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Wonderful teacher. I very highly recommend her. Very clear, very easy to talk to, and understanding of your classroom needs.
Very nice teacher. Goes out of her way to help you.
She is awesome! Great personality! Wish she was my lecture teacher. She knows her stuff! Take her class!
She is a great teacher, with a sense of humor that breaks up the long lecture time. I highly recommend her!
GREAT teacher...is very helpful and accessible for extra help..prepares you for tests
BEST TEACHER EVER!!
great teacher and is very helpful.
GREAT TEACHER!very helpful n approachable.really cares about the students and them getting a good grade.very fair in grading.gave pratice exams and helps u a lot during labs. she is actually the reason y i am now a chem major n i look to her as a role model for the kind of chem teacher i want to be.
great teacher.........yes.go with her
great teacher,explain the lecture in a vwry nice way, write alot of notes so u can depend on them for the exam.her practice exams are very helpful,u will lost if u take another organic teacher,she make u love chemistry.
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She's the best teacher I've ever had...my last rating was wrong, I meant to use 5's instead of 1's :). She was very helpful and nice.
Worst online teacher ever. hardly answers emails proivdes little xtra help won't use discussion board. completely on your own. other online teachers participate she does not. trick questions on quizzes to make harder. never take this course online with her.
Good teacher. She is not a tough teacher, but does make you work for your grade. Just keep up with the lectures/notes and you should do fine. Do not fall behind! She is a fair grader, too.
She's a very clear and helpful teacher who I had for 131, 203, and 204. Tests are easy as long as you understand the material. However, the level that Chem is taught at Moraine will leave you "dead in the wind" if you take MCAT, PCAT, DAT.
I had her for both organic chemistries. she very good, NOT an easy A but she is very helpful. i think she is the best if you want to understand what you are learning. the class itself is hard, but she make as fun as she could!!! GREAT TEACHER
I had this professor for an online Chemistry, and she was very helpful. Anytime I had a question, she was very responsive and was always there for me! I would even contact her via out the day, and she would always call me right back with ways explaining the problems. I started off rocky, but recieved a "b" in her class.
she was extremely helpful - i took the online course and she helped me almost every day during her office hours because i had trouble understanding the material. she was a great teacher & i would definitely take her again.
Once you really get to know this teacher, she is really as nice as you think. She always got mad b/c a student always corrected her. Also, once she makes a decision for something, she doesn't change it. Very uncaring when you're in time of need. Yes she taught well, but no heart!
Great teacher! she also loves animals too...and has a bunny named Mr. Sniffles. How great is that! wonderful person and very caring. she's the best.
I loved Mrs. Christensen. She was the nicest teacher I've ever had. She is very smart, caring, gives you easy take-home quizes to help your grade, extremely helpful, responds to emails quickly... I cannot think about one aspect that I did not like about her class. She has a great personality. I would recommend her class to everybody.
She's an awesome professor! I had her for Chm 203 and 204 and I loved it! Not only is she a professor, but she becomes your friend too. She explains things very well and wants you to understand. Trust me if you study the material, ask her questions and put effort into it you can get anywhere between an A or a B in ORGANIC CHEMISTRY!
I luv her
I had her for both organic chem classes, and she makes the class pretty easy. She's very nice and always goes over things enough so that everyone understands. She tells you everything you need to know for each exam, so just make sure you know those things and you're good to go. The labs can be tedious, but they're easy points. Almost never any HW.
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Ms. Christensen is the best chemistry professor ever!! And she's absolutely hilarious!!
She is a good teacher. This was an online course so you really have to rely on the book. If you need help (which I frequently did), go to her office hours and you'll get it and then some. Doesn't always respond to email but that is because Moraine's emails system literally eats them as spam. I would recommend her.
She is always there to help you when you need it. She makes class interesting, and fun. She is always doing what she can to make orgainc easier for her class. She gives out practice tests/quizzes, and objectives to be sure you know exactly what to expect for the test and quiz. She is ALWAYS there to help you during a lab and her office hours!!!
is it a chair? Is it a boat? Is it a chair? Is it a boat? IS IT A CHAIR? IS IT A BOAT? despite obviously non chemistry references, I still think she is awesome.
Excellent professor!! Helps you to understand and enjoy Chemistry!!! Enjoyed the class
Awesome teacher, she helped out a lot and answered every question in the class, even the annoying and nonsensical ones. Shes the best teacher from all the science teachers. All you have to do is keeep up with the work and do the work she gives you days before the test. Test number 3 is the hardest so prepare for it. Labs are exteremly easy.
Awesome teacher, took her over the summer, explained everything thouroughly. She was too nice in my oppinoin. She had to deal with some people with their silly questions. Test were pretty easy, just don't slack off. She gives extra problems to do, and goes through the tests and everything. Take her, she's the best chem teacher at moraine
Amazing teacher and such a nice person!!!So helpful!!!She's very ery patient answers a lot of questions(even annoying silly ones) with a smile on her face. Always in her office hours alway sready to help!!!Take her, she's also very understanding and knows that ppl have lives and problems outside of class.If you study and put in your time orgo'seas
Me like Chemstry. Me like Jean. Pirty.
Best teacher there. She explains very well, is funny, loves her subject, and is willing to go over material indepth. Totally love her!!! I had her for the first part of organic and liked her so much, I decided to take the second for fun. You will learn and enjoy yourself.
