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Didn't end up with the grade I was hoping for this semester, but Dr. Vincent is really a great teacher...incredibly smart guy
If you look up pompous in the dictionary you will see his picture. He is uninteresting and teaching is ancillary to EVERYTHING else in his life. When you ask a question he is put off that he has to explain it. Just take ANYONE else!
I can't believe that the other people didn't like Dr. Vincent. I think he is soo helpful in answering questions and isn't pompous at all. I wish he would teach all of my chemistry classes. He explains chemistry very well.
he knows alot about his material and gets excited about experiments..i didnt get the grade i wanted but that reflects the time i put into it so..study and u should do well..his sweatshirts are freakin hilarious!!
He explains the material well; however, he tends to write what he is thinking, not saying, on the board. From what I have heard about other teachers, definetly reccomend him. He makes the class as fun as possible.
the class wasnt hard - just know what to take notes on and what not to... i felt that it took a while to get to the point on a lot of things... he's not mean and he enjoys teaching.. there were 4 tests and a final, one test was dropped
Dr. Vincent was very helpful. He also did his best to make General Chemistry as interesting as possible. Fairly easy test, drops lowest.
Awesome teacher, really knows the material and very easy to understand. He loves to do "demos", to help you see what you are learning. Very accessible outisde of class to help you with any questions. Go to class (mandatory), and lab (mandatory), do the online hw (which was m/c). Go to the recitation period, works probs that are VERY similar exam
Dr. Vincent is a very good professor. He gives study guides for the tests. He gives a lot of homework, but I really understood the material afterwards. Compared to the other horror stories I have heard Dr. Vincent is a good choice.
Looks like Clark Howard(if you are investment savy or are from Atlanta you know who I am talking about.) He is excited about science which makes the class not boring. He is a cool guy study hard and do your webassign.
Dr. Vincent is a pretty funny guy. His lectures are easy to follow because HE writes everything on the board and doesn't fly through power points. His tests are somewhat challenging because there are detailed questions concerning his notes given in class. However, he does give many bonus opportunities. take advantage of these!
Dr. Vincent is one of the best professors I've had at Alabama. His own interest in his field translates to a very interesting class.
Very good professor. Uses in class demonstrations often and makes the material pretty clear. He jumps around a bit in lectures but his study guides for tests are very helpful. Tests are harder than you expect from his nice easy-going lectures but if you make sure to take good notes and show up, a little studying will get you an A.
Great teacher. Tests are pretty difficult, but at the end of the year I felt that I had a very good understanding of the material. Study hard and pay attention to the in class demonstrations. He usually bases his bonus questions from them. Take notes too.
Dr. Vincent is a great teacher. He's more than willing to help with any questions and welcomes e-mails and office visits. He's very quirky...his demonstrations for class are very eye catching...One time he lit a hydrogen balloon in the classroom which was pretty awesome. Tests are hard, but you get out of it what you put in. Awesome Teacher!
The class is fun because he does cool demos but the tests are ridiculous. Honors is easier than regular because you can get partial credit. Idk where he gets his questions from because they are insane. He may be the best UA has, but he still sucks.
Hard, hard class. Take down everything he writes and it will help. Tests are hard. Homework is helpful usually. Very nice guy, almost too smart to teach
Good professor, lots of in class demostrations. His teaching style made it easy to know what was going to be on the test but the study guides dont really narrow it down. I had the old tests and it helped alot. Make sure to pay attention to his random discussions and/or rants, usually bonus material on tests.
Short office hours and not very helpful when you go see him. He missed class often and the subs he sent in had no idea what he wanted them to teach. He does let you drop one test, but his tests can be difficult and aren't always taken just from lecture. READ THE BOOK! it will make his lectures so much easier to understand.
For the 1st time ever, I found myself enjoying chemistry. His tests are somewhat difficult, but it doesn't take much preparation to do well on them. The homework doesn't show up that much on the tests, but reading the book is very helpful. He is a really nice man and will always email you back if you have questions.
Unnecessarily hard questions on the test. Pulls stuff out of other chapters on tests just to trick you up. Messes up on bubbling in the right answers on the test, terrible lectures which consist of random rambling. I read the reviews here and took him expecting him to be a great teacher, didn't work out. I managed an A but thats because I studied
Test are almost unbearable. Reading the book or writing everything that he says in class will work, but sometimes is still not enough. Super nice guy, will answer any questions you have.
If you go to class, take notes, and study your notes you will do fine. Looking over the homework before tests helps lots. He is an extremely nice guy and writes everything on the board. The tests are not too bad if you study your notes. Understanding the concepts is the most important thing. Better than most chemistry teachers. Also, cool t-shirts
Great teacher, simple material, HARD tests. All multiple choice and often a bonus. Take notes in class, make an A in lab, do all online homework. Concepts are graded heavier than math.
