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CHEM306 - 5.0 rating“Absolutely wonderful professor and person”
CHEM306 - 5.0 ratingClass Info
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Reviews (104)
good teacher,,,online quiz,in class quiz,,,test,,,lab,,he makes all these easy
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Mr. Ed is probably the best teacher that I ever had... he makes everything so easy, we had tests and quizzes every single time when we show up to class. I don't know, but we have test for every single chapter which is really good! I recommend this teacher to every one! GOOD one... btw, labs are easy and you go home an hour earlier at least :)
Best teacher i ever had,,,he always help he never ignore,,,he treat everyone equal,,,he is sweetheart,,,i want to say lot but don't have words for him,,,he is best take him
Ed was a really great professor. He cares about whether his students understand all of the concepts. There are tests and quizzes all the time, but it helps you keep up with the course. I definitely recommend him.
One of the greatest professors I have ever had. He makes chemistry enjoyable. Lectures are very organized and it is really easy to understand concepts. He has chapeter tests which helps stay on track and not procrastinate. He is very motivating and gives pep talks when students seem frusterated.
Great Professor! Always seeking feedback from his students to make sure he's being clear and fair. Makes printable lecture notes and study guides. TAKE HIS COURSE you'll love him!
Super good teacher. Most eager and willing to help teacher I've come accross. For each chapter covered, He puts lecture notes he used online, along with study guides to help you prepare for his tests. Tests one Chapter only, but are given once a week. Super great teacher and super great guy and funny.I wood hella hang out with Ed outside school
Great teacher, extremely helpful. Posted lecture notes online and used very easy to understand examples. Ed, unlike some other teachers I've had, doesn't look down on his students and seems genuinely interested in seeing them do well. Great class if you're looking to take a Chem course.
prof. Ed is really good. will spend a lot of time with you and has tons of patience. structures the class very well and highlights the important material. a+
Very good teacher, easy to follow teaching techniques. As long as you go to lecture and pay attention, he pretty much gives you all the answers to the exams. Exams are multiple choice and a few short answer questions.
Ed is a very good professor. If you want to get a A in Chem 305, then take his class. NO homework, just study the lecture notes and skim through the textbook and you are for sure going to pass. He's the bomb!! Take his class!
Professor N is one the best teachers I have ever had. He really knows the subject and he is extremely hepful. His lecture notes are very organized which makes studying easy. There isn't any homework besides labs but there are tests every week. Do not fear them though, it keeps you on your toes. Awesome teacher, and totally adorable :)
THIS IS THE BEST PROFESSOR FOR CHEMISTRY!!! I HIGHLY RECOMEND EVEYONE TO TAKE HIM. HIS LECTURES ARE VERY CLEAR AND HAS LECTURE NOTES TO GO ALONG WITH. IF YOU DO THE PROBLEMS FOR EACH CHAPTER IN THE BOOK YOU WILL ACE THE EXAMS. THERE ARE EXAMS EVERY WEEK, BUT IT'S EASIER THAT WAY TO REMEMBER THE CHAPTER. HE IS VERY HELPFUL AND NICE!!! TAKE HIM :)
BEST CHEM TEACHER!! he's notes are posted online, so all you have to do is print them off and add your own notes durin class. Exams are weekly which makes it a lot easier to study for. Make sure you know the word problems as they are worth the most points on exams.
Mr Niedzinski is by far one of the best teachers I have ever had. He is a great person and he truly wants you to succeed as a student and in your personal life. Yes, if you follow the online notes, pay attention to all lectures and review the book you will get an A or B, but you did learn the material in the process because Mr N makes Chem FUN.
