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“The worst professor I have ever had”
CHM144 - 2.0 rating“You would think that would be a hint to the professor at how awful of a job they're doing”
144 - 2.0 ratingClass Info
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Reviews (85)
One of the best chemistry professors I've had. His tests are similar to the quizzes, and he tells you what he expects you to know for exams. His lectures are easy to follow and it is easy to awake during them. All around great guy, chili pepper for the beard.
Trivedi is the man. Take his class. You won't be disappointed.
The worst professor I have ever had. He goes through problem after problem and does not clearing explain things. The problems he does in class are relatively easy to follow but then the tests are way to difficult. I liked chemistry before and now I hate it. DO NOT TAKE.
The class average on our second exam was a 47! You would think that would be a hint to the professor at how awful of a job they're doing. Word of advice, do NOT take this class with him. He may know his chemistry but can NOT teach for the life of him.
Don't waste your time going to class, writing emails to him, or asking questions in class. He's one of the worst teachers. Wish I could get my money back. I have nothing good to say about his teaching skills. I was into chem, that has changed.
Excellent Prof. If you go to class and take good notes you will do fine. I also suggest reading the book as much as possible for this class it helps a a lot. He has made me much more interested in chemistry. For the test you NEED to study over notes and homework problems, they are not the easiest but if you study you will do fine.
Teacher was okay but not the best but okay and you have to do allot of studying on your own. His notes are fine but to much to write and not a good hand writing and you always have to follow along while he's writing. GOOD LUCK talking it with him.
Hands down, worst teacher ever. DO NOT TAKE!!! A lot of people in class can't stand him. You have been warned. If it wasn't for the book I wouldn't have passed.
Oh EVAN! Can NOT teach to save his life. Flys through material faster than a cheetah after its prey and fails to explain any of it. Gets impatient with students if they do speak up and ask questions. Case and point: Save yourself the trouble and take this course with another teacher.
Okay everyone, Its his first semester here at OU. yes hes a little fast but he used to teach organic chem at uofm so sue him? hes a nice man and is willing to help. im not doing well either but i think the comments are a bit exaggerated. would take him again.
Don't know why i bothered taking chemistry with him. He did not help in expanding my knowledge of chemistry at all, in fact, after taking chemistry with him i was more confused than before. His lectures were so fast paced and his patience wore thin if you asked him to slow down or explain anything. DONT TAKE CHEM WITH HIM!
Trivedi is good. If you go to class and his office hours, and read the book, you will do well. Chemistry is hard but he makes it seem okay.
One of the most egotistical professors I've ever had. Biggest mistake taking this so called "professor" and it doesn't matter if he was a organic professor at uofm, if you aren't a good professor just don't bother to teach. Take with any other professor besides him. Makes it seem like he hates being there. Lazy, late to class, and complains.
I honestly did pretty bad in this class but I liked this professor. He's funny and his lectures are fine though it is easy to get lost and miss part of the lecture trying to keep up with his notes. Hardest thing are the tests. Most questions are multi-step calculations and you just run out of time. Also did a huge .5 curve I went from 2.5 to a 3.0
I really liked the fact that he took the time to write out the notes so he could teach along with it. His tests are not too bad but you have to study for them for sure. He makes homework only a small percentage of your grade so you don't have to worry about it. Pretty cool guy the subject is the difficult part.
Horrible teacher. All around not a good professor. Had to take with another teacher and I am actually understanding chemistry. He just writes on the bored and thinks it's teaching, the book was more helpful He needs to put work in, just like the students. I wish I knew this before taking him. There are better teachers out there, who actually care.
Great professor. Writes down noted with the students and answers all and any questions. Very approachable and only wants to see you succeed. Very funny also.
He doesn't keep attendance and there are no pop quizzes. So, students can skip class, if they so desire. Grading and structure of the course is clearly laid out in the syllabus. I don't really like the fact that the final is worth nearly a third of your grade. He writes everything on the chalk board, which I really like. Projectors strain my eyes.
His class was somewhat enjoyable, but difficult. If he ever finds himself out of work as a professor, he would make a fine window washer.
He is a really cool professor and is always there when you need him. He gives partial credit on exams and quizzes if you make a really stupid mistake. The final exam though is the standardized one and is worth a lot of your grade.
Extremely accessible. Goes very fast but explains things well. Will stop for clarification. Hilarious, passionate about what he teaches, and very real as a person. In 3000s level classes he will stop to explain to students what cis/trans is if they do not understand. If you try, and go to his office, you will do well. Chem Major 3.9 GPA. He's A++
He's a great instructor. The tests are challenging, but he prepares you well for them. It's a tough class overall but he makes it manageable.
