She's excellent. Students from other classes came to her lecture and said they learned a lot. If you want a cake-walk, she's not the one. If you came to learn, she's great!

I agree with the other comment. You NEED to do the homework and study, but she is just great at taking one on one time with you to help you have a better understanding of the subject. I am just hoping she's going to be teaching CHEM 104 in the fall.

she's tough, but she makes sure you understand the material

Future nursing students: take this class! Do not skip this and go directly to a one-hundred level chem class. Summers is a great teacher, but don't fall behind and see her if you need help. Also - brush up on your algebra before class, or commit yourself to extra study time.

A very articulate instructor who is committed to teaching. She had tests graded and posted on BB in a matter of hours. Advice: don't miss any tests as they can not be made up and are quite necessary for a decent grade. Recommended.

She is so helpful, and easy to understand. The concepts flow much better with her than with other chem professors, she is by far my most favorite so far!

She is a great professor

She makes things sooooo easy to understand! I want her for all of my classes!

Deborah actually helped me become more interested in chemisty. She's extremely helpful and lighthearted. If something didn't make sense in the lecture, you could stop by her office before or after (even during lab, if needed) and she would explain whatever you needed. Easy to contact and is a fair grader.

TAKE HER LABS!!! she tells you exactly what you need to know and she really cares about her students success. She makes chemistry fun and intersting. She grades pretty easy too. best teacher ive had at UAA.

Summer is a GREAT teacher. She cares about students and their learning. If I could have taken her for all of my Chemistry courses I would have, but what she taught me in 055 helped me literally sail through 103. She is great!

Fantastic instructor. My CHEM 105 lecture class ended poorly, but my lab with her was the bright spot of the semester. She is very helpful..

She is awesome!! She is very patient and enjoys teaching. She is notan easy professor, but when you complete her class you will learn a lot and have fun doing it.

104 isn't a cakewalk but Mrs. Summers makes it easier to understand. I hate chemistry but she made the class enjoyable. She will meet up with you outside of class to go over any questions you have about midterms and finals as well. Got an 88.98% so close to an A!

This has been a fantastic lab. She is honest, helpful and very good at clarifying when you are confused. She's very forgiving especially of you do the work. I would take her every semester if I could

She's a really great teacher, she makes chem fun unlike some of the other teacherswho take it so serious. She is very helpful.

Amazing prof. She makes material clear, and if you don't get it she spends extra time with you. on top of email, with in hours she responds some time minutes. she reminds me of a middle school teacher breaking things down to that level to make sure you "get" it. definitely recommend taking her class over any one else!

Awesome teacher. I am not a huge fan of chemistry but Summers made it enjoyable for me. By far the best instructor I have had at UAA.

Great Professor. She can be helpful in answering questions but still makes you think about the answer first instead of just telling you. Lab was interesting and pretty much the same throughout, quizzes could be taken multiple times before they closed too.

Awesome teacher. I took her chem lab class. She's always cheerful and willing to help but she will not tell you the answer

Best chemistry lab teacher UAA has. She is very helpful and doesn't make you feel stupid for asking questions. This is a teacher you should definately fight for. The final and midterm counts for 50% of the grade, but there not as hard as they seem. Each lab is pretty clear and definately not as difficult as CHEM. A103L.

Great lab teacher. Explains everything very well and is very nice. Loved going to lab every week.

She's an amazing professor. She have taught a lot of lab class, so she knows what to teach. I learned a lot from her class!

Loved her. She was very clear on her expectations and clearly cares about the success of her students. She helps you without giving you the answer. Truly wants you to succeed and understand the course. I highly recommend her!

Amazing teacher. She knows her material and taught the labs so clearly. Shes also very sweet and approachable. Do the homework, come to class prepared and you will do great! Study your labs/lab homework!

Dr. Summer was an amazing teacher. She provides a relax and professional teaching environment. Easy to talk to and never makes you feel stupid.

Awesome professor! UAA labs are never easy but she made it as doable and clear as possible. Extremely helpful and happy during office hours. Always willing to answer questions in class.

Nice teacher kind of intimidating. Way better than Murdoch! Difficult grader though.

