Dr. Wagner is excellent, while he weeds out those not meant to be science majors

His class is easy...IF YOU PAY ATTENTION. The most helpful and interesting prof

think you're cut out for college science.......this guy will destroy the weak

Charming and funny during lecture, he's the DEVIL in disguise

this guy will find out real fast who is made for college chem

Great professor! He'll really be able to let you know if you're cut out for med school or not. I liked him so much that I took him for chem 110 and 120. His tests are hard, but he will separate the weak from the strong. Plus, he's got charisma!

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VERY hard class, but you only do bad if you don't put the effort in. I studied 4 hours the previous night and got a 96 on a test that the class averaged 60 on. Doesn't curve. Hard, but HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

Teaches incredibly well using good examples. Tests are fair, but require students to think. Hands down, one of the best teachers at Pitt.

Really smart guy and a pretty good teacher. His class is hard, but if you put in a lot of effort you should get a decent grade. He definitely shows that he likes some students more than others though, so try to get on his good side.

Teaches and explains everything very clearly. Makes his tests modeled after recitation quizzes and lectures. Will help any student who needs it, very approachable.

also took chem 0120 with him. He is a great teacher and his notes are VERY helpful. He makes chem fun and is very approachable for answering questions. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

somewhat difficult, but extremely clear and helpful. cares about his students.

he seems like he cares b/c he's a nice man. lectures are fun when balloons are blown up. but overall, still very difficult.

Although his test are almost impossible, Dr. Wagner is an extremely nice guy and is very helpful. He really does care.

Although he's really hard, it helps you learn a lot of material in his class. He's very accessible to students as well and goes out of his way to help. Sit in the first two rows and get on his good side and he'll love you

I don't have a very good background in chem and i seem to find the tests rather fair. He is very clear and his notes are very helpful. I really enjoy him. He likes to blow up balloons!!

Dr. Wagner is a nice guy and seems like he really tries to teach and cares about it. Quizes and Exams are semi-hard. Notes are very clear and very helpful.

he's a very helpful and nice guy. if you do your work you'll do okay. if you think you can slide by you're gonna fail. he is probably one of my favorite profs ever. i majored in chem cause of him

He's a very good teacher. His explanations are very clear, and he uses good examples in lecture. However, the tests are pretty hard.

this guy is the real deal folks. think you're gonna coast?...drop the class right now because you will fail GUARANTEED. this guy will give you pre med majors out there a great idea of whether or not you are cut out to handle med school.

Very nice, he knows who you are even though you may think he doesn't. His lectures were easy to follow and exams weren't too hard.

He is very good.

Amazing professor. Truly cares about his students....is difficult. Expects you to know your stuff, so you actually have to work. Will definitely help you determine whether or not you'll survive to apply to med school. One of the best I've had!!!!

ok...many people don't like him because he doesn't let you slide by. if you really want to learn chemistry, and find out whether or not you are TRULY cut out for the challenges of medical school, you will take this prof.

Dr. Wagner is a great teacher. He cares a lot about students. If you want to learn, take his class. If you just want an easy A, go elsewhere.

Sexy man, interesting lectures, fair exams.

Expect to put in more effort than any other chem prof, easy to approach and always willing to help. I think he's great if you are considering chemistry as your major, but those who aren't and/or want to ride through the course, take someone else...

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Dr. Wagner is someone do not recommend for chem 1 for freshmens, but you would have to be stupid not to take him for chem II once you accustom yourself with college work. He is one of the best teachers I ever had.

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Great teacher - learned alot - definitly would take him again -

He's a pretty good chem teacher, but the exams SUCK! If you get Dr. Wagner for chem, be prepared to do A LOT of studying for the exams. Or you can just take the easy way out and take Dr. Golde instead! : )

Dr. Wagner is a great prof. He knows his chemistry very well, yes his tests are hard but if you prepare for them well enough you'll do fine. We're in college now everything is going to be as simple like High School. I'm taking him for Chem 2 also and I'd recommend anyone to take him because you'l

He challenges everybody. Can sometimes be draining work, but this class teaches you how to study better and to try your best

He is an awesome teacher although his tests are very difficult at times, especially the one on thermochemistry, but his finals aren't that bad and actually the final shows how much you actually know, i think i ended up with a B or A and i never took AP chemistry so anyone can do it.

