Really good teacher. Not a very interesting subject to begin with, but makes it a little for fun to learn. Make sure to talk to him after class, he will give you help if you ask for it.

He makes it fun.

This class is just hard period but Taylor tries his best to help. His powerpoint slides are really helpful. Make sure to use them to study.

Overall a good prof, one of the best to have for Chem 101. His group quizes help you learn the material, and occasionally he gives open note quizes. He's very helpful outside of class if you're lost on anything. Definitely take if you have to have CH101.

chem 101 is a hard class in general. i don't really recommend him if you have a hard time following concepts. he talks in monotone most of the time and with his eyes closed. hes a nice guy though. his quizzes are quite difficult

Awesome professor. Best 101 professor at Clemson. Gives hard quizes but lets you work in groups. Quizes are similar to test. Very helpfull, class can be boring at times but it becuase of subject not professor. Won't do poorly in his class if you put in effort.

If you think Dr. Taylor isn't a good teacher then Chemistry is probably just too hard for you because you probably won't find much better

Take this guy by all means. He's new so he is really trying to teach instead of babysit. Very helpful. Jokes around in class a lot. Gives quizzes that are easy if you review your notes + you work in groups. Don't need your book - he teaches out of ppts. You'll make an A if you study regularly and semi-pay attention.

Dr. Taylor actually cares about making sure that students learn the material. His stated goal is to have a class average of 85%, which is close to impossible in CH 101. He tries to use different demonstrations and jokes to get his point across. Definately one of the top 3 general chem teachers.

He's a fairly good lecturer and he has really nice powerpoint slides each day. His quizzes aren't made out to be too bad. The only thing I don't like is that he doesn't cover all the required material, so some (but not a whole lot) of extra reading in the textbook is required.

He has helpful powerpoint slides. Some of his quizes were kind of hard, but somedays he would have really easy quizes on days that attendance was low. Overall good Chemistry Teacher and very helpful, cares about his students.

Exelcent prof. I would dare say one of the best at Clemson. His style of teaching and the fact that he usally posts his notes on line make his class less diffuclt, but he also works examples of the kinds of problems you'll see on the test in class, which is huge plus.

awesome notes posted on blackboard

Made the class pretty easy if you come, did have quizzes atleast every other class though. Made the class semi interesting by putting his own little jokes in.

He's a wonderful teacher and will explain everything very clearly, and the notes are really helpful. If you miss a class, he uploads the notes online as powerpoints. He will give surprise quizes though in the last 10 minutes of class when everyone is ready to leave.

Dr. Taylor is helpful as long as you're willing to make the effort; funny at times, goes into detail for the material in class, but outside preparation and studying is mandatory if you want to be successful; overall good prof.

Good professor. He kept things interesting and he's really understanding and easy to talk to.

I liked him. He isn't the best if you need a teacher to hold your hand through every problem, but if you actually put any effort into the class it's not bad at all. My class gave him way too hard of a time. Quizzes are difficult but worked in groups so just make sure someone in the group knows whats going on.

Dr. Taylor is a very solid professor. He relates to the students what is expected of them for the exam, and all concepts are practiced with numerous iClicker questions. Quizzes are difficult, but with a group, 6 heads are better than 1. Chemistry is a very difficult subject, but take him; if you are willing to work, an A can be yours.

Professor Taylor is hard, but definitely one of the better professors. He understands the material very well, and will help if you ask him. He teaches from powerpoints, which he uploads online, so even if you miss a class you haven't really missed much. He also gives group quizzes, so it's essentially a grade booster.

Dr. Taylor's a great teacher. The class itself is pretty hard. He tries to explain it the best way he can. If he sees you making an effort, he's willing to answer questions. Uses i-clickers but your answers aren't graded for correctness. Uses powerpoints that help as long as you read the book too. Overall, pretty good teacher and fair grader.

Dr. Taylor knows what he's talking about and he can explain it pretty well. He utilizes the iClicker questions to take attendance and you need to answer 75% of the questions each day to get attendance credit, so even if you're late and miss one you're fine. Homework is fair and quizzes are given in groups, which is helpful. He explains things well.

