3.3

Edward Donahue

Science - Long Island University

3.3
Quality
2.9
Difficulty
58%
Would Retake
116
Reviews
3.3
Quality
2.9
Difficulty
3.2
Helpful
3.4
Clarity

58%

Would Retake

116

Reviews

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What Students Say

Class may start 30-60 minutes late, IF at all

CHM4 - 2.0 rating

Well what can be said

CHM3 - 2.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

31%

Textbook Required

36%

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Grade Distribution
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Based on 44 reported grades
A: 14
Not sure yet: 7
B: 3
B+: 3
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Tough grader (14)
Clear grading criteria (12)
Test heavy (11)
Lecture heavy (7)
Tough Grader (5)
Skip class? You won't pass. (5)
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Reviews (116)
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CHE412
Nov 9, 2002

Very funny & down to earth; tests are easy.

5.0
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CHE3
Jan 11, 2003

Good humored dude.

5.0
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CHEM34
Sep 16, 2003

Very good teacher, had him for both chem 3 and 4, a chilling personality... and tests are straight from his notes

5.0
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CHEM3
Sep 24, 2003

Well. So far. He seem like a good teacher. My friend told me that I lucky to be in his class. And I kinda agree.

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CGEM34
Mar 29, 2004

I would not recommend him to anybody, especially if you are a pharmacy major. His handwriting needs practice....call me for details

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CHEM34
Grade: B
Mar 29, 2004

No Comments

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CHEM34
Nov 1, 2004

Good professor..does get on your nerves sometimes, but all in all..he's good. Take him...he's better than other chem 3 &4 professors.

4.0
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CHEM3
Nov 29, 2004

Tests are straightforward

5.0
2.0
CHE135
Jan 3, 2005

Hard class made easy, 4 exams, 4 questions per exam, so no room for screwing up. Could have done better if calculator wanted to cooperate during the exams.

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CHE3
Jan 18, 2005

hard exams

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CHE3
Feb 5, 2005

chill guy tests and grades are fair so what you get is what you deserve took it in summer school so it was much harder

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CHEM4
Jun 12, 2005

summer school half of the students will fail. such a bad teacher i took a uw to get away

2.0
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CHEM3
Jul 5, 2005

He is a pretty good professor. Had him for chem 3 in the summer time. He gives very good notes and an excellent review for the tests.

5.0
2.0
CHE136
Jul 8, 2005

Thought I would get f*cked but guess not. 136 seemed much more easier than 135. Probably the best phys. chem professor in the entire school.

3.0
2.0
CHEM4
Aug 24, 2005

No Comments

3.0
2.0
CHEM4
Aug 30, 2005

i thought this guy was gonna be the worst....i was partially right however, he makes his test soooo eaSy....he gave the 10 questions 2 days before the test with diff. #'s ...so EASY! very boring though, very monotone, and illeligible handwriting.i would take him again.

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CHEM3
Sep 1, 2005

Will not give you the grade you deserve

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CHEM3
Sep 7, 2005

Prof. Donahue is a good and fair professor. He gives good notes even though his handwriting is hard to understand at times. He does give excellent reviews though. Highly recomend.

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CHEM3AND4
Oct 12, 2005

He is an excellent professor. He is the most straight-forward professor in LIU. His reviews are derivatives of his exams. All you have to do is study his review and you'll get an easy A in both Chem 3 and 4.

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CHEM3
Dec 25, 2005

He is a very good professor, he tells you everything that is going to be on the test. If you study and do examples from the textbook, you wil do well in his class. The only minus is that you can never find him, he is never in his office, and misses or is late to class a lot.

4.0
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CHEM4
Aug 17, 2006

Easy A!!!

2.0
2.0
CHEM4
Jan 18, 2007

I hate this professor. He doesn't know how to teach. You have to learn on your own. And since he is the chairman, he always has this attitude.

5.0
1.0
CHEM4
Feb 1, 2007

He is the easiest Chem 3/4 professor; his teats are streight from his review, 10 questions which are not hard, and he drops the lowest grade. In addition, 90-100 is an A is his class while most professor give you an A if you get 96-100, so he is not bad. I recommend him!!!!

