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Selzler is really great a making you understand what he is talking about! He does great demos and is very funny at times. Tests are right out of your notes and homework.
Very, very clear and organized. Makes a subject that could be very confusing into something very fun and exciting. Lectures are informative and not boring. Always eager to help and make sure you understand the material. Easy due to his clarity and tests are fair and off the notes. Definite A+.
one of the best teachers that i've ever had..he is willing to explain and wants you to succeed. Test and quizes are based on the notes he gives..doing the homework helps too. he's a goofy guy and makes class fun.
I highly recommend him. He's a great teacher and can make a complicated topic easy enough for a child to learn. Tests and quizzes are based on lectures.. right out of your notes. He's funny and goofy, making time in class go by quickly.
Joe is awesome! best chemistry instructor in VC !
Very helpful, knows what hes talking about. If you do your work there is no way you can do bad in his class.
He's quirky and weird, but it keeps you interested and awake. I hate all science and barely passed in HS, but got an A here. It's easy if you come to class, do homework, and study a little before tests. I only used the book when he occasionally assigned problems from the book, so you can buy the book or copy pages from the book in the library.
hard material excellent teacher... he reminds me of Dexter from dexter's lab!!!
By far the best teacher I have ever had at Ventura College. I definitely recommend him. Outstanding teacher that gives his all, and is very funny and
This guy is pretty cool. I would say the easiest of the teachers for Chem. You should be able to pass the class easily if you pay attention and do the homework. Tests are average and he lets you use a 3x5 notecard on them, unlike other teachers. Kinda goofy during lecture. Very high energy usually. Explains things well. All online quizes at home. No in class closed book surprise quizes like my old teacher Oliver. Checks to see if you need help in lab, sometimes too much though.
he does a good job explaining everything. He assigns way too much homework though and there are many HW problems that he doesnt explain how to do in class. The tests and quizzes are kind of hard too. The lab is really easy though, as long as u do the minimum. He also is available often for homework help. I always email him when i have a question and he usually answers me in the same day as long as i send it to him early.
He's great! He teaches cleary, he's funny, straight forward and he's willing to help you. you can't silde through class without holding up your end of the bargain, but thats alright because he more than does his part. I wish I could take more chemistry from him.
selzer should have his own talk show! this guy is hilarious at times!! not at all boring and a very fair and excellent instructor! hw is fair and so are tests! he meets you half way with outstreched arms!! very rewarding class and you still gota study
He's HO-T-T! And the guy got sense of humor! Ask him about "what's nu" joke.Overall, cool guy easy to understand,very animated, just don't ask him to draw a mickey mouse balloon.
This class is hard! The test don't seem to match what he teaches in class. I managed to get a B. I did all my homework, did not miss one class, and studied for every test. Besides the subject matter, which is hard to understand I can only guess I should have studied more. I liked him despite the fact that his test were so hard.
This guy is the greatest teacher on the planet!!! He is the best teacher I have ever had! I didn't even have to read the book, except for hw. The greatest teacher, I cant stress that enough. I love this guy, I would have him marry my aunt to get him to be part of my family. He's great, I love you Mr Selzler!
his class was very fun and interesting. he went over the facts way too fast.when it came to homework i was confused.he grades really tough and most of my class failed. i got a d in this class after tutoring studing and even going to his office. take another teacher unless you love chemistry.
I love this teacher!
I love this teacher!!!
He is totally hot in a goofy chem. prof. way, but I heard he just got married. He is the best instructor!!!!!!
great teacher that explains very well. have to put some time to learning but his notes and examples are very helpful. best teacher ive had
great teacher, makes subject fun and interesting....will take again if i need another chem class
I had taken Chem and failed before and was slightly daunted by returning to school after a long absence. Boy was I lucky to get Joe as my first teacher. Very helpful, made you get excited about chemistry. As long as you attend every class and do the daily work you will pass with no problem. Same with Lab!
Joe is quite possibly the best techer I've ever had. Yes, EVER. He makes you want to learn more. I don't know if it's because he's adorable in the sexy mad scientist way or if it's because he really enjoys teaching Chemistry. Whatever his magic, it works! Take his class you won't be sorry!
Great teacher. Helps everyone and is pretty funny. Show up to class and be willing to do the work...should be an easy A/B. Wish he taught 1B this semester.
I had him as a lab teacher but not lecture. I really wish I did he is an amazing teacher. I recommend that you take both classes with him. He is very clear on the labs and is extremely helpful, he walks around the whole class period checking your work and makes sure you understand and if you dont takes time to clearly help you so you do.
I took him for both lecture & lab. He's kinda kooky, but still a great teacher.