Based on the comments about her I thought this lab would be a walk in the park, this was not the case. She is actually a pretty hard grader, you need to be extremely specific on hw questions, like you're explaining it to a 5yr old. If I had done that from the beginning I probably would have gotten an A the comments threw me off.

She's a very good chemistry instructor! Grades a little tough on assignments, but provides helpful feedback.One research paper, grades pretty easy. Lets you work with partners and she is always available for help if you don't understand something. Friendly, Doesn't ever make you feel stupid, and encourages questions. I highly recommend her for lab!

I took the 5-week summer session . It was difficult but I would have a harder time if I didn't take it with her. She wants you to do well and makes you actually like chemistry a bit.

Debora is simply the best instructor out there. Helpful, kind, funny, and just awesome!

SHE IS WONDERFUL!! Highly recommend. I dropped CHEM 105 cause of the horrible lecture class, but Professor Summers' was awesome! The lab assignments are confusing and poorly written at times, but she doesn't write them herself. She is there for you with whatever you need. Tough grader, but teaches you to pay attention to sig figs. TAKE LAB WHER!

She's awesome! Thankfully for me, or really anyone that need to take other chemistry science labs, she teaches more than one level of CHEM Labs! Super helpful and her work is pretty straightforward. She'll be sure to go over things with students that need more help if you don't understand something. Totally recommend her!

She really wants her students to do well. I would always be the last student left in the lab and when i did not totally understand a question she would take the time to help. Also, she is such a nice teacher that whenever time would run out she would help me put back anything that was left so I could leave in time for my next class. Best lab prof!

Mrs. Summers is an awesome teacher! She really wants you to understand the material and is always open for office hours if you have any questions and concerns. I went into her office hours every week and got help on the pre-labs. As long as you try, she is willing to help. She doesn't make you feel stupid and is able to explain material thoroughly.

Class was well organized, but do not EVER miss a due date. There is No flexibility. She expects, that as adults, her students will plan their schedules accordingly. She gives great on line lecture videos. Between the book and her lectures the class is made as easy as chem can get. Would take this course again.

Professor Summer was extraordinarily helpful and passionate about her field! She always coached me through prelabs and was prompt with grading. I succeeded in this lab so much more than last semester, just because of her!

You will have weekly quiz's that you need to study for. Do not underestimate the value of the post labs. That is where you will loose your points. Summers was so helpful though! Approach her one-one, she is clear and cant formulate tough concepts in a way that is easy to grasp. Know the main concepts of each lab. Highly recommend! Such a fun lab!

Overall good professor. She is very knowledgeable and has a passion for her students. She was always helpful and gave us a few curves on quizzes and tests.

Mrs. Summers is fun to have as a professor. She has a great sense of humor and is willing to work with students to help them understand the material better. 9/10 would take again.

Professor Summers is an amazing teacher. Her online course requires you to do quizzes and homework once a week. Watch her lectures - informational and concise! ALWAYS take advantage of tutoring on campus, it will also help you in the long-run. If you do the work, you will earn an A.

Science is one of my worst subjects but, I enjoyed her online class! She provides helpful videos for each chapter. The homework/quizzes, I had to spend quite a bit of time on each week but, her grading is beyond fair. She promptly responded to each e-mail I sent and was very friendly! If I had to take another science class, it would be with Summers

Summer is a incredible Chemistry Teacher. I took her online class for chem 103 because I failed the first one. So it was a refresher course. I got a B in her class. She is willing to help you if you have any question. Her quizzes are on BB (blackboard), and exams are either online or at GHM. Our class was the first one to take the PRNow exam. Love

There is quite a bit of online homework and weekly lecture video's usually take about 2 hours to watch and annotate. Reading is hefty as well as the homework. Do the reading, homework, quizzes, MOST IMPORTANTLY understand the CONCEPTS and you will pass with an A! Exams are proctored, but mostly follow the quiz and/or homework Q's and CONCEPTS.

Summers is one of the kindest teachers I've ever had. However, she's also one of the toughest. She definitely does not hand out A's. There is a quiz before every lab. Don't underestimate pre-labs, post labs, and reports. She is a tough grader on those, and they will make or break your final grade.

Its chemistry, but not too bad. Lots of homework, but you get to learn the chem. The tests are not too bad. Just make sure to do the practice tests and you will be fine if you understand those. Great course, best chem prof at UAA for sure.

