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fun professor. talks fast, but he's a lot of fun.

Dr. Davies is a good man. It is clear that he cares about all of his students. He tries to make his class interesting. I think I learned more with him b/c he makes an effort to hold our attention. Others should take a lesson from him.

Going to lectures will make your life so much easier. I went to half the lectures fall semester and got a C, but went to all the lectures for chm214, and got an A. Dr. Davies and the ta's are always willing to help and he is so fun in class.

Also, he learns all hundred and some of his students names and things about each student. He emails a little too often, but he definatly cares about his students and shows a genuine love for teaching.

the guy is hilarious. very animated and good teacher as well. tries hard to make everyone get an A

His lectures are entertaining but difficult to learn anything in. The TA's are so helpful anyone who puts in some effort should be able to get a decent grade. Much more fun than other chem teachers

Davies is an excellent professor. He is not unncessiarly easy or hard for that matter, if you study you will do well. But he keeps the classes entertaining and makes a valiant effort to get to know all 100+ students.

one of the best professors i have had at NU. funny and animated

one of the best professors i have had anywhere, made my worst class into my best class and ended up with an A.

Makes chemistry very interesting. Funny and genuinly a nice guy. His tests are tricky, but if you go to lecture you'll do just fine. Have him as your professor!

Cute old British guy, but usually the lectures aren't too helpful. If you have Heather Brodkin for a TA you'll be fine

Dr. Davies is a great guy who tries his best to get his students engaged in the class. He wants everyone to do well. His exams aren't bad, just make sure you know how to do every problem from the review sheet then you'll be guaranteed a A/B. Overall not bad!

first test- wicked hard....second test- wicked easy....final- compilation of the two tests, some questions are identical

He is awesome!! One of the best professors I have had. He is not easy but he is very helpful and tries to get everyone to get an A!

A really nice guy. I recommend getting a chemistry for dumbies book to coincide with your chem. book. If you do this, you'll get an easy A!

It's really easy to get an A in the class even if you do poorly on the exams. He gives a lot of room for extra credit. The practice tests are VERY similar to actual exams. He's a nice guy, but doesn't explain things too well. Labs & recitation become an influencial part of the grade so just do well in those areas.

Best teacher ever. Tries to make chemistry interesting. His exams are almost like his practice exams (only switching numbers around, asking opposite from practice, etc). Lecture quizzes are easy boost points. Lab/REC TA's are okay depending which one you get. Lab and Recitation are easy for boosting your grade. A little effort will get you an A. =)

Probably the easiest class I have ever taken. Material is covered at an amazingly slow pace. With all the bonus points, if you have any intelligence at all you will have 100+. He tends to speak in metaphors but answers questions very concisely.

The best chemistry teacher I've ever had. Not only he explains everything clearly, he also answers everyone's questions. He allows note card for the midterm and for the final. His exams are very similar to his practice tests. He also curves very well and gives extra credit. If u have Heather Brodkin as your TA, you're all set!

He is the nicest man and one of the best teachers I've ever had. I've actually learned a lot of useful information from him. Lab and recitation counts for a lot, so do well in those areas. His tests challenge you, but if you study and know the practice exam you will do fine. He really wants you to do well and gives LOTS of extra credit!

Davies is an easy grade, esp for chem. Nicest guy in the world... only problem is staying awake during class

He's probably the easiest teacher for chemistry. The tests are really easy if you understand the practice exam he gives you before each mid-term. The questions are pretty much verbatim on the actual test he gives you, he just changes the numbers, and he lets you use a notecard to help you during the tests! He is really boring during lecture though.

i suck at chem, but i love this guy. he's so sweet it makes going to lecture less painful. also the tests are easy, practice tests are really good at telling you what you have to know, his ta's are awesome and he gives lots of extra credit. try to go to class for the lecture quizzes, they add up to a lot of extra credit.

He has very boring lectures but has very easy exams. His exams are pretty much identical to the practice exams he gives us. He just changes the numbers and the wording so pay attention when he goes over the practice exams. He also lets you bring a notecard to his exams. They come in handy during the final (which is also like the practice exams).

I ve had numerous chem teachers and not one of them has measured up to proff. davies.He took the time every mourning to learn every kids name, and then became a friend along with being a great teacher. In the beging i was working as hard as i could and getting As but by the end of the semester i slacked off a lot and still recieved my A for the yr.

Sweet old man, just wants you to do well. The first day of class he said 50% of us would get As and he was right. Go to lecture just for the lecture quizzes, they're easy points. Lab is easy, recitation is helpful. Tests are just like the practice ones. Easy A.

Great

He is one of the best professors i have ever had. He is sweet and always there to help. I went to him for help and he helped me extremely. He is the teacher you want.

Such a cute, nice professor! Very sweet, very helpful. Focus on studying practice tests and you'll do great!!

Nicest guy on campus and genuinely wants his students to do well. However, you will probably not learn much, as he is NOT a good teacher. Thankfully, tests are not that hard and based on the practice tests. Just study those and you'll be fine. We did have one test that many did bad on, but then he just gave us extra credit to do. What a guy!

he is a gentleman and a wonderful teacher and person

Extremely easy teacher.

one of the most lovable professors at the university. study practice tests and you're golden. though going to class is quite pointless...he's the man

Amazing teacher, wrote the book, extremely helpful, wants everyone to get an A and 50% of the class does. He's a cute old man just bustling with enthusiasm and lame jokes. Everyday is a joy to be in class.

Every time I go to class, I am reminded about how I wish this man was my grandfather. He is absolutely precious, but better than that he knows his stuff. Amazingly, he keeps kids coming to his huge lectures, even though its obvious that you can still do well without coming to class.

Sit in the front of the class, listen to everything he says, and do the class exercises along with him (calculator out) and you'll actually learn something. He's a cute old man, we all love him, but you have to really pay attention to learn how to apply the equations. Gen Chem 2 is much harder than Gen Chem 1.

Professor Davies is by far the best professor ever! He made gen chem 1 and 2 fun, his lectures were interesting and he is extremely helpful. I wish I had him for every class!

I thought he was clear in his examples and gave so much extra credit its hard to fail unless you don't try. His practice exams are pretty much identical to his real exams.

Accent aside, he teaches quite well. Its just a matter of being familiar with the material he's teaching before-hand.

Quite the character! He knows information well and if you attend class he will keep you entertained. However, skipping multiple classes will put you at a disadvantage and you will need to catch up! However quizzes are completed with anyone around you in class and 2 midterms are short and pretty easy if you study. Good professor!

Prof. Davies is awesome, a nice person and a good lecturer. He took time to help me on the side, and listened to my interests, and helped me to the point I could help other students with a difficult assignment. He knew of Alexander (Sasha) Shulgin which is a plus and told me not all chemists are boring. Good instructor to take for chemistry.

Great! Just great! Can't say more! I am gonna miss his classes a lot!

Sweetest old man at NU! class is super easy, Davies is very friendly and eager to help students outside of class. If you do the practice exams and you aren't a completely incompetent you WILL do well.

He is the best professor ever! He is an adorable old, funny British man who makes class as entertaining as possible. Tests are jokingly easy. Take him no matter what!!!!

He is a adorable old man. He is not explaining things very well but at least he is funny. The exams are short but somewhat tricky. It's great that he gives practice midterm that is so alike to the midterm exam.

Incredibly sweet old man. If you put in the work, you will get an A. He wants nothing more than for you to do well and love Chemistry as much as he does!