He rushes lectures that contain complex ideas and makes it hard to keep up. I used online sources to teach lessons that he failed to explain clearly. His tests are challenging and multiple choice, so no partial credit is given. If you want to success with this professor, get ready to work for your grade.
Great professor, goes fast but very thorough
He's an ok professor. He mostly just copies the textbook and then writes it on the board. No homework, just lots of reading and teaching yourself. He's also a funny and chill guy. I recommend him because his tests are easy and he actually helps if you need it. Also, don't buy the modeling kit. Overall, hard subject, just work hard and you can do it
prof trivedi was the coolest/chill prof I've had. only thing is he doesn't really teach you stuff you kinda just look at the chalkboard and he writes down examples in the textbook. spent so much time outside of class preparing and studying but still ended with a B. doesn't curve things (barely) final exam ACS was curved, final grade not curved
Do what youre supposed to do and youll pass.
Trivedi was super chill and nice, very willing to answer questions during his office hours. He writes on the chalkboard and sometimes it's hard to keep up but the best advice is to practice for multiple days in advance! All quiz and test questions are like practice problems you complete. Beware of quiz scores, they effect your grade!
Trivedi is amazing and super funny. My favorite professor at OU! Only orgo professor that gives multiple choice exams instead of the free response. If you study his notes and do the hw problems you will get an A.
He is the reason why I switched my major to chemistry! Highly recommend.
Trivedi is an Inorganic Chemist, not Organic, and only teaches this class because he has to. He makes that clear and never wants to be there/teach. His notes are so unclear, useless, and all over the place. His exams are not that bad, but that is only because I teach myself through the book and I have a great SI instructor that is a better teacher.
He is a cool guy and the class structure is pretty relaxed. His exams are all multiple choice. He lectures straight from the book by writing it all on chalkboard. I ended up just teaching myself from the book, I didn't really learn much from him. The lectures are somewhat hard to keep up with, so just utilizing the book and SI materials is best.
Before taking Trivedi's class, I was diene under the molecular weight of memorizing the plethora of chemical reactions. The sticks and dots on the paper meant nothing to me. It was a foreign language until Trivedi entered the classroom with his squeegee and sponge in hand. He opened my eyes to the language of organic chemistry. I am forever changed
Hilarious professor, he is so chill and really nice. Will apply chemistry to real world and that makes it interesting. This is a very tough class in general and if you can go to SI then go. lectures on chalk board and goes very fast. Answers any question well.
Professor Trivedi is hands down my favorite chem professor that I've had. His wit every lecture made this class super enjoyable. Organic chem is tough in general so I would suggest going to SI or the Tutoring Center to solidify the concepts. Trivedi's exams aren't too hard, and as long as you have the concepts mastered, you'll do find in his class.
Prof. Trivedi was totally unwilling to accommodate during this pandemic and the difficulty that comes with taking organic chemistry online. Every person I know in the class is struggling. The test averages are in the 50% range. He is unwilling to answer questions about grades because you get what you get. Only graded by 4 exams. Terrible!
I am pre-med, but I can 100% tell you that you will need to put in all you have in this course - no matter who the professor is. Prof T has made ochem fun and tolerable. As long as you put in the work that this course deserves, you will do well. He does drop 1 exam and curves based on overall class performance! Thanks Prof T for making orgo fun!
This class is hard but if take good notes, get the ACS practice book and spend A LOT of time studying then it will end well for you! Quizzes and tests are multiple-choice. The professor is very funny and I would take him again, the most important this is STUDY HARD!
His tests are honestly ridiculous I spent so much time rewatching lectures and rereading chapters in the book which gave me a false sense of confidence because when it came time for the exams the questions were exponentially more difficult than anything gone over in class. Class avg 53%. Pathetic. Tells you wrong info and doesn't care to correct it
Well I don't need to say much other than your grade is all tests and the class average was in the 50%'s range. Those that did will either are retaking the class or came in with previous knowledge of some sort.
The class is HARD. I did not do well, but I am not going to take it out on the professor. I think that many of us would have done better if the class was in person, and he graded something else besides 4 exams. He is always willing to answer questions outside of class though! Try your best to study hard for the class. Good luck! :)
Trivedi made an already extremely difficult class much harder with his inability to accommodate to the difficulty of taking a class online. His lectures were very hard to follow and reading the book was the only way I could effectively learn the material. His exams were impossible and unrelated to the lectures and he was rude to students at times.
He should definitely be more helpful with teaching organic especially during these times. I would do the book problems and I had issues with the exams. And as for the curve, with or without, I did not notice much of a difference. He curved based on the highest grade which was a problem since a majority of students ended up not performing great.
I mean if a majority of your students are getting bad grades you would think you would want to help out. For Trivedi that's not the case. Be prepared to get rude responses to your questions and be prepared to get an F at one point on the exams. Don't feel bad. In his class a lot of people did. Be prepared for the worst!
