Took him for lab. As long as you do all the reading and know what your doing, the class is smooth and you get to leave once the lab is done. He's very understanding and very helpful; the labs get a little difficult but you need to understand your lecture class because he won't explain that there and if he does then it will be a longer class.

He is the reason i still care about science. He encourages you to ask questions. You can't fail this guys class. He'll work with you and hes approachable. Very knowledgeable. Explains problems upon request. No snarky comments, no condescending tone, no making you feel stupid for not understanding. Do homework and PAY ATTENTION to the pactice tests

well this teacher he is ok but he does not know how to explain and he give you a review for the test thats about 300 questions dont take him for class but for lab he is great take some1 else for the class

He is a great teacher! He takes his time explaining the material. He offers tutoring in his office and has alot of patience. If you study the study guide (which he post online from day 1 for all test) you will get an A on his exams. Remember, Chemistry in general is hard it has it`s own language, you have to study and actually put some effort.

AMAZING professor! Always helped the class, did everything possible to help every student pass. Really cares about his students. AND it is a hard class, but then again it is chemistry; best professor for this subject!

Very clear, concise, cordial teacher. He is more than fair and will work with students on an individual basis to help you pass the class using every resource possible. I cant believe how patient he is w/ Miami students considering how weak we generally are in math&sciences but I did complete the course learning the material and actually liking it.

I think the negative comments are coming from students who are not strong in math or those with the typical Miami Dade mentality. Chemistry isn't easy and if you don't put the effort into it, don't expect an easy A. He tried to accommodate the class by giving open book tests but ppl still bombed because they didn't do the footwork.

Professor finneran is very helpful. His chm1045l class is very fun. Overall he likes for his students to asks questions instead of him going over slides for lecture. And yes just review the study guide and you will be ok. The class is a breeze if u study

Professor will help upon request. If you do not like doing practice questions and going to his office hours then this class is not for you. You MUST study. What chemistry class is easy? Overall I think the class is easy

I took Organic Lab with him. He is very helpful. Organic is not an easy subject, so he expects the student to study. Also, he wants a well written report. He will help you as much as possible.

DR. FINNERAN IS AN AMAZING TEACHER. HE IS EXCELLENT AT EXPLAINING THE INFORMATION AND COMPLETELY UNDERSTANDS THE SUBJECT MATTER. HE IS CLEAR AND ALWAYS MAKES TIME TO HELP STUDENTS. ALL HIS TESTS AND WORKSHEETS HAVE EXTRA CREDIT.

He knows the subject very well. Expects you to study and be prepared. He is always very helpful!!!!

he is the best proffessor ever...he is very helpful and nice

Great teacher. 4 exams and a final plus 4 worksheets to boost up your grade in the class. very helpful. class isnt mandatory but the book is(it is VERY helpful). if you miss a day you can just read the book to catch up with the rest of the class. passed it with an A

I can't complain about Finneran, very down to earth and lax, his tests are a little hard but with some studying you can pass. Really doesn't get into your business, very professional, would def. take him again.

Super nice, just don't be stupid and whiney. He don't play that! Extremely sarcastic but its fun for the rest of us. Textbook is helpful, he does examples from them and some of the test questions are from there. He's HOT! lol great teacher though makes you want to come to class.

Must study diligently if you expect to earn a good grade. But, if you are having trouble, he will definitely help you. He is also very HOT!!! It's hard to stay focus. The blue eyes and dimples will get you.

He knows his stuff. Extra credit problems on test; drops lowest. Gives helpful resources on ANGEL. Key to passing: Study (i.e. prepare to teach yourself with a book)& practice MANY problems. If you can't put in the time, don't take CHM, you'll struggle unless you're a genius, TRUST! Take 1025 before, worth the extra semester. I got an A. Great Prof

Lecture's are very engaging. Highly recommend this guy. Just be serious coming into this class. Its not an easy A but you will learn. How to pass Finnerans class with an A 1. Take notes 2. Be active during class periods 3. Study at least an hour everyday from your book 4. Try to enjoy the subject. After all you are learning about your universe

A great professor! If you're a sensitive person and lack a sense of humor his sarcasm will bother you. He is very knowledgeable about the subject and is available to assit you if you need help. The people who complain about him just didn't dedicate theirselves to studying because that's the only way you'll pass!

