Great Class, I recommend taking her. She knows her stuff and is helpful if you put forth the effort!

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Teacher is very knowledgeable in Chemistry. She does a good job teaching. She covers everything needed to be covered for the test, however sometimes she makes things a little more complicated than they need to be.

Fairly good teacher..she explains everything well using examples.They have a study lab open to students that helped alot. The grading system sucks though - you can miss an entire question on a test for miscounting sigfigs, or forgetting units - when there are only 5 questions on the tests- its a lot of points. What happened to partial credit???

Dr. Battin is slightly condescending sometimes but knows her stuff and teaches it decently. Always available during office hours. The class is extremely well-organized and structured - but just to note all 110 courses follow the same program. Weekly quizzes make up most of your grade rather than huge exams. (By the way, 70-100% final grade is an A)

She is very understanding if you have any problems and is always helpful during office hours. If you give her respect and communicate with her she will greatly return the same. As long as you know the material in and out you can do fine on the tests. The online homework she gives is the best for preparing for tests and understanding the material.

She is a really good teacher and explains everything very well. Very helpful during office hours and is willing to help those who try. You definitely need to study for this class, but if you know your stuff up and down, her exams aren't that mad. Would recommend her for any chem class.

Two words best describe Professor Battin: Arrogant and Condesending. She thinks that she it the only person who knows how to do chemistry. I would definately recomend taking someone else for chem 115. If at all possible try to take Professor Schraf He is the best chem teacher up at WVU.

If you have a bad opinion of Dr. Batting its likely bc you are stupid and failed the class. I thought she was great! She made a difficult subject easy to comprehend.

I thought Dr. Battin was an awesome Chem professor. She gladly helped anyone who went to her office hours for extra help and was very nice while there. If you have to take a chemistry class, I'd definitely take her! She made a difficult subject easy to understand. I thought she was a really nice lady; she just wants her students to try hard.

Dr. Battin was a great professor. If you come to class & pay attention, you can learn everything without opening the book. Tests were somewhat tricky but not impossible. I totally recommend taking her for chem 115!

Class is hard. She really knows her stuff. If you ask her to help you outside of class she will. honestly i could not stay awake in class(slept everyday but 3 all year), all i did was study and i got an A in the class

Dr. Battin is an awesome professor who always puts her students first. She knows her material and teaches in a way that is enthusiastic and attractive. U have to show up and pay attetion-which is not difficult due to her good looks-but if u put the effort in you'll be fine. Tests are somewhat difficult, but definitely fair. Great class, must take!

Battin was one of the best chem teachers I've had so far. She spoke clearly and her handwriting was easy to read. The test required a good amount of studying but weren't too crazy. I would definately recommend her to anyone.

Very nice, she is a good prof. Her class gets kind of boring from time to time, but she will help you out and if try you can get a C to the least. Her tests are hard, so prepare.

She is a fantastic teacher. I am really not a fan of any of the chemistry professors at WVU besides her.

This class is way too hard. I like Battin but she has an attitude sometimes. She'll help you if you ask her questions but this class sucks really bad. Too bad it's mandatory.

I had her Fall 2010. She definitely isn't an easy teacher, but she knows her chemistry and teaches it well. You have to study for the exams, as those aren't easy either. I wish I could have taken her for 116, but she didn't teach it the semester I took it.

She's an amazing teacher. Her tests are not exactly the easiest but she knows her subject too well and is very helpful. I wish i could take her for 116 too. But im looking forward to having her for my other classes sometime soon

She does a pretty good job maneuvering through the material and the tests aren't overly ridiculous, but she forgot the golden rule of never calling on the girl with the weave. P.S. Don't buy the book.

She was very helpful. While the class was difficult, any chemistry 115 class is. She was very nice and helpful and extremely smart. Her online notes are the greatest help along with the practice exams she posts before the test. She does things in a timly manner and does not leave anything out. Very good teacher. I recommend.

She was a very clear and organized teacher. Her tests were tough, but she prepared you for them if you went to class. I would recommend her to anyone.

Interesting teacher. Fun to listen to during class

Dr. Battin is a very clear and organized teacher. She uses great power points to go over the material; she's funny in class as well. I would highly recommend taking her; she is the best teacher teaching 115!