Awesome teacher, lots of fun in class, hates dentists and bio majors hahaha but ok teacher not too hard but still have to do lots of work...come to class and do great on labs, and study a lot for exams and ull do fine its chemistry class what do u expect...
Awesome teacher. Explains material. Take all chemistry classes with her.
Professor Christensen was very helpful and responded quickly to my concerns. The online summer course is very intense but that is because you are cramming 17 weeks into 8. Professor Christensen was very attentive and professional. I would recommend her but you have to do your part and be prepared to work hard and study.
Best teacher I have ever had in my entire life. I took her for 203 in the spring and 204 over the summer. I constantly find myself comparing my teachers to her and none ever measure up. She is absolutely hilarious and a chemistry genius! Don't forget "Experiment with Chemists!"
She is the best professor ever!!!! Very thorough, willing to help students understand material and apply the material. Her lectures are sufficient to know the material but its chemistry so studying and doing homework is required to get an A.
I dont know wut this person under me is talking about..Mrs.Christensen is the absolute best thing that happened to me. awesome teacher...LOVES chem. Took her for both organic and got A's. She's funny and explains well,even 8 times the same thing. Strongly recommend her!!!!!!
Love This teacher. I took her for organic 1&2 & by far, she is the best teacher I ever had. First week of school, I attened all three organic teacher's classes and she was the best! She makes the class fun & makes everyone very comfortable to ask questions. I recommened her. She reviews for exams pretty well. Just attened class & study to get an A
Ms. Christensen was great! Her tests are thought provoking and challenging. She tests you on the lectured material, but she makes it a challenge... not easy at all! To pass her class with an "A" you need to study a lot! This is no blow off class!
she is a very good teacher. it is not an easy class, but if you work hard; do your work everyday, and you will sure get an A.
AWESOME TEACHER FOR CHEMISTRY!!!!!!!! ESPECIALLY ORGANIC CHEMISTRY!!!!!! LOVED IT AND WOULD WANT TO TAKE IT AGAIN.
One of, if not the best teacher I've ever had at MVCC! Organic is an extremely challenging class but she explains things amazingly well and is willing to go above and beyond to help you if you don't get it.
Hmmmm - I wouldn't call Jeannine "Easy". ;)
Best teacher EVER at Moraine! I was sad to graduate because I doubt that I will ever have another teacher as helpful, kind and fun as her! Don't kid yourself, Organic 1 & 2 are extremely difficult, but she definitely does everything in her ability to help you understand it and succeed. If you still do badly or struggle, then I suggest you study!
You won't find a better Chem teacher!Professor Christensen goes out of her way to make sure you understand the material. I have emailed her often with questions and she is always polite and helpful. Had I taken her a few years earlier I may have changed my major from Bio to Chem because she inspires interest and confidence.
Christiensen is the best teacher at Moraine Valley. Organic chemistry is a very difficult subject, but she makes it understandable! She gives a lot of practice packets before each exam that will help you do well on the exams. Attendance is MANDATORY! Come to class, do ALL her practice packets, read notes, and you'll do good! AWESOME TEACHER!!!!
She is a very nice professor. She explains the concepts and fundamentals of Organic Chemistry. She has very clear exceptional notes. She makes the class very fun, easy, exciting, and understandable. She gives a lot of practice and practices with you and in her office all the time. Take her for Organic Chemistry 1 $ 2. Easy A+ if you work hard.
Awesome Professor. Always has office hours. Gives a lot of practice. Helps you in every way. Encourages you. Exceptional professors. She rectifies the name of being a professor. Take her. Work hard and you can get an A+ easily. Just make sure you always attend every class.
Dr. C was awesome...I always struggled with chemistry until taking her class. She made learning fun and the notes that she gives help you study for tests. Not easy...but fun...Take her and you'll like O-chem too!
Prof C. is absolutely the most kind hearted person I have ever met, she is willing to help at any time, just ask :D Unfortunely she is EXTREMELY HARD.!! Her teaching is excellent but her EXAMS ARE IMPOSSIBLE...! I would not recommend her, you have to put 150% of time studying to get a B or C.
Great person, but does not teach her online class in any way. No comments, notes, feedback, anything. You read the chapter every week and take her quizzes/exams. It's basically an independent study; you learn 100% of the information yourself from your mostly-useless textbook. Endlessly frustrating class if you're not already good with science/math.
Prof. Christensen has some great teaching qualities, but some very frustrating ones as well. Tests are HARD! You MUST know the info in and out, but she teaches well. She is kind and compassionate and give tons of practice. I liked her personally but she is VERY CUT THROAT.89.5 is a B even if you're there every day and have a good rapport!
She is a very nice and helpful teacher. But, as you have read she is extremely proud of how tests her hard can be...so if you do not do well in sciences, or struggle with tests do NOT take her. On the otherhand, if you enjoy chemistry or catch on easily to the subject, you will enjoy her as a professor.
Professor Christensen is AN EXCELLENT professor!!! Very clear in her expectations. Her lectures are extremely helpful but they prepare you for the exam. You people who say her exams are hard -- Grow up and study!!!!! I loved Organic Chemistry I and II. And would take it again anyday!!!!
I do not recommend taking this class if you struggle in chemistry or algebra. I took the online class and you're all on your own. Way too much too fast in 8 weeks. She hardly replies to emails. Tests and quizzes do not resemble textbook problems, way too tricky. No extra credit given, material went beyond basics. Very frustrating.
