3.7

Jennifer Kelley

Chemistry - Kennesaw State University

3.7
Quality
2.6
Difficulty
66%
Would Retake
119
Reviews
3.7
Quality
2.6
Difficulty
3.7
Helpful
3.7
Clarity

66%

Would Retake

119

Reviews

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What Students Say

Do not take this professor

CHEM1211 - 1.0 rating

You might as well stay at home and take it online

CHEM1211 - 2.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

48%

Textbook Required

0%

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A: 27
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B: 9
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Participation matters (20)
Clear grading criteria (17)
Group projects (17)
Gives good feedback (14)
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Reviews (119)
5.0
1.0
1211L
Grade: A+
May 16, 2016

Best lab instructor EVER! She is probably the nicest science teacher at KSU. I took her for saturday lab, and I would do it again, even at 8 AM! Very easy grader, so if you show up, do the lab, and actually try, you WILL make an A! I look back fondly on this class since I'm taking upper levels now. Without a doubt the best lab I've ever had.

5.0
1.0
CHEM1211L
Grade: A+
May 23, 2016

Probably the most easy and laid back 1211 lab instructor at KSU. Not a tough grader at all, and is SO helpful. I wish she taught lecture, because she's that awesome! Her pre-lab lectures are very concise, and at times are more informative than the actual lectures I heard in class. Put in the work (not much) and you WILL make an A!!!!!

5.0
1.0
CHEM1211L
Grade: A+
Sep 1, 2016
Would take again

I had her for lab, but I heard she's teaching lecture! You guys are SO lucky. She was such a great lab instructor. Very easy grader, and you could tell she was happy to be there and help you out. She was pretty funny, and made Saturday lab a pleasure to attend. I can't recommend her enough. Take her!!!!!

Gives good feedback
Amazing lectures
Caring
4.0
2.0
CHEM1211
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 12, 2016
Would take again

She is a really good teacher. She is very helpful and basically dumbs things down if you do not understand something. She also gives extra credit for each test you take and it helps a lot.

Gives good feedback
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
3.0
CHEM1211
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 26, 2016
Would take again

She reads straight off the powerpoint every class, crazy amounts of masteringchem, requires you to summarize every section of every chapter before the test (20+ pages of notes), kind of seems like she would rather be anywhere else but class. 4 tests, any can be replaced by final. She is a good professor & very nice, just requires a lot of work.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
EXTRA CREDIT
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
1.0
1211L
Nov 2, 2016
Would take again

Professor Kelley is one of my most favorite professors, she is super sweet! Her class is very easy, she demonstrates how to do every lab before class begins, and she gives you the formulas for each problem. There are quizzes for every lab that you have to keep track of though.

Gives good feedback
Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
CHEM1211L
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 3, 2016
Would take again

Miss. Jennifer is the best lab teacher ever! If you are blessed enough to get a spot in her lab or chemistry lab, TAKE IT! She has office hours if you don't understand the assignment. Lab reports are due before class starts, and returning it a week late only ducts 10% points. Only a final, 14 easy Pre-lab quiz, and lowest score is dropped.

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
2.0
CHEM1211L
Nov 12, 2016
Would take again

Not only is Professor Kelley great at explaining concepts, but she is also very kind. She takes you step by step through labs and concepts pertaining to them and it really makes chem so much easier to understand. She is also available outside of class for help during her office hours. As long as you do the work, there's no way you could fail.

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Hilarious
Caring
4.0
2.0
CHEM1211L
Grade: A
Dec 8, 2016
Would take again

Kelley is the BEST general chem lab professor by a long shot. I actually enjoyed coming to my 8pm Wednesday Night Lab. Very laid back- Easy A!!!

Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
3.0
CHEM1211L
Grade: B
Dec 14, 2016
Would take again

Shes a very nice teacher! thoroughly explains the lab before you start and doesn't mind if you have questions she will answer them without feeling inconvenienced. She is also kind of funny and has a relaxed teaching style. Always willing to help during her office hours and makes an 8pm class so much more worth it. Take her you wont regret it!

Respected
Clear grading criteria
Caring
4.0
3.0
CHEM1211
Grade: A+
Dec 15, 2016
Would take again

Professor Kelley is the best professor I had this semester. She is a genuinely caring person and wants the best for her students. Professor Kelley is very laid back and makes students comfortable when asking questions. She also gives extra credit for every test. Do the work and you would pass her class. She also replies emails promptly.

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
1211LAB
Grade: A
Dec 19, 2016
Would take again

I had Mrs. Kelley for 1211 lab and she was so amazing. I honestly learned more in her class than I did in lecture. She's so awesome I'm taking her again next semester. She's willing to help students, very patient, and has a sense of humor.

Inspirational
Hilarious
Caring
1.0
5.0
CHEM1211
Grade: C
Mar 27, 2017
Wouldn't take again

She's nice, but her tests are impossible and she doesnn't explain the concepts that are on the tests. Everybody does awful. Do not take this professor. The homework takes 3 days to finish. Incredible work load.

