You have to know the concepts, review the notes thoroughly,and be able to solve the active learning handouts to pass the tests, if not, you will have a hard time.

Nice teacher, very helpful during lectures and responds to emails quickly. Fair, but very unforgiving for anything even a moment late or lab absence. If you actually work you'll get an A but chem is never something you can slide through. Tests can be tricky sometimes, but overall they're reasonable

Dr. Hsieh is a great professor to have. Her explanations, although simplistic at times, are the best way to get acquainted with the material. Don't listen to the people who gave her a low score. I guarantee that they didn't even try to study, or didn't study enough. She is highly approachable and is writing one of my letters of rec!

Great!!! So helpful and clear!

If I were more concerned with my GPA I would probably have nasty things to say. I don't necessarily like her grading, but you learn A LOT. It's a lot of work on your own and you have to devote an adequate amount of time. I think she's really charming and incredibly clear. I recommend her to anyone who's looking to learn.

WOW! that was fun! I fell in love with chem! EASY and FUN class

Dr. Hsieh was a really great teacher in my opinion. I thought she was helpful. The subject matter is not easy; however, I think she explains everything really well. I would take her class again. Plus, she has a really great personality when you get to know her.

Her grading and her tests may seem a little rough, but she is fair. Like all your classes, you should read ahead to better understand her lectures. She's very willing to help, and you need to put in a lot of effort to do well in this class. I love this class, but then again, chemistry is always fascinating no matter how difficult it gets.

I loved Dr Hsieh's class. Tests require strong grasp of the material, & she is quite a stickler about accuracy & precision. PP Lectures are thorough but droll at times. She is very helpful & clear. Got a B, but left with a greater knowledge & passion for Chemistry. A is doable, PUT IN THE TIME, abuse the note card. Hindsight... Rec. for Sci. Majors

She's very smart. She knows chem very well. She encourages you to go to her office hours. Very helpful. BUT.. lectures are all PP.. so you fall behind if not careful. tests give you anxiety. ridiculously hard and NO CURVES. ridiculous exams. she needs to take the stick out of her ass. preps you well. don't take if not a science major.

Take this class if you want to learn chemistry and really understand what you are learning. This class requires a lot of time and commitment, but if you: put in the time, come to all of labs/lectures you will grow as an individual and can get an A. I am taking her for Chem 12, not easy by any means but very smart and cares about your success.

Most Chem Professors are brilliant PhDs, but what sets Dr Hsieh apart is her ability to understand how explain a topic. For instructors half the battle is to understand where the student is in their confusion and how to guide them back to clarity. Dr Hsieh has this ability mastered.

I got an A in this course. She is hard, but if you work hard, the course materials are not that hard. Do all the saplings and lab reports seriously not just for the points but to consolidate your knowledge. Tests are easier than the saplings. Make sure you know every definition of the theories as she likes essay type questions a lot.

Now that I'm in Chem 12, I truly appreciate Dr. Hsieh's class. Half of my classmates still struggle with basic lab technique and can't remember the necessary material from Chem 11. But those of us who took Chem 11 with her are thriving, because we actually covered the material to an appropriate depth, unlike some of the so-called "easier" teachers

The tests are marathons. Hsieh is a good lecturer, but you have to keep up with the material for her to make sense week to week. If chem isn't easy for you, read the book before lectures, take notes on it, revise your notes after lectures, and again before tests. Stay organized. You need good study habits to get higher than a C in this class.

If you are interested in chemistry take her she is by far one of the best professors I have had throughout my time in college. If you aren't very interested in chem then don't take her she's there to really teach people that are going into chemistry careers and is not for those looking for an easy A

Dr. Hsieh is a great professor. She may be meticulous but she does it for the student's sake. She is passionate about the subject and you will get that from her lectures. Her class is no easy A but she is very approachable and will answer any questions that you have. If you work your butt off in her class, it will pay off, simple as that.

