Very strict grader. He will shoot you down no matter how hard you try. He likes to take points off of technicalities. If this is your TA switch immediately and avoid at all cost. It seems like his only job is to make sure you fail.

Jhon was always willing to help you when you needed it and explained concepts fully. He was very liberal with hints for concepts/formulas that were needed for projects/lab reports. The labs were pretty easy, but needed you to do outside research. Yeah, he took attendance, but you should be expecting to come to class to do your work.

Jhon is awesome! At first I thought that he is very strict, but he turned out to be very kind and helpful. Take him!

Jhon is a really great professor that is passionate about chemistry. He is the better choice of the Chem 2 professors!

Pretty good professor. Very kind and passionate about chemistry. Was willing to help one on one when needed. My only complaint was that he moved quickly through slides. Tests are difficult, but Johnston writes those. Reviews are given, lots of clicker points, and sapling homework. Chemistry is a difficult subject. Study hard, it's doable!

Great professor, cares about his students & is very passionate about chemistry. He knows his stuff & tries his best to help you understand the material. He also gives a lot of real-world applications which I find helpful when learning concepts. If you do the HW, get the clicker questions, & are good at math, then this class won't be too difficult.

Took fall 2015, He is an exceptional teacher. Gen chem 2 is naturally a difficult course that requires a lot of work by the student in order to succeed. You could tell that Figueroa cared about the students success and was very approachable to help at any time and replied to emails quickly. He is very clear, and better prof for chem 2 than the rest

Such a sweet guy with a cute accent, but easily understandable. Super into chemistry and loves to teach. Gives a lot of iClicker questions but they're pretty easy. Take notes because the slides aren't totally self-explanatory.

He is the MOST encouraging professor I've had. But what you learn with his class is that if you put in your all, your grade reflects your strength as a chemistry student. I put in tons of hours outside of this classroom to succeed and I left with a C. the curve at the end was 50 bonus points. #yourewelcome

He's an awesome professor! Always dresses professionally, and is willing to answer any questions during lecture and office hours. He genuinely cares for his students-also was the Chem 2 lab coordinator my semester. CLICKER POINTS! If you hate going to class, then don't take him. He caps the points though so you have days you can skip if needed.

Loved his class. He made the material easy to understand and he managed to joke around at the same time so that his students wouldn't always have to be tensed up. The only thing I can say is attendance is essential. Clicker points are important for his class, so you can't miss those.

Such a wonderful professor and person. He genuinely cares about his students and there well being. He is constantly asking what more he can do to help you succeed. He offers office hours and encourages questions during class. He is a funny guy and always shows up dressed to impress. Don't be afraid to ask for help if you need it. Gives clickers.

Prof. Fig is amazing and inspiring. He has a heart for students and is approachable. Sit close to the front and show up to class. He may not know your name, but he knows your face. You can be bumped up to the next grade if you have ALL clickers and ALL HW points. Clickers are abundant, if you show up, you'll have no problem with clickers or class.

Dr. Figueroa is by-far the most encouraging professor I have had. He tells you that Chem is going to be a struggle, which it is at times, but that you can make it. That being said, he tends to go quickly during lectures but it isn't impossible to comprehend. I do wish that he spent more time going over math problems rather than rushing through it.

A lot people say they don't like this guy, but I think that's because he's very direct with the content. His lectures are pretty quick, and sometimes confusing, but he's very helpful in office hours and especially before the lectures- he's always early to lectures. The guy was in the Navy, from Colombia, self made man. Super inspirational.

Don't expect to get 100% on an exam if you miss even one lecture. There are a couple questions that show up on exams that he discusses in lecture. DO THE LEARNING OBJECTIVES and take pictures of every single clicker in class. Lowest test score I got was 150/150 using that method. Tests are ridiculously easy if you do those things. Hilarious guy.

I love him! He is a great chemistry teacher. He is brilliant and so funny. He does heavy clicker points, so make sure to go to every class. He is also willing to help in his office.

