quite helpful, never has that rude abnoxious attitude some chem professors get when they think they 'know everything'. Will answer your stupid questions without making you sound stupid. That is gold in a class where a C is 55% with averages in the 30's

Galen is an incredible chem teacher. After having taken three years of chem, I took Galen to review.I wish I had had him all three years, chem would have been so much more understandable and enjoyable.

The best teacher in the chem department. He makes chemistry (a subject I find dull) interesting, funny and enjoyable. He has a clear understanding of the subject and relates it well to the students. TAKE HIS CLASS!

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He is sooo great and fun, O chem with him is the best!!

great

Made chemistry class fun. Very funny person. Take his class even if you dont need chem.

Galen, come in , dont you want to eat chalk too? great professor, answers all my questions in lab! very helpful

Galen (that's his first name) is awesome! He's not an easy teacher, but he will spend as much time with you as you need. His class is like a comedy show, even at 7:30 in the morning!

I had Galen for 4 semesters and believe him to be one of the best professors on the planet. His class was generally interesting and he is very smart and funny. If you have to take chem you should take it from him.

He is one of my favorite teachers ever. He is so helpful and will answer any question you ask. O-chem was interesting with him teaching. Also, he doesnt mind and even understands if you dose off in class.

Galen is one of my favorite teachers ever. He is very funny and a caring person. He is helpful if you go to his office hour, or ask a question on a test. His lectures can be difficult sometimes, because he will tend to go off on tangents (stories) and take awhile to get back to his point.

Fabulous instructor. Never met a chemist with such a personality. Makes even O-Chem sort of fun. Lively and incredibly helpful, answers any question and never makes you feel stupid. Tests are really hard, but not impossible - even I passed. Take his class!

I love this dude! he will take any amount of ribbing from us!

LOVE HIM, LOVE HIM, LOVE HIM! He is a great teacher if science isn't really your thing, if it is it's even better! He's so nice, tells funny stories, always willing to help, doesn't judge, etc., etc. Kinda cute too in a dorky kinda nerdy way ;)

my FAV. instructor in chem department. he makes O CHEM enjoyable. his lectures never get boring. he's approachable for help at any time. he really has his style of teaching. overall he is AWESOME!!! u just can't help but love him!

this guy ROCKS!!!!! coolest teacher ever!highly recommend! take his class whether you need it or not.

GALEN is AWESOME!!! The only person in the world who could have made o.chem bearable!

Best teacher I have ever had. He's the man that made me change my major to chemistry. Great sense of humor and had a never-boring lecture style. Despite a 7:30 lecture, I always looked forward to class. Very clear explanations. And he turned out to be a great friend outside of class :) Just don't catch him in his running shorts!

Danger: Taking Galen early on will spoil you on all other chemistry teachers you will have. I have never met a person, let alone a professor, with such a wonderful personality as him. Lectures are *FUN*, yes thats correct, he makes chemistry fun. He knows his stuff and after taking him, you will too. Jump at the opportunity to take, for god's sake.

Awesome teacher, funny, goofy and very comprehensible. Exams were exactly what was covered in class.

Galen is an amazing person and is very enthusiastic about the subject. He focuses on material that will help you in your future Chem classes, as well as career choices.

Galen is too rad, always helpful, funny, very intelligent, with the best stories.

Excellent teacher...hard to believe he teaches a science class. He has a funny and hyper attitude towards this stuff, which breaks away form the monotoned teachers you usually find. He does usually break off on stories of his past jobs/expereinces, but they mostly relate to what is being taught and usually helps keep you awake for what could put you to sleep fast! TAKE HIM BEFORE HE RETIRES!!! You'll never get a chance to have a teacher like him ever again. Thanks for your help Galen!

Galen was so great. I thought I was going to die taking a 7:30 AM Summer Chem class, but Galen made it so much fun! The lectures were interesting and he constantly made the class laugh! He's the best!

a 7.30 am chem class was not my idea of fun, but galen makes class enjoyable, fun, and something to look forward to. he has such a passion for his subject, is funny, energetic, and does the coolest experiments ever -- even though it's lecture. he tells awesome stories. ask him to do something with liquid nitrogen! my favorite teacher ever.

