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He is a good teacher. Make sure to pay attention in class or you will fall behind. He responds back to emails fast, so you don't have to worry. Just do your work and turn it in on time.
Mr.Hou is a very nice professor and very understanding when to a students personal matters that may stop them from submitting an assignment on time. Most of his work is easy to understand and when you have a question about something and email him. He responded in a timely manner. He is also very professional.
Pretty good professor. Is lenient with late work. Plenty of grades.
Mr.Hou is very understanding, and he works with his students as long as you communicate with him
The professor's professional abilities are to have detailed lectures, but lack giving clear information.
A great professor
I like the fact thathe grades fair and accodingly. However, I do wish that he would conduct his lectors and flow of assignments at a slower pace so that you can truly understand and grasp the material better. Overall, he's a very nice and relatable teacher.
Harvey Hou is an amazing professor. He is the most respected and understanding teacher I have encountered as a student here at Alabama State University. I would recommend this course and I would definitely take this class again. 10/10 highly recommend.
Dr. Harvey Hou Senior Capstone Seminar is a great class filled with many different PowerPoints. He makes sure we as students understand the material and that its also easy.
Online class, pay attention in order to know what are you working with, and ask your doubts every time
Dr. Hou is a great professor who cares not only about the subject he teaches but about his students as well. His lectures are very straightforward and he provides the necessary study materials and samples for his tests and presentations.
Great teacher!!!
Great professor highly recommended.
Great teacher
Great
Great professor, very understanding with assignments and test. I would recommend all students to take this Professor.
Few assignments in all per smelter but worth many points. Instructions are clear & he is great at explaining. But of a language barrier but he writes everything down and posts on canvas. Big on participation, this is most of your grade. At least 1-2 group assignments & weekly ones.
I've been taking Dr. Hou since my first semester of graduate school fall of 2022 and I really like being his student. His lectures are clear and concise, he post everything via canvas and always lets us know what is going on in the class. He is very lenient so there is really no way for you to fail his class.
He's a good professor but he always does a group project and you have an individual presentation. Other then that he's an okay professor that does email you back.
Dr. Hou is very strict and clear on his expectations of his students. As long as you study and keep up with the material during lecture you are sure to pass the course and understand the material. Only that I wish was different was the lab portion of the class. I feel conducting actual labs, hands on, would better serve the experience.
Dr. Hou is a very easy teacher if you attend class and participate in the assignments and projects given. He has a clear grading scale and works with students. The hardest concept of his class would be the extensive test he gives and that's only due to the amount of time to complete it. I personally would recommend taking Dr. Hou again.
I would give his professional abilities a 9/10
This a great class and I would recommend the course.
The professor was great and I would take him again.
I woyld recommend this course to anybody because he is a great proffesor.
The lectures are very informative
He is such a great teacher even online. Gives homework after each lecture but gives 3 days to do it. If you take Notes during class you will pass the test
The overall difficulty level of the class is not too rigorous. Professor goes over chapter numerous times. Sometimes, professors note taking is not easily interpreted. Also, professor is not in offices sometimes for office hours.
The lectures are very informative. I enjoy the online study. I would recommend this class.
Overall, Good teacher and gives amazing feedback on any assignments
This professor is very caring and understanding. He is very straightforward and the assignments are also. Participation is key.
Dr. Hou is a great professor. He is very understanding and it is easy to pass his class as long as you participate and follow instructions. The assignments are very easy.
The lectures are very informative and important. The online study is great.
The lectures are great. Online study is helpful.
I took his online Forensic Science Survey, and he had good online lectures. He gives a lot of quizzes, but everything can be found in the book and he gives the specific chapter for each quiz. He is very enthusiastic about teaching and is always in a good mood during the lectures. His class is easy if you attend and do your work.
Two 2 tests all year. a lot of minor grade
Very Easy class, just complete your article presentation and show up to class.
Dr. Hou is gives great feedback and is always willing to help.
He is very understanding. He communicates very well.
The homework is easy, but the test are difficult. You can pass the class by completing all assignments. But if you dont complete the assignments or take the test, you won't pass.
The class is pretty easy. Do the work and present your projects. Also complete the study guide, it will help on the test. Completing the assignments will ensure a passing grade.
