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Better than UC instr. Concise, clear, enthusiastic, funny

Entertaining (informative) lectures!

Amazing Teacher. Acknowledges effort and hard-working students (even if not always the smartest =) Students must have good sensor of humor though.. THanx Gary!

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Multiple Choice midterms, got more than 100% grade for final.

He has great knowledge in Chemistry.

Great teacher, very helpfull if you put in the work and will go a long way to help you. IF you don't put in the work though...

PhD professor, very helpful. Explains things very well, provides notes so you aren't busy writing while hes explaining. Very funny, loves chemistry, what more could you want from a teacher?

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Good teacher, clear and helpfull lecture. Take him, then ask me for his stuff (5$ each)

This guy has a great sense of humor. He is obsessed with chemistry, and wants his students to love it too. Having him for lab is even better!

great teacher.exams are hard but very clear and teaches very well. would recommend 100%

Really stresses understanding rather than memorization. Tests are hard, but grading is very good (points for anything correct!) Stresses working problems and basics. Uses office hours to answer any questions

Awesome teacher! Very helpful during office hours! Read for those exams, you can get an A even if you get 86 percent!!! He explains very well things and even inspired me to get my Master's in Chemistry:D Stay awake in class and listen, he'll remark othws.

he's okay, just read your book and your lecture book. stay focus on exams, not that tricky and on final , look over your exams. then ur fine.

Read the text beforehand. Whatever he lectures will cover what you dont understand. And sometimes you wont understand. So read the text first. That way you wont lose too much information. Fair class. Not too easy or hard.

stressed understanding rather then memorization gives you all you need on the tests so you don't have to memorize anything. Go to class read and do your labs and you will be okay. He is a strict lab instructor but give you good habits I liked him.

amazing prof. he can explain o-chem in a way that is much clearer than other profs. even though his tests aren't super easy, they aren't impossible as long as you study. he is a great motivator for students that actually want to be chemists.

Great professor. YOu will learn alot in his class. Just read his notes and do some problems out of book. Don't miss his office hours. They are usefull. I hated chemistry before I took this class, now I love it.

Don't even worry about the book, only use it as a source of backup for things you're struggling with. Read his notes, but GO TO HIS LECTURES!, otherwise the notes will not make as much sense as they can. Tests were pretty easy, just pay attention when he's talking and try not to interrupt.

Best Chem teacher at De Anza, easily.

HE IS A GREAT PROFESSOR EVER FOR OCHEM-I STARTED TO LOVE CHEMISTRY BECAUSE I TOOK HIS CLASS, HE EXPLAINED CLEARLY AND VERY HELPFUL. HE IS THE BEST.

FUNNY AS HECK! Lectures are very clear and keeps it simple. was discouraged to major in chem because Dr Muzzi is very demanding on her exams. Dr Fisher fixed that with his inspiring stories. I want to be a chemist again. THANKS DR FISHER!

i used to hate chemistry so much. after taking chem with Dr. Fisher, i love chemistry. my major now is Biochemistry. i owe it all to Dr. Fisher. He is the best teacher ever. his lecture is very clear and always interesting. he is very funny and extremely nice. i would recomend his class to anybody. by the note it's very helpful. he doesn't make any

An excellent teacher and chemist. Will instill a deep interest and competence in Organic Chemistry. By the end of the course, you will be better prepared than most 4 year college students. My major isn't even Chemistry, I took 12A for fun and decided to take 12B as well after having him as a professor. Made me want to change my major to chemistry.

you could say he's a blunt D---head. but that's if you're a whimp. people like him i respect because they don't BS around. You get what you get. Kissing up may get you somewhere, if you don't, then nothing against you. like i said NO BS. Loves questions. Easy to be on his good side. Talk to him normally and ask questions. No sugar coating fakecrap.

I couldn't possibly say enough good things about Gary. He's the best chem teacher you'll ever have unless you're not serious about learning and just want to mess around - don't. Put in the effort and study early and often or you will crash and burn. You will learn more than you ever thought possible in his classes, so never skip lecture.

Great prof, Didn't do well in high school chem but loved this class. Will be missedk.

He 's great.

BEST TEACHER I've ever had. Period. His excellent knowledge of the subject mixed in with his unique sense of humor equates to a very fun lecture. Sure his exams are tough as hell, but if you put in the effort (read, don't cram the night before) you'll do fine. His passion for the subject really rubs off on you. Great guitar player also, a plus

One of the better chem profs. He is very excited about chemistry. Tests were long, had to work hard, but overall I learned a lot from his course.

Very visually-oriented teaching. Places emphasis on concepts and processes, rather than formulae and calculations.

a wonderful teacher and actually one of the two best teachers in DeAnza's chem dept along with David Gray! spend 4 straight hrs of effort on EACH lab report and u can even get 16/10 i.e. free extra points to backup ur grade. tests are not easy but u ll be proud to have sucha great teacher and often u ll think "i wish i had a better teacher for 1A!"