A very fast and bright mind, I am glad I passed. I knew what was coming when I saw the average grades of students. Anyway I am glad it's over.

It was a very hard class. I think Dr. Finneran did what he could to teach us all chapters in the syllabus. He is one of the most helpful professors on campus and fully aware of the complexity of the topics.

Finneran is a nice guy. Sarcastic but nothing mean. For the lab, everything is on ANGEL so buy the manual. He is picky about certain things when grading reports so make sure you make the correction the next time. He explains the procedure well and goes around the room to make sure you are doing okay. Final is theory and experiment. Nothing hard.

Great professor will really get you out of your shell and teach you the what you need to know for the next chemistry level. Good luck and read your text book

If you're the type that believes that by not studying you will pass don't take him.If you want to truly learn/become a self motivated, independent student(which is what college is about)TAKE HIM.You must dedicate a reasonable amount of time to get an A in this class. He is very helpful,& one of the greatest/ most knowledgeable teachers at MDC.

Took this class online and this professor is amazing. He is great about answering his emails, give you multiple opportunities to receive a good grade and extremely helpful. If you can, take him because the class is a breeze.

I took this class online, super easy. He answers email in a timely manner. Give you a lot of opportunity to turn in work late. quizzes are easy, test are exactly like the quiz. I really recommend him if you want to boost your gpa.

Professor Finneran is on top of his students and is constantly giving you feedback on how you are doing in class. I took OCE1001 online with him and you basically need to review the quizzes and practice tests that he gives you to pass his midterm and final (60% of your grade). If you do this, trust me, you'll pass.

Prof Finneran is always there to help out. He IS a hard grader and his tests are very fair. The material is hard also so watch out for that. You gotta be prepared for the class.

Read before class. Do practice problems. Understand the concepts as well as the math involved. He has practice tests on blackboard among other useful tools to better your studying. 3 extra credit assignments for a total of 25 points. He is very fair and keeps you posted on your progress.

This professor is very understanding and allowed me to turn in an assignment late. He is readily available if you email him with questions, anything you don't understand he'll clear it up. Didn't particularly care much for the subject but I did walk away with something learned. I would recommend him.

Amazing Professor! I took him online and I actually missed the final exam and he allowed me to make it up ! Gives feedback on homework assignments! Ended with an A but it wasn't easy!!! If you work hard it'll be a breeze.

Respond your email fast and helpful feedback. Really easy . Answers for quizzes on internet. I really study (A LOT) for his midterm and got an A but I realized that most of the midterm questions are from quizzes. Helpful and understandable professor. Very well organized class. Will give you 1 hwk for each chapter. Read the chapter before doing hwk

Must read the sections before class, must ask questions, must do practice excersises, must conplete the pratice exams. Tough but awesome. Helpful and a smartass. Challenging. Entertaining. You will learn. 3 exams. First is the toughest. People will drop this class.

Awesome! his teaching style will def make you fall in love with chemistry as he does not simply lecture power points but goes over the material in an engaging and funny way. Just make sure you skim each chapter bfore class, and take your time to reread after class. You'll def learn A LOT. GO OVER THE SYLLABUS AT LEAST TWICE . SEEK HELP HE'S HELPFUL

I took this class in 6 weeks & it was my 2nd time taking the course. He was very helpful and clarified some sketchy concepts I didn't catch the previous semester but do not be fooled- I studied EVERYDAY for HOURS and I still struggled because chemistry isn't my forte. Great Professor though and always in his office for help. Show effort!

Very good. Strongly recommended specially for chm1045 lab, you won't regret it.

If you are taking Finneran, please make a commitment to succeed, make good use of all resources available to you(Himself,tutoring lab,stem,pltl). He may be intimidating at first , but you're gonna be just fine! GO TO HIS OFFICE WHEN NEEDED. Believe me, he's really there for you! I struggled but did good bcuz he helped me A LOT.