Dr. Hou is very informative on the lecture material. There is a lot of homework but it's not too hard to manage. This was taken online so our exams were timed for 50 mins which wasn't enough time to complete the exam so a lot of the time answers were rushed. Overall he's an awesome professor.
Dr. Hou is a great professor overall because he explains a topic and if you do not understand it he will kindly go over it with no hesitation. I think that he is lecture heavy so I recommend students to not have an early class like I did unless you are a morning person.
I really enjoyed this professor, and his class. Taking online classes can be difficult but I did NOT find his class too difficult online. His lectures were top notch, he was very well organized and you could tell he cares a lot about his students and how they are doing in class. He was very easy to reach and responded fairly quickly!
Would definitely take this class again
I've taken this professor before and he is clear on what he expects. His grading is clear and direct. But as long as you show up and do the work you will be fine.
He is a good professor. He doesn't allow retakes and no extra credit but he is a really nice teacher so make sure you complete all of your work.
Dr. Hou is a good professor. His lectures and assignments are straight to the point. If you ask him he will send you videos of lectures. I would take him again.
Dr.Hou is a nice professor. He will send you the lectures and go over anything you don't understand.
Professor Hou is a great professor I took him for 141 and 142. I got an A in 141 and probably will have a B in 142. He gives you everything you need to take the tests but its not a lot of wiggle room because tests are only 8 questions so if you miss a problem you're already at a B
Harvey Hou is a sweet professor. His test are kinda difficult but he gives a lot of homework and assignments to make up for average grade. He will help you if you ask.
He is a good teacher who is willing to help you learn material if your struggling. (he cares)
Lectures and practice test questions are important to pay attention to as the test questions and examples used in lectures are ideally similar to the questions on the test.
Very organized and gives a schedule of the entire semester.
Make sure to attend class
Dr. Hou is a great teacher.
Very nice man.
He's a great professor! And he truly cares, just make sure you stay on top of communication etc if you know you're gonna have to make up assignments at the end of the semester!
Not an hard professor but can be hard to understand at times. Make sure you prepare for the tests because they don't have that many questions
Dr. Hou is exceptionally kind and sweet individual. He comes in every morning with a smile and positive attitude. I do wish more of the in class time was spent on forensic chemistry material. Although, i see the usefulness of the other material.
Great professor easy going
Personally I love this teacher, but it is important to be in class for the lectures he does post what he writes on the board onto canvas. Although in class he does go more in to detail to help students understand better. With the language barrier he might miss understand questions sometimes, so try to be clear when asking.
It is a little hard to understand his lectures and his notes, but he is willing to help over email.
Professor Hou's class is not difficult as long as you study the material he goes over in class. He doesn't try to overcomplicate the subject, so if you struggle with chemistry he is a good professor to have. He is also really accessible outside of class and responds to emails quickly. You can tell he really cares about his students.
Dr. Harvey is a good teacher, I just wish he would break analyze what he teaches. Like go into great detail because since his accent is strong, it makes it harder for us to understand the work.
He is a good professor, sometimes it can be difficult to understand but he always goes the extra mile to help students understand or get better help.
The class for the most part is easy but Dr.Hou does have an accent so there might be trouble understanding the lesson.
Good teacher, just hard to understand sometimes so you have to really pay attention and process everything he says!
Dr. Hou is well educated with Chemistry. He gives homework and it is related to what was discussed in class. The only thing I would recommend him change is going over the homework on our review days or posting how the problem is done after the due date. The test are pretty straightforward from the standards that are taught.
Professor Hou, is an overall grate professor, But sometimes he doesn't make things clear. I be feeling like he be missing some points when taking notes. Other than that he is a very understanding professor.
YOU JUST HAVE TO STUDY PROPERLY IN ORDER TO BE ABLE TO PASS THIS CLASS. THAT'S THE TRICK.
Professor Hou's class is very enjoyable especially if you are already familiar with chemistry. His lectures are not very difficult to understand. I appreciate that we go over everything that is on the test either in class or on the assignments, so if I do badly on a test it is likely due to a lack of preparation on my end.
Great professor
Great professor and very easy class. Only two oral presentations and you have to ask one question for each presenter, so attendance is important.
Dr. Harvey Hou is a great teacher so far. He's very good when it comes to addressing his students both in and out of class. He's by far one of the fastest responding teachers when it comes to student emails. His class can be a bit difficult due to his accent but that shouldn't discourage you from takin his course.
