The toughest course I've had to date. VERY stimulating. I loved the tests but I never seemed fully prepared for them no matter how much I studied. They really test your ability to think, not memorize. The labs were intense, about 6-10 pages each.

I great teacher. Even though he is the head of the Chem. department and the graduated from UCLA, he seems like he doesn't know chemistry that well. He is not easy, buy you learn. The problem is that he is very critical about everything.

i had him for an 8-week summer course...BIG mistake! his class requires time and effort.

Very motivating and interesting, difficult grader but his class will prepare you for chem 101.

As his name, he is a goodman :D Best teacher for chem 60 at pierce. His class will be very good preparation for Chem 101. Lots of homeworks, but all basic questions on the exam. If you feel his chem 60 is difficult, you never succeed in Chem 101.

He is a very good teacher. He goes over examples in class, and involves students to make sure that they understand. He is very clear in his teaching. Showing up to class everyday will help you alot. He's really nice, and wants to see his students do well. Do the reading, take good notes, and study!

I took his class but I had to drop. I just didn't have enough effort to put in the class. He is very hard but very helpful and clear. His class really prepares you for chemistry.

dr. g is great! he explains everything, helps out, involves the class...lots of hw but it helps to keep up w/ lec. - go to every class, u'll miss a lot. i like chem so much now and wish he taught 101/102! hard class but fun & good prep for my next chem classes.

Your final grade will equal your understanding of chem. Great class for people that can study and learn the material, he will help you learn it, but if you don't know the material when the class ends he will not pass you to be "nice."

he knows the stuff very well,and if you listen you will learn alot of stuff,but his tests and quizes are very hard,but great prepration for chem 101.It's even hard to get a B in that class!!!!

An inspiring teacher. He spent so much extra time with me to make sure i truely understood the subject. I got a C, because i started trying too late, but i still think this man is a great teacher

He is the best teacher i have ever seen. if you wane leran something take him..he tells you what u need to study for Quizes and that makes the quizes really easy

I find it sad that people who take chem 60 think its hard because you all took it in high school! How hard is it to get a B or A in a class you took already? Even if you didnt take chem in hs (doubt it), the class is simple and most of the questions concepts come right off the notes. Be sure to be precise and accurate in answers Nice teacher.

thinking of taking chemistry made me nervous, one week into the class i felt like droping the class. I talked to the proff. he encouraged me to stay, i really do not regret staying because i learnt so much in this clss and, it was during the summer. Goodman is really nice, understanding and, is an excellent teacher.I highly recomend goodman.

I had Dr. Goodman and he can be demeaning in a very subtle way, and I did not feel comfortable with asking him questions. He is a decent teacher, but not as cool as some of the other teachers that I have had. If you are a person that does well in a class that is taught by someone nice, find someone else.

overall a good teacher, helpful during labs. however, his tests and quizzes are really tricky

Nice guy, but for those who are taking chem for the first time, avoid the summer sessions! I came over to his office for tutoring and he would not let me leave until he was convinced that I understood the material!! Test are tricky. Overall, good teacher.

Explained everything extremly well

if you are major in sciences, this is a very basic clear and extremely helpful class. Dr. Goodman, he is very organize , explains very well and willing to help anytime you need. this interesting class is for who likes challengings. My first exam was D, now i am getting all A's. Love it

tests are very tricky. you have to read questions really carefully. will knock down points for smallest errors, but sciences required accuracy and hard work. overall, he explains very well but you have to work hard to get good grade. Definitely recommended for who are insterested in Chem and want to major in it otherwise take someone else for ez A

great professor. He wants his students to work hard and do well. he knows what he s talking about. After his class, you will have a great basic knowledge about chemistry. Tests and quizes are always come from what he covered. An A is not impossible at all. Take him !

No doubt, Dr. Goodman knows really well what hes talking about. Hes a great teacher but he expects too much from all of his chem 60 students to think that it's only an intro to chem class! Take his class or not, either way's okay.

LOVED GOODMAN! He teaches very clearly, very tough grading though. It's really important to go to every lab and lecture. He's hilarious but sometimes slightly condescending to the stupid kids in class.

I am currently taking his Chem 60 class. He is definitely helpful and will always stay after class to help you. He will even go over a whole quiz for an hour if he has to(after class)just to make sure you get it. One of my favorite teachers ever!

the best teacher ever. he wants u2 learn. if u think his class is hard, it will be as hard or even harder with other teacher. make sure u can stay after class unless one day per week, that helps a lot. labs are easy if u follow instructions and read the procedure ahead. the first chapters r the most important, so pay attention since the beginning!

He is absolutely amazing! It is definitely not an easy A class but he is a professor that wants you to learn and do well. He makes the class fun and will help you whenever you need it. Amazing teacher!