This has been the best class that I have ever taken. Chemistry has always been a challenge for me, but if you are willing to take the time to study you will get a good grade. Prof Ed is one of the best professors that I have ever had. He is very passionate about chemistry. take this class
No need to look any further for a chemistry teacher. Ed is organized, funny, fair and passionate. He is a quality person and a quality teacher. The class is hard, he prepares you for what is coming. He makes it very clear that the class is not easy but he wants you to do well. He uses D2L consistently and is very available to his students.
ed is the best intro chem teacher ever!!! i had to retake chem 305 and the first time it was diffifult but then i took him and it was a breeze cuz of his teaching style. highly recommend him. best teach ever!!! very very very very very helpful!!
Ed is the best teacher ever!!! I wish I could take him for 306 or 309. He is magic and makes Chem a fun subject! Study and you will do fine!
I took him when I was a freshman, and he was a top notch Chem professor right after high school. Granted I didn't apply myself as much as I know I should have, he wasn't hard at all. What he teaches is what he will test on. The book is essential for tests, (if it hasn't changed) isn't that hard to comprehend. I'd retake him for Chem if I could
Excellent professor, stimulating class. Shares good life experiences from his field. Will go out of his way to answer your questions. Makes ochem a LOT easier than it could be, with fair exams and much partial credit given. Very laid back and intelligent. Sad that he may stop teaching 421, but hey, more time for him to spend with his kid :)
One of the best professors I have ever had in my life. He made Ochem so much fun and easy. I will admitt that the class is a LOT of work though, which is mormal for ochem. If I can take the class again, I will do it with a heartbeat. Take him :) you will never regret it.
This teacher was inspiring. It amazed me how much he truly cares about his students. You don't see that in many teachers these days. Just know that the class can be tough, but if you apply yourself, it is not impossible. He gives tests every unit (2-3 weeks) instead of every week. Which means you have to stay on top of your studying. Take him!
This was by far one my most favorite professor. Absolutely loved him. I took chem 4 times and i never had any professor who was as clear and helpful as professor Niedzinski. Attendance is mandatory & he offers plenty of extra credit opportunitites. I would definitely recommend him to anyone.
Laid back and helpful professor. Very willing to make time to help students with material. One of the best science teachers I've ever had. Definitely take him for any chem. Like the other guy said lots of partial credit, and ochem is tough but Professor N. did a great job explaining everything
This professor is the reason I changed my major to chemistry.
This is the best Chem teacher ever!!! I was very scared of taking Chemistry(which is a pre-req for my program)and assumed I would probably be taking it a few times to finally pass, but with this teacher I am understanding EVERYTHING he is teaching. Yes it is chem and you do have to come to class, study, and ask questions. But he is there to help.
The best Chem teacher I had ever had. Chemistry is not my best subject, but Prof. Ed makes it more understanding for me. He is very helpful and cares about the students alot. Very organize. He take his times for the students if we need help. As long as you study and show up for the class you will pass. By the way he's kinda cute:)
AWESOME TEACHER! SO FAR I HAVE AN A without the final....TAke HIm!..tests are from lectures- powerpoints avalibalbe on d2l....HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
AWESOME TEACHER!.....NEVER WILL REGRET THAT I TOOK HIM!!!
NEVER WILL REGRET THAT I TOOK HIM!!!
U will never regret taking this teacher!
Best Chem teacher I've ever had. I wish I had the money to hire him as my professor for all my classes!
Prepare to study if you want to pass. He's very clear and direct with his lectures. Had 5 tests worth 100pts, 1 final worth 200, Labs (worth around 12-15pts), and small quizzes worth 20pts. Study, memorize, and you'll be fine.
He is an awesome professor. His lecture notes are easy to follow and clear. Test are based on the notes. He like to throw curve balls on them. Study, Study, Study! If you need help he is glad to help you extremely friendly and kind. The final is a collection of all the previous exams so keep them.
Best professor I've ever had. Very helpful, teaches the best way you can imagine. Tests are not too hard. Very enjoyable class. Made me love ochem. If you have a chance to take him, TAKE him.