VERY HARD TOUGH CLASS. I HAD TO DROP. HIS TESTS DID NOT MATCH THE HOMEWORK. I EVEN HAD TUTORING AND STILL COULD NOT PASS THE CLASS. THIS CLASS CONSUMED MY LIFE. IT WAS NOT WORTH IT. IF AT ALL POSSIBLE TAKE A CHEMISTRY TEACHER FROM OXNARD COLLEGE.
Absolutely the best teacher ever! He will spend extra time with you to help u understand, he even missed lunch just to help me! He is one a great guy that will even give you the shirt off his back if you need it. I can not say enough good things about him. Keeps class interesting and fun! Tests are easy just don't miss class and take good notes.
Joe is freaking awesome! Great teacher really funny guy! Its an easy class as long as you show up and do the work. No reason why you cant pass if you put the effort in. I highly recommend him!
Awesome instructor, makes chemistry worth your while, and you will def not fall alseep in his class. I highly reccommend him.
great professor
He is great because i hated chem before and now i love it and he made it so easy to understand
I had a teacher named Dingee back in Highschool. i hated chemistry because of her. but this guy... haha. he made chemistry fun. take him if you're a nursing major who is transferring to csuci.
Love, Love, LOOOOOOOOOOOOVE this man!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! He is the best! I never thought Chem would be this fun. He is super energetic makes class very fun. He is such a wonderful instructor who really cares about the success of his students. Take both lecture and lab with him Chem V30. Best teacher ever! thanx to Joe I now love Chem!
Professor Selzler is by far the best Chemistry teacher ever! Explains everything- fair tests and grading. He wants you to do well! If there was a Chem Professor Hall of Fame, I would love to induct him! There is a reason his lectures are always full!Take him, he's the BEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Great Professor! Makes class fun, breaks down info so its easy to understand, super funny! Take his class!
I took both chem 1a and 1b and both were really hard but he is a good teacher and will help you out a whole lot. The tests were fair and he is a pretty cool guy too.
Selzler is the best teacher ive ever had. made chemistry fun and easy.
selzer is an awesome teacher. he made chem sound so easy. his lectures are fun and interesting. he gives a test after every two chapter. there are also quizzes in between. is homeworks are pretty easy. he does take attendance so after 8 absences he will drop you. i recommend him for chem majors. i will definitely take him again in the future.
One of the best teachers I've ever had. He really knows his stuff and has a gift for teaching it. He is always available to help. I wish he taught other sciences.
Dr.Selzer is one of the best chemistry teacher in VC. He explains very well and help you to pass every tests. There are 5 tests in the CHEM20, and one final, quiz can help you to upgrade your overgrade. There are some extra credit assignments in his class. I got an A in his class, but the final only 144 out of 200. I strongly recommend to take him.
Quite possibly the best teacher at Ventura College. Even if you have very little interest in chemistry I would recommend his class, he's incredibly enthusiastic, and his class is a comedy show to watch. Read, do homework, go to class (you wouldn't really want to ever skip anyways, I knew people from other classes that watched for fun) and its easy
I took his chem for health sci in the fall of 08. He's a bit goofy, but he is plain awesome. There's a sign in sheet for attendence, homework is straight from the book, and he tells you exactly what he expects you to know for the tests. I used to hate chem, but he made me change my mind. I highly recommend him if you need chem!
Great teacher. Professor Selzler made this class extremely straight forward, understandable and entertaining. He's hilarious and great at what he does. I highly recommend him.
Best and my most favorite teacher of all time. i did not like chemistry at all until i took mr selzer's class he is the best and im taking him again for the next level chem during the summer! he really makes me excited to go to school im so lucky to have had him as my teacher i am so happy i got him as a teacher....
AWESOME TEACHER!!! makes class fun ighly recommend him to all!!!!!
Awesome guy - really enjoyed this class. Would def. take him if he taught OChem.
Mr. Selzler is an awesome teacher! If you have any trouble with chem at all he is DEFINATELY the teacher to take!
WHAT CAN I SAY OTHER THAN THE FACT THAT THIS GUY IS THE GOD OF VENTURA COLLEGE. THE BEST TEACHER TO POSSIBLY TEACH AT THE COLLEGE. HE KNOWS HIS STUFF PRETTY DARN GOOD, AND HE IS VERY GOOD AT TRANSFERRING HIS KNOWLEDGE TO THE STUDENTS. I DREADED CHEMISTRY IN HIGH SCHOOL, BUT AFTER TAKING HIM, MY MAJOR HAS BECOME CHEMISTRY! TAKE HIM AND YOU WON'T REG
Extremely helpful! Great guy! Funny!! Its not too hard of a class if you pay attention to everything he says in lecture.
very helpful explains things very thouroughly easy to understand if you go to the lectures there is no way you wont pass. he is a pretty funny guy to an enjoyable class to be in
this dude is totally awesome! I love you Joe your the man! He is funny, entertaining, and best of all makes chem fun and easy. Chem is not easy, but he has a way of explaining/teaching that it is a pleasure to listen to him. He is the best teacher I have ever taken. I wish he would teacher every single one of my courses. Love U Joe!
