SUCH a good prof and good person. Extremely helpful and motivated to ensure his students' success. Very knowledgable. Classes are well laid out and follow the curriculum as set in the syllabus. Great class for students serious about Chemistry.

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he is steven colber from the daily show. this class is easy if you KEEP UP! he has no problem helping during his office hours so use them! i really like his lectures because he gets excited and phisicly acts out the behavior of electrons. if you must take chem take him... i hear much is a tyrant

I found Dr. Wick to be extremely helpful. His lectures were insightful and easy to follow. Some people just didn't seem to put the time or the effort in to learning the material, but would rather prefer to gripe about their poor grades. Although I didn't get a 4.0, I was close.

Dr. Wick gives good examples/analogies in class to help you learn the material. Sometimes his exams don't reflect his lectures though nothing is unexpected- it's just hard to know what to focus on. He cares to help his students and silly questions are encouraged- you won't feel stupid asking something out loud . Will take him for CHE 150.

Dr. Wick is extremely educated and it definitely show sin his teaching. Super clear and concise in his notes and lectures. Very enthusiastic! even if you didn't care about chemistry, you'll learn something useful and fun in this class. and yes, he's hard. he grades hard. just keep on tpo of your work and it's not too bad.

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I think he's a great lecturer, but this chem series IS tough. My only complaint about him is that, yes, his tests are ridiculous. They can't be done well in 50 minutes by a mere mortal. This class is going to kill my grade. I am, however, learning a lot.

Dr.Wick is HARD, no one denies it, and his test is TOUGH, but believe me, you'll learn a lot from him. This class has given me the lowest grade evar so far, but its okay, not the end of the world. If u dun care bout the grade, then taking the class is great. 4 those who need high grade, avoid this class. Btw, he's the dean of SCCC Chem department.

Like everyone else says, this class is hard, but its only because the tests have SO much on them, its hard to have time to think while doing them. Sitting in class during lecture though, i am totally engaged, its amazing how much he knows and how well he explains things. I'd recommend taking this class if you really want to learn! Good Luck!

The best professor I've had. Total command of subject matter, lucid and interesting explanations of topics, challenging but manageable workload. If you want to coast, not a good pick, but if you want to learn chemistry you couldn't ask for a better teacher.

Teaching style for che139 was not really compatible with my learning style, but he's a very nice individual. Anticipate very challenging exams! Do as much of the hw problems as you can and ask him questions about them!

Doug's tests are extremely difficult. I found some questions on there that were never even covered in the lectures! The labs are pretty straightforward and easily graded. Homework is full credit w/ effort. If you're doing bad, talk to him, he is very forgiving. But stay away if u suck at exams!

Wow! I had taken HS chem and a college chem course before, but it was eons ago and I never "got" it before. Dr. Wick is an amazing professor. Make sure to read the book before class! Do the practice problems, they really help. Class is heavily based on the book. Also, Dr. Wick is very approachable if you need help outside class.

Being that this was the first chem class ever, wasn't sure what to expect. I am sure, though, that this was by far the toughest class i've ever taken. The exams are extremely hard, and I'm not walking away feeling like my grade has reflected my knowledge. If you care about your GPA, don't take this course! He IS a very nice, knowledge professor

Dr Wick does not explain anything in a helpful manner. Our entire grade is based on test scores. Everything I learned from chemistry this quarter was straight from the book, which was extremely unclear. I had a 3.8 average GPA until this class. DO NOT TAKE A CLASS FROM DR WICK.

I reject that his exams are too hard or that his grading is not objective; it is the definition of objective. Want to know how you are doing? There is no curve, all the points are on the syllabus. You do the math. His exams are very hard but not success is not unobtainable. You will kick ass in college chemistry post Wick. Just be ready to bleed.

A truly gifted teacher. You will work harder for this teacher than you thought you could; however if you want to really learn chemistry he is the one.

VEry Challenging

Awesome funny demos in class

The best chem teacher ever.I wish I could take him for my whole chem series. He really makes sure you understand concepts, and works out problems from start to finish. His tests are hard and WILL kick your butt, no matter how much you study, which I did tremendously. He really wants you to succeed and is always open to help you in office hours.

The comment was made that Dr Wick thinks SCCC is Harvard. I suppose if you think getting a Harvard class on a SCCC budget is a good deal, you will like this class. Dr Wick explains the basics clearly and then works the rest of the work back to the basics as he explained them. Chemistry is hard, but that's not Dr Wick's fault.

The best teacher I had last quarter. Extremely engaging presence and really charismatic. I have never learned so much in a chem class or worked so hard for a B-, but I wish I would have had him for my whole chemistry series.

Chemistry has never been a strong point for me, but this class was very enjoyable. You definitely have to work for it, but a good grade is possible. Dr. Wick is very into his subject and always willing to help and reachable by email. Grades are almost solely test scores, but he does give homework that is optional and helpful if you do it.

