he is one of those professors who does the "All of the above" 'Some of the above" and "none of the above" type of test questions.I was frustrated because of his tests.they are geared to drive you insane, especially if you look at the results and find that one of his questions stumped you.Frustrating

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Pretty easy class if you study before a test. He's pretty entertaining too.

He's a pretty cool guy and he really wants to go out of his way to make sure that you pass and get a good grade. His classes are really entertaining because he makes jokes and really has a passion for what he's teaching.

I really liked his class, review before the tests and you'll do fine.

funny

Very helpful

Doug Harris is the Mr. Rogers of the chemistry department. His goody-two shoes demeanor and humorous approach made this a pleasant class. He is stubbornly unhelpful--asking questions was pointless. He followed the text religiously so the practice exams on the text website saved my butt. This class was an easy A if you did the work.

I must say I have never taken a Chem. Class before but after his i dont know why everyone hates chem. Its not bad at all and yeah he gives you plenty of prep with the practice exams

He has a great personality, you need to sit toward the front to see his little smile. Attendence isn't mandatory if you read the book. But you should go because it is very entertaining.

Harris is a great professor. He is really nerdy funny and knows his stuff inside and out. His tests are tough but he gives plenty of opportunity to ask questions about he material. He also does a lot of experiments in class to keep you interested.

Very good teacher, knowledgeable, and able to explain things in a clear and simple manner. I found his exams very easy, yet I still learned a lot. He does a very good job of following the text without making it boring or repetitive.

I hate chemistry and dont understand it, but Dr. harris has somehow made it understandable and enjoyable. very good at teaching the material. his practice exams are pretty much the same as his real exams.all the test questions come from his lectures so there is no need to buy the course textbook. i would definitley reccommend him.

Really funny guy. Explains everything really well and tests are easy if you study material and do practice tests. Great class!

One of the most helpful professors I've ever had.

He is a good teacher. He had great energy and love for chemistry. This class is not challenging. His tests are pretty straight forward.

I had Dr. Harris for summer Chem 1210. He was a a great teacher, and his quizzes and tests were very straightforward. He only tested on things we did in class. He would give you the shirt off his back if you needed it.

LIKE: -Tests directly from slides -Textbook only necessary for extra help if needed -Posts slides online -Willing to give extra help if you need it -First time I actually understand Chemistry DISLIKE: -Corny jokes - Says "there" in unnecessary places I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND HIM!

Subject matter has some dry points, but this professor kept things moving enough that it was hard to get bored. Overall, a great class, and this professor made it all the more enjoyable.

Okay, I think Chemistry is such a dry topic, but at the same time, I cannot believe this guy is real! He's almost too good to be true. All in one day he quoted (and correctly I might add) Harry Potter, Finding Nemo, and Emperor's New Groove. Hilarious guy who keeps the class interesting. However, he does say "there" after each sentence.

Great professor. More than willing to help if you have questions and makes sure you understand the content. Tests are straightforward and based on what was learned in class. Really nice guy and keeps class interesting and entertaining. I'd recommend him to anyone, even if you don't like chemistry.

Doug Harris is a great instructor! He is the best at teaching chemistry to all levels of beginning students, especially those with no chem background. The first test is easy, and then the others hit you. Study a lot and always show up to class, as he doesn't post review answers.

Professor Harris is a pro at teaching Chemistry. He goes off of the publisher's powerpoints. I thought it was okay to miss class because of this but he explains things amazingly well so it is definitely in your best interest to attend as I failed one of my exams from not going to class and aced the others.

Doctor Harris is great! He drops one of your five exam scores, including the final. Like already said, the slides are online but still go to class becuase he explains concepts so well. Use the slides and practice tests to get ready for exams, and also read and do the text book problems, and you will do awesome in this class!

He does well with making the subject understandable. He does a lot of practice problems in class and reserves the first 10 minutes of each class to answer questions. However, he does tend to get off topic...A LOT. Tests are only 25 questions, but he will drop the lowest. I didn't go to the last week of class or take the final and I'm getting an A.

Very good professor. He does have cheesy jokes he loves to tell, but he cares about his students and tries to help you do well. Explains things so you can understand and will answer any question you have.

No homework, easy tests, however, tests and quizzes make up your entire grade. There are practice tests online that are basically the exact same as the test he gives out in class.

Great teacher! SO HOT!!!! I get distracted in class because I day dream about him. Soooo dreamy!

He has a quirky personality, and he keeps things light and interesting. I had him for both 1010 and 1100 and have gotten an A- in both which says a lot since I came with no Chemistry background. His tests (except the third one in 1110) are very easy. Attending lectures is not mandatory, but there are pop quizzes and he explains things well.