Dr. Taylor is definitely one of the best teachers you could hope for. Every day, he uses powerpoint to teach, and he has the notes posted online before the class even starts. He really tries to go that extra mile to make sure the class understands the material (sometimes, he can do some surprisingly fun experiments).Take him if you can.

This is an awesome instructor. He makes material very approachable and easy to learn. He puts power point slides online before the class so you can print them out before class which is very helpful for notes. Does random quizzes but they help you understand material instead of hurting you. If you go to class easy A. Take this class.

Excellent professor, explains everything well in lecture, uses iClicker to enforce concepts. Will get an A if you show up and study.

He's kind of boring and he takes attendance using iClicker so you pretty much have to go to class. His powerpoints are kind of helpful when studying and he puts them online. Gives "pop" quizzes but it's pretty easy to predict when they'll be. Overall, not the best teacher, but not a complete nightmare.

He's a good professor, just a little fast on some subjects. If you don't have a good background you'll have to commit a lot of time to this class to learn the material in the time he wants.

awesome chemistry teacher...u wont find much better out there. hes very direct and approachable. if u cant c him during his office hours, he'll do what he can to meet u whenever ur free. u gain a very thorough understanding of chemistry from taking him.

Good professor

His lectures are boring but his class is really easy.

Dr. Taylor was awesome. I sat in the front few rows and had a much better experience than people who sit in the back. Students from other class would actually ask me for copies of his powerpoint they were so helpful. Lots of quizzes, still a hard class.

Dr. Taylor wants his class to do well. He does example problems on the board which makes the calculation problems much easier. His PowerPoints are all online which makes studying a breeze. He stays in contact with the class and is good about keeping BB current. Don't interrupt his class; If you have a question, ask later and he'll gladly answer it.

Yeah hes cocky but hes a good teacher. Most of the quizzes are partner. The key is going to si no matter what professor you have. This is a study class.

Dr. Taylor was monotonous, but he did teach. His powerpoints were exactly what was on the exam and made it so I never had to use my book. Good teacher overall. Gives group quizes which really boost your grade if you are doing bad. He is a little dry with his humor. Overall, I would take him again.

Dr. Taylor is really cool, he's pretty funny and teaches you everything you need to know. He teaches using powerpoint, and he puts the powerpoints online so you can print them out. That way you can listen in class without having to take notes. He really prepares you for the exams and if you study you will ace the pop group quizes he gives you.

Dr. Taylor is an average teacher. He's not the best at preparing you for exams, and he has the impression that all his students know how to do the calculations beforehand, so he doesn't teach them. His quizzes hurt more than they helped. I would suggest taking a different teacher for Chem 102. However, he is helpful if you go see him one-on-one.

Taylor is a good teacher. I had him for both 101 and 102 and made an A in both classes. If you pay attention in class and do the work you will definitely be prepared for the exams. His quizzes can be hard, but if you study before you go to class you'll do fine. He puts his notes online so you can just listen to him in class. Overall a good teacher.

He's a good teacher, so if you go to class and study the book and notes he will have you prepared for the exams. He is a jerk; however, so if you're sensitive you might want to find another professor.

Good professor, helpful when you go looking for help. He is not incredibly difficult, but he does give frequent pop quizzes that are a little tricky. Just make sure you understand what's going on when he teaches and you will be okay.

Dr. Taylor is a great lecture teacher. His teaching style is engaging and energetic. He is great at putting things in simple terms, and I had no problem with this class. Best of all, the homework is really easy and the pop quizes are not bad at all if you pay attention to what he's talking about.

I had Dr. Taylor for 101 and 102. He was pretty good for both, but definitely more entertaining in 102. Most of his lectures are full of energy - especially when he can tie the material to beer. Put in some study time and you'll do fine.

Just study the powerpoint slides and assess yourself with the practice exams and the class is a piece of cake. Didn't even have to open the book.