Tough Grader
TEST HEAVY
5.0
2.0
CHEM1212
Grade: A
Apr 3, 2017
Would take again

I had Mrs. Kelley for my second time in Chem 2 Lecture. She is amazing! She is always willing to help students and is super patient. She will help you until you understand. She posts all of her notes online, there's 4 tests, a final, and she drops a test. She gives extra credit randomly in class too. I can honestly say I enjoyed Chemistry.

Hilarious
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
CHEM1211L
Grade: A
May 3, 2017
Would take again

Professor Kelley was a great lab instructor. She's really easy going but know what she's talking about. During lab if you have any issues, she will help. She tends to give most of the calculations for the labs on the board during lab. She's also a really chill grader.

Gives good feedback
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Caring
5.0
2.0
CHEM1211
Grade: A+
May 5, 2017
Would take again

Professor Kelly is the best! You should take her if you can and she helps you. She is very caring and gives a lot of extra credit for showing up for the lectures. She loves Chemistry and cracks silly jokes. Take her if possible!

Respected
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
3.0
CHEM1212
Grade: B
May 16, 2017
Would take again

I had Kelley for 1211 & 1212. She is an amazing professor and you can do well in her class. There is a ton of extra credit and mastering HW. The tests are crazy easy and she tells you what is on them. But bc the tests are so easy, I was blindsided by the ACS final both semesters. But you should definitely take her, you'll be glad you did.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
CHEM1212L
Grade: B
May 16, 2017
Would take again

She was definitely the best lab professor I've had. Her grading is pretty easy and straightforward, and she is very willing to help you with the labs. When I missed classes due to family issues, she was very understanding and helped me make up the grades. She saved me. Absolutely take her if you can get into her class.

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
2.0
CHEM1102L
Grade: A+
Jul 2, 2017
Would take again

PLEASE TAKE HER! You would not regret it! She helps you step by step with Chem labs, she is very understanding and caring and helps break the material down for students to understand. She also gives you the answers to the lab and solves your problems if you cannot do it yourself. She is a real gem! I would take her until I graduate lol

Respected
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
3.0
CHEM1211
Jul 21, 2017
Would take again

Ms. Kelley is a genuine person. She is a fair grader. She required us to read the chapters and submit summaries for 10% of our grade, which was actually helpful. I would take her again, for sure. Attendance isn't mandatory, but she offers extra credit in class, so I recommend going.

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
2.0
CHEM1211
Jul 21, 2017
Would take again

Jennifer Kelley is an extremely understanding person and does her best to accommodate for her students. She gives many opportunities for extra credit and does a great job at preparing you for the test. I would definitely take her again for 1212

EXTRA CREDIT
Caring
Clear grading criteria
5.0
1.0
CHEM1211
Grade: A-
Jul 25, 2017
Would take again

TAKE HER! She was the best teacher I've had at kennesaw so far. She gives you plenty of opportunities for extra credit on exams and final. She helps you understand the material as well. Attendance isn't necessary but she gives out random extra credit at the end of class sometimes so I would go just to be sure I get all the points I can!

Amazing lectures
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
CHEM1211
Jul 29, 2017
Would take again

Really great professor! She is very helpful and helps you out when you need it. I would highly recommend taking her, even if you're not strong in chemistry!

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
1.0
CHEM1211
Grade: A+
Aug 15, 2017
Would take again

Easy A. She's really laid back and cares a great deal about her students. She understands that some in the class have to take it as a gen ed, so she doesn't make it unnecessarily difficult.

2.0
5.0
CHEM1211
Nov 6, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Found it hard. Too much work for a this class

5.0
1.0
KSU1101
Grade: A+
Nov 7, 2017
Would take again

Professor Kelley is so wonderful! She likes her class to be fun, so she tries hard to make it that way. She gets people to come in to our class and talk to us and always gives class time for assignments. A real gem!!!!!!

Participation matters
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Clear grading criteria
5.0
1.0
KSU1101
Grade: A
Jan 6, 2018
Would take again

She made the seminar class a breeze. The workload was not much. Maybe one or two assignments a week. Gives plenty of time to do work. Reviews for quizzes. Overall , amazing.

Gives good feedback
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Would take again
5.0
1.0
CHEM1212L
Grade: Not sure yet
Mar 8, 2018
Would take again

Just show up do the lab write something down and she will give you an A. If you have questions email her and she will email you in a timely manner. She is super nice and caring and doesnt take off for stupid things. Just do the work and quiz and you will get an A

Respected
Participation matters
Caring
5.0
1.0
CHEM1212L
Grade: A+
Mar 22, 2018
Would take again

Take for lab, she is really easy and helpful. Keeps the lab lectures short and only says the information you need to know.

Gives good feedback
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Clear grading criteria
4.0
2.0
CHEM1211
Grade: Not sure yet
Mar 28, 2018
Would take again

Easy class if you put in the work. Chapter summaries over each chapter so youll need the book. Mastering Chemistry hw over each chapter. All tests are multiple choice with around 20 questions, just make sure you go t class because the material is hard. She does go fast in her lectures, but gives random extra credit if youre in class.

Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
1.0
CHEM1211
Grade: A
Apr 30, 2018
Would take again

great prof! I took her M/W/F lecture-but attendance was not mandatory. You are required to do a chapter summary and mastering chemistry HW for each chap (DO THEM) There are 5 tests total- she offers 5 extra credit points for each test for coming to class (you just dont know what day she will give it) Gives study guides for tests- makes them easy!

Gives good feedback
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
CHEM1211L
Grade: A
May 6, 2018
Would take again

Very nice, very smart, and very caring. She makes herself easily accessible outside of class multiple times a week if you need help with the lab reports. The class is still a lot of hard work (being a chemistry class) but she'll help you succeed if you seek her out. I would DEFINITELY take her again.

Gives good feedback
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Caring
5.0
1.0
CHEM1212
Jun 23, 2018
Would take again

Prof. Kelley is the most amazing gen chem professor at KSU. She explains things really well and relates them to real world material. Hwrk on mastering chem. Practice tests has several questions which end up on the actual test. Very loving and caring. Pushed a homework deadline because it fell on one of the classmates B-Day. Lots of extra credit.

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Caring
2.0
5.0
CHEM1211
Grade: B-
Jul 24, 2018
Wouldn't take again

The class might have been better taken during a full semester, but DON'T take it over the summer. Seriously had nights that I stayed up until 2am preparing for tests and still only got C's. Her reviews before tests are the list of key terms, concepts, and formulas from the book. You might as well stay at home and take it online.

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
2.0
3.0
CHEM1211
Grade: C+
Aug 2, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Super unorganized and she gets corrected ALOT. I don't see where all of her great reviews are coming from. She has a really obscure grading system and she makes the class more difficult than it needs to be. This class could be interesting but Professor Kelley teaches with "death by powerpoint" and you can't trust anything she says.

Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
1.0
KSU1101
Grade: A+
Nov 13, 2018
Would take again

Very funny lady and this is easily the best teacher to take for first year seminar.

Hilarious
5.0
1.0
KSU1101
Grade: A+
Dec 8, 2018
Would take again

It's KSU 1101 so it's going to be boring. Professor Kelley made it enjoyable and an easy A. Do the projects and pick good group members

SO MANY PAPERS
Caring
GROUP PROJECTS
4.0
3.0
CHEM1212
Grade: A-
Mar 20, 2019
Would take again

I love her. This class is definitely not easy and you will have to study. But she makes class fun and is a great teacher. 5 bonus points per test, lots and lots of HW (really helpful tho), great practice tests. Drops lowest test. I did great on tests bc I studied hard & went to class, but not everyone did so well. Not an easy A but a good choice.

Gives good feedback
Lots of homework
Hilarious
5.0
1.0
CHEM1211
Grade: Not sure yet
Mar 21, 2019
Would take again

The best professor I've ever had. She is the nicest lady ever and is always in such a good mood! She tells jokes to make the class less stressful! Not a lot of work and very easy to pass!

Gives good feedback
Respected
Inspirational
5.0
3.0
CHEM1211
Grade: A
Apr 26, 2019
Would take again

Professor Kelley is the best Chemistry professor at KSU. She does an amazing job teaching the material and you will not regret taking her. She offers bonus points and lots of help if needed.

Lots of homework
Amazing lectures
Lecture heavy
5.0
3.0
CHEM1211L
Grade: A
May 7, 2019
Would take again

Professor Kelley is a wonderful lab professor! She thoroughly explains each lab and helps when needed. This lab requires a lot of work and effort, but Professor Kelley is always there to help and work with you through lab reports. I personally thought that the lab final was the hardest exam I have ever taken. You've just gotta study hard for it.

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
Caring
5.0
4.0
CHEM1211
Grade: A
May 9, 2019
Would take again

As a dual enrollment student (junior in high school), Chemistry 1211 was very difficult and required a LOT of effort and studying for me, but Professor Kelley was always willing to help. She truly cares about her students and wants them to excel in her class. If you take her class, I would highly recommend taking advantage of her office hours.

Test heavy
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
2.0
CHEM1211L
Grade: A
May 9, 2019
Would take again

She is super nice and always available to help you. I could tell that she wants everyone to do well so she was very understanding of problems.

Accessible outside class
Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
1.0
CHEM1211
Jul 30, 2019
Would take again

What a fabulous professor. The class is really interesting and I had a great time under her instruction. Im really pleased how the class ran. Her lectures were fun and exams are challenging. Show effort and you will pass!