Very smart teacher and easy to understand, but she is a very hard teacher and not at all nice. Tests were not similar to any hw problems and she is very condescending if people don't understand her class. She also acts very hostile in class as if she doesn't want to be there. Don't take her unless you are GOOD with chemistry

Teaches the material extremely well and very easy to understand. However, not helpful and can have an attitude at times if you cross her. Generally though, she is a fair professor and can be rather funny in lecture. Tests are not too terribly hard if you study, and she provides a study guide. I would reccommend her compared to the other professors.

She was a great teacher. Teaches from her powerpoints and provides many examples to learn from. Aleks homework was more reasonable than the other Chem 115 teachers. Only due once a week and she made sure it matched what was taught in class. Do not buy the textbook though because we never used it. Save that money! She was great

She was a very effective teacher, and funny and sarcastic enough in class to keep students interested. Don't do anything to cross her, though.

Average teacher. If you studied and understood what was gone over in class, it was an easy A or B class. Mandatory attendance. Class attendance recommended. Tests weren't too bad, but studying is highly recommended!!

Dr. Battin is an amazing professor. Yes this class is difficult but it is chemistry! Her exams are VERY VERY straightforward but she does try to trick you a little to get you thinking. I would highly recommend Dr. Battin over the other professors. Just study hard and go to her office hours and you will easily get a B.

Hard class and a good bit of work but if you keep up, it is an easy A. Her exam questions are almost identical to the lecture slide examples. She gives bonus at the end of the semester too. Mandatory attendance, she takes it EVERY time.

Dr. Battin is the best Chemistry 115 professor at WVU. Since it is a Chemistry course you definitely need to work for a good grade, but she is very helpful during office hours. She gives bonus if you attend most classes!

All I got to say is take Dr. Battin!!! She is an amazing professor. She seems strict but if you actually take notes and listen to her her exams are identical to what she shows you in class. Never any surprises. Never any tricks. Best professor in the Chem department. Chem 115 is not easy so you can not expect this class to be easy.

Dr. Battin is an awesome professor! all it takes is 30 minutes of looking over power points, and taking notes during class and you will be fine. She also is always wiling to help, and offers numerous study groups. Keep in mind that chemistry is a hard science and should not be seen as a blow off class.

Dr.Battin is great professor, she explains all the material really well. Attendance is mandatory! The tests are tricky, so MUST STUDY! In order to get an A in this class, you must do really well in lab and at least at A's or B's on tests, and do the class homework!

I ended up getting a C in her class. Being in the lecture I thought the class was easy, but when the exams came up I kept getting poor grades the labs were the only reason I was able to get a C. Fair warning if you don't think you can get a 40% on the accumulative final you might want to drop out before it's too late.

I had Ming Ming Xu first semester and failed the class with a 39%. I decided to try again this semester with Dr. Battin and it was so much clearer and she was very helpful. Go to class because she takes attendance EVERY lecture, and also don't leave class early because she WILL call you out and you will lose points. Take this teacher!

Dr. Battin is an awesome professor. She loves chemistry, which makes it much easier to learn. The class is manageable if you put the work in (a lot of work). Exams are sometimes tricky, just make sure you read all of the questions VERY thoroughly.

She's not bad. She doesn't put up with crap and she makes that very clear. If you go to class and pay attention she's not bad. Study for at least 3 days for the tests, don't cram the night before. Provides study guides for tests. Nice if you talk to her like you have some sense.

A great professor but a hard class. If you put in the work she'll help you with anything.

Outstanding professor and pretty easy A or B. Just keep up on your a leks and really make sure you understand the concepts. We never used the book so don't waste your time. Show up to class every day, participate, and do the homework---easy A.

The only reason people don't like Dr. Battin is because she doesn't put up with crap. If you aren't lazy, put in the work, and go to class, you will do fine. She is a great teacher, and is only rude to people who don't pay attention or come to class late. Take this class!!! She is great at explaining everything!

Dr. Battin left an everlong impression on me. She is an amazing professor. She is clear cut challenging. She will make you work for your grade and doesn't put up with any crap. If you show her you want to succeed she will help you. Exams are tough. Study hard. SHE WILL GET YOU PREPARED FOR THE DAT,MCAT, etc! Take Battin if you want to learn chem!!