He is an amazing professor and is very good when it comes to communicating with his students.
Good Teacher, really study the material he gives you because you will do good on the test.
Professor Hou class is not hard as long as you pay attention in class. Missing lectures can cause confusion. One thing I like about Dr. Hou he will work with you if you let him know in advance and your actually trying. My least favorite part about the class is we get homework after learning something new but it's benefical.
He is a good professor, however , be able to pay attention in class because his tests are hard so make you are take notes during his lectures and studying them. I like in class that during his lectures he give us a 3 minute break to ourselves before continuing the lecture.
Don't come to this class and expect an easy grade!!
Something that I like about this class is that he cared about our grades a lot and made sure that we our work done. One thing I disliked about the class was nothing really because everything we learned was very straightforward and it wasn't a hard class.
It helps you a lot and understands the class topics very well.
Very heavy on lectures, can be hard to understand at times, very understanding professor
Must pay attention and do some outside work to better understand. Should have some prior understanding of chemistry to easily succeed in the class. One thing I like is that he is very caring and understanding when you approach him. I also like how he gives plenty of assignments to help balance out test grades.
He is foreign so it is it hard to catch what he is saying sometimes when lecturing. He also talks fast and writes fast when taking notes so be prepared to write.
He is a very good teacher
He is my favorite professor and willing to work with you so that you understand and get the most of out his class.
He is a very good teacher.
It helps you a lot and understands the class topics very well.
the teacher is very good.
I highly recommend taking Professor Hou. This class can get a bit difficult, but he always provides help and is always open to questions and concerns. He always comes into class with the brightest smile, and you can truly tell he values his students and their education. Happy Learning!
great professor and has great lectures. can work on pronunciation a little more but if you pay attention, you will get it.
Mr. Hou makes this class very easy as long as you attend class and participate. It also has a great format.
He is an excellent teacher.
Mr. Hou is a wonderful teacher. He gives students a document that allows them to know what material could be on the test and walks through the format of the test. The only thing he could find improvement on is finding videos or creating his own videos by screen recording class notes . Due to students find it difficult reworking problems after class
He is so caring, he'll help his students in any way he's able to. His class can drag on from time to time but he gives small breaks in the middle of his lectures. Stay on top of the assignments and there's no way for you to fail.
I like how he is helpful. I wish there was more study material
He is a good teacher and knows what he teaches, but you don't have time to practice the topics, so you must pay attention in class. If you have any questions he'll answer them in and out of class and also respond to emails very quickly. He grades heavily on exams which I don't particularly like because I'm not a good test taker.
One thing I like about Dr. Hou's class is he gives you an A+ on all homework as long as you turn it in on time. One thing I don't like is he could explain the material better. An improvement he can make is to make better sense of the material he is introducing and going preparing us better for the test.
What i like about his class is that he tests us based on all what he teaches us and he gives us break in between the lectures when its too bulky.There's really nothing i can say about what i don't like about his class, he's a good teacher, can be hard to understand sometimes but you have to pay attention,do your personal study to pass his class.
What i like is that he tests us based on what he teaches he's a good teacher, can be hard to understand sometimes but you have to pay attention,do your personal studying to pass his class.
I like how Dr. Hou is extremely understanding and an amazing professor. I wouldn't improve anything about the class, the class already amazing.
He has a strong accent which maked it hard to understand the lesson.
His accent is strong which makes it hard to understand so you Will end up having to study on your own. his tests are actually what he goes over during class. One thing I wish he did was upgrade grades frequently. But overall its a good class
He explains everything down to assignments in depth. If theres anything you dont understand he will explain it again for you to get it. Class is pretty easy just show up and get the work done.
Great Professor!
Submit all assignments on time. You will pass!
He has a strong accent but if you don't understand, he willl explain again. Make sure you pay attention. He does respond very quickly when it comes to emailing him about an assignment or if something is wrong. His class can be hard if not studying. Other than that he is a great professor.
This professor is really great and helpful. I would definitely recommend him as a chemistry teacher!!
He is a great professor and very understanding. You just need to turn your work in on time and study for tests.
He is a really nice professor, but following along with notes and the test can be difficult. Just make sure to pay attention and go over everything on the study guide.
He is a great professor and is very understanding. Make sure you do all homework and turn it in on time. Study for test.