OMG One of my all-time favorite Professors.. He is AWESOME! Could not get any easier, clearer, or helpful. Class is fun, time flies by, and he sticks to what he lectures for quizzes and exams, so take notes!
Knows his stuff. Recommend to all that want/need to take chemistry. He is really good at explaining things. He does a few things that might really piss you off as a student-like start a brand new chapter the day before the final and add it in there. You aren't going to find anyone better though.. Just gotta live with it! READ the book!!!!
This teacher is the bomb He teaches very patiently, clearly and to the point. The best teacher I've ever had in VC period.
BEST TEACHER AT VC!! Very helpfull! Takes his time to make sure Everyone understands! Great guy! Made me want to go to class to learn more! GREAT CLASS!! :)
Mr. Selzer is a great chemistry teacher. All tests are based on his lectures. He's helpful and eager to clarify any questions. You still have to study and understand the material, but he guides you as much as he can.
Pretty funny guy with a great sense of humor. Teaches the material very well. Pay close attention and take notes! All of his tests and quizzes are primarily based off his notes as well as hwk assignments from the textbook. I'd take him again in a heart beat!
Hey yo selzlah it's Michael Zarate your favorite student. Selzler is the best teaher at VC without a doubt...I had him for Chem 20&Lab, V01AL, and Chem 1B&Lab...5 classes total, he made me look forward to going to school and succeeding, and he teaches you, assigns homework, and tells you what to study for tests, which is how a class should be...
He makes the subject super easy to understand. He is very enthusiastic and makes learning chemistry fun and interesting. He can make a child easily understand chemistry. There are 5 tests and many quizzes and homework assignments, but it's all very easy 'cause he is a great teacher. I totally recommend him!
Great teacher. Takes attendance. Go to class, take notes. Don't really need the book except for HW assignments. I just studied from class notes and got an A in the class. There are never any surprises on the test. Final is cumulative but he gives an outline type study guide - just go over old tests and quizzes, he leaves out the harder concepts.
He was an awesome teacher--never made you feel dumb for asking a question..explained things in great detail..fun personality..tests were no surprises, based on homework and notes. Used textbook only for homework assignments. One of the best teachers I've had.
I highly recommend this teacher! He knows his subject very well and actually wants you to know it and understand it too unlike other teachers who are selfish enough not to share what they know!!!!!!!!!!!!!! he's funny too. His lab class was just as fun as his lecture class. Take him and you will understand chemistry I guarantee you that.
Professor Selzler is super nerdy! Hes still a good teacher though. He explains things step by step. Delivers subject well. Come to class and do the work and you should pass
He's a really good teacher...you'll definitely pass if u do the work...=))
He's really nerdy and great sense of humor. Really clear, and helpful if you have a question. You get homework weekly and quizes at least twice a month. His lab is very great to be in too. Quick, comprehensible, and finish and go.
I recommend that everyone takes his class for chemistry. He made it really interesting and easy to understand. There's a moderate amount of work, but if you do the assignments and study for the tests you will definitely get an A!
DEAR MR. SELZLER, I JUST WANT TO SAY THAT YOU ARE ONE OF THEEEE BEST TEACHERS OF ALLLLL TIME.................ONE OF THE BEST TEACHERS OF ALLL TIME.
GREAT teacher. I have changed my major and will now have to take more CHEM classes. I was so sad to find that he doesn't teach every single CHEM class at VC. That's how good this guy is. Seriously, move your whole schedule around. Whatever it takes. He'll even sing Eurythmics songs and play some TMBG.
Best professor I have had at VC. He is so enthusiastic about teaching chemistry! He really took his time to help students and help them understand. He has a great sense of humor and did said random stuff that'd get the class laughing out of their seats! There's a lot of work but as long as you study hard you'll pass!
Professor Selzler is passionate and very knowledgeable about the subject he teaches. His in-class instruction is clear and easy to follow. Assigned homework is relevant and really helps to gain a better understanding of the subject. Definitely one of my favorite professors, and I'd gladly take another course from him.