He is an extraordinary teacher, possibly the best on campus. You will never see the world the same way after taking one of his classes. Thank you Mr. Fisher for caring about your students, unlike Muzzi.

Test will be hard, a lot of information, but you can buy the overhead slides. overall he is definately one of the hardest teachers in de anza, but once u complete his class you'll be very proud of yourself. offers a ton of extra credit (not easy) on his test, some problems come straight from lecture. Makes lab incrediably funa dn interesting.

Gary is amazing!!! I love him to death. He will get you excited about chemistry in no time! Take him if you want to learn....but if you want an ez A then this is not a class for you. If chem or biochem is your major, i strongly recommend Gary over any other DeAnza chem professor

Gary does an excellent job, and I would strongly recommend him to anyone who actually wants to learn how chemistry works, but O-chem is hard, especially if you're not a visual thinker, and there's no getting around that. If you do take the 12 series with him, BUY A MOLECULAR MODELING KIT, and remember: KISS--Keep It Simple, Stupid.

I love Gary!! He is the OChem God....the capital letter G is not the only thing they have in common. You have to put the work in but he is the BEST chemistry teacher ever! He will prepare you and teach you everything you need to know about chemistry. Take him...he loves his students and is always more than willing to help anyone--very helpful!!

if your major chemistry you absolutely need him. He will teach you staff you really need to know. His exam are not that hard like other people said, he will allow to use tones of cheat sheets and bring molecular model kits. Gary always willing to answer questions during lecture and in office hour.

Not hard to get an A. >84%=A, a lot of extra credits, the highest exam score is doubled. The lecture is fun (but not really helpful unless you read the textbook before coming to lecture). Can use official cheat sheets during exams so that you don't have to memorize reactions. Overall: good teacher.

Dr. Fisher is the best chem/ochem instructor at De Anza. Take it with him if you have the chance!!

great ochem instructor I have ever had. Take him if you have a chance. He will make your ochem classes the best it can be (especially lab). Lab is great. I got 3 A's in Ochem with him.

Gary is a hard teacher His tests expect you to do a bit more than what you read in the texts. Finals are ****ulative labs and lectures. If you're a serious sci major you should definitely take him because not only does he teach you thing you're gonna learn later but will try his best to help you. He genuinely care for his students. 1 of the best

gary is a very good teacher but his tests may be a bit difficult. as long as u study, u should be fine in the class. just study straight out of the lecture notebook he provides u. other than that his grading is really fair and im not really a chem person in the first place and i ended up gettin a B in his class! take him if u got the chance!

Best choice for science prof! His lectures are clear, he's helpful, and takes effort put forth into consideration. Study a bit everyday, and you'll do fine. Yes, he's hard, but then again most good prof's are tough. Just work hard and you'll get the mark u deserve, maybe higher.

Very clear lecture. He talks a little fast at first but once you get used to it, you'll be fine. His grading scale is generous. I did horrible in Chem 1A and 1B with other professors but ended up with an A in his class.

JUST TAKE CHEM WITH HIM, WORK HARD, AND YOU WILL GET THE A U DESERVE. STUDY A BIT EVERYDAY, DON'T PROCRASTINATE!

Dr. Fisher is an awesome teacher!! very funny!! but he is hard, especially the lab reports. tests are based on lectures. highly recommended.

HE REALLY CARES FOR HIS STUDENTS. HE'S AWESOME. THE BEST CHEMISTRY PROFESSOR. YOU LEARN A LOT OF THINGS ABOUT LIFE IN GENERAL. HE IS VERY POSITIVE AND MOTIVATING.

Fisher is a really good teacher. A lot of individual study is recommended to pass this class. Be sure to ASK QUESTIONS, he'll be patient and answer them. "Only stupid question, is the ones you don't ask"

This dude is a G. 55% for a C, but that isn't why he's awesome. He is a CRYSTAL clear lecturer. Is not there to fool you or trick you. He knows his stuff and knows how to teach it. He wants you to succeed and will do it by any means possible. I have never had such a passionate teacher (especially when he rants about O-CHEM). Bottom line. AWESOME.

no need for textbook, just follow his notes and you will be fine......

Study his lecture notes, attend class everyday, read the book, and you'll get at least a B on his tests. He generally gives extra credit on his tests. The highest lecture test grade gets doubled, which could mean the final also. Lab tests are always hard. Don't feel too bad about it. You can still pull off an A. I got A for all his chem classes.

Excellent teacher nonetheless, good character too

he'll be really straight forward with you...there's no such thing as a stupid question he encourages you to ask any questions even if it's dumb...he loves it when u ask questions...just show up to the lectures and u'll do fine...

Mr. Fisher is a very great man, he is the best teacher. I am taking chem 50 with him and i will take chem 1 A, EASY if you use your mind and if you pay attention in class, of course he will kick you out of class if you just plAY WITH UR PHONE OR TEXT, WE ARE NOT LONGER IN HIGH SCHOOL PEOPLE , if you are in the class then you should pay attention.