Students with discipline will do the best with her. You will not skate through this class, but in return you get very clear lectures and helpful study aids. The tests were straightforward and manageable. I respect & appreciate her for making us do online hw every week and giving us in class problems, because it drills the material into your brain.

If you're a chem or life science major, take this class. It will prepare you amazingly for what is to come and the upper level courses. But if you're taking It as a prerequisite and aren't going to take another Chem class after this, look for a different teacher. She will kill your GPA and make you work your butt off. Really cares, but so so hard

She is a great teacher, you just need to work hard to do well in her class.

Professor Hsieh is a great chemistry professor. Her exams are tough but not impossible if you study hard. She is willing to help you as long as you ask her during office hours or after class. Overall her lectures are clear and as long as you keep up with the material you'll do well in her class.

Dr. Hsieh is a phenomenal professor. Yes her class is difficult, it's college, and its a STEM. She gives you opportunities for extra credit, drops your two lowest lab scores, the lowest quiz score and replacing your lowest midterm score with a better grade on that section of the final. Put in the time that a STEM course requires and you'll be fine.

I think that Dr. Hsieh is the best teacher I have ever had. That being said, I took chem 11 and 12 with her and got a B both times. If you do exactly what she says, you will learn chemistry SO WELL I PROMISE. But you need to work for it. She expects the best, and is incredibly, impeccably strict about her policies.

Yes her exams are tough, but they're there to challenge you and to get you thinking out of the box. If you get down to it, the questions are multi step problems and if youre putting in the hours of studying for a STEM course, you should be able to pass. I took her twice, which says something about her teaching style.

I took Professor Hsieh for chem.11 and 12 and got a B both semesters. If she were a bad professor I wouldn't have taken her again. Her class isn't easy, after all it is chemistry and we are in college. Exams aren't impossible you just have to study hard in order to pass her class. If you want to truly learn chemistry I recommend her to you.

I took Dr. Hsieh for chem 12 and thought she was a good teacher. I had a harder chem 11 professor so I thought her policies were fair and straightforward. My advice is to do all of the homework and do the pre lab assignments even though they are not graded. She's a fair teacher if you work hard. If you want to skate by, don't take her.

I took Hsieh for Chem 11 and Chem 12, and really enjoyed her teaching. I got both A's in her courses. I've taken 3 chem classes at UCI and passed all w/ Cs. But taking her made everything clear and understandable. She takes difficult concepts and transforms them into relatable topics. Her tests are involved and gives weekly quizzes, so study hard.

I thought she was a great professor. She explains things in depth well. It's not an easy course by any means. You must put the work in to get the A. HW is not required but I recommend because tests are way tougher than the HW. Go to her office hours for questions on the HW and do not fall behind and you will get an A. Overall, I really enjoyed her.

Her lectures are amazing and very clear, but she is a super tough grader. I'd take her again.

Dr. Hsieh understands her students and is always willing to give help when asked. Do the practice problems, go to office hours, and review your notes. If you put the work in, you should do well in the class.

Hsieh is one of the top-3 profs I've EVER had. I suck at chem, and she made it make sense. You will work harder than you've ever worked in a science class. But if you want to truly get this subject, take her. HARD grader, but do 2X the # of homework probs, all old exams and rework tests (plus go to office hours), you'll be fine. The best there is.

Dr. Hsieh is a very tough professor. Even so, she is phenomenal. If you really want to learn Chemistry, she is recommended. Please do not take this if you are not a STEM major and/or don't plan on continuing Chemistry. Gives a Lab Quiz before every lab, which is extremely annoying. Exams are extremely hard. 2 lab reports dropped.

One of the best professors I have had so far in college. Exams were pretty reflective of the lectures. But she did make it very difficult. Not at all an easy class and I didn't do anything but this class for 6 weeks. Lots of Extra credit and labs unnecessarily hard. Go to class, do the EC, read the book, do all HW problems and every assignment

Incredible teacher if you really are interested in the content. I worked harder in this class than I have ever worked in a STEM class and barely made it through. Get ready for a tough class and know that you will come out the other end stronger and better prepared for the rest of your journey in academia.