Great professor; Take him over Dixon. Dixon has harder hw but slightly easier tests. Vincent is the nicest guy and teaches very effectively. He doesn't keep attendance but you shouldn't miss. He does awesome demonstrations :o Has long office hours for whenever you need help.
Vincent is an excellent teacher and I suggest taking his class for CH117. His homework is much easier and shorter than Dixon's, and he makes his lectures interesting. He is also very accessible to students and extremely helpful. Attendance isn't mandatory but extremely suggested; I skipped a few classes and it came back to haunt me on the tests.
Dr. Vincent is really good at explaining things for the first time. However, should you for some reason not understand what he's talking about, he's pretty much useless. If you ask him a question he'll probably roll his eyes and try to refer you to the book or give you as little help as possible in a self-righteous tone. Tests are straight-forward.
His somewhat condescending nature is offset by a complete mastery of all subject matter.
He's a really good professor! His lectures can get confusing, but he'll answer your questions and knows his stuff. His tests are fair, and even if attendance isn't mandatory you should go to every class. Sometimes the tests have bonuses from class demonstrations, and his exams are usually based only on the notes. I'm definitely taking him again!
Tricky tests, but most of the material comes from the notes. He knows his material well, but doesn't seem as though he wants to help when you have questions.
Though the material can be difficult, Dr. Vincent does a really good job presenting it in an understandable way. As long as you actually try to learn the information, you'll do fine on tests. He's a pretty laid back and fun professor.
The tests are ridiculously hard but he seems to use the same ones multiple years if you can find an old one. Make sure you come to class and take notes, and reading the textbook helped me a lot.
Teacher comes off as arrogant, but he's alright. Class attendance and the text book are worthless as far as doing well in this class goes. Go to the supestore and get the pre-printed notes for the class. Studied those night before every test and got an A+ with no book or class attendance. Also, the tests are way easier than the homework. 20-25 MC.
Arrogant, but a decent professor. He knows his stuff and lectures clearly. The majority of the points on his exams come from explanations of chemical phenomena, working out problems (like a free response), or filling in blanks.A minority of points is made up from a few multiple choice questions he asks. Gives bonus. Do practice; you'll be fine.
As everyone has already said, this professor acts really arrogant a lot of the time. Online homework is easy. Tests are mainly free response with some multiple choice. Not easy tests but if you study the guide he hands out along with problems from class, you should be fine, one test drop
If you had Dixon for 117, you'll find Vincent's class easy enough. The homework is easier and there is partial credit available on the tests, which helped me a lot. The test bonus comes from the in-class demonstrations, so pay attention to those.
Dr. Vincent is pretty cool, and his demo days are great. He is very practiced in his curriculum - you can tell he's been doing it for a while and is super smart. Not always willing to admit mistakes, though. Read the book, do the homework, and study the study guides, and you're golden. Above all, pay attention to his sweaters. They're hilarious.
His tests are pretty hard, but the class itself is doable. I wasn't a huge fan of his teaching, but he definitely isn't the worst professor that I've had!
I really enjoyed his class. He keeps his lectures interesting by doing occasional experiments. His tests are hard but if you study you will be fine.
Vincent is arrogant. He talks down to you. His test have trick questions and test more on concepts than calculations. I went to him to ask about a question and he treated me like I knew nothing. I made a 700+ on the Chem SAT II but have a C in his class. I made a 68 on the last test but didn't miss one calculation. Not how Chemistry should be.
He is good for an honors class, but do not take him as a level professor. He tends to be condescending and teaches at a much more difficult level than the other CH 101 professors
I personally didn't like him. He's arrogant and makes you feel dumb for asking questions. He is pretty thorough though for a teacher. He explains things well. Tests are challenging. You get what you put in. Textbook isn't mandatory, but it helps explain things. Go to class and lab and do the homework and you'll be fine
Dr. Vincent is very smart and I thought he was the best science teacher i've had yet at UA. He is tough but teaches the material very well and makes test that are fair. All tests are based off what he teaches in class so you need to go. His demos are interesting and he is engaging while he lectures. I would recommend him.
He definitely knows his stuff. He gives very clear notes and covers topics well. Tests are difficult but not impossible if you read the textbook and study his notes. He gives study guides for every test. Attendance isn't mandatory but is important so you can get notes and see his demonstrations, which are helpful. Some tests had bonus questions.
Vincent's test were unreasonably difficult and he was not helpful in his office hours. He was condescending and flat out said that he didn't care whether or not we learned the material. Worst teacher I have ever had.
Although he was clearly smart and cared about the subject, he was more interested in proving he was an expert in it than teaching students and he made it know. Test points were given arbitrarily and he was very condescending when approached with questions. Taught an intro class like it was a graduate level course. Would never recommend ever.