Study, you are in college, CHM-203 is a hard course. She took the PCAT's and got a 99%! She is smart, but same time she breaks it down for you, excellent hand outs. Study and you will be fine
Amazing, had her for CHM-203. Wish she taught Biochemistry have to go to trinity for that course. She is brilliant, but isn't all stuffy about that. She gives handouts, a ton of homework (so you can better fine tune your organic skills) amazing! Hard , fair, brilliant
Brilliant (99% on PCAT) just for fun. If you are a Pharmacy Major take her! She is tough, exams are fair but challenging. In CHM-204 now
AMAZING CHEM PROFESSOR very helpful n approachable--really cares about the students and them getting a good grade.very fair in grading.gave pratice exams and helps u a lot during labs. she is actually the reason I am now a chem major n i look to her as a role model
Online chemistry. Answers emails fast. Blackboard has a ton of examples, practice, helpful websites etc. Can hardly wait to take CHM-131 with her.
When I first took CHM-111 I thought I was going to be horrible at it. Christensen answers emails and had a ton of resources on blackboard. Glad I took her online class. With three kids under age of 5 yrs, this class fit well. Looking forward to taking her CHM-203 in fall
Great teacher/person! If you are pre-med/pharmacy and you find her class difficult please rethink your career choice. It takes some work but she makes it relatively easy. If you're smart you will get an A. I would highly recommend her to anyone. I hated chemistry before I took organic with her and now I'm considering majoring in it! Take her class.
Great professor for chemistry. Looking forward to taking her for rest of my chm at mvcc. Let's us use a note card on exam, don't make it a pop-up book though, like a kid did in our class. I am considering majoring in chemistry after having her. Brilliant. take her, don't even consider anyone else but Christensen
I work nights 11pm to 8am. I had to stay up until 11am for this 2 hour and 40 min class. I would literally be dying to go to sleep but the professor made the class so interesting. She always had a way to keep you involved. One of the best teachers I have ever had.
Class is hard no matter who you take. Definitely makes it less stressful. She is very organized and a great teacher for people who don't know this stuff or want to know. Blackboard usage high, has everything needed to earn your grade. College= student studies. Christensen = BEST- take her
Excellent instructor! One of the best at Moraine. Lectures are very helpful; she answers any questions; always willing to help! Take this class and you will learn TONS! Labs :-)
I was only lucky enough to have her for an online course the same semester I was doing a Disney Internship. I'm glad I finally got to meet her face to face. SHE IS HOT, yes. Oops. CHM131 here I come
Jeannine's HOT, and she's a great teacher! Labs are fun and her personality is a HQQT ! Consider teaching CHM 132? I will be 1st in line for CHM 203&204. If I could I would give her 1000 red hot chili peppers
WOW AMAZING take her. extra credit on back of exams, if you have enough memory left, hard class requires quality study time. for a long class it was helpful teacher was hot, something to look at when you get board- brilliant makes a lot of sport references and great humor
Dr. C is great! The subject matter is difficult. However, she makes it easy, concise, she speaks well and is interested in YOU getting a good grade. She will answer questions, help with tutoring and gives extra credit on back of exams. You must attend class but there is no reason for YOU to ever fail her class. Smoking HOT
Dr. Christensen can be a little crazy and class is kinda intense but she is a really good teacher. Her tests get increasingly harder but as long as YOU study and do the homework you'll pass. She goes over every test and explains things thoroughly. I also recommend Dr. Christensen HOT is she
Online course. Tough. Independent study. Tutoring center on campus stop by. Alec helped me . He is the best. Dr. Christensen has everything you need on blackboard. YOU have to study and figure it out. Responses to emails with 24 hours. Take her. Saw her on campus HOT
CHM-111 ,blackboard good, book good, online lab good, teacher amazing & HQQT
CHM-204 was on high packed energy (Summer) . You can see why she was teacher of the year 2012. Detailed goes over everything you need to know. Take her if you can. I am a nursing major at U of I . Her class is tough, but study hard and you will save lives someday
Not just "Teacher of the Year"-best instructor I have ever had in my lifetime as a student. If you have made it this far, then you know you have to STUDY. Do this, do the homework, go to class, pay attention, and ask questions. She makes the rest so interesting and fun. It is not easy, but she will help you succeed as long as YOU put in the work
"Teacher of the Year 2012" best instructor at MVCC. 99% on PCAT (just to help her students prepare better).Orgo 1 was with her Orgo 2 as well. Orgo 2 study, ask questions, do the homework, and take Christensen. Christensen is amazing. Wish she taught biochem at UIC
Christensen is the best professor on planet Earth. I honestly loved her lectures. I dont think there is a better organic chemistry then her. i have taken her for both organic chemistry classes.
Dr. Christensen is the best professor in our lifetime. Bad part is office hours. CHM-203 students live in there. CHM-204 harder to get help. But she does help a ton, emails within 24 hours. <3 orgo because of her.
“It is truly a humbling moment to have been nominated by my students for Professor of the Year, and it means so much to me to have been selected by my colleagues for the award. I feel very fortunate to be teaching at Moraine Valley. Being Professor of the Year is a dream come true.”
Dr. Christensen was selected because of the positive learning environment she provides students that motivates them to reach beyond the required material and think outside the classroom. student wrote that she has never had a teacher as phenomenal as Professor Christiansen and how she is always willing and able to help students who are struggling.