I would give Trivedi 0 stars if I could. Absolutely the worst professor I have had in my entire college career, and I'm certain that most people who took Orgo with him would agree. He was unwilling to help out students who were struggling in class, made it very difficult, and was often passive-aggressive towards them. Do not recommend at all.
This class could have gone better. Students struggled and rude responses were given to those who asked questions. Exams were too difficult and when he would give very few points back, that barely made a difference , he said we should be thankful. This course could have DEFINITELY been made easier for students especially during these times
Awful teacher, does not care should look for other professors.
His class was asynchronous -- unless you're a budding genius, don't take orgo asynchronous. I'm usually an A student and I got a B-. He was not helpful during office hours and he didn't go over mechanisms, which screwed me over for orgo 2.
People don't expect the amount of work that goes into comprehending/applying orgo. I enjoy Trivedi's lectures he does a good job of conveying concepts. Orgo IS difficult no matter the prof, no one is going to make it easier for you. Watch lectures, take good notes, spend A LOT of time on practice probs & you will pass. Wish exams had partial cred
Good informative lectures and is available for feedback/zoom appointments. You have to work hard in this class. Exams are multiple choice, only thing I disagree with because I think organic chemistry is more applied and would probably score higher if partial credit was offered. Funny guy.
I truly believes that this man enjoys students failing. His tests are difficult and are nothing like his lectures and homework. He doesnt show mechanisms and cant even draw properly . Hes smart but does not know how to teach. Unless ur a savant or have an ego dont take his class. If you have no other options use the internet and book to help you.
Organic chemistry is a very difficult class. You have to study a lot! He does want students to pass if you try. I talked with him a lot outside of class and he guided me on how to pass the glass with a decent grade after I failed the first 2 exams. Overall I think his teaching is good but the class in general is very hard. STUDY STUDY STUDY!
Holy moly this man is too smart for his own good. Too smart to be teaching general chemistry. This class is considered new and difficult material to his students but for him its basic information and FLIES through the lecture. Ive given up on trying to learn the material in class and am teaching myself. Great guy and super funny tho! HW not graded.
The worst professor to teach chemistry. RUN AWAY and don not bother hurting your GPA.
Trivedi is by far the worst professor I have ever had. He has chalkboard lectures, and he goes way too fast to digest the info. He would rather sleep than teach. He does whatever he wants because he's the head of the dept. He missed class 8 times during the semester and responded to only half of my emails.
He is the BEST. Took Orgo2 summer with him and luckiest choice made. Curved EVERY quiz and exam. Very caring and generous. Very underrated, don't listen to the lies said about him my A proved this. Tells u what to focus on for exams. Too humble that people avoid and take others who barely added few points back. The most fair one!
It's funny when professors think we can't tell when they write reviews about themselves. He literally mentioned that he constantly checks this site and mocks complaints about him. He's not even qualified to teach Orgo because his education is in inorganic. Horrible person, terrible lecturer, cannot explain anything properly. Would never recommend.
Cancels classes often
This guy is a joke. Oaklands needs to do better. Am not surprised if the claims about him faking his positive reviews are real.
I've only seen this man like six times all semester.
Probably the worst science professor I've ever had. Would just scribble all over the board without explaining or teaching anything. I would be so lost after every lecture even when the concepts were pretty simple. Expect you to be familiar with the material before the lecture. I taught myself everything using the online textbook.
Avoid at all costs. He literally only shows up to class 50% of the time if you're lucky. No call no showed us once so students were forced to sit in class waiting but he never came. I have never been more appalled with a professors lack of respect for others time. Only good thing is all tests are multiple choice. NO curving. I'd take anyone else
He's alright, has some interesting stories. You have to read the textbook and learn by yourself because his lectures don't go in detail. This probably could have been avoided if he attended every class, but he didn't. No curve, but an A was a 90% with multiple choice quizzes/exams. He drops your lowest quiz.
Doesn't show up to class often and when he does he is late and then ends class early. Didnt learn much from his lectures. Had to teach myself using the book
His lectures are nothing like his quizzes or exams. He shows up late to class and lets class out early every day. He does not respect his student's time. Don't even bother going to class, you'll be better off learning the book on your own. SI was helpful, so go to that. There was a big curve, that was the only positive of this class.
The prof consistently ends class 30 minutes early and takes a 15-20 minute break during lectures too. Sometimes he was 20 minutes late, even on exam days! His stories are interesting but they take time away from lecture. Read the book to learn the content and do practice questions. SI sessions were incredibly helpful and I highly recommend them.
Does not grade or assign homework, does not print out answer sheets for tests, doesn't upload any online material, doesn't show up on time for ANY classes or even exams. Changes quiz dates without any emails or reminder, and simply put doesn't put any effort in.