Selzer is the best chemistry teacher there is! He knows how teach and makes chem fun. I took him for the lecture and the lab and it was the best decision I have ever made. I got an A in both classes and loved them both. I recommend this teacher, besides he reminds me of Sheldon from the Big Bang Theory! :D
Selzer is an awesome professor. VC surely needs more of his quality. Loves to teach and it shows. He made chemistry easy to understand and brings the material down to the rest of the worlds level. I'd highly suggest you take his class.
Mr. Selzler is THE BEST Chem Teacher! I was so scared to take Chem. I dropped a Chem class at O.C because it was Chinese to me...and so hard, That I almost wanted to change careers. Mr. Selzler made it so fun. He has a Great sense of humor, That I never missed a day of class. U sure need to be in class and have you book you"ll get an A
I really enjoyed taking this class with Mr. Selzer. I had taken Chemistry in high school, so it was pretty easy, but Selzer is a wonderful teacher. You do have to do the work & study - but completely possible to get a good grade
Great teacher. He explains everything well and is super easy. He is also very funny and makes the class very interesting. If you need help understanding something he won't mind helping you.
Amazing Prof, actually makes Chem fun! Really cares about students and wants you to succeed and learn. He breaks it down for the slowest learner, which can kind of be frustrating if are a quick learner or good at math, but it's nice on days when you arent at 100%, haha. Extremely funny guy too and really cares that you learn!
Mr. Selzler is awesome! He makes sure everyone understands the material giving everyone a chance to ask questions. Tests are very easy if you study and take good notes. He is also funny and makes chemistry fun to learn. Take it from someone who doesnt like chemistry.
Joe is truly a(TEACHER)Most teachers at VC shouldnt even be teaching but Joe has a gift that others should tke notes on.I absolutely love Chemistry now because of him. He makes everything so simple to understand that I wish other teachers were like this, it would definitely make a difference.He's funny and entertaining so you enjoy paying attention
Jow is theee best teacher in the world. the class is super easy, but only because there is a lot of math involved, and i love math so i might be biased. you do have to study if you want a good grade no doubt about it. I love chem now. Thanks Joe!!
Take him!! He is what we need in all levels of education. Loves his subject great attitude and very helpful and fun. I fell in love with chemistry because of him. I have taken two classes with him.
Prof Selzler, is loud, and has an goofy yet memorable sense of humor. he keeps your attention during lectures. he knocks points on every mistake on tests (but well deserved in my opinion)he remembers students names (kinda nice)dose not give too many chances to extra credit. his homework is assigned mostly from the book. overall great educator.
Joe, your are the BEST teacher EVER!!!! You could have you're own science show if you wanted! You teach so well and to everyone's strengths and weaknesses that if every teacher taught like you the world would be filled with scientists. Thank you for everything!
He is awesome! I had zero experience with Chemistry and he made it clear, easy to understand, and even fun! He is obsessed with the mole, and it's hilarious. He is very funny, and loud, so you can't really get distracted in his class. Very good teacher and I was literally crushed to find out he is not teaching the V01A class this Fall.
Hands down, BEST teacher ever. He keeps the class engaged with experiments, and is very clear. If you don't understand something, he will explain it over and over again until you get it. He responds to emails in a timely manner. He is truly an amazing teacher. He made chemistry easy! Take his class, you won't be disappointed.
Mr Selzler is one of the best professors I have ever had. I took him for the summer session. His lectures are very entertaining and his method of instructing ensures that students really grasp the material. Chemistry was by no means easy but Mr Selzler made it seem so. He's awesome and I highly recommend him. I got an A.
Joe is hilarious. Super energetic and straight to the point. Has some great analogies to help students understand. Funny guy, and class isn't too difficult. Expectations are clear.
Other for being great in lecture, I highly recommend taking his lab class. He is always clear on explaining the lab/ procedure and extremely fair on grading lab reports. Show up to every class, do every pre lab /post lab. If you have trouble on them utilize his office hours he is always willing to help and is very approachable. :)
Selzler is honestly the best teacher I have ever had in my entire life, he is always willing to help no matter what time of day. I wish he taught all of my classes, I would recommend him to any one. Just put the work in and the grade will come!
Hands down the BEST chemistry professor I have ever taken. So passionate, intelligent, and funny. Very fair. Very available for students. Work hard and you will succeed. Also, do not be afraid to contact him for questions outside of class.
Joe is probably the best professor I've ever taken a class from. Highly recommended. Only problem is this is the only class he teaches. Boo. :(
He is soo helpful and funny!!
can sometimes do experiments in his lecture classes which makes the class fun, homework is easy until the test come, be expecting up to 5 pages for the test, worst part is he puts about 3-4 chapters in one test period so its very difficult to remember and pass. he is a fast speaker so its difficult to keep up with him while he is talking.
