this guy is the nuts!!!!he is a bloddy legend in the making, and i wish i could be as good as him one day. hope to see you again my son

It was a great class!

Dr. Ball is honestly a really good teacher... he is very smart and although he goes through his notes fast, which he warned us in the beg. of the semester he would, he is very helpful during office hours... Dr. Ball is a really chill teacher and Im excited to take him again.

I took his Lab class, he's a complete nerd. He's really passionate about Chemistry, and if you do anything wrong in the lab, he'll notice right away. I would recommend taking his Lecture class though because he seems pretty knowledgeable

If you are not a chem major take Chemistry in Society. He fills his lectures with tons of "fluff" that you don't need to know. So make sure you get the meat of the info. The actual Science stuff. But he will sometimes add the "fluff" to his tests. HOWEVER he always finds a way for xcredit, Ex: your name sometimes= 5pts. Oh and his ppt's are online!

If you are willing to put in the time and effort you can get an A, he is VERY willing to put in the time to help you during office hours. His midterms are curved 10% which helps a lot, plus they're not too hard, just do all the practice problems he assigns. He also has quizzes which help to prepare for the midterms and to see what you need work on.

I don't understand the fuss everyone else is creating with this professor. Yes, he is very attentive to detail, so your lab notebooks have to be detailed, but that doesn't make him an unfair grader. He's helpful, and if you see him during office hours he will always help you. An A+ is definitely attainable.

He is a fast paced guy. He goes through very quick but all his power points are online ahead of time so just print those out and then take notes on them and you will be fine. I didn't think the tests were too hard if you study. Others hate him, but he is probably my favorite teacher.

Very smart guy. Very clear with his teaching. Rarely made mistakes during lecture. His lectures engaged me and he was also very open to questions. He wasn't the most helpful person during office hours but did help. Tests were reasonable, nothing too extraordinary. Very fair amount of homework. I am very thankful of his online notes.

Knows his subject well. He is very easy to reach and will take time to help you if you ask.

Brilliant professor; slides are clear and simple w/ multiple examples even though he goes way too fast.Very flexible w/ hrs via appointments and helpful; tests are fair enough;comprehensive final was surprisingly tricky b/c part of it test on knowing concepts of certain equations.Overall,it was okay class; recommended professor. Take him.

I know a lot of people didn't like Dr. Ball at all, but I thought he was great. He talks fast and has crappy hand-writing, but he knows his stuff. I had him for 151 lecture and lab and 152 lab and thought he was great. And he's super helpful in office hours. Definitely recommend him for lab - it's more relaxed and he explains more.

Dr. Ball rushed through his lectures but his powerpoints are very insightful. When I went to office hours he would never give me the answer to a question but he would help me to try to reach the answer. If you take his class you will have to put a lot of time and effort into studying.

This class is difficult. Dr. Ball is very intelligent and he is always willing to help. Office hours are a must. His sarcasm is entertaining for those that understand and although the class is fast pace with a lot of information, he does an excellent job teaching it.

Dr. Ball is brilliant. Definitely knows what he is talking about but goes VERY quickly. He is very helpful during office hours, he will essentially walk you through all the homework questions if you ask. Tests require a lot of studying but he holds review sessions before each one. I found skimming the textbook before lecture helpful.

Really not a hard class. He knows students at this level don't like chemistry, and he curves everything way more than necessary. If you do the homework and read the book, this class is a very manageable one.

Great teacher. Picky and makes you think but once you figure him out it's easy to get tens on lab reports. There will be no faking knowledge with Dr. Ball but he is very helpful and super brilliant. If you aren't into sarcasm or want an easy A don't take him, but it you get on his good side and crack a joke he will forever help you out.

He's not that hard, 5 quizzes and 9 problem sets (due once every 1-2 weeks), but he removes worst one of each as long as you do them all. Midterm and a final, gives extra credit to start on both. Most importantly if you go to class and take notes that pretty much is the quizzes and tests; everything comes from the lectures so you should go to class

If you come to lecture, read the book, and actually spend time on doing the homework, it's a manageable class. The lecture PPT slides AND STUDY GUIDES FOR THE TESTS are online. He does give extra credit on both the midterm and final. And he drops your lowest grade from homework and problem sets. I liked him, he's funny in a quirky way!

