A required course for many, you have to do the work, this professor is so smart she has a hard time bringing it down to a student level, if you have not had chemistry before this class, good luck. Fair grading system, nice person just a little nervous, will help in any way if you ask for it.One on one is best.

Prof Pollock is a really smart teacher. Yes, the subject is not the most clear all the time, but hey it's chemistry. If you have trouble, she'll help you out and explain the material-she is always available unless in class or lab. I had her for the food class too - a lot of work for a gnm, but if you do the work and talk in class, you'll be fine.

Good chem professor. She is always willing to help, very understanding, and fair. Expects a lot from her students. Tries hard to explain everything clearly. She teaches well and makes the material a little more appealing. Assigns a lot of hard work but grades fairly. Unfortunately, she picks favorites among those that participate a lot in class.

Good teacher!!! Very hard Class! teaches it well!! Helps a lot!!

Professor Pollock is...kind of a difficult teacher. She doesn't teach very well, but tries to be very thorough. She tells you whats on the exams pretty much question for question. She curves if the class doesn't do well. I had to strain to get a B-. I would recommend using the book A LOT if you end up taking her.

This is the worst professor ever. I took chem in high school and got a better grade. she can't teach at all. not clear. did not understand her material.

Her class is hard but she is always open to help you. Go to her office whenever you need help. She's approachable.

I love Pollock. The tests are very hard, and the their is a lot of material. You need to memorize everything because she will not narrow whats on the test down. Rarely used the text book.

Excepts a lot out of her students. Don't be afraid to ask questions she is very helpful. Its extremely helpful if you've taken an AP chemistry class before this class. A lot of studying involved. Exams can be challenging. Overall a great chemistry teacher

Pollock is really nice, and super approachable. she doesn't make you feel stupid if you ask stupid questions; she always answers. her class can be difficult if you don't show up. go to class, pay attention, and study. you may know the material but those tests aren't easy.

show up to class! yes, its hard, but ask questions if you dont understand something. shes really good at explaining things if you tell her whats confusing you. for nursing students- she curves the final grades, which helps a lot. go to her for help, do the online hw, and youll be ok.

Not bad for lab. Explains the experiment but isn't too lengthy, final is part practical part written. Very nice.

While the tests are tough, if you go to class, you should have no problems. She is such a nice professor and will help you if you ask for it. She answers all questions, and takes the time to go over things if you ask her to. Labs are sometimes challenging, but aren't impossible.

Coming into Stockton as a freshman in the Nursing program, I was freaking out. Everyone was saying Pollock was horrible, but once I began her class, I found that she is an amazing teacher. Goes out of her way to help in any way she can. Her tests are tough, but she is always there for help. Her humor makes lectures fun! Great professor! :)

This is kind of a tough course but she will go out of her way to hep you. Goes over material fairly well and she curves the exams too. Quiz every friday and wiley plus due every class so dont forget to do them

Tough class, but she's very helpful and considerate and insightful. Tests are tough, but you just have to study hard.

Extremely helpful, she really wants you to succeed. I have taken another chemistry professor for the same class and she makes everything so much easier to understand. Take this professor!

Pollock honestly is a good teacher; sometimes her choice of words can be confusing but she is very helpful when you ask her a question and is always available at her office. Out of every chemistry professor at Stockton, I'd say she is the best (considering what I've heard about the other ones.) I have her again for a 2nd semester and I'm glad.

Pollock is a great teacher if you make sure to pay attention in class and write everything down. The tests are based on understanding the subjects for both chem 1 and organic chem, so it's not just memorizing facts. She is very knowledgable and funny in class, too. Just be prepared to study hard!

I've had Dr. Pollock for two Chem courses. Her power points aren't very good, but she's more than willing to answer questions. She's also very accessible outside of class and never makes you feel stupid for asking questions. She's a very tough grader, and her tests and quizzes are difficult but fair. Be prepared to work really hard if you want an A

She is a lovely lady and will always help you. She just treats a 2 credit class like it is 4. The only complaint I have is that the class isn't really a seminar class. She is preparing you to be a great chemist.

She was a great professor. Her tests are based solely on her lectures. I recommend buying Organic Chemistry as a second language semester one. The problems there are near identical to the questions on her exams. She's also very helpful as a preceptor. She based the final grades on how everyone did comparatively in the class.

Pollock is a sold choice for the lab component of Orgo. She's actually a really nice person and doesn't get annoyed when you ask her questions. She is a really tough grader on lab reports, though.

She is really not that bad. Organic Chem is a hard subject no matter what teacher you have. Going to class definitely helps, she hands out worksheets and goes over them. I never used the textbook. Quizzes are easy but the tests are pretty hard. You'll definitely have to study for tests. She's really nice and is willing to help you.

Nursing Students: This is a very hard class no matter the professor. Dr. Pollock gets a bad rep on here and I believe thats much to do with the amount of work put in. Dr. Pollock wants all her students to pass, but a lot of time and effort must be committed. Go to office hours, she will help. Funny and caring professor. Make sure to study a lot.

Make sure to study Orgo before the semester starts(chem 2). Lots of material covered in short time and overlaps with anatomy. Make sure to go for office hours for lab and lecture. Very helpful outside of course and cares about her students. She can teach a little fast so be sure to ask questions if confused. She is much nicer than she seems

had her for 2 semesters for chem 1 & chem 2. gives lot of partial credit on tests and quizzes, just make sure to explain yourself in your answers. quizzes and labs due weekly. Despite the workload she is a very nice and funny person who actually cares a lot. Go to office hours, most students have trouble with the course if they dont seek extra help

Had her for a whole year, eventually got used to her grading style. Sometimes I didn't even get the answer right, but bc I explained myself I got partial credit. Labs in chem 1 are so much work, but chem 2 labs easier. If you struggle at all, go to her office hours! People fail and complain about it, but they don't even ask for help. Pollock OG

pretty good

Chem 1 is a very hard class with challenging concepts & Pollock moves fast. She is no joke and I struggled a lot, but she is welcoming when it comes to extra help. I went to office hours and she very patiently answered my questions&gave further examples. Very nice, but is a tough grader and moves very fast. You'll need to put a lot of work in.

Read the textbook. She wasn't kidding when she put it in the syllabus. Lectures make a lot more sense if you preview the lessons covered in the book before class, and you might be able to get away with missing some classes (don't, though!) Awkward but sweet and easy to approach for questions; she was also understanding of personal circumstances.

I loved Pollock, she was easy to talk to, has a sense of humor and seems passionate about what she does. If you do what you need to do outside of class like doing the homework, studying the material and asking questions, you will be fine. Biochemistry is a hard subject but again if you study youll be fine.

The material is difficult, but if you took Chems 1-4 I think you will have a stronger foundation for the course since some of it is pretty Chem IV heavy. She is willing to help if you put in the effort and ask questions outside of class. No homework and very little quizzes, just edpuzzle lectures and exams.