Galen just rocks. Awesome teacher and knows his stuff on hand and very helpful. He is the best chemistry teacher you can ever have.

off beat sense of humor, incredible teacher, shocked my brain into staying awake and falling in love with chem. take his class, it will be wirth the effort

AWESOME Awesome teacher. I passed Chem because he was so approachable and easy to talk to, knows his stuff, and teaches it very well. Best Teacher EVER

one of the best teachers srjc has. very enthusiastic-wants you to succeed

Awesome teacher. Came to this early class asleep exhausted from my week and gaylen would wake us up and keep us laughing. He's dedicated to dispelling chem fear and anxiety. Class is a great basis for those who haven't had chem or need some extra help--you'll really get it.

Great teacher, very funny. The best SRJC has

The best professor at the JC. His love for chemistry really shows through in his teaching. He will make you want to go to class and will actually make chemistry fun!

Great teacher... if you have taken chem before. Make sure that you read everything that he is going to cover during lecture. The labs are EASY and his class really prepares you for chem 1A.

Very funny, knows his stuff. Did some exciting demos in class w/ Na, K in H2O, & liq. N in a plastic bottle. Clearly emphasized safety w/ acids & bases in lab. Effective lecturer. Reasonable about due dates, fair about partial credit. Textbook use low since he teaches topics in an unusual sequence, but it made sense. No HW required.

The best Chemistry teacher ever.

Galen is by far my favorite professor. He is goofy but informative, engaging and committed to chemistry and he wants you to excel(though he jokes otherwise). I look forward to his lectures because I know he's gonna crack me up and that I'll actually learn the material. I wish I could take him for the rest of my chem classes!

One of the greatest teachers SRJC has to offer. He's funny but also teaches the material in a way that keeps you interested as well as you learning it. Tests are almost identical (for the most part) to his practice tests--that's not to say that they are easy, infact they're fairly difficult. Labs are free points for the most part though and no hw.

Great Class. Fairly difficult subject manner...but he did an incredible job of doing what a lot of Chem teachers have a hard time doing...KEEPING YOU AWAKE. Sure He's a little nutty sometimes, but a really great teacher. He tries to tie lecture to real life relavences. I really enjoyed my time in his class. Made me passoniate about Chemistry!

Such an amazing teacher!! Love coming to this class....even at 7:30 am!! So helpful...totally recommend him!

I did NOT like Galen's teaching style at first - follows the syllabus loosely and almost blows off the book. By mid-semester, I got over myself and learned to love his crazy antics, sound effects, and corny sense of chemistry humor. As a result, my grades went UP! Exams are a bit tricky, but they're fair once you get into the concepts of o-chem.

Yes, he's all he's cracked up to be. As all the earlier reviews have said he's funny, goofy, and yet he teaches you chemistry. If you're wondering why the easiness level on him is so high, it's because the chemistry dept. at the JC is really hard. He's easily the best chem teacher at the school (one of the best overall teachers i've ever had).

Galen is such an awesome teacher. He is really knowledgeable and interested in his own subject. He is the head of the Chemistry department and he is very good at preparing his Chem 42 students for higher level Chemistry. I am VERY glad I took his course. He is helpful and will answer almost ANY question you ask. Very smart, and very fun.

Ok, Chem 1A is a tough class no matter who you take it with (coming from someone who had a 3.9 cum.GPA in high school), but if you have to take it you'd better take it with this guy. I took Chem 42 from him and it was so easy, this class takes much more effort. He is EXTREMELY clear in lecture and during his office hours. Yes, he's WAY goofy.

He is an awesome instructor. He really keeps you interested. He is very high energy, but one of the best instructors I have had so far. This was my frist chem class, and he made it very enjoyable.

If Robin Williams taught chemistry. That's Galen George. He is easily the best teacher I have ever taken any class from, ever. He's really bright, he'll answer any and all questions you have no matter how stupid they are, and is just an all around likable guy. If you're scared of taking chemisty, this is the best person to take it from. A+ teacher.

Gaylin is absolutely awesome, no two ways about it. hilarious sense of humor with a mischievous streak that is only appropriate for a chem teacher. his lectures are very clear, and he is extremely helpful both in and out of class. he takes a subject that can be daunting and makes it interesting and fun, best teacher i've had in college, bar none.

By far the best teacher I had in my 4 semesters at the JC. The most-student friendly class I took. It's not easy, but anyone who makes Chem 1A easy isn't worth taking. DON'T TAKE ANY OF THE OTHER CHEM TEACHERS IF YOU CAN HELP IT. This guy rules.

Yet again I say Galen George is probably the best chemistry teacher you will ever have. But taking Chem 12A, I find he's a little sloppy. He teaches well but not completely and it's really up to the students in this perticular course. For Chem 42 and 1A he's THE BEST, but for 12A I don't know. Read the book, rewrite notes, STAY ON TOP!