Dr.Christensen, has her own free website with practice and sample exams, links to MIT etc. YOU have to study. If YOU don't YOU will fail. Christensen makes it super easy to study and pass if YOU do the work. Christensen is the best! Teacher of the year 2013
While at Moraine Valley, Dr. Christensen has served on committees that promote innovation, was involved with the science education articulation with participating four-year colleges, and created the college’s first online chemistry course.
I panicked cuz class was full, but someone dropped and she let me in. just transferred from another class which was horrible! Dr. Christensen actually teaches & writes problems on the board. ! I need to earn and understand for my PCATS in Dec. Amazing! Taking her for CHM-204
89.9 is a B . You earn the grade . But some students earned 87.9 and got an A . Overall fair . Wonderful resources on blackboard . Office hours good . They are packed with students so go early to office to wIt in line for help. She emails you back quickly. If you keep up with the work , study you will be fine for mcats or pacts. Taking her for 204
Only negative thing her office is full of chm-203 students hard to get chm 204 help. Plus she teaches another class right after class on Wednesday = lose office hours. Attend class don't miss at all . Funny chemistry professor makes jokes . Grades fair . Chm-203 I earned 88.5 she rounded up to an A . Thanks one of my friend had 89.9 their grade B.
I had another professor or orgo 1 but didn't understand his class. Alec asked Christensen if I could audit her class. She is the reason I passed orgo 1 and she wasn't even my professor. Gave me handouts, office help. Take her first and save yourself
Dr. Christensen. take her this is my second time taking it took with someone else last term. take her first
Online chemistry. with a full time job plus family. online chemistry is wonderful . Dr. Christensen response to emails with 24 hours. has everything you need on blackboard. Easy getting this nursing pre-req done. Take her online class.
She's such a good professor . Very understanding. . She will help you with anything you may need .. If you fail this class is because your tried to fail ! .
I actually MISS chemistry now. They aren't kidding when they say that she's the best teacher. Very easy going, straight to the point, funny and extremely helpful. Labs are fun and the reports are not as intensive as Ewa's class. You have to put in the effort but she gives everything you need to succeed. Get a D ring binder and hope you hate trees!
Professor Christensen is amazing! I have no interest in chemistry but need it for nursing. Taking chem as a hybrid class was alot but Professor Christensen will help u with ANYTHING!! She is always there and her lectures, notes, practice tests, and quizzes are so helpful! Shes there to help u succeed!
BEST. TEACHER. EVER! Can not say enough wonderful things about her. Helpful..bam! Clear...bam! Funny...bam! She will help you with ANYTHING you just have to ask (she does NOT make you feel dumb like some profs). Very clear and goes step by step with everything you need to know. Don't use book, she gives notes :)
Dr. Christense an excellent teacher. gives extra credit on exams,and tells you what's gonna be on the exams. I see a lot of negative emphasis put on the difficulty level of this class. Ofc it's gonna be hard - it's freaking Orgo 2. This class is like a part-time job. If you want A study at least 2h every day.
Totally amazing. Pre-med major. She breaks down orgo with her packets, online blackboard, and is always available to help you be successful. You have to do the work. You earn your grade. Sad she isn't teaching CHM-204, my friends took her and they loved it.
Excellent! Lectures are nice and explained well. Working through problems in class are the best moments in class. The colors are very helpful when observing your carbon chains. She keeps the mood in the right place for all. Definitely knows how to keep a healthy learning environment for those that want to succeed
ms christensen is amazing! i absolutely LOVE her. she is the best teacher at moraine and is so understandinghelpful. she is willing to sit down and explain anything that you are confused on and she makes learning fun. everyone knows organic chemistry is hard, but she makes it so easy! shes the best teacher out there! take her or you will regret it
Hello students before I took organic chemistry class, I came here, and i saw the great rating about Doctor Christensen. She very nice but her exams are very very very tough. I don't know why she did that ?My advice for everyone try to avoid this teacher. However,you must work very hard in order to get a B with her.
Hands down best organic chemistry teacher ever! She explained the material in a way that I will forever understand and use in my future studies. If you do the note packets and study the practice exams, your guaranteed at least a B in the class . Final exam replaces lowest test score which is a bonus. Labs are easy points. Highly recommend her!!!!!
Professor Christensen is the BEST! Being a ChemE major, I already like chem, but she makes the long lectures fun because she is so funny. She is the nicest teacher, cares about her students and will help in any way she can. The exam criteria is clear but they are still tough. She makes sure that you actually have to learn the material to do well.
Truly an amazing professor. She cares about her students so much! She is funny and explains everything clearly. This is orgo so you HAVE to study! I got a C in orgo 1 but when I took Dr. Christensen I got an A in orgo 2. Because of her, I switched my major to biochemistry! Would recommend 100%! Thank you Dr. Christensen, AA.
