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“He's a really great professor and actually explains into details”
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Reviews (99)
He is a great teacher. Very easy to work with. Makes chemistry interesting.
Very good teacher and really knows chemistry! I think he's good-looking for a 39 year old.
Cool instructor with hot looks! Friendly, professional, and fun!
He's extremely professional and very much lovable, but he's very lonely and depressed with no wife or kids.
EASIEST CHEM PROFESSOR EVER!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!! gives thorough lecture n makes class so easy.. gives reviews which are like ALMOST like the test just different numbers in the problems.. No hw at all
Dollar is a really cool guy. Really enjoyed his class! Made Chemistry really interesting to me. Thanks Dr. Dollar!
Dr. Dollar is the best! He makes Chemistry so much easier to understand. He will be nice as long as you don't take advantage of him. Great, Great, professor!!
AWESOME TEACHER!! Really easy and is so cool and makes hard stuff easy to understand. Tests are just like the reviews so just study and your bound to get an A!!!
Excellent teacher, makes the information clear and easy. Very helpful!!!
I did really bad in chemistry in high school so i was really scared to take it in college, but he made it so easy to understand. Hes very good, and his tests are multiple choice; he makes you sure you are very prepared for the tests.
He is a very good teacher and his tests are based on the reviews with no surprises. if you are bad at math or science the class will be challenging, but doable, just hope you get a good lab instructor since lab is 25% of the grade (lab is usually the easy part but i had a bad lab tracher and just barly got an A in the course because of it)
hi can someone give me his ps for his online lecture, cause i have this crappy professor that does not give out note in lecture, if somone knoe his ps emmail me, appreciated.
awesome teacher! very awesome!
Dr Dollar is a great professor.. if there is something that is not clear you can ask or just stop by his office.. Very easy to talk to. There is homework in this class but it is online, and you can answer each question up to 50 times, before it is counted wrong.. His reviews are close to his test, I would say read each question over twice to make s
good teacher
Dr. Dollar is a really good professor! He knows his stuff and is extremely patient. He is very easy to talk to, and he is willing to answer any questions you may have. He is straight-forward with what he asks of you in lecture and lab. Take him! He's great!
This is my second try at Chem 1406 and I am so glad that I had Dr. Dollar. He was very clear and understanding. Taught on my level and not above my head! I highly recommend him. If you just do your reviews you will do fine. His test are really easy when you put effort into them!
Dr. Dollar is absolutely WONDERFUL and always, always, always being supportive and encouraging to keep doing your best. Online Chemistry is hard and SCARY.. but He is definitely one of the BEST teachers I have ever had. Wish there were more out there like him! Soooo uplifting and positive.. makes enduring the course WELL WORTH IT!
he is a good teacher, but class is very hard..thrs onlly one extra credit project which is worth 50 points for the whole semester. he also gives homework every four chap..you have to study alot. his tests are multiple close if u study hard yu will do good and if you miss a test. he will let you make that up on the final day.
Professor Dollar is nice but if you have a hard time understanding the class he is not the one. Math and Chemistry are bad subjects for me. When I talked to him before dropping he told me some of you will get it and some never will. He had no interest in helping me to find ways to understand Chemistry. I chose him becuz of the reviews.
You will not find a better chemistry professor. Very clear, organized, helpful, excellent teaching methods, and interesting lectures. Get this class if you can, it fills up fast!!
This professor covers EVERYTHING in the book, has homework, and if you do the online class, requires discussion. Takes a lot of your time to do well in his class and you're on your own unless you devote time to going on campus and getting tutoring help. Will not take his class again.
VERY HELPFUL, AIDS IN STUDY, MAKE LEARNING TO STUDENT AVAILABLE BY HIS TEACHING PROCESS. I TOOK HIM FOR CHEMISTRY & APPRECIATE THE THINGS WHICH I LEARNED FROM HIM, HE WAS HELPFUL & IN THE PROCESS PROVIDED ME WITH BASIC THINGS WHICH I COULD BUILD FURTHER ON IN SCHOOL
I am wondering why students gave him such great ratings. This is the worst professor I have ever had!