Dr. Wagner is a great professor. He teaches well and is happy to explain things more than once. While his tests are difficult, keeping up with the homework and studying will get you a good grade.

Best teacher I've had yet. Nice, approachable, and very willing to help students. His tests aren't bad if you prepare by taking his practice tests and online practice. If you like to learn, and are not just worried about getting an easy grade, take Dr. Wagner.

This class was cake. I only took reg. chem is HS. He has open ended notes where you just fill in the blanks. I DEFINANTLY recommend doing the online practice quizes!! You will definantly see them on the test and final!! I only studied the practice quizes for the final & was done in 45 min & got an A

The best teacher I've had at Pitt so far. Awesome chem prof. He makes class interesting with experiments. If you're going to take chem, take Wagner.

waggie is the man

I hated chemistry until I had it with Wagner. He's the best prof I have had at Pitt so far. He makes you work hard, but it prepares you well for future chem classes.

1st test sucks; it's not too "hard", but def long as heck. his lectures remind me of "blue's clues"...yeah, sounds ridiculous, but he'll stand up there and ask you stuipd questions without ever expecting an answer. class becomes very boring as you wait for him to twiddle his thumbs. nice guy though

he is a good teacher. a lot tougher than golde or finseth but he requires you to learn more than they do.

His tests are a little bit hard, but not impossible. If nothing else, he keeps lecture pretty interesting, when chemistry can be pretty boring stuff.

i hate chemistry and will never take it again, but i love dr. eugene p. wagner. he's hilarious, an awesome teacher, and a great person. even though i'm leaving chemistry forever, i want to stay in touch with him. tests = really really hard. but if you study, you DEFINITELY can get an A.

i hate chemistry and will never take it again, but i love dr. eugene p. wagner. he's hilarious, an awesome teacher, and a great person. even though i'm leaving chemistry forever, i want to stay in touch with him. tests = really really hard. but if you study, you DEFINITELY can get an A.

I absolutely hated chemistry..and then i had Dr.Eugene Wagner. Don't let the name fool you, he's pretty cute and he helps you out a ton if you have questions of completely lost! His quizzes are rough and he pushes you but overall it helps. Take Wagner and you'll learn to like chem.

He is a really hard teacher but you will learn alot. He will answer any questions you may have. If you are a chem major mos def take chem from him. And if you completly fail the first test don't worry and don't drop the class you still have a shot for at least making a B

Wagner's the best teacher I've had thus far. He tries to make it as easy as possible to follow along and really understand the ins and outs of chem. He has a good sense of humor and a knack for keeping chem interesting. Same amount of HW as the other teachers, but tests have more writing. An 85 is an A. Its challenging, but you'll learn a lot.

Lectures were a bit boring, I'd recommend taking the 50 minute rather than the long one. It helps to do the homework assigned, because it's very similar to what will be on the quizzes. It seems like he pulls tests out of his ass, but if you study enough, you'll do fine. The only complaint I have is that he's sometimes unfair about partial credit.

Makes lectures fun sometimes by doing neat demonstrations. Very nice and easy to talk to and very helpful in office hours. His pre-printed notes make the class much easier to follow. Tests are EXTREMELY hard (especially the first one), but he curves pretty nicely. I would recommend him to anyone for gen. chem, but expect to work for your grade.

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I love Dr. Wagner, hated his tests. He is a great guy, very helpful and I learned more than in any other class. I regret not taking 120 with him, golde sucks even though his tests seem easier. If you want to actually learn a whole lot, but are willing to work hard def take Wagner. Also get to know him, even if you hate him after the first test!

He's a really nice guy that has impossible tests. But staring at him during lectures makes it all worth while - he's so hott.

Classes were sometimes interesting but he's definately not the easiest professor. At least he speaks English. Helped me out when I needed it. He just has high expectations so don't expect it to be too easy. I'd take him again given the others out there.

he's very tough but very fair. his tests are hard but not if you went to class and learned the material. he prepares you better than most of the other chem profs.

Fair, but hard tests. Doing the homework really helps, as does really learing the printed lecture notes.