Dr. Fisher is really great. He knows all his stuffs. He don't use the book often because he said that the book will mess the students up. He is not that hard of you follow his instructions. He just wants to frighten you guys all at the first day of the lecture. You will find he is very funny and always cares about his students

I can't believe some people think he is strict and arrogant. Lab report and tests are a bit hard because of certain requirements and multiple right answers but he always gives extra credit on tests and helpful when you seek help. He is the most friendly prof who truly cares about his students. I am going to wish my best luck to take him for O-chem

makes lectures enjoyable, very clear lectures, labs are a little messy cuz he doesn't go according to the book. DO NOT:use your phone in class/ attempt to cheat,expect to practice lots of questions,take the class if your english isn't fantastic. take the guy. he's not the wrong way to go.

Fisher is a great man, he always make humorous joke in his lecture, but his tests are very difficult, if u get A b4 the final,u dont need to take final. Ps: get his past paper, it will help for your grade.

He makes chemistry so interesting and exciting that u just want to keep learning.TAKE HIM! He doesn't expect u to memorize a set of rules n numbers becuz thats not fair, thats just basically a test of memorization then. He stresses u to understand concepts, instead, which is how it should be in a class. u do have 2work for ur grade but its worth it

Fisher is cool. He tells a few too many stories during class, and his guitar skills are suspect, but he definitely knows his stuff when it comes to chemistry. He always answers questions, has decent office hours, and is generally a nice guy. The classes aren't easy, but this is science, not PE. Put in the work and you'll do fine.

I know, I know! He's hell'a hard in Chem 12... Very picky in answers, always expect u to explain! However, I've never slept in class--a funny guy with cool chem jokes. Take him if u want to learn chem and does not care about ur GPA. I changed my major from Bio to Chem because of his Chem 1A! Nice try Gary!

He rocks my world although he was kinda scary in the beginning. He is EXTREMELY HELPFUL and willing to listen to your opinion about the class, about your grade, about your chosen career (and even about your chemistry nightmare). Can't wait to take Chemistry 12B with Mechzilla (alter-ego of Prof. Fisher)

Prof. Fisher is straightforward, clear, and expects all chem students to succeed. He is a no nonsense professor, know your material prior to all lectures or you will sit there dumbfounded. Exam material, even if it is MC, can be challenging for 1B. Study both Garys course notes and the book. Special lecture topics post-exam were fun and informative

Many ppl got tormented in his 12A/B, but not his 12C! His grading in 12C is super lenient: full points on lab final for everyone! Besides, his 12C custom labs are extremely fun and works perfect! (u dont have this kind of fun o-chem lab exp. w/ other profs! Trust me, take him!) (BTW, no one failed his 12C this yr)

ok he's very funny and clear and helpful,... everything you can expect from a great teacher. However you have to study to do well in exams. READ THE NOTES, just dont care about the suggested problems in the book as it wont be on the test. If you get an A before final then you wont have to take final, which is very helpful for me.

Professor Fisher is awesome! His lectures are very interesting and funny. He is always willing to help and will make sure you write perfect lab reports by the end of the quarter. His exams are pretty hard though and you need to study like crazy!

Very generous grading scale! You can fail your midterms and still pass: 64-55% is a C! Suggested problems are not helpful. The tests are based off his lecture notes. Each test has extra credit problems. All multiple choice. He is willing to help you if you go to his office hours. He is very nice if you ask him questions. Get to know him!

His is the best chemistry instructor I have ever had. He makes the topic interesting for you. Also, he is very flexible about grading.

Great teacher this one. CHEM002 was a delight. Dr. Fisher puts difficult concepts into perspective for students and he is very approachable. Advice: attend the lectures (they're priceless), read the text, practice stoichiometry, have fun!

Amazing Professor by far the BEST Chem. professor I have ever had. Dr. Fisher really cares about his students and does not mind if they as questions. He is very helpful.

Awesome Professor, he is a master in his field. Go to office hour. He gives very interesting anecdotes. If you want to kill it on the final, DO 5 ROUNDS OF THE HW!!!!!!!!!!!

He might seem intimidating the first class, but Professor Fisher is one of the nicest professors there is! I only had him for o-chem lab but his lectures in lab were interesting and he was very thorough. He is a fair grader and simply wants his students to succeed. Don't be shy, ask questions! He is willing to help you in any way he can.

Very good teacher, approaches a difficult subject in a way that makes it clear and engaging. His lectures are very entertaining and he doesn't make struggling students feel bad. I strongly recommend Gary.

Gary is awesome. He offers office hours at convenient times and sees the work you put into the course. He emails you a set of lecture notes and they are helpful for the exams and final.

Ok.This is a college level chem course,of course it's gonna be hard.Exams are honestly so free and easy w/ so much EC that you need to try to fail.But, many instructions are unclear/confusing for labs, but if you do what ur supposed to do as a student and study.. you're fine. I would take the class for the ez exams just carry urself for the content