3.0
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CHEM3
Feb 2, 2007

coffee, coffee, coffee!! icant imagine what his office looks like, i think it is filled with coffee. ANY WAY, he is great I LOVE HIM, except for the coffee part

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CHEM4
Feb 14, 2007

VERY HARD, AND BAD ATTITUDE, IF U ARE PHARMACY AND NEED A GOOD GRADE,. DONT TAKE HIM!!!!

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CHEM4
Feb 26, 2007

HE IS A COMPLETE **** HE DOESNT GIVE U THE GRADE U DESERVE HIS TESTS ARE MUCH HARDER AND HE TURNED INTO A COMPLETE IDIOT... HE IS COMP. NOT HELPFUL TO STUDENTS... HE GETS HIS POINTS FOR HIS TEST OUT OF THE SKY PLUS 5 PLUS 7 IS ALL HE EVER GIVES ! DO NOTTTTT TAKE HIM AT ALL

5.0
1.0
CHEM4
Apr 14, 2007

The most easiest professor for inorganic chemistry. People who tell that he is hard must change their majors. Imagine what is gonna happen with you in organic chemistry class if you fail Donahue? I am just curious! ))

4.0
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CHEM3
May 2, 2007

he is absolutely the best professor. Very sarcastic but funny. Easy A if you study and do your work. It wont come easy if you dont go what you need to do, but he;s very fair, and cooool. take him for both chem 3 and 4 and you wont regret it

5.0
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CHEM4
May 13, 2007

he is easy. i like the way he is teaching. after every chapter, he will do some examples. and the questions on the tests are similar to the examples. he is good, also because he tell you how to the lab before you go there.

2.0
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CHEM4
May 26, 2007

Guys i worked hard for this class n' i got A however he's really rude and **** i dont recom. anyone taking him and plus he comes late to class EVERYDAY 30min late which is not right! and when u go ask him question he makes u feel like FOOL.

3.0
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CHEM4
Jun 13, 2007

he is never on time but if u study his notes you will do great you must work hard

2.0
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CHM3
Dec 8, 2007

Comes late every class, so be ready. It's def incredibly inconsiderate. I personally found I couldn't learn anything from him. I did well the first test (high 80s), and then it all went downhill. I just find I don't absorb anything from him, and I did open my book and study. Txtbook = more confusing. His handwriting = atrocious, use magnifyingglass

2.0
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CHEM3
Jan 15, 2008

hes a jerk, but his tests are easy if u read the textbook, i basically taught myself, never really looked at his notes

4.0
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CHEM3
Jan 25, 2008

Comes Late. Don't ask him questions. Goes relatively fast. Is rude. However, he's good at what he does. Pay attention in class. Do a few questions from the syllabus. Study for about four hours [depends on your own pace, really] the day before a test. Focus on the questions he does in class. You should be good. However, the final is another story.

3.0
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CHEM4
Mar 27, 2008

i persnally feel that you cannot judge him unless you try him.

5.0
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CHEM3
Apr 28, 2008

his exams are little tricky but notes help. make sure to understand his lectures and notes very well.

5.0
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CHM3
Nov 24, 2008

One of the realest Chem Professors here at LIU and is the best chemistry professor 4 chm 3 and 4, 4 chm 3 ull find out why, HE IS EASY REVIEW REVIEW REVIEW, take him if u can bcause hes more 1st come 1st serve and is the best chem teacher in LIU

5.0
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CHM3
May 13, 2009

So my first yr in pre-pharm is done and Donahue was my chm professor and all i can say is ..... HE IS THE BEST :) , he comes in late 30 minutes, but believe me he s very ez especially his test and labs, i loved this class and taking in summer for CHM 4 no matter what, 90 and above in his class is a shiny "A", and 86-89 is A-.

4.0
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CHEM3
May 19, 2009

Overall I liked him a lot. His tests are fair and he tells you EXACTLY whats on the test. LITERALY, he would be like 1 is gonna be a pressure problem (etc). He's VERY fair and if you need help he will help you. If you ask retarded questions in class then he's prob gonna be sarcastic about it but I deff recommend him. Very very fair.