One of the better science teachers I've had here. Very good lectures. Very easy to understand. Buy the book with all the overheads-- it's really helpful. Tests are hard but very fair. He gives practice tests, and everything. Highly Reccomended.

Thus far, one of the best profs. i've had. Wonderful teacher. You will definately know your material by the end of this class. I wouldnt recommend any other chem teacher.

likeable guy but test were kind of hard, not what he stressed in class. otherwise great prof

He is such a great professor. He really wants his students to do well. The class is really hard, but if you work at it you will do fine.

Dr. Wagner is by-far THE best professor I've had at Pitt! His lectures are interesting cuz he really knows his stuff. He tries really hard to do whatever he can to help you understand the material & never makes you feel stupid for asking a question- a BIG plus in my book. You learn a lot so be ready to WORK HARD! Yea, he's tough but not impossible

Very charismatic guy, sells his notes for the year during the first class for $10. Buy them. Easy to follow and study, moves seamlessly from one subject to another.

Dr. Wagner teaches science the way it should be taught! He is straightfoward and focuses on the concepts rather than the fluff. His tests are definitely challenging, but they are very fair. Take Dr. Wagner, just be sure you know the notes very thoroughly for the tests!

Overall, a pretty decent prof with a good personality. Wagner's exams are on the difficult side but definitely doable. However, I could not figure out for the life of me why a chem prof would expect his students to know the half rxns for batteries and something as vital, basic, and necessary as solubility rules.

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He's a good teacher and curves test scores substantially, but this class is way too challenging for non-majors. Homework and quizzes don't even compare.

He's the best professor in chem ever~~I was awake even when I'm tired. He's such a great teacher and his demos are awsome~Take him as chem2, he's the best!

Hands down this man is awesome. He is very fun to listen to and makes lecture more interesting with his enthusaism. One down side to him is that his tests can be difficult, but if you do the homework and go to class/recitation you shouldn't have too much trouble.

Dr. Wagner is an amazing professor. It's true that his tests are pretty hard but he tells you what you need to know. He's really accesible and is always willing to help you out if you ask him. Difficult class made interesting by great prof.

Excellent teacher, hard class

Very nice, enthusiastic about chemistry, makes it applicable to real life. Tests are very fair, but you have to study and know what you're doing but he makes it pretty simple.

Excellent. Excellent. Excellent. Most enthusiastic chem professor I've ever had. His lectures are very interesting, and he illustrates things so clearly. His tests are extremely tough, and 2/3 of them killed my grade, but I still learned so much. Take him for Chem 2 definitely.

Dr. Wagner's the PERFECT example of how every professor should be: he's enthusiastic, can explain material to you so that you'd actually understand, & was always approachable for help if you had questions. I always felt a little "beat-up" leaving his exams-- they're tough, but they're VERY fair. Be willing to work hard. He makes it worthwhile!

Very helpful. Excellent teaching style. Kept the material interesting. I didn't have to take chem 120, but I knew that the class would be interesting, just like chem 110. Exams are hard, but if you come to class and ask questions, he will bump your grade up.

Dr. Wagner is incredibly helpful. I came from a terrible professor for chem 1 and Dr. Wagner made chem so much more interesting and easy. Definitely take Dr. Wagner if you're taking chem 2.

He's a very very good teacher. he explains things well, and he is always available to meet with outside of class. His tests are pretty hard, but he's a good teacher so its not impossible to do well.

Wagner ctually teaches chemistry, you really have to use the textbook very little/not at all except for homework questions. Tests are hard, so you need to know the material, but he teaches well.

Buy his lecture notes for 120, they will help greatly. Presents material in quick manner but is thorough. Easy to follow during lecture and lecture is definitely necessary because he does not teach from the book.

Dr. Wagner is a great professor and is very fair. I found his exams to be difficult but predictable... we knew exactly what kinds of questions to expect. My only complaint (and it's a pretty big one) are the constant mistakes on exams. It gets old after awhile.

I had him for gen chem, and I was glad to have him for analytical too. He sometimes loses the big picture with what he does, and you don't think you've learned anything, but you just need to listen to him.

My class was Dr. Wagner's first time teaching analytical chemistry, and he performed well despite the inexperience. The exams are on par with organic, but the grading scale is more lenient.