I was totally freaked out the first day of class when I found out a 4.0 means a 95% (this appears to be very common at SCC). Although the tests are challenging, he is very knowledgeable, and will be there for you. Plenty of extra credits makes 95% a doable. Doing homework will be a major key. Use the comments here as guide, not as as deterrent!

This class definitely wrecked my GPA. However, if you love a VERY challenging grader but amazing lecturer, Dr. Wick is for you. He is very knowledgeable about Chemistry. His class is definitely tough so you'll have to put a good few hours of studying each night. If you really want to learn and understand the concepts of chem, this guy is for you.

Dr. Wick is an amazing chemistry professor. In 163 our class size was only 13 students and it was a very interactive and engaging learning experience every day in lecture. Lab work is really important in this class. The tests are challenging but all he wants out of his students is for them to understand the concepts and be able to explain them.

He's a very engaging lecturer but an incredibly hard grader. Tests were the majority of your grade and the problems on the tests were much harder than the ones assigned as homework. I felt like I knew the material really well but the tests did not reflect that. I really liked his lectures but his class really is a GPA wrecker.

2nd greatest of all time. hes hard but he has a great sense of humor

I took his CHEM139 class and i barely got over 3.0. He was a great and very knowledgeable prof but his lectures and exams included a lot of materials and they are challenging. However, after Dr. Wick, I easily got a 4.0 for Chem161 and Im doing great in Chem162. Would probly choose to take his class again if i have a chance.

Had him for 139, 162, 163. hard prof. lowest GPAs i've ever had. hated chem, sucked at it, but he made it interesting and approachable. he is expert n the best. if you really want to know chem, he can teach u. always grades with same expectation. high. tests r hard and sometimes convoluted q's. study practice exams n class notes more than textbk.

I love Dr Wick. His tests are hard but completely fair (and fun, even!). Chemistry is HARD, but I always felt comfortable asking questions and insisting on clarification - and he always delivered. I would recommend him to anyone taking any of the general chemistry sequences.

Sticks to the schedule. Great lectures- really great. A lot of effort is required to pass, but this set me up great for the next class (Chem 161)

makes studying chemistry fun. creates perfect community for learning. highly recommend.

This teacher really makes sure you understand the topic and can use it in various problems. If you will do homework problems he recommends on his website, tests are much easier. He grades fairly and gives credits for attempts.

Wick's a great a great teacher, but you should only take him if you're prepared to put in the work. The textbook problems act as a transition to the more difficult worksheets he has on his site which will prepare you best for his tests. The tests are a huge part of your grade and doing poorly just once makes a big difference in your grade.

Wonderful teacher, but tests are unfair and will break you. I've never worked as hard as I had in his class, and still didn't get a great grade. If you want to learn but don't care about your grade, take this class. Otherwise probably best finding another teacher who is interested in both teaching well and giving reasonable grades.

it is clear and active but it is hard to get high grade even u studied besides the grade, i like his class

Don't fall behind. Everything you learn will be built upon and tested throughout the quarter, so if there is a unit you don't understand, that will affect your ability to learn future material, plus the final is cumulative. The homework problems he assigns aren't super helpful, but the worksheets on his website will prepare you for tests.

Dr. Wick was a great teacher. He was really good at explaining details to the class that made students understand the material. He is attentive, and cares about his students.

Good! You will do well in a four year institute if you do well in his class!

His tests are hard. He usually adds Ex-Credit probs worth about 20 or 25 percent of the total score on each test; even if you screw up (which you surely will) on any graded problem, there'll be a chance to fill those points. Homework is not required to be turned in, except some assignments and group works. Practice worksheets & tests on his web.

Really love this guy and his lectures are awesome, but I feel like a little more reference material would help his students out immensely. There are practice tests on the website which you should ALWAYS do, but they don't always have the same material as what is presented on the tests. The worksheets are also helpful. Study. Ask Questions. Idk.

Dr. Wick is a great Professor. His goal is to help you become a more comprehensive thinker, so if you go to him expecting to just get the answer youll be disappointed, he will help you figure out how to get to the answer, which in my opinion is what you actually want. Definitely read the recommended reading before class, it helps.

Dr. Wick is an exceptional professor and I would encourage any student that learns in an open-minded and conceptual manner to take his classes. Lectures are engaging and well planned. Approachable and kind. Beware: tests are difficult and he grades to the highest tier of achievement on most things.

Dr. Wick's CHEM 139 class was an enjoyable experience for me. He gives ample amounts of extra credit. Wasn't too tough of a grader. If you have questions, make sure to be specific as he may misinterpret what you're trying to ask. Note: I am only speaking for CHEM139; he may be more scrutinous for upper-level courses.

Dr. Wick is a gifted communicator; he uses multiple techniques to meet the needs of different learning styles and keep it fun. I got a 4.0 in this class, but only because I worked my butt off!!! Go to office hours **as soon as you get stuck**. Procrastinate and your grade will suffer. Tests are tough, but will prepare you to think independently.

