i love this guy. he's so passionate about what he's doing. chemistry is hard, yes. yes, you have to read the book...but if you do, and take the right amount of time to study, you're greatly benefit from the course.

Chemistry is HARD. Don't expect anything else. But at least Dr. Mitchell makes the lectures a bit entertaining. There's nothing wrong with the way he teaches, and I prefer him to any of the other chem teachers.

The material of the class itself is easy, given as the whole semester is what CHM 2045 covers before the first exam. Dr. Mitchell is entertaining at times, and does to a fair job of getting the material across. He loses point in helpfullness however by not giving a straight answer when asking a question which becomes tiresome and rude at times.

Mitchell is great... yes Chem 1 is a very very difficult class, but if you have to take it you might as well get a teacher you like. If you're not willing to do the work or put in the effort then of course you won't be prepared for the tests, but if you do you'll be fine. I found him very easy to understand. Very good teacher!

A very fun prof. who always lightens the mood. Intro to Chem is a joke so there should be no problem getting at least a B. All ya' need is to memorize the equations and the tests will be easy. A great introduction for freshmen which'll make ya' happy to have come to UF. CHM2045 is a different story though, unless you're good at it get someone else

By far my favorite professor last semester. I got a B in Chem and I owe it all to this man. The evil Dr Horvath (who has been suspended btw) wrote the tests for this class, and Mitchell was able to clear things up and help us to do decently on them. Office hours with Mitchell are equally amazing. Mitchell is the man.

Mitchell is awesome~. He is good at explaining concept and tells you what kinds of things are going to be in the quizzes/exams. I couldve gotten an easy A but got a B instead due to focusing on other classes. I would definately recommend him.

Very nice and funny. Kept my interest in not such an interesting subject.

Great professor

Great Professor. Subject is tough of course, so studying is required for an A on the tests, but he gives you plenty of cushion with clicker points and test reviews. Highly recommended.

Great professor for freshmen. Very informative about own class and future levels of chem. Class very easy! There are points he practically gives you so you don't need an A on every test to get an A. I recommend this class to anyone interested in chemistry as either an introduction or a refresher class.

Professor Mitchell was excellent! His class is interesting with his jokes and side comments, and it is pretty easy to keep your grade high with quiz and clicker points. He can be scary when it comes to asking questions, but usually he is pretty helpful if the question is reasonable.

funny guy! easy intro chem class if you study, keep up with reading in the book and go to class. he gives a lot of extra points through clicker questions, hw and quizes.

If you have a reasonable background in Chemistry this class will be easy. Mitchell does a great job of keeping your interest and is great with freshmen. If you get to know him he will do what he can to help you out. Great teacher for Chem 1025!

Overall, a great professor for CHM1025. He keeps the class' attention by cracking jokes. I ended up with the maximum amount of points (1,000/1,000) by doing every single OWL homework assignment, reading the textbook, going to every class day, doing WEBCT quizzes, and memorizing what he says to. The tests only have 1 or 2 challenging problems.

he was funny

easy class and very helpful when needed.

He is a good professor if you keep up with him by reading the book and studying. If you do problems from the book and practice you will definately get at least a B in the class. He goes over the topic that will be on the test. He is not really "friendly" because when you ask him a question he makes you feel stupid, but his TA's are good!

easy class. just pay attention. he is also a very good professor. lectures digress in proper manner. not scatterbrained like my prior CHM 2045 professor. (had to drop to 1025). now the class is a piece of cake.

If you have a basic understanding of Chemistry this class should be easy. Mitchell's lectures basically consist of sample problems with explanations and reviews of basic concepts. He's pretty fair with the way he runs his class and tries to keep his sense of humor so as to not bore you. I wouldn't mind taking a class with him again.

Mitchell is a good teacher, but there isn't time in class to actually teach. You have to read the material before class and then it's cake. Lectures are very informal and funny, you are rarely bored.

He's pretty honest when it comes to tests and quizzes and tells you what to expect on them, which makes it easier to study. Nice guy, and he can be funny in class.