Currently have Wagner for CHEM 0250. Easy to understand, going to class strongly suggested. He takes the formulas from the book and derives them in a simpler and more memorable format to use on the exams. The curve is insane right now, but may change depending on the students in the class.

Bad jokes, but knows a lot about chemistry. He does a good job of explaining the subject at a level that mostly anyone should be able to understand. He's good at answering questions.

His lectures are amazing! He is a great teacher. I didn't really understand chem too much, then i took chem 0110. He kinda brings the complicated things down to a level that is really easy to understand, yet still gets all the material taught. Actually trying to get in his chem 0120 class next sem. I definitely recommend taking his class!

Dr. Wagner really knows his chemistry. Make sure you buy his notes at the beginning of the semester, he uses overheads of them exactly how they appear in the notebook. There is opportunity for bonus points which is always nice. Make sure you do the homework, it actually helps a lot. I'd definitely recommend Dr. Wagner.

I had Golde for chem 1, barely studied, and got an A, then worked so much harder in Wagner's chem 2 to just get a B. He's tough. However, he makes sure you know the material. He tends to speed through things in class though, so you need to always stay on top of material and not just cram right before a test or you'll be totally lost.

Decent Professor. Really knows his stuff. Tries to make class fun and interesting with his corny humor. Focuses on the use of knowledge in the practical world. Exams include material not keyed in on as important in lecture. Recitation is not helpful. Decent teacher and worth taking.

Great teacher! Really knows and loves Chemistry! Class is entertaining and it's pretty important to go to every class. Easy to talk to but tests are pretty hard, but he gives practice tests. Studying is a must. Really focuses on practical stuff and definitely doesn't teach algorithmically. Know your chemistry and you'll do fine!

Can't pronounce the word "nucleus" which seems odd for a man with a PhD in chemistry, but other than that a pretty good professor with exams of average difficulty.

Dr.Wagner was one of the best professors I've ever had. His notes are very helpful. The examples he gives are clear and help prepare you for the tests. He makes class fun with his corny jokes but doesn't waste time with random tangents. Tests are not that hard if you study his notes and quizzes. The book isn't very helpful for his class.

he's a good prof if you know a decent amount going in, i would strongly recommend golde as your prof but his classes fill quickly Wagner is the second best though, be sure to read the book and do the homework and you'll do well a few kids in my class had close to 100%s

He is a great professor, and he truly loves chemistry. His lecture notes were very helpful, but the book is not necessary except for homework problems, which he posts on his website anyway. He should be your second choice behind dr golde

He is very funny and is very helpful. He gives out bonus points and gives out fill in the blanks notes. He is one of my favorite professors.

Recitation quizzes are easy, but the tests are extremely difficult.

Great personality, awesome professor. The quizzes are easy, homework time-consuming, and lectures fairly entertaining (he really tries to make it interesting). The tests are extremely difficult, but there's no surprises - he does prepare you well for them.

Wagner is a great teacher. When I took Chem 110, the science center was being renovated, so we didn't have any demos, and I still enjoyed going to class. The quizzes are fairly easy, but the exams are hard. Everything is curved though. I would suggesting Wagner to anyone, hands down. Nice guy, and extremely helpful. Lots of extra credit too.

Overall, I thought Dr.Wagner was a great teacher who sincerely wanted his students to learn. Tests were challenging but with your lab grade, homework, quizzes, and extra credit an A is definitely possible!

Overall, I thought Dr.Wagner was a great teacher. Tests were challenging but with your lab grade, homework, quizzes, and extra credit an A is definitely possible!

Tests were challenging but with your lab grade, homework, quizzes, and extra credit an A is definitely possible!

Dr. Wagner's class was fun to attend, he kept you laughing and smiling. He has his own notebook that you can purchase for like 15$ that is basically word for word to his lecture notes, which i did and didn't help me because I found writing my own notes is much more beneficial. Tests were apporximately 18-26 questions, fairly tricky.

funny interesting professor. helpful in office hours. tests are kinda hard. but with lab and recitation an A is possible.

tries to keep class fun and interesting. notes more problem based than theory but asks about theory on tests so read book. An A is reachable, goves bonus opportunity. Go to class and do homework and read chapters. get help on things you don't get. good teacher for chem 1. Def get his book of notes, on sale in chem office at beginning of year.

