Chemistry is a tough subject but Professor Gillings breaks down the material to make it as easy as possible to understand. DO NOT MISS A SINGLE CLASS OR YOU WILL GET LOST! 5 exams (drops the lowest grade) 60%. A cumulative final 20%. She includes extra credit questions in all of her tests! LOTS of homework 15% and 5% for participation! TAKE HER!

Professor Gillings is amazing anything you need help in she will do and if you don't understand a lesson she will go over it again and again. Homework helps a lot for the exam and if you study hard you can get an A or B she's absolutely the best can't wait to take her for chm1045 and chm1046

I SUCK at chemistry and Prof Gillings made this the best class I ever had. I would love mondays just to go to her class. She knows how to deliver the message so you can understand this hard subject and if you don't understand she will repeat it 10 more times if she has to just so you completely understand. I recommend her!!!

PLEASE TAKE HER. Life changing class. She make chemistry so fun and simple. It's hard if you don't study. Chemistry is something you have to practice. By far the best professor I have encountered in my college experience. Please take her for any chemistry she's beyond amazing.

SUCH A GENUINE AND CARING PROF ONE OF A KIND SHE IS A MUST IF YOU FAIL ITS BECAUSE YOU DONT CARE SHE BREAKS DOWN THE MATERIAL FOR YOU

Professor Aarons is one of the best professors I've ever had. You'll enjoy taking her class, very funny and entertaining, but WATCH OUT, the class is super hard. Get ready to put a lot of effort and study. Not an easy class at all. Too much content and homework. But Aarons is supportive and helps students a lot.

By far an amazing professor. You don't need to know anything about chemistry because she shows to everything. Make chemistry so simple. I love her definitely would take again!

Prof. Aarons is the best that i have seen as a chem teacher. She makes you want to learn more about chemistry. She isnt one of those super boring or mean professors. She would explain everything until you know what you are doing. If anything, you can always see her in her offices hours, she lives there because she wants to help out her students.

Super easy class. You just need to all the steps for the lab report that she tells you if not she takes away points. But its common sense things. There is only a midterm and a Final that she doent create her self, the lab manager creates it but its super easy she tells you wants going to be on the test. Would take her for any chem lab

She's an amazing professor. Not easy at all since it's chemistry but she really makes you learn. 4 tests (drops the lowest), and lots of helpful homework. Take her!!!!

Four exams and a final. Amazing professor. If you know nothing about chemistry do not fret she knows how to break down the material. Prof Aarons shows you how what you learn in class can be used in life everyday. Also 10% of your grade is just showing up and answering the learning catalytics questions online. Book is necessary. Homework helps!

She is really really good. So far the best chem professor I've had. She knows the material and explain in a way you get everything. Yes, chem is hard, you have to do your work as well. Caring, respectful. Clean grading criteria and 10 extra points in every test. If you do your best that A is gonna be there.

Wow. This professor was the best professor I have ever had for chemistry, please for your sake take her. She breaks down everything and makes It super simple. You do need to study a lot for this class but she makes It easy. Toke lab with her too and It was very good. PLEASE TAKE HER!! shes amazing!!!

She is the best Chemistry professor you can have. Chm is really hard, but she will help out with ANYTHING. There is lots of homework, but it helps a lot to have all that practice. Whenever she is in the office you can also go for extra help. She will explain everything countless times until you get it.

Chemistry is difficult, but this professor did an OUTSTANDING job on making things as clear as possible. She WANTS everyone to get an A. If you communicate with her and pay attention, you can. TAKE HER. Better than any other chem professor I have had.

Shes one of the best Chem Professors Ive had, explained everything well and her test are what she teaches on, no surprises , go to class take notes and study, and youll get the A , all test have extra credits so you can get 110 in each. Gives you a good foundation for next level chems. Thank you professor Jo Nell.

The nicest most caring professor Ive ever taken. Makes chem 2 easy.

