jeff is SO awesome. his visuals make the material a lot easier to understand. he's laid back and totally understands where students are coming from. he's not big on attendance, but it helps a lot to go cause he'll focus on what'll be on tests. i think he's teaching 410 next sem, but anyone who gets him is really lucky. highly recommended!!

Extremely nice guy. It is a hard subject and there is a lot to learn but he is very approachable, patient and easy to talk to :)

Professor Flowers really enjoys chemistry. During lecture, he has a tendency to go off on tangents and get ahead of himself. Labs are a waste of time, but if you ask him he gives you the answers. Tests are hard. Write down verbatim what he goes over in review, the questions are directly from the test. Extremely generous curve! pH: power of hydrogen

Great class; Professor Flowers is awesome and passionate about teaching. Dedicated and helpful; wants students to get the most out of his class. What more can a student ask for? Take good notes, read the textbook, do the homework and you should do well. One of the best professors I've ever had. MJ:)

Jeff is an awesome teacher. Makes Ochem fun and bareable He really helps you when you need help. Not intimidating at all. Really approachable. If you take lawrence take him as a lab professor please! He will make your life easier! Study everything 5 TIMEs!

Lectures based off PowerPoint slides so I didn't pay attention in class and read them at my own pace instead. Quiz mater. from the book, and test mater. from quizzes. Just do more homework than is required to prepare. A great instructor and will help you with anything at anytime. Changes due/quiz dates often and has a weird sticker fetish. Easy A.

VERY NICE and PERSONABLE TEACHER. VERY GENEROUS with his time and tries to be helpful. Subject matter can be very difficult to understand. Make sure your grasp of algebra is good AND CURRENT otherwise you will be lost. Most students needed outside tutoring or having regular group study in order to understand material.

This class was really difficult. There is a lot of math. I had not taken a math class for 15 years so I had to really brush up on my algebra. The students that enjoyed math seemed to do really well. With that said, Prof. Flowers is super sweet, very understanding and available to help. He also tells a lot of stories and can be very entertaining.

One of the nicest teachers on campus; honestly cares about his students & is always available to help. Practice tests very similar to exams. Labs not demanding. Does go off on tangents but only b/c he tries to interest students. Only way to not pass with a good grade is if you don't try!

He grades based on quizzes,2 midterms,final,project,HW,lab attendance & ex credits.Many ppl struggled w/math,but he asks definitions on quizzes from txt.Try to make as much pts on midterms bc final is accumulative and national exam, which is harder than midterms. He's willing to give you As & welcomes to any Qs so ask for the help if you need.

HIGHLY RECOMMEND!! He his my all-time favorite teacher. He truely cares about his students learning & succeeding. He is wonderful to communicate w/ if you are struggling. He goes above and beyond & advocates for his students. He has tons of field experience. Not a pushover teacher, but extremely nice & he explains everything in great detail.

Flowers is an awesome teacher! Our night class had so much fun. He can come off as kind of quirky, but I think he's got a great personality. He makes the subject fun, is knowledgeable, and has real world experience (working) with the subject. Strong background, great teacher. I highly recommend. Also, be a team player and make a study group.

CHEM410 is not an easy course, but Flowers definitely made it easier to understand. He was very helpful and patient?definitely one of best professors at CSM. Read your text, do your homework, and pay attention to the concepts he focuses on; you will walk away with valuable knowledge and get an A.

Flowers is great. He loves the subject and genuinely knows what hes talking about. I've taken 2 chem classes before and dropped them both, for some reason he got through to me. The quizzes are exactly what the tests are on. He is fair and grades on a curve. I wouldn't take Chem with anyone else.

He's a fantastic teacher- I came into the class with a deeply embedded fear of chemistry and left with an A. He is willing to work with students, makes lectures available via podcasts, and answers questions effectively. I won't take chem with anyone else!

his lectures are really fun and he is willing to spend a lot of time with you if u don't understand the material.

Awesome professor. Very clear explanations, and made it super understandable. I was worried about taking this class, but I'm so glad I took it with him. The standardized final threw me off a bit but I scored well on it. If you're a lazy person who misses classes and doesn't study, don't expect a good grade

I've taken many Chemistry classes in the past but I never learned anything. Professor Flowers is the first teacher I've taken who actually made sense when teaching Chemistry. It's a really tough class, lots of homework, and difficult exams. But pay attention, do all the work, and you will pass the class.