Great professor, I'd definitely take him again, get ready to study, it is chemistry, dont expect it to be easy, but he will always be there for you. His lectures are amazing, if you wanna learn, take him, you wont regret it.

Quizzes and tests are pretty tough, I won't lie. I struggled a little. I took this course online, so I had a couple other "resources" I could use... There is one homework assignment for every chapter. They can be pretty confusing, but reading the chapter is helpful. My advice is to STUDY for the Midterm, its proctored. Final is not.

Great teacher, down to earth and great lectures with good videos to get you to really understand the material. A lot of reading, but no assignments, if you fail it's because you didn't read. I would take him again!!!

Finneran is tough, he's smart and teaches well, but his class is hell. You gotta study a ton and work hard. His exams are tricky but he lets you practice with his old ones. Very little extra credit. However, he's understanding when you reach out to him. Visit his office hours and don't be afraid to ask questions in class if you don't understand.

Professor Finneran is a great Professor who really cares about his students . I took him last semester for Oceanography and his HW was interested ,he always gave us feedback and gave us extra credit. He is such an Amazing teacher and I would take his class again because he cares for the students and offer extra credit.

This professor is beyond helpful. A lot of homework, but it is an online course. He answers your emails, unlike some online teacher... and he will help you get that A with extra credit.

This professor is legit, he's the most accessible instructor I've ever had. If you have a question he answers it and he works problems out with you. He tells you what you need to do to pass his class and he post his previous exams online so you're not surprised come test time. He's really heavy on the lecture though so read the section before hand

Makes you work for it..... he's the type of teacher everyone needs here at Miami Dade College. Tough class but so is everything else you're going to come across.

Best professor ever. Explained everything super clearly. Always respectful and willing to answers any questions you might have. Very fair grader. Took him for lab, wish I had taken him for lecture as well. Loved his class.

Great professor, excellent lectures, I would take him in the future

I took him online for oceanography and it was the easiest class I've ever taken. One easy homework, and one easy quiz every week. A midterm and a final. Midterm proctored, final not proctored. Easiest A you could ever ask for. If you turn in the homework early he gives you extra points.

He is the best Professor I've ever known. He is kinda challenging but his classes are so interesting that I did not miss even one session. His tests are hard but I loved them. If you plan on studying, go ahead with him. If you want an easy A, don't even bother. I got an A from his class and it means a lot to me. He is tough but a real chemist.

Took him over summer 6 weeks had 10 Hw assignments (easy) due at the end. Had mastering which is big quizzes 18-25 questions each, 2 due dates, around 30 quizzes. And 2 big exams midterm/final. attendance is mandatory.

Hardest B I've ever earned. Highly recommend for chemistry major. Even the strongest students failed to get A's in his class, it is extremely challenging.

SO EASY A CAVEMAN CAN DO IT!!!!

Worth the money. One of the best professors at MDC. If you're planning on going to a 4 year or graduate school, he WILL definitely prepare you. If you're focused,curious and genuinely like science you will get an A. If you're majoring in a field in science just for the money, or are unsure of your life purpose, don't take.

He's as real as it gets. Great guy and great teacher. His course is hard but that's because it's chem.

caring because he wants his students to do succeed with their future endeavors. He instills hard work, a reverence for chemistry, and develops strong character.. Sometimes you just have to take what he says with a grain of salt, it's never with mean intention. He's just realistic. Focus, understand, communicate and go the extra mile.. or two..

Probably one of the best you will take for CHM1045. His test were very hard but if you do the work, its not impossible. Gives you his previous exams to study from. Might use questions from those exams so go through them! People think hes mean/rude but hes just straight up. Very helping. He really cares. If you get butt burt easily, go elsewhere.

this is where men are separated from the boys.

I took oceanography online. Super easy, proctored midterm sucks failed because I did not study but still finished class with a B. All assignments are easy just do them. Book is not required.