This teacher is not an easy A you must study a lot outside of class to achieve an A.Your grade is mostly based on 5 tests so one low test score could ruin your grade. With that said I can say I've never had a more helpful and caring professor he truly wants his students to succeed. Its a privilege to have him as a teacher.
Loved this teacher! had him for chem 306, and i hate chemistry but he made it sooo easy to understand. he gives you lecture notes to follow in class and that's exactly what's on the test. tests very straight forward. he is very approachable and funny. take him!!
I love his class, i am very bad with science classes, but taking him actually made me enjoy chem, he is very helpful and caring for your grade, take him, you will not regret, the best professor out there! i would take him over and over if icould of.
I cannot recommend this teacher enough. Chem 306 is not an easy class, lots of info to take in a small amount of time. Ed however wants his students to understand and learn. He hosted regular study sessions weekly since there was no tutor, and a easy guy to talk to. Smart as hell so it helps, a lot.
we were his guinea pig class for chem 306, but he was great! this guy wants to make sure your grasping everything, he really cares about the success of all his students. we all love Professor Ed!
The previous rater had to be lazy. Ed's test questions come right out of his slides. He states the book is for reference if you get confused or slides are not clear. Yeah he may forget something but he always corrects himself if pointed out, or realizes it. He had office hours 4 days a week, and is easy to talk to if you are confused. recommended
One of my favorite professors. I had Ed Niedzinski for Chem 305 and 306. He is challenging but fair. He really cares about his students and wants everyone to succeed. Study hard, ask questions and you will get an A!
Ed is a really amazing and caring professor. However, for a 300 level class it is incredibly difficult. Ed presents the material as best one can, but its really up to you to put in the extra time needed to master it. In order to receive an A grade, you better be ready to put in about an extra 15 hours outside of class. This is not a coast class!!!
I absolutely loathed chemistry and was quite intimidated by it until I took chem 306 with Dr. N. He is one of the best teachers I have ever had since returning to school. His tests are challenging, but he is fair. He is a super nice person and will do everything he can to help you. His passion and dedication to teaching is remarkable.
Niedzinski is the best chem professor. He obviously loves what he does & clearly explains each unit. Study/review, make sure to bring ppt outline notes to class, review your notes asap, the supplemental practice sheets help a lot!! If you have questions, ask, he'll clarify!
Prof. Niedzinski is by far the best instructor I had at ARC. You will absolutely love and learn chemistry if you take him, even if you are not good at the subject. He is very nice, fair, very smart, approachable, handsome and he has a lot of passion for teaching. He is the best of the best! Take him!
Niedzinski was a great professor. He was able to present tough material in a way that made it understandable. Lecture notes from his class were always crystal clear and he used powerpoints that explained most concepts better than the text book. I'm sure that Ed was a great chemist. Lucky for his students he decided to teach.
I've been in college quite a few years,taking classes at my university alongside. Prof Niedzinski is by far the best professor i've known,he makes his class very interesting,he knows his stuff very well,i've learned a lot,chemistry is not an easy subject,he has the talent for teaching well,and a vast amount of knowledge to make you love chemistry.
One of the best profs I've had by far. He helps each student and pays attention to them individually. If you don't understand something he will make sure you do no matter how many times he has to explain. Grades fair and you will never find any surprises on the tests. Not an easy course but hers teaching method has to be one of the best. Awesome!!
Overall great professor who knows what he's teaching. Wants each student to understand the topic, very approachable. Always willing to help, so ask questions! Make sure to study right after lecture and use online resources. Not much homework assigned but it's up to you to study. Tests are on the challenging side. Take Dr.E, you will enjoy chemistry
Loved him! He's crystal clear on what will be on the tests and knows how to explain chemistry. All of his course material is available on D2L, including lecture slides. TIP: DON'T BUY THE BOOK! You don't need it. He tests straight off his lecture notes. Also, do the problem sets! And lab is mandatory attendance (duh) but lectures are not.