5.0
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CHM4
Aug 6, 2009

Just took him for the summer session and the class ends tuesday, with the final exam. ALL I can say is that he is the best inorganic professor ever and funny 2, he grades fair , u have to dumb to not get a A or A- in his class. Hes very fair, but he comes in late, besides that excellent reviews he tells u whats gonna be on the test :))) good luck

1.0
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CHM4
Oct 20, 2009

i took him in the summer and he was really really hard. i studied my bum off and still only got a b- because lab boosted my grade. maybe its because summer was so rushed, but i REALLY did not like him. at all. and i would never take him again.

5.0
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CHEM0000
Dec 26, 2009

hes really reallllly gooooodd, he knows his stuff and all you gotta do is just pay attention. btw avoid asking stupid questions bcuz your onli going to get laughed at :) but over all good course i loved it chem 3 and 4 with him.

4.0
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CHEM3
Feb 7, 2010

Test are easy because he tells you what is going to be on them on the review. the only this wrong with this professor is that he will show up late and makes you take the test even if you have to take it in 30 mins out of a 2 hour class

3.0
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CHEM3
May 12, 2010

DO NOT...I REPEAT DO NOT ASK HIM A DAMN QUESTION. IF YOU CAN FIGURE OUT THE ANSWER YOURSELF, DO IT! OTHERWISE, ASK A FRIEND! his lectures are very helpful if you pay attention. He is literally the funniest person i've ever met in my life (sarcastic like crazy) if you do the hw questions throughout the coarse, pay attention and do the work, you'll g

3.0
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CHM121
Sep 8, 2010

if you are the person who keeps making mistakes in tests, then dont take him. he is a harsh grader when it comes through grading the test.

5.0
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CHM3
Aug 15, 2011

all i can say say is he is the best chem professor. he is so easy. the only thing u need is to put time into his class and get an easy A

2.0
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PHS701
Jan 18, 2012

This professor has no idea about teaching, he looks at sky and no interaction with students, all he wants from you is yes and being quite, his flow of teaching is like driving in manahattan, my 1 year old can teach better, he write in board with nice chalk that no one can read, he might be smart but has no idea that students pay 1000 per Hr at LIU

2.0
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PHS701
May 6, 2012

All he does in the class is walk all through the length of the blackboard while the students keep trying to find what he has written on the board.He does not know that a student has a doubt unless you shout and ask him. He just sees in his txtbk,board and sideways. He is good at times when you pay attention but bad handwriting dgrades his teaching.

4.0
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CHM4
May 11, 2012

EXCELLENT PROFESSOR! I got an A- & didn't open the textbook once, but the final was hard, you need the textbook for the final. He explains things very well, nice man but gets pissed over stupid questions. Take him!! :)

5.0
2.0
CHEMI004
Aug 16, 2012

Great professor ! One of the best in chem! Took him for the summer chm 3 and 4. Got a A. In both. It's not all easy you really have to study but he does reviews that are exactly like the test. He is friendly if you don't show any attitude awesome professor ! TAKE HIM

5.0
2.0
CHEN4
Aug 16, 2012

Great professor took him in the summer for Chen 3 and 4. Got a A in both the classes you really have to study and understand what he is teaching but it's easy if u wanna learn. He does reviews for test which are exactly like his test. TAKE HIM

4.0
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CHM4
Aug 25, 2012

His class is great! Very intelligent and knows what he is talking about. Do NOT even think to bother him with stupid questions. His tests are very straight forward and easy if you payed attention. His reviews are exactly what are on the tests. Take him, you will not be sorry.

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CHM3
Nov 26, 2012

CHEMISTRY IS HARD! no matter wht you gotta study, donohue is very antisocial, he just writes onboard and paces back and forth. he does review for exam but exams are tricky and graded harshely. BUT he gives A for 90and above so its really not that hard if you study just dont ask stupid quesions, he's sarcastic

5.0
1.0
CHM3
Mar 27, 2013

He is the easiest professor ever. Just study his notes.

4.0
1.0
CHM3AND4
May 17, 2013

Donahue is the easiest chemistry professor at LIU, his test are always 10 questions and he tells you exactly what kind of questions those 10 questions are. His notes are clear and concise, but his handwriting is messy and it takes time to get used to it. All you need is a 90 to get an A in his class. Don't ask stupid questions. He's an easy A.