I found his class so much easier after the professor I had last semester mainly due to the fact that Wagner actually teaches and the other teacher didn't. Wagner is a good teacher and really does well to explain the concepts. Very willing to help you and a really nice guy. Great curve which actually reduced my stress level by a lot. 85 was an A-

He is actually a good professor. He does expect a lot out of you so be sure to work hard. He is not as terrifying as everyone is making him out to be. As long as you study you will be fine. He is also really nice in office hours and loves to help his students. Like I said, just study the material and understand the concepts and you can get an A.

He sells a book of fill in the blank notes for the semester which were useful for paying attention to his lectures (weren't all that interesting). The midterms/final were difficult but nothing you couldn't prepare for. Overall a decent professor.

Great guy, fun to be in class. He gives out lecture notes at the beginning of the year that are a huge help. Highly recommend for chem 2.

Great professor, really fun to be in class. He's funny and cool, but definitely still teaches and explains everything very well. Awesome on grading, you can't slack off though. Buy the lecture notes he sells, they're very useful. I can't say enough good things about Dr Wagner, wish he taught all my classes.

He's an amazing professor! I absolutely hated chemistry in high school and Chem 1, but he actually makes the material for Chem 2 interesting and understandable. He's also very helpful and will clear up any problems you have if you go to his office hours. He's a very nice guy, and he cares about his students doing well. I highly recommend him!

He is great! The class itself is pretty difficult for someone who isn't really interested in chemistry, but he does his best to present the material clearly and helps anyone who needs it. Would definitely recommend him!

Dr. Wagner is awesome! Definitely recommended!! Although someone may think he is hard, but I think if you go to class everyday and pay attention to the example questions in his lecture notes I think you can get an A easily. and dr. wagner's class is very clear. recommended to premed students! And btw he is the best chem teach that I have seen ever!

Dr. Wagner is an amazing professor. He really cares about how well students do and he is super approachable. He makes chemistry interesting and fun. Classes aren't even boring like other chem classes. Definitely recommend taking him! It's a hard course but he makes it manageable!

He is a great professor, but physical chemistry is hard by the nature of the material. He is always available for help to works with his students. He relies on lecture notes as the main source of information and the text as a supplement as he says he is being payed to teach. You will learn a lot but be ready to work.

Dr. Wagner is actually the greatest professor I've ever had. He's incredibly approachable, helpful, and clear. He can be a bit of a harsh grader, but if you pay attention and really put an effort in, it's no trouble to get an A or B. He definitely makes Chemistry fun. I can honestly say his is the only class I haven't skipped at all this semester

Great guy. Incredibly enthusiastic about physical chemistry. Occasionally made mistakes with formulas in class. Graders were strict on assignments and exams.

Dr. Wagner is a great professor. His notes can sometimes be confusing during class and he makes some mathematical mistakes but overall a good guy. Make sure to go to all classes and have him clarify anything you are not sure of.

Very good guy and a good professor. You must attend class and pay attention to get the notes, but the tests are fair.

One of the best professors I've ever had. Covers all the material very in depth and makes sure his students understand the mechanisms behind the observed trends/behaviors. Quizzes are gimme points because the questions are almost exactly what you did in class the week before. Tests are difficult but by no means impossible. Lots of fun demos

Wagner is definitely not an easy A but this is an honors course so you shouldn't come in expecting that. He holds his students to a higher standard than most and the amount of work he assigns reflects that. Despite the harsh grading and the near impossible tests, he doesn't want you to fail and you most certainly wont.

Wagner's class is difficult, but he's very good at explaining complex concepts. Mention Pink Floyd to get on his good side.

If you have the chance to take a class with Dr. Wagner, you will not be disappointed. His lectures are phenomenal! Exams are challenging but fair and curved accordingly. The class as a whole is not an easy A by any means, but pay attention in lecture, do the homework, and you'll be fine.

Fairly difficult exams but they are curved accordingly. He is very passionate about the course material and it shows in his teaching. Very accessible outside of class and will always try to make sure that you understand the concepts if you ask. Definitely take if you want a very solid understanding of gen chem.