Great professor. Likes to tell jokes. Very very helpful. His lectures correspond with his tests and he is very good at explaining concepts. The class was easy because of how well he teaches.

If you are looking for an easy Chemistry class, Professor Harris is the professor to get. However, the whole class is based on quizzes and tests. Not one assignment due in his class. Also, if you don't mind studying on your own time, class is not necessary to go to. All of his lecture slides are online.

Dr. Harris is the best Chemistry teacher I have ever had (getting a Minor in Chem.) He is funny, well he thinks he is. The class is great comical relief! I'd recommend this professor

Gives 1% extra credit. No homework. 3 tests and final. He is really funny and thinks he is too! He really wants you to understand. Tests are often similar to the practice tests he gives. Dont get the textbook. Its expensive and I have a 98% just from attending class every day. His lecture slides are from the textbook company anyway.

Professor Harris is a good instructor, but his lectures dragged on for me. He has a really quirky personality and can get off on a lot of tangents. If you have the motivation to read the textbook and work out problems, going to class isn't necessary. Every test is easy except the third one. Professor Harris is willing to help, you just have to ask.

No homework, grade is based off 3 tests and a final. One extra credit assignment. Study guide is basically the test but don't skip class. FUNNY guy.

Dr. Harris works hard to make sure his students are understanding the material. He opens up the first 15-20 minutes of lecture to anonymous questions that he then answers for the whole class. He only grades off of 4 tests and gives no other assignments to boost your grade, but as long as you pay attention in class you should do fine.

Chem 1110 was a great class, I learned a ton! But, you will not pass if you do not do the reading and the practice problems. the class only has 3 tests and the final and those are the only things graded. STUDY FOR EVERY TEST. Professor Harris was a great teacher, funny, and always excited about chemistry. I would recommend his class to anyone.

He is so funny, very understanding, and gives great lectures. Always answers ever question you have. Only three exams and a final, no other homework at all. Its a great class and he is great.

Take the professors advice and work out as many in textbook questions s you possibly can and there wont be anything on the test (4) you can't do. Make sure to bring any questions to class, he will explain them until you understand. Seriously, a great teacher.

Professor Harris is excellent at breaking down the complexity of chemistry and making learning fun.

Dr. Harris is an amazing chemistry professor! Your grade is based only on the exams, but he is clear about what he expects you to know for each exam. His exams are based off of practice exams that he hands out during class. Attending lectures and reading the book are a must. Would take a class from him again!

Dr. Harris really loves what he teaches. He wants to spread that to his students and tries to make an unenjoyable subject less brutal. Harris gives good prep for exams however the course is only based on the 4 test grades for the final grade. If you don't test well, you need to study hard and be well prepared because that's the whole grade.

I really liked Dr. Harris. He is super funny and witty. His class is just hard because you only have 4 tests and that's your whole grade. Every problem is worth 4 points so if you miss three you're already at a B+ Just read the book and do the in text problems and you'll be good

Dr. Harris is THE BEST. He is so funny and I loved his class. He tells lots of silly jokes to help you remember things. I would never take cham from anyone else. If you have the option definitely take chem from him.

Do not buy the book for this class! I never used it and it wasn't an issue at all. Professor Harris's class was really fun toward the beginning of the semester, but it got a little harder to stay motivated by the end. He tries to make entry level chemistry as interesting as he can and is a really nice guy. Overall a good prof for a general course.

Dr. Harris is the King of bad dad jokes. He is really passionate about what he does and answers questions quickly and completely. Not really available outside of class, but his TA has SI sessions once a week at night. The only downside is the material is a lot harder than I anticipated, I had to work hard for the grade, which is entirely test based

Very nice and funny. Lots of cheesy chem jokes. The only grades for the class are the 4 exams (study hard!). One easy extra credit opportunity. Attendance not required but recommended. Posts slides online but not lectures. *Do the practice problems in the book to study for exams.*

Professor Harris is one of the best parts of the University. Chemistry will never be an easy course, but he makes it worth the time. Be aware however, not assignments or attendance points, this class is graded entirely on tests. His jokes will keep you entertained, he will work with you, and his class is full of fun and experiments. Great guy.

Honestly, the sweetest human being on the planet and SO positive. Whenever anyone asks a question, no matter what it is, he always makes sure to answer and never makes anyone feel dumb. His class is hard to get an A in simply because the grading is just exams, no assignments or quizzes to cushion your grade. I liked it like that though. Loved him.