Talks with his eyes closed which is kindof weird. Decent guy overall. Watch out for pop quizes. Lectures are pretty simple. Just supplement the class with reading the book and you should be good to go. He's not the nicest guy but will still help you if you need it.

Ok, I may be a little biased since he reminds me of my favorite uncle, but I think he is a great professor. He understands chemistry really well and what you need to know for the tests. The book was pretty much useless to me because he gives you everything you need to know in his notes. Fo sho take him if you can.

Teacher knows what he is talking about. Explains everything in class and the best thing is he makes notes for you to print out so you don't have to kill yourself speed writing in class. Overall a good teacher.

He was a great teacher. I thoroughly understood and enjoyed class.

I had Dr. Taylor for both Chem 101 and 102. I got A's both times. He's actually a really good teacher. We didn't really get along but it was more of a personality thing. I'd certainly take his class again.

Dr. Taylor is a great professor. He gives you the notes online and weekly group quizzes. He takes attendance with Iclicker. It is a difficult class, but he is very good at explaining everything and I feel like I understood everything. Study ALOT!

Dr. Taylor knows his Chemistry and can be very intimidating but he is willing to help you if you meet with him outside of class. I did not use the textbook because I had his lecture notes from blackboard which are very thorough. Be prepared for quizzes almost every class. Study his notes and work practice problems and exams and you'll do fine.

Intimidating at first. Keeping up with the readings was a must. Found the class to be grueling. The tests were hard, but the homework, participation, lab and quizzes can boost grades immensely. He did know his chemistry and was enthusiastic when it came to lectures. Knew people that thrived in his class, unfortunately, I was not one.

Take Taylor over anyone else who teaches chemistry here. I have taken all the chem 101 & 102 professors, and he is the best one. He writes the exams and gives out notes. He's really sarcastic, but approachable, and he's very helpful if you make a good impression. He's difficult, but if you keep up with the course, you'll do fine

Dr. Taylor is the man. He is super nice and the best chem teacher at Clemson.

Pretty good teacher, large auditorium class, so i personally had trouble focusing, but it was not his fault. Fairly difficult, and i missed ALOT of classes, so i fell behind. If you make it to class and participate, you can definitely make an A

He is an ok teacher. I had him for 101 and 102.He has really hard quizzes after each lesson. Goes through the material fast. It was somewhat easy for me because I took AP in high school but someone without that prior knowledge probably would be lost in his class. Has the tendency to focus on the wrong things and teaches material in a difficult way.

I took chemistry in high school and found it difficult. I took chemistry with Taylor and thought why didn't my high school teacher teach the subject like this. If she had I would not have struggled as much. He is extremely clear and makes the material easy to understand. He gives partner quizzes and attendance is checked via iClicker. He is awesome

Dr. Taylor is a great chem teacher. He explains things thoroughly and he gives a lot of extra grades not just the exams. Almost all of his quizzes are group and he gives participation points by using the iClicker. I would definitely recommend Dr. Taylor for Chemistry. I had him for 101 and 102! Great teacher!

Great teacher. The tests are all standardized, but he helps write some of the questions so you are mostly prepared for them. His quizzes are annoying and occasionally difficult, but he lets you work in groups. Show up to class so that you don't miss any notes.

Great guy overall. He teaches through powerpoints which gets boring quick but compared to other chemistry teachers, he's one of the top. He allows for group quizzes and partner work which is great. All you have to worry about are the exams. Just study and work hard for those and an A will come.

Dr. Taylor is one of the best chemistry professors at Clemson. He is the department head so he usually makes most of the test questions. All of his notes are types online and you just have to fill in some blanks in class so you can follow along. Chemistry is a hard subject, but Dr. Taylor's students generally do better in the subject as a whole.

Its a great class! Chemistry sucks in general but I took him for both 101 and 102 and he is really good. Use the online notes to keep up with class, he moves to fast to try take your own notes

Dennis Taylor is the way to go! Very clear and he knows his stuff. Failure to succeed in this course with Dr. Taylor is no one's fault but your own.