5.0
2.0
CHEM4
Aug 9, 2013

Chem is one of those subjects that prof/teachers/tutors can make it more complicated than it is. He is an amazing professor. Didn't have to crack open my text book 1 time. He's clear and sarcastic (in a funny way). I highly recommend.

3.0
2.0
CHM3
Dec 21, 2013

He seems to know what he is teaching but can't really teach. If you have a question keep to yourself because he is going to look at you as if you were stupid or something. He just assumes that everyone understands everything so he goes on and never asks if anyone has a question. Horrible handwriting. Just don't expect an A for doing nothing.

3.0
3.0
CHM3
Jan 7, 2014

Hes an Ok professor. He writes alot of notes but his tests are directly from the review questions he does in class before. He just adds some little tricks that you have to be careful of. The final was way harder than his tests but hes a good professor. Study hard and dont slack off.

3.0
3.0
CHM4
Grade: B+
May 15, 2014

Professor Donahue is a great man inside and outside of the classroom. He's a very understanding person. He curves the class a lot. He is the easiest professor for chem 3 and chem 4. I regret not taking him for chem 3. Tests are 10 questions and he does a review before each test. Yes reviews are literally the questions in the tests. Take him!!

5.0
3.0
CHM34
May 16, 2014

The best! Don't think twice

5.0
2.0
CHM4002
Grade: A
Jun 11, 2014

(1) VERY good at teaching PAY attention (aka don't talk to others in class & then complain when you didn't understand something). Explains the theoretical & practical implications of EVERYTHING (2) Sarcastic as hell (fun), ask him a question that shows you were listening & he will answer w/ patience, ask him something he JUST SAID & he'll be pissed

5.0
1.0
CHM34
Sep 13, 2014

best inorganic chem professor at liu!!!

3.0
2.0
CHM3
May 10, 2015

professor donahue is a good professor better than a lot of other chem professors, just study the review question and that is it. i used to study the day before the exam. 5 exams 10 questions each and he drops the lowest grade. for the final study the book questions only and you will be good

3.0
3.0
CHM3
Jul 29, 2015

Take him if you are a good test taker. His exams are easier than any other chem professor in the university . Does a review before an exam and the questions are exactly the same of course the numbers are different .. He's very clever so be aware don't get caught doing anything stupid .... He DOESNOT CURVE AT ALLLLLL !!!

5.0
2.0
CHM3
Grade: A-
Aug 13, 2015

Professor doanhue is the best to take for General chemistry . His exams are basicallay his review easy A . But he is a hard grader . Good luck

3.0
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CHM4
Grade: A
Sep 3, 2015

only showed up on exam dates got an A

1.0
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CHM3
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 26, 2015

I don't know why everyone is saying he's the best professor for General Chemistry quite frankly he's not. Tricky test, reviews are not similar as the tests and if you miss a test or lab don't bother asking for make ups he won't let you. Doesn't have the best attitude and he just doesn't care at all. He does not curve at all. You need the textbook

2.0
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CHM3
Grade: Incomplete
Jan 6, 2016

Well what can be said. His test are tough,you really have to study for his test and he does not curve at all. You need the textbook. Attendance is not mandatory but his notes are very useful. Does reviews and sample questions in class but the ones that are on his tests are much more difficult. Class might start on time,late or might not even come.

5.0
1.0
CHM4
Grade: A+
May 7, 2016

Probably the easiest professor in LIU. Easy A. This class is so easy. Trust me.

5.0
1.0
CHEM4
May 10, 2016

Very easy A just study his notes and review problems he goes over before every exam

2.0
5.0
CHM4
Grade: D
May 14, 2016

Just dont take him for chem 4, doesnt care about his students. Office hours are him stepping out of his office and saying 'What". Class may start 30-60 minutes late, IF at all. Tests are not curved and contain tricky questions that are different from his review.

4.0
3.0
CHEM3
Grade: B+
Aug 15, 2016
Would take again

one of the best chem professors at LIU! his lectures/ explanations are very organized and clear to understand which makes it easy to follow. chem is tough & a lot of studying is required. he seems very intimidating at first but hes very approachable if you have any questions after class. he doesnt curve. exams are much easier than other chem profs.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
Amazing lectures
3.0
3.0
CHM3
Grade: A
Dec 26, 2016
Would take again

Donahue's lectures are very clear. If you listen and take notes, you shouldn't need much extra explanation. I bought a textbook but never used it since going over notes was enough. He'll give you an outline of each test before you take it. The final is basically all 5 quizzes combined. As a person, however, he doesn't seem to care too much.