Jeff is a Fantastic teacher. I am currently taking him now and he couldnt give you any more tools to do well in his class. He record his lectures and puts them on podcast which make it super easy to brush up on topics. He comes in early and stays late and answers questions for people in the class. These is a lot of homework but its easy enough.

He is one of the best teachers I have had for chemistry ever. He knew what he was talking about and always shows us an alternate method to approach a problem. I learned a lot from his class and can say that if you go to all the classes and do the TBA's you are guaranteed an A. Extremely helpful and very generous with his time which I truly admire.

Prof. Flowers is extremely bright & one of the nicest guys you'll ever meet. He wants all of his students to succeed, so keeps explanations as simple as possible. Complaint: he goes off topic. No, he brings in real world knowledge & experience, plus very interesting facts that are on topic. Took him for 410, taking him for 420, wish he taught more.

I love Professor Flowers' class, he is so funny (makes Sci-Fi & Breaking Bad references) and teaches Chemistry in a way that's not intimidating. Very down to earth & upbeat personality. He is always available to help you when you need it. He gives a lot of homework and TBA's but it's only to assist you in long run with his tests.

Professor Flowers is the first teacher that I've ever had who was able to make chemistry make sense. His lectures are simple and informative without being overwhelming. Lots of homework and worksheets but they're very helpful to study. Tests are challenging but fair. Definitely recommend him. He's a quirky funny guy who loves stickers!

homework load is backbreaking. Tests are very hard in that you will be given 50 minutes to do 50 mult. choice and 10 short answer(1min/quest)and since most of the class is dimensional analysis and trick word problems, I was unable to finish any of the tests in allotted time. Unforgiving if you do not have a mind like a steel trap.

Professor Flowers is an amazing teacher. He works with students. His very organised. He even takes videos of all the lectures and posts them on Youtube/webaccess in case if you miss class. He gives lots of homwork which you do online. Exams are hard and long. You will need to study hard to get good grade. I would take him again.

A really amazing professor to have!I was afraid of takin Chem in my first semester because Im an international student;however, he's really good at explainin &making materials easy to remember.He's a playful person so the class has never been boring.Ultimately, he really cares about his students.Overall,He's awesome!I recommend this prof!

Prof. Flower is a very very nice teacher I never met. His class is so easy if you read the text book and do the required exercises. If you absent from his class, you can watch his class video from webaccess. I know the exercises are too much but it's very helpful. He is always very happy and patient if you ask him questions after or in the class.

Chem 410 is no joke. It's definitely not going to be easy, and a ton of stuff is confusing, but Professor Flowers did a great job teaching chem in a clear way. Very thorough with his lectures. VERY organized! Bonus points for that! This was my first college-level science class (took a 10 year hiatus) and got a B! Wish he taught more classes!

I took Prof. Flowers' class 410 and later 420 both end with an A. He is not a strict grader. Nice and reasonable guy! Talk to him if you have your own idea. Thanks to the online quizzes bc it kept pushing me to read the textbook and do excercises. 410 is basic CHEM with some math application; 420 focus on memorizing + application.

So far so good! I'm currently taking his class! I like it so far! He's pretty clear on everything and the way he explains things is makes it really easy! He buys us cookies sometimes! It's a fun chem class.

If you're going to take his class, know that you can get an A IF YOU WORK FOR IT! His tests are extremely long. Hence most of the time, you'll end up guessing on some of the multiple choice questions. As for his style of teaching, he teaches as much as you're willing to learn. Lastly, DO NOT use the Orange textbook, it sucks! Get another book.

Nice guy. Tests are tough but curved. Be ready to work hard for an A.

He's a very logical professor about Chem and much more. Will help if you ask but can be condescending. He is infamous for hard tests that you dont learn anything from, run out of time before you can complete it, but gets away with it because the tests are curved. I averaged C's-D's on the tests but still passed. Nonetheless, amusing, approachable

One of the best teachers I've had at CSM. This class is a lot of work, because that's how you learn chemistry - through practice. He teaches the material well, is very kind and willing to help you out if you try hard. Lectures are entertaining. He brings cookies sometimes, especially for tests. I'm not great at chemistry, but this class was fun.