Best chemistry professor i've ever had! Goes above and beyond to make sure his students succeed. Crystal clear on what's on the test, offers multiple extra credit opportunities, and is very lenient on due dates! All the material on the test is directly from lecture notes so no book is required. Amazing teacher overall, made chemistry enjoyable
Amazing teacher. Always open to questions and very very helpful. Exams were extremely fair and questions came from the lectures and slides so as long as you study then you are good! Stay on top of things and you will do great! Would definitely take another class taught by him if I needed more chemistry for my major!
Probably one of the most amazing human beings alive! Great teacher! I don't know what else to say! I can't find anything negative to say about him! Absolutely THE BEST!
Awesome professor. Clear, organized, good at explaining, cares about his students and their success. Very approachable, not intimidating. O-chem is a hard class, but Prof N makes it pretty easy and painless. Best chemistry teacher I've ever had. He helps his students understand the material and do well. The textbook is very easy to read.
Ed is a gem. He's passionate about teaching and student success. He has a no-nonsense attitude, but at the same time he is extremely approachable and friendly. Organic chemistry can be a difficult subject to grasp, but having Ed as a resource means you'll have plenty of assistance. Take what he says to heart, and you'll learn organic chemistry!
Absolute best chem teacher! He takes a difficult subject and simplifies it. Is concerned about each students success ! Couldn't have been more clear or accommodating! Wonderful wonderful professor
Absolutely wonderful professor and person! Hands down best science teacher I have ever had. He truly cares about his students and makes the concepts much easier to understand. Very approachable and humorous guy. He made me enjoy chemistry!!
I never thought I would like chemistry. Prof ed makes everything so fun to learn and he makes organic chemistry understandable. His notes are very straight forward and his tests are fair. Very funny and great personality and accepts late work.
This is my last semester at ARC and this professor is by far the best that I have had thus far! He teaches in a way that encourages students to think critically and he does an amazing job of preparing students for their future careers with regard to the material. Profs top priority is student learning and he communicates this excellently!
I absolutely loved Niedzinski! He is such a great teacher. He's full of fun information and just a kind, funny, and very like-able guy. His lectures were never dull, he explains things very clearly. I hated my 305 class but now I have a whole new outlook on Chemistry. The class as fascinating and I would hands down take this professor again!
This professor is one of the very free remaining professors that genuinely care about your success as a student. He will go out of his way and by any means possible will help you (if you use him as a resource). Great lecturer, funny tangents related to chemistry, really enjoyable class and professor.
I loved Ed, he is an amazing teacher and is very lenient as well as caring. I highly recommend that everyone takes him for CHEM 306.
Best Chemistry teacher Ive ever had. He makes everything clear and always tries to show as many different learning styles as possible. Dont need a book. Not too much homework, very fair grading. Exams are very fair! Overall amazing teacher!
One of the best chem profs I have had! His lectures are clear and he will provide you examples and will break concepts down to make it easy to understand. He loves what he does and it reflects in his teaching style and manner. He is always available to help and he will accept late work if needed and allows you to take exams early/later if needed.
Best Chem Professor Professor Niedzinski is by far the best professor I've ever had at ARC. He is very clear in what he expects. Lectures are very smooth and easy to understand. He gives plenty of real life and personal examples to help you relate the learned material. Offers extra credit with every exam! Is available online and during office hours
Hands down the best professor I've had. Been going to ARC and SCC for the past two years to finish some prerequisites for grad school and Prof. Niedsinski is the most real and down to earth professor. I wish he taught more science classes so I can just learn from him! He made Chem 306 as easy as it could get! Very straightforward stuff.
Amazing prof
Only like the best prof I've ever had. He explains the material so well and everything he talks about shows up on the exam. His lecture slides are great and he goes over them in class in much more detail. He's very organized and will work with you if you don't understand the topic. 5 tests + extra credit assignment on each. Highly recommended.