Do yourself a favor and take another professor for this class.
Most thorough online class I have ever taken. 55% of the grade is tests. Every week requires long discussion board post(not fun) and online homework(easy). He does his own powerpoint presentations and puts out good reviews for all the tests. Last two tests were online. First three were on campus. Best online teacher i've ever had, but not easy.
Dr.Dollar is very helpful.His teaching methods r excellent!provide reviews 4exams,powerpoint-presentation in lecture, which he explain clearly,& that students can access it 2.Keeps class intresting w/info he provide.He makes sure that the students r well prepared b4 exams by providing handout that he go over in class.u'll Never Find prof.like him
I had him online. I liked that his replied to e-mails promptly. For me this was a self taught class. There is alot of homework, and length discussion board. If you struggle in Chemistry please go to class, I wouldn't advise anyone to take it online. The tutors can only help you so much, don't expect them to teach you everything.
HE TEACHES CHEM. IN A WAY EVERYONE CAN UNDERSTAND. HE IS ALWAYS THERE DURING HIS OFFICE HOURS AND I WILLING TO HELP. THE ONLY WAY YOU WONT DO WELL IS IF YOU DON'T STUDY, ALOT!
Dr.Dollar is awesome!!!! really knows chemistry and is willing to help if you need it. i recommend taking his lec and lab. He's super nice too. his test are not super hard but not super easy, powerpoint is online, review is online. responds to emails fast. test grades are always posted the same day. all in all, he is great, best teacherat tcc
He is awesome teacher. I surely recommend you to take him.
Take Dr Dollar. Chemistry is Math & Science, and if the prospect terrifies you, TAKE DR. DOLLAR. He does not rush through materials, and yet we always finish material at least a week before an exam where he uses the upcoming days on pure review. He doesn't put on a show, but HE MAKES YOU UNDERSTAND. His exams are EXACTLY like his reviews. Take him!
He's very good, I barely used the book in his class, all his notes are on powerpoint, I ended up earning an A! This is chemistry so it's suppose to be tough but with practice and study you'll get there! His labs are very easy, easy 100 for his labs! no extra credit but he gives a lot of reviews for his test prior. Took him Spring 2011
One word to describe this professor...REMARKABLE! absolutely loved his teaching skills.
Dr Dollar is amazing! Makes chemistry easy! Does lots of practice problems in class which he checks to make sure you're on target. Mastering Chem homework is easy 10% of your grade. Straight forward tests - no trick questions. Very fair. No quizzes just 4 exams + final. Made an A. Take him - you won't regret it.
OMG TAKE DR. DOLLAR! He is super helpful and he breaks everything down so that the whole class understands it! EASY EASY A. I ended up with a 98 overall and a 100 in lab, which is also super easy.
TAKE DR. DOLLAR! He explains everything until you get it, gives easy assignments, labs are VERY easy. You will LOVE him!
He is an outstanding professor. If you are one who cares about making the best grade possible, take him and it will happen. Attending class is crucial because he gives reviews that are extremely beneficial to you. He is always willing to help you understand something or ask any question you may have. He's by far the best professor I have had!
Always helpful and willing to answer any question. Stays after every class period to answer questions. Because most homework is done through Mastering Chemsitry, making sure you have internet is crucial. Disappointed that I had to buy a infrequently used textbook as well as an overpriced online account. Take notes and the book is unnecessary.
How you do is up to you. It's super easy to make an A in his class, just show up and do the online homework. No need to buy the book, he explains everything you need to know in class. There's no possible way NOT to make a 100 in lab, since if you mess up, he sends you to redo it. Take him, he's great.
Excellent professor! He has a very awesome and unique teaching style. He is so orgarnized,interesting and engaging. He knows the material like the back of his hand, and yet makes it so relevant and easy to understand.If you areinterested in knowledge that you will always treasure and a good grade, take him. you will love chemistry.
Dr. Dollar is a fabulous teacher! He knows his stuff! We were never required to read the textbook, he just highly suggested it. Take him!
Dr. Dollar is a great professor. Prior to taking his class I was lost in high school chemistry. He is very easy to understand and helpful(lots of office hours). As long as you study, pay attention and attend class you will get an A.