Terrible teacher. He knows what he is talking about but lectures are so dry and boring it is essential to read the book. His test are complete garbage where 3 of the answers could actually be right, but he refuses to accept that cause he thinks he is so clever.
Vincent has a dry sense of humor. He is very sarcastic. If you understand that and can pick up on sarcasm, he will be an excellent teacher for you. He obviously knows what he is teaching well and enjoys it.
Dr. Vincent is a great professor; however, it seemed the material taught in class was very simplified while the tests had quite difficult questions that were not explained. The textbook was essential because some things he puts on the study guide were not reviewed during lecture so more studying was required. Every exam came with a bonus.
Dr. Vincent is very intelligent and nice. He goes over all of the material in class. Even though attendance is not counted, you still need to go because so much material comes from his lecture. As long as you work hard, you'll have a good grade.
Best Chem 102 teacher at UA, write out the homework problems and actually know how to do them, and you will succeed. Gives study guides, which are helpful if you use them in terms of the homework. Take during summer if possible, he tends to grade easier!
Mr. Vincent is a great teacher, just not for a Chemistry 101 class. His tests are different from the other chemistry professors. He makes them harder than they need to be. If you didn't take AP Chemistry in high school and have some sort of background with it, I would advise finding another professor.
Vincent was just an "okay" professor for Chem 101. His lectures were sometimes interesting and the material was easy to follow, but his study guides are entirely too vague and the information on them is almost never on the test. I took Chemistry my senior year of high school and did really well but I didn't do as well as I expected to in this class
Good lectures but attending class is not necessary. He didn't take attendance. I suggest attending the recitation though, he'll answer homework questions and sometimes give you test answers. The tests are very conceptual which can be tough for some people. Don't take him if you have no background with chemistry.
Lectures are boring. But he does some cool demonstrations in class towards the end of the year. Overall if you understand the homework the tests are fairly straightforward. He does put more conceptual stuff on his tests.
He is arrogant, but his sarcastic humor is funny. Fair grader, fun to listen to during lectures. He really knows what he is talking about, and he is always willing to help. Also, he doesn't have weekly quizzes like some of the other Chem professors.
Dr. Vincent was very arrogant and did not care if his students did well. His tests were much harder than they should have been for a 100 level honors class. He would give very few examples during lecture, and those were fairly simple, but on tests, the problems were unlike those he showed in lecture and more difficult. No bonuses on tests.
Dr. Vincent is very intelligent and very sarcastic. He isn't the friendliest and he's intimidating to ask for help from. He gives study guides for the tests and almost all of the material on the test will be given in the notes. This class is difficult, but if you put in the work then it will be fine.
Gives dull, monotonous lectures. Some test questions are overly-specific. Claimed that all chapters would be represented equally on the final which was definitely NOT the case. This class was basically an independent study for me because his lectures are useless. Would not recommend.
I had Professor Vincent for CH 102 in the summer and it was absolutely awful. I've never worked so hard for a passing grade in my life. The class averages for his tests ranged between a 58-70. For the final, the class average was a 68. I highly recommend seeking tutoring outside of this class and reading the textbook.
Avoid this professor at all costs. Does not teach material clearly and expects way too much on the tests. Went to his office hours three times and felt rushed out of the door with none of my questions answered. Take any other professor.
Dr. Vincent is a great professor and is more than happy to answer questions and work with his students outside of class. His lectures can be a little dry, but make sure you go to them (or have someone else take notes for you) because he doesn't post any of his notes online. This class is tough and you will need to study lots, but it's doable.
At first I really liked Dr. Vincent, but after the first test it was clear that he did not care whether we passed or failed his class. I went to his office hours for help and he told me there was nothing he could do for me and that it was too bad that I wasn't doing well. He is super condescending when you ask questions in class as well. He is bad.
Welcome to Chem 101, or independent study 101. So far at Alabama, this has been my worst class and for good reason. The lectures are boring, not even necessarily representative of the test, and if you miss class, nothing is online, ie read text book. He won't curve even with averages of 68 percent and is not available outside of class. Dont take
Gives fairly straightforward lectures that (as far as I've found) cover most of the material tested. The only real complaint I have is that he refuses to wear a microphone, but if you sit near the front and look briefly over the book for anything you didn't catch in lecture, you should be fine. Overall a good professor.
Would take again.
If you want a professor that actually teaches you, find another professor. His notes are useless, lectures are not even worth attending, and his tests are nothing like his "study guides" (aka a bunch of very vague topics that you *might* need to know for the test). This an independent study class, which may be okay for some but not for most.
This class was miserable all semester. Lectures are hard to follow and the tests are even worse. Hes obviously very smart but if you have little to no chemistry background do not take him.
I did not enjoy class with Professor Vincent at all. He was very arrogant and very unapproachable. He was funny but when you asked a question in class he made you feel like you should already know the answer. His tests are difficult but theyre fiar. I would not take another class with him.