Professor Aarons has to be the best chemistry professor out there. I drive about an hour just to attend her class at the West campus. She is super amazing, funny, and caring. She doesn't move on until everyone understands and she will be available for you at any time! She has office hours and responds to your emails, she just wants you to pass :)

Best chemistry professor. Extremely detailed, caring, passionate, hilarious, available, and sarcastic (in a good way). VERY PATIENT and willing to help you, will not move on until everyone understands. Really helps students who are struggling, I love her and I will miss her. Second and last semester taking her :(

I love how human she is. She is a great professor and would do anything for her students. Some try to take advantage of her kindness, but if you are reading this I hope you never change. She is the best!! Take her!

Probably the best teacher Ive ever had. This was my last class before graduating with my AA and she made it so easy and fun. Truly a gifted and caring teacher! Lots of homework but its worth a good percentage of your grade, even if you dont pass the tests you might pass the class. Takes into consideration your attendance for the final grade

I am the kind of student who hated chemistry and after taking her, chemistry was the easiest subject. I love her and I totally recommend her, you will not regret!!!!. She is best teacher that you will have.

Awesome professor. Make sure you do the homework as it may be worth up to 25% of the grade.

A lot of HW its actually very tedious bcuz the way its explained there isnt the same as her but it is still good practice for the test or watch CHM videos online if you like me who is only taking the class because you need the class for w.e degree be prepared to put in TIME trying to learn the material. she cares tho and will try her best to help

Best gen chem professor you will find. I took her for CHM1045 and currently taking her for CHM1046 lecture and lab. It is impossible to fail her class. She is VERY patient and VERY accessible outside her class. She is always willing to put in extra time for us. Homework will help your grade A LOT. I will miss her a lot

Amazing teacher and makes Chemistry way easier to learn. Very friendly and approachable to any question you might have and takes time to help others if they have the slightest concern. Would recommend taking this professor if you have the chance.

Excellent professor !! She really cares about her students. She explains as many times as necessary until you get the content. Ill definitely take her again

SHE IS AN ANGEL. I drove an hour to her class every Tuesday and Thursday and do not regret all the miles I put on my car. Chemistry is very difficult but she does an amazing job at lecturing and gives you the right tools to succeed. Thus, you will fail if you do not study. However, I am looking forward to taking her for Chem 2!

SUPER RECOMMENDED!!! She is always going to be willing to help and make sure you understand. Homework will help you a lot to get a better grade. If you need a chemestry professor she is the one for you. TAKE HER CLASS!

She is the best chemistry professor. Super caring, always available and willing to help. She made a very difficult subject understandable. Do not take any other chem professor at Miami Dade she is literally the best.

I took this professor a year ago and I came back to rate her again. She's that good. Went on to taking organic 1 and 2 she prepared me extremely well. Trust me you want to pick your classes with time she is amazing. Motivating and inspirational professor the best and I have been to almost every campus! IN ANY CHEM CLASS YOU HAVE TO STUDY TO PASS.

I took her from 1025 to 1046 and it was amazing. She got me ready for Orgo 1 and 2. She is my favorite professor. Caring and very good at teaching.

This was the best Chem class I have taken! She is super caring, and awesome with feedback. You have to work hard but you really understand the material when she is teaching. Make sure you come to class because she can give extra credit. I am taking her chem 2 class.

Love her , she is a really good professor even though chemistry is a really hard topic, makes class interesting, gives a lot of examples and everything she says and teach goes to the exam , she cares a lot about her students and helps you in everyway she can

Professor Aarons is easily the best professor Ive ever had!!! Never in my 5 years of college ( back for a second degree) have ever come across such a caring, and intelligent professor! Had her for lecture and lab for a brutal 6 week miniterm but i wish i could go back and take 1025, and 1045 with her. Add her class without even thinking twice!!!

Professor Aarons has to be most caring, intelligent and professional teacher one could ever take. She gives a lot of extra credits. Her exams are not easy though, but if you put the effort you will get the A with no doubt. She is one of those few teachers that are out there available to help you. I love chemistry now because of her.

