she's really nice and you can space out while she's talking and still learn something

She gives good examples and suplements the text well. Chem is a hard class and reading the text is required. Exton helps to solidify and explain the confusing topics. She is one of the better chem professors at the univeristy. However, the drawback is that her tests are hell.

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Great prof. Got to be her student as well as peer learning assistant. Not the easiest class but liked the teaching approach.

Her tests are hard, but she does a good job of explaining things in class and does an excellent job of helping you out in office hours.

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Exton is great, explains things well. Go to her office hours, she is patient and is always willing to help.

Best if you do the reading and sample questions before coming to classs

Really clear in class, and good with office hours. Best if you read the material before and after class. All notes listed on website-very helpful.

very easy to understand and open to questions for more clarity

She was extremely organized, clear and understandable. Lectures were a must! They were so clear that I learned best from them. If you want to learn general chemistry in a way where you ACTUALLY understand it, and want to apply it to more advanced courses like organic chemistry, which is what I did, take her class! Ochem was easier for me becaus

These comments are unfair to Dr. Exton; I found that she was very available to students, even though many did not go to her office hours or set up appointments to see her. I got a D on the first midterm, and then asked her for help. I studied everyday then after and ended up getting an A in the class. Make an effort and you will do well.

Dr. Exton is one of the best teachers that I've taken at the university. Chemistry is a tough subject, but if you put effort into the class and ask questions she makes everything as clear as possible. Her tests are tricky, but very understandable if you actually take the time to study the information. If you fail, it's your fault, not hers.

Chem is a difficult subject- so keep that in mind when you take it! She makes clear what to memorize and uploads notes and test answer keys so you can check your progress. Also good at keeping students informed on chemistry help sessions if you still feel lost... not bad!?

Dr. Exton is a great Chem professor. She is challenging but really willing to help you. You will learn way more than with the other chem professors.

She is so great! Just take time to study for this class and you will do fine!

Professor Exton is a very concise teacher who is obviously very intelligent and knows chemistry well. She can water down hard chemistry well enough for intro chem. students and make it easy and comprehensible enough for anyone to pass. Going to class is really, really helpful.

I'm a non trad student, and this was my first science class is almost 8 years. She did an amazing job, kept lectures interesting, and the tests reflected her lectures fabulously!

Professor Exton was wonderful. She is a very, very intelligent woman and knows her chemistry. Science was never my strong subject, but I was able to pass her lab because she explained in wonderful detail. I would say anyone could pass her class as long as they attend lecture and ask questions if they get confused!

Extremely smart, and teaches well but hw is hard and the tests are just like the homework. the midterms are 20 questions multiple choice (harder than it sounds) so its hard to get a good grade if you screw up on only a few problems, no partial credit.

Overall, I think she's a great teacher, but her tests are hard. We have iClicker questions almost everyday, which means attendance is pretty mandatory or you will lose those points for that day. Luckily for 221, we didn't have any quizzes but the midterms and final are such a huge percentage of your grade, so take it if you're a good test taker

I really liked her! She does expect you to do some studying on your own but I took chem in high school and found this class pretty easy. She follows the chapters in the book closely and posts notes online, so if you miss something it's easy to catch up. She did a really good job at using examples and doing demos to explain the material. Recommend.

I remember going into her class nervous because people told me her tests were much harder than the other professors'. But she is such a god teacher and she does examples in class that are exactly like all the ones on her tests. I really didn't find myself studying for that long before each test, but you do need to study. Don't expect an A without.

She is a great teacher, and truly cares about her students. Most UO teachers are there for the research, but for her it's just a bonus. She isn't confusing, but the homework can be--and doesn't always correspond with what she's taught so you have to guess and check the answer to get it right.

Tests are standardized,avg. of 20 questions. Students who put tremendous effort getting extra help average C's while those who don't are peaking at F's. A lot of information, not sure what is important vs. what isn't. More explanation on concepts are needed, not only examples. It's a conceptual thing and if students don't get the concept they fail.

LOVE this professor. She is an angel and the sweetest, compassionate lady who is also brilliant and makes chemistry as painless as possible, even though the material is difficult. Best chemistry professor at UO!

Wonderful professor! Her midterms and final is challenging, but if you've studied hard and kept up with the material you'll do well. She explains things clearly, so even though she's a tough teacher, she teaches you so well that if you study, you'll be fine.

I love Exton! She is extremely nice and funny in class. She keeps class interesting which can be hard with Chemistry. She is very clear and doesn't mind trying different styles of teaching if one way doesn't seem to work. She's a great Chem teacher and you'll miss her when you move on to Chimploys class.

Chemistry is a pretty content heavy class...and has some pretty tough material to learn but Dr. Exton does a really good job of breaking it up and explaining it. Compared to what I've heard about other professors, I would recommend picking Exton. You still have to work hard, but she will help you through it!

Tough class. Good instruction. Midterm 1 and 2 pretty hard. Final exam slightly easier. Spend plenty of time on this class. Don't take this class with other difficult classes unless you have no job.

Absolutely great professor. Highly recommended. Personally, I just transferred out of The University of Oregon and will greatly miss her. She makes extremely hard concepts easy to understand. If you need help, she is willing to schedule an appointment and also has fantastic office hours. Read the book before you go to class if you want an A.

Great professor! Highly recommended.

Hard course. You will have to work your butt off to get an A in the final class in the general chemistry series. The professor is highly recommended.

She's very clear, her voice isn't irritating like some professors, and she always brings her dog to office hours

Gives plenty of recourses to study for exams, but you have to put in the time to utilize them. Homework is all online which is either lame or cool depending on your own perspective.