Not an easy course, not an easy professor. He's not a bad professor per se, he just has an irritating manner of speaking, condescending and/or rude. He prepares you well for the tests, just don't expect it to be a walk in the park.

He is a great professor. His lectures aren't boring, in fact, he manages to keep things very interesting during class. He does require you to be in class for an in-class participation grade, but the iClicker questions that he uses really do help in learning the material, especially after the tests, when he will explain hard question

Not an easy class if you don't work every day. I really liked his lectures. I had no prior chemistry knowledge but got A's when I earned them. His quizzes and class are super hard, but it makes the exams seem easier. I recommend him.

Dr. Taylor's quizzes and classwork are pretty challenging but it makes the test 10 times easier. Lectures are long and can be boring but paying attention is key. He tells you everything you need to know and even more. Can't ask questions during class but you can ask a quick one after class.

Dr. Taylor is a great teacher. Chemistry is a tough course, but he will prepare you for the test. If you don't do well in his class it is because you aren't studying enough, because he supplies you with all of the information that you need to know.

This man knows his stuff! If you want a chemistry professor that knows that he is talking about and knows how to explain it well, take chem with Dennis Taylor. Study Study Study.

Decent professor. Lots of very hard quizzes but they prepare you for exams and don't count much and most are group quizzes. Very in depth notes posted on BB but you have to go to class to fill them in (and to get participation points). Doesn't explain things as thorough as I need but SI filled the gap. Compared to others he's the best at Chem prof

Personally I loved Dr Taylor so much that I took him for both chem 1 and chem 2. He really prepared me for the exams. He gives group quizzes that are really hard and he grades them harshly, but they prepare you so much for the exams which is what matters. He is very blunt which some didn't like but I found him to be hilarious. Very knowledgeable!

Very good overall professor. Very easy to follow during lectures and will offer extra credit. Will move quickly and occasionally be a bit sassy, but if you complete the homework and attend lecture, and A is not out of reach. Would highly recommend.

Dr. Taylor is one of the best chemistry teachers! he gives pop quizzes but they are group and really hard but if pay attention in class then you will do fine. He prepares you really well for the exams and gives get extra problems if you need more. He hates stupid questions, so i would ask someone else the question first. Overall he's a great person

He was a very good professor. He was very clear on the material and taught it well. He gave plenty opportunities to do well in his class, with participation grades and homework grades that were fairly easy and really helped me understand the material better. If you have the option to take him, I would suggest doing so.

During the time I had Dr. Taylor I was not the biggest fan. However after taking several chemistry classes, Taylor is one of the best professors I've had. He explains the concepts and its a luxury to have access to the powerpoints to refer back to. The tests are hard but they're the same for every professor, so there is no avoiding that.

Taylor was a great professor. I didn't do great in his class, but he teaches the material well and he is definitely there for you. He also gives you many useful resources. My issue was time management, so just work hard and do practice problems as you go rather than the night before the test and you'll be fine. FYI: he is pretty sarcastic at times

He is a good professor. He is straight forward and will help you if you need it. He has a sarcastic like humor which can be entertaining. He gives pop quizzes but they usually are group quizzes, though hard. For the most part he will tell you when the quizzes will be. He has great powerpoints that he posts online

One of the better Chemistry teachers I've had. Taylor's lectures are as solid as his sweater vest game. They can drag out a bit, but he explains things well if you pay attention. I felt adequately prepared for the exams, and if you the homework and show up to class and you should be just fine.

I loved Dr. Taylor! He is intelligent, funny, and teaches the material well. Gives points based on participation (show up and you get full points) which literally saved my grade. I took CH 1010 and CH 1020 with him. Got a B both times and, y'all, I SUCK at Chemistry. Freshman chem is going to be hard at Clem no matter what. I highly recommend him.

He's a good teacher--he basically goes through the power points, and has print off powerpoint where you fill in the blank. He's a nice man. You have group quizzes, which are great, but they're usually a little long. Also there were a few individual quizzes. He'll let you know when you all will have quizzes, but they're definitely once a week!

