He teaches very well, and is very likeable. If you keep up weekly, you will do well. You don't have to take notes, because he writes them out online. He uses a bell curve, which saves MANY people. But he gives unannounced quizzes.

you better be prepared to study if u take him. he's REALLY challenging and HARD, but surprisingly, u learn a lot. if u want to do well on the MCATs take this guy, but if not take someone else.

GET READY TO STUDY YOUR BUTT OFF , toughest class that i have taken so far. However by the end of this class you will have mastered CHEMISTY.

He's a great teacher. Come to his office whenever the door is open and he can answer any of ur questions. Yeah, i agree with the others, u have to study for this class and if u do...u will learn a lot. Compare to the other gen chem teachers, he focuses more on concepts..which is a big portion of the test since he writes most of it ^_~

hard class!! he is one of the best chem profs at UTd though...study!!!

this class was pretty alright with him. he was ALOT better than other profs this semester. loads of people from other profs came to his classes instead. He is helpful but u have to go lookin for him. he isnt going to spoon feed it to u. take advantage of his workshops, and ASK questions when u need it. I made an A, but it wasnt easy thats for sure.

Take him for gen chem. He's an amazing professor. Tests are pretty hard though, but if you study, it's easy to make an A

Please do not take inorganic until your senior year!!! Trust me, I struggled to make that A- and without the curve I would not have. Small class and he is willing to help out anytime.

Great Prof! always willing to help...he makes chem less boring...quizzes were way harder compared to the real exams...an easy A..if you work a little bit hard and go to class everyday..

Study. Even if you think you kow the material from prior sources, the tests are difficult. I found the class was very comprehensive if I read the material before lecture. You'll do well if you care.

He was a great guy. Good teaching skills, but above all, he was a really nice guy with a genuine concern for his students. He really goes out of his way to help people do well in his class. Overall, his tests are tough, but if you pay attention, you will succeed in his class. Don't listen to all the haters, The Dieck rocks.

I nominated Dieckmann for the UTD Faculty Award. He is the definition of teacher: he tells you exactly what you need to know and tells you exactly whats goin down. I love his "The more ____, the more ____" sentences for conceptual questions on the test. He puts a lot of work into his notes and they are extremely helpful. If you care, you'll succeed

Professor Dieckmann is the best out there! In the summer I was dreading taking chemistry, because I use to hate chemistry. He has made me love the subject. He explains so well, is enthusiastic and charismatic. I truly enjoy his class! It is a lot of work if you are not familiar with in-depth gen. chem concepts, but everyone can do fine with him!!

Great teacher. If you need a teacher who teaches Dieckmann is the guy. He knows his stuff and really cares about students. Even if you aren't in his chemistry class he will still help you. Enjoyable class experience. He is the BEST Chem 1311 teacher at UTD.

Great guy, and a wonderful teacher! Gen Chem is hard, but Dieckmann has very comprehensive notes and is willing to help you whenever you need it. It's hard work, but enjoyable. He brings in lots of fun examples and pictures of his kid [who is adorable!] to lighten the mood. Only thing, he doesn't use a microphone, so sit near the front!

Dr. Dieckmann is always available for help and even gives out extra problems for students that ask for them. I like his lectures, and HE POSTS NOTES. The only thing I have against Dieckmann is because he talks about 'administrative' things during the beginning of class, his section is usually behind.

pretty hard class.. prof is slightly above average.. not amazing. section is in the morning so it was hard to get up.. missed a lot of class and found it difficult to catch up on my own time. he has office hours if you have extra questions, bbut there are usually a bunch of kids there trying to suck up or some bs

There is a ton of info & equations to work through, but a good class. Dr. D is very thorough, the only 1 that provides notes and works problems in class. This class requires a lot of work, at least 10 hours a week, but so worth it. He is always available for questions and clarifications.