Dr. Wagner is a crazy good teacher, one of the best I've ever had. Available for office hours, allows kids to genuinely learn. Honors gen chem I is also what inspired me to drop my chem major. Get ready for time consuming labs, stressful tests, and difficult homework. Do NOT take this class if you didn't pass AP chem.

Dr. Wagner is legitimately my favorite human ever. His lectures are engaging, thoughtful, and I have learned more in one lecture with him then I did in a whole semesterregular gen chem I. However, this class does require you to PUT in the work. Dr. Wagner will work with you in order to help you succeed, but you must take the initiative.

Dr. Wagner is a really great professor! I've had him for CHEM 0710 and CHEM 0720. His lectures are engaging, and he presents the course material nicely with real-world examples and applications. I would recommend his classes if you have AP Chem credit, but are more hesitant to use it.

Dr. Wagner is wonderful. He is available outside of class and truly wants students to excel. However, this class dominates your schedule because lab reports are made from scratch and there is a lot of content on exams. We had quizzes every week which were pretty tough and the exams were also difficult. However, there is a curve at the very end.

Honors chem is no joke. Fast paced with harder content and more work. Lab reports are the worst part for me, but he has a generous curve. Great lecturer and passionate, but doing well in AP chem is a must for this class. You will have to put in a lot of work but it's worth it if you love chem. This may crush GPAs of pre meds though so be warned.

Eugene's honors chem is hard, but he's an excellent, engaging lecturer who cares A LOT about his students. He'll be there to help you through it; he knows his class is tough. That being said, listen to the warnings about 710 if you havent taken AP chem. It will make your life a lot harder, but you can get through it and it will be worth it!

Dr. Wagner is by far the best professor I've had at Pitt . He goes above and beyond to help his students and always makes time if you need extra help. Honors chem is extremely hard and having never taken AP Chem made it even worse. This class is a big time commitment due to lab reports. There is a very generous curve which helps your grade A TON.

I love Dr. Wagner as a professor. He is really caring and clearly loves what he is teaching. He is very accessible outside of class. But... lab sucks. So much work and very difficult. That being said I really enjoyed lecture and felt like I learned a lot.

he answer emails extremely fast and is super fun in class. There are hard weekly quizzes in recitation, usually averaging a 5/10 every week. There are 2 midterms and a final, which also only average around a 60%. He offers small assignments after each exam though to get back some points missed. Overall, hard class, but funny/ engaging teacher.

Wagner is very caring and makes lectures lighthearted. He is accessible outside class. Chemistry is not the easiest, but he explains things in simple terms and gives good lecture notes. 2 exams 1 final- no drops. EC points to add to exam score during class. Homework and quizzes every week- grade booster and spreads out studying.

Dr. Wagner has been one of my favorite professors that I have had so far at pitt. He is a super kind, funny and caring individual. Very available for extra help. Gives extra credit. He provides lots of practice, which is very very helpful in preparing for the exams (as long as you keep up with them as you go, you will be able to manage fine).

Considering some of the other professors, Wagner is a great choice for CHEM0110. He publishes fill-in-the-blank notes for each unit, and his lectures are generally easy to follow. Exams are hard, but that's just chemistry. If you put in the necessary effort by coming to lecture, reading the textbook, and studying in increments you will do well :)

Dr. Wagner is such a caring professor! Two exams a final, weekly homework, quiz every week. Quizzes are difficult but help prepare you for the exams. He genuinely cares about his students and is always willing to help, he held office hours after every lecture. Gave bonus.Chem is a tough class but you can definitely succeed if you put in the work!

I personally love Dr. Wagner as a person. He genuinely cares about his students. However, If you are not the best at chem it can be really challenging to get a good grade. I tried really hard and managed a C. That being said he is very accessible and tries his best to help you any way he can. The tests are challenging so you really have to prepare.

Honors chem 2 is a lot harder than HGC 1. But it is possible to do well if you put in the work and engage with the material. Do all of the practice and go to office hours. Labs are a lot easier than first sem. He kinda rushed the last few chapters, but because we spent a lot of time on earlier ones because we were confused. Teaches some ochem

Wags is awesome. I've never had a more caring prof. He truly wants all of us to do well in honors chem 2 and he will always make time to meet with us. The textbook is not very useful this semester so take good notes during lecture. Exams are hard but the class is curved appropriately. Actually try on the labs to have a grade booster. Overall 10/10

Dr. Wagner is such a fun person and makes his lectures really entertaining. Both the lecture and lab for honors is very difficult so be prepared to be doing a lot of work for this class. If you have no AP Chem knowledge be prepared to do a lot of catch up. His office hours are very entertaining and helpful, so make sure to go.