My favorite professor at Clemson! Gen chem at Clemson is difficult & I was at the point of near failing both semesters but made a B each time because of him. His fill-in-the-blank lecture notes are great so be sure to print before each class. Only 1 indiv. quiz each semester, the rest were group. He's hilarious and so helpful in office hours.

Has a rough personality but doesn't want you to fail. The best you could get out of all the other professors. (Group) Quizzes every week or so. He'll answer your question but is sometimes a jerk about it. But he's efficient. Do the objective sheets before the test and go to SI. Final exam is standardized but study the ACS booklet and you're good.

Chemistry is tough no matter who you take but Dr. Taylor explains the material well in his lectures and gives you opportunities to help improve your grade outside of tests with in class quizzes (many are group quizzes). He's also the one that makes the tests so he prepares you for those better than other professors, still expect to study A LOT!

Chem 1020 is hard, but Taylor is the best professor for chemistry. He gives you all the material you need to know in class and the HW helps with practice problems. He gives weekly quizzes that are tougher than the actually exams, but they are group quizzes. Definitely recommend

He is a great teacher, really knows what he is talking about and can explain it really well. He gives a lot of quizzes, but almost all are group quizzes. Definitely the best chem teacher on campus. Highly recommend!!

This chemistry class is not going to be easy but Taylor is the prof to get. The weekly GROUP quizzes keep you updated on all of the exams so its easier to stay on track. Though he goes fast through the powerpoints he does but atleast he covers all the material. Keep in mind PAL tutoring is offered for the course. Overall he is the best one here.

Dr. Taylor knows what he talking about and teaches the information pretty well. Has regular quizzes and iClicker questions which help solidify the information for the exams. Can at times be somewhat condescending but overall an effective teacher.

Dr. Taylor is a great professor--most of his quizzes are group quizzes, he posts all PowerPoints (with blanks) online, and several pages of practice questions online. If you do all the homework, answer in class iClicker questions, and attend PAL sessions when you need help, you should do fine.

Chemistry is going to suck and be really really really hard, but, Professor Taylor made it a little better. He and Houjere are really the only two chem professors I would recommend. I say take Taylor though because he's the department head so he writes the chem exams, gives hw maybe twice a week, GROUP QUIZZES, and Houjeree only has 8ams. GO TO PAL

Dr. Taylor is the best chemistry professor. He prepares you well for all of the exams. He gives weekly quizzes, but they are usually group quizzes. Study hard and this class won't be too hard.

Definitely recommend Taylor for gen chem 1 and 2! All I did was his homework, extra problems after lecture, and went to PAL and did well. Not a super easy class, but if you work for it, it's definitely doable

Dr. Taylor was a great chemistry professor and truly wanted his students to succeed. His lectures are awesome and he makes the funniest jokes. Although the test is departmental and pretty difficult, Dr. Taylor does everything he can to give you everything you need to do well.

I loved Dr. Taylor. The class was very difficult, but he made it understandable as much as he could!

Dr. Taylor is a great professor. I had him for Chem 1 and am taking him again for Chem 2. All but two of my quizzes were group which helps to make sure you know the material well enough for the exams. The exams are tough but he posts the exam from the previous year with the answers so that you can practice.

Dennis Taylor is a solid professor, his lectures definitely help me understand the material. He has lots of in class quizzes, which are usually group quizzes, that really help me learn the concepts. The homework is also very helpful. If you want to minimize reading outside of class, Dennis is a good choice.

I really liked Taylor's lecture style. He has fill in the blank notes that he posts online and has us fill them out in class. It is really important to go to class, but as long as you work hard and review often, the class isn't bad. He also gives a lot of really hard quizzes, but it only counts for 8% of your grade, so it's not a big deal.

This CLASS is hard, this PROFESSOR is not. He prepares you but you need to put in so much work. I studied 20 hours one weekend, but he has last minute office hours on test mornings (great for procrastinators). His group quizzes help you learn- sit next to someone who looks smart and find a new seat if they aren't. I'd take him again.

