Easy class, easy lectures, easy material. Nice guy who likes to go on some pretty odd tangents. The tests were a little weird though, and there were only two of them, which sucked. But overall a nice, easy GUR

Really helpful professor with a lot of knowledge on the subject. Encourages students to ask question during lecture. Has powerpoint lectures so you don't get bored. The tests are easy, but confusing. Just do all the problems he tells you to and get an A

I HATED chemistry in high school! That all changed this year! I love Professor Hurlbut! He's funny and tells interesting stories. Study hard and know the material from labs,lectures, and text and you will do great!

the class was relatively easy, it was like a review of high school chem. Hurlbut was nice enough, and knew what he was talking about, he could answer questions well. the lectures were boring at times, do not take this class at 8 like i did.just do the practice problems, and it'll go fine.

He tells really dumb but interseting stories. I hated chem in high school and was afraid to take it again. Hurlbut made me enjoy it and not be so afraid.

Much to memorize and learn, but focus on studying and you will do well. Hurlbut is very funny and interesting. Chem from him never left me asleep during lecture. Explains concepts and terms well and is willing to give extra help during some class time, mainly office hours. Wished he taught Chem 122.

Hurlbut has the best stories! He is willing to take time to answer individual q's during lecture. He relates chemistry to real life. The online homework is easy if you use your notes and the textbook and his tests are straight forward.

Funny! This guy made me laugh, he told great stories that made chem interesting. Sometimes I felt it wasn't as easy to ask questions in class, but he had a lot of office time and he would totally work with you there. He is a great teacher and made the beginning of the college chem experience fun.

His class was ok. He spent way too much time telling stories and not enough time on teaching. I learned by reading the book. all his test are multiple choice which sucks because then you don't get partial points like professor weyh. I will look into having professor Weyh from now on. He's awesome.

Get ready for some really nerdy stories, this guy makes a night of Doungens and Drangons look really cool. He was a good teacher and did his job, however he will not give + or - on final grades. This might be good or bad, for me i was getting a B+ and ended up getting a B

Not the greatest teacher but he definately has a lot of real world experience and knows what he is talking about. He has hilarious stories for almost every chemical. I would definately recommend him, his tests aren't too bad and he is a great guy.

A pretty easy intro Chem class. His tests are fair and not too tough. He's a nice guy and he tells some crazy and funny stories. Just try to get him at a time other than 8am. It's killer.

Mr. Hurlbut was an awesome chemistry teacher. I was scared to take Chem, but he made the class really interesting and funny with all of his funny chemistry experiences. He's definitely a character and I would definitely recommend him. Wish he did the whole series.

Hurlbut is super nice and funny and he knows his stuff. He tends to get a little off track but it's always interesting. Sometimes he'll go through vital info really fast, but just use his lectures, powerpoints and the book and chemistry is definitely tolerable. Tests and grading in general is fair.

this guy is the ~bomb~ he has the best stories;) go to his office hours if you want free answers2 online homeworketc.. youll get an a by always attending class + reading the whole book+working out problems from memory.

Hurlbut told some pretty fun and entertaining stories, which were interesting and made class bearable at 8am. However, I struggled with the tests in his class, even though the material seemed easy, and I am (well, was) a 4.0 student.

I loved his class! While the class may not be easy it is when you consider that it is chemistry. He took all of the chem jargon and made it into English for us. He says "moleclear" for "molecular", but it's kind of amusing and he's got some great stories.

Very funny guy, keeps class interestng. tests are not easy, but he's approachable for help. great prof.

He made me love Chemistry, what can I say? He knows what he's talking about and is very clear if you ask him questions, which I did every day. He's always willing to help out with hw problems and even though I got a C on the first test, it was my own fault, the test was easy. Make sure to study lect

Interesting lecturer and very willing to help if asked. Funny storyteller!

Really hard tests, but he's fair and knows his stuff. Tells great stories! In labs he's great at helping you understand everything. Make sure you check your spelling on tests, he'll mark you down for errors. Be prepared to listen to him tell you how you'll die from everything every day because apparently everything is "extremely toxic."

He's a good lecturer, but his tests arn't as easy as they seem. He is very knowledgable, and has worked with the FDA for quite awhile. He's not afraid to tell you what foods you are eating that will kill you, either. If you love meat and use tylenol, avoid his class!