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Take this guy. He is really funny and a cool guy. His tests were not too hard but make sure to study for the final because it screwed a lot of kids over. Also just because you can drop a test don't assume you will ace the last test.

A great teacher, may seem rude to some but it's all in jest. He's a funny guy and he makes class interestng. A lot of people seem to complain about the difficulty of the final, as if it was Dr. Mitchell's fault. All the CHM2045 teachers collaborate to make the final and the other tests, so it's no one teachers fault. Excellent teacher!

if you had some background in AP Chem, then this class is just a thorough review of that stuff, all you need to do is read and truly understand the book and MAKE SURE you pay attention to his pointers and hints before the exam (many times questions repeat). Funny guy, can be a bit rude. I didnt even go to class that much (2/3 time) and got an A.

Awesome Instructor! Hilarious fellow! He makes the incredibly dull material entertaining and understandable! I highly reccomend this instructor! He will work with you anytime and was very helpful! If you gotta take CHM2045 get Mitchell. Also posts old exams for reference and excellent notes and lectures.

He is one of the best General chemistry teachers, but that is not saying much. Study the textbook a lot. The tests are fair if you work hard.

Mitchell was funny in class and covered everything that was on the tests. Book was completly necessary but definitely helpful. He helped me many times outside of the lectures without complaining or getting annoyed like some professors do. If I could retake the class I would have studied chapter 14 and 15 more for the final!!

Mitchell is definately a "fun" teacher. I had him for CHM1025 and CHM2045 and he always does his best to explain the material so the students understand. The subject is hard though so definately study a lot for the exams (i went to **** and it helped).i did so-so on the exams but got a good grade on the final so I was able to get a B+.

Great Lecturer; very animated. The normal tests are of moderate difficulty usually with one drop for 3 exams. Ace two of the exams; word of caution: his final is a back breaker. He flat out says the final is the questions most missed from the previous 3 exams. Final average was still somewhere 60-70%, so buffer your grade going in...

He's so smart. He's pretty intimidating during office hours, but helpful. If you do all the practice material available, I don't see how you couldn't get a good grade. I love his Hawaiian shirts!

Ok well he's really funny and he makes class interesting. Also, he's really flexible and understanding, if you aren't intimidated by him lol. The material is definitely hard, but if you pay attention during class and read the chapters and memorize junk, you can get an A...you might have to pull an all-nighter before the final.

He is a great professor!! I highly reccommend him!!

Very good professor. Great examples in class. Tries very hard not to make it boring.

Really funny!

hilarious! bring your sense of humor. class isnt mandatory, but highly recommended: he teaches a lot of tricks and shortcuts that the book doesnt teach you and emphasizes what will be on the test. although his classes are usually late in the day its hard to fall asleep during lecture.

DONT BE INTIMIDATED BY HIM. he's intimidating but you're in college, are you gonna take that? Anyway, use the book/tutoring zone cause he doesnt go over everything in detail. But he's a great teacher, and I enjoyed his class. I also peer mentored for his chm1025 class, which is very comprehensive, so i definitely suggest taking him

One of the best 2045 professors, friends with other professors who came to one of Mitchell's lectures agreed. He didn't use clicker points so attendance is optional, but he's a fun professor and his lectures are always pretty interesting, so they're worth going to. Read the chapter before lectures if you really want to get something out of them.

good teacher, get keafaber's (sp?) notes, read the chapters to get anything out of lecture, and if you don't do the practice math problems in the book or on OWL you're screwed.

He is a very good lecturer, who makes comcepts relatively easy to understand. His quizes and tests are somewhat difficult, but not that hard if you attend lecutre. He is very energetic and tries to make his lectures interesting

Fun in lecture! Definitely try to attend if this is your first time taking chem b/c he makes the material very understandable. Make sure to do the old practice exams!! They are formatted exactly the same every year! Study for quizzes too. I usually forgot and they screwed my grade.

good professor-really funny. A little intimidating. Final screwed me over-was planning on having a B, and ended up with a D.