Dr. Taylor is a pretty good professor. He definitely knows his chemistry and tries to give good examples. He can be a little stand-offish in class but is nice during office hours. Some lectures are boring but he can be funny in class. Studying is key and the online homework is nothing like the tests so I wouldn't focus too much on it.

I had him both CH1010 and CH1020 and he definitely knows the material well. He also answers questions pretty well. You can print out the notes from online. He also grades on participation with iclickers and attendance. I highly recommend doing the online homework when he tells you to, It helps with the quizzes and tests A LOT, don't procrastinate

He was by far my favorite professor of the semester. He clearly communicates the material, expanding on the information on the powerpoints (which he also provides to the class in a fill-in-the-blank style notes). He is such a fun teacher and always has the class's attention. Love the group quizzes. Cannot emphasize enough how amazing this guy is!

Dr. Taylor is probably the best professor for chemistry at Clemson. Compared to what youll hear about other professors hes a gem. He teaches the material well, you just need to study. Use the print out lecture notes and it makes taking notes very easy. Ive decided to take him again for CH 1020. Do the homework, study, and show up to class.

Dr. Taylor is really knowledgeable about what he teaches and if you ask for help, he can give you a really good answer to help you understand. Chem is just a tougher subject but Taylor gives you the tools necessary to do well in the class. He gives weekly quizzes on the material that can be challenging if you don't do the online homework.

Dr. Taylor wants you to succeed and gives group quizzes in class that prepare you well for the exam questions. Everything on the exams come from lectures and iClicker 2 questions which are graded as class participation. He's awkward but easy to talk to, & will try to get to know you if you talk to him. Just don't be stupid, and he's a great prof.

Dr. Taylor is a great professor! The tests are made by the Chem Department but he covers the test well. He gives a lot of quizzes, but 10/12 are group. Great teacher!

A great chem professor! Took him for chem 1020 and wish I had him for 1010! 1020 is a hard class but he explains things very well. He expects a lot from his students, and you have to put in effort, but he cares and wants you to succeed. Would highly recommend!

Give lots of good practice for exams and quizzes. If you do the extra assignments quizzes are easy, most of them are group too. He really tries to make the lectures interesting and helps break down the information. I'm taking again for CH 1020!

This is the first C I have ever received and I can honestly say I love this guy. Dr Taylor is hilarious and I wish I needed Chem 1020 for my major because I would absolutely take him again. With that being said, the system he uses for assigning and grading homework is kind of a beat down as youll need to sit down before each session and do It.

Dr. Taylor is a great professor. He provides powerpoint notes, so you just have to print them or follow along. He often gives out quizzes, but they're almost all group quizzes. He provides a lot of practice, which is really helpful, and can help during his accessible office hours. He wants students to pass, but makes you work for it. Solid teacher.

Dr. Taylor is an AMAZING chemistry professor! He has a great personality & I truly enjoyed his class. Make sure to print out the guided notes at the beginning of each unit - they will help you understand the material much more quickly. He has group quizzes which are much more difficult than the tests, but you learn the material working with others.

Dr. Taylor is a very good Chem 1 professor. His lectures are very informative and prepare you well for the homework assignments, quizzes, and tests. He does give quizzes about once a week, but they are normally group quizzes. Study the given exam practice questions and old exams and you should do fine!

Dr. Taylor is a very good teacher for chemistry. He can come off as rude sometimes, however he cares about what he is teaching. Attendance is not mandatory but it helps a lot. He posts practice problems after every chapter to help study for the tests. Most quizzes are group but they are usually harder than the test which prepares you well.

Dr. Taylor is a great choice for a chemistry professor. He is clear, organized, and ensures that students are understanding the materials. His class is by no means an easy A, but he prepares you well for the exams with his weekly quizzes which are most often group quizzes. Highly recommend!!!