Joe is one of the best professors I have taken. He lets you retake a test if you were gone. He is super easy to understand and absolutely hilarious. He tends to ramble sometimes about random things, but that's what makes the class less tense. I would take him again if I could! He is always there for his students. Highly recommend him!!
Great teacher!! I tried taking chemistry once before and had to drop it because of how tough it is! But Selzler made learning chemistry easy! If you go to class and do homework it is an easy A!!!
Selzler is the best!! I've had 3 different chem teachers at VC and he is my favorite!he gives great lectures, really explains the labs well, wants to answer questions, is funny, and will keep your attention. I wish he taught more classes. -Never used the textbook -Drops lowest quiz & HW -Note card on final -Only took roll the first few weeks
Great teacher, super interesting, really funny!
CHemistry is hard, but he make it pretty bare able and if you do the homework and pay good attention, passing is with a good grade is a breeze.
he may seem like a cool chill guy but he is really not professional in his work setting, the most dumbest jokes, and when you ask a question and he answers in a tone where "you should know the answer to it already" you feel out of place when he knows other students and seems like gives them a better score on their test. don't miss class
He is the best he definitely knows how to teach his class and is very passionate about science. He makes you work for your grade but you will totally learn a lot in his class!! He is also hilarious he cracks some funny jokes, he does take roll , plenty of homework, around 8 quizzes and 5 tests. Gives study guides for every test i recommend him :)
Turn in all assigned homework and take all quizzes it will save you on the Final Exam if "borderline", Lectures are super interesting and he is a funny guy. Offers his help. Does not judge or make you feel stupid. He is Very understanding. If you het the HW and get good grade on the quizzes you will do good on the Tests. Great Instructor!!!!
Selzler is an amazing teacher! He's so passionate about chemistry he makes you want to learn it. I highly recommend him.
I am extremely nervous when it comes to taking science classes because I have struggled in the past but my confidence has completely changed after taking Joe. If my heart wasn't set on nursing I would take more classes with him. My son was 4 months old when I started the semester and I still passed this class with an A. DO HW and show up :)
Passionate and hilarious, makes it easy to learn from him. Always willing to clarify and always willing to help. I wish he taught higher level chem classes, I would take them all from him! Lots of in class hand outs so showing up is a must. Honestly he is so easy to learn from it is worth it to show up anyway.
The best professor I ever had. I hated Chemistry in high school and I was dreading to take this class but Selzler made the class fun and easy to understand. He's wacky and extremely helpful. I wish he taught other subjects, that's how enjoyable the class was.
Best teacher ever!!! You make chemistry fun!!
Thank you for a awesome summer class!!! People he is the best for Chem!!!
I love Joe. He is an amazing chemistry professor. He made the class interesting. I will definitely be taking more of his classes if needed. Take his lab and lecture, you won't be disappointed
Joe is one of the best professors I've ever had. He's hilarious, but it never detracts from the material at hand- just keeps you engaged and having fun. He knows his stuff really well, and I went from absolutely hating chemistry to loving it! I found his tests to be really hard, but if you can adopt a good study method, you will be fine. Take him!!
One of THE best teachers I've ever had ! He's very passionate about his job, very enthusiastic. and is a VERY fair grader
This dude is the greatest professors ever! He gave homework once a week, got us ready for the quizes and tests. I would definitely take him again! I got a B in his class. He's a really funny guy and he speaks really loud so no one can miss anything he's saying! He's always open for questions.. Take him! he's really good at explaining things.
Best teacher I have EVER had at VC. He is the teacher that made me want to be a chemistry major. Very helpful and cares about his students. This was a hard class he made easy by being so passionate about chemistry.
Selzer's great. I've been going to VC 4 years now, he's the best teacher . Very helpful, explains everything slowly to make sure everyone is caught up. He is interactive, catches things on fire, throws out a few corny jokes. Makes it easy to pay attention. Chemistry is not my forte, but I caught on real easily. Had us laughing every class.
One of the best teachers at VC. Chemistry was never so easy. Work on the homework and you will find the tests very easy to solve. He explains really clear and cares about students. I am going to miss him.
Professor Selzler is a one of a kind kinda guy. He makes chemistry fun and memorable for his students. He expects his students to work their hardest and expects them to apply themselves to the subject. Do all the homework, take the class seriously, study hard, and ask for his help when needed. In order to pass, hard work is required from day one.
Great Professor!