Probably the best Chem professor at Pierce. His explanations are crystal clear, he gives review sheets for the tests, and most of the labs are fun. As long as you do your reading I don't see why you would get anything less than a C.

Good teacher,but exams are extremely difficult.Be prepared to go over concepts,no route memorization, and is heavy on the math.I hate his quizes and exams,but he is good.

do yourself a favor and do not take him, his lectures are the best but tests are so tricky, very bad grader lots of extra work he kills all your life and even will not help you on his office hours you won't even find time to go to rest room and at the end of the semester he will make you cry, do not put your self in trouble with him

I can't believe people rate Doctor Goodman so lowly. Are you kidding me? This guy is one the best chem teachers on the campus. If you're having trouble with Chem 60 with Goodman, you might as well quit Chemistry all together. Doesn't get any easier. Excellent professor, great lectures, helpful guy altogether.

Dr, Goodman is "the" best proffesor I've ever had. If you are planning to go to a higher chem class, Dr. Goodman will prepare you, garantee. Very easy to understand, extremately helpful, gives you lots of problems but that's how you are going to be able to understand chem. Very sweet guy! I "highly" recomend him.

ALL I CAN SAY ABOUT HIM, HE IS A MAZING PROF. i HAVEN'T SEEN ONE LIKE HIM IN MY LIFE. I WISH I CAN TAKE CHEMISTRY 101 AND 102 WITH HIM.

For an Intro Class; this class was very difficult! Tests every 2 wks or so, quizzes every week. DO THE HOMEWORK, and try to keep up. I studied hard, but still seemed to be behind all the time. He offers help if you need it. NOT an easy class by any means.

dr goodman is an amazing teacher. cares about his students and loves chemistry. anyone who says hes hard just sucks at chemistry. hes not hard, chemistry is. he does all he can to help you pass. if you pay attention and study, youll have no problem

Amazing professor! Makes the material comprehensible and is organized.

Dr.Goodman is an excellent teacher. He is passionate about his field, professional and caring of his students. He was always there for us during and after class. Be attentive in class, come prepared and go to him for help and you will succeed. I would definitely recommend him esp. if you need to take higher level chem for your carrier.

Dr. Goodman is an amazing teacher. You will learn a lot in his class. He will do everything in his power to help you pass if you show him you are actually there to learn. Lectures are very clear and understanding but do not solely depend on it. You must read the text book to pass!

omg so this teacher knows his stuff hes funny and makes it super fun take him! i wish he thought all the chemistry classes

Really great professor!! he knows what he's talking about. He can have his sarcastic little comments, but overall an amazing teacher!I got an A in his class!! If you pay attention and do your homework (which isn't mandatory) you'll be fine! TAKE HIM! YOU WON'T REGRET IT!!!! :) he can also be very funny!

He explains every material very clearly so that students can understand the materials very well for the quiz/tests/final exams. I enjoyed doing lab assignments during the lab time. Also, he is the head of Chem Department at Pierce. If you spend time studying the materials he covered in the class, classnotes, it's not impossible to get an A.

Goodman is an amazing professor, probably one of the best on campus. He genuinely cares, he doesn't give you a direct answer because he wants you to figure it out on your own. He'll hint you in the right direction though. TAKE HIM!You will actually learn the material. Not a super easy class, but if you put the effort in you'll be fine.

He is very serious about home work and attandance. I will not lie there is a lot of home work. but he WILL make sure you undertand the material. So far, I am acing his tests and I have never taken chem. before. if you are not afraid of a little more home work and you want to get an A!! TAKE HIM!!

Chem is a hard subject no matter who you take it with. With Goodman, there is very little room for slacking off. It is very possible to get an A if you work hard and study a lot. Good class for science majors. He is fair teacher. Hw every week takes at least 5 hrs to do,quizzes every week that really test your knowledge, not just memorization

Professor Goodman is one of the best chemistry professors I've ever had. The class is pretty difficult with lectures two times a week, and a workshop and lab once a week. There is also online homework. You MUST put in all the work to get an A. This class isn't for people who want an easy A, it's for people who want to learn.

This man literally made me fall in love with chemistry. Lots of work to do but its all worth it in the long run. He prepares you for chem 101 and is extremely sweet, just go to his office hours! Beyond grateful I had the chance to take the class with him.

DR. Goodman is an AMAZING professor. He cares a lot about his students. He's not an easy teacher so don't expect to get an A without putting all the effort you can into the class. He is open for office hours and helps a lot. Tests and quizzes are tricky (YOU HAVE TO READ QUES. CAREFULLY!!) He really prepares your for 101! TAKE HIM! He's Great!