Dennis Taylor is the BEST chemistry professor at Clemson university. I went from making C's and D's on chemistry 1 exams to high B's and high A's on chemistry 2 exams. He does not allow computers or phones in his class but it honestly makes it way easier to pay attention. Would take him for every single chemistry class if I could.

Professor Taylor is a great professor. He is very clear with the materials of Chemistry. He gives you tons of practice and has videos on explaining difficult problems. You will have tons of practice in class with iclicker. Go to class because attendance is a grade. I highly recommend him because he knows Chemistry.

Gen chem is a necessary evil of being in college. Dr. Taylor understands this, and does his best to make it bearable. He is pretty informal and lets you be as engaged as you want to be. My recommendation? Sit in the front, take notes, do the extra credit and you will be just fine. You really can't do much better in Clemson's chemistry department.

Dr. Taylor is a great professor. He gives you all the resources to succeed (followup problems after every lecture, practice problems during class and more). He is clear about what he expects from his students. He gives at least 10 quizzes, but only like 2 are individual. The quizzes can be hard , so study for them. He had office hours 2x a week.

He is strict and doesn't tolerate stupid questions but he will give you the rundown of the course and if you listen and write your notes you'll do well. CH1020 is really hard, you'll have to put A LOT of time and effort into this class. iClicker is used, book is not, lots of in class quizzes, smartwork5 for homework.

*class was taken online during COVID* Dr. Taylor is a great professor. Hes pretty strict and tough when it comes to grading but hes a chill dude. Youll definitely have to be on top of your work and studies in this class if you want to pass. Tests and quizzes in chemistry are difficult at Clemson but Dr. Taylor prepares you very well!!

Chem is hard no matter what teacher you take, but Dr. Taylor is a good choice if you are willing to put in the work. Watch the videos and take notes, and pay attention in class. There is a quiz pretty much every week but they are really useful. By the time the exams came around I already knew all the content! I'm taking him again next semester.

Dr. Taylor was a really solid Chem teacher. I was not great in chem in high school and he really helped me understand it this time around. This class is definitely doable and you could definitely get an A in it. He gave really helpful quizzes and homework. I recommend Taylor!

Dr. Taylor is probably one of the best teachers in the chem department at Clemson. That being said, his attitude can be a bit much. I really did learn a lot from him and started doing significantly better on exams compared to the previous semester. He will always accurately answer questions, but sometimes will have snarky remarks to go with them.

He is a great professor! I definitely recommend it. He can be snarky at times but he is so helpful and will learn your name if you get to know him. His in-class participation counts are done with iClicker questions, and they're really helpful to help you study for your test. He does do quizzes every other lecture though. But I would take him again!

His extra credit for SmartWork helps, and the lecture is fast and straightforward about everything. Whatever is on the slides and SmartWork is what you need to know. Provided great exam resources too. Weekly lockdown quizzes are luckily only 5% of the grade. For a subject/class this difficult, he's not a bad choice, I know I'll be taking him again.

Most people hate him, but is definitely the best CH1010 professor. Is the course coordinator so he makes the test, and posts practice tests exactly like the test. PowerPoints are important for quizzes which is the hardest part of the class. Lectures are boring and he's a bit condescending.

One of the best profs in the Chem department for sure. Super organized and gives students plenty of practice problems to help them review and learn the material. I also have him as my academic adviser, and he's super great to work w. can be a little intimidating but overall, gives good lectures and prepares you well for exams. TAKE HIM IF YOU CAN!!

Chemistry is hard, no way around it and you have to take it. Dr. Taylor is definitely lecture heavy, but also provides good explanations during class and goes over commonly missed questions on quizzes. Nobody likes chemistry, but I took his class for 1010 and 1020 and I definitely prefer him over other professors.

Dr. Taylor very obviously loves what he teaches. But because of this, he can move very fast and it can be overwhelming. He gives extra credit opportunities and the homework is for completion, but most of your grade comes from exams which can be difficult.

He is quick with come backs and makes class interesting. Smaller class sizes with a professor who is willing to help during office-hour or after class.