Dr. Battin is an excellent professor. She takes attendance every day toward the end of lecture. Attendance will act as 1% of your grade if you miss less than 3 or fewer days, letter grades are deducted for 5 or more absences. Tests are tough and thorough, but doable if you study at least 3 days before the exams. She will help you if you ask!

Dr. Battin is very clear in her teaching. If you pay attention in class, you should understand the material very well. She goes over things multiple times to ensure everyone understands. She seems unapproachable at times but if you go to her office hours she's really helpful. I enjoyed her class and her lectures were great.

The best teacher I have ever had so far, her tests are hard you must study alot to get an A . There is not enough time to finish the hourly test, so you have to hurry to finish it . Her final is alot easier than the hourly exams. She is really clear at explaining material. I highly recommend her

after teaching a subject in lecture, she goes through examples-be sure to copy and understand the problems, they will most likely be on the tests. if you don't understand something, I recommend going to her office hours because she will definitely help but be sure to go with questions ready. she is very easy going but gets straight to the point.

If you're taking 115 you should be taking Battin or Mingming. I really liked Battin because she dumbed down the harder chem concepts that I had never understood before taking her class, and she was super approachable during office hours. She's pretty sarcastic in lecture,and has at least kicked out 3 people for being late, but she's good overall.

Hard teacher but excellent professor. Explains everything you need to know. Tests can be tricky but you're prepared for it. Definitely effective class

Make sure you go to her office hours if you have any questions with exams or lab grades. ALEKS is a pain but if you keep up with it throughout the week it isn't too bad. Just make sure you complete it all before the semester is over because those are easy points. Her lectures are fantastic because she really knows her stuff. Overall, she is great!

Really great professor. Lectures were easy to follow, not too fast either. She explains things well and is always willing to answer questions and explain things to you.

Very thorough on the material during lectures and lets you know exactly what you need to know! Maybe boring for someone who has recently taken chem in HS but for someone who needs a GOOD refresher, she's absolutely who you should take this class with.

Her tests are very tough! But she is very organized and knowledgable about chemistry!

Hard exams but she's a little bit helpful

Professor Battin is truly a great teacher. She is extremely well organized and great at breaking down complex topics into a way that anyone can understand them. Do your homework, be proactive during lectures, and come to class and you should not fail. She is deliberate and has a great sense of humor! Battin has really made me love chemistry.

She can be a bit sarcastic at times but don't take it personally. She really knows her stuff and she lectures well. Tests are definitely very hard. In order to do well on the tests you have to do a lot of extra work on top of what is assigned. Labs are easy and worth 25% of the final grade so lab can be your saving grace.

Dr. Battin is a very excellent teacher. She is a very tough teacher and has you work for a good grade, but she is very clear in her lectures and really knows her stuff.

Very clear teacher. Thoroughly explains all topics and make sure you pay attention. ALWAYS show up to class on time or she will kick you out if you are only five minutes late. Go to every class or you will be lost.

Came off as kind of intimidating, but if you go to her office hours she will help you. She gives well detailed powerpoint notes and study guides before tests that helped immensely. Homework has unlimited tries and is equal to a test grade so easy points that help a lot. Attendance gives extra 1% or takes away if you miss a lot!

BEST teacher I have had in college thus far! Very good at explaining things, and VERY organized. She would have my test grade posted before I was even out of lab. Lowest test grade was a 90% because there was never anything that I didn't understand!

I retook Battin under the D/F repeat, I had Mingming my first go around and I've gotta say, Battin is superior in every single way. Her willingness to be aggressive towards disruptive students is very helpful in a concept heavy course like chemistry and her powerpoints and all the study material she gives you for exams is incredibly helpful.

Hard class. You need to stay up with materials overall tests were fair if you studied. She is intimidating to talk to at first but she is really helpful and a really good teacher. She is a good teacher! However, she doesn't like students who are disrespectful she will put you in your place. NEVER COME IN LATE!

Dr. Battin is a great professor! Always make sure you are in lecture because she goes through many examples that will help you understand the homework and prepare for the exams. She does not like when students show up to class late. She will make sure to pause class to tell you to leave if you come in late.

I took Dr. Battin's brief organic course, and it made me love chemistry. Show up to class and study as often as she recommends, and you'll pass.