I live on the end of Elk Grove and Edmund made it worth the drive. Edmund wants everyone to succeed! Makes it easy to understand the concepts presented in lectures. Gives extra credit worksheets on each test. He makes lectures super understandable and engaging. He throws in a lot of analogies to help you understand some of the ideas. WORTH IT.
Prof. Niedzinski is a truly amazing chemistry teacher. He genuinely cares about the subject and his students. Would recommend 1000000%
Amazing professor. Consider yourself very lucky if u get into his class. Great lectures and explains everything well. I haven't taken chemistry in ages, but when I got into his class he helped me to succeed. Very caring
I love this professor, and would 100% take any class of his. Honestly, it was very easy to get an A, I was just slacking a bit, but would have definitely gotten one if I tried a tiny bit harder. Such a cool dude, with a great personality. He is the type of teacher to postpone deadline because there is a holiday & he wants u to have fun with family
As a pre-nursing student Prof Ed has been the best science prof I have ever had! He really cares about his students passing his course. As long as you do the work and put in the effort to watch the lectures and do the homework assignment you will pass the class with an A, easily! He truly is an amazing professor, you won't regret taking his course!
Ed is a good professor. He cares that you learn, and wants you to. Feedback is helpful and clear. Does not give extra credit and doesn't not raise grades when you're close to the next letter (even tho he's told some students he will, maybe he did for them, but not for me).
Dr. Ed is the best professor I've had in my academic career. His teaching style & way of lecturing really helped me succeed/enjoy this course. He's very passionate in the material he teaches, follow his tips & you will succeed in class. The at home labs were a great experience, I was able to further understand the material with fun experiments.
He is great! No science class is "easy" and to get an A you do have to put in the work, but he makes the work clear and doable. Stay on top of everything - attend office hours to get free one-on-one tutoring with him, go to the optional lectures, watch the mandatory lectures, do the optional practice problems and you'll get an A!
This is for his organic chemistry extra-help supplemental class. He's a great teacher! It's like having a private tutor. He's very accomplished and amazing at explaining concepts in different ways. He's patient and will give you lots of advice about the academic world! Absolutely must if you want to thrive and get an "A" grade in chem420/421. :)
Take him you won't regret it at all! He explains things so well that if you teach these concepts to a kid, that kid would be a chemistry genius! Very clear lectures and easy homework assignments. Make sure to always email him if you have any questions or need an extension. He is very understanding and caring. Attend Zoom Meetings to do well as well
Ed Niedzinski is probably the best professor I have ever had for the 2 years of college that I took! I only which other professors would set for themselves an example to do this AMAZING. He has clear grading criteria as well as great feedback. He is ready to help his students in anything and his recorded zoom meeting lectures are incredible.
I was skeptical going into his class because I had never seen a professor with as many good reviews. But with no doubt in my mind, I can say he is THEE best professor I have ever had before. I thrived in this class over general chem! The way Prof. Ed teaches is so clear and easy. He is so kind and compassionate to his students! TAKE HIS CLASS!
The best professor I have taken so far in college. He gives great feedback and is very clear about what is expected in the course. He really takes the time to explain the topics and checks that the class is following along. I recommend him to anyone taking this course!
He's structured and super chill. Has every week planned out and detailed on canvas. He allows students to attend in person or on zoom for lecture. Records his lectures in case you can't make it. Goes through labs in detail and you can always find him in his office. Does his best to make his students succeed. Cares about his students 100%.
He's such a great prof! A lot of drawing but just follow along and ask questions and everything will make sense. He gives feedback on assignments and points out/explains what was wrong and allows for corrections before the due date. He's also in tune with the activities on campus and promotes them. You won't regret having him as a prof!
Professor is a gem! He's passionate about teaching and sensitive/aware of his students need. His lecture style is very organized and clear on expectations. He gives options for hybrid learning but highly recommend going in person/online synchronous lecture. Can use him as a resource if you need extra help. If you get the chance take his class!