Clear grading criteria
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
4.0
CHEM3
Grade: A
Apr 5, 2017
Would take again

Good teacher but he does not let you ask any questions and makes you feel stupid when you do.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
TEST HEAVY
4.0
3.0
CHEM3
Grade: A
Aug 29, 2017
Would take again

Fair teacher. He teaches you exactly what you need to know for General Chemistry. He's liking a walking cheat sheet. He's not the most enthusiastic teacher and he does have a habit of coming to class late, but you will understand Chemistry and that's what matters. His tests are fair as long as you take good notes and pay attention during his reviews.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
1.0
CHM3
Grade: A-
Feb 6, 2018
Would take again

Since every other chem teacher in LIU is horrible take him. He doesn't really care about his students but you will do good in this class.

Clear grading criteria
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
LECTURE HEAVY
2.0
4.0
CHEM34
Feb 10, 2018
Would take again

Not the WORST professor but def not the best. 5 tests, drops lowest, 10 questions each. Be smart and read the questions carefully because he is tricky!!! Final is based off of tests and textbook questions. Good luck!

Tough Grader
Clear grading criteria
TEST HEAVY
3.0
3.0
CHM3
Nov 27, 2018
Wouldn't take again

He is a tough professor and his tests are hard, but his lectures are clear and to the point. He has his bad days, but some days he tries to make lecture a bit more enjoyable. He also explains the labs in such a way that you can understand it.

LECTURE HEAVY
Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
5.0
4.0
CHEM4
Dec 4, 2018
Would take again

He is a silly old goose but I like him. Very fair grader. His tests are somewhat difficult but still manageable to get an A if you work for it.

Tough Grader
Hilarious
TEST HEAVY
5.0
4.0
CHM3AND4
Grade: A+
Feb 6, 2019
Would take again

Very different type of teacher and makes you really work for an A but it's possible if you put time into studying and don't just cheat.

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
4.0
4.0
CHEM4
Grade: A
May 7, 2019
Would take again

BEST. PROF. EVER. he might seem intimidating but he's a real sport once you get to know him

Respected
Clear grading criteria
Lecture heavy
5.0
3.0
CHM3AND4
Grade: A
Jun 22, 2019
Would take again

Hes really good. Exams are similar to his in class reviews and previous exams. Study from those and youll get 80+. He doesnt curve and he might walk in late to his 8ams but its an easy A if you study from his notes and reviews.

Graded by few things
Amazing lectures
3.0
3.0
CHM4
Jul 10, 2019
Would take again

is a good professor for teaching purposes, has a bit of an attitude problem. past exams are similar to current exams. provides examples of test problems for review. i would recommend showing up to class for noted.

5.0
2.0
CHM3
Grade: A
Nov 15, 2019
Would take again

Best chem professor at liu. Would advise people to take him for chm 3. His teaching methods are amazing. So take him for sure!!

Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
1.0
4.0
CHM3
Nov 25, 2019
Wouldn't take again

He is rude & has the worst attitude ever. If you don't know something he will make you feel stupid rather than give you a chance to fix your mistake. You get graded based on labs & test, attendance doesnt matter. He is always late to class sometimes 30 mins, sometimes 20 or more. You never know when he's coming in but just know he'll be late.

1.0
5.0
CHEM3
Dec 2, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Ok, so he could be worse I guess because his teaching ability is there but HE IS SO RUDE. Whenever you ask a question he gives you a snarky response IN FRONT OF THE ENTIRE CLASS. Not only that but he doesn't care about you in the slightest so ya if that doesn't bother you have fun.

5.0
3.0
CHM3
Grade: A
Dec 3, 2019
Would take again

He may be sarcastic and rude some times but his teaching methods are good and his exams are just like his review sessions. Take him, highly recommend for chem 3 and guaranteed A if you are willing to put in the effort as well.