I took this class online and it was a big mistake. I had to drop. If you enjoy reading and teaching yourself take this class online, if not take a teacher. Mastering chem hw is difficult. Dr. Dollar gives a test review before each test that is almost identical to tests, but teaching yourself chemistry is not easy.
Dr Dollar is very knowledgeable and that's reflected in his teaching method.I took his summer session,there were no quizes,4 major exams with in-class reviews similar to the test before each one.There is a ton of homework,but it's helpful & definitely needed. Labs are not difficult and can be completed with ease if you keep up with your homework.
very helpful.good teacher
Great teacher!!! He explains everything very well! I took his class in the summer. It was a lot of work, but if you study what he tells you to you can get an A. Would recommend him for sure!!!
Dr.Dollar is an excellent professor, he is very clear on what needs to be learned. Science courses have always been my weakness but I got an A in this class and have learned a lot! I soo recommend Dr.Dollar
He is an excellent teacher to take for intro to chemistry. He makes chemistry easy to understand! He will let you know everything that will be covered and give any notice of any changes in the syllabus. Be sure to attend his lecture and lab classed--he DOES NOT give extra credit. He will give plenty of practice worksheets to help you IN class.
He went over material very fast speed. This teacher isn't for slow learners. Homework was done all online 4 major exams and a final no quiz were given to us. He gave us a lot of hand outs to help us practice what we learned. You wont be able to miss a class because so much is leaned in one day. Overall a good teacher easy to approach for questions.
Great teacher.. Provides plenty of material for practice. make sure you attend class.
He is someone who obviously enjoys his job. Makes chemistry an interesting topic. Always giving examples of how you would use chemistry in the real world. Will explain until you understand if you have a question. GREAT professor. Dr Dollar is who you want to take, but be quick because his classes fill up FAST!
highly recommended, take him for lab&lecture, very organized and fast on grading. lots of handouts, homeworks, review sheets to help you prepare for each exams. No extra credit, final is comprehensive. His tests wasn't hard if you study and practice the problems. He went pretty fast in lectures, study a chapter before lecture is very helpful.
If you can't take Dollar for Chemistry, don't take Chemistry. Simple as that. He's the best in explaining everything so even someone like me can understand :P
If you have taken A P chemistry in High school I recommend Professor Dollor. If you have no chemistry you need to be 5 chapter in front f his lecture schedule if you want an A. No quizes or pop test. He expects you to have read and understood the matreial in the chapters with any questions you might have he will answer in lecture. READ the Book!
Excellent teacher. His reviews are identical to the test. No trick questions. You don't even need the book as long as you take notes in class. He is very clear in explaining the material and addresses any questions you may have. He also passes out worksheet in class to make sure you understand the material. I highly recommend him.
PLEASE TAKE THIS TEACHER. I never took Chemistry so I had not a clue when I started. Never in my life have I been so grateful for a teacher. He constantly repeats things so they get stuck in your memory. Hands out plenty of worksheets so you understand how to do it. Grades quickly, loves what he's doing, and makes you love it as well. Amazing!
i didn't know about rate my professors until someone in class told me about it. i randomly pick dr. dollar. im so happy that it was him! you dont need the book. he tells you that you do but i made an A in his class without it. he is very helpful. lecture are fun! i do encourage you to take him as a chem teacher!
Dr. dollar was an amazing professor and still is. I recommend him to anyone that has to take the class
AMAZING professor! I already am really good at chem but took him for lecture and lab. Always goes into detail for those needing more help and offers nearly everyday hours of help in his office if you need it. He also constantly emails us about different scholarship opportunities and cares about us succeeding! Definitely recommend taking him!!!!
He is always willing to answer questions and make sure everyone understands until he moves on. He does a lot of review in class.
Great teacher, just do all your work and you will pass the class! Very helpful when you ask questions
I LOVED my online class! Mr. Dollar is very organized and cares a lot about his students. His notes made perfect sense and his test reviews are exactly like the test but are made in a way that make you study. He respond to his emails really fast and is always forwarding scholarship information. GREAT GUY wish I had him in actual lecture!!!