He doesn't slow down for anyone and can seem a little condescending at times, but it's understandable due to how much material he has to cover and how much you should already know from studying/hw. Lab is easy, quizzes and exams are mixed, but overall it's just the tons of work that gets a bit intimidating. If you don't laze off, you should pass.

Perfect and an incredible teacher! All time favorite. Really knows his stuff. As long as you study, you'll be fine.

Dr. Goodman is an Amazing Professor! For those who want an easy A, don't take this class, but for those who want to be challenged, and have a clear understanding of introduction to Chemistry this is your type of class. Dr. Goodman will defenitly prepare you for Chemistry 101!!

I take chem 101 with him and he is very tough teacher like the most harder teacher ever . Alot of exams and quizzez and homeworks long lectures dont ecpect extra credit . I dont recommend him

Dr. Goodman is a really good professor. He knows what is he doing and willing to help no matter what. He always available at office hours and encourages people to go to office hours. It is an easy A if you do all the homework and go to class. He is such a sweet guy and I would totally take him for Chem 101.

Had Dr. Goodman for the lab part of chem what a great guy and professor, he knows a lot and is a fair grader would take again.

I am taking chem 101 with him. He does not understand that we have other classes to. Lot of Home works and being mean in lab. he also does not give any break time even in his 5 hours class!!! get ready to do lot of research about chemistry and spending time on that!

I have to say, after taking this class its all fun and games until the next exam is announced. The only way to pass his class is to basically inject the book into your head, as exams gets tougher and tougher each time. His lectures are partially pointless as his teaching style goes, but I respect him for his efforts.

Professor Goodman is great. His lectures were clear and concise. He is always willing to help, however, don't expect him to just give you the answer. He will make you work for it, but that is only because he truly wants you to understand the material. He is very nitpicky about lab reports. Sometimes keeps you over allotted timefor workshops/labs.

Dr. Goodman is a really awesome professor. he gives a lot of homework. the tests are a little tricky, and the lectures are pretty dense so make sure you go to office hours. But, I really loved it b/c it gives you a chance to actually LEARN chemistry b/c this is not an easy A course so you actually need to STUDY ( i know its really shocking lol)

Dr. Goodman is a respectable Prof. His work as a professor is great, but can be a bit dry at times. Chem 101 is a course that has so many topics to cover in so little time that unfortunately causes him to rush thru some topics. No extra credit, No curves. It is known that this professor RARELY gives A's, you need to work AND be smart to pass!

I had Dr. Goodman for both Chem 101 & 221. He is much more lax in his 221 class. Reading the textbook is helpful, but the most important part is doing the mastering chem and attending (and completing) workshops. He's a totally different fellow during 221. Super nice, patient, and caring. For 101 he is a lot more stern. Still a great prof!

I took this class around the time we went online partway through. Biochem is difficult and Professor Goodman goes over a ton of information. I really do want to note what a great job he did adapting to the pandemic though. He is receptive to feedback and tried make his lectures interesting. He cares a lot but tends to keep you in class over time!

Dr. Goodman teaches well, online chemistry lab was a challenge for all of us. But explains and clarifies well. He actually grades the labs and has high expectations. We used BeyondLabs for simulation and we did some easy at home experiments. Hes engaging and really nice!

I took Professor Goodman for CHEM 101 lab and it wasnt bad but I didn't really understand some concepts. 4 hours on Fridays were a lot for me but he is available during his office hours and answers questions. You can take him and try yourself. Tell him immediately if you don't get something. He explains details himself and stal the end with you.

He never fully explained the labs and Im pretty good at understanding assignments. He also isnt an easy person to ask questions because he makes you feel dumb and isnt really helpful. Dont waste your time.

He's tough, but you should be okay if you go to every lecture, ask questions, and go to office hours if needed. He likes effort. You don't need the textbook but buy his PowerPoint handout. It is a lot easier to follow along then. He can sometimes be slightly rude but stand firm when saying you don't understand something, and he will genuinely help.

Very nice

I enjoyed prof. Goodman's teaching, he made sure to include very visual examples in his lectures which I appreciated. To get an A: -do practice problems from ALEKS (hw site) and review worksheet questions to study for exams (I found this to be the best method of studying) -actively participate in lectures/workshops

Professor Goodman is a great teacher if you put the work in. I suggest going to all the lectures and labs, otherwise you will fall behind. This class will be a lot of work if you want a good grade, make sure to do practice problems and go to his office hours (he's there for a reason)! My tip is to get a handheld whiteboard to study and practice.

He was nice sometimes but he makes you feel really dumb for asking a question which confused me bc at the beginning of the semester he was all about asking questions because we're new and learning. You think you understand the material but then you end up failing the tests LOL There's also LOTS of homework to be done every week

Professor Goodman has a specific teaching style, but if you engage with it, the class isn't too bad. Definitely use unstuck AI and the free textbook to supplement the lectures.