He is very organized and gives you clear due dates and Class expectations. He provides all of the notes online. If you understand how the periodic table works prior to this class it is easy to get through Otherwise you may have some studying to do. Reading the chapters may take a long time but the rest of the homework was easy.
The class was good just make sure to pay attention in lectures if you have no understanding of chemistry. You have to listen because you might get lost in the notes alone. Overall, good teacher.
You will have homework assignments due 3 days after it is available or the same day depending if it is an online session. Also, make sure you go over what you are expected to know for your test.
The class overall isn't hard, long as you pay attention during class and study you'll be fine. He also gives you 3 days to complete an assignment.
Great Professor, there is a bit of a language barrier but other than that he is a great professor. Make sure to review notes before tests!
Hard to understand
Thank you !
his accent very hard to understand
He actually teaches and doesn't just read off the slides. He gives examples and provides homework to help you practice.
You have to learn a lot of your own time he will give you the necessities but that's it. Tests aren't worth a lot, and you will have many homework assignments. He doesn't explain things well so you will need to go ask him many questions. If you are a visual learner this class might be for you.
Dr. Hou is an easy and simple professor. Everything you will do for class is laid out in a schedule. The only downfall is the class isn't very hands-on.
Does a good mix of online and in person classes
Dr. Hou is a great professor. He gives assignments so that you have to read and understand the material. He also encourages discussions in class that everyone benefits from. You can always stop by his office during his office hours or send him an email if you need assistance. He responds to emails pretty quick.
Hou is a great teacher. His class is pretty easy. He makes the material easy to understand. He keeps a consistent schedule throughout the year so you always know what is due and what is expected. Possible improvement: leave notes when grading on canvas so that we can understand what we lost points on
I loved how the class was extremely organized. Schedules for the entire semester was put on canvas, so surprises when it came to this class.
Forensic science survey was a hybrid class. This professor was great. Go to class because the test are lecture and online study based. The only thing I wish is that when you finish turning in an online study to canvas, you could go back to view your answers.
Awesome professor !
he's a nice teacher, just make sure you pay attention to what he's saying because you could get confused easily.
Dr. Hou is an exceptional teacher and has a great phenomenal lectures. He is a great teacher who is respected and makes sure you succeed as a student. Also, his assignments are not hard and make sure you require the text book online. The group project is easy as well as your presentation for your class.
Dr Hou is very accessible outside of class and you can tell he cares about his students. His tests are pretty simple as long as you come to class and do the homework. He also provides study outlines prior to tests so you know what to study for.
Professor Hou, is a good professor, he's pretty understanding, id take him again especially because he cares about his students and that's needed when you get to college!
great teacher; very flexible, understanding and cool
One of the best!
He's a good teacher. Some information can be explained better.
This is my second-semester taking Professor Hou, and I genuinely enjoyed the class. I do dislike the fact that it's 8 am, but other than that, it's an excellent class. He's very sweet, and you can genuinely tell he cares about his students. Not one day goes by when he is not wearing a smile. His lectures can be heavy, but I do recommend him.
He is very straightforward with grading criteria and what will be on tests and projects. He is also very nice and easy to work with and reach out to if any questions need answering.
Easy teacher, just make sure you turn assignments in on time!
Attendance is mandatory
He is simple professor. Tutoring helped me through the course. The tests were fairly simple, it helps to remember terms and formulas.
He was good. Tutoring really got me through this class
Pretty straightforward class and teacher. If you do the work and turn in everything on time you are going to do good in the class. Tests are easy just study the learning materials.
Dr. Hou is a very straight forward teacher and is a lax grader. He is always in a good mood when teaching, which shows his passion for the work. The tests are pretty average in difficulty, and he assigns online work for you to be comfortable with the material.
Great teacher very easy to understand the lessons being taught
Class is not that hard, but you have to attend and study before tests.
Not a hard class. Lecture heavy
Dr.Hou was a great professor sometimes hard to understand but he make sure that he helps you out in order to pass the class.
Great professor, would highly recommend
He is a teacher who explains the class material very well. uses the book and gives the necessary material on the blackboard.
Easy and understanding. All you have to do is submit the work and study.
Really good teacher will make sure you understand all test
overall good professor.
Mr. Hou is an Ok professor. You have to really study to pass this class. He will definitely work with you if failing.