Hurltbut is awesome. He's nice, funny, but he expects you to do your work. Also, I loved the textbook because it was concise.

very smart and knowledgable. awesome guy. he always puts humor in his lectures and has a ton of stories. very helpful and enthusiastic in labs. would reccomend to anyone

Pretty easy class and hurlbut is funny.Tests come from notes,the reading isn't essential and the final was hard(and cumalative) so make sure he reviews(not just say he will like he did with my class)and understand the concepts really well. Second test had some unexpected history questions. Labs arent graded so it is 100% if you complete them.

Not as great as I expected. He's a funny guy, but not as helpful as he seems. He has a lot of situtations where it's a 'my way or the highway' grading system so watch out. Tests really are a lot harder than they seem so make sure you study hard- they sometimes include a question from one of his stories/random facts. Not as great as he sounds.

Don't know what happened with our class. His lectures are interesting and thourough but our class is doing poorly as a whole. Nice guy!

He is a really nice guy and great teacher. He is very enthusiastic and helpful when you need it. Tests are hard, so study. You need to memorize a lot of stuff for this class. You don't always have to go to class because the notes are online but it really helps if you do because he explains everything.

Lectures are not that interesting, but he explains stuff well. Attendance is not taken so if you learn well from powerpoints and the text, there is no reason to go to class. Tests are hard, but every thing is on the power point.

Tip #1: Go over the PPT notes RIGHT AFTER each lecture... don't wait. If the notes are unclear, read the book. It does NOT take that long. Tip #2: start making notecards RIGHT AFTER each lecture, put em in ya pockets & chew on em as you take a walk. Start memorizing early so you won't overwhelm yourself right before the tests (yes they are hard).

AWESOME Prof! Hurlbut was nice, understanding,very clear, and an incredibly nice grader. Lots of curving. Almost all info was on Powerpoint slides, so tests were pretty easy. Class was somewhat boring, but okay. Heard that Chem 121 was a lot harder, but 101 is great.

He was such a fun prof - I was so nervous about taking Chem in college, but he made it so fun with all his stories and examples. I really enjoyed taking his 100 class so I took him for 101 too. It wasn't the easiest course, and there is a lot that you are expected to do on your own, but at least going to class isn't a waste of time.

He has great stories and is enthusiastic about chemistry (which makes it less boring). Go to all the lectures and it's pretty simple. He's a good chemistry teacher.

Hurlbut is an awesome professor. I was reluctant on taking Chem but he just made it really easy and fun. His stories are great and keep you awake in class. Read the book and do the practice problems if you want a good grade in his class. If you don't understand the material go to his office hours for help. I recommend taking a class from him.

He is funny and does a good job of keeping class interesting, in part due to his related tangent stories. This class was not very difficult, and adequately explained. The material is quit elementary. The tests are generally easier than the online assignments and are weighted heavily. Good teacher for this class.

Great teacher makes class really interesting

Hurlbut is really a good Professor. Good clear lectures, despite being kind of slow sometimes. Really really tries to help and give a good review before exams (which can be challenging), and he goes at a very good pace. Plus, he tells some great stories which helps make class relaxing, and he's down to earth.

I lived for those stories. Died during lecture. Read the book.

Challenging class for me. His tests are almost entirely multiple choice. Lectures can be dull, occasionally broken up by a story or two. His powerpoint slides are great, good study guides and comprehensible. Overall good prof.

Good teacher, knows his stuff, always willing to help, does go on relevant tangents. Very hard tests, doesn't really curve.

Hurlbut is a good professor, but his tests are very challenging. He expects you to memorize formulas that other professors don't.To do good READ THE BOOK, you don't need to go to class, but he tells great stories. He is more than willing to help with any questions people have over the material. Try Mark Peyron if you want an easier class

Chem 122 is the hardest of the general chem series. Hurlbut expects you to memorize many formulas that other teachers don't. He does a good job of going over the material but the tests are difficult.

Hurlbut is a great teacher and his experience in the industry comes out in lecture. The tests are difficult though, which, for the most part are not qualitative, but multiple choice. You will learn a lot but it will be difficult to get a good grade.

Tests are difficult and he will expect you to memorize a number of formulas however he makes time to answer any question you might have, explains tricky concepts behind labs, and he tells some really interesting stories. Overall he is a good professor with a great understanding of chemistry.