Dr. Christensen is a genius! I personally didn't like her way of teaching the class (hands out packets so you don't have to write--it feels like reading a textbook again). She is incredibly helpful. Organic chemistry is hard, but she makes it pretty fun.
she is very helpful and will email back fast. It was hybrid, met some cool kids in lab and she made it a fun environment. Labs are easy and the quizzes and exams aren't bad. Good teacher, would recommend
I absolutely love Dr. Christensen! She is the best! She's very well educated about the subject and explains everything well. This is ORGO so obviously you need to STUDY. If you have any questions she is there for you and will help you 110%. Her exams are tough though so you need to study, but you do learn a lot! Hands Down Best Teacher
She was an absolute pleasure all semester & made an online chemistry class very bearable! Very eager to help answer questions and her turn around time for emails is about 1 day. My only complain is that sometimes there would be errors in the lesson plans (I didn't care to correct my teacher, but she was very nice about it!) Read carefully, ask ?'s
This class can only be described as an extended bullying. Orgo is not easy, and professor Christensen does her best to teach the students very well. The test are tough, there are pop quizzes, and the lab reports are no joke. If you're looking for an easy A, this is not the class. If you want to go into upper-level science, take her to be toughened
Sweetest lady ever! She is so kind & understanding, any problem you have she'll help fix it. Took 111 over the summer as a hybrid so I had to teach myself & just met for labs/exams. Easy labs. Read the notes packets she gives & do the practice exams, you'll do fine on quizzes & exams. E.c. on exams helps alot. Take her!! I expect no lower than a B
Took Orgo 1 with her. Register asap because seats will fill fast. I've heard horror stories from students who have taken other professors. 4 exams + 1 final + lab quizzes + lab reports. You will have to study everyday and then some If you want the A. Do the entire practice exam before the exam. Respect the chemistry and study your ass off no excuse
Must take Christensen!! Shes the sweetest & will do anything to help out her students. I took her hybrid 8 week class over the summer along w 2 other classes & having her as a prof really helped. Book not necessary. Have to take exams on campus & lets you use a cheat sheet! I got A & Bs on every exam. Shes so chill on labs. I loved her!!
Christensen makes Chemistry so much bearable of a class. This Chem111 was a hybrid summer class, so we had no lectures at all. We had to self learn the material, but even then it wasn't bad at all. Tests are difficult, but everything is on the practice quizzes. Theres also an E.C. practice final, which helps a lot. She tops every other professor!
You can never go wrong with taking Professor Christensen! You doesn't require you to get the textbook but it's very useful when you combine it with her notes. Oh yeah her notes are incredibly good! She gives practices, take-home quizzes etc. Take her asap class fills up super fast.
Great Professor, she really like when people ask questions because she loves to help. Don't be shy because she is really cool and makes jokes so class won't be so boring. Always come to lectures and labs are pretty easy. Study a lot for exams because they are hard af
I don't know where to begin. This lady was destined to teach. She has all the exceptional characteristics of a great professor. She sets up all of her students for success. Do the practice homework, study, study, study and I guarantee you will do great in the class. Big chunk of time goes to this class. Wouldn't rather have had any other professor.
The best science teacher at MVCC. She breaks everything down for you in Orgo 1 but you have to put time and effort into this 5 credit class. Her exams are pretty difficult but she hands out packets and study guides weeks before the exams. Responds to email quickly. The nicest human being you'll ever meet and her jokes will get you thru the class.
lots and lots of homework won't ever take her again gives to much work if you work a full time job u won't have time for this class she just never helps the student when needed help
Professor Christensen is legitimately the best professor I've had for a science class, she keeps things light and quick very understanding if you have any issues and will genuinely do anything to help you but YOU HAVE TO PUT IN EFFORT ask questions be attentive she's great!
I struggled in Chem 100 at JJC and needed a second chem for my dental hygiene degree. I found Professor Christensen's online/summer class option. She answered some questions before I ever registered! She answers questions and gives guidance/feedback and gives clear expectations. It is overwhelming the first week but stick with it!!
Christensen was awesome. I took CHM 111 during the summer and it was rough! Very accelerated but she gave fantastic feedback and made it very clear at the beginning of the course what you needed to do to pass.
If you need to take chemistry take her! I needed this class for nursing so I took it in the summer. I'm so glad I did. She is one of the nicest professor's you'll ever have and is always willing to help. There are a lot of practice quizzes and exams online that will prepare you for the real exam. Pay attention, study, and you'll definitely do fine
Professor Christensen makes chemistry harder than it really is. She reads off of PowerPoints instead of truly lecturing and her labs only count for 15 percent of your grade, which is not much considering the work that goes into it. Each test is written like a final and most are free writing questions ( not multiple choice) and no partial credit
She is the sweetest person I have ever met. Very understanding and helpful. She makes the tough material easy and accessible! Guaranteed A if you go over practice problems before the exam.
Christensen is not only one of the best professors you will have at Moraine, she is one of the best you will ever have. Period. She is intent on making sure every one understands and is still funny at the same time. Loves movies and tv shows and honestly, just knows how to make one of the hardest classes you will ever take, a breeze. TAKE HER!!!
I had this professor for chem 203 and chem 204. She is friendly and kind. The exams are difficult but they are fair. I do believe she does over complicate things. The labs are only fifteen percent of your grade and I find that ridiculous due to the fact that you spend a lot of time on them. Overall a good professor.
Great professor. I had the pleasure of being in her chem 203 and 204 class. I was able to earn an A in both of them with a lot of hard work and determination. She really prepares you for upper level courses. She would joke that she was our mama bear but honestly she treats everyone with a great amount of kindness. Definitely will miss her classes.
her tests are 70% written and 30% multiple choice does not give any partial credit for written
She gives pop quizzes, shes a good teacher, but doesnt matter if her exams are super hard.