Graded by few things
5.0
2.0
CHM3
Grade: A
Dec 4, 2019
Would take again

Would recommend him for chem 3. He teaches everything clearly and his reviews are on the exams. He may show attitude but he is willing to teach and guaranteed A. Just put in the effort.

Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
CHEM3
Grade: A
Dec 21, 2019
Would take again

Literally the best chem professor in liu and he teaches in the best ways to make you understand chem. Would recommend him for general chemistry.

2.0
5.0
CHM4
May 8, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Gets the wrong answer during lecture often. Takes off tremendous amount of points for minor mistakes. The grade is just fives tests, final and labs. During our remote learning semester however, the lowest test grade did not get dropped but we had no final. We did lab quizzes to replace missing lab work.

Tough grader
Graded by few things
4.0
4.0
CHM4
Grade: A-
Aug 27, 2020
Would take again

This was a pretty fair class, four tests (one gets dropped) and a final. They are a little intimidating because you don't get so much time and the questions are a little difficult. You must go to class and take good notes to get a good grade.

Test heavy
Clear grading criteria
Lecture heavy
1.0
4.0
CHEM3
Grade: Not sure yet
Sep 29, 2020
Wouldn't take again

very rude to students and does not take into account the effort put in, teaches as if you already know the material and does not answer your questions in the lab, makes mean comments if you lose focus for a second , this professor is just not it, do not recommend

Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
Tough grader
1.0
4.0
CHEM3
Nov 26, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Very rude and has bad attitude. Always shows up to class late, doesn't care for anything other than teaching his lesson then leaving. He's basically unavailable outside of class and if you ever ask questions, give the wrong answer or don't understand something, it'll result in him getting ticked off and possibly yelling at you.

1.0
3.0
CHEM3
Dec 11, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Worst attitude and so rude. If you ask questions he'll get really annoyed and if you get something wrong he WILL make you feel stupid. He's also always 30 minutes or more late to class and never takes attendance. You're graded on labs and 4 tests (lowest dropped).

4.0
5.0
CHM3
Grade: C+
Dec 28, 2020
Would take again

Lowest test grade is dropped, you need to attend class and study 8+ hours weekly if you want to get a good grade. Tests are hard, but he gives a review and tells you what is on it. He will answer your questions and will meet during office hours and help you prepare. If you are good at studying then take him, he's not bad.

Gives good feedback
Get ready to read
Tough grader
5.0
5.0
CHM4
Grade: B-
May 15, 2021
Would take again

Midterm, final, and lab only. Midterm I failed miserably, did well for lab and studied hard for the final to make up grade. I was supposed to receive a C/C+ but he considered me being a pre-pharmacy student and rounded it to a B-. This man is a gem!!! Please be nice to him, he will try his best to give you as many points as he can. Just don't fuss

Accessible outside class
Test heavy
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
5.0
CHM4
Grade: B
Sep 5, 2021
Would take again

His exams are the same EXACT PRACTICE problems he does in class, literally the same just different values. Just be sure to copy all of it down. when he says something will be on the exam, it WILL be on it. Important tip, dont waste your time copying off someone, everyone gets different test papers. Cant outsmart Donahue. He curved A LOT!!

Test heavy
Clear grading criteria
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
4.0
CHM3
Grade: Rather not say
Jan 6, 2022
Would take again

Donahue is a good professor who is very straightforward. You have to make sure you study the material and understand it to its full extent, especially the problems he does in class as they resemble exactly what he puts on his tests. His grading policy is pretty tough, 35% for the midterm and 35% for the final, 25% lab and 5% homework.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Graded by few things
Tough grader
4.0
1.0
CHEM3
Grade: D
Jan 18, 2022
Would take again

I kind of taught myself in this class. but his classwork is literally on the test. no curves he's always thirty minutes late. but he's cool. I would take it again even tho I got a D.

1.0
5.0
CHM4
Grade: B-
Nov 24, 2022

Bro , I can't believe he is getting these good reviews, one time I missed a class to come back and he was done with 3 chapters in one lecture, you get graded on 3 tests only there's no has no extra credit no negotiation, he is weird when someone asks a question and makes you nervous. He is nice but not for teaching :(

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
2.0
5.0
CHEM3
Grade: D
Mar 9, 2023

ALWAYS late to his 8 am. The tests make absolute no sense. does so many examples on the board BE SURE TO COPY THEM DOWN. his tests r exactly like the examples, but i failed them so miserably. if u ask him a question he gets very annoyed and lets out a sigh. 4 tests, and lab, no extra credit or homework. if u need an A-B in this course avoid him.