Lots of homework
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
CHEM1211
Grade: A+
Aug 5, 2019
Would take again

Professor Kelly was the best professor I have ever had! She's dedicated to making sure her students are successful & gives extra credit. Lectures can tend to be boring at times, but she will throw in personal stories or an example to make something make sense. She makes difficult topics somewhat easier to understand. Highly suggest taking her class

Respected
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
3.0
4.0
CHEM1211
Grade: C
Aug 12, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Professor Kelly is really sweet! I took this course over the summer and it was really difficult. She uses masteringchemistry and uses the textbook. The final is from the ACS book. She does give extra credit for each test.

Respected
Lots of homework
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
KSU1101
Dec 19, 2019
Would take again

Easily the best professor Ive had this semester. You will rarely have stay the entire time and she is more than willing to stay to answer any questions that STEM majors have. Sweetest person youll ever met btw!!!!!!

EXTRA CREDIT
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
2.0
CHEM1212
Grade: A+
Apr 28, 2020
Would take again

Professor Kelley is great! I took her for chem1211 and chem1212 and got a high A in both. She is very kind and wants her students to succeed. You have to write summaries over weekly readings in the textbook, but overall not that time consuming. Gives random extra credit for coming to class, even though it is not mandatory. TAKE HER FOR CHEM!!!!!!!!

Accessible outside class
Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
4.0
3.0
CHEM1212
Grade: A
May 6, 2020
Would take again

Professor Kelley is very nice and caring. The class is difficult but her tests are relatively easy and she provides practice exams. Overall, she is a solid choice and I would say she is very accessible. There was a lot of mastering hw but it honestly did help comprehension. Something(s) was due every week so manage your time!

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
Caring
4.0
2.0
CHEM1212
Grade: A
May 6, 2020
Would take again

Dr. Kelley is very kind and understanding. The course content is difficult however her exams were easy since she provided practice exams reflecting the actual exam. I felt underprepared for the ACS final. I felt like the content was taught at a much more surface level than needed for the final exam. Take her for a basic understanding of the course.

Respected
Get ready to read
Caring
5.0
4.0
CHEM1211
Grade: A
May 6, 2020
Would take again

Four tests, weekly summaries and homework, and a final. She gives extra credit opportunities. I won't say an easy A but you definitely can get one as long as you put your effort into it! She explains and helps you! Don't see why you wouldn't take her. I would buy the ACS booklet for the finals ... just be warned, it was kinda difficult.

Clear grading criteria
Lots of homework
Accessible outside class
4.0
4.0
CHEM1212
Grade: A+
May 25, 2020
Would take again

She was a very good lecturer. She required the book because she made assignments called summaries to help out our grade. You just summarize the chapter we covered that week. Homework is harder than the test. She always gives formula sheets. She gives extra credit for tests. Showing up can be a way to get extra credit. Doing problems in the book too

Inspirational
Test heavy
Caring
5.0
2.0
CHEM1211
Grade: A+
May 29, 2020
Would take again

Best chem teacher at KSU! Never take Janet Shaw! I failed with Shaw and passed easily with Kelley! Her tests are easy from the material she teaches and also the extra credit actually makes a difference on the tests! Homework is a bit tough, but it is mastering chemistry so you have to expect that no matter what.

Gives good feedback
Amazing lectures
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
CHEM1211
Grade: A-
Jul 25, 2020
Would take again

DR. KELLEY IS THE BEST CHEM TEACHER AT KSU. Repetition is the answer. Practice over and over until you remember the steps so that when the test comes it will be easy. She gives extra credit on random days so COME TO CLASS. She is nice and caring and wants you to pass. Don't take anyone else.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
Amazing lectures
5.0
1.0
SCM2000
Oct 14, 2020
Would take again

super easy and understanding!

Group projects
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
2.0
SCM2000
Nov 4, 2020
Would take again

Professor Kelley cares about all of her students. It is a super easy class. I had to take this class because it was apart of my learning community. She understands that you don't willingly want to take this class so she makes the assignments fairly easy.

Accessible outside class
Group projects
Caring
5.0
2.0
SCM2000
Jan 5, 2021
Would take again

Professor Kelley is very sweet and caring. You can tell she cares about her students a-lot, and its really appreciated especially considering i took her SCM class. The guest speakers did get boring at some point but the class and assignments are easy.

Group projects
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
3.0
CHEM1211
Mar 17, 2021
Would take again

TAKE PROF KELLEY. I loved her so much and she actually made chemistry enjoyable. She cares so much about her students and helps if you do not understand something. Her review sessions help SO much on tests. She spends a lot of time making sure everyone is comfortable with material. Genuinely one of my favorite professors so far.

Lots of homework
Accessible outside class
Caring
5.0
2.0
CHEM1211
Grade: A+
Mar 24, 2021
Would take again

Mrs. Kelley was the BEST. She made chem so easy and she truly cares about input from students and making sure you succeed in chemistry. They were reading quizzes, but they weren't hard at all. There is weekly homework, but this is a college course. I would take her for all chemistry's if I was able to. Highly recommend her.

Hilarious
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
2.0
3.0
CHEM1211
Apr 28, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Lectures arent that helpful maybe cause it was an online class. She does offer extra credit. Other than that alright professor but not the best.

