACS study book for the final*.

Love him!!! Hes literally the best prof to take for Gen Chem, take him over Price! He knows the class is hard but he wants everyone to do well and hes always available at his office hours. Curve is huge youll pass.

Alright here's deal. Let's face it! Chemistry is not for the weak. It doesn't matter what professor you have. Chemistry is hard! That being said, Ramella doesn't deserve the bad reputation he gets. He's super nice, accessible and always answers question. He curves the exams as well. Take HIM but expect to work for it!

Dr. Ramella is an amazing professor. He definitely cares about his students and wants to see them succeed. With that being said, you have to work in his class. His packets and homework are meant to be difficult to get you thinking, and you have to study a lot for his exams. If you have any trouble, definitely go to his office hours

Dr. Ramella is the professor that you want to take for orgo, seriously. The material is so hard and I do not know how I would have gotten through the class if it weren't for Ramella. I would say packets and quizzes really prepare for exams. If you put in the work, it is manageable

He gave very real advice and is not afraid to tell you what he thinks. I had homework every week for seminar, but they were all assignments I could finish thirty minutes before class started. Just hand the homework in on time, and you'll pass. The presentations were boring though. Class was much better when he was just talking.

Best chem professor at Temple PERIOD. Had him for both GenChem and Orgo, and I don't regret it. Besides being good at explaining things, he's very accessible outside the classroom. He's the only professor I've encountered at Temple who hosts long office hours (34hrs) five days a week. He's a real gem!

Dr. Ramella is one of those professors who will get you to learn Gen. Chem and not just learn enough to pass in the best way possible. I definitely feel he is credited to my success in upper level courses because of how he taught CHEM1032, do not be intimidated!

Yes chemistry 2 is hard. Yet Ramella makes it tolerable. He is available in his office more times than not for your questions. You do need to pass every module with a 90 or above, which sucks. But overall, I would 100% take him for chemistry.

Ramella inspired me. He is funny and extremely nice. I learned a lot in his class.

Great professor, w a very good sense of humor, very clear with his expectations. Tests are hard but he's always available and willing to help. If you fail all the tests and pass all the labs you'll still pass the class. A 50 is considered passing on a test. A decent amount of HW but it's not to time consuming. Do the work on time and you'll pass.

Ramella is really great, would definitely take again. He does provide a lot of information during lectures, so get ready to take notes. He accepts late work and accommodations, and is lgbtq+ friendly.

He was cool

cool guy, awesome professor, you will be ready for orgo sections of mcat. loves his job and his students. made us risotto on the last day of orgo 2.

Ramella is a great professor! He goes through lectures slowly and encourages questions. There are a lot of quizzes, but making friends and working together makes them easier. His exams are fair. The synthesis problems can get tricky, but the curve is very generous. Only thing is he was rarely there for office hours.

The curve was pretty generous, with an 85+ being an A. He tends to over-teach sometimes, though. His tests are always much harder than the final, but they get you prepared for the final, which is much easier in comparison to his midterms. You needed to know your stuff to stand a chance at the recitation quizzes.

I literally love Ramella. He's funny asf but also an incredible teacher. His lecture are not super boring and I took him for both Orgo 1 and 2 and I got an A in 1. His tests are kinda hard but as long as you actually want to learn the content and pay attention you will be fine.

Ramella has a clear style of teaching and goes over the necessary materials in class, as well as some practice problems, which are expected to be answered through Poll Everywhere for a grade! The exams were quite tough, but if you actually put in the effort and learn everything that he is teaching, then you should be able to pass the exams.

I took Organic Chemistry II with him as the instructor, and while it was not an easy class by any means, he helped me get through it. Dr. Ramella made a point to talk to every student and was able to make the environment more comfortable to ask questions. He is a genuinely passionate educator who seems to enjoy helping people learn chemistry.

Ramella genuinely cares that his students learn. His exams are difficult with lots of trick questions but, it is 100% possible to get an A. It honestly depends on the work you put in. While it's difficult, you will actually learn in this class compared to other professors. Study, go to lectures, do the work, and you'll get your A easily.

Overall good professor, definitely cares more about his higher chem classes like gen chem 2 or organic chem. I would take him again, however there's lots of homework and participation does matter.

I had Dr. Ramella for Gen Chem 1, he was decent. He had a nice curve, an 85 was an A. In order to truly understand the lectures you need to preview the material before or else whatever he says is gibberish, lecture serves as a bit of a review. Recitation quizzes are fair, exams are alright. He's a bit mean during office hours. I'd retake.

He is a tough grader, but he actually uses examples that help you understand the concept better. He is a chill guy outside of the class, and the grade percent to get an A was 85%. If you did all the homework, got 75% on all quizzes, and about a 70-80% on each exam, you could get an A.