Very good professor! He is my favorite professor in CSM. He gave me lots of help! I will take him again if I can.

Jeff is one of my favorite professors. He's crazy smart and does a really great job of teaching the material. He really cares about constantly making his class better (for ex he probably already read this post) and he's always available for extra help. He has the weirdest analogies that make lectures more enjoyable and loves to talk about tech.

Jeff is a fantastic teacher and He always ensures everybody understands the subjects very well. Tests are heavy, but they're curved!

Professor Flowers is a nice guy. His lectures are usually funny, and he tries to make them practical. Usually he brings snacks for us every week. His exams are kinda tricky. He doesn't give study guides, so you don't know what to study exactly. However, he's sometimes generous when grading.

A professor at CSM, who actually has passion in the science field; Professor Flower's, look no further. We all know science courses require a $250+ text book (he does not require). I was able to use my Chem. 410 text book, which worked perfectly. Get ready to read a lot & take lots of physical notes. Great overall professor.

Took his class in Spring 2018 semester. What a fun, enthusiastic professor. I really enjoyed taking this class, especially since he's really into tech. I wonder what he's thinking about the current Crypto market? He's A OK.

Very charismatic! He doesnt take attendance, theres no homework, and no need to buy books. He provides everything for tests and yes, including scantrons. I would take his class if he were to teach CHEM 220, but sadly he doesnt. Amazing professor, just be ready for that thick stack of papers almost every test. Again, great guy.

he is a really nice person and approachable professor. He is always trying to help students whatever questions you ask. What he lectured and tested are mainly basic level not even deep. Do homework, gain extra credit, read powerpoint, an easy A+!

Quirky guy with a real passion for spreadsheets. Does his best to be helpful with questions but sometimes gets sidetracked. No homework, doesn't take attendance and is really understanding. Be prepared to spend time studying on your own, if you still don't get it, ask him! He's much better one on one and will change teaching styles to help you.

Excellent use of online organization. Funny guy and very good at explaining things. Grades fairly. This class can be taken if you are weak in math, but you will have some work to do. Homework can be time consuming when learning new concepts. If you are an adult that doesn't like to constantly whine, you will do just fine in this class.

Might be one of the smartest teachers I've had. People who don't like this guy are the people who drop out of his class in the first couple of weeks just because of his attitude which is INTENTIONAL in order to get the students who aren't hardworking to drop the class. You will understand this if you take him - once you pass that point he's great!

I totally agree that most of the people who don't like this guy are the people who drop out of his class in the first couple of weeks. Honestly, he is really nice, easy going and kind of funny. If you put your effort than you can get back how much u put in. You will understand this if you take him - once you pass that point he's great!

He is a funny guy and very good at explaining things!Also, he grades fairly. Test and exam is not that hard and he is kind of easy going person.people who don't like him because in the first couple weeks he is really serious. Students that not hardworking would like to drop his class in the first few weeks.If you are an adult, you will understand

The first few weeks are a bit hard. But after that point, he is absolutely great! He is really nice, easy going and he is the smartest STEM professor I've had.

His lecture's don't teach you a ton, just learn from doing the reading and HW. HW is work a ton of your grade so easy points. Tests are fast and can be a little hard ( but nothing unexpected) but the curve is insane. If you took chem in hs, do the hw, and have a basic understanding of what is happening you can get an A. Don't drop - it gets better.

I took Professor Flowers for chem 210 in the spring and he was such a hilarious guy. You can clearly tell he's passionate about this field of study especially the more mathy parts of chemistry. He is also a complete computer geek and likes talking about crypto especially but overall a pretty solid teacher and all around nice guy.

Flowers is an amazing teacher. You must study 12-14 hours a week if you want an A. Easy B but hard A. Just coming to class will give you a C. There is a lot of homework in the first week. Some people drop but it gets better. He will curve the exam if he made mistakes, he is human too so expect him to curve. A lot of homework. This is not easy class

One world (MEK-Methyl Ethyl Ketone). You`ll get this later. Flowers is an amazing teacher, he gives a lot of examples, sometimes funny examples. He wants you to succeed. However, you must study a lot. Just coming to class will not give you an A. There is a lot of homework. You must put in your part too and study hard. Accessible outside the class.