2.0
3.0
CHEM1211
Grade: B
Apr 28, 2021
Wouldn't take again

She has a reading quiz before the class starts, and then only goes over the material we've just read. No learning ever. Meant for those who struggle with chem. Practice problems are few and far between, with examples done messily. For someone who's strong with chem, this class was a disaster. I stopped attending after a few weeks and taught myself.

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
2.0
4.0
CHEM1211
Grade: A
Apr 29, 2021
Wouldn't take again

I made an 94 but that is because I taught myself. She recites the textbook, sometimes reading straight out of it. That is all she does. She offers no additional enhancement to what we read in our books. She is a very lazy grader and any manual grades from JANUARY ARE BEING PUT IN APRIL. Extra credit tho. And quizzes @ beginning of every class

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
2.0
4.0
CHEM1211
Grade: B+
Apr 30, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Reading quiz at the beginning of every class. She doesn't really teach during lectures. I stopped attending classes in March and just taught myself. Smartworks is mainly what made the class unbearable. Smartworks grades weren't synching with d2l so I didn't know what my grade was until April. She didn't want to put grades in until this month.

Lots of homework
5.0
4.0
CHEM1211
Grade: A
Apr 30, 2021
Would take again

Professor Kelley is really sweet . You're going to have to work for your grade in this class because chem is NOT easy. However, she is always willing to answer questions and help you out if you need it. She offers extra credit. We had daily reading quizzes which were an easy 100% and open note.

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
EXTRA CREDIT
1.0
5.0
CHEM1211
Grade: Rather not say
May 2, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Do NOT take her. Her lectures are boring and confusing at best. She never puts grades on time. Her tests are just awful, and she is never consistent on anything - expect quizzes and tests being moved or cancelled at the last second. Smartwork5 is pure garbage for homework, and she uses Lockdown Browser for everything. Avoid her class at all costs.

Lots of homework
Test heavy
Lecture heavy
1.0
4.0
CHEM1211
Grade: C
May 5, 2021
Wouldn't take again

I would never take this class again and am unsure how her rating is so high. I will give the benefit of the doubt that maybe its because everything is online. She seems like a nice lady but her lectures left me clueless most of the time. Reading quiz before every class. very slow with grading , ridiculous test. basically taught myself Just BAD!

Lots of homework
Test heavy
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
CHEM1211
May 5, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Be ready to teach yourself

2.0
4.0
CHEM1211
Grade: A+
May 5, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Dr. Kelley didn't prepare students properly for her exams and additionally it takes her a very long time to answer questions. She responses to questions very badly by not answering the question completely or giving an answer that is blatantly obvious and not what I am asking. I passed with an A because of AP experience and youtube videos. PREPARE!

5.0
3.0
CHEM1211
Grade: B+
Jun 3, 2021
Would take again

Prof Kelley is the best chemistry professor at KSU. If you want to pass, take her. Other professors have exams where you have to draw molecules and reactions, but she doesn't. Go to class and you'll do great. She makes everything as easy as possible for us while meeting KSU requirements. Take her!

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Skip class? You won't pass.
2.0
3.0
CHEM1211
Grade: B-
Jun 7, 2021
Wouldn't take again

This class was my 13th reason. The class itself shouldnt have been that hard but she made things complicated because she didnt put grades in until the last minute and didnt give clear instructions. There was also almost no consistency with the tests. Most of the class felt very unprepared for the final. She also barely answers her emails.

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
Caring
3.0
3.0
CHEM1151L
Grade: A
Jul 28, 2021
Would take again

Did the lab over the summer. We used Labflow & bought a kit. She wasn't that accessible outside of class, but that's probably becuz she wanted to enjoy her summer like everyone else. You need to be an independent student to succeed in this class. She drops the lowest lab and quiz score. She's very to the point, but sometimes a bit scatterbrained.

1.0
5.0
CHEM1211
Jul 28, 2021
Wouldn't take again

I took this class over the summer and it was so rigorous. I learned more on YouTube than from Kelly. She is very caring as a person, but she cannot teach. Do NOT take her if you want an A in this class.

Lots of homework
Test heavy
4.0
3.0
CHEM1211
Grade: A+
Oct 5, 2021
Would take again

This was a summer class, so I had only 3 tests, 5 or so quizzes and a final. She teaches using her own notes she makes and assigns homework with smartwork. every thing is MC and everything that appears in them is covered either by her lecture and the hw. tests and final are lockdown but not quizzes

Lots of homework
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
2.0
3.0
CHEM1151L
Oct 15, 2021
Wouldn't take again

she didnt answer questions clearly nor appeared organized. She was very nice and ready to work with you if there were issues and if she decided to respond. For me, the lab was ahead of the lecture materials so it was very difficult and she was not good at giving directions. there were issues w labflows grading and she did not always resolve them

3.0
1.0
SCM2000
Grade: B
Jan 2, 2022
Wouldn't take again

10/10 DO NOT RECOMMEND. stay clear of her for all classes. she is the most unorganized teacher I've ever met. Many students received the wrong final grade because she was too lazy to submit all grades before the finalization period, so many received zeros on very big assignments. administrators have yet to fix this issue for several classes

1.0
4.0
CHEM1211
Mar 30, 2022

Very hard to get hold of if you need help or need to talk. Loads up severe amounts of homework when the class requires enough time to study as it is. Tests are weighted very heavily and homework does not accurately represent lectures or notes. Lectures are broad and not always helpful.