Best professor ever! He made chemistry so easy to understand. Explains well, is very energetic and is very good at getting your attention during class. Homework was an average load, tests weren't hard. As long as you do the homework you should do well. Textbooks are only needed before a test to do the practice test. Highly recommend taking him
Definitely expect homework. He gives hw pretty much every week so make sure you do it. Not doing some hw assignments hurt my grade in the end. Skipping class is skipping notes which is basically your ticket to an A. Don't do it. He's a really cool teacher and keeps the class fun. Just don't be disrespectful or anything and you'll be golden.
Truly talented teacher. He has a gift of being able to make complicated concepts easy to understand and grasp. He is extremely helpful. He is funny and entertaining during class. Possibly the best teacher I've ever had. It can be tough if you miss class, but if you attend and do the homework (there is plenty) you will do fine.
Best professor EVER!! As long as you do your homework and study for exams and quizzes you should do great!! He is willing to help no matter what!
Professor Selzler is the best chemistry teacher/professor I've ever had. Chem V30 was an everyday class (M-Th), but he made class fun by making chemistry jokes or showing us an experiment to help us have a better understanding. He gives out review sheets and they REALLY help, so I recommend doing every problem, even the easy ones.
This class was one of the best classes I have taken. Lectures were not boring and included many jokes. Really explains the context and makes sure everyone understands what is going on. Not a lot of homework 1-2 pages. Lab is easy to do the experiments if you just do exactly what he says. Lenient on grading too so show all your work for some points.
One of the best teachers i've ever had a t Ventura College. He is funny, and always willing to help his students inside and outside of class. Thought this class would be really hard and boring but he makes it fun and teaches very well and effectively.
Best prof I've ever had. He legitimately cares about your passing, understanding the material, and enjoying his lectures. His mixing of comedy and energetic language into his lessons is reminiscent of an early 2000's Bill Nye the Science Guy VHS tape. I found myself looking forward to his lectures as relief from the hum-drum of all my other classes
The dude is hilarious. I would say the class is very fast paced and definitely requires mandatory attendance or expect to be lost.
Amazing professor. Makes the content easy by telling jokes and really takes the time to break down the material. I would never take another chemistry class with anyone else. This is the one class I looked forward to.
Loved this teacher
Chemistry is never easy. This professor grades clearly and fairly. Lectures cover all the material on the tests. Always available to help you out. Sometimes he does go kind of fast during lectures so make sure to keep up. Professor is funny and energetic. Keeps your interest and I learned plenty. Loved this class. Definitely recommend.
Best professor ever taken! Made Chemistry easy and fun! His lectures are engaging, homework weekly for the lecture, and quizes weekly for the lab. We need more professors like this. Prepare to learn some cool stuff after this class everything will be a formula or chemical reaction to you .
awesome professor, I would recommend to everyone. make chem class fun and with a desire to learn more
Loved his class so much, definitely one of my favorite classes I've taken anywhere. He really makes sure all of his students know the material and if they dont he is willing to help you understand it.
Joe is by far my favorite professor at VC. He is amazing. His lectures are great and he is very funny. Makes learning fun!! Would take again.
Best professor Ive ever had! Prof. Selzler is hilarious! There is a lot of homework and the tests arent easy but thats why its important to study and attend class. He makes the material fun and easier to understand and he is always willing to help.
Professor Selzler is outstanding. I've never been good at Chem, and thanks to him I'm considering changing majors. He cares so much and wants to help however he can. However he has a lot of assignments and really tough exams, but If you study you'll be fine. Doesn't round grades, left me at an 89% after I had an A all semester & did eh on the final
Selzler is an amazing professor. He loves what he does and makes the classes interesting. He is always willing to help if you ask.
This has by far been the best professor I've had in all my years at VC and OC. Joe is an absolute gem! Makes even the most difficult subjects very easy by breaking them down to simpler parts. I rented the book and didnt open it a single time, so that's your call. If learning chem doesnt make you smile, Joe's cheesy jokes will. You wont regret it.
Joe is an amazing professor. He makes chemistry fun. If you are struggling in class with the concepts he will help you out. He is available outside of class as well.
As long as you show up to class and keep up with the assignments you should definitely be fine. Prof. Selzer definitely makes chemistry easy to learn by explaining it in such a humorous way. Often times after lab he would help students who needed any further help! Transparent with grading and when assignments are due.
HILARIOUS. Very nice and intelligent man! I dont feel intimidated asking a question after class. Make sure you do all the hw. His quizzes and test are pretty hard but thats why you need to put hours after lecture & lab to pass. Its not my favorite class but seltzer makes it worth going to.
Best chemistry professor at VC! Makes class very fun to go to and communicates the subject matter in a way that is easy to understand. Course is very straight forward and as long as you keep up with your work and study for quizzes and tests, you'll be fine. He is incredibly hilarious and I would DEFINITELY take him if he taught OChem!