Dr. Figueroa is an amazing human being. I don't go to USF but I took GenChem 2 over summer B. He told us his life story on the last day of class. I wish he told it to us on the first day because it legit changed my life. That man has gone through a lot to be where he is today, and I really respect and admire that.

Definitely one of the better professors I've had so far. Chemistry 2 is difficult so you'll need to read the chapters before going to lecture and take time to practice problems. However, Professor Figueroa makes lecture entertaining, is fair in his requirements and is overall an excellent professor to have, especially for Chemistry.

Figueroa is 1 of the most 5 influential professors that I have had while at USF. His tests aren't hard, but let's be honest, this is chemistry, you HAVE to study, however, his teaching style makes it a breeze. Took him over the summer and I got a B+. Could have got an A but I bombed the first test. Wish I was able to take him for another subject.

Took chem 2 over summer 16, m-f 8am. The energy he brought to an 8am class always left me feeling invigorated for the rest of my day. His teaching style is phenomenal, even if he was moving extremely fast. My advice: read the material before class. That is the KEY to doing well. Do your sapling, do your iclickers actually study and you'll be fine.

Clickers quizzes each class period. Take pictures of them they will appear on the exams. answer the EQs they are also on the Exams. although there is A LOT of math, the exams are more conceptual and not as much math. NEVER SKIP CLASS! everything is based off of points. He has a strong spanish accent!

The material is seems easy enough to grasp in his lectures; however, the exams are another animal. I've never been tricked so many times in my life.

Figueroa was my favorite professor this semester for a few reasons. His teaching style is very clear and he makes it easy to learn brand new material. Tests are not bad if you review the study guides online and do the sapling homework. Grading is simple but make sure you go to lecture to get all the clicker points bc they count toward your grade.

Is a really great professor who really cares about his students. The material was pretty tough but if you read before class you should be fine.

He is an amazing teacher! He is easy to follow along with despite how fast paced the chemistry department makes them go. Chemistry 2 is difficult but he made it seem so easy!

Figueroa will probably be your best choice for chem 2 at USF. He cares really for students and is easy to follow. By far the best gen chem professor at USF

Mr. Figueroa is one of the best teachers I've ever had. He's very caring and is willing to help when you have questions during class and during his office hours. His lectures are entertaining but be prepared to stay off your phone and pay attention. I highly recommend him. Just make sure to take your time to understand the concepts and study.

Dr. Figuroa is probably the best and safest bet for chem 2. His lectures are good and he is totally there for his students. If you go to his lectures and participate in the lecture it really helps your grade. Pay attention and Study!! His tests are straightforward but difficult. I believe he is head of chemistry so he gives you some insight 4 tests

Dr. Figueroa is honestly the best professor there is. He really cares about his students and always shares an inspirational quote before every lecture. He's easily accessible outside of class and is almost always in his office. He is very kind and approachable, and tries to remember everyone's name. His positive attitude and support go a long way.

Good professor and curves the final exam. You must go to the lecture and do the homework to pass. Studying is a MUST for the exams.

He's really knows what he is teaching and is willing to stop to reexplain things. He makes lecture fun and interesting. The material is tough, so study. There are clicker questions during each lecture but you work with the students around you to get the answers, its easy points. Would take again.

Dr. Figueroa is honestly the best professor you will ever have. He makes an effort to know everyone's name and you can tell how much he cares. He begins every class with an inspirational quote and talks about how much he wants to see us succeed. He will take the time to explain things that are unclear and is extremely kind. He is excellent.

Dr. Figueroa is the reason I actually enjoyed chemistry this semester. His overall passion and love for the subject really shows, and hes so caring towards his students and makes sure you understand. Each class was started with a motivational quote to remind us to keep pushing forward. He is one of the best! Take his class you wont regret it!

he was so great. he knew everyone's names in my lecture hall. he explains things well and the powerpoints are really helpful. the exams are hard but like. it's a chem class so of course they are. he is MORE than willing to help out tho, he would explain things in class if people had questions and always reminded us of his office hours

Dr. Figueroa is amazing. He makes class a lot of fun and always lightens the mood. He does move very fast, so it is important that you stay on top of your work and consistently review your notes. Overall, he is a very fun teacher and really cares and wants you to succeed!