Dr. Wagner usually teaches honors chemistry, so normal chemistry with him was definitely challenging. However, he is a really friendly professor and gives good lectures.

Dr. Wagner was the best! He would always meet with me and a few classmates after each lecture to answer question/explain things if we needed it. He genuinely wants each of his students to do good. His lectures are very interesting and his notes kept us engaged in the class. He is also very funny! Take him if you can. He has 2 tests and a final.

Take Dr. Wagner. Best Chem professor at Pitt, and the best I've ever had. Real genuine guy, really cares about his students. Lectures are informative and enjoyable, and his assignments are spaced out so they don't really pile up on you. If you follow his PowerPoints and homework, you'll do well on the quizzes and exams. One of the gems of Pitt.

Always available for help. Clear lectures slides and material was well explained in class. Exams were challenging but he is a fair grader.

I hated general chemistry and was god awful at it, but Wagner was still my favorite prof Ive had at Pitt. Was in the poor mans office asking question more days than not but he was always more than willing to help. I could not retain what he was saying and still thought he was an amazing professor, so if you are half decent at chemistry you're set.

Dr. Wagner is a great professor. The tests are really hard though ( like really hard), but there is so many opportunities for office hours and extra help. The one downfall is definitely how much work the labs are. My partner and I probably spent over 3-4 hours on every lab. With pre-labs and writing workshops u feel like u are always doing chem

Dr. Wagner was my favorite teacher this semester. He was funny and kept us engaged the whole time. His material is difficult and labs are a lot of work for this class so be prepared to put in the effort.

Dr. Wagner was an amazing lecturer and this class will definitely push you so be ready for a challenge. Class is curved but don't rely on the curve. The lab is difficult and lab reports are very time-consuming. Go to office hours to understand concepts and use the organic chemistry tutor on youtube.

Dr. Wagner is amazing and I really enjoyed his lectures. I definitely learned a lot in his class and he was super accommodating and willing to curve grades/scores. His tests are really hard however and cover things the other Chem 1 profs don't even cover. Great teacher, but topics may be covered too quick, especially if you are new to chem.

The class is definitely hard but if you enjoy the subject you won't regret taking this class. Dr. Wagner is the best prof I have had and is really passionate about what he teaches. He really cares about the students as well. The class is scaled but the exams are really tough.

Lectures were very simple but did not reflect the quizes and tests at all. The homework was so awful to do since he didn't release the answer keys to them until after our quizzes (which were also much harder than they should be) and he also didn't give any review material which made the tests feel much harder. The Notes packet also sucked

Dr. Wagner was a great lecturer: one of the most engaging chem lecturers I have ever had. However, sometimes his lectures oversimplified concepts for the exams, which were hard. They are way harder than the other classes exams for sure, however he does make up for it with the curve at the end. Take him if you can put in time into the class to study

Wagner's class was very challenging and as someone with a really weak chem background, I had to work/study 10-20 hours a week outside of class to do well. I'm glad I took the class because I feel like I learned a lot and developed a lot of good study habits, but I was very stressed all semester. I recommend going to office hours, they helped a lot

Eugene is a great teacher. His lectures were kinda boring but prepared you well for the test if you can take good notes. His test were a large part of your grade and were a reasonable difficulty. He really cares that his students improve and curves the grades at the end of the semester which helps a lot.

Very nice man. He is always willing to answer questions over email. Tests are pretty hard (harder than most other professors), but he is a good lecturer. He doesn't give a lot of practice problems so you are pretty blind going into exams. You will definitely learn a lot tho.

Dr. Wagner is a great professor! He is always willing to help his students succeed and his office hours are very helpful. However, his tests are extremely difficult and very confusing at times. Also, he curves your grade. If you have a strong background in chemistry, you probably will do well in his class.

Honors chem experience might have been different (harder) than regular chem but an overall amazing professor.