Great CHM2045 teacher. Lectures are a really fast, so reading is definitely important. HE DIRECTLY TELLS YOU THE TYPES OF QUESTIONS THAT WILL BE ON THE TEST A FEW DAYS BEFORE! Just do those types of practice problems out of the book and an A or a B is easily within reach. Mostly formula driven test, but make you sure you know the concepts too.

Pretty good lecturer, learned most of my knowledge from him. Tests are straight froward and he tells you what's on the test. Probably best teacher for this class.

Dr. Mitchell is a good teacher. The class is not that bad, but the final was hard. I thought I was going to get B+, but I think he curved the final because I ended up with A. Overall good teacher and would recommend him!

Dr. Mitchell keeps class entertaining, and is very interactive with the students. He'll call you out on anything. He tells you exactly what is on the exam a class or 2 before, but the final was ridiculusly insane. Study everything he gives you and a B is possible.

Explanations can become long and drawn out. Large class size makes it difficult to progress smoothly through lectures with questions better left for the TA. A study intensive class, personally relied more on the book than the professor (mostly b/c its my style of learning but also the 7:30 am class)

I ended up going to his lectures even though I was registered for Gower. He really is the best 2045 prof because he tries to break things down and tells you what to study for the test. Studying and doing old exams are key for doing well. TZ helps a lot for 2nd test.

Dr. Mitchell has been my favorite teacher of the semester! He has made chemistry an enjoyable experience. He is a very funny guy, and if you go to his office hours, he is always willing to help. Definitely do all the homework problems he assigns and practice tests, and you'll be set to succeed!

Very good teacher. Go to class and read the book and do the example problems in the book to get a better understanding. Do the old exams and study until you fully understand the material and you should be fine.

He is making his class harder every year. TAKE INTRO IN THE SUMMER BEFORE THIS. The first 2 tests are basically all of intro and if you can nail the first 2 tests you can drop the 3rd which is impossible. He is the best 2045 teacher out there. I took his class at 7:30am and somehow he could make us laugh even then. STUDY, and maybe you'll do fine

EXTREMELY EASY. You drop 1 test & 1 quiz. WebAssign HW is straight from the end of chapter questions which he gives you written out solutions for. The quizes are insanely easy and have extra credit. The tests were a joke, really easy. He even tells you what subject EACH question on the test covers. Definitely take Mitchell if you can for an easy A

It's true that Mitchell comes off as rude sometimes, but he's still pretty funny and he is a competent teacher. He's always willing to go over concepts that the class seems to have trouble with, and he has lots of example problems. His tests are hard, but not unmanageable. It's really easy to do well on the quizzes.

he was very helpful in explaining concepts, & goes over problems thoroughly on the board... sure he had outbursts here and there, but that helped me stay awake in his class. his exams are not easy- it makes you think. i failed this class taking it with Gower (the other prof) but Mitchell really helped me understand chemistry. He's the better choice

Mitchell and Keefaber are the best chem professors @ UF. Took 2045 with Gower and had to drop the class 1/2 way through the semester. Took chem with Mitchell over the summer, and passed. Hes funny, and a lot easier to understand. His tests are definitely harder, but hes there for you. He may seem over the top, but he is a great guy.

I would easily say that Mitchel has been one of the best teachers I have ever had. If you aren't lazy and at least put some effort into this class, it's an easy A. He may appear rude but he does it all in fun and hes a fun guy to talk to. Really funny guy!

The entire chemistry program at UF is a tiny bit messed up. Purposely and maliciously tries to trick students. I'll be lucky to end up with a B. Mitchell is 10X better than gowers and ucak however. I only attend his lectures.

Very funny if you are taking chemistry try to get mitchell.