No cumulative final. He allowed a cheat sheet, but he's not sure if he's allowing it next class. The classroom felt a little empty at times given that you can watch through zoom, but it was still fun. He is willing to check all your work if you ask, so you can get 100% on all work outside of the 2 quizzes and 2 exams
No cumulative final. He allowed a cheat sheet, but he's not sure if he's allowing it next class. The classroom felt a little empty at times given that you can watch through zoom, but it was still fun. He is willing to check all your work if you ask, so you can get 100% on all work outside of the 2 quizzes and 2 exams.
Truly the best professor I've ever had. So kind and helpful. He was willing to bump grades without asking. He allows a cheat sheet on exams and quizzes. Not a tough grader and makes it very clear what's gonna be on the exam or quiz.
I love this man. He explains things so easy. He truly is amazing at teaching and makes the class as easy a possible.
Gives great feedback. Allowed a cheat sheet. Bumps grades. Let's you makeup homework and exams. Best professor I've ever had!
Best professor I've ever had. Not only is he great at explaining but he's very understanding. He bumps grades and lets you use notes on exams and quizzes. Accepts late work and even allows you to submit hw early so he can give you feedback before submitting for a grade. You will love him, promise.
My favorite professor ever. He really explains lectures so well! He is great.
He really wants you to succeed and wants you to reach out to him if you need any help or clarity on assignments. Most labs are done with partners or a group. He allows a cheat sheet for exams but most of the material is easy to digest. Overall great professor!
ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS MAN. He allowed a page of notes on every quiz and exam. He grades very easy. Very flexible and is more than willing to bump up your grade at the end. He's super nice and teaches very well. He's also very patient.
I had a great experience in his chemistry class, thanks to my professor's clear teaching style. He made it much easier to understand chemistry by explaining complex topics in simple terms. He can check your assignments via email or in person and give you feedback and then you can submit it for credit. I would highly recommend taking his class.
This was the only chemistry class I have not only gotten a good grade in, but I actually enjoyed because of his teaching style. He is a great professor who cares that his students absorb the material.
I've never met someone so good at making complex topics sound easy! He makes things SO EASY to understand. Truly a wonderful human being. He has 2 quizzes and 2 exams. Allows a page of notes! Super easy grader, and bumps grades! Very flexible and overall so nice. I genuinely loved this class!
Truly the best stem professor any college had ever seen. He's an easy grader, round grades without asking, has clear and understanding lectures and can explain things in ways that make them sound super easy. Prepares you very well for quizzes and exams and allows you to use a page of notes. Truly zero complaints about.
Professor Niedzinski is one of the most supportive and understanding instructors I've ever had. There are only two exams, and he even allows us to bring a sheet of notes to help us feel more confident. Also, we have quizzes that follow the lecture notes, he allows late assignment submissions, and he look over your work before you turn it in.
take this professor, i literally understand chem now bc of him! make sure u watch the lecture vids as he provides great analogies & what will/will not be on exams. in person quizzes and 2 exams but he allows an entire sheet of paper as a cheat sheet. i send him my work to check before i submit it; super accessible. absolutely smart & chill prof
He is the best professor you could ever have in college. He is very nice and understanding. He lets you correct your work and send it to him for regrading, which I find very helpful, and most professors won't do that. He provides a lot of office hours and helps you to prepare for quizzes and exams.
Prof Niedzinski is one of the best professors that I have ever had. He genuinely cares about his students and their understanding of the topic. The professor makes O-chem very interesting to learn and applies it to real life. You will not regret taking his class.
Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
63%
Textbook Required
41%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
A-
Grade Distribution
Common Tags
Rating Trend
Stable
-0.01 avg changeRatings by Course
CHEM310
5.0
(1)CHEM300
5.0
(2)CHEMI305
5.0
(1)CHEM421
5.0
(5)CHEM86
5.0
(1)Difficulty by Course
CHEM310
3.0
CHEM421
2.8
CHEM420
2.5
CHEM306
2.5
CHEM305
2.1