Dr. Erin Battin is a good teacher. She makes everything clear. But when taking her exams, you won't be happy with it. She brings a lot of questions in the tests that she never discussed in class. If you come to the class after the first 5 minutes, you will be expelled from the class. The average of the students' test's in her class less than 60%.

I took Dr. Battin over the summer and though the class was fast paced and hefty material, she delivered thorough lectures. Tests are typically 20 questions so there is little to no room for error but if you go to class and study they aren't incredibly difficult.

Dr. Battin is very knowledgable about chemistry and explains things as simple as possible. She does expect you to work for your grade and has no mercy on tests. Just don't be lazy and ask questions if you're struggling.

Battin is A great professor. She is not someone to mess around with though!! The class is very difficult but the quizzes are fair if you actually do the problems. I study on average 4hours a week. No need for more than that because if you pay attention she makes sure you understand. Seriously don't come in late though she will kick you out.

Terrific professor who will not take crap from anyone. Quite a few people will get kicked out, if you are more than five minutes late she will make you leave. She is a very straight forward, my way or the highway kind of person so there is no talking her into rounding your grade "you get what you earn". Get ready to work, tests are tough.

Honestly learned more from her in one day than a whole year of gen chem. Amazing prof and if you go to class and print off PowerPoints and take notes on them pretty easy A. Get ahold of old exams to help practice.

I took her once for Chem110A and she was awful, but I have her rn for Chem115 over the summer and I must say, she was a solid choice. She's less intense and more thorough with her work. I guess because it's the summer she's less stressed out thus making her less condescending? Either way, she knows her stuff, so I highly recommend.

I really struggle with chemistry, and Dr. Battin made it great for me. She is very very strict, you can not be late, you can not be on your phone, and you have to study or you will fail. She is very strict about a lot of rules, however she is absolutely right about most, and I thrived in her class because she thoroughly explains things.

Dr. Battin is brilliant, but she isn't the most understanding professor. If you want to get a good grade in this class, you're going to need to put in a lot of work. This class isn't easy, but I find her to be a good professor. She thoroughly explains most things, but this class will require extra effort as she doesn't just hand the grade to you.

Dr. Battin is a tough Professor and runs a strict class but knows what she is doing. She is very clear about her expectations for class and what will be on the exams. Do all of your homework, practice and study for the exams, and take notes in class, and you will do fine. If you go to her office hours for help she's a lot less intimidating :)

If you take Battin, you're going to have to work extremely hard. Exams are not easy, and you have to put in extra effort. If you are not willing to put in the effort, do not take this class as you will fail. She is not the most understanding professor, so don't expect her to be over sympathetic. Do what is asked of you & put in extra effort to pass

(Chem 231) Battin is rough, I'm not gonna lie, but she knows how to explain concepts in the simplest way possible that is easier to understand. I enjoyed the material a lot more than gen chem. Attend every class!! I used the book for practice problems and spent more hours studying than I ever have for another class. It was worth it though.

I took Battin for Chem115. Not going to lie, the class was a tad bit challenging. Battin (as well as the other Chem professors) make the course very lecture heavy. Battin warns you from day 1 that you have to do a lot of practice and that's true, but honestly if you do extra work and go to recitations, she's more than willing to work with you!

Battin gets a lot of bad rap from people, but she is actually a great professor. Makes her students work hard and practice yes, but she cares about going over ample examples and giving access to lots of practice problems. If you study and work hard you will pass no problem. She was often friendly and sympathetic too.

Battin is an excellent professor when it comes to teaching during lectures and making sure that students understand how to do things by going over many different practice problems. However, her tests are much harder than the other professors. YOU NEED TO STUDY FOR HER CLASS.

The best professor for Chemistry 115 hands down. Her lectures were always interesting and kept me engaged. You do have to work for an A but it is definitely doable. I am looking forward to taking her for Organic Chemistry in my sophomore year. She definitely prepares you for any and every type of problem out there.

Chem115 is a challenging freshman course, but anyone who blames Dr. Battin for their lack of effort in learning chemistry is soft. She can come off as rude but last time I checked a rude prof isnt a good excuse to get a 40 on the final. very good lecturer

Dr. Battin can be degrading at times. Don't take it personally, and you'll be fine Class is fast-paced, so attend lectures at all cost. Go to recitation. It is the best way to practice for exams. She has a reputation for having the toughest formative exams, but that prepares you better for the final exam. She is strict about lecture hall conduct.