You are probably on here looking for either a good teacher or an easy teacher, or just looking for which teachers to avoid. Well if Galen is one of your options then you can end your search. Just take him and stop looking around. That's like looking for a "better" girlfriend when you're already married to Jessica Alba.

I thought Galen was an amazing teacher. He's hilarious, high energy, extremely helpful, and completely passionate about his classes. I don't know what more you could ask out of a teacher

I certainly hope Galen does not read these, because I don't want his head getting too big!! Hehe. It really is big though - he knows his stuff - and your head will be big and full of knowledge after this class as well! I certainly learned Chemistry well from Galen :) You can enjoy this class without missing out on the educational aspect.

best teacher I ever had in any class!!! He is so fun and really understanding and helpful, you will leave wishing he was your friend forever!

I have had Galen for three courses now and finally finished the O chem sequence with him. I have to say that he is by far the best professor that I have had. He is clear in lecture and extremely helpful in his office hours. He is tough though so stay on top of your game! Take him for any chemistry course.

Amazing chemistry professor and all around great guy. He's clear and knowledgeable. Helpful, approachable and hilarious. Lectures at 8AM or 9AM are great because he's like a cup of coffee for your brain. Makes material fun even when it's hard. Had him for Ochem series and he made a lifelong impression on me.

Galen is one of the best professors I've had. His help extends beyond the field of chemistry as well! He has helped me with recomendations and has offered transfer advise. Galen is extremely clear in his lectures, and even more helpful during office hours (pretty much anytime you catch him walking around.) You will get a good grade if you try hard.

I had "G" for lab and a different teacher for lecture. I honestly think that G is the reason I did so well in the class as a whole. He was a respite from the white-knuckled stress of lecture. That is not to say that you could slide on lab exercises, just that difficult information could be imparted with a measure of humor. Thanks G

Galen is the best professor I had at the SRJC. He is brilliant, extremely helpful and clear. Of course, this class is very hard and you will need to study every day to learn Organic Chemistry.Take him!!!

Easily one of the best teachers at the school-if not the best. Not sure of what else to say...

One of the best teachers I've ever had. The class requires a lot of time and effort, but Galen is always there to help. His lectures are engaging and fun, and he's super approachable. All around Galen is not just a good teacher, but a very good guy. He cares for his students, and he has a passion for teaching. Go Chem masta G!!!

GALEN is the BEST organic chemistry instructor...because of him, I found my passion in ORGANIC chemistry:) and because of him, I am now in a PhD program in ORGANIC CHEMISTRY. just take this class whether you need it or not, he is a WONDERFUL INSTRUCTOR, WONDERFUL MENTOR. He is just amazing!!! :)

Best teacher ever! Explains so that everyone can understand and in ways that stick. After having Galen, it's hard to take anyone else for Chemistry. He is absolutely the best.

Galen is the best instructor I have ever had. He makes class fun because he is goofy and hilarious, and lab time is even more fun! He is chill but his tests for OChem are hard! He sparked my interest in chemistry. He is an amazing instructor and I would recommend him to anyone!

BEST TEACHER EVER. Seriously you have to take this guy if you get the chance. SO helpful and clearly passionate about his subject. His exams are hard, but he teaches you the material and gives you the tools you need to succeed. Galen is so inspirational, and really makes you want to do well in his class. AMAZING.

I've never written a review on here before. Galen changed the way I think about the world. He is the best teacher I've ever had. Before starting out the year with him, I was scared of organic chemistry. Now (2 years later) I am excited when ochem reappears in my courses. This class is really hard, really interesting, and really rewarding. Take it!

Best teacher ever. Put in the effort and you will do fine. It is a hard class, but Galen will guide you if you are having trouble. Just don't slack off or think that going to lecture will cut it. It won't (unless you are a genius). Do as many practice problems you can.

Wow. Extraordinary teacher. Hard class. Galen wants his students to do well. He gives you the tools but you have to take them to the next level. He will guide you in the right direction, if you put in the effort. Success comes with hard work. Never had such a fun and enjoyable class and learned so much, ever. Take him if you can.

Really hard class but Galen is the freaking man. Take the best teacher/professor you've ever had. Make him/her 100x cooler, funnier, more inspirational, more helpful, nicer, and better at teaching. That's Galen on a bad day. Boom.

No other teacher compares. Take Galen. Do whatever you can to take him. You will learn a lot and have fun doing it. Great class. Great teacher. Hard class. But worth it.