She is the most encouraging professor I have had so far. It will take you some effort to get good grades, but she will give plenty of chances to get extra credit and she is also available during office hours. You will learn a lot if you take her.

Professor Jo Nell is amazing! She is really helpful and clear in her lecture. There are four tests and an optional final. She truly cares about you and your grade, and provides many opportunities for extra credit. Take her!

Professor Aarons is by far THE BEST PROFESSOR IVE EVER HAD. She is caring, motivational, and simply amazing. If you want a great general chem background this is defiantly the professor to take. 10/10 recommended. Simply the best.

The best prof at MDC West! I've never had a more caring and understanding teacher. She really does want everyone to pass and understand the class. She gives the best pep talks. She is super realistic and tells you that you need to work towards your goals in life. She is super funny and gives you relatable examples for chem.

I have taken her for 1045 and 1046 and it was my best decision ever. She is caring, encouraging and more than prepared to teach. Study (she likes tricky questions), do your homework, and the most important: talk to her and ask questions on class.

Sweet Professor. She makes Chemistry lecture an amazing experience. Recommended 100%, ;-)

She is amazing, funny, it isn't an easy course but she pushes you and make you study! Highly recommended. Best professor ever.

I had her for both 1045 & 1046 and in both she was amazing. You will pass if you try your best and study. I had my 1046 when we switched to remote learning bc of covid and she made it the easiest transition in the best way positive. She is always positive and thats the type of mentality all teachers should have. Take her and you wont regret it.

She is hands down the best teacher/professor I have ever had. She knows Chemistry can be difficult and tries to make it fun. She will answer every question you have and won't continue until she know she helped her students understand. Can't say enough about her. Aleks kinda sucks but it really helps you learn the material. Aarons is the best.

Prof. Aarons is the best, she tries so hard for her students to learn. She's not like the majority of the chem professors who get annoyed for questions, she gets EXCITED and she explains you even better than before, when we transitioned to online she was EXTREMELY helpful and understanding, she is the best. Aleks kind of sucks but it helps you.

PLEASE DO YOURSELF A FAVOR AND TAKE PROFESSOR AARONS! professor aarons makes chemistry super understandable and really cares for her students. you do have to put in a lot of work and effort like in every other chemistry class, but she is the best chemistry professor that anyone could ask for. she cares about you and your grade. you will love her!

Professor Gillings really was a great teacher. I used to hate chemistry, I couldn't absorb the material, but after taking chem with Gillings.. I love chemistry and understand it so well to the point where I changed my major to chem. Grade wise, make sure to go to her lectures (they're v helpful), study, and do the aleks, to ace the class.

BEST CHEMISTRY PROFESSOR EVER! She really cares about her students and her lectures are amazing. You DO NEED TO STUDY to pass/get a good grade. However, she gives lots of partial credits and her class is super fun. Some tips for her class, ask questions no matter what! Even if you ask her what is 2+2 she will answer it!

Unlike other stem professors who will try to make you fail their class, this professor encourages you to not only learn the material but become passionate about what you are learning as well. Words fall short to describe how amazing she is.

I love this teacher so much ! she is so motivational and really wants you to learn. TAKE HERR

By far the best chemistry teacher I have ever had. I love this lady, she is so sweet and caring and explains everything very good. If you have any questions feel free to ask her because she is so sweet and loves helping students! Highly recommend taking her for lecture and lab!!!

This is the best chemistry professor I've ever had! Before her, I struggled so hard. She really makes sure you understand the material and really encourages her students to ask questions if they're confused. She really motivates you to learn and she's hilarious! 10/10 definitely take her.

BEST PROF EVER! I honestly wish I could've taken her for every Chem class I've taken thus far and for Orgo 1 & 2. She explains things in a way that actually makes you understand and are curious for more. I cannot say enough about her she's heaven sent! Stay up to date on your ALEKS assignments, other than that this class is a breeze. TAKE HER!!