I absolutely loved Dr. Ball! Yes at first i thought he was a little difficult and unfair but go to office hours and he is amazing! one of the funniest teachers i have encountered and pretty fair guy. I love him take him for lab but not if you just want to slack off

Dr. Ball often seems annoyed on the surface but in lab and in office hours, he's a super nice and funny guy! His grading is kind of harsh but once you get used to it, it isn't difficult to get a 13+ out of 15 on labs. He tells you exactly how he wants it if you ask him. Lets you use notebook on quizzes and makes lab interesting. I'd recommend him!

Dr. Ball understands you aren't taking Chem 101 bc you're interested in the subject. He has a quirky sense of humor that I liked. He does talk fast. The class is 60% review from HS chem. He can be a tough grader but he'll always say exactly what you did wrong. 6 quizzes, 15 homework sets (lowest dropped for both), 2 tests.

Dr. Ball is a very smart guy. Lectures are grueling but you can certainly learn. I really like the guy and respect him because he definitely knows how to teach. Chem isnt easy but I really liked the class.

Dr. Ball is tough grader but a great professor. He adds humor to the lab and is always willing to help and reexplain to make procedures more clear. I disliked lab in general but enjoyed having him as a professor.

Hilarious professor, made Chem 152 worth going to at 8 in the morning. He's more than happy to give you feedback/answer questions during office hours, as long as you're willing to go in and get help. He knows his stuff, and though he moves fast it's not an impossible class by any means.

Loved Dr. Ball. He is a tough grader, but if you go into office hours, he is very helpful. He speaks kind of quickly during lectures, but other than that he is a great guy. Super intelligent and resourceful. He is super funny too

Professor Ball is a solid professor. He is very knowledgeable about the content. He does go fast during lecture, so beware to take quick notes. He also lets you use a notecard on each test. He also drops the lowest quiz score. He tries to be relatable and is goofy and makes chemistry jokes. I enjoyed him.

Dr. Ball is hilarious. I had him for lab and lecture. He will help you if you go to office hours. I hadn't seen chem in 7 yrs and wasn't expecting to do as well as I did. Some students complained that he goes through lecture quickly but I liked his pace because it kept me attentive. Lab you need to be prepared but your in college, act like an adult

I saw Dr. Ball's low rating and thought I'dc chip in to tell you that I found him to be very helpful when I was in Chem 151 Lab last fall. His explanations were clear, he had some humor so his lectures weren't boring, and he helped us to learn the lab report format. I would definitely take him again for Lab.

This class was probably the most difficult of the semester. Lectures weren't the worst with his sense of humor. Don't be afraid to stop him and ask questions. Office hours helped a lot. Do test and quiz corrections, similar questions are usually on the final. You have to put a lot of work into this class. He's is slow on putting grades in so ask.

I personally really liked Dr. Ball, He is a very smart man and taught the material well. you definitely have to show up to class though if you want to learn the info. He is socially awkward so can come off as condescending even though he doesn't mean it.

I think that Dr. Ball was a good professor for CHEM151. His lectures are very fast paced, but he will gladly stop or slow down for questions. Uses online homework, which I don't like, and quizzes aren't too bad. Use the review sessions as much as possible; those are the only reason I got an A. I didn't use the textbook but keep it nearby in case.

I had Dr. Ball for lecture and lab and I actually liked having him. He moves fast and wants very specific lab reports so you have to put in a lot of work but itll pay off. homework is online so you dont need the textbook. he doesnt make eyecontact in class but is always willing to help in office hours, you can tell he wants you to succeed.

He is a wonderful guy. If you pay attention and class, do your homework, you will do great!

By no means an easy class, but Dr. Ball is a very thorough and organized teacher. Moves at a fast pace and requires a lot of work outside of class, but is helpful in office hours. You can score over 100% on tests and he drops 2 lowest quizzes, so if you commit to working hard you will succeed in his class.

Such a good professor for lab. He doesn't wait for you to turn in your lab to explain how to do something correctly when you might me going in the wrong direction. He really helped me learn and understand chemistry labs which was a challenge for me.

Amazing guy. Had him for 151 and 151L and took him for again 152L. Always willing to help you outside of class and has a great sense of humor. Yes his class is "hard" but that's because it's chemistry. You have to be able to keep up in lectures but tests never have anything you haven't covered in class. Make sure your lab reports meet his standards

Honestly a great prof. Really knows what hes talking about. Goes into depth in explaining during lecture, doesnt just read slides. Very animated! Tests worth 100+ points, so its possible to do well in his class. Quizzes not bad. take good notes. Hes a tough grader, and I struggled but managed. Didnt take AP Chem like others, did okay.

Prof. Ball is very challenging and he really makes students learn the material!