Great teacher, explains the concepts very well. answers all questions and tells funny stories inbetween. be prepared to supplement lectures with text book practice questions. tests are very managable..he basically tells you what type of questions to expect.

I think I liked Hurlbut. The tests prior to the final were tricky, but definitely not impossible. The final was relatively easy. I had a B-/C+ in the class before the final and ended up with a B. He's not that bad, he's funny, loved chemistry, but doesn't go into much detail about the concepts.

He's very friendly and really wants you to understand the material.

He is so friendly and funny. Whenever he could tell that the class was fading out then he would tell a story about some disaster with Chemistry. He went over the material over and over, so there's no way you could miss a beat. If you go to his lectures and care then you will do well.

Told lots of fun stories. Was very thorough in his explanations. If you ask questions, he will be more than happy to answer them and it will benefit you on the online HW and tests. A very passionate teacher who gives reasonable tests. Make sure you do practice problems and that you understand the concepts, and you will rock the tests.

I really like professor Hurlbut. some people think his stories are pointless, but i really enjoy them and sometimes they are practical. he makes lectures really easy with powerpoints and he goes over a ton of examples prior to the test. the tests are clear and straight forward. overall i really enjoyed him as a teacher!

I dont understand why some people are giving Hurlbut bad reviews. Great teacher, lots of life & chemistry experience. Get him in lab, extremely helpful. Know his slides & equations & you'll be fine on the tests. Use the textbook for the online hw though. Peyron is also a great chem prof, but Hurlbut's test are a lot easier. I'd recommend Hurlbut

As was previously mentioned, he does not do things the way the book does. I lost probably 5% of my grade on my last test for using the correct formulas provided in past classes and the book. He is funny as hell, and quite nice. He is always avaliable to help His tests are too long for the time period given. He does grade on a curve, SOMETIMES. I ha

He is awesome! I love his stories. When the stories are related to the material, it helps me remember! He is also very helpful in labs, which makes my life so much easier. A funny chemistry teacher. Cannot ask for more.

Professor Hurlbut was an excellent teacher. Very helpful if you can get him for the lab, he helps you a lot with any and all questions you have. Excellent in class, will always answer any questions in class or through email. Tests are very hard, be prepared to study a LOT.

I think he is an awesome teacher! His tests are a lot easier than my chemistry tests in high school were. His lectures are good and he is very amusing. The lectures don't help a lot on the homework though.

He is awesome! so dorky and funny. I love chemistry now. I thought I was horrible at science but taking this class made me almost kind of want to major in chemistry. He will tell you if you need to know certain things for the tests. and he is a genius. he will spout off facts about chemistry from memory. his stories are so cool too!

Hurlbut, he loves if you go to his office hours. I took this series as a freshmen ( 122 winter/ 123 spring of 2010). Do your HW, go to class, and study. You wont get less than a B if your decent at chemistry. Go to the tutoring center if you need help with the HW.

This guy makes you actually interested in Chemistry. His stories may seem pointless but to me they were entertaining and made me a lot more interested in the subject.

LOVE Hurlbut! He taught chem so straight-forwardly that I was able to understand I previously had not. Only tells you the things you need to know and makes all procedures clear and concise. I would recommend him to anyone for gen chem.

Helps you out a lot with the labs. Fair grader. Very clear about what you need to know for the tests. Uses quizzes to get you studying (they are worth little of your grade but are a sneek-peek to the tests. Tells a lot of amazing stories from his life that make chemistry relate-able. Highly recommend.

The professor was very educated in the subject but dealing with freshman he didn't really have a hold of the class, making it really hard for others to concentrate. The class was relatively hard, but he helped a lot with labs. The biggy was memorizing all the formulas for the tests.

Professor Hurlbut is a very good lecturer, he has a lot of interesting stories pertaining to the subject matter, he tells you interesting things about all the chemicals and elements he uses in class, and he's very friendly and helpful. I was not excited to take this class at all, but I look forward to going to class and I enjoy the class a lot.

I liked this prof. The subject was, in my opinion, the hardest of the gen chem series. But Hurlbut did a good job, his lectures could get a little boring but he always told some interesting chemistry stories. Just go to class, pay attention, take notes, study, do the Sapling, and you'll do fine. I didn't read much of the text but it can be helpful.