Lots of homework
Test heavy
1.0
4.0
CHEM1211
Grade: B
Apr 11, 2022

This is the worst professor I have ever had a class with in my 3 years at kennesaw state. DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS WITH HER. There is no attendance required but she is the least professional and least communicative preofessor I have had. Will make up assignments after drop add that are English class worthy in length for notes.

EXTRA CREDIT
Lots of homework
So many papers
1.0
5.0
CHEM1211
Grade: D
Apr 14, 2022

DO NOT TAKE THIS PROF. Unless you want to struggle, I highly encourage not taking her. She does a very poor job teaching the material, she cancels class a lot, and changes the due dates and what you have to get done weekly. She's impossible to get a hold of or hear back from. She makes you take notes thats like a English essay. wouldn't take again

1.0
5.0
CHEM1211
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 14, 2022

Nope, keep searching. Definitely something you don't want to experience.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
EXTRA CREDIT
1.0
5.0
CHEM1211
Grade: C+
Apr 20, 2022

What ever you do avoid this women like the plague. She has changed how her class works 3 times in one semester. She complies about getting "mean" emails "criticizing" the over work load she has given us. She changed from quizzes to guide notes. Then finally after our 2nd exam switched to 250 summaries of each section in the text book.

Lots of homework
So many papers
Lecture heavy
1.0
3.0
CHEM1211
Grade: C+
Apr 20, 2022

Avoid this class, long grading times and heavy work loads. Assignments are completely unorganized and smart work is less than ideal. She changes her mind about certain weekly assignments and will either just randomly stop assigning them or just make them 20 times harder.

Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
CHEM1212
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 24, 2022

Unorganized. Changes workload and assignments at the last minute. She is frequently late. Does not prepare you for exams. Assumes everyone is cheating. Example week: 7 summaries, totaling 1750 words (minimum) on top of smart works homework. No consideration for work outside of her class. Her class has negatively impacted all of my classes.

Lots of homework
So many papers
1.0
4.0
CHEM1211
Apr 27, 2022

Please dont fall for the rating. It says 4.3 out of 5 but I promise to god its not. This is the most unorganized class I have ever taken. Assigns the most useless homework, IE, the textbook has sections like 7.4,7.5 etc, each one of those sections you have to write a 250 word summary. She is awful at grading and responding to emails. Save yourself

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Lots of homework
1.0
5.0
1211L
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 27, 2022

Avoid this class! She is so unorganized her lectures are run on sentences. Do not listen to the overall rating on here. PLEASE

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
CHEM1211
Grade: C-
Apr 28, 2022

She is very disorganized and likes to often get off topic. It is almost impossible to reach her outside of class because she refuses to respond to emails. She assigned so many reading and writing assignments in a chemistry class. Her lectures are confusing and she does not really teach only goes over examples. DO. NOT. TAKE. HER.

Lots of homework
1.0
3.0
SCM2000
Grade: A
May 1, 2022

She is extremely disorganized and scatterbrained. Waited until the end of the semester to grade anything. Unclear grading criteria, and her late submission policies are inconsistent at best. D2L is a nightmare to navigate, and her syllabus is entirely unhelpful.

Group projects
1.0
2.0
SCM2000
Grade: A
May 5, 2022

She had awful organization skills. She was never clear about assignments and what she expected. Frequently late to class. Takes a long time to respond through email, if at all. Sometimes it would seem that she was making it our fault when we were confused about an assignment or missed a deadline (due to her never being clear on due dates, etc.).

1.0
5.0
CHEM1211
Grade: C
May 13, 2022

This class made me hate chemistry. Although professor Kelley is very nice, her lectures make zero sense. Her exams are nothing like the practice exams. She assigns SO much homework. There was one week where we had 17 assignments due. She uses Smartwork, which is easy, but you learn nothing from it. She also never responds to emails.

Lots of homework
4.0
1.0
SCM2000
Grade: A
Aug 6, 2022
Would take again

Professor Kelley was a great professor. All the due dates are written on d2l, though it can be challenging to know where all the assignments belong. Just check the due dates frequently, she also reminds you of them in class. Come to class and do your work you'll be just fine.

Participation matters
Group projects
2.0
4.0
CHEM1211
Grade: A+
Oct 13, 2022

She's really nice, but was often unprepared, and kept changing what homework we had to do during the semester, making it harder for us to do and for her to grade. Her lectures were long and boring, and for both the lecture and the lab I took her for, she graded most of the assignments the day before final grades were due. Nice but frustrating.