I absolutely loved this man. I loved him so much I got him for chem 152 lab. It is a class that requires you to put in the work, but I have no idea why he has such bad reviews. I thought he was fantastic. I would take every chem class with him if I could.

Ian Ball is fantastic. I wish he could teach every class I take. Honestly no joke. Obviously the class is "hard" because it's chemistry, but he gives you a lot of opportunities to do well. Knows what he is talking about. Makes amazing jokes. Absolutely wonderful. If you didn't enjoy the class maybe chemistry isn't for you.

CHEM 151 is a hard class but Ball did a great job explaining the material to the class. He is a tough grader and there is a lot of homework but if you pay attention in class and take good notes and study hard, you will do just fine. Go to office hours.

Dr. Ball comes off scary at first but he is honestly hilarious. His sense of humor is probably not for everyone so you have to have thick skin but I thought he was a good prof. He responded to all my emails quickly and WILL help you but you have to advocate for yourself. He cares about his students, he just is hard to read.

I loved Prof Ball for Gen Chem 1! Definitely need to go to class and be able to take good notes in order to receive a good grade in the class (very lecture heavy). He's a great teacher but you need to put the work in to do well in the class. He's a funny/sarcastic guy but also clear in his lectures and I learned a lot in his class.

Professor Ball is a friendly and helpful professor but is extremely picky when grading pre-labs and labs. He wants everything to be precise, and the quizzes were challenging. If you could, take someone else for lab first, but don't worry too much if you have to take him.

Don't know why he gets a bad rap here!! Very knowledgeable on the content. He explains things thoroughly in class and is a very laid back person. I encourage office hours for questions and free points on HW you missed the day before. Does review sessions before exams which help a lot too. The course is just hard, not the professor, so put time in.

Honestly really enjoyed his lab. He's very straightforward and doesn't waste time yapping, so we always get out early. Never overcomplicates things and is really fair with grading

take his lab for real

Great professor! He will always help if you need, and the class is graded on lots of things so it isn't that hard to do well.

Genuinely a super chill prof for lab. Always willing to answer questions and to clarify what he's looking for when grading. Highly recommend if you have past Chem knowledge, he's very to the point and you'll breeze through.

Professor Ball is a very fair and knowledgeable teacher. He is nice and funny, and I think his reviews are wrong. I am by no means good at chemistry or enjoy it, but he gives points on exams wherever he can and makes it very clear what will be on them. He shares his notes and is kind with grading.

Before taking the course, I heard many bad things, but he turned out to be a great professor. He does teach at a pretty quick pace, but if you're ok with that, you will be fine in his class. Tests are hard, but they all have an extra credit opportunity, which is nice. Uses Mastering Chem for HW and textbook, assignments can be repetitive.

Came into the class without having taken a chemistry in 10 years. Material was straight-forward and explained very clearly. Actually paying attention during lectures and taking thorough notes are very important. Do all the hw and you'll be fine on test/quizzes. While he isn't a very personable professor, he is a very good lecturer and fair grader.

If you haven't taken chemistry in years or at all, do not take him! He will talk way too fast for you to understand anything. But I thought it was clear that he was enthusiastic about the topic, it was nice to have a notecard for the tests, and he makes terrible jokes that are somewhat funny. But, I think I only passed because I took AP Chem.

I'm sure you've heard, but Dr. Ball is excellent for lab, just not so amazing for lecture. He has a very dry sense of humor which, so do I, so I enjoyed the lab. He graded pretty fairly and quizzes were well laid out. Definitely a recommendation for lab!

I do not necessarily recommend him if you struggle in chem like I do. I am not good at it and jumping straight into his course was difficult, not impossible, but difficult. I recommend participating in class and asking questions because if you do not stop him he keeps going and you will be lost. Take advantage of the tutors!!

I took AP chem in high school so I was fine. Skipped class unless there was a quiz or test and did fine. Don't take if u haven't taken chem ever or aren't strong in it, he isn't the prof for u if that's the case.

Dr. Ball has a rough reputation but chemistry is just not easy. If you struggle he will do his best to help you and it's not impossible to pass his class if you use all your resources. That being said, he is notoriously better to take for lab than for lecture.

He's not as bad as everyone makes it seem. He's a little impersonable but if you're doing this class just to get the core credit then its not a big deal. It helps to have a chem background for sure though.

Definitely so much better than people say!! Lectures were very clear and he explained difficult concepts well. Make sure to attend his review sessions and do the review worksheets. I had no chem background and this class really worked for me but if you're someone who doesn't learn well with lectures I wouldn't recommend, it's fully lecture based.