This is a chemistry class.. of course it's difficult. You have to read the book and do old exams. Mitchell is a great professor. He definitely cares about his students. Just don't ask him stupid questions. He explains things if you go to his office hours. He is also super funny and keeps you entertained in class. Take him!!

mitchell is where its at as far as chem 1. quizzes are decent, tests are challenging but doable if you do lots of practice problems and keep up in the class. i studied hard, and did every practice problem i could find and i got an A. for the final, study all of your old tests and you will be set. :]

It is possible to get some kind of A in this class if you have had prior background. If not, it will require some work. Ask a TA or someone in the CLC for help if you need it; he isn't exactly willing to deal with people out of class. His tests are tricky but not impossible.

Mitchell is by far the best chem 1 teacher in the department.. Tests are tricky but very doable... He gives a breakdown of each exam and goes over difficult problems that will be on the exam.. It is not hard to get an A in the class as long as you do old exams... Puts up a lot of practice material to help for exams.. Highly recommended for chem 1

The best chem2045 teacher. As with any of the teachers, this class requires A LOT of outside work, but he will explain it more thoroughly than the others. But go to Tutoring Zone; they will point out concepts you may have skipped over. I came out with an A in the class, just be prepared to work hard. Hopefully the final isn't at 7:30 am like ours.

Knows what he's talking about and not shy about his "job security" (failing kids if they don't know the subject). Honestly I never went to lecture because they started posting them online. There are tons of resources like TAs, the CLC, and TutoringZone that makes a bad grade in here inexcusable. He can be mean but teaches kids how to put effort in

Not impossible to get an A, requires ALOT of work & studying. U gotta work for your A if u really want it. average on the first exam was a D..so better study up! Final extremely easy u have seen all questions before. Lectures r VERY useful.. he is intimidating, i personally never went to office hrs but i got an A+ so im happy!

Really not as bad as people make him seem. Go straight into this class, no need for CHM1025. For the first exam, just don't underestimate it, put in a bit of time since that's the key to college success... putting in some effot. I went to tutoring zone and did all of the practice exams for the first 2 exams and got A'S on both... Not that bad

I had Dr. Mitchell for both chem1 and 2. I easily got an A in CHM2045 with him. But, in chem 2 his tests have become so ridiculously specific that I'm struggling to even get a B. He even said it himself, he teaches 2045 better than 2046. If you can, try to get Dr. Myers for CHM2046; he is a much easier professor.

I had Mitchell for both CHM2045 and 2046. I took a year break between these courses. Both times I managed an A. I really can't compare him to other CHM teachers because I don't know any, but I really liked him because he's funny and randomly throws in r/l chemistry facts in his lectures. Probably one of the best lecturers I had in my time at UF

Chemistry is hard for me but I much prefer Mitchell to Gower. Mitchell actually goes over stuff on the board and kept me awake. He's very helpful during office hours. This isn't an easy A but definitely doable. I did much better in chm 2 then in chm 1.

Chem 1 is not meant to be a fun experience, no matter who you get. If you want a little bit of an edge, take Mitchell because he is honest and he gives you a few hints about the exams here and there. The purpose of 2045 is to fail people, not to facilitate learning. Just find a way to beat the system. It is possible for those who are capable.

I'm not a huge fan of chemistry, but this was a great class. Very challenging, but I learned great study habits that are helping me to succeed in college. Mitchell does a great job of explaining the material, and he is a really funny guy. Tests are difficult, but manageable if you do the homework. don't rely on tutoring zone.

He isn't the nicest teacher but he eventually grows on you. Don't be intimidated by his rudeness, he is more than willing to help with any problems or questions you may have. The tests are not easy, but he will tell you exactly what will be on them. Do all of the examples and practice problems on the lecture notes to review and read the textbook.

Mitchell was a GREAT Chemistry professor. I've only taken Honors high school Chemistry, and he made my basic understanding much more profound. He teaches "Mitchellisms" (aka, easy ways to do problems so that even stupid people do it right) and teaches exactly FOR the test. I crammed for every exam, did little work, and got an A. HIGHLY recommended

He's a great teacher, makes class entertaining with sense of humor. None the less exams are hard, do all the problems he suggests and read the book. He's helpful when he is asked a question with thought behind it.