I took his only class and he did a good job. He was very helpful and would definitively recommend taking him again.
He's awesome,very organized and have a schedule to follow so it's easier, great lecture and he always answer questions; clear and helpful,rlly nice too, he's also good with class,reviews are consistent with the test and provide PP and handouts,offer help on online hw too,guarantee to pass and learn sth
He provides you with power point slides, reviews for major exams and is very helpful. I would definitely take him again if he had a Chem 1412 class.
Dr. Dollar is an amazing professor. Everything you need to know for his tests are on his PowerPoints. After he has covered everything for the exam he spends about a day or two reviewing. The tests are exactly the same format as his test reviews. You have 4 tests and a final for lecture. I also took him for lab and it was really easy.
Dr. Dollar is fantastic! He explains chemistry so well! He reviews a class period or so before the test and he really does try to help you understand chemistry. One of the best professors at TCC and is truly respected.
If you have to take ANY chemistry class at TCC, take Dr. Dollar. Online or in class he is amazing. If for some reason you can't take him for lab, but you do for lecture, don't take it along with Segal. Ayers would be the best option next to Dr. Dollar.
Dr. Dollar is a good teacher, but everyone learns different. He needs to stop going so fast with his power points he should give everyone the chance to write down and then explain. I took him for summer 2.. this class goes by fast ppl. So if you're not good in chemistry just take it in the fall or spring. You need the code for hw.
Warning don't take his class if you have no prior knowledge of chemistry. He expects you to know all your Polyatomic ions and conversions by memory. He takes off point for misspelling chemical element from periodic table. His review are the same but worded differently. Must have memorized all formula's before attenmpting this class.
I love Dollar, this was my 2nd time taking him and sad I can't take him for 1412. Chemistry is not an easy class, you definitely have to work hard for your grade. So much to learn and memorize but it's not impossible! There's no reason you can't get an A in this class. Gives you videos to watch and plenty practice problems that most people don't do
This professor is one of the smartest men on the planet! He is also the epitome of what a great professor should be. You will leave this course feeling like a genius. He's fair and expects what he knows you are capable of. Be on time, do the work and I promise you will excel. I aced my nursing med calculation exam because of Dr. Dollar. Dude rocks!
Professional, sets clear grading criteria, and overall very helpful. Lightning fast grader. Like, holy moley, shut the front door, this guy grades your assignments FAST. Highly recommended for anyone taking chemistry!
Dr. Dollar is amazing at what he does. He always made sure that everyone understood a topic before he moved on. There's a quiz due every week except for the last week of the month. They are fairly easy, mostly grade boosters. No homework, and tests are average but he grades hard. I would highly recommend him because I learned a lot from him.
great professor! I was scared to take chemistry but I am doing just fine. There is no homework. Take him in lab too!
Dr. Dollar is very organized and knows what he is doing! He helps when you ask. He likes hard workers. So if you are trying, and you ask questions he is very happy to help!
BEST CHEMISTRY TEACHER. I thought I'd fail this class if I take it for summer but I was wrong. He will explain to you a problem and gives examples if you don't understand. His quizzes are mandatory but they helped me so much for his tests. Study hard, and you will be fine!
I started Dr. Dollars class terrified of chemistry. I left his class loving chemistry. My father has a masters in chemistry and tried to teach me many times over again. None of it made since till I took Dr. Dollars class. He makes the subject easy to understand. I would take him again. He gives lots of works sheets and extra study material.
I took his online class and the tests are on campus. OMG, this teacher is so hard. He is so intimidating that when he explains in lab, you can't ask a question. His quiz online are very hard and set up for not getting a 100. The system knocked me off 3 times, i emailed him but he did nothing. Do yourself a favor and take an understandable teacher
I didn't like or understand chemistry until I took Dr. Dollar's class. He explained everything clearly and gives a lot of practice problems so you can work them out and understand them. He gives you a lot of good notes and I kept them all becuase they're so helpful for other chem classes. I'd highly recommend him. Thank you so much Dr. Dollar!