Tests were straightforward, lecture notes were easy to follow. You shouldn't be scared of this class unless you're an unreasonable person who expects an A without putting in effort. But if you have AP credit from high school, my advice is to SKIP THIS CLASS. Don't retake it thinking you'll learn something new just because it's a college class

Throughout this whole semester, Dr. Battin has been so kind and helpful to me. There's also a lot of homework, and a lot of quizzes, and it's a fair amount of material to cover. But, as long as you put the work in you will be fine. And really, its a chemistry class, its going to be difficult, but Dr. Battin does a great job of teaching it.

Battin was a tough professor but her lectures for me were so easy to follow and she goes in depth to make sure you actually understand. I think a lot of people dont like her because they arent actually willing to work. Battin made chem for me so much easier. this course is very tough and a lot of time is needed to be spend to get a good grade.

A lot of people hate on professor Battin, but I think she was a great professor! Her lecture are clear, and attendance wasnt mandatory. If you have problems you dont understand shell work over them in class. She is hard at first, but she gets better just give it time!

This was a tough class. Lots of homework and lecture videos which take lots of time. However, they help you prepare for midterm and final. During the class I hated it but after I realized how much the homework and lecture videos help. I learned a lot about chemistry in this class and compared to other chem professors I would say she is the best.

Dr. Battin is a great and strict professor, although her chem 110 class was difficult, from day one she has made a very clear outline of what students are expected to do in order to succeed in her class. Her quizzes are hard and be prepared to do a lot of work outside of the classroom if you want to succeed. She is understanding and lectures well.

There is weekly homework and lecture videos that you have to do watch outside of class and then she discusses them in the the next class and does example problems. I failed the first 3 quizzes and still ended up with an A in the class. I personally really liked her teaching style and would definitely take her again.

Battin gave plenty of examples to learn chemistry which helped a lot. There was additional practice uploaded online and plenty of homework and lecture examples to go with it. Battin clearly explains topic and works through examples to give students the understanding they need to do it on their own.

Dr.Battin is an extremely tough professor. With that being said I went to every class and completed all assignments, and still barely passed with a C. The only reason I passed was because Battin was extremely caring and helped me anyway she could. I cannot speak for everyone but in my experience if you do your part she will do hers. Go to class!!!

Absolutely amazing! The lectures were very helpful as long as you take notes.

Dr. Battin is the best chem professor I've had. I took an intro level with her; she made the content easy to understand. Chem is a tough subject for me, but I went to every class and did fine on the exams. Definitely study plenty in advance and make sure you do practice problems. It's a lot of memorization. She seems cold but she's pretty helpful.

If you attend class and do the homework you can pass easily. Battin is a good teacher and great at explaining things, I highly recommend taking her.

I enjoyed coming to this class because Dr. Battin was entertaining as well as a good teacher. I understood what we were learning the whole semester, and she made it super easy to ask for help. She provides so many practice problems which are optional but super helpful. The homework was a lot, and kind of repetitive, but I liked Dr. Battin a lot.

Dr. Battin is a good teacher, but she does have high expectations of her students. The textbook is essentially useless and only required to complete the online homework, which is repetitive and does not prepare you for the types of questions on the exams. However, if you go to class and pay attention, the class is relatively easy pass.

It's obvious that everyone who left a bad review on Dr. Battin is fresh out of high school and have never had a stern, strict profesr. I would agree the class is super difficult and one downside was that she did not record and post the lectures however, go to class, participate, and do ALL of your work and you will have no issues with Dr. Battin.

I don't understand why so many of Dr. Battin's reviews are so negative. I took her class this semester for a science credit and have only good things to say about her. She goes over many examples in class, and while she expects a lot from students, as long as you go to class and pay attention, you'll know what you're doing.

I really enjoyed her teaching style and found it very helpful. The tests are hard so be sure to study and read the questions carefully. Do not ever be disrespectful or entitled towards her or she will not help you. Every time I asked for help this semester she was very nice and helpful but that was because I was always polite and respectful.

A lot of people dislike her but honestly I thought she was a very good professor. I enjoyed her teaching style and her exams were not impossible if you came to lecture, payed attention, did the homework and put a little bit of studying in after class.