Lots of homework
Caring
Lecture heavy
5.0
1.0
SCM2000
Grade: A+
Nov 29, 2022
Would take again

SCM 2000 is an easy A. This class is very straightforward when it comes to grading scale, workload, etc. Most of the work deals with a semester-long group project, but it is very easy. Although the material itself may be boring, Professor Kelley is a very nice and understanding professor. As long as you do the work, you are guaranteed an A.

Group projects
Clear grading criteria
Graded by few things
5.0
1.0
SCM2000
Grade: A+
Dec 7, 2022
Would take again

Mrs. Kelley was a great scm teacher. She always answered questions in a timely manner, and did her best to make the lectures not as boring, given the material that's required. This class has lots of group projects, and she is a pretty lenient grader. She was also funny and kind, and seemed to enjoy teaching us.

Participation matters
Group projects
Accessible outside class
3.0
2.0
CHEM1211
Grade: A+
Dec 31, 2022

I enjoyed Professor Kelley, however, her lectures mostly consisted of her going over the pages in the book. I did not find the lectures to be helpful. Instead I studied with outside resources (youtube), and still got an A. She is very nice, but will typically go off topic in class.

Caring
Lecture heavy
Online Savvy
4.0
2.0
CHEM1211
Grade: A-
Mar 8, 2023
Would take again

Really good teacher, she doesn't seem annoyed when you ask questions and don't quite understand the material. I was really able to pass just by being there for lectures. Just homework every Sunday and then tests and that's it, and as long as you have a solid understanding of the material you'll pass the tests.

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
5.0
3.0
CHEM1211
Grade: A+
Mar 16, 2023
Would take again

Professor Kelley has amazing lectures, meaning you should prioritize attendance. Textbook reading is super good but not mandatory to get an A. She leaves plenty of time after class to talk and thoroughly reviews all questions and tests with you. Test questions are made based on her outlines posted in syllabuses.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Lecture heavy
2.0
4.0
CHEM1211
Grade: B
Mar 21, 2023

Don't take her for chem 1. The lecture notes don't make sense. She just solves problems on a sheet of paper and only shows that on the monitor. Doesn't give any extra credit. The class average was a failing grade on my first test and she did not curve the grade. There are better professor that you can get for Chem 1.

5.0
1.0
CHEM1211
Grade: A+
May 11, 2023
Would take again

TAKE HER! I loved this professor, the tests for me were super easy. I ended the semester with a 104, but I am good with math and chemistry. Her lectures mainly consisted of math problems, READ THE TEXTBOOK and do the homework. As long as you put in the work to study and read. Also you don't get a card for equations so yo9u have to memorize a lot.

5.0
1.0
SCM2000
Grade: A
Aug 18, 2023
Would take again

This class in general is very easy. Almost all work was in a group and we kept the same people all semester. A lot of busy work that didn't seem to learn anything from. She was sweet and cared for everyone, but was strict about not giving extra time unless it was excused. Work was easy enough to get done on time.

Participation matters
Group projects
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
CHEM1211L
Grade: A
Sep 7, 2023
Would take again

This is my second time taking Professor Kelley and she truly is a great professor. Chemistry is hard but she makes her lab easier by explaining topics well and answering any and all questions. My only complaint is that you CANNOT miss a lab because there is no makeup labs, it is an automatic zero.

Tough grader
Participation matters
Caring
3.0
1.0
SCM2000
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 11, 2023

The entire class is just group projects, so if you don't like that you won't like the class. It's the same group all semester, which is nice, but it's still group work. Forces participation and requires no or minimal technology sometimes, which can get annoying. All grades were pretty much participation as long as you do the work.

Participation matters
Group projects
4.0
1.0
SCM2000
Grade: A+
Dec 10, 2023
Would take again

This class is very group project-heavy. I wish we were able to choose our groups but instead, she uses a random generator to form them. She is pretty strict with the attendance and make-up policy. Honestly, this class was useless because she would lecture us about random topics such as procrastination. Overall, she is nice and pretty chill.

Participation matters
Group projects
Clear grading criteria
4.0
1.0
SCM2000
Grade: A
Dec 14, 2023
Would take again

The entire class was basically a group project with random lectures thrown in. The groups were also randomized and if you were placed with some bad group mates you couldn't do much about it. She's nice but has a strict attendance and deadline policy.

Participation matters
Group projects
1.0
3.0
CHEM1211
Grade: Audit/No Grade
Jan 27, 2024

PLEASE do not take this teacher. I took her because of her score on RMP. Prof Kelley is extremely disorganized, has no slides, and mostly talks from her memory. She expects people to read the entire chapter before coming to class, and just really just skims over topics. Also her way of excused absence is pitiful and imo disrespectful

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Lots of homework
4.0
3.0
CHEM1211
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 19, 2024
Would take again

Prof Kelley is a bit insane and squirrelly, but she provides us with notes packets that really help to understand the concepts. She's a good teacher, and really helped me understand the concepts. You'll definitely need to read some of the textbook and do a good amount of studying for the exams, but that can be said about almost any stem class

4.0
3.0
CHEM1211L
Grade: B
Apr 22, 2024
Would take again

Professor Kelley is a great professor who truly cares about the success of her students. The class is very work-heavy and attendance is MANDATORY. No makeup labs or anything dropped. Come prepared & with all work done, no late work. Overall god prof.