Dr. Dollar can be very intimidating at first, but lightens up as the semester moves forward. He gives a very clear review over what is on his exams so there arent any surprises. He offers a lot of study tools and practice so there is no reason students should fail this course.
Dr. Dollar is a great professor. He explains stuff really well. I took the online version of the class (which still has on campus labs) and I wish I had taken the regular lecture with him. I wish he taught Chem II so I could take him again.
I took Dr. Dollar during the summer and I don't regret it! He's a really great professor and actually explains into details. It was a fast paste because it was a summer course but I enjoyed chemistry with him! His quizzes online will help you. Never thought that I would be so good in chemistry until I took his class!!
This is the best class have ever attended. I took him for spring. He gives you a lot of time to revise for the exams and lots of revision questions. He is always willing to explain and encourages students throughout the semester. As long as you study your notes and ask questions, you will pass easily.
Professor Dollar is a great teacher! Why? Because he is encouraging and is consistently available to answer questions. Its an online class so expect to read but he helps a lot by providing slide shows, chapter reviews and videos to break it down. But ASK QUESTIONS! His is very thorough with His answers.
Dr. Dollar is an amazing professor. I wish I could take him for all my courses. I greatly appreciate him for everything. When I wanted to give up he encouraged me not to. I did not give up and it was worth it. Because of him I am able to receive my associate's degree. Thank you so much.
Very supportive and encouraging professor. He provides several resources to help you understand the material. I am taking him again for 1409. This professor goes above and beyond to make sure you have everything you need to be successful in his classroom.
The textbook was free and digital. Course instructions are clear. Keep up with the deadlines, use all the materials given to you, study and you shall succeed.
Dr. David Dollar is a great professor that I would 100% take again. You have to put in effort and do your work accordingly in order to pass (as expected) and sometimes he will even help you out and give extra credit. His slideshows and test outlines help a lot and look exactly like the tests. He also answers emails quickly.
Best Biology Professor. He is really good at sending announcements and reminders. Makes it super easy to reach him outside of class. The lessons contain a lot of info and you can also find test reviews. He also provides extra credit opportunities! I wish he taught Geology!
Dr. Dollar is phenomenal. I'm a business student and was dreading biology, and passed with an A. He will ruin online school for you - he is so helpful and encouraging and no other professors will hold a candle to him. Take his class NOW! He's the best!
Dr. Dollar is great! Lots of extra credit opportunities and textbook is free!
Took this class online and let me tell you, Mr $ was the best biology teacher. Im a non science major and passed his class , although I got lazy at first , but I picked up & got serious and got a B at the end of the semester. He also responds to emails quick and gives extra credit opportunities :) Also, Id advice u to do Ur Assignments on time.
Professor Dollar is one of the best biology professors I've had, his assignments are easy and he gives you enough time to turn them in. He gives really good feedback and interacts with you on a discussion post. He's a fast grader and answers emails quickly. There is a lot of extra credit for his class to help you pass.
He was good for taking Biology on line, He didnt make the assignments to difficult and he gives extra credit with each test.
My favorite professor! Thank you, Dr. Dollar!
Dr David is great overall, but because BIOL 1409 is credit 4, it is like 2 classes (lecture and Lab) you have to put yourself together, and rea to succeed. He is very good in grading which give you confidence and motivate you to do well. But He use proctor recording for exam even if we still have to use our own handwriting note for the exams.
I took Professor Dollar in spring 2024. The beginning of April I lost my mother-in-law. It was a very difficult time. I got way behind on my assignments to the point of failing. Professor Dollar allowed me to complete as many missed assignments as possible. I passed with a C. He is an AMAZING instructor, very caring and understanding. TAKE HIM!
Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
90%
Textbook Required
57%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
A-
Grade Distribution
Common Tags
Rating Trend
Stable
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1411
5.0
(1)CHEM
5.0
(4)CHEMISTRY
5.0
(2)CHEM2412
5.0
(1)CHEM1
5.0
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CHEM1401
4.0
CHEM1
3.5
CHEM1302
3.0
CHEMISTRY1406
3.0
1304CHEM
3.0