Professor Christensen is a very good teacher. Her lab quizzes are easy if you prepare all required information. Tests are not bad if you study all her notes. No extra credit, and participation is important (when you have 89% in a class, she will give you an A if you attend all lectures and labs). Very fair grader, and nice person.
Professor Christensen is one of the best professor I ever had. Lectures are super clear. 5 exams (cumulative final), but drops the lowest one. Exams are straight forward and A is possible if you study. Do the practice problems and you will be fine. I took 203 and 204 with her, and got above 100% in both. Highly recommend taking her :)
This was the hardest class I have ever taken online, I recommend people to study thoroughly and go to the tutor. I did bad at all the exams except for the first one. And yet amazingly I ended up with a C. Do all the labs and quizzes. The study guides do not match the exam, do not try to memorize it, you HAVE to understand the subject completely.
Chemistry is a hard class in general, add to that being online and also an accelerated summer class it is extremely hard and you must be committed to doing what is assigned. The tests are very hard but are capable of passing if you do the practice quizzes and exams. DO NOT FALL BEHIND! This professor is extremely caring and wants the best for you.
Hands-down The BEST Chemistry Professor!!!
BEST CHEM TEACHER EVER !!!! She's amazing from personality to amazing heart to a great amazing teacher. She will make u like Chem! I promise I hated Chem so much until I took her class! God bless her !
Christensen is an amazing professor and woman in general, she is great and i love her lectures. The class is not easy, you will have to work hard. Tests are extremely difficult but she does make herself as available as possible if you ever need clarification. Show up to every lab because she gives you free points for showing up on top of the lab.
she does not give extra credit, she is so funny. very caring, however, makes you work for every tiny bit of grade you could ever earn. i got an A, but i went through blood and tears to get it. she explains very well. she would round only if you were a good student, so work hard to earn the grade you want. her exams are tough, they are hard.
Our class has been horrible, exams are beyond difficult. She accused half of the class of cheating and then made everything extra difficult and now its too late to drop the class. Her lectures are confusing, although I agree that shea nice person, I dont think personally that shes a good teacher compared to other professors I have taken.
Studied straight off the notes she gave us- no textbook unless you want more practice. Quizzes online almost weekly (hybrid class). Labs were super easy and prof. is HILARIOUS and super helpful, one of my favorites at Moraine! The exams were easy too (much easier than the quizzes) and she allows cheat sheets for them. Final was SO EASY! Take her!
HORRIBLE TEACHER! DO NOT TAKE. took her for orgo 1 and barely passed the class and i'm currently taking orgo 2 with a different teacher and I am learning so much and doing really good. she didn't prepare me for orgo 2 at all.
Dr. Christensen is the BEST teacher, thru 5 semester at mvcc she tops my list. If you need orgo TAKE HER! Excellent teacher, answers all questions, always strives to help you. She can teach you in class but you must be time outside of class or youre screwed. Shes a wonderful lady, i wish she taught more classes other than chem. SHE IS THE BEST!
i took this class fully online. the labs were done at home and for the most part fairly easy to do- some more time consuming then others. Quizzes were weekly and the practices quizzes/exams do not reflect the actual exams and all of them are done using Honorlock. class was tough but she did offer extra labs to do for extra credit.
I am so glad I met Professor Christensen. I worked very hard in her class. On the day of our final exam I told her how my father had passed away the night before and that I did not know if I could sit down for an exam. She was very understanding and allowed me not to take it. She even came to my father's funeral. She truly cares about her students.
DR. Çhristensen is amazing, you have to study like any upper level course. Available after or before class to tutor. She makes her own study classroom book this is gold! Took her for Organic 1 & 2.
She's a good person, but she is not good with online teaching. It is extremely hard to get in touch with her. She takes days to respond to you. You need to study your butt off for this class.
Her online class is horrible and much harder than a normal class. She is horrible as an online professor. Her lectures, assignments, and practice exams are not a good representation of the exam. the class averaged a D on all exams.
This class was horrible. She is a good person, but she can't teach online. the class all hated every second. the exams are there to trick you.
She does not care anymore. Her class is horrible and stressful. Exams scores are usually around a D average with a low B as the highest score. She is not what she used to be as a professor. You won't learn much at all. Take another professor or go to another school for OChem.
It was a hard online class. There were a lot of times where I had to study for the quizzes every week. Get ready to work so you can get a decent grade.
Prof. C does not have the resources to help her students. I do think the online format was a struggle for her; reflecting the class averaging D's for her exams. It was a lot of self-teaching, she was not available to help students and made excuses to justify her laziness. She is head of the chemistry department so she can do whatever she wants to.
The semester started out okay, until class was cancelled for a week and we rushed through all the material. I don't get the impression that she cares whether her students do well or not. She is funny, but now I wish she cracked less jokes and prepared me better for exams. One of the most frustrating courses I've ever taken.
Professor C is a great teacher and is hilarious. It is a freaking hard course but she does a great job of making things easier to understand. Totally take her.
the class is hard like any Orgo you will take but the professor really tries to make it understandable. the 2 and 3 test will probably be your worse but you can still pass by doing good on 1 and 4th. the labs are relatively easy and she explains everything before hand. Homework is a little tricky as you only get two attempts on each question.
Took the fast 4 week online course for Chem 111. This class is doable but requires some prior knowledge in basic chem and some math concepts. She allows a cheat sheet which is helpful. She also drops 2 quizzes. Labs are graded fairly. All in all Id recommend her for basic chem/ fundamental class.