Tough grader
Participation matters
Caring
5.0
2.0
CHEM1211L
Grade: B
May 9, 2024
Would take again

She is a really good professor. She encourage you to ask her questions if you are struggling with the work. She hates giving bad grades.

Participation matters
Gives good feedback
Caring
1.0
3.0
SCM2000
Grade: A+
Sep 28, 2024

AWFUL bro gave us a rubric for citations in which her examples did not include quotes and when I followed it she threatened to report me for plagiarism after I explained to her I followed her rubric. She also yaps too much and cares way too much about attendance; will mark u absent if u forgot to sign her sheet even though she seen u in the class.

4.0
1.0
SCM2000
Grade: A
Dec 10, 2024
Would take again

Super nice but doesn't explain criteria very well. Rubrics are nice though but I forget they exist. She repeats stuff a lot so no excuse for not knowing what's going on. Just wish the assignments were a little spread out because they get confusing.

Group projects
Clear grading criteria
4.0
2.0
SCM2000
Grade: A+
Dec 20, 2024

Professor Kelley always reminded us of the assignments due but wouldn't fully explain them. Majority of the class was confused half of the time. Most lectures were unnecessary but she does have to teach the content. Overall, easy class, but so many assignments are due at the same time. She chooses groups which can be a win or lose situation.

Participation matters
Group projects
Lots of homework
3.0
1.0
SCM2000
Grade: A+
Jan 7, 2025

To be honest, I had to dig through her D2L emails to remember her name. Took her for SCM and skipped her class half of the time because it was pointless to go. Spent lots of time talking about random things. Unclear on expectations and always behind on grades. Semester long group project from week one, so good luck.

Group projects
Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
3.0
2.0
SCM2000
Grade: A
Jan 10, 2025

She was okay. She talked a lot during the course and she is a stickler about phones and laptops. The class itself was easy, but be prepared for group projects and presenting. She does do mandatory attendance. I will say that she was easy to talk to and did change my group when I requested to be moved. She was fine, not the worst but not the best.

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
4.0
3.0
CHEM1211
Grade: B+
Jan 14, 2025
Would take again

Professor Kelley's lectures can be a bit disorganized, but the notes packets she provides are really helpful. While the textbook is useful, you can get by with just focusing on the lectures and doing the homework. Unstuck ai was a lifesaver for test prep!

5.0
2.0
1211LAB
Grade: A
Feb 4, 2025
Would take again

Hated lecture, but she helped clarify a lot of the content in lab. You can tell she genuinely cares about students learning.

Caring
Accessible outside class
3.0
3.0
SCM2000
Grade: A
Feb 7, 2025

she is very chaotic in my opinion. There were so many big projects back to back and it was overwhelming. We had assigned groups that we had to work with for almost every project. This is not a hard class but I feel she is just not clear when giving instruction. You will be expected to attend every class and present in front of the class.

Participation matters
Group projects
5.0
1.0
SCM2000
Grade: Incomplete
Feb 21, 2025
Would take again

She is so sweet. She is one of the most understanding professors I ever had. Yes, you do have to come to class. Yes, there are projects you have to do, but these projects helped me.

Amazing lectures
Caring
Lecture heavy
5.0
2.0
SCM2000
Grade: A+
Apr 11, 2025
Would take again

This class was not hard at all, I never needed to get help outside of class, so I can't speak for how she is in that regard. I thought she was so funny, and everything we needed to do in the class was very clear. You are put in a group and are with those people for the semester if I remember correctly, and there are lots of group assignments.

Hilarious
5.0
2.0
CHEM1211L
Grade: B+
May 7, 2025
Would take again

Lab was one of my favorite classes. Attendance was required, but she let us miss one class, and it would not count. You could miss a lab assignment, and she would drop it. I would 100% take her again any day of the week.

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Caring
4.0
2.0
SCM2000
Grade: B+
Jun 5, 2025
Would take again

Mrs. Kelley is a very kind person, although the LOVES to talk. Like, that woman yaps and yaps and yaps. She is a little chaotic, and she's not clear with instructions sometimes, but she is happy to help if you are confused. I thought her class was fun and I definitely recommend.

Participation matters
Group projects
Caring
3.0
1.0
SCM2000
Grade: A+
Dec 15, 2025
Would take again

Class is much longer than necessary since she often gets sidetracked while talking. Simple assignments and easy group projects but she's not the best with understanding how AI tracking tools work. She had everyone redo an entire paper in class when some groups had a small percentage of AI found in their work (due to citations).

Participation matters
Group projects
Caring
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