BEWARE: about half my class dropped by the end of the semester because they failed out. Flowers is a great guy and super funny. Good at explaining and the tests are problems done in class. He does go fast through the material which is why most people fail. He doesn't have you memorize anything for tests. Would recommend for more studious students.

Professor Flowers is an interesting guy, but also passionate about chemistry. Be prepared to study. Do the homework, turn in all your labs and extra homework he puts out, and you will pass the class. I suggest creating a study group. This is not a class to procrastinate and slack off.

Professor Flowers is great. His tests are hard and are always a time crunch, so do like he says and get comfortable doing the problems quickly. Do the written HW, it will prepare you for the online HW. This class rewards effort and proper time management, it is not too hard but if you don't try you won't do well.

Flowers is the man! I had never taken chemistry before and was nervous going in. It was challenging but he made it fun to learn. Do practice problems and go to his office hours. I promise if you do those two things you'll be fine! It's a lot of work but it's definitely worth taking his class.

Flowers literally tells you how to pass his class the first week. Complete all of the written homework (No chegg) for understanding. Time management is key. Work on the Aktiv assignments. As long as you communicate with Flowers, he will come around and help you. Also, the book has great examples for problems (step-by-step). He's awesome. Take him!

This is the first chem class that I truly understand. Prof Flowers is an amazing person and he is willing to help you if you ask! The material itself is not easy, but do the homework without using any online help and you will be prepared for the exams. Many people did not put in the effort and failed, do your part and this class will be wonderful.

Flowers has a fun sense of humor and sprinkles in stories about AI and movies in lectures to keep you engaged. He relates the subject matter to everyday problems and does not expect everyone to leave the class to become a chemist. Do all the homework and you can get an A in this class, just beware there is a lot of it. Tests were multiple choice.

This is a hard class, but try to make connections with classmates, especially lab mates. Having other people to struggle and laugh with makes the experience easier. Show up to class and pay attention to the lectures. Attending lectures covers crucial material that he'll add to tests which are 75% of your grade. Don't be discouraged. You got this!

There are 4 exams worth 75% of your grade and lots of homework/ labs only worth 25%. Study hard for your exams since it will make or break your grade. He is a great professor that will help you if you ask. There is a lot of material to cover so make sure you're on top of the work. Overall, you will be fine if you put in the effort.

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Bro's a little weird during lectures but he's chill. Homework is 1% of our grade so you don't really need to do it if you feel good about the material, but people who don't do the homework and complain about the tests being hard will say the class is super hard when they aren't if you do the homework.

To the Best Professor Ever, Thank you so much for an amazing semester. For anyone considering taking this class with Professor Jefferson Flowers, do it—you won't regret it. Professor Flowers truly cares about his students and is dedicated to helping them succeed. My advice: stay focused, avoid procrastination, and always give your best! LSL

Tests are 75% of your grade so you need to do well on those in order to succeed. Aktiv and textbook homework are helpful and have lots of problems, but tests refer to a lot of the material on the slides. Professor Flowers is compassionate and pays attention if you attend class. There are pretty generous curves on the tests but no extra credit.

As someone who doesn't like chem, Prof Flowers made the class and subject enjoyable and helped me gain a better understanding of chem than any other professor I've had. One thing I will say though is to make sure to study for his tests since they're worth 75% of your grade, and if you have any questions on the material he's always willing to help.

Honestly this professor gets more hate than he deserves, he's a funny guy that makes lectures fun at times and helps to answer any question you may have during the lecture and about the material. Curved all of our exams and allowed us to use a notecard on the final. To do well in this class just show up and do all the work.

It's a hard class with a lot of homework, but it's not worth much of your grade. Tests are 75% of your grade. Labs are helpful, and he's a good professor.

Professor Flowers makes this challenging class enjoyable. Do the work, attend office hours, and utilize resources like Unstuck study - it makes a big difference. Overall, if you put in the effort, you'll do well in this course.

He's probably my favorite professor out of everyone! He's super chill and laid back, gives informational lectures, and gives multiple-choice tests. His labs are fun, and he's a fun person to talk to in general! Definitely take him because he's one of the best chem professors.

Flowers is the GOAT! Labs are mandatory-lecture attendance isn't. He is very meticulous about the process in which things are BUT it's to help you. HW is there for your benefit, which is why it isn't worth much. He drops some labs and though the test are 75% of your grade, he tailors the class for you to succeed. He's super nice, just ask for help!