I took chem 3 years ago in high school and skipped Chem055 and thought this was an easy chem class. The material is basically self-taught, but Summers provides the tools necessary to succeed. I say this is an easy class because I put A LOT of time into it. If you stay up with the HW and quizzes and understand most of the material you will do fine.

Really sweet lady who obviously cares about her students. Clearly outlines what she expects from you, and she has recorded safety videos that she has you watch before each wet lab. She's more than happy to answer questions and help you, but you have to ask. I'd absolutely take a class with her again!!

I took the class with her online and I liked it a lot. All of the problems I had with the class were mostly with Pearson (like the amount and way homework was graded).I didn't watch a lot of her lectures because a lot of stuff I remembered from High School but the ones I did watch were very understandable and she has a voice that sounds interested.

I am sad that Professor Summers does not teach any of the more advanced chem classes as I'd like to have her for future subjects! The course is both homework and reading heavy, but if you can stay ahead or on-track, it really isn't that bad. My typical week is anywhere from 5-15 hours depending on the unit.

Summers is a very nice lady that genuinely cares about her students. She is very willing to go over something until you fully understand if you have any questions. You absolutely must do the homework though to understand lecture and to do well on the tests.

Summers is a very nice person. She is accessible at office hours and cares about students. The course was definitely hard, but not impossible as long as you put in good effort. She also gave us an extra credit opportunity that added 2% to our cumulative grades. She also curves tests when necessary and drops your lowest grade, excluding the final.

She is the best professor I've ever had. I didn't spend an overwhelming amount of time studying and I got 100% on every test. Her tests are easy and very straight forward. I would take her class again in a heartbeat.

This class has taught me so well in organizing and develop my critical thinking. The professor is really loving and will always help you if you let her to. Overall, all the work are independent, so you have to do all the task by yourself and dont EVER hesitate to email or do a zoom with her for help. Debora is the best.

Professor Summers is a great chem teacher. She knows the content very well and her videos are a great resource. She provides various ways of learning the content (practice exams, online homework, etc.) without making the class feel too burdensome. The practice exams give a good idea of what is on each exam, so there's no surprises.

Overall I did like professor Summers. Initially I was quite overwhelmed. The material in this class was pretty heavy & participation definitely matters. I spent at least 10 hours a week on this class, which was surprising to me for an introductory class. I will say tests weren't worth to much which benefited me as I am a poor test taker.

Her lectures were clear and precise, though sometimes long. Gave you almost everything you need to know for the exams.

Two assignments per chapter that can take 2+ hrs each. She expects you to listen to her lectures, complete practice problems for no credit, and do it all within a short timespan of 3 days to a week. Somehow managed to make exams even more stressful with scores dependent on integrity reports. Can be condescending. Keep up and you'll do fine.

Took Intro to Chem/Organic Chem with Dr. Summers. Got "A's" in both. She's honestly really good at teaching and explains the material in a way that makes it easier to understand. But, it's a lot of work. Expect to do ATLEAST an hour of those Pearson practice quizzes per week. If you're having a hard time just email her she's really understanding.

She seems like she may be a good teacher in person but online it was decent. Some things were vague or not covered that was on the homework. I really like that she had practice exams that were similar to the actual exams. Tutors for the class usually couldn't figure out homework. She didn't give feedback or show you what you missed on exams.

I found professor summers to be one of the best in the chem department. She made all her expectations known off the bat. yes, there is a lot of work but in my opinion its pretty straight forward. She has been more than accommodating and is really fast replying to emails. If you go to office hours she does a good job at helping learn hard concepts.

Very challenging class. Dr. Summers is strict on deadlines (not heartless tho if you can prove a situation). Only get grades on homework, chapter quizzes, and exams. Lectures are very helpful, and very directly/closely follow content on exams. Expectations are clear.Challenging class but I did better than I did in chem 103 thanks to Dr. Summers

I took CHEM A105 last term with a prof whose curriculum I wish had been like Ms. Summers'. Her class is homework-heavy, but the platform she uses (ALEKS) allows multiple practice attempts. Her practice tests & exams are similar to what's on the homework. Chem is a tough class no matter which prof you take it with, but she makes it feel manageable