He seems like a good guy and a good teacher. Just feel like he doesn't care always late and let's class out early and spends a lot of time talking about stuff outside of class. Doesn't care whether students are in class or do homework not part of grade. I just feel like we paid for him to take this seriously and really care and put effort into this
worst professor to exist. he does not care about students. he scribbles on the chalkboard without any explanation and yells at students for asking for help. you have to print your own scan trons and he emails the day of to print them yourselves. he leaves the room for a while. if you are not evan trivedi himself good luck.
Don't make him grumpy or you'll get the stumpy
Genuinely the worst professor I've had this guy doesn't teach anything he just writes material on the board with no explanation, is never on time to class, gives no resources or help, gives quizzes on material we didn't learn, unreadable handwriting on a chalkboard across the room, thinks all of the complicated material is common knowledge to us.
If you want to have a decent GPA I would not recommend him as a professor, I have a C+ and that's one of the higher grades in the class and we currently have 30-40 people failing in a class of 110 students
If you are debating whether or not it's worth it to try to push through this class it's not. IMO he is head chair he is done climbing ladders hes at the top he doesnt need to go the extra mile with anything. None of the questions from the quizzes are even similar to whats on the exams. This is a test/quiz ONLY class.
Lectures contain him going over examples without finishing them all the way. Homeowork questions are a waste of time because none of the info is being tested on. He expects you to use your resources = schools tutor system. There is very rarely a heads up of anything, he is very last minute/late to everything. Im not just talking 10 minutes late.
DO NOT take this professor. 1. there were only quizzes and exams and no extra credit/curves. 2. his lecture notes were TERRIBLE. 3. gave no study guide and told us as long as we went over lecture notes and the book problems we would pass. I would read the book and do almost all the book problems and the exam had completely different que
If this is your first time taking college-level courses, avoid Trivedi. To succeed in this class, you must be a good self-learner and be willing to put in the extra effort to understand everything on your own. He's savvy in his area, so take advantage of that and ask questions. Always review quizzes with him as he gives half credit in some cases
Professor Trivedi is great! You are going to have to read to do well, which he explains week 1. Trivedi curves all tests to the highest grade, which is why some people say there wasn't a curve (someone got a 100 without a curve). As long as you read, pay attention, and do practice problems, you should be fine.
please read this carefully, This is the WORST professor you can take. He can NOT teach if his life depended on it, he LOST one of my quizzes and when I approached him he said he would fix it (HE DIDN'T) and when I emailed him he never answered, I got a 69.92.... that one quiz wouldve gotten me a completely different grade but my professor was lazy.
DO NOT take him. His lectures are never on quizzes/exams. He yelled at a guy for wanting a study guide (most of class failed exams). AND he told us if we have complaints about him, we'd go to the head of the dept (him). He'd brush you off and then you'd need to go to the dean. "It makes me look bad, but I'm friends with the dean so it's alright."
He isn't the best professor in the chemistry department. Get ready to teach yourself most of the subjects. His quizes and exams are hard but he does curve them which does help out. He barely responds to emails.
He's got a new injury everyday lectures for 5 minutes and the rest of the time it is abt his personal issues. Doesn't bother replying to emails. Doesn't have office hours. Makes fun of his students. Tests r hard barely curves. Quizzes are nothing alike his lectures. Run away can't teach even if his life depended on it.
He always talks about giving out big curves on exams, which gives you hope but when grades are finally posted, the curve is barely noticeable. It's frustrating because you expect a boost, especially after tough exams, but the actual curve is minimal. If you're going to hype up a curve, follow through. Otherwise, it's just false reassurance.
Really struggled to do well in this class. The study material given often did not pertain to tests. No office hours. Would always want to leave class early and complain about the time. You might as well teach yourself in this class. He does not respond to emails and overall just doesn't seem like he wants to be there tbh
Dr. Trivedi is a great professor. The quizzes are directly related to what he taught in lectures, and the exams are very similar to the quizzes. He is also happy to answer any question you might have! Just don't be afraid to talk to him after class or in office hours.
Didn't show up for like 40% of the semester and was late for the first half of it. No online notes and veers off topic quiet often. Offered extra credit and never put it in the grade book (claimed to do so). 6 quizzes, 3 exams, ACS Final, lowest quiz and exam gets dropped. Doesn't answer emails very often. Doesn't always post practice problems.
Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
12%
Textbook Required
43%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
B
Grade Distribution
Common Tags
Rating Trend
Declining
-1.68 avg changeRatings by Course
CHM3620
4.0
(1)CHM2340
3.4
(23)CHM362
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(6)CHM144
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(8)CHM147
3.0
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144
5.0
CHM1440
4.7
CHEM147
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CHEM144
4.4
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