Very nice teacher
Make sure you remember the formulas from the lectures for the tests.
Professor Hou, is willing to help further understand information. There will be homework after classes to ensure you understand information. Other than the homework the class is good. In order to show the best results attendance is mandatory, although all notes will be posted on canvas after lectures.
This class is pretty simple. He encourages that you actually know the topic instead of just reading from slides. Great professor!
This class is very easy. He gives good feedback. He also is extremely helpful when you need help.
Great professor overall
Dr. Hou is a great professor. Just make sure you come to class. Attendance is mandatory!
Professor Hou is willing to help you understand the material. Doing the homework is key to success. Unstuckstudy AI and the textbook are also great study tools. Attendance is mandatory, but worth it.
Doesn't actually teach lectures and doesn't offer help to students who need it even during office hours.
I like the online study days, and the work is very easy.
His tests and quizzes are mainly open response so be prepared to read and study!
I love that everything is graded equally and laid out in the rubric on the syllabus. The one thing I would change would be more exams so your grade doesn't suffer as bad if you miss up. As well as being able to see the average on canvas. He is a grey professor and explains things very well as well as he posts his notes on canvas.
He is a good professor. The class could be fun as it is forensic chemistry. I wish we discussed the bookwork in class to better understand the forensic aspect rather than it being online independent work only. Also, labs should be hands on rather than theory based. The class gets boring because it doesn't include the forensic hands on aspects.
Dr. Hou was very good at conveying the course information in a clear and concise way. I would 100% have him as my chemistry prof again. The only thing I would change is that I wish he could give more practice material. I know some students have a problem with profs who give a lot of homework, but I need homework to understand material better.
Homework that's not for the sake of busywork but rather prepares you for the test to come.
Good educational homework assignments
The online study is very important and he is very helpful.
He could be a great teacher, I think we move too fast. I personally don't think that the homework helps me! He offers help but by the time you get help it be another test then another lecture.
Professor Hou is a good professor who is very kind. You can tell that he enjoys teaching chemistry and has a passion for the subject. His class is fairly easy as he gives you the dates of everything at the start of the semester and does not assign a lot of work. I wish he would provide more practice problems and that our labs were more hands-on.
Based on the two times that I have taken Dr. Hou, and I can honestly say that he is a professor that loves his job and his students! He is kind and understanding, but do not take advantage of him. He expects you to do your part as the student and meet him in the middle!
He is a very good professor all test is in person no cheat sheet!
He is a great chem teacher! His positivity along with his aspiration to help and teach makes the class very enjoyable. I like the class; only thing that I am iffy about at times are the online studies. They come from the textbook, and sometimes they don't fully click with me but we don't usually go over those assignments when we get to class.
Great professor All test are just in person with closed notes !
Dr. Hour is a wonderful professor. Although he has an accent, I am able to understand what I am being taught. He readily answer questions in class and emails outside of class. I would recommend his chemistry class to all students. Thank you for giving me a new found appreciation for Chemistry.
He is very understanding as long as you do what you are supposed do, and communicate with him when you have anything going on.
Dr.Hou is a good professor and the class is fun. I wish the class were more hands-on regarding the lab work and discussed the concepts from the textbook more to get a better in-depth understanding of the forensic aspect of the class.
Dr. Hou's tests are easy and he is very lenient when grading. Lecture heavy, but you are given a lot of assignments that take maybe 30min. Attendance is graded.
Dr. Hou is very informative when he is giving his lectures. Very lenient and willing to help you. He is very understanding as long as you communicate with him. He answers his emails fairly quickly and loves when you ask questions.
Dr.Hou is very understanding when life tend to happen. The course work is not bad at all but you have to pay attention to material given.overall would recommend.
I love the online format because it is recorded. I also like how all of the notes from the lecture are uploaded to canvas.
Good teacher have to read notes and really study to pass the class if you don't study you won't succeed
He is understanding and if there is any difficulty is easy to get in contact with. He's open to help with anything.
Very great professor!
This professor is very understanding
Refers to the online/physical textbook often. Dr. Hou is very easy to approach and ask questions. Make sure you attend lectures. Lab is basically another in class lecture.
I really like my professor cer
I enjoyed this class it was pretty easy to keep up with and the study guides made the test not that difficult.