My favorite professor thus far. Took him for both CHM1045 and CHM1046 labs. Got A's in both. He's funny, direct, and helpful. I learn best with a structured schedule, professors who respond to emails and who are Type A. So if you're like me, take him.

I took his 6-week CHM1045 course during the summer. It was intense but you can tell he cares for his students (I encourage you to visit him during office hours). His lectures are helpful with learning the material but if you're not the type of person who can motivate yourself to read and solve problems at home, then this class is not for you.

I took this course online and you will be expected to do quizzes every week which are only 25 questions, there are a proctored midterm and non-proctored final. If you pass all the quizzes, fail the midterm, and pass the final you can pass the class with a B. Both the midterm and final contain questions from the quizzes, so review them!

His labs are not the easiest, but he is always willing to help you with the lab. He has a lenient grading policy, and labs instead of a final exam make up the majority of your final grade. He is great.

Prof. Finneran is a true chemist. Do the labs and make sure to ask him questions. Be polite to him and he'll be polite to you. Clear criteria, expects you to have basic chemistry knowledge, and sometimes a little picky in grading. Don't worry though, you will get an A if you work for it. Very rewarding class, and a great teacher for great students.

Definitely worth it, but only if you can keep up. Labs are quite a bit of work so make sure to get a good partner. He's always there when you need help and he's honestly really nice! Final exam is based on the labs, so make sure you know them well. If you are genuinely interested in this field, I couldn't recommend him enough.

I don't understand how he has bad reviews, his class is amazing and is always willing to help students. Answers emails fast and he is understandable. Would recommend taking class with him but just keep up with the work and lectures.

An amazing professor, but there are just 4 tests for grading and no homework or course works, but still if you pay attention and study it is an easy A with no problem

I really like him as a person as he is a really smart and funny guy. His only grades are on 4 big tests. I would stay away from him if you are not willing to practice and learn on your own. It is not an easy A with this guy. You will be ready for the next semester of chem. You can go to him during office hours and if you need extra help.

Professor Finneran is a pretty lenient professor, he tries his best to provide interesting and engaging lectures and is straightforward with the homework and quizzes. It is not a note heavy class since he prefers to have discussions with the class, and most of the information that matters you'll find within the quizzes you have to take.

I took this class online. He assigns a quiz for every chapter, one proctored midterm and one non-proctored final. That's it. It is limited on assignments, which creates a greater risk for every low grade. I still think it is an easy class to pass. The only reason my grade wasn't an A+ was because I did not study as well for the midterm.

Attendance is mandatory. Super chill and great at explaining the lab. I never spent more than an hour in the class even though its a three hour time slot. Lab reports are super easy all he requires is the questions and graphs, you don't need to do the other formalities. Written and practical final was also easy.

Professor FInneran was amazing, I look his ESC 1000 class for the spring semester and. I really enjoyed it. You only have to take a 25 question quiz every week. There a midterm that is proctored but the final is not proctored. He responds in a timely manner and gives you the opportunities to submit things again for a higher grade.

This class is super easy as long as you read the textbook. Professor Finneran is always there if you need him and he is very understanding. There's one quiz for each chapter and that's really it. There's a proctored midterm and a non-proctored final. At the end of the course, you have to write at least 1 page worth of a chapter of your choice.

Pace yourself with the homework, don't leave it until the end. He won't remind you, so stay on top of it. Attendance isn't strict, but he does take it. I passed two of his classes by studying. Copy the quiz questions since they lock after you take em (are similar on the test) that's what I used to study. There are 2 tests & you must pass one.

He's the goat. Anyone that gave a bad review just can't keep up with the lightest coursework. Very lenient on grading lab work and it's impossible to fail unless you truly suck at chemistry and are lazy. He's also lowkey funny.

He is an easy going professor, making class fun through his jams and sarcasm! Late work is accepted. He is more easy as a lab professor than a lecture professor. Ive heard that his lecture exams are difficult. The amount of times I've messed up in the lab and he helped and it didn't affect my grade was amazing. 100% recommend. The haters are dumb