Professor Figueroa is great, hes funny, his lectures cover everything you need to know, he gives plenty of examples, and the tests contain only content that is covered in lecture. It is chem II so you will need to try hard and there is a LOT of math, but again Figueroa gives plenty of examples with step-by-step help.

Professor Figueroa is a really good teacher. Overall his lectures are easy to understand and is always open to questions. He goes fast sometimes but the constant practice with the clickers and post review of them make you understand the topics.

If you are debating taking his class -TAKE IT- he is one of the few teachers who cares about his students and wants you to succeed. He began every class with a motivational quote to bring us into focus before we began, he was incredibly helpful, patient, and always willing to help. Your part is making sure you show up to class and be respectful!

Figueroa is a great professor and explains everything in depth. The grading scale is very fair and with all of the assignments he makes it hard to fail. The clickers are annoying because you normally don't have much time but they're good practice for exams. Take notes before class because the lecture moves too fast to take them during.

Professor Figueroa is amazing! I was enrolled in his class by honors college and I'm so grateful I got him! He takes his time with powerpoints and is always open for students to ask him questions. He gives plenty of clicker questions that help you understand the material for both the homework and exams. You will not regret having him as a prof!

He is a great person and professor. He goes through lectures quickly because of the amount of material that has to be covered which is understandable. I would definitely recommend him. Do the practice questions available and you will be fine.

Amazing teacher cares a lot about all students, tries and remembers names of 300+ students, very clear and very great instructor.

Fantastic professor, people exaggerate that his accent is heavy, one of my favorite professors easily. Phenomenal at teaching and great at chemistry, cared for each of his students in a 300+ class lecture.

I don't understand all the negative reviews for Dr. Figueroa - I thought he was great. He was funny and always started a new chapter with an inspirational quote. It is true that he does a ton of clicker questions, but they did help a lot and it was very easy to catch up with clicker points if I missed a class. His exams were quite hard though

Dr. Figueroa is the BEST PROFESSOR I have EVER had. Every lecture felt like I was in a live TED-talk. I found Chemistry so difficult and unbearable until I took his class. He is so passionate about Chemistry and spreads inspirations to others. Provides study material that are directly related to the exams!!

Dr. Figueroa is an amazing Chemistry professor. He gets to know his students & cares about how they are doing both academically and personally. He dedicates a class to review for each exam. Chemistry hard but he makes it easy to understand and memorable. He provides a lot of practice material for exams so it is not hard to do well in this class.

Excellent chem professor. Sincerely cares about his students. His lectures were a bit redundant, but you can get clicker points remotely and teach yourself content out of the textbook! He makes sure to cover all the content that you can expect to be tested on so don't be worried about questions out of left field.

Dr. Figueroa is the best professor I have had at USF! He makes all of his test fair and is easily accessible outside of class! He cares a lot for his students and takes the time to get to know you as a person! Highly Recommended!!

Dr. Figueroa is a gifted lecturer. Class with him was very fun and engaging. I took his CHEM2 course over the summer in just 6 weeks, and still feel that I learned the material really well and will be able to use it moving forward. Plus, he really cares about students and his tests are really fair. Highly recommend.

Dr. Figueroa is the best professor I've ever had and he genuinely cares about his students. His exams directly relate to his lectures with no trick questions, there are a few extra credit opportunities, and he uses in class clicker questions to boost your grade (so attendance is kind of mandatory). I definitely recommend signing up for his section.