This professor is pretty easy, but you really have to pay attention in class as they are lecture heavy! Always available for contact. Doesn't do a lot of interactive lab work or discuss the concepts to get a better understanding in class.
He is very
So far, Professor Hou has been a great professor for my 141-03 class! I know that I am always able to ask questions (however I usually have very little questions as his lectures are very easy to follow and understand). I will definitely take his class again for my second chemistry class.
Mr. Hou is a great professor who assist you with any concerns or complications. He has great communication skills, understanding, and very respectful. This is the second year I have taken his class and nothing about him has change which is a good thing. I am very honored to have a teacher who care about my grades as much as I do.
He's a really good professor, who makes sure that you understand. Some days he gives us a virtual lesson via zoom or a homework lesson, instead of an in-person lecture.
He's a great instructor who makes sure you grasp everything. We answers any questions given with no problem. Test are easy if you refer back to the lectures.
I really enjoy the online studies that we have even though you only have one day to the assignments. Lectures aren't that heavy and they are easy to remember and easy notes. His class is not that hard but just keep up with assignments.
Nothing to be added. Just do the work
Great professor. Mr. Hou makes sure that you understand the work and labs. Easy teacher to work with!! Just go to class and do the work!
Mr.Hou is very nice and understanding. If you need anything just email him and he will reply quickly as possible.
Professor Hou is an outstanding educator who makes complex topics engaging and easy to understand. His passion for teaching, approachable nature, and dedication to student success create an inspiring learning environment. I highly recommend their classes!
Professor Hou is understanding and fair when it comes to any emergencies or problems with attending class in person. Most of the course load is just homework questions on textbook chapters, exams, a group project, and an oral presentation. Overall, a fairly easy course as long as you do the work and study.
I've never taken Dr. Harvey Hou before, My initial reaction was a mixture kindness and compassion. He is highly accommodating. Everything is placed on Canvas in case you missed something. He gets back to you promptly. If you fail his class it's because YOU did not apply yourself. He's an excellent professor!
Very kind man, lecture heavy course with difficult subject.
Good professor.
This class is more of a teach yourself type of class. As though I suggest going to the lectures, answers may not be answered as you expect it to be. You must study in this class to get a good grade or a decent grade. However, I do suggest that he make his class more hands on.
This class was very easy and make sure to ask questions when you are confused. He will help out in any way he possible can.
He's a good professor
very easy class, just show up. not very assignment-based outside of a presentation, but he always gives very detailed written-out instructions.
I have taken Dr. Hou four times in my college career. He is a great professor. Isn't a harsh grader, responds to emails rather quickly and is consistent and clear with assignments or tests.
highly recommend for chemistry. Answers question, may some sometime has language barrier, but able to help students understand assignments clearly.
As long as you do your homework and pay attention to lectures, you'll be fine
As long as you do your homework and follow along in lectures, you'll be fine
Although his class is easy, it is a class where you have to truly know your material for his test and quizzes.
His class is fairly simple, as long as you write your notes. The tests are okay.
He's a pretty good professor; he will work with you if you ask him. Switch between in-person lectures, Zoom, and online lectures, keep up with the schedule. Tests and Exam information is usually sporadic, so make sure you study the information as it is given to you. Overall a nice individual,and I would take the class again.
He is very patient with students but ask him questions if in trouble with something
You do not get A heads up On some of the online assignments which can cause you to miss the Assignment. '
Dr. Hou doesn't explain his lectures. Basically, he tells you what you need to go study for the tests and its on you to figure out what chapter he's talking about. his lessons jump all over the book. When you ask ?'s he answers in a way where he repeats the question back to you without an actual answer.
Dr. Hou is a decent teacher. He teaches in a note taking manner, so if you can teach yourself through notes if you miss a class then you will be fine. I'd advise if you decide to take him, attend the class because you will better understand in person more than on your own. His labs are not really hands-on, similar to lecture. Always check canvas.
taught well in class with the options to see the lessons in canvas afterwards
He explains all the lectures good he do review days before we have a test. He emails back fast if we have any questions highly recommend.
The lectures are your key to passing this class. As long as you look over your notes on your free time you will be fine. I wish he could have gave us the study guide for our test a few days earlier. Other then that he's a pretty good teacher.
He honestly isn't hard and very lenient.