Dr. D is a great instructor. He posts all of his lecture notes in advance so you can listen to him in class. He is very detailed about chemistry and goes out of his way to be available though office hours, and e-mail. There is a lot of homework and quizzes for the class to keep you on track. Tests are specific, & have multi-part questions.

Fantastic teacher! Posts amazing notes online, lectures at the perfect pace, works plenty of examples in class, tests coincide very well with lectures and notes. Very pragmatic and helpful.

Dr. D is the BEST instructor I have ever had in college, and I have taken over 83 credit hours so far...but no professor compares to him in excellence. Look, this class is difficult, there's no way around that...CHEMISTRY can be frustrating, but having a great professor makes it bearable...having a bad one makes it impossible. Take Dieckmann!

Took Dr. D for gen chem 1. He is very knowledgeable, but I personally didn't like his teaching style. He knows what he is saying, and is great at explaining answers to your questions. He was simply kinda too fast for me. I sat in siberts lecture before his and that was the way I understood what D was talking about. Read before class andyoul do fine

Dr. D's lectures are really boring. His lectures consists of concepts and calculations. He posts all notes online so if you miss a class, it is easy to catch up. Attendance isn't mandatory but he emphasizes concepts that's on the exam. Exams tend to be difficult. Quizzes are online at the GEMS Center and represents calculations on the exam.

This couldn't be easier if you're good at science. If you did good in Chem 1 in HS, this is 75% the same material. I sat in the other sections and Dr. D is by far the best one to take. I stopped using the book after the first exam (save the $). It's all in his notes and the prequizes.

Very good teacher, and very helpful!!!!! I never liked chemistry in highschool because I didn't get it, but I understand it now.

Dieckmann is a great teacher, don't be afraid to email him personally if you don't quite understand something! The tests are quite easy as long as you do the homeworks. Also, he posts tests from the previous year, and generally if you do good on the last year's test you will do fine!

Nice guy, always trying to make jokes. Can ramble sometimes and go overtime, but has notes online and makes available previous exams and keys. Not a hard class if you do ALL the hw problems. Prequizzes suck, but doing hw makes 1000x easier. Basically, do the hw, read what you don't understand. Email if all else fails. He will respond, eventually.

Dieckmann's a pretty good teacher. He likes to go off topic and some things are irrelevant. He knows what he's talking about and his in class notes are helpful. Tests aren't too bad as long as you've done the prequizzes and practice tests.

Dr. D is the best genchem teacher! Course is very easy if you go to lecture, add on to Dr. D's notes, do all the homework and previous exams. Read the book or Google to clarify some information. Requires a lot of work, but a good grade is definitely possible! :) Complaints: freshmen got really loud during lecture and always asked for curves.

Dr. D is a gifted and talent teacher/lecturer. He knows the material well and explains it in a comprehensive manner. He cares about the success of his students but expects them to be proactive in the learning process. He will not 'hold your hand'. High expectations, yes, but that produces more from a student.

Dr. Dieckmann always makes time to answer questions after lecture and outside of class. He has an open door policy and will make appointments when necessary. His teaching style is clear, concise and thorough. Dr. Dieckmann knows his stuff!

Class is hard. Tests are detailed and difficult. But the tests are offset by an easy final that replaces your lowest test grade. The lectures are boring but attendance matters because of in-class assignments. The class requires quizzes weekly,which is really annoying. Is best professor at UTD for Gen Chem because he gives you notes that other don't

i really enjoyed his class. his lectures were pretty clear. i highly recommend doing the book problems that are assigned even though they arent due. that helped me a lot. he does not really seem all that friendly, but i really enjoyed his class.

Dr. D is without a doubt the best Gen Chem prof.

Chemistry at UTD is pretty difficult. Dr. D made the subject easier to understand. He's passionate about what he teaches. Going to his office hours helps out tremendously. He's happy to help out his students. All the notes are posted online because he wants his students to pay attention in class instead of copying down notes. He's a great teacher.