If you took AP or IB Chemistry (I took AP) and passed at all, this class is a joke. If not, make sure to go to tutoring zone and work as many practice problems as you can. He tries to intimidate people, but once you assert yourself, he's very helpful.

This class was horrible when I first started. It's all about mindset though. If you pay attention in class, you realize Mitchell practically tells you whats on the exams and what you'll be penalized or tricked on. Read the book, go to tutoring, do pract. problems, and you'll be ok. Once realized all this, I went from a D to B-. Good luck!

Do NOT underestimate this class. At first I thought Dr. Mitchell was horrible and wanted to fail us all, but I really liked him after a while. KEEP GOING TO CLASS. If you have a weird period that not a lot of people go to, that's awesome. You get more attention in class as people stop going. TAKE NOTES, even though he posts his powerpoints.STUDY!!!

DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS UNLESS YOU HAVE TO. This was the hardest class I have ever taken. Mitchell is a great lecturer ( much better than any of the other chm prof) but the tests are HORRIBLE and often test on subjects you dont expect. do not understimate how difficult this class is. USE TUTORING ZONE!!!!

Probably one of the best 45/46 professors. He not only explains well, but puts everything into real-life situations. I enjoyed his jokes, but I don't think everyone did. He's fun to talk to. Go to lecture, read the book, do the old exams, and you'll be fine. I would've made an A if I had studied for the final, but ended up with a B.

He was interesting to listen to. His tests covered what he said they would cover and he would make sure that you were graded fairly.

Go to lecture, read the book, go to tutoringzone, and do as many practice problems as you can, that should get you an A.

Mitchell is hilarious. His lectures are posted online so you don't have to attend class. I relied heavily on the text and used his lectures for review, but he was very skilled at making material that I previously had no interest in interesting and entertaining. However if you want to get an A, read the book!

Intense exams! Lectures are good for learning what you need to know. Decent sense of humor and intuitive examples relating to Chemistry. His office hours are helpful if you want to learn, not to have him do the work for you. Important to "learn the professor" if you interact with him. Old exams are important study tool. Hard work = good grade.

Great Professor. Granted it's a difficult class but which core science classes aren't? He tells you EXACTLY what is going to be on each exam and he mainly writes the exam himself so pay attention to the topic list he gives you and practice problems associated to that topic. The class gets easier after the first exam. Practice makes perfect. Got A.

Went in intimidated..came out confident. The guy knows what he's talking about. Take him over others because not only does he write the exams, he straight up tells you what to expect and what not to study. May be a rough professor by words.. but his realistic attitude paved the way for success in college. Not the easiest class but with effort = A.

His lectures are easy to understand, and he is very straightforward about what you are expected to know on the exams. The class is not really easy, though that's more because Chem 1 is a weed out course than a personal flaw. He won't accept emails, so be sure you see him or a TA in person if you are struggling.

I really liked Dr. Mitchell. He teaches very well, and he'll keep you awake in class. If you need help, you should just go to his office hours. I did Tutoring Zone, which I highly recommend. He tells you what to expect on each exam. This is definitely a tough class. You should do practice problems over and over in order to understand the material.

When he says he stays up late at night thinking of ways to trick us on the exam, he is not joking. He is a pretty good teacher who keeps it as interesting one possibly can with chemistry, but the tests are extremely difficult (which isn't just him, since the majority of UF chem 1 professors use the same test).

Mitchell is a really funny guy and interesting to listen to. His interests include rocket surgery and making grown men cry. This class is very hard and he will not curve grades. He is fair though and tells you what to study on a test. Study hard and don't underestimate the class. I barely pulled the C. Biggest advice is use all the resources!

He's a funny guy and good natured. Found lectures to be okay, not a do or die, textbook only confused me. Do practice problems!

Mitchell is a good professor despite what most people say about him. He is extremely knowledgable in chemistry and his power point slides are very well organized. The exams can be a little difficult but if you go to class, work on the practice problems he has on his slides and do old exams for practice you will be just fine.