She is absolutely amazing. Everything will do on Aleks. Her class is not hard at all. You will love Chem after you being in her class. I love her.

I love this professor!! I would definitely take her again. I hate science but wow she made me excited to learn. Do your assignments on time in aleks and youll be fine. Shes extremely understanding and makes sure you understand the topic to your best ability. Took her during the whole quarantine pandemic and she truly was so inspiring .

The best CHM professor ever! She is the sweetest woman I ever met, cares a lot for her students and wants you to really learn. Is not going to be super easy but you are going to learn and enjoy her class.

Great professor. Takes her time to explain to her students and will extend assignments if not gone over during the lecture. You don't need a textbook but you use ALEKS. Drops the lowest grade and you have the option of a final exam. Also has two projects that are fairly simple. If you manage your time and listen to the lectures you should be good.

Amazing Prof. Incredible human being! Uses ALEKS which helps out a lot (worth 15% overall grade. Four exams, 12 graded quizzes all on ALEKS! 2 grp. projects nothing difficult. Makes you feel incredible abt yourself. Sends encouraging emails each Monday! Extra credit opportunities available. Used zoom for lectures. Records & uploads lec. to BB.

Prof Aarons is AMAZING. Super nice, funny, and encouraging human being! Four tests plus optional final and 12 quizzes all on ALEKS which is manageable if you put the time in. They encourage every single one of their students and every day in their class was extremely fun, uplifting, and hilarious! Also great at teaching concepts in a fun way.

She is such an amazing professor that really cares about her students. Every single week she sends inspirational emails cause she cares tremendously. Grading criteria is clear, do not underestimate the class thoug. Final is optional and drops lowest grade if you need it. Drops MANY of the lowest grades to give you a kind gpa boost, but still study!

This professor was the best thing to ever happen to me. She brings that passion and energy to class every time. There would be times she would play music to get us hyped. All around beautiful soul and amazing teacher. You will not regret taking her. The only thing I would advise is to pay attention and do your ALEKS! With that you'll be fine :)

Amazing professor! She explains things very well. She does not pay attention to due dates and only cares if you learned the material. Very inspirational and caring.

The best professor you can ever take for this course. If you want a professor who actually teaches, this professor is the best. She is understanding, realistic, and motivational. The best advice, pace yourself when doing the homeworks because it can be overwhelming, and don't leave it for the last minute.

This professor is AMAZING took in the spring chm1025 all he was through aleks and tests. she rechecks every test to give any extra points aleks didn't count and works very hard. I only got a b because I got behind on homework. take her for chem if you can.

Seriously take her. She's really the best chm professor I've ever had and I didn't regret taking her.

Took her for 1025 and again for 1046 and 1046Lab. Everything on Alek. Make sure you work on your Alek. Chem 1046 isnt easy, focus on her lecture and practice on Alek. 3 test and final is optional with lockdown. Take her! You wont regret.

She's amazing, she has an incredible energy and care about her students, She uses ALEKS, but if you put attention to the lectures and do the work, you'll be fine. TAKE HER

She's an amazing professor, take her classes if you can! I took her for CHM1025 in the fall and now for 1045. She really cares about her students and helps if you don't understand. Tests and quizzes are on Aleks and she would go through every single question and give partial credits when necessary.

The best chemistry professor youll ever have. Shes inspiring, caring, loving. Great person outside and inside class. Will go the extra mile for you as long as you do your part. Most of her work is on aleks. Its relatively easy if you take notes as she does her lecture. If you take classes with her remind her of a student named sean thats all!

She is the best teacher i have had in miami dade. As long as you do your work you will pass her class. She is extremely nice and really helps you if you need help. All of her work is on Aleks but she gives you a lot of time to do it. I recommend you go to class cause she explains everything very well and breaks everything down for you.