Dr. D. has humor and is approachable. You can tell that he enjoys teaching this course. He speaks loudly and clearly. He really wants to help students, so don't be afraid to talk to him! But the class actually requires a lot of work, so don't expect to ease on by. Don't procrastinate!

Overall a good professor, very passionate about chemistry, but tends to rush near the end of every section just before a test, so watch out for that.

Greg is extremely enthusiastic and helpful during class. Tests are standardized so difficulty is the same between all chem 2. Chem 2 tests are more rigorous than those in chem 1, but greg gives extra practice problems and homeworks to help you understand the material. Just read and study for the exams and you'll do fine. Not too hard, but not easy

Chem I with dieckmann was easy. Chem II was on another level. Required a lot of studying and reading on own time. Barely made an A because he curved the final grade. Just pay attention and go to class and you will be fine, he is very thorough.

When I signed up for this course, I was under the impression I'd do really well like in Gen Chem I. This class is definitely more difficult and requires more time. I'd suggest doing as many practice problems/old exams as possible. I like Dr. D's style of teaching so I stuck with him. Honestly, my grade came down to the final. There is hope!

very good teacher. he got some 80's flair to him. he's one of the only teachers whose office hours i ever went to, and when i was struggling a bit, he was always very helpful. and took however long to help me understand. he wants you to succeed. he emphasizes doing homework, and makes you realize how much it helps. would recommend

Go to lecture! Record the whole thing and write down everything he says! He's one of the best profs I've ever taken. I got an A but I dedicated my life to this course. It is a LOT of work, but definitely doable! He's awesome and will help you whenever!

Hard is class, but Dieckmann gives in-depth lectures with lots of examples and diagrams. He's very animated and quirky... will make lots of cheesy jokes and ramble about random stuff at the beginning of class.

Dr. D is a wonderful instructor. Although he tends to fall behind in lecture, there are no other issues with him. He loves students who attend his office hours, so go see him when you need help! The class is getting harder and harder year by year, so study hard. He's a great professor to go with!

Easy, good lecturer. Posts notes online. Read lectures and do homework for easy A.

He is a great professor and knows what he's talking about. If you don't want to go to office hours, I would suggest to do all of the ALEKS on time and sign up for PLTL for supplemental help. For those non-attendees, I would suggest looking at the powerpoint and UNDERSTAND the information. The midterms of 2014 are getting harder compared to 2012.

Dr. Dieckmann was an amazing prof. I went to his office hours quite a bit and never felt like I annoyed him. He introduced himself with a humble, "I'm Dr. Dieckk" in his office hours and I was like... yep, you're the coolest. His lectures are GREAT. Student favorite, we all Yakked about wanting him to come back when he got sick and had to leave.

I wasn't even signed up for his lecture, but I went to his lectures because he explains chem 2 extremely well. If you have no plans on reading the textbook, at least try to get your hands on Dieckmann's notes. They are a MUST have! Practice practice practice problems are strongly suggested. You need to understand the CONCEPT in order to do the MATH

Come to class ready to learn the material. Chem 2 wasn't as easy as chem 1, so you need to pay attention and read his notes well. His online notes are the same he uses in class, so you need to listen and follow along. He explains concepts really well for helping you understand how to solve problems. Be sure to do the extra practice problems.

Dr. Dieckmann is an amazing professor. His lectures are very clear and he makes sure that he covers basically everything that will be on the test. Overall, the course is easy, but you need to make sure you fully understand the concepts before going into the exams! Make sure to look over lecture slides and use old practice exams as a guide.

I had a hard time with general chemistry since I didn't take it in high school. The one bad thing about this whole chemistry department is that they expect you to have some sort of foundation with chemistry topics to begin with, I did not and therefore suffered immensely because of it. This is harder than AP Chem that is for sure from what I heard.

Dieckmann is literally my favorite teacher. At the beginning I didn't get the hype, but the way he teaches chemistry is a story. As long as you listen to the story, you will understand chemistry, not just memorize it. He is also really funny/nerdy and makes me look forward to this class! I hated chemistry and now I love it! It's a doable A.

I didn't understand chemistry until I took it with Dieckmann. Don't buy the textbook unless you REALLY need a physical copy- there's a digital one in ALEKS. Interesting and engaging lectures. Moves a bit slower than other profs but the information is worth it. He gives out the notes online- print and annotate in class. Do the textbook homework!

love him

Diekmann is truly passionate about what he teaches. He loves chemistry and you can tell. His lectures don't cover the material as in depth as you will need to know for the exams, so make sure to do the homework! He's also really helpful if you go into office hours.

I skipped most of the lectures even though there was an attendance part of the grade. If I didn't skip the lecture then I would just do other work during class. This is mainly high school chem , so its all just a refresher. Study a lot for tests and do ALEKS and this should be an easy A.

Best professor to take for gen chem. Really funny and made class entertaining.

I love Dr. Dieckmann. He is inspirational, funny, and passionate. That kind of personality makes the subject that much more enjoyable. You need to do ALEKS, unfortunately, it's a good study tool and it's a fair portion of your grade. Review problems frequently, even if it's old material! REVIEW, RESTUDY, REMASTER!

Has a very good sense of fashion, wears black all the time. Pretty good at explaining things, love that he posts his powerpoints!

One of my favorite professors in college. I just don't like chemistry and it the class itself is hard. Takes random attendance once or twice a month. If you need help, highly recommend going to his office hours.

His lectures are really fun to listen to and you won't get bored in class. I got an A, but be ready to spend at least a SOME time studying and reviewing notes. The only bad thing I have to say about this guy is that sometimes he doesn't get through all the material before an exam and you have to go over a couple problems the day before.

Dr. D is the best professor I've ever had! He's super open to questions and often ties in real world applications. He's very enthusiastic and is always willing to stay after class to answer questions and expand upon concepts explored in lecture.

Dr. Dieckmann was the best professor I have had in college so far. He had a visible passion for teaching and would always try to connect the lessons to what was going on in the world. I would highly recommend his class.

Dieckmann's notes are especially helpful for exams. He is very clearly passionate about what he is teaching and truly wants us to learn and enjoy chemistry as he does. Tests are hard. You don't necessarily need the textbook, but the chapter summaries are very useful for studying. Study his notes and be there in class. Problems in notes are on exams

I managed to finish with an A in this class, but not without a heck of a lot of work on my part. I'd spend hours upon hours reviewing the notes, redoing problems, and retaking the practice exams over and over, yet tests were still tough. Unless u took AP Chem or are naturally gifted, this class will be tough. However, of the chem profs, he is best.

I took Dr. D for gen chem 1 and I absolutely loved him! He posts his notes online which is nice because you don't have to rush to take notes in his class. He takes periodic attendance through in class assignments, but that's the whole department. His lectures are really good as well, I barely studied outside of class and still got A-. Def take him

i took him for chem 1 and 2 and he's great at lecturing. He is vague sometimes though, and you gotta do homework/read textbook to pass the exams. he sometimes takes surprise attendance and has in class assignments. he also isnt the best at responding to emails & is blunt when asking questions. he was nice enough to bump my grade up to an A from A-

Overall, I enjoyed Dr. D's class. He tries to engage with his students & is willing to help you outside of class. With that being said, he often leaves important topics to discuss on the LAST day before the exam. He's usually behind and forgets to cover important topics so reading your textbook is a MUST. In addition, he is condescending in person.

Dr. Dieckmann is an outstanding lecturer. He is very passionate about chemistry; you can hear it in his voice. However, since the class is only 50 minutes long, he sometimes likes rush. He also provides us with notes that you can print out and follow along while he lectures. These are excellent study tools. Beware: he is a slow test grader.

He is amazing!! I can't wait for CHEM1312. Print out his notes, which he posts online and follow along and annotate them during class. Do ALEKS, the hw problems, and the practice exams, and you're sure to get an A. Just one thing, the day before an exam, he has to rush through topics that are on the exam, so read from the book for those topics.

LOVE this professor. I'm excited for gen chem ii. He makes class easy to follow along and provides so many resources for our success. He's witty, knowledgable, and a great prof overall. Might not be the most approachable. I definitely have grown a passion for chemistry due part to his teaching. Take him if you can! Get his lecture notes at least!

Dr. Dieckmann is the most amazing professor I've had the pleasure to learn under. His passion for the subject will inspire you to do better and work for your grade. Use the book to help prepare for exams, but attending, not required, will help immensely. Holds test reviews and practice problems for exams (not for grade). Very helpful person.

Dr. Dieckmann somehow made Chemistry bearable and interesting. Although Chemistry can be at times difficult to grasp, Dr. Dieckmann makes the fullest effort of making himself available to students and answering questions. He's also a great lecturer. Do ALEKS, homework problems, and listen in lectures and you should make an A or a B.

In-class assignments is worth 6% of your grade, and Dr. D randomly gives a few pop quizzes throughout the semester. He also gives free 100's for attendance. This semester we had 6 in-class assignments-3 pop-quizzes and 3 attendances. The syllabus says that he drops only one, but I believe he either drops the lowest 3, or only counts the attendance.

this man is the GOAT

He gives lectures that keep me concentrated without yawning. Very knowledgeable professor.

He's a super nerd but in a dad type of way. He makes dad jokes all the time. He loves chemistry, everything about it. He is always willing to help students outside of class, during office hours, workshop, and by appointment. He will always make time to make sure his students understand the material. He sometimes takes attendance for a grade.

I took Dr. D for both Gen Chem I and II (made an A- in both) and can attest to the fact that he is a great lecturer. He's super friendly in office hours and really takes his time with students. I never paid attention in class as this class is very self-motivation/practice driven, but for an A, take Dr. D and listen, read, and DO the homework!!

Took him for Gen Chem 1, and honestly that class is such a joke. IDK why people even sign up for Gen Chem 1 PLTL. The material learned in Gen Chem 1 is more basic compared to the material learned in AP Chem. I didn't take him for gen chem 2, but Gen Chem 2 was such a joke as well.

Wonderful professor! Has the most organized notes I have ever seen and is super, super, super helpful in office hours. Becoming acquainted with him is extremely valuable as he writes phenomenal rec letters!! THERE ARE ATTENDANCE CHECKS SO ATTENDANCE IS REQUIRED BUT HONESTLY I JUST WATCHED NETFLIX IN HIS LECTURES

His lectures break down every concept perfectly. 6% of your grade is in-class quizzes (which usually are just writing your name on a piece of paper and turning it in because hes so nice and just wants to help your grade). never read the textbook BUT he assigns optional homework which are problems from the book and they HELP SO MUCH FOR TESTS

Dr. D is extremely knowledgeable and helpful in understanding gen chem. I took him for both CHEM 1311 and 1312, and I definitely learned a lot from his class. He also helped me a lot during his office hours with some concepts I needed help with in gen chem 2. Highly recommend!!

Good lecturer, study past exams for that A! He gives all the examples of questions on the exam, during his lectures. I'd take him again, if I had to choose.

Very enthusiastic and engaging lecturer and would definitely take again. Reading the textbook isn't required but I would highly recommend it. Practice HW problems are also not required but if you do all of them (and there's a lot so space them out and don't procrastinate), I can almost guarantee at least an A-

He is a really great professor. I took him for both gen chem 1 and 2, and I found his lectures to be very clear, descriptive, and explanatory. Read the textbook, do practice problems, study the concepts!! reading the textbook is very important. He has random "pop" quizzes that are surprise attendance grades to boost your grade.

I love Dieckmann's class. He explains concepts really well; sometimes, he can get off tangent and has to rush through subjects that are on the test the next day, though. Attendance checks can be pop quizzes. He's hilarious. He has textbook problems posted in prep for tests, but I never really have to do them to do well. Great professor!!

One of the best professors ever! Has printable notes and he explains concepts extremely well so it is easy to follow his lectures. ALEKS assignments every wk which are tedious/long. Optional hw from txtbk that really helps learn the problems. I would suggest reading txtbk, doing practice exams, going to rev sessions, it helped me get an A.

Dieckmann is like Khan Academy in person. He is very thorough in his lectures, and the homework isn't usually too difficult. However, his tests throw you a complete 180, so study everything: nothing is off the table. He even took the time to come in on Sundays before exams to give us a review, and he lives quite far away. Highly recommend!

I would recommend him for Gen Chem 1, not 2. His tangents got worse in Gen Chem 2. He is a very thorough teacher who wants you to do well! His workshops are so helpful. He can often be uber repetitive and ends up having to cram material right before the test. He does random attendance checks. Good teacher overall. I used the textbook for extra help

For me, doing well on the exams was tough because I didn't work hard enough. You have to do homework problems (100+ questions), do past exams (there is a Dropbox out there), and read the book a week before the exam to ensure an A. Be sure to study the material ahead of time because he isn't afraid to teach you material literally the day b4 the exam

Put simply - Dr D. is an excellent lecturer and extremely knowledgable. The best thing about him is that he TRUELY cares about his students and wants them to do well. HOWEVER, take that with a grain if salt because he does NOT throw softballs. His exams are very tricky - if you want an A in Chem 2 get ready to put in time. He'll teach you well.

Dr. D is an amazing lecturer and spent a lot of time outside of class giving additional help to students. However, CHEM1312 was extremely work-heavy, so missing class and not working problems is not an option if you want to pass. I would recommend him for CHEM1312, but do NOT take the class during a summer semester since the course is very rushed.

DR. DIECKMANN IS THE GOAT... HE IS LIT. RESPECTABLE. AWESOME DUDE. TAKE HIS CLASS YOU WONT REGRET IT...

Dr. Dieckmann is very intelligent and an amazing lecturer. He always talks about interesting chemistry stuff that half way pertains to the lesson. His lectures are always so passionate, and he is willing to help. He is a little intimidating because he talks sooo loud, but he WANTS to help. Attend workshops!

Dieckmann is my favorite professor at UTD; I didn't do so well in Chem 1301 because of not trying hard enough, but I met with him during office hours and he really helped me overcome my test anxiety during Chem tests. If you don't understand something in class, go to his office hours! He wants to help everyone succeed.

I really enjoyed Gen. Chem 1 with Dr. D! His lectures were very thorough and well-explained, and I found myself never really experiencing confusion on a topic after sitting through the lectures. He is also great at preparing you for tests. Dr. D is great and I plan on taking Gen. Chem 2 with him as well.

DONT B LAZY I actually really enjoyed his lectures, his tangents were p short (< 2min) & insightful for actually LEARNING how chemistry is applied rather than memorizing for a test. If you do the txtbook q's then exams are ez A - so put in the work. Attendance taken, only problem is lots of material covered right b4 exam, use PLTL/SI for extra help

Took him for gen chem 1. All I have to say Is that you need to do the hw problems he assigns, aleks, and read over the textbook and you will get an A. Don't slack off on study or it will come bite you in the butt. You NEED to put in work to get back results in this class.

Great professor! He explains the material thoroughly and uses lots of examples and 3D models to help you understand/better visualize complicated molecules.

Professor Dieckmann is def one of the better lecturers for Gen chem 1& 2 at UTD. His lectures are very clear and his has notes so you can just add your notes. Though sometimes his lectures tend to run a bit long, theyre worth paying attention to the whole way through because he explains concepts thoroughly. Do the HW to prepare for exams!

I think out of all the chem profs he is the best at explaining concepts. He goes a little slow but his explanations are GREAT. Going to class is super important and he has a word of the day for attendance at the start of every lecture. Combine his lectures with gavva practice problems and you're set.

Really nice dude. He cares a lot about his students. His lectures are as easy to stay engaged with as chem lectures can be. His enthusiasm makes him a joy to be around.

Professor occasionally goes off on tangents unrelated to class, which can be annoying. But, overall he was a pretty decent teacher. The ALEKS homework is time consuming and not really a helpful learning tool, but you have to do that regardless of your chemistry professor. Attendance is taken at the start of class.

His lectures are very detailed & he teaches the concept rather than the steps to solve a problem. Sometimes he goes too slow, and you end up cramming notes the day before the test. Attendance quizzes most lectures, and he doesn't upload solutions to example questions for his notes. He's a good teacher, but he's not for everyone. Do PLTL/SI for help

Probably the best professor to take for Gen Chem. Hes very well respected and truly explains the material instead of just reading from the slide. I took another professor for the second semester of Gen Chem for second semester and no one explains chemistry the way Dieckmanns does. Great lectures and aims to teach you the material.

I'm in 1311 right now and am taking him for 1312 next semester. Solid choice. He leads the chem team, so he knows a bit more about when the tests are and how things work. Easy A. I took AP chem senior year and was a review. Tests have no surprises, REMEMBER TO DO BOOK HW. I put in like 2 hours a week and attend lectures and have gotten A on 3 tests

For online, there were lectures, and then pre-recorded lectures you should watch. This is what takes up a lot of your time. He hosts review sessions and gives optional hw problems, which is used for review for tests. He is open to feedback and responds to emails quickly.

Dr. Dieckmann lectured well and always offered help to students who needed it. The ALEKS homework every week was the hardest part of the class. Tests were frequent (every 2-3 weeks) so staying on top of work in Gen Chem is important, but it isn't too hard to do well if you put the effort in.

As a professor, great choice but not for everyone. He goes into a lot of detail and yes goes on tangents but I found them helpful bc they related to the material. Reviews before each exam, met with students 1-1. He is really knowledgeable, sweet, and caring though he may seem intimidating at first. UTD subreddit has more info on chem and chem profs

Great professor that teaches with decent pace. Makes sure you do the Hw and go to SI / PLTL session to get an A.

Ill be 100% honest and non-bias. Great lecturer and is very knowledgeable about the material. He knows what hes doing and is able to teach in a way that is best for students to understand. I really enjoyed both chem 1 and 2 with him. This class isnt difficult as long as you understand the concepts and problems. Highly predictable test. TAKE HIM!

Please take him, as people have said he does go off on tangents but they are so nice when your trying to relate the material to practical things. Also he isnt the course leader for no reason. He knows his stuff and will be the BEST PROFESSOR to get you a good grade in this class. I PROMISE HE IS GOOD IF YOU TRY IN THE CLASS.

This PROFESSOR PLUS SI IS PRACTICALLY A FREE A.

He is literally the best! Chem is going to be hard, but he understands that and will help you. He stays up until 4am to help us by making supplemental videos to drive in concepts.

Dr. Dieckmann was a very nice and personable lecturer, and I usually found his explanations pretty easy to understand. However, he could go off on tangents, often resulting in him sending out last minute hour long "supplementary lectures" right before the test. Despite this, I still enjoyed his class and he made a tough topic like Chem manageable.

Took this class online during COVID, and it was manageable. He does go on tangents from time to time, but a lot of times I found them pretty interesting and made the learning experience online a little more enjoyable. ALEKS was a pain to do but as long as you do those on time, pay attention to lectures and practice a ton of problems you'll be fine

Dr. D is a great teacher! The only problem is that he tends to go off on tangents about the scientists behind the presented material. He is very approachable outside of class.

Taking CHEM 1311 in an only online exam environment was definitely a more difficult experience than if it were in-person. 15% of the grade was based on ALEKS and the rest was exams. Exams were a mix of calculation based and multiple choice. Definitely would advise to take advantage of SI sessions and exam reviews.

The exams are tricky, but Dr.D is very helpful! He just started doing weekly workshops, has office hours, and always responds to emails. He tells students at the beginning of the semester that the key to success is doing the homework which is TRUE. ALEKS is tedious, but if you stay on top of it, it's a free 15 points. Overall a great course!

The grading criteria is the same for all CHEM 1312 professors, so it really comes down to what lecture you prefer. Dr. D goes into detail about each concept, which REALLY helped me but didn't benefit some other students. Do PLTL, meet with Dr. D early in the semester for help, and DO THE TEXTBOOK QUESTIONS! This course is extremely difficult.

Tends to go off track in class and fall behind in lectures, leading to having to catch up on material outside of class. Gave good examples and set students up for success. Do they suggested homework if you want to succeed on the tests.

This is a really difficult class, but Dr. Dieckmann is a good lecturer. There were some times our class would fall behind and we would have to do self-learning before showing up to class, but for the most part he makes sure you are prepared for the exams and taught everything you need to be taught. Notes are easy to follow along.

He is a very good lecturer and attendance is only mandatory on Fridays for workshops, but I learn a lot when he teaches in classes earlier in the week and don't like to miss them. This is my favorite class so far and he is one of the only professors in chem to do big reviews together but it's first come first serve since everyone wants to attend.

Prof Dieckmann really does know his stuff and is very knowledgable when it comes to chemistry. However, His lectures do not go fast enough to keep up with the tests that are often. I many times found myself learning something the day before the test in the last 15 mins of lecture. He's good and smart but if you can avoid him I would.

As far as the material and tests go, all sections of CHEM 1311 are the same. Dr. Dieckmann is very passionate about chemistry and can often go off-topic, which I personally found hard to follow at times, but that is just me. I have heard from many others that his lectures make the information make sense to them. His lectures are very engaging.

He is a good professor overall! Sometimes, he will talk about a concept that is not tested, but generally he does cover what is needed to know for exams. I think every Friday, there is an attendance worksheet, so make sure to attend class for that. Go to office hours or tutoring and you will find plenty of help for this class.

Professor Dieckmann can get a bit tangent-heavy, but engaging with his teaching style and using resources like ALEKS, study sessions, and unstuck ai can really help you succeed. It's a grind, but you'll get through it.

I took chem 1 with him at UTD and then Chem 2 at Austin, I can confirm I learned more here than at UT.

In my experience, Professor Dieckmann was very thorough in his lectures, helpful, and somewhat caring. Though he does indeed, go off tangent occasionally, I personally found it intriguing and useful.

Dr D is a good prof for gen chem. His lectures did always tend to run right up to the last minute and go slightly over, but I didn't think he rambled as much as some other people say he does. He's a good option if Huang isn't full. Responds pretty fast and his reviews helped for exams.

Best chem professor, and best professor i ever took at utd.

i took his class in 2024 for chem 1 and 2025 for chem 2, he explains concepts really well. some say he yaps a lot but in reality its really just once in a while for like 3 minutes and i personally find it interesting and it shows he actually really cares about chemistry and his students and he loves his job.

Dr. Dieckmann is very thorough / has in-depth lectures. People don't like this, but imo it helped me understand the concepts well. He doesn't do a lot of practice in class, though, even though genchem 2 is VERY math heavy. However, his notes are really organized and he provides a lot of resources. Just do a LOT of math practice on your own.

The other professors are better, but he's an ok choice if there are no other options left. I primarily self-studied and only attended on Fridays when attendance was mandatory. His notes are excellent for self-study; in his lectures, he tends to yap a lot, but you can tell he genuinely cares about what he's teaching.

BEST professor for Gen chem 2! The class is MATH HEAVY but he really takes his time to explain the concepts needed for an exam and his lecture slides are well organized. Go to class regularly, do homework, practice using the workshops and then finish with the exam review and you'll do great!