Doctor Harris is an awesome professor who cares about all of his students. His lectures are straight to the point with funny jokes here and there. If you want to get a good grade then you will. If you show up to the lectures, do the readings, and study for the tests (make sure you know the concepts!!) then his class will be just really easy! 10/10

If you go to lecture the tests will be easy. He answers all of your questions during lecture and is very helpful. Make sure you take the practice tests, some of the questions show up on tests. Dr Harrison is very helpful, and wants you to succeed. Chemistry is hard but he makes it as fun as possible. Study from the textbook and you'll pass the test

He's a really sweet guy who makes chemistry interesting. It's a bit hard keeping up with the videos and reading but it's really like that in all classes. He's really interested in what he's talking about so he makes you interested. And he's always wanting questions!

Pretty much remedial high school chem. Not too hard but self motivation is key. There's the set of pre-recorded lectures and then the TAs have SIs according to when the class said they could. If you watch the lectures and take some notes, then do the practice questions in the textbook, an A is pretty much guaranteed.

Four exams. Three chapters per exam, except that the fourth exam is comprehensive. Online lectures were consistently interesting and informative of what you needed to know for the exams. Also, the chemistry jokes are pretty good. (Oh and I think it's possible to survive this class just through lectures and no textbook)

Don't take the online version unless you are ready to stick to a schedule of at least an hour or two of study a day for a good grade. All necessary content is presented in lecture and Professor Harris has a passion for chemistry and teaches well, but practicing problems and review of material is essential to learn the content.

Best chemistry professor. He makes the subject fun.

IDK why Dr. Harris has such low ratings here (maybe they are bc of his past TA's?) He is one of the greatest lab professors I've ever had at USU. He is funny (be prepared for dad jokes) and really cares about the progress of his students. If you ask him questions, he is more than willing to help. I really enjoyed it whenever he popped into my labs.

I did not get the best grade in this class and honestly that's on me. Professor Harris is probably the best professor when it comes to simplistic teaching. His lectures are a little hard to follow sometimes because he is a goofy guy with lots of jokes but that makes him more personable. He is more than willing to work with the students.

Your grade is based solely on 4 exams. However, he covers all of the test material in class and it's all pretty easy.

Probably my favorite teacher so far. He is very knowledgeable and was always willing to help outside of the class. He is super funny and explains things in a way that is easy to grasp. There are 4 tests that make up all of your grade, but by studying you will do great! I highly recommend taking his class, he is very passionate and brilliant :)

This is the best chemistry lab -- there's no busy work, the professor is present and helpful, and the expectations and procedures each week are clear and easy to follow. I really liked Dr. Harris!

Harris was a nice professor and was always willing to answer any questions or emails sent very fast. Only 4 tests are your grade plus 1 easy extra credit. Sometimes answers questions in a roundabout way, and often I had to rely on the textbook. Overall good teacher, bad class. If you study hard enough you can get an A

This lab was simple and straightforward, with no pre-lab assignments and a post-lab that can be submitted at the end of lab. Dr. Harris was very involved in teaching the labs and was excited to be there. I really enjoyed taking this lab.

Professor Harris is fun and caring. He makes a lot of jokes and tries to make everyone feel involved and welcome. Your grade is solely based on exams, so keep that in mind. He does give some extra credit. Overall, he is a great guy. The class is hard unless you love chemistry, then it's probably chill.

By far the best chemistry lab I've ever taken. Substantially less difficult than most, and I learned substantially more. He genuinely enjoys the subject and you can tell, and he makes lab actually fun.

Dr. Harris is a great guy. He likes to make a lot of jokes during class, which leads him to get on and off topic which is really hard for me personally. I had to take his class from 6 pm - 7:45 pm so focusing was very difficult. The only things that go on your grade are 4 exams, 4 homework assignments, and 1 final exam.

Agree with a lot of other comments, he is a great guy and teacher, he is lecture-heavy and only grades 4 homework sets, and 4 exams, which are due the same day, which makes the class not very overwhelming, but you have to do really good on every assignment/exam. Not a hard teacher, it's just a hard course overall, no matter who you take it from.

Dr. Harris is one of the most passionate and lovable people you will ever meet. His love for his job is honestly inspiring. He's the sweetest and makes his class very doable. Definitely recommend.

Dr. Harris teaches though lectures and answers questions at the beginning of class and during class. He uses our class time well and even has funny dad jokes. Students can learn the content at home or in person by reading slides, attending lectures, and reviewing recorded lectures. It's best to take notes.

Professor Harris is clearly passionate about chemistry, and enjoys lecturing his students. I'd recommend this class even if you just wanted to hear his dad jokes! The only downside to this class is that your grade mostly comes from 4 tests, all of which are taken in class on scantron paper. Other than that, I'd take this course again