He's a really good professor, I'm not done with his class but he's really caring and responds to emails quickly! We heavily use the textbook so get ready to read. He gives a lot of homework but it's straight from the book! Test are on paper and you HAVE to study for them. He gives grace for makeup up work but just don't
I took Dr. Hou for Chem 141 and 142 and I enjoyed both semesters. Test aren't open book and hard but he works with you, the homework assignments help.
Easy class, as long as you do the work! It helps if you show up to class and read your material.
He has a strong accent. But, he is very helpful/ accommodating and will work with you to make sure you understand what is going on in class.
i think he is a chill professor.
He's a pretty chill guy .
Good professor, easy to talk to, cares about students
Good professor, easygoing, cares about students
I would take him again, he was very understanding and worked well with his students. As well as he was very accommodating.
Very good with responding back with emails in a timely manner. Needs to explain lectures better.
Overall easy class , just participate and do your work and you will pass
Hybrid class (half online half in person), easy with a few curve balls.
Dr. Hou is a great professor! He replies to emails fast and can provide extra assignment help during office hours/after class. Assignments are very easy as long as you do the reading. Youll need a textbook, so there will be some reading. Some days are online, but others require attendance. Overall, good class with a chill and supportive professor.
Dr. Hou is a great professor! He replies to emails fast and offers extra help during office hours/after class. Assignments are easy as long as you do the reading. You will need a textbook for this class. Some days are online, but others require attendance. Overall, a good class with a chill and supportive professor.
I will definitely recommend him. He is a great teacher, and his class is very easy to pass.
Dr.Hou is one of if not the best professor that i have had so far, he is really caring and understand. during lectures he has no problem with going back and explaining anything. Dr.Hou is a great professor i really suggest you taking his class!
Mr. Hou is a very good teacher. He goes over the things that we're teaching over and over again before he assigns test. He's also very nice and understanding, if you have any problems or questions you can either email him or come to his classroom and speak to him directly
He likes to talk a lot and is hard to follow sometimes. Doesn't really go into depth on the lecture just give you a brief introduction and feels like you have to figure it out on your own
I rate this professor a 10/10 . Be prepared for weekly test , homework assignments etc. it's not hard just pay attention and ask questions if you don't understand.
Dr. Hou is very thorough in his lectures and is very eas
Pretty chill. Thumbs up.
I feel like I haven't retained any information I was taught, in reality I felt like I was just watching him study every lecture. However he is a very sweet guy reasonable and understanding but if you're looking to actually learn something I'd recommend tutoring.
He's a very good professor. My chem class is not hard to follow and he explains things well. The homework he gives are not difficult and he makes it clear that you ask for help. The class is great overall. I have no complaints. He's a nice guy.
Dr.Hou is a great teacher, I definitely would take him again. He made chemistry very easy to learn and he went over everything. We did have a test every two weeks but before it he would give us a study guides we know what the test would be on, plus its only eight questions on the test. Very good, easy to understand, and easy projects.
Professor Harvey is by far one of the easiest professors I've had!! just make sure you study and make sure you're in class for lectures, and you're guaranteed to pass! He doesn't lectured heavy + there is minimum work load.
GREAT TEACHER!
Really nice and understanding person. I just haven't really learned much.
He is very sweet and understanding. The oral presentations are easy and the HW assigned are also easy. On the other hand it is kinda hard to follow along with the information being taught. I suggest getting a tutor.
Gives just a brief description of the material you're supposed to know in the lectures, and you have to do the rest on your own.
Dr. Hou, is a great professor. He responds in a timely manner. everything he has ever said in class will be located via canvas if you can't remember. He will stick to his schedule that is posted, and if anything changes he will let you know ahead of time.
Dr. Hou is an excellent professor. He outlines the course clearly and sets realistic expectations that help students stay on track. He is very punctual and incorporates hybrid days, which I especially appreciate as they provide flexibility and support for mental health. He also goes above and beyond by making himself available, even after hours.
Teacher won't let you make up any test or quiz. I got into a car accident and he wouldn't let me make up the test I made and I was sent to the hospital.
Nice, not hard if you study.
I had the privilege of taking Chemistry with Dr. Hou, and I can honestly say he is one of the best professors I've ever had. His teaching style makes complex material much easier to understand, and he has a real gift for breaking down challenging concepts into simple, clear explanations.
He was smart fun and fair
He funny cool and fair
He has a very great teaching style . He explains everything well and is willing to go over it if anyone needs help.