This teacher was probably the worst I have ever had. Her tests are super hard, she does not do well with the online format. I had to drop this class so I would not fail. When I would reach out for help she was not much helpful. Make sure you thoroughly read the syllabus and assignments because if you miss one thing you could potentially get a zero.
She is a fun teacher but I've never had such an intense + strict teacher or had such grueling tests. The tests are written and take 3-4 hours to finish as they're on the hardest concepts. She rushes through lectures and practice problems. Class avgs are in the 60s. Don't take if you care about GPA. Had to withdraw to save my 2 yr straight A streak.
Do not take this professor she is horrible.
Had to take chemistry, so I took this class. Prof C organized the class in units which is easy to go through with recorded lectures. I like that I get to watch them whenever. The labs are at home and are alright. if I have questions, she emails back quickly. I do not like chemistry, but she makes it bearable.
The worst professor you would take for Orgo. I heard many good things about her, but she contradicted everything I heard. I'd highly suggest taking Orgo somewhere else. She will not prepare you well for extremely unfair exams and then mentions how she is training you to be ready for standardized exams, which is not even close.
Prof C is awesome. I had her awhile back and was helping my sister choose classes for fall. She is a great prof who prepared me well for dental school and just finished my second year. Lectures are long, but she is funny. Ochem is hard, but she really helped me whenever I had questions. Take her, but you have to work to be successful.
This is an extremely harsh class and the professor does not take into consideration that students have other classes to study for as well. The average of Exam purposely low as Jeannine grades strictly. I would highly advise not to take her and note that most of other comments are by the Professor herself on here.
This class is so hard. She gave me 0s on all three labs I've done so far because she is extremely anal about the tiniest things. For example, I selected the wrong image for a lab, and instead of letting me know so I could simply change it or send her the correct picture, she gave me a 0. No response to my emails or anything. Overall she sucks. GGs.
Not an easy class, it's def. challenging but Dr. C tries to make it fun and helps us understand the concepts. I am preparing to take the MCAT and know that what I learn in the class will help me. I'd rather have a challenging class than an easy class that won't help me in the future. Good luck to all.
What an amazing, kind professor. She's a gem and she's a must for Orgo 1 and 2. Her exams are straightforward and she gives a breakdown on canvas (so you know what to study). She'll also show a preview of the exam so you don't get nervous. Exams are straightforward and have extra credit. Best teacher I've ever had, take her.
Do not take her class, she makes the class purposely difficult to keep the average at a low C. I made the mistake of listening to positive reviews on here and not what people have told me thus I am suffering in her class. The comments here are mostly by her.
WORST PROFESSOR EVER! SUPER STRICT, AND MAKE EXCUSES ON EVERY EXAM I TAKE SO THAT I CAN FAIL! "HONORLOCK POINTED OUT SEVERAL RED FLAGS WHILE YOU TOOK EXAM.. YOU SPOKE, LOOKED AWAY" ETC WHEN I DIDN'T. WOULD NOT TAKE HER AGAIN!
This professor is the reason I hate chemistry. Quizzes/Labs due every Sunday. The labs were impossible and you have to take pictures of every single thing for proof. Doesn't believe in partial credit, honor lock and very strict rules. Nothing makes sense and 90% of the class withdrew. Ask for help and she will respond a few days later.
This is one of the most strict grading professors that I have ever had. College costs money however this Professor does not understand and willing to fail people or even the entire class for not attaining her level of mastery of the subject. Yes she got 99% of the Chemistry section of the PCAT but this does not mean her teaching the subject well.
I actually took her for CAN-100-300 and I was worried at first with the low ratings of her but I took a chance. Nicest teacher ever. For class as long as you take notes for the quizzes, youll pass. Just do the assignments (you get a week) and you will pass. Great class to take ! :)
Overall a great professor. There are 4 exams then the final. She allowed us to use a front/back paper of any notes for the exams until someone got caught using multiple notes and ruined it for all of us. Her lecture videos are very helpful. Be ready to be dedicated 10-20 hours a week in this class.
This professor does not understand that many students have jobs and/or they have other classes to take. DO NOT take this professor your GPA will be destroyed. 13 out of the 30 students for Organic Chemistry II withdraw while the rest have low C's.
She uses her own "written textbook" which I admit is very well written but she is an extremely strict grader and not understanding. The class average for the exams was in the 60s. A lot of students took her "written textbook" from other students then enrolled with a different Professor at Moraine Valley. DO NOT TAKE HER AS YOUR GPA WILL FALL.
Not an easy class but the teacher is understanding and took time to meet with me to answer any questions that I've had. She helped me understand the materials better. She's tough but fair. I will be well prepared for the MCAT, that's for sure. Not an easy A, I had to work my butt off for the B - it's not an easy subject so I was thrilled with it.
People from university take some classes at community college as they supposed to be easier. Never had a professor be so strict with grading. Average was High D/ Low C and she expects you to study 2-3 hours a night. Currently taking it over the summer with another professor at Moraine Valley and it is so much easier. There are even take home tests.
DO NOT TAKE HER! Her tests are known throughout Moraine Valley and UIC to be extremely difficult. If you need any assistance she will take days, sometimes 2 weeks, or never before responding to an email. If you are coming from university to take some classes over the summer with her, don't and choose another Professor.