This guy is the GOAT of chemistry. I took him for lab and lecture (V01A & V01B) and it was great. I wish he could teach other subjects because I like his teaching style. If chemistry is your cup of tea, you're chilling. If not, then he is willing to help out and explain the material. Kinda reminds you of professor Frink from the Simpsons.
This class was definitely my favorite class that I've taken so far! I learned so much about chemistry but he made it so much fun and his lectures were always full of jokes and fun experiments. Because of this class I have decided to continue taking chemistry classes and I left this class with such a strong understanding of basic chemistry topics.
Joe is a very nice guy. He really cares about his students and wants everyone to succeed. I had a lot of fun in his class and learned a lot. He makes an effort to help everyone in the lab and will take time to explain things to you individually. He always made his lectures entertaining. He would tell jokes and do cool experiments.
You know those nerds in the movies that you really love just because of how geeky they are? That's Joe. Joe teaches chemistry by making it fun and exciting for you. He always has a ton of energy. It's 8 am and this guy is literally bouncing off the walls, jumping off desks, and lighting stuff on fire. Do yourself a huge favor and take his class.
The best chem professor ever! He is very willing to help you out if youre struggling and his lab is fairly easy if you pay attention to the lectures. He goes through each experiment before hand and makes sure to answer any questions if we have many. We have a quiz on each experiment so make sure you know what you are doing!
Really Fun lectures, but very informative which is great material is very understandable. Dont be afraid to ask questions he is very helpful!
BEST professor I have ever had. He explains such hard concepts so they seem so understanding. Wish I could take him with me when I transfer
By far the best prof I had this semester. You can tell he genuinely cares about making sure his students succeed. He assigns recorded lectures that are easy to understand and homework that is done both online and during zoom meets. Definitely a great teacher and would recommend to anyone! I took his lab as well and it was just as good as class.
He is so funny, his lectures are quick - class time is spent doing worksheets with others which is a God-send. His recorded lectures are great, quick and easy. And easy points. He allows multiple opportunities for extra credit and the guy is hilarious. Ive never had a more fun, easy going teacher that knows how to teach just as well! Amazing class
By far the best professor ive had , his lectures are clear and understanding, there is alot of homework but its chemistry so expect that, can be challenging if you dont keep up! But its not bad at all , he makes chemistry so much fun! Youll look forward to seeing him in class! Highly recommend!! We need more professors like him :,)
He is the best science teacher I have EVER had! Hes so fun and funny and clear on what he teaches and you can tell hes passionate too. Hes always available for help with his office hours and emails back quickly! You will not regret taking this class!!!!! Used the book at times as a over view but you can learn from him and his video lectures!
Professor Selzler is a great teacher. He clearly knows chemistry. He makes his grading and instructions clear. Willing to help and explain things to you. Always makes class interesting and makes it fun. I had him for Lab but I wish I had him for lecture too. I still say hi to him even after a few semesters of not having him. I strongly recommend!
Great teacher you can tell he loves what he does!! The work isnt too bad and pretty straight forward. Would recommend and his teaching style makes the work easy to understand!
I am close to finishing his class for the Spring 2021 semester, so it's been entirely online. He is a very good teacher; he's happy to answer questions and really goes over the topic you are learning. The only thing is that the workload - regular chemistry class AND lab - can be a lot.
Professor Selzler is awesome! Hands down one of the best professors I've ever had. Don't be shy to go to his office hours if your doing his class online, he answers all your questions. He made math so much easier for me!
He's a great instructor. Makes Chemistry so fun and explains it in the best and concise way possible. I always look at rate my professor before I register and the best ratings here are 100%. Shorter lectures for a science course but they're perfect. He's a funny and tremendous guy, you'll love it.
Professor Selzler was a kind, funny, and very smart chemistry professor. He makes chemistry very easy to understand. If you ask questions and do the homework you will do well in his class. It is not an "easy A" because you have to put the work in to earn the grade, but I highly recommend him as a professor. He is amazing.
Joe Selzler is one of the best professors I've ever had! Before this class, I made myself believe I hated chemistry which wasn't the case. Professor Selzler made me LOVE this course. Straight to the point, very caring, explains everything, and he is there to help you. It's a heavy course, but he makes it much easier. I passed with an A. Take him!
cool guy, he teaches well I'm able to understand what he teaches even as someone who really sucks w school
Took him for both the lecture and the lab course this semester. He is accessible and willing to answer any questions. Prof Selzler genuinely cares and makes it so the lectures are understandable for his students. He provided study guides for all of the tests.