Make sure to attend lectures! Chemistry is no easy A, but read the textbook & go through lecture slides for clarification. Just do practice problems and go to office hours if you need help. Great professor and class overall!

Be prepared to work extra hard for a good grade in this class. You will have to truly understand the material, go to office hours or tutoring, read the book, and practice chemistry problems on your own in order to succeed. This course is demanding, but the professor cares about all the students understanding.

Dr. Exton is super passionate about teaching and wants her students to succeed. Do the online homework on time so you don't fall behind in the class and always do the practice exams before taking her tests. It's a challenging class, but if you pay attention and put the effort into it, it'll be worth your while.

Final grade relies heavily on the midterms and final, but if you can follow along in class you will do fine. You do have to study, but there's not many topics that are hard to understand. There's lots of office hours you can go to and SUPERchem helps a lot.

Very nice person, decent teacher. Has good lecture slides and usually explains clearly. She tells you what she expects from you which is very helpful.

Dr. Exton is a phenomenal professor, extremely knowledgeable and really does care about chemistry. There is a lot of homework, but the homework is almost like a study guide and it helps a lot so do it! if chm221 is required for your major, definitely recommend Dr. Exton!

Deborah is great. 20/10, would recommend. Super fun, wears costume on halloween. Tests are hard, just study. Read the book! Preview and review. Go to office hours if needed, she's fun. Don't skip any ALEKS or Sapling, trust.

Dr. Exton is a very sweet and caring person. She is extremely approachable and loves it when students ask her questions. She won't be annoyed if you ask something stupid. The lectures seem pretty long, but she keeps them interesting; she puts a lot of memes in her slideshows. Success in the course takes effort, but is very possible.

I loved Exton's way of teaching. The class is hard but going to class and taking good notes will get you a good grade. The exams reflect the clicker questions in class along with a few about the concepts learned in class and are not terribly difficult.

Exton is really an amazing professor and wants you to succeed. She gets that chem can be hard to jump into and gives multiple opportunities for you to do well. Sapling, Aleks, and clicker q's make a great grade cushion and will honestly bump your grade up a good 7 percent as long as you complete it all. If you want to succeed in this class you will

Deborah is an amazing teacher, who really understands the craft of Chemistry. She really wants to help her students learn, however the content is insanely hard. Read chapters BEFORE going to lecture, their review them again. Her study cycle in her syllabus isn't a joke, I highly recommend following it. Overall great class, just be prepared.

There is a huge curve in this class, homework heavily boosts your grade and Exton is an AMAZING teacher. She also teaches you HOW to be a better learner which is great for first term college students.

You learn a lot if you really put in the effort. There is ton of help available all of the time and she cares about your grade. Grades go in pretty quick. Listen to the tips about how to study. Do what you're supposed to do from the start and you'll earn the grade you want!

She gives many examples and explains the chem thoroughly. The class was HARD but she did a good job teaching it. Prepare to Study!

Dr. Exton is amazing! I've taken the same class from another professor at UO, and the difference is crazy. Dr. Exton is very knowledgeable and passionate about science, and due to her experience teaching (close to 30 years) she knows how to present the topics in a clear and interesting way, while cutting out all the unnecessary information.

Tbh, I prefer Exton over some of the other professors that I have had. She makes her expectations clear and tells students what they need to do to succeed. As others said, she isnt the best at teaching, but she manages to get through slides and will ask for any clarifications. She even will devote a few days to explain how to study and learn.

An absolute gem once you've taken other chemistry professors. I wish I would've stayed with Exton all year if she taught it.

Dr. Exton was a good professor for CH221! I had her online so the lectures were confusing at times, but she is always available for office hours and willing to help you with whatever you need in order to succeed. Make sure you stay on top of the lectures and homework - there is a good amount of work to do but it is easy to manage.

Exton is by far the best professor I've had during online. The lectures and quizzes are short and straightforward if you pay attention. The class is hard but she provides a lot of outside resources and extra help. Use the textbook and go to review sessions. I never had her in person, but online Exton was great.

I love Dr. Exton! She is very smart and is a very good teacher. Easy to learn from. Don't be scared for Gen. Chem!!!

Debby brings a smile to your face. Her sidekick Mark and her have a lil something going on. They love to do demonstrations in class. The classis in fact difficult and you work for your grade but it is not debby's fault that we are not as talented as her. In full honesty this class is hard but do-able. Doing the Aleks sucks but helps review topics.

Exton is a solid professor. It is explicitly clear that she knows chem, but she is not the most effective lecturer. She often fails to explain concepts clearly. However, she is a very nice woman and easy to listen to. It is easy to stay engaged and it is made explicitly clear what is expected... however, tests can be very difficult.

She was the coolest and pretty understanding. Topics weren't super difficult and she did a great job explaining everything. Wish she taught CH222.

The gen chem curriculum is rigorous- much of what people complain about have to do with the class itself, not the instructor. The material has to be taught very quickly, so she can't spend too much time on one topic. However, if you go to office hours, she will walk you through problems and reexplain concepts. You just have to go and ask.

Keep up with ALEKS and do practice exams and you will be good. There were a ton of office hour options too which was nice. She was always happy to answer questions.

Dr. Exton's fantastic at explaining tricky concepts and set up her class to allow any student to succeed if they just put in the work.

For an asynchronous class I feel like her lectures were great, and I learned a lot. Fair warning though, this class is fairly difficult and test averages were around 65% for each, you have to study a lot.

Absolute Battle-axe, no nonsense. Course is very well put together and well taught though. Difficult, heavy workload, does its job of weeding out the weak. The stuff she makes you do which seems annoying (ALEX, large homework load) actually helps a lot with retaining the material. Takes a lot of work ethic but you can do well in it. Good luck!