I cannot put into words how amazing Jo Nell Aarons is. She explains so clearly. Her powerpts are so good that if you dont want listen to any of her lectures, you can take notes from it and study off those ang get an A. I am not exaggerating. In all my time as a student I have never written a review, and she is so good that I just HAD to. AMAZING

just wanted to say that no matter what campus in MDC, TAKEHERFORYOURCHEMISTRY'S !ProfGillings is Amazing, caring,down to earth, and funny, she genuinely makes learning fun and has analogies for everything, she actually tries to kind of force everyone to participate in a good way, Everything is on Aleks, she does several practice problems

I took Professor Aarons both for CHM1025 and for this class. She is an amazing professor who truly loves chemistry and will inspire you to love it as well. Her lectures are clear and her exams are based on the objectives given on Aleks. Aleks objectives are 20% of your grade, tests 55%, quizzes 15%, and a couple of extra assignments 10%.

She is the best chemistry professor I have ever had. She is considering and for students that show they want to learn she is willing to go the extra mile. If I could have her as my professor every semester I would. Please do yourself a favor and choose her!!

Great professor, understanding, few exams, will make sure you understand, recommend 10/10

She is truly a fantastic professor take her if you can, I really struggled with chemistry until I came into her class. She is very good at teaching and knows what she is doing. Her test, quizzes, and assignments are through ALEKS the test has a lockdown browser. Her class is easy if you go, pay attention, and do the work. Gives extra credit.

She is awesome! If you try she will truly help you. Extremely caring and inspiring, she will give you a reason to be into chemistry if you are not

Professor Aarons is an amazing person and a loving teacher. She really cares about her students succeeding in the class she goes over the subject and makes sure everyone understands before she moves on in the class. She only has 5 tests and drops the lowest one so if you do well in all 4 you don't have to take the final

Aarons is someone who really cares about her students. If you take her class, make sure you show up to the lectures as she remembers. She will help anyone as long as she knows their face. All the work relies on ALEKS apart from one project, and it is a lot.

This is my second-semester taking Professor Aarons, she truly is one of my favorite professors. She teaches chemistry at such a good pace and helps you understand, love, and appreciate chemistry. There are 6 exams but if you do well you don't have to take the final because she drops your lowest test grade.

She enjoys interaction, so don't stay quiet as I did. As long as you do your Aleks and don't procrastinate, you should get a solid B-A grade. Her lectures make a very intimidating subject like Chemistry seem very down-to-earth and relatable. I strongly recommend her!

Professor Gillings is the best chemistry professor of all of MDC! She cares about her students and gives so many opportunities for extra credit if you just try in her class. She really values participation and is really passionate about chemistry. She will make sure that you understand the topic. TAKE HER IF YOU WANT TO LOVE CHEMISTRY!

Professor Jo Nell Aarons is an amazing person. She is kind as long as you are nice to her. She will make very sarcastic comments, but she appreciates attendance and participation A LOT. Assignments on ALEKS and they are not so hard to understand. I recommend taking this professor if you don't understand something you can always reach out to her.

Professor Gillings is a very kind and enthusiastic teacher. She really does care for her students. She also very knowledgable and teaches really well, she makes sure that everyone understands and asks questions. If you ever have any issues, she will always be there to help. I 100% recommend her, I learned so much and she made chem easier for me.

Professor Aarons is an amazing teacher! You will love the class and enjoy coming to see her. All the hw is very manageable and test are very to the point. She is very accessible after class and is willing to take the time and get to know you. Couldn't have asked for a better chm professor.

Great professor. The material was difficult, but she tries to make it easier. She works out every problem step by step, and doesn't overcomplicate things like some other professors. She genuinely wants you to succeed, and even gives extra time to complete assignments if you need it.

I transferred out of MDC a year ago but an ad of the west campus reminded me of this class. Very inspirational teacher, I still carry her advice with me till this day. Her dedication to teaching and her students was amazing! I grew a love for chemistry because of this class. Any opportunity you have take a class with Professor Gillings, take it!