Prof Selzler is really funny and generally doesn't make things more difficult than they should be. He does allow for late work, just make sure you email him. I took the hybrid class which meant I could either go in person or Zoom, but *everyone* had to be there for the tests (like one every other week). Would definitely take this class again
This professor was very much hands down excellent teaching for chemistry. He will show you how the equations are done and then he will make you do the work yourself. Although his test was kind of a challenge I was still able to learn how to convert and identify in his lectures. Just be sure to pay attention and prepare to do homework.
He makes learning chemistry really fun. If you do the homework and pay attention during lectures you will do well. Exams aren't too hard - are based off lecture/hw. He also gives you study guide before exams on what you should memorize and what you should know. I also took him for Lab and he goes over the whole lab before you start.
HE IS THE BEST! i took his 8 in the morning class and my goodness he kept me awake haha! he is funny and can REALLY teach chemistry. Even if you didn't get the right answer he will at least give you credit for 1. showing your work. 2. Trying your best on the problem. He really cares about his class and how he teaches his subject and it shows!!
Joe Selzler is an AMAZING professor!! (10/10 would take him again) He's very understanding and gives out extra credit during exams (turn in a notebook). He gives study guides for every exam and allows for note cards. This is the BEST professor I've ever had (take him for lab too). Easy A if you study and do the homework.
Awesome teacher! Does a good job at pacing out the amount of work given for homework during lecture. Will check your lab for you if you ask so you can get full credit. Likes to make a lot of jokes that relate to better understanding the subject.
Professor Selzler gave me an interest in chemistry. Great teacher, great class.
I took Professor Selzler for both the CHEM V20 lecture and lab classes, and he was a great teacher. He was very enthusiastic and made lots of jokes related to the material. Also was willing to answer all questions. His grading policy is loss of 10% credit for every day late, so turn your assignments in on time. Attend zoom or in-person for lecture.
Great professor, I just didn't pay enough attention in the first half of the semester so I got a B in the lecture but an A in the lab. He will expect you to keep up with the class and won't take any sort of late work past the due date or grace period he gives for homework in lecture or lab reports. Amazing man overall, would definitely recommend.
Honestly got me so excited for the prospect of chemistry. Hes really funny and actually a very good chemistry teacher, I wouldn't recommend missing any days as even just 1 makes it hard to catch up but hes very understanding.
Hands down the best professor I've had in my college experience. I had heard from many people that Chem1B was very hard, but professor Joe Selzler made everything very easy to understand. I absolutely loved his lectures, he made it very fun to learn
What more is there to say that all the rest of the people on here haven't yet? Such a caring guy who goes out of his way to ask how people are doing and genuinely cares about students. Makes his lectures more interesting than most chem teachers with their own experiments and is also very helpful by staying after class to answer questions.
Prof Selzler is the best chemistry professor I've ever had. He's very knowledgable, approachable, and will help you in any way he can. His lectures are super helpful as well because he passes out handouts that outline the entire lecture and they include practice questions. Chemistry is an easy class to fall behind in if you don't put in the effort.
Professor Joe is amazing!!! Very caring and genuinely a great teacher. Class is an easy A if you do the work and put in the effort. His lectures also teach you and don't bore you. Take him he is done of my favorites!ef
Best chemistry professor! Provides packets to take notes; to follow the lecture. Makes the lectures fun, interactive & provides demonstrations. Allows 2 quiz retakes & drops lowest homework and quiz score. Extra credit is earned if you show your work from your homework in a notebook. Do your homework & pay attention in class. Strongly recommend.
Definitely the best chemistry professor at VC. I've taken him for multiple chem lecture and lab classes and he is very clear and helpful. You do need to show up to every class or you will get behind. Tests are majority of your grades so study and ask for help if you need it. 100% would recommend any class he teaches.
Loved him! I had on of his 8am classes and he was always ready to teach with high energy. He is so passionate of what he teaches and is one of my favorite professors. Just sign up for his class, you would regret it.
Prof Selzler makes chemistry surprisingly fun. He's clear in lectures and generous with partial credit. The exams are fair if you do the homework and use resources like the free textbook and unstuck ai for study prep. Definitely take this class if you can.
Amazing teacher. 4points ec with every test. 4 test and 1 final cumulative final exam. He loves teaching he gives in class demonstrations frequently. Must attend class as it is very easy to get behind. He is always willing to give you addition help, examples, and will post videos with addition questions with step by step instruction by him.
Best professor at VC, hands down. Easy to understand, as long as you pay attention, you won't even need to read the textbook or look for any supplemental resource. I've taken him for chemv01a, chemv01b, same experience every time. Take him if you can!!
Awesome professor, patient, and made me really care about the subject!
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