Dr. Wagner is a great person, very accessible and accommodating if you need to make up work. However, his lectures are very disorganized and all over the place, so missing lectures is difficult. His tests are pretty difficult because you're not prepared for the types of questions. Don't take if you want to save your GPA, it is very lab heavy

Lowkey over rated. Lectures were pretty good but notes and projected notes were really messy and hard to follow. Recitation time is used for quizzes not for bettering understanding. Barely got the A.

My favorite professor at Pitt by far. Very accessible and caring in and out of class. Exams and quizzes are tough but the class is on a curve so doing well is possible. Lab reports are the only things I would complain about because they take a long time and can be difficult to understand. Overall a great experience.

Wagner is a nice person and I learned a lot from his very engaging and often funny lectures. However, the class was extremely stressful and very difficult. There's a lot of homework (in the form of lab reports typically) and the exams and quizzes are super difficult to do well on. I wouldn't recommend this class if you have a poor chem background.

Do not take this class if you do not have a strong background in chem. Dr. Wagner definitely cares about his students, but the notes can be pretty disorganized and we were expected to have a lot of background knowledge in taking the class. The actual labs weren't too bad but the lab reports were extremely difficult and often graded harshly.

Dr Wagner is a great professor and is very good at helping you if you don't understand. This class requires a lot of effort and work especially with the labs, but if you enjoy chemistry, you should take this class. Do not take this class expecting it to be an easy honors course because it's not.

I loved this man!! So nice to look at during lecture. Oh yeah and he's also a very good professor. Very easy to access outside of class and teaches in a very understandable way. Exams are hard but if you like chem take this class! There is a lot of homework (like hours worth of work) in the form of lab reports so be prepared. Coolest car on campus!

Really fun professor, and very easy to talk to. He's really helpful and accessible outside of class. Do not take if you don't really enjoy chemistry, or you will not like this class. Not because of Wagner, but because of how much time the class takes outside of class. The exams are difficult, and count for 60% of the grade.

I took honors gen chem with Dr. Wagner my freshman year and it was rough. He is a great professor and very caring and engaging but the tests ARE VERY HARD. And you have to write 5-6 page lab reports for honors lab. If you like chemistry take him, if you are premed and just want to learn and get a good grade do not take him.

Professor Wagner is super helpful and easy to talk to, but the class is very demanding. Lots of lab reports and challenging exams. Definitely not for the faint of heart - unstuckstudy ai helped me get through the tough parts.

Great person, loves his job. Class is demanding, I'm talking 6-10 hour lab reports each week with a pre lab then right after. Exams are insanely difficult. There is a slight curve though but still if you don't like Chem, or aren't premed I wouldn't take this course. 48%ish of ur grade are exams. Also quizzes in recitation every week! Uta were great

Since it is an honors course, it is definitely more difficult than a gen chem course. But, if you are a chem major or pre-med, taking Dr. Wagner is definitely worth it. Your grade is test heavy and you will spend a lot of time doing lab reports, but your effort pays off in the end. Connect with him as well, he is a great person!

This will very super hard if you don't have any chem background (IB, AP, etc.). The lab work is very heavy (5-6 pages a week) and grading for them can be slow. Wagner is cares about his students and chem (plus he nice to look at). You will learn a lot of extra (cool) material, but if you don't care about that and just want the grade take gen chem.

Hard Class but very informative

Dr. Wagner & the TA were amazing! The 6-week lab over the summer was definitely demanding but Wagner made the lab experience enjoyable. If you need anything, talk to him or the TA; they won't bite. With only 4 students, he encouraged us to submit reports in pairs. Flexible on report deadlines due to the shorter time frame. Highly recommend!

Great professor with great lectures! Professor Wagner is extremely caring and accessible and is just all around a great guy. He was willing to meet with a lot of us one-on-one for help with the material. He is a fair grader and offers perfects on homework as a grade boost. However honors chem is more difficult than non-honors so keep that in mind.

I came into this class with a strong chemistry background (AP Chem, high school ochem). Quizzes and tests are difficult and lab reports are often lengthy. Wagner is an excellent teacher who is easily accessible via office hours or email. Would recommend this class if you're willing to work, honors is a lot harder than regular genchem.