An excellent professor. You definitely need to spend multiple hours outside of class to study in order to get a good grade in his class. He is helpful during office hours and he really does care for his students. Please take Professor Wick!!!!

Professor Wick really helped me understand chemistry this past year and he was always available to help with questions. He is by far one of the nicest teachers I've ever had. Although there is substantial work in this class, you will do just fine if you complete assignments on time and study!

I used to think this class was hard, but now I expect this level of difficulty in every class after transferring to UW, which does not always give good feedback as Dr. Wick does. Ask questions, read the textbook (Openstax, free pdf online), do example problems, and you will succeed.

BEST PROFESSOR I HAVE EVER HAD! He is very considering and is able to work with what you have. He is very knowledgeable in this topic and conveys it well. If you get stuck go to office hours, he will help you understand. He is funny and teaches chemistry in an understanding and interesting way. Take his class; but remember you have to WORK HARD!

amazing professor wish i took him for the entire chem series. pay attention carefully to the lectures and practice the practice tests!

Dr Wick is a great professor! He really cares about his students and is a great educator, his lectures are very clear and cohesive. But his class is very difficult, you need to put in lots of work, ask questions when you get them, and show up to class. The pacing of the course is also pretty fast & he doesn't give enough examples on some topics.

My favorite part about Professor Wick was his dedication to his students. He's the type of teacher who wants all his students to understand the material and succeed. His lectures are clear, he's good at explaining complex concepts, and he is very receptive to questions in and out of the classroom. His workload was consistent and he grades fairly.

Absolutely fantastic professor. He will encourage you and advocate for your success if you put in the effort. He is genuinely an enthusiastic science nerd like it. Funny yet professional, intelligent yet approachable. Highly recommend.

He is a nice teacher but the assignments were often hard to understand because they were very specific. Tests were the worst, but there was usually time to prepare and he provided practice tests/keys to prepare for the test. Even though the tests were hard, Professor Wick is a very nice and understanding teacher!

Great prof. and a super cool and fun guy. A hard class but it's supposed to be hard. Not a ton of assignments, the final grade is mostly the tests and the weekly ALEKS. My advice is to keep working and learning even when there is no assignment to do (study). Sometimes hard to take notes in class but you need to. You don't need to buy the textbook.

Dr. Wick is the ideal hard-science professor. He is engaging and fun while being a very organized professional. A black-belt level teacher who turns the profession into an art form. Dr. Wick is supportive and wants you to succeed. Read the textbook, read it again, come to class with questions, and use all his available time to ask for help.

Absolutely amazing Professor, was fun and engaging and really made the lectures enjoyable. Uses Aleks homework and tests every couple of weeks. Has practice quizzes/tests avaliable for you to study and use. This Professor deserves a much higher rating

Very good teacher. Sometimes a bit too good. He will explain everything and take his time on simple stuff to make sure everyone understands. If you understand quickly or get bored easily you might not want to take his class. If you struggle with understanding he'd be perfect for you.

I enjoyed this class, fun labs, and in-depth lectures that sometimes left me dumbfounded for hours, but it usually made sense by next morning. The tests are super tough—expect test grades far lower than any other tests you've taken in other classes, but don't stress; you can earn back some points with extra credit. P.S. Hi Wick, see you in 163.

Prof. Wick is a top-notch chemistry educator. His lectures are engaging and he genuinely wants students to succeed. Utilizing Unstuck study alongside the textbook is key for doing well.

Angel darling sweetie pie. He is actually so smart and funny and he will explain anything no matter how confused you are. His jokes are perfect and his teaching is fantastic please take him at least once. While you don't NEED to be in class, just go and you will thrive.

best professor ever. I was a struggling student and Dr. Wick helped me a lot throughout this quarter. Even though my grades weren't good, I did better than I would've due to Dr.Wick's help. Go to his office hours!! He is really caring and will be ready to help you if you ever need it!!!

Dr. Wick is the best, he cares about his students doing well. He gives really good feedback and is good at answering questions from his students. He can make difficult subjects very digestible.

My goat. Really good professor, good lectures and always answered questions. He responded to my emails quickly and was a pretty generous grader when it came to exams. You will definitley spend a lot of time studying but I would still highly reccomend.

Dr. Wick is one of the best professors I have ever had. Whenever there is something you do not understand, you should go to his office hours or email him, he will explain everything in detail and provide very helpful feedback.

Uses a lot of visual representations and mnuemonics to make learning easier. He is very clearly passionate about chemistry, and I enjoyed classes. He does an incredible job at teaching difficult concepts.

flaming hot cheetos professor, tests are super hard and concept heavy. Exams and quizzes weight's are similar, lab is where he gets you. There is practice exams for every test, make sure you do them, they're similar to the actual exams structure-wise. Class is def conceptual based rather than memorization. Take Marie if ur more into memorizing