The average on our final exam was a 67 if that tells you anything. He doesn't offer extra credit. The homework and practice problems in Mastering Chemistry hardly align with content actually tested on the exams. I've heard that CH101 is tough, regardless of the professor, but if you don't want the most intense experience, steer clear of Vincent.
Doesn't give many notes like other CH101 professors, but tells you everything you need to know for his tests. Tests are relatively easy if you study. Not many graded assignments, so much sure to complete homework and labs if you aren't doing too well on tests because they will help your grade.
Vincents notes were right out of the textbook and would not explain anything. Also he would write his notes down which were difficult at times to read because of his handwriting. He gives out study guides for the test but were not very helpful because they would just be the topics we covered and no explanation on the things we covered.
He's just bad at explaining simple concepts. He's very intelligent and knowledgeable but at the regular 101 he's a struggle.
Test information is not always from the study guide he gives. Doesn't post notes online. Tests go into a lot of detail. Boring lectures. The only plus is that he sometimes does demonstrations in class.
Dr. Vincent was a decent professor. He teaches the concepts well. Tests were kind of hard, but doable.
Dr. Vincent is a decent professor, but is not accessible outside of class. His tests are difficult but he always gives a comprehensive study guide before hand. He doesn't post his notes online so you need to go to class.
I took Dr. Vincent for 101 and went up to Honors 118 to stay with him. I think he is a great professor and a pretty funny guy. His lectures are clear and I think he explains concepts very well. If you go to class, take notes and study a lot before tests, using the study guides he gives you, you should do well in the class.
His tests are pretty much designed to trick you as much as possible. Gives completely useless study guides and asks obscure questions no one could've possibly studied for. Not very good at explaining basic concepts. Took concepts I learned and understood from a different professor in 117 and made me not understand them anymore. Steer clear.
Vincent is obviously a smart man, but try not to take his class. He asks questions on tests over the minutest of details and does attendance checks on them. He's very condescending in class and is hardly ever accessible outside of class. The homework is too easy compared to what the tests are and be prepared to read the textbook often.
Vincent is good at chemistry. That does not make him good at teaching chemistry. He often asks questions designed to trick students on tests and is condescending in class. It is a better use of time to take a 102 professor with a good rating.
Vincent was a decent teacher. He only does written notes, which I liked as it forced me to pay attention and copy them down. He also gave helpful study guides before each exam. Overall though, he wasn't an exceptional instructor, and was kind of vague on a lot of concepts.
Only 102 teacher who does not give formula sheets or constants on the test. The class average for test 1 (Chapters 11-13) was a 60.
He knows what he is talking about but seems to forget the students dont. The majority of the class failed his first test and his study guide looks like something he wrote hastily five minutes before class. The tests are math heavy and he doesnt give you a formula sheet despite saying he doesnt want us to memorize but understand.
Although CH 102 is a tough class, I found his exams to be somewhat unfair. He asks the most obscure questions and he tries to trick you on many of the problems. If you don't know the basic concepts, you won't pass. I believe that he teaches material somewhat well, but you have to study extensively to do about average. Attendance is a must.
I took Dr. Vincent this semester, and actually really enjoyed the class. He is your average chemistry professor in college. His sense of humor is a bit dry, so he can definitely come across poorly to some people. If you go to class, pay attention, take notes, and do your homework, you should do fine in this class.
DONT Take him! Heis so bad. Some of the math problems he won't work out fully he'll say "you should already know how to do this". Test questions are very challenging. The lecture seems easy but he only teaches the gist of it and expects you to learn the rest. First test avg for the class was 60% so you tell me if it's him or the students, good luck
After the first test, I rarely went to class and just read the book for the tests. His lectures are kind of vague and if you aren't familiar with the topic he doesn't do a very good job of explaining it. The book makes it easy to understand and puts it in better order than he teaches. His tests are pretty much right out of the book so read it.
I would stay away from Vincent at all costs, plain and simple. It was a difficult class, but not impossible if you study. Just don't take this class, unless you want a teacher who is condescending and makes you feel like your questions are dumb.
Acts like a know it all considering how much he truly doesn't know. I went in for office hours and would stump him on some of our homework problems. His explanations were vague and his lectures were average at best. Ended up getting a tutor
Mr. Vincent is overall a great teacher. I struggled with him at first because I was lazy at the beginning of the semester. Just go to class and pay attention. He writes all his notes on the board, you just have to study what he tells you to study and get together with the classmates or read the book for anything you don't understand.
Dr. Vincent is a good professor who clearly possesses an in depth understanding of the material, so much so that it can be intimidating at times. However, he shows that he cares how his students perform in his class and wants them to succeed. Test grades usually spanned a broad range, but if you study you will be fine.
Professor Vincent is very passionate about Chemistry! I had him for 101 and 102, so I have a pretty good grasp on his ