Professor Sayahi is a great professor. She's very helpful during her office hours. I know the class might be a bit boring. I don't know why people say she's terrible. She's well prepared and knows the material. She's much better professor comparing to manning or ngo

I assume Prof. Sayahi is new to teaching, be aware of that. I got an A in this course no problem for two reasons: Read the text book before class and again before the test-Do all the problems she recommends. Makes multiple choice work in your favor. Hardly went to her office but every time she was w students far beyond her schedules hours. Respect.

i have no problem with the professor, she does her job and i do mine. i just wanted to say that the gen chem textbook is the best. Is so easy to read and understand. i dont go to ectures because i actually enjoy reading the text book. if u struggle read the textbook-- its great. honest to god future chemist the textbook is awesome. i love it.

She is a good profressor but most people have trouble understanding her bcuz of her accent. If you read before class you'll be fine. Her slides are really helpful. Do more practice problem you do from the textbook the better your grade.

This class is honestly not a tough class as long as you actually pay attention. if you have questions, she is very kind and approachable. if you do the practice problems in the textbook you should be fine and she also gives bonus on her exams. the only bad thing ( or good thing) about the class is that it is solely based on the average of 4 tests.

Prof Sayahi is a really good professor. I previously took this course with another professor at UAlbany and failed horribly. Prof Sayahi explains things with good examples and if you study the notes and do some practice problems you will do good on hers tests. She's fair and you don't need to do the homework for a good grade. Would recommend.

Professor Sayahi explained the subject very clearly in her lecture. She's very helpful during office hours and lecture if you have questions. Tests are very fair and you should have no trouble as long as you read the slides, take notes, and do the practice problems assigned.

Professor Sayahi was a really nice professor who made herself very approachable and offered plenty of office hours to meet outside of class (although these were far too packed with students). Well prepared and great powerpoint notes. Class isn't too hard as long as you can read the powerpoints and do the questions she recommends.

Sayahi is kind and helpful. She isn't as articulate as other professors but she still puts in a good effort. If you can answer about 80% of textbook questions correctly you should find the exams to be incredibly easy (they are all multiple choice). Practice and repeat for o-chem. It's tedious, but not nearly as hard as people hype it up to be.

She is the best professor i have had so far at ualbany. She is really nice and will answer all your questions even if it takes hours--one girl was in her office for one and a half hours, made me mad but nice to know prof. cares--she will extend her office hours just for students. Btw, she has bonus questions (1-3) on tests. Mastchem adds +3 to avg

Prof Sayahi is a great professor despite her reviews. If you do well on Mastering Chem, you are bound to do well on the tests. Although your grade is only all 4 tests averaged, you can earn up to 2 extra points by doing well on Mastering Chem. Also, attend her office hours super early because it's always packed.

I didn't have the need to go the lectures, as all the material was just ripped from the book, but occasionally went to her office hours, and found her extremely helpful.

She's mostly a textbook interpreter, but a good one. She presents the material in a clear fashion, and she explains everything pretty well.

Great professor. Has a slight accent (not exactly sure what country), but still very understandable. Good lecturer. As long as you pay attention in lecture, copy notes, and do the practice problems she assigns at the end of the chapters, you'll ace the exams. Exams are structured very much like the practice problems, maybe even a little easier.

All of the info in class comes from the slides. If you pay attention and talk to her after class you should have no problem. The concepts taught are very easy. Overall a good professor and an easy class if you read over the slides and ask her for help. If you are still having issues sign up for CARRS

Lectures aren't enthralling as she discusses Power-Point slides more than she draws things out. Orgo is tough for students coming from Gen Chem because orgo requires different means of studying which no one will communicate to you until its too late. The curve is reasonable but most people will have to study hard to make it through. DO PROBLEMS!

I received an A in this class. There are ZERO short cuts to Orgo. She basically reads off the slides provided by the book, however she does well in explaining questions presented in lecture, and does delve further into things if its warranted. Do the Mastering Chem, 3% bonus85% for A Do EVERY question in the book. And read each chapter twice.

lectures are very clear and very well broken down.

Definitely would try your best to not skip class. She's a very sweet lady and will answer any of the 350 students questions in class. If you don't understand something she will re-explain it for you. I suggest taking notes even if you know the material and use the CARSS tutoring if you can.

Professor Sayahi is a total sweetheart. She is always available in office hours for extra help. Her final exam is not cumulative, which was great.

DO the practice problems and study!! Do not expect an easy A, chemistry is a subject you have to practice to understand! Sayahi was very helpful during office hours and she gives good advice on how to succeed in her class, I suggest going to her office hours when you don't understand something.

Dr. Sayahi is an excellent professor who answers questions, will do examples on the board, and is very welcoming. She is sweet and really knows what she is doing. Loved her for Gen Chem I, and am taking her for Gen Chem II. Text book needed for access code and practice problems to prepare for tests. The grading process is clear, and tests are fair.

Great professor. I didn't take chem in high school so I expected to do bad in this class. I got an A. By going to class, paying attention, reading her slides, and doing practice problems. Everyone who has failed must have not been putting in enough effort. Sign up for CARSS! Bought textbook for access code only. Put in the effort and you'll pass

Dr. Sayahi's honestly one of the best professors at UAlbany. She's not the greatest in lecture, but GO TO OFFICE HOURS! It helps so much, she's wonderfully patient and will do multiple examples with you until you understand it. If you don't do practice problems, you will fail. Her tests are fair, but only if you study.

Professor Sayahi was one of the best out of the professors that i had in my semester. If she didnt get through slides in class that info would not be on the exam. She does examples in class for problems in the chapters so id show up to every lecture. Make sure you do the end of chapter questions because she gets some test questions from them.

Professor Sayahi teaches in a way that makes sense and has a sense of continuity so that the tree of branch is built from trunk to branches to leaves. You can always raise your hand the instant you have a doubt and she'll halt and answer your questions. She is easy to the eyes as well. It was a joy to attend her classes.

Professor Sayahi's lecture can be boring, but if you read the textbook chapter/sections before coming to class, take notes on them, and pay attention to her in class, you'll be fine. She does a ton of example problems in class, so don't miss class if you struggle with chem. Overall very sweet and genuinely wants to help you succeed.

Office hours and carss tutoring help a lot. Her tests are super easy and she always give bonus questions. DO NOT SKIP the practice questions at the end of each chapter. If you study and do those questions you are guaranteed to pass all her tests. She's my favorite professor so far.

Chem is a tough subject. Its not like your history class where you can study the night before and get a good grade. People who complain about this Professor, will complain about any chemistry professor. Go to class and do her suggested back of chapter problems and you will shine. She is great and gives you chance to get 40 extra cred points.

Sayahi is amazing! As someone who knows (from gen. chem) how tough summer classes are & HATES CHEMISTRY, having her for Orgo 1 really made a difference. I don't think the people complaining on here realize that in Orgo you HAVE to do practice problems to succeed. However, she makes it as easy as she can & answers questions. She also grades easily!

If you took regents chemistry you will be fine. Tests are not as hard as you would expect but she does not curve them. Read all the slides for tests and if you understand it you will be fine. She gives good practice problems in class.

She gives multiple opportunities to ask questions during class and provides thorough explanations. Exams are hard, as expected in Gen Chem, so you have to work for your grade, but as long as you pay attention during lecture and copy the example problems as well as do the homeworks and review questions in the textbook, you will be fine.

I had her for both chem 1 and chem 2. She is nice and willing to help. I didn't have difficulties understanding her (because of her accent). Exams are not hard and she mostly doesn't curve.

She's amazing. She will help you and explain them very carefully. She puts everything in a PowerPoint and gives great examples.

To be honest, a lot of poeple dont like her because this is not just a class you can sit in and pass. You have to put in work but she explains things and takes her time. Yes it might be boring but she explains everything very well and if you needh er outside of class she is accessible and answers questions through email. Love her!!!

I'm a freshman and this is my first class. She has a PhD and is very smart. She has an accent, but that doesn't make it difficult to understand her. She takes time to review topics and answers questions efficiently. She is very sweet, but she is strict and does not tolerate cheating or impoliteness, as she should. I'm taking ACHM 121 with her next.

This class was the most challenging class I took during freshman year. Prof. Sayahi is a very smart lady who loves to explain things but she will only do so if questions are asked in lectures. She moves quickly through the material and the tests are extremely difficult. Study the slides, get extra help if needed and you will be fine.

This course was not hard, but you have to put the effort in to see the grade you want. She is super helpful if you go to office hours. Shes willing to work with her students. Also she does not offer extra credit but allows bonus questions on tests.

Class is pretty difficult but professor makes it so that she is reachable outside of class and is extremely helpful. Professor only grades off of tests and a minimal amount of outside work.

Here's the thing: you can't be lazy. This might not be an easy A class, but it isn't hard to get one either. Her slides are detailed, CARSS is always available and she always explains things in class. There is also ALEKS, which can help you master topics. I promise, if you put in even a little effort, you will get a good grade.

Dr. Sayahi is great, her lecture slides are clear and uploaded to blackboard. You don't need the textbook but it's helpful to further explain any slides you don't understand or for practice questions. The tests are fair, if you don't do well on the first one, don't get discouraged, just know that it doesn't get easier. Taking her ACHM121 class.

Sayahi is very sweet and caring - but she is strict. Her class is definitely doable but you HAVE to put the work in. Simply studying the slides and reading the textbook will not get you an A. You have to go to tutoring, office hours, USE COLIN HENCKS PRACTICE YOUTUBE VIDEOS BECAUSE THEY ARE ALMOST EXACTLY LIKE THE EXAM and do ALEKS.

Dr. Sayahi is very kind her test are usually 20-25 questions and fairly doable if you put the work in. She will only explain and answer questions only if they are asked. The textbook isn't necessary however the textbook questions that she provides in the syllabus. In order to do well you must practice problem and go over your notes.

Such a sweet professor. She will answer emails within a reasobale amount of time and help you to the best of her ability. There is only 5 exams, and you are only graded on 2 things; exams and ALEKS.

Overall great professor. Online course was well organized and attending her review sessions before an exam helped immensely.

Dr. Sayahi is my favorite professor of this semester. She puts the exact types of questions that are on the tests on the HW so if you know the HW you are set (no trick questions). There are also videos posted that walks you through every problem that she will give you. She is a very nice lady and an amazing professor!

She teaches very well and answers questions in class. I highly recommend using the free online textbook for practice questions. She is not reached easily outside of class because she has so many students. Tests are usually fair (an odd ball here and there). GO TO EVERY LECTURE AND TAKE NOTES! Sit close up, use paper and pen and you will learn.

Dr. Sayahi does lots of practice problems in class and answers questions if asked. Goes at a steady pace when teaching. Homeworks are 1 once a week, but she pushes it back occasionally if the lecture is behind. Around 4-5 tests during the semester, and the final. Tests are similar to homework problems, but can be more difficult than homework.

All the bad ratings are by people that did not put in the effort. They expect easy As or the professor is bad. She is an amazing teacher and knows her stuff. If you watch the YouTube videos provided, do the homework and study from the lecture slides for the exams, you'll do just fine. Chemistry isn't an easy subject so you have to put in the work.

The class is not difficult if you went to the lecture. 90% of people didnt go to class and complained about failing tests. The tests are quite literally questions pulled from the graded HW and lecture questions (which she will not provide unless u go to class). If you ask questions and went to the lecture. Easy A by all means

Dr. Sayahi is a very straight forward professor, she has never put trick questions on exams and if she sees that a lot of people got one question wrong she will give credit for it. This is my second time having her and she actually made me understand and enjoy chemistry like I never have before.

Be alert in class as she is a fast passed teacher; the coursework is what you would expect from gen chem. If science isn't a strong point go to office hours for extra help. Labs are conjoined in the grade so they help boost. Tests are generally short and are based directly on HW problems. Drops lowest quiz & HW grade not tests and has a class curve

She is a bit fast in lecture but will stop for questions and explain if you ask the material is a bit challenging but just go over lecture and homework problems as that is what the test is made from. Go to class if you miss a day you will be lost so don't skip she also is available for 1 on 1s during office hours. There is an overall curve as well.

A bit fast paste and a bit unorganized but is still an ok professor

Sayahi is great at explaining things in a way that you actually understand. She also has a lot of patience when students ask questions. Chemistry is a hard subject, so you will have to put in extra effort outside of class regardless of the professor. She's a bit boring, but at least you understand the material, which is the ultimate goal.

There are five tests worth 11% given during the semester and then the final is worth roughly the same. The homework is typically once a week, although some weeks there is none. She is clear in her teaching and while the lectures are boring, you can just study the slides to do well. People on here act like this class is the worst but it's not bad!

Prof. Sayahi is an amazing professor. She is thorough, patient, and makes a point to get to know her students. She goes at perfect pace in lecture and only 1 hw assignment a week, allowing multiple attempts. If you attend lecture & get help when needed, it is easy. She shouldn't be criticized for lab probs; she doesn't run the labs.

Dr. Sayahi is a great professor, she wants all of her students to do well and is always willing to help students. Tests are heavy, and they make up more than 60 percent of your grade. GO TO CLASS, she uses examples in class that arent always on the slide. Final grade is curved.

you have to practice chemistry in order to succeed: showing up to lectures, taking notes, studying office hours and tutoring provided by the school. if you do this you will succeed. points off because she needs to make more writing space on the exam given all the math and lecture should be longer.

I can't speak for everyone, but many of the bad ratings are from people who aren't willing to put in the time that chem takes to master.Her slides can be unclear if you skip class, which many people do, and don't do the examples with her.She's a great teacher, and kind & patient when helping you. Her tests are hard, but you can excel with practice!

She is an awesome professor that explains material in depth in lecture times (even if she is rushed by the clock). She holds office hours for many hours during the week, and answers questions with you slowly step by step, and will constantly check up on you during the problem to see if you follow. Just don't miss lectures, and PRACTICE!

Attendance is not mandatory/graded, so it got to a point where I already had to reteach myself the material for the tests through the lecture slides, and I ended up just never going to class and it was a great decision for me. The homework questions are the same style as the quizzes which are the same style as the tests. Lab is super easy

Professor Sayahi is a very nice woman cares about Chem. Her tests are relatively easy and she curved most. Its easy to get an A if you do aright of the tests and great in lab, hw and quizzes. Overall not a hard class at all. Attendance isn't mandatory so you can honestly just teach everything to yourself.

Professor Sayahi loves chemistry and it makes the class more interesting if you enjoy the class, but she isn't the best with big lectures you should definitely go to her office hours and homework help if you want to do better and fully understand what happens.

Dr. Sayahi is excellent - a patient, no-nonsense professor. Her lectures are clear and to the point, and she works through many practice Qs in lecture that are akin to the questions asked of us on the tedious chapter homeworks/weekly quizzes/exams. Gen Chem is too easy, however; Organic I will be a dramatic wake-up call.

Great professor, goes over your test in office hours. I barely attended lecture bc I don't learn like that. Lecture is her going over definitions + concepts with a few practice problems. To get good grades on my test I did the chapters practice problem set and hw, alternating between each for 1 week straight. Her exam review is hard but helpful.

Difficult course, but is a very caring professor. She rushes through material at an insane rate. Exams are biweekly, in person, math heavy,& difficult w/weekly HW. Attendance is not mandatory but skip at your own risk (she'll never review a concept twice). Some resources outside of class, free textbook&online videos but the only ACHM115/6 prof.

Sayahi is overall a great professor. She has clear lectures, clear grading criteria and overall, a welcoming professor. This is a chemistry course so it may be harder for some in comparison to others. My advice, attend her lectures, ask questions, and put in the work. If you put in the hard work, you will receive the grade you want.

Great, Kind professor, you get what you put in—content-heavy lectures with lots of practice problems. You will not do well if you don't go. All exams except the final were curved but generally fair. Homework due (almost) every week. Decent amount of practice problems and study material and you can always email or go to her office hours.

Dr. Sayahi is lecturer and her lectures are very comprehensive, even sometimes too slow. Her exams were all multiple choice and fairly easy. I recommend watching the online lectures on the Ualbany Chem Lab youtube channel if you missed lecture or need extra help with a chapter!

Many negative reviews come from those who aren't putting in the time needed to master chemistry. Her slides can be unclear if you skip class and miss the examples. She's a great, patient teacher, and while tests are tough, you can succeed with practice. Bonus points and helpful homework and lecture problems make it easier to excel!

I love Professor Sayahi she really cares about her students, she would give bonus points if u went to office hours and went over your exam really nice and overall great professor, her practice problems in lecture and on homework were almost identical to her exams. Wish she taught organic chem

Professor Sayahi is a very good professor she gives bonus points if you go to office hours to review ur exam, homework is easy and very helpful questions are very similar to exams and her lectures have lots of practice problems that are really helpful. Most of the bad reviews are from kids who are not willing to put any effort in her class.

As long as you show up to lectures and put in the work, this class really is not that bad. She's always available for her office hours and curves the tests. She'll always answer questions in class and make sure you understand it properly. Overall one of the best science teachers here

Dr Sayahis class is so doable if you just do the practice questions over and over and have chat gpt form similar ones. Prepare to study a week in advance for exams. She's so kind and offers extra credit at her office hours after tests if you go to go over everything with her. Go to her office hours, lectures, and practice you'll do fine.

Amazing professor was very lecture based though, attendance is not mandatory but I could not have passed the class without attending every lecture, she often solves problems during lecture that you wouldn't see in the slides. Also very kind and accessible outside of class