- knows what hes doing - teaches things clearly/well - very involved with students -passionate - easy class if you use the resources he provides and do your work

Chem 2 > Chem 1. He is well spoken but WAY TOO MANY # SLIDES the content on the exams are not emphasized WELL (I did not take good notes). When u get to the ice tables and buffer questions pray! Difficulty of exams: 1 < 2 < 3 < FINAL. Final this time was easy (but not usually). Averages are around 60% each test. DO GOOD ON TESTS.

While the class was a lot of work, I don't think he is harder than other professors. Goes thru clicker questions very fast but caps them off before each test and will always give enough questions to get all Iclicker points even if you get every question wrong (but still answered). Not the best lecturer but I've had worse. Made the final very easy.

Good lectures, super fair grading scale. Not easy and fast paced, but that's just how Chem 2 is, it's not his fault that there is a lot of curriculum to cover. Goes fast through iclickers, but if you just click any answer you get one point, and if you do all of them even if you get them all wrong you will still probably get 100% in that section.

Class was hard just because its chem, but the final is all concepts so it's so easy

Jhon Figueroa is a good professor, but his grading system is strict and unwavering. Tests consist of 70% of your overall grade and he provides no extra credit. Also heard that other sections got a curve on the final but he did not provide it for his class. Goes through lecture fast and covers a lot of material, but that's the nature of the course.

He is a great professor who knows how to explain complex topics simply, Chem 2 is just a hard class that requires a lot of studying and some practice. There are lots of extra points built into the class and he gives more than enough studying and practice resources. You will be fine if you just pay attention show up and study!

He really cares about his students and making sure there is a connection between him and the class. He is really personable. The lectures make sense and there is plenty of practice and in class clickers to make sure you can get a passing grade.

The lectures are usually huge, and by the end of the semester they're half the size, and even then he will still try to learn your names. I like his pace for lectures (not too fast), and he provides insane amounts of clicker questions. The material provided for exams is more than enough, and as long as you SHOW UP TO LECTURES, you should be fine.

Obviously is a difficult class and will take up lots of time for studying but Dr Figueroa is very caring and helpful, especially if you attend office hours. However, is graded on a point system so your canvas grade is not accurate at all during the semester. Don't know your final grade until after the final.

ONE OF THE BEST TEACHERS OF MY LIFE, his lectures are amazing, he is well-educated, cares for his students and always ready to help. Caps clicker points! All of his materials are super-helpful and available on canvas, more than enough to get an easy A. Will have to study and review his amazing notes for the test, which are never too tough. TAKEHIM

Already signed up to take chem 2 with him because he is so good. There is a lot of study material offered such as clickers, reviews, and learning objectives that have questions like the exam. As long as you study those you will do great.

Dr. Figueroa is King, you should take him if you can

Very straightforward in my opinion! great guy, and very nice. Makes an effort to get to know his students, but that can come with some caveats, as he regularly calls on random students for his iclicker questions lol. Class is manageable, and he does talk fast in my opinion, but it works for me. After that, it just depends on how well you do in chem

i really like figueroa he engages with the class often during lectures, i will say sometimes he speed runs the slides in class and its hard for me to keep up w note taking but theyre posted so its not a big issue and the in class clickers he likes to rush u but overall a good professor and goes over what u need for the exams well

He's a great professor and really takes the time to answer questions that people have. He does go through the content fast during class, but he will answer any questions you have and provides lots of extra YouTube videos and practice questions, so learning the content isn't an issue at all if you put effort into it. Would take him again!

AMAZING! Professor is inspiring, and cares deeply for his student. His teaching is personalized and makes sure to learn students names. Gives lots of free extra points if you attend class and offers extra credit throughout the semester. Attendance is not mandatory but it is rewarded. Would definitely take his class again.

Dr. Figueroa was such an outstanding professor! The vibes were just so good in our lecture hall. I barely passed by with Bs and even a C in high school chem, and found this course to be incredibly forgiving. The chem professors are all very organized. I would 1000% recommend Dr. Figueroa, he is the sweetest.