Professor Gillings is THE most passionate professor. She truly cares about her students understanding the lectures and gives her 100% effort into cultivating an environment of learning. The material is hard but Professor Gillings makes it easy to understand without having to change the material in itself. Do yourself a favor and take her!!!!!

Professor Aarons, is the best professor I've ever taken. I love the way she teaches it makes sense. I was iffy about chem, but she really gives you a love for it. Her real life examples are funny, she truly cares for you as a student. She gives you Aleks which reinforces what you learn in class. Study 30 mins a day on aleks and it's an easy A.

She is an amazing professor, she teaches chemistry very well and super understanding lectures. As long as you take notes and study and understand the concepts you can pass this class.

I absolutely LOVED Professor Aarons. I came to MDC to take my chemistry courses and I honestly couldn't have taken it with anyone better. She is so funny, caring, and wants you to succeed. Ask questions, participate, and study and you will pass. I will forever remember her and if I could, I would take her again. Trust me, she's the best there is!!!

Professor Gillings is an amazing chemistry teacher who truly cares about her students. The material is challenging, but her engaging lectures and use of helpful tools like unstuck AI make it understandable. Attend class, do the work, and you'll succeed in this class.

She just wants communication in her class. If you do not want to be social in your class then go to an online school or just do it live. What is the point of going in person if you are not going to talk. Amazing teacher, tries to do her best to help every individual student and may drag a little to make sure EVERYONE is on track.

I am very grateful to have Professor Gillings as my chemistry instructor. I had CHM 1025 in the fall but failed with a different professor and it was alot of self teaching but this semester Professor Gillings was the best option for me and she will make sure that everyone understands the course. So far I am passing her class and she explains well.

I've taken Professor Aaron's For all of the Chems I had to take, she is simply the best there's. She likes her class to be alive and fun, if you are a person that honestly enjoys talking and interacting please take her class. If you are willing to try out new things and meet people also do it. She is flexible up to an extent if you do your work.

Honestly, I came into chemistry with the "I hate chemistry" mindset; however, Professor Aarons was able to help me change my mindset on the subject. She provides great feedback when it comes to needing additional support, whether it be with homework or additional support with understanding a concept. Have a goo mindset and energy in class.

She is amazing. I love her super flexible the only things that she wants is that you participate and be engage with the class and materials. My final was a literal escape room and in groups. Totally recomend her just put a little of your part and do the work you will be fine.

Dr. Aarons truly cares about her students. She's funny, supportive, and passionate about helping you succeed. Her exams are tough but fair, and if you study, you'll improve. She gives credit where it's due and values real understanding. One of the best professors I've had! Like, genuinely everyone should taker her class.

One of the best professors I have ever had. truly cares for her students and wants for them to learn. If you put in effort, study and ask questions, she will teach you until you understand. Not an easy class however her teaching makes you want to learn.

This was my second time taking the class and I drove extra to make it to this campus and she really did make all the difference. She's interactive and she makes sure you know and understand. She's caring and HILARIOUS and overall just a good person who loves what she does. She made me love studying. 10000% would take her for Orgo if she taught it

I wish I'd found out about her earlier because she's a 10/10 teacher. The material was hard but the way she taught made it easy. She loves when her students communicate with her and gives good energy. There're 4 exams (lowest grade dropped), Aleks homework, and 2 projects. She's not a tough grader. I 100% recommend taking her for whatever you can.

I wish I'd found out about her earlier because she's a 10/10 teacher. Her labs are easy and straightforward, and in the beginning of each class she goes over what you need to do. She loves when her students communicate with her and gives good energy. Theres's only some pre-lab quizzes, lab reports, and the final is a practical. 100% recommend.

very nice professor. She explains every lab and gives you a week to turn in your lab report. Very very nice. You won't be disappointed.

Prof. Aarons is amazing! She creates such a positive environment in her classroom, and her lectures are great. If I could take all my chemistry classes with her, I would. You do have to put in an effort to get a good grade, but she is amazing. You won't regret taking her class, and be ready to have a good time!