Prof. Flowers is super helpful, even if his lectures can be a bit tiring. His homework and the Shaum's Outline are great prep for exams, and he drops the lowest lab scores. He also gives plenty of time for assignments and helps you think through answers instead of just giving them. Ask questions + help and you'll fly through the class.

This guy gets more hate than he deserves and it makes me so so sad. Someone needs to give him more appreciation instead of abuse because he's a great prof. and prob one of my favorites. His lectures are helpful and if you do the hw you'll do just fine easy A. test is 75% of your grade so just study lots and ur good.

Aktiv problems are way harder than the actual exam imo, so it's a great study tool! Do ALL of the homework and practice problems. It may not be worth much, but you're setting yourself up for failure by not doing them. They help prepare you for the exams! Labs were super chill, only graded on completion! Thanks for a great semester professor!

Professor Flores is a great teacher. He teaches well and loves his students . Very caring and fun to be around. Spanish is my first language making it hard for me to grasp concepts .But he was always there to help although I am very introvert and didn't ask for help at all. I tried my best; but you can always pass this class. Thank you Flores !

Actual goat. Explained things very well. Literally just do the homework, read the textbook, show up to lecture/lab and you'll do great. 😎

Please do NOT let the bad reviews fool you! I was actually terrified to take this class bc of the bad things I've heard... turns out Flowers is a chill guy! He is always willing to answer questions. While his favorite line is "you just gotta know it", I found that asking questions and doing all of the aktiv hw/practice helped me do well on exams.

chem is SO hard, but Flowers made it easier to understand! he skips a LOT of slides, but that just gives you an idea of whats important / what you should expect on the exam. don't be afraid to ask questions!!!

very nice, chill, funny guy

I enjoyed his class a lot. There is a lot of homework, but as long as you keep up with it, you should have no problems on the tests.

Chem 210 is a hard class anywhere, so you can't expect the class to be a breeze. You have to put in the time to do well, and Flowers emphasizes that from the start. He sets you up to do very well in the class, you just have to put in the work and. Tests are pretty generously curved, Flowers is a great guy, I was nervous at first but turned out fine

Great prof. recommend taking him.

I rlly do enjoy prof flowers as a person I just hate chem! As long as you do the homeworks (not too hard) and study for tests you will be fine in this class!You rlly have to apply urself! The tests are worth 75% of ur grade so take them serious and ask for help when needed! He is super helpful so just ask! Overall I would take him again!Good luck!

Professor Flowers is one of the best professors at CSM. I took his CHEM 210 class is Spring 2024. Please take him if you the chance. You will without a doubt come out of the class a smarter person. Even after being at Berkeley and a national laboratory, I still use the concepts that I learned from him daily. Take him if you can!

He's a nice guy, but some concepts are confusing and tests aren't what you expect. He moves fast, so you need to self-study—being in class isn't enough. When you ask questions, he may make you feel like you should already know. Not a bad person, but best to take this class if you already have some chemistry background!😃

Best Chem professor at CSM. Chem is not easy, but we do a TON of problems during lecture to make sure we understand. Also, understanding the textbook HW is a guarantee pass on tests. Bad reviews come from not studying. I did great on test 1, so I slacked off on test 2 and barely passed. Don't study last-minute. Labs are fun and easy.

He's funny and from what I've heard, he's the best chem 210 prof.. I've seen him give attitude or make sassy comments to students but only if they are playing games during class, ask a question abt smth he just explained etc. He assigns a lot of hw but skipping it every once in awhile won't hurt ur grade that much since tests are weighed a lot more

Professor Flowers has been really great. He is hilarious and easy to talk to! If he taught all the science classes, I would take his class every time. I appreciate his wide range of knowledge across topics as well as the occasional funny tangents when interacting with the class. Study hard for the tests, go to class, do the (lots) of homework.

Flowers is awesome! My fav professor! He is so funny and engaging in class. He's so nice and helps. Class is math and test-heavy, but that's normal for chem. He pretty much tells you what's on tests in lecture and gives a cheat sheet packet. Study and you'll be good! I'm p sure anyone rating him bad is just mad because they didnt put enough effort.