This review is to warn all students who are thinking about taking Jeannine. She is the hardest grader I have came across and her tests are widely known at Moraine Valley. I was an E-5 in the marines and that was easier than taking Chemistry with her. Take Organic Chemistry with another Professor as anyone is better than her.
Expects students to study three to four hours a day for six days a week. Gives almost participations points however points are deduced if you miss class. Jeannine takes labs very seriously and any fault your grade will be reduced significantly. The average was a 73 in the class.
A lot of people hate on her and I totally get the frustrations but she is tough with tough love. Prepares you for the harsh reality of the MCAT and the difficulties of what will be to come but remember that she has office hours and will always be there to provide help. She geninuely wants you to succeed as tough as her exams are.
The exams were hard. Especially the final exam. We had an exam three days before the final exam. Labs are due every week, no expections! Every exam uses honorlock
Professor Christensen is by far one of the best professors at Moraine Valley. She is super caring and willing to help you whenever you need it. She tells you exactly what you need to know when studying for the exams and is super funny. Just know that the content is not easy, but it's organic chemistry so you should be ready to put the work in.
She's an amazing professor. the course is very lecture heavy but she helps you out whenever you need it. Ochem is difficult but she makes it easy to understand. all of the exams are based on the lecture notes she gives you and she also gives a lot of practice to help you prep and understand the material.
Jeannine is not a good instructor as she repeatedly fails to grasp the important concept of student having jobs and other classes outside her class. She purposely designed her course to make it more difficult than it already is. Her average was 69-70 while I am retaking organic chemistry with another instructor the average is 85.
In the beginning of the course, she tried to position herself as caring towards the well-being of the students. While she talks nicely, the made her tests very difficult. This made many people drop out of the course. The positive comments below are written by her. She has accessible office hours which never helped, save money and take someone else.
Was ill prepared to deal with the rigors of an online class. Expected us to devote as much time for this class as a part-time job. The class was not successfully condensed into summer class omit the unessential material they do for a summer class. Most people dropped.
Prepare for an intense but rewarding experience with Professor Christensen. The material is challenging, but she genuinely wants you to succeed. Consistent study with unstuck study and the textbook can really help.
Jeannine makes the already difficult subject, Organic Chemistry, more difficult with tough grading. I would estimate 30% of our class dropped and the remaining are not faring well as the average is a low C. Do not trust the strongly suspicious good reviews on here and please take another Professor.
She is the toughest grader at Moraine Valley and probably the most difficult one I had in my life. Even with me devoted ten hours a week to this class, my grade was so bad that I had to drop. With another Professor the exams easier and the first one was a take home exam.
She deserves -100, one of those professors who thinks she pays us to show up to class. She always preaches about how she puts herself in our shoes and takes extra classes like us but doesn't realize people actually go through other things. She wants a devotion of 10 hrs a week for this class, lady we pay you. dont recommend at all save ur pockets!!
I have NEVER encountered a worse professor in my life. I tried to give this course a chance and tried my best to succeed but she has made it impossible. She has no regards for her students and puts us down with her commentary. Simply asking for help or asking a question is an issue for her. I WOULD NEVER RECOMMEND FOR EVEN MY WORST ENEMY.
DONT TAKE THIS PROFESSOR ANYONE BUT HER! I had to drop her class because there was no way I would have passed with this teacher I took CHM203 and did amazing with another professor. You can try your best and it never enough with her sadly.
This professor is extremely rude and discouraging. She will take points off if you're absent or on your phone, even in emergencies. She claims we all go through things. You are graded just on labs and her extremely difficult exams. She gives 'study guides' but they are not helpful at all. I do NOT recommend if you value your sanity.
Even if all other Organic Chemistry are filled do not take Jeannine. Wait another semester, than take it with someone else. She is a very difficult grader and subtract points easily. She expects us to consider this class alone like a full time job forgetting that most of us take other classes.
Personality wise, she is really nice, treat her with respect and you'll get it back. The only issue with this class is 80% of the material is self taught like no joke you need to dedicate so much time studying. I felt that she was fair with grading, it's just the multiple choice that threw the grades off because you need to understand concepts.
rude, falsely accuses you of cheating and when i offered to show proof that i didn't cheat all she said she caught 92% of the class cheating WHICH DOESN'T MAKE SENSE, so instead of her accepting my proof of DOING MY OWN WORK, she just ignores my emails, leaves me on read, doesn't care about her students, she is VERY disorganized, honestly a mess
Jeannine, is the most cruel professor I have encountered, she will have her own opinions about whoever and plays favorites or does bias tough grading. Never did i have such anxiety from a professor than her makes comments about how you wont be prepared for health programs if you cant handle me very discouraging. DO NOT TAKE HER IM HELPING YOU!!!
Overall a good teacher. She expected us to basically put in 40h/week with the amount of lectures, notes &homework. Labs took 4-16 hours (not being dramatic) to complete. She was willing to work with me if I was falling behind, just had to email her. She's knowledgable, but in person would be better. A little unreasonable and extremely stressful.
It's organic chemistry. Not everything will make sense right away. Expect to study outside of class. I spent 10-20 hours a week studying. That's how you learn lol. She can't magically make you understand it all during lecture. No teacher can. You can do well if you do the practice sheets and make sure you understand everything on the note packets.
Don't take this class if you're taking any other “hard” course at the same time. Incredibly difficult and does NOT respond to emails. Dare I say she discriminates against online students as well?
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