Tough grader
Test heavy
Graded by few things
2.0
4.0
CHEM4
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 18, 2023

Exams are hard and even if u study a lot, you still end up doing bad. Not good for GPA. If Bensalems class is offered, take him instead even if you have to stay up till 12am the day enrollment opens.

Tough grader
Test heavy
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
CHEM4
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
May 14, 2023

He has two faces. he is nice to his colleagues but shows his inner evil to his students

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
1.0
4.0
CHEM34
Grade: F
Jun 21, 2023

Save your GPA and do not take this professor.

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
4.0
3.0
CHM4
Grade: A
Sep 28, 2023
Would take again

Everything is written on the board for you and he goes through problems precisely and he tells you important questions that you will see on the test. Redo and review his questions in lecture and you will do good. He does have an attitude but overall does a good job on teaching you.

Tough grader
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
CHEM3
Grade: C
Oct 4, 2023

he is rude to everyone and he thinks he is smarter than anyone

Tough grader
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
CHEM3
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 9, 2023

Professor donahue will mock you and embarass you in front of the whole class if you ask a question. Whats crazy is that for next semester 120 people enrolled for the other chem lecture and only 4 kids enrolled for donahue.stay away

Tough grader
Test heavy
Graded by few things
2.0
3.0
CHEM3L
Grade: A
Dec 25, 2023

Ok professor. You are expected know everything before the lab class. You cant really ask questions without getting embarrased in front of the class.

Clear grading criteria
3.0
3.0
CHM4
Grade: B
May 15, 2024
Would take again

he does one day lecture, one day review where all the problems for particular chapter could be on test. every problem he writes on board could be on test. first test i got 72, second test i got 68, and on third and final test I got 91. all you have to do is go to his review lessons, do the problems he writes on the board until you can do it blind.

Lecture heavy
Test heavy
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
CHM3
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 9, 2024

save your gpa do not take him. even if you are completely failing his class he will mock you and refuse to help. if you ask a question he makes fun of you and makes sure you feel as stupid as possible. tests are only 10 questions, every mistake counts for a lot of points. he repeats all his tests so try to get someone's old tests if u take him.

Tough grader
Test heavy
Graded by few things
3.0
1.0
CHEM3L
Grade: A
Dec 20, 2024

He makes his own lab manual you need to buy, just tear out the lab for the day, do it, turn it in, you leave when you're done. Pre-labs are required. Pre-labs are graded out of 5 and labs out of 8 (around those numbers). He drops the lowest grade. Only thing is he is incredibly rude and quick to anger. Besides that he's fine.

4.0
4.0
CHM4
Grade: B+
Jan 9, 2025
Would take again

Donahue's class is challenging, but manageable if you stay on top of the material. His review sessions are essential - redo the practice problems and you'll nail the exams. unstuck AI was a game-changer for my chem prep too.

1.0
5.0
CHEM0000
Feb 17, 2025

I have no idea how and why this man gets to still teach at LIU. He is a miserable man who is very unapproachable. His class gave me nothing but anxiety and made me transfer from LIU. For your own sanity don't take him. IF you do tho, get a hold of his old exams it'll be the only thing that will help you study. good luck.

1.0
5.0
CHM103L
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 22, 2025

DO NOT TAKE THIS PROFESSOR- i had him for lab & lecture. He is extremely rude :( I would DREAD going to lab because he wouldnt give good instructions but gets really mad if you're even slightly confused. His lecs are hard to keep up, he's too fast & writes on the board expecting you to understand everything. Test is different from what he teaches.

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
4.0
3.0
CHEM3
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 17, 2025
Would take again

Very good for lecture

5.0
2.0
CHEM3
Grade: C+
Dec 19, 2025
Would take again

Honestly professor Donahue is very passionate about what he does yes he does get angry very quickly but he's a great teacher u get 5 lecture exams and a final he's a fair grader I had him for lecture and lab he's an awesome lab professor I recommend him 10/10

Clear grading criteria
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