Don't be intimidated by this guy. He's a pretty chill and funny guy. Tests aren't that hard (if you know how to study) and the tests are the exact opposite of unreasonable. For those complaining about his tests wait to have a prof who tests you on material not covered in class or the textbook. or the prof that grades you solely on your class rank!

Mitchell is a good professor. Given how difficult the subject is, I think he does a good job. Got an A- without using StudyEdge. I just went to every single lecture and paid attention, took notes. Looking back at power points was what helped me the most, along with doing old exams for practice. A bit difficult but definitely not impossibly hard!

Mitchell seems harsh at first but he actually does care about his students and he will always clear up any questions you have about chemistry. He has old exams and you should definitely do them because he repeats questions and all the tests are very similar. He seems impossible at first but is actually very nice.

Mitchell seems harsh at first but he does care about his students and he will clear up any questions you have about chemistry. He has old exams and you should do them because he repeats questions and all the tests are very similar. He seems impossible at first but is very nice.

He was a great professor. Very clear at telling you what is going to be on the exams and quizzes. I recommend doing all of the practice problems at the end of the chapters and the practice exams being that a lot of the questions where similar to the actual exams. He seems very harsh and rude at first, but you can tell he cares about his students.

Thanks to him I learned how college tests are and have to study pretty hard. If you are pre-med get ready for courses of the same suit. It is difficult due to it being a lot of material to process. Funny guy cracks up jokes a third of the class will drop Use chug for HW and study

I failed, but not at all because of Mitchell. He was an amazing teacher and made class fun with hilarious sarcastic comments.

I came in with no chem background at all and did very well. Mitchell is an interesting professor and is clear about what he will test you on. Sure his ppt's are long, but if you paid attention you'd know what's important in them and what isn't when you study. Pay attention, do problems, and read text if necessary. It's not rocket surgery.

Mitchell is very clear about telling what is expected of you. The exams are very difficult and not to be taken lightly. I did not go to many lectures, and instead just read the book and did Study Edge. During the lectures that I did go to, I noticed he gave hints about upcoming exam questions. Warning: not the most approachable guy ever.

Dr. Mitchell is a funny guy, but I spent most of my time looking at the textbook for information. He'll tell you exactly what's on the test but expects you to read the book. I'd say he's good if you've taken a chem class before and did fine. Otherwise, I'd suggest Korolev instead. People skipped Mitchell's lectures because they liked hers' better.

Professor Mitchell is very clear about how the class will work and sticks to what he says in the syllabus. The class is hard, however, he is very clear in his lectures and easy to follow. I supplemented this class with the study edge reviews to make sure that I completely comprehended all the topics. The combination of both helped me receive an A.

I enjoyed this class, even though I'm not a chemistry person. He is very enthusiastic and clear about what you need to do and learn. He provides detailed slides for each chapter, and posts them for your benefit, because he usually spends his time on the most important topics. The tests are tough, but not impossible. Take his advice on what to read!

I freaking loved my time in Mitchell's class and I'm very honored to been the last class he lectured at the University of Florida. Yeah, he's loud and tough but once you get past that everything is smooth sailing. I know there's no point in me writing this now since he's retiring but I just wanna make sure whoever reads this know he's pretty rad!

You have to pay attention, make sure you don't miss any lectures. He goes over things quickly, but in detail. Labs are important and relevant. Read the book and don't mess up tests!!

He definitely knows his stuff so he can explain things in lots of ways, but came from UF so I feel like he expected a bit much out of an intro class. He's very quick to call you out so don't show up unprepared. If you're moving up through chemistry he will prepare you very well for the more difficult courses.

He's a funny guy and will work through anything if you ask him questions. However if you get embarrassed easily do not take him because he isn't afraid to call you out if you are being dumb, although he is harmless. His tests are usually all multiple choice and he gives a very clear topic list for the exam. All in all he's a great instructor!