Very challenging class but mainly bc she really cares about her students deeply understanding the material. She's clearly aware of the vigor of her class and makes an effort to provide extra help. Took with calc and 2 other classes (nearly died) but the labs, hw, and ec boosted me up A LOT. Still recommend not taking with another tough course tho

Prof Hsieh is very reasonable and great at explaining concepts. Don't get me wrong, she assigns TONS of assignments on a weekly basis. I annotated every lecture, did all the homework, rarely read the book and finished with a 95 (while taking two other STEM classes and working 15+ hours a week). You just have to put in the work. OH and OFFICE HOURS!

Best Chemistry teacher I had at SMC. Took her for Chem 11 and Chem 12. Works so many sample questions during lecture- very clear. Really makes sure you understand the concept behind what you are doing. Very helpful, nice and interesting.

She is a fair professor you want to have for your Chem 11. You will find her exam very easy if you can master the hw problems and lecture contents. I finished her class with 97% while taking three stem classes. It is definitely manageable! You just need to put a little bit of effort you will see A on your grade book. Going to office hours helps too

Dr. Hsieh was accessible, communicative, and organized. When students were overwhelmed by a test format, she listened and adjusted the format for the next exam. Like any stem course, you have to put in the work. Dr. Hsieh's lectures were engaging and clear and were split into shorter videos which made them easier to watch.

Professor Hsieh gave us big help in homework club meetings; moreover, she gave the students the greatest encouragement to overcome the psychological obstacles they encountered in their studies. Exams were challenging, but please don't be afraid; all your hard work will be rewarded. Trust me; you will regret it if you miss this professor in Chem 12.

I really enjoyed Dr. Hsieh, she cared for her students and how they were doing in the class. She's a great professor and wants you to actually learn the material, you have to do the work to succeed. If you skim the readings, watch lectures, take notes, join homework club/office hours, do homework, and study then you'll be golden. Highly Recommend!

This class was really challenging for me as Chemistry is not my best subject. Professor Hsieh was always available when I needed guidance or help with understanding a concept. Her homework club saved me after I did horribly on the first quiz. Do the homework and study example problems for tests and quizzes and nothing will be a surprise.

She is a great teacher and is very passionate about teaching, but the class is very difficult. I did not do good on the first test because I was only going off of the homework and the lectures. You must do every extra practice problem if you want the A. She is always there for you even if you are not talking about chemistry. Great Teacher!

Dr. Hsieh makes you write LONG lab reports by hand. However, having Dr. Hsieh for the lab portion of Chem 12 was the best experience I've had. She is very casual and not very harsh on people who mess up. Pretty generous with grading and helped me schedule a makeup final when I accidentally forgot to go to the normal one. Easy to contact.

Prof Hsieh is super sweet. She really wants her students to succedd and she is willing to help you though every step of the process. Exams are very fair- mix of multiple choice and show your work- and you get a LARGE note card to use on the exam. This class is a lot of work but Prof Hsieh makes it very managable.

If I could only take one chem professor for the rest of my life it would be Hsieh. Truly cares about you as a person and not just as a student. Offers so much support to help succeed in the class, but you have to put in the work.

Take her over anybody else for Chem 12! Chemistry is hard but she makes it understandable. The exams are very fair if you study what's in the PowerPoints and re-do the homework. She's very understanding and I seriously can't recommend her enough. TAKE HER!!

Professor Hsieh is very kind, and does a lot of work in and out of class. She was a good teacher, and was very motivational when the class felt hard. She rarely curves, or inflates assignments, so while you likely will learn a lot, your grade probably won't be the best reflection of that. She always remained accessible, and tried to work with us.

I had her as a sub and I really liked her. If you show you want to do well she will help you a lot. She is pretty hard and there are easier teachers but she is the best teacher out of all the chem teacher at SMC for sure.