He is very helpful and I love that he already have a schedule ready for the whole year one what needs to be done on what day!!
Dr. Hou is a very kind person and that carries into his teaching style, he is very mild mannered. His classes are usually structured the same way so you always know what assignments or tests are upcoming.
He was not a bad professor, it's just that when learning chemistry you often need a good breakdown and he moves very fast. He also has an accent which is occasionally hard to understand and I feel bad asking him to repeat himself. The tests match the study guide or list he gives but it isn't exact. There are some things on it that wont be the exam.
Class is fairly easy. Lots of online assignments and only two tests. Overall grade is majorly based off the tests, but as long as you study and attend classes, it's easy. Oral presentations 1-2 times. A group report. Professor is chill, so don't be afraid to ask for help! He responds quickly to emails and is always kind and considerate of your time
He is very easy to contact through email, and is very understanding so if you have any issues you can come to him. You do have to study the material though, in order to pass the tests. He gives enough assignments for you to do that though.
Make sure that you can master the computer. If not, the course will be stressful.
Dr. Hou is very thorough in his lectures and is very easygoing. Chemistry is notoriously a difficult subject to learn, however Dr. Hou's lectures certainly help for the tests. Make sure to review any homework that is given as it helps a bunch for the tests.
Dr. Hou is a great professor to set you up for forensics. His teaching style is straight forward and he posts all his lecture notes on canvas if you missed class. He is a tech savvy professor, so that is one thing to look out for. His test are straight forward, study his guides, notes, and online assignments.
He really works with his students.
Very nice professor, manageable workload, a little soft spoken though.
I really enjoy Mr.Hou's class. I've taken him three times, for different classes, and I never have a bad experience and he helps you out. Real straightforward.
This professor is fair and gives more than enough time to turn in assignments. Thoroughly goes through all material and makes sure it is available to us after class on canvas. He answers all questions and emails.
Very nice and respectful professor, grades assignments very fast and not much work in the class. Nothing I would really change about the way he runs the class or teaches.
Very helpful and understanding. Class instructions can be a little confusing at times but easy to pass if you just do the work.
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As long as you study you will pass.
Took a lot of notes, wasn't really learning nothing
Professor Hou is a good teacher who makes his class very easy to pass. I advise you to take him over any other professor.
Overall, the class is really only as difficult as you make it. If you put in the effort, stay on top of the calendar he provides, and study the material he highlights for the tests, you will find his classes to be very doable. With Dr. Hou's guidance and support, success is within reach, and you will feel confident throughout the course.
This teacher is very kind and understanding if you miss work. But please don't get behind on work, the assignments really add up.
He gives you everything you need to succeed, just stay consistent. Great teacher.
He assigns a lot of homework
I love the interaction in class he has and his lectures. There isn't much I would want to change about this course.
Best professor at Alabama State.
Mr.Hou is a great professor , he is very helpful the class is lecture heavy but he makes it fun and make sure as students everyone understands
Very clear in his grading criteria. Make sure to pay attention in lectures because that is what's on the test.
He is awesome and easy going !!!
Mr Hou's is a friendly teacher! Have an issue with an assignment? Let him know! He's very understanding and helpful. The assignment will add up if you're behind so try not to fall too far back. He's very organized and he makes the lessons easy to comprehend. Stay on track to anyone who will take this class, you got this!
Dr.Hou is an excellent professor for Forensic Chemistry. I just wished the in-person sessions were more interactive. Other than that, it's a really good class and he's a very sweet and understanding man.
Dr. Hou is a very nice and understanding professor. If you are confused about any instructions he will quickly give you feedback until you understand. He responds to emails quickly. Overall a very nice experience in his class.
The professor explains it in a way that's easy to follow. He takes time to go over hard topics and gives good examples to help us understand. He moves at a good pace, answers questions, and makes sure everyone keeps up. He's mindful when it comes to missing assignments. He does a good job teaching.
It is okay but I wish it was a little slower seem like we were on three new subjects every week
Professor Hou's class layouts are about the same for every course. Lectures are posted in Canvas afterwards to review which helps if you miss a lecture. He does post study guides for tests. Tests are usually a few questions that are written. Homework is usually due in one day or 3 days. He is accessible outside the classroom and replies quickly.
Loved this class very hands on he made sure to explain everything
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