I think the harsh reviews are just from people that aren't that good at chemistry. Taylor knows what he's talking about and covers all the material that is needed on the exam. If you put in the time for the class a B or A is achievable.

Great guy. Cares about his students. Exams are tough, but offers lots of practice that can help boost grade (hw, quizzes, participation.) Lectures can get boring due to content but he keeps them pretty engaging.

Dr. Taylor cares about his students but it is not an easy class

Of the chem professors at Clemson he is one of your best bets. Chem is hard but if you review the material before the quizzes you can do decent on them. Homework is harder than the tests but you get lots of attempts and extra credit. Tests are super difficult but final replaces the lowest one. If you show you care about doing well, he will help.

Chemistry is one of those classes that is very difficult no matter what professor you have. Dr. Taylor has very detailed power points and is very accessible out of class. Use his resources and you will succeed! Witt Bauknight from BrainSTEM tutoring is very helpful and explains this class very clearly! I recommend using this resource!

I took Dr. Taylor for Chem 1010 and 1020. His lectures are very slide heavy, but he makes a lot of effort to explain everything in great detail. After class I recommend relooking at the slides presentations and taking your own notes, which help for quizzes. If you attend PAL sessions and do the practice problems he posts on Canvas, you'll be fine.

Got a 99 in Chem 2 first semester of freshman year. Hes funny although lectures can be really boring since they're slide heavy. iClicker is used in class to answer questions, however theyre only graded on completion and he always put an option for if you dont know the lecture. Great guy overall and 100% recommend for chem 2.

Chem is just hard- accept it, but Dr Taylor provides detailed slides that are helpful when it comes to preparing and studying. He gives LOTS of quizzes and activities but its not that bad. He's not very approachable but he gets the job done and provides very detailed expectations for each unit and study materials for exams.

Taylor is very knowledgable. His lectures are lengthy and you have to stay focused in order to learn, but he gives a lot of practice questions mixed in with the lectures. Attendance is graded through the practice questions by completion not accuracy. Quizzes were almost all online at home and open note. Can be intimidating to talk to.

So many practices questions to prepare for exams. I enjoyed the class. If you put in the effort, it's extremely easy to make an A

Absolutely love Dr Taylor. His lectures are very quick so it can be difficult to keep up in class, but he gives lots of practice questions, hw, and quizzes so the exams were pretty easy. Dr Taylor definitely cares about his students and the material he is teaching. Would def recommend.

It is easy to tell that Dr. Taylor is a very smart man. He goes quickly through lectures, but explains things well and gives LOTS of optional practice problems to help you learn. Definitely do these problems and the class will be a breeze. He is a pretty funny guy and I enjoyed having him as a prof. I think he is one of the best CH1010 profs here.

Dr. Taylor gives you all the info you need to do well on exams during lecture. However, you need a good background in CH 1010 because he assumes you know it well already. I noticed that when he answered questions in/after class he explains things in a bit of a condescending way. My classmates said similar things after going to office hours.

Lectures go extremely quickly, so be ready to review concepts on your own time. Professor is helpful and personable in office hours. The class before exams is always dedicated to exam prep questions using iClickr, but I feel like they always helped me to do well on exams. Constantly review your Chem 1 material, because it is on the final exam.

Professor Taylor is extremely knowledgable and a great professor. However, he does go at a very fast pace and doesn't always go over complex topics. If you struggle with Chemistry already, I would take a different professor.

Chem is not easy for me, and I did not put that much effort into this class. However, the professor was great. He got us the homework from Pearson for free. I understood things during lectures, but my exam grade doesn't reflect that. I had some family issues, and he was kind enough to send me resources so that it didn't affect me that much.

Has a lot of out-of-class work but they're only a few questions each so it's easy to get a high grade.

Good professor definitely cares for students. Moves through lectures and slides very quickly lots of review on your own time.

He is a sassy guy, CH is always gonna be hard but i enjoyed the class. Exams were not the easiest but I did fine. If you want a little bit of a charecter he is your guy.