Galen is the best chemistry teacher I have ever had. He makes chemistry interesting and fun, and I'm not being sarcastic. Galen on the other hand is very sarcastic, and I think funny. His tests are brutal, as all chem tests should be, and his class is totally worth it.

Galen makes a horrible subject as entertaining as possible. Keep up on your lab reports and when you bomb exams (and you will!) it will keep you afloat.

Best teacher ever. Awesome lecturer, funny, and totally approachable in office hours or lab. I'm genuinely jealous of people who get to take his classes in the future. As for the class being hard, it's freaking organic chemistry. If you can't up your game and do practice problems on your own, what are you doing in a major that requires this class?

Basically the best teacher you will EVER have! He's hilarious and easy going and approachable. However, organic chemistry is not easy at all and he definitely makes you work for a good grade but he's definitely the teacher you should take for chemistry. He makes a dull subject fun! I wish I could take more of his classes

Galen is a great person, he is definitely entertaining and will make you laugh a lot. I was excited for this course, but I left feeling disappointed. His lectures didn't give anything more, and sometimes less, than the book did. And the worst was that his hilarious behavior was SO distracting to me, kind of like clown behavior. Still a 3.5 out of 5

Chemistry is a hard subject, there is no way around that. Galen does an amazing job of keeping the class engaged and attentive. The tests can be rather hard - but again, that is to be expected. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

Galen is a funny guy, and he's great at teaching chemistry. He is pretty much the John Martin of the chemistry department, but with much more energy. He's loud and rambunctious and fun to listen to. That said, he also expects you to learn a good amount and the tests can be difficult. I didn't need to use the textbook at all.

Amazing teacher. Literally the only complaint is that he promised to freeze and smash strawberries for the class but forgot. Super helpful and friendly. Genuinely wants you to learn and enjoy the subject.

The Two Heavenly Gales of the STEM department: Galen George of Bech Hall, who harkens from the land of chemistry Gale Bach of Shuhaw, who came from the womb of mathematics With their powers combined, they mold a fascinating world of critters and plug and chugs amongst oxidation numbers and derivatives, guiding their students to enlightenment.

I had Galen for 1a and 1b. What can I stay that hasn't already been said? He's an entertaining lecturer, a tough test-giver, and a great person. I feel honored to have been able to take his classes, really.

Knows what it's like to be a starving student--just ask him. Engaging lectures--don't miss out on the last 1B class, he gives an awesome one on nuclear fission and fusion and has too many cool factoids to share about chemistry. His passion for chemistry is obvious AND contagious. Have fun and be sure to review the chapters ahead of his lectures!

Galen is a god, best teacher i have ever had. Chem was my worst subject and he really made me want to learn and do great. I worked hatd for my B and it was all worth it. Made me belive in myself.

I was skeptical at first, but after getting used to him and his teaching style, I've come to love it. He involves the entire class in lectures, and while Chem 1B is a tough subject, Mr George does his best to make sure everyone understands the material. My only gripe is that lab reports are graded quite harshly, SIG FIGS MATTER!!!!

By far the best teacher I have ever had. He literally describes the the stereotype for the helpful teacher who is always there for his students. Plus he is freaking hilarious.

CRAZY GOOD TEACHER!! One of the best teachers I've ever had. He makes a tough subject a little less tough. He is always there if you ever need help. Tests are really difficult though. There's no homework so don't expect to make-up some points for a bad test grade.

This guy is the reason i'm a chem major! tough tests, but does everything in his power to help you and make sure you understand the material. Lectures are very entertaining! Taking him for organic chem next semester and knowing that he is my teacher really takes the edge off the scary subject. Very Highly recommended!

Hilarious!! Very engaging, but exams are hard. Class exam average is routinely 65%. Rely on lab reports to bring up your grade... do not miss a lab report!! Galen is always here to answer your stupid questions and if you have chronic illnesses he is very understanding. He does not require you to attend lecture, but it's crucial for doing well.

One of the best chemistry professors. He is hard, no doubt about it, but his lectures are phenomenal and he is a great guy as well as a great teacher. Be aware he shouts sometimes so talk to him before class if you have PTSD or something. Incredible teacher and incredible person, 10/10 for chemistry for sure.

Super, super, super nice guy, and a very ethusiastic teacher. Knows what he's talking about. Ochem, however, has not been my subject. Of all the teachers for this class, though, he's no doubt one of the most understanding. Be respectful and don't slack off and you'll be okay.

Best teacher at the srjc! Really funny good guy. His tests are hard, but he is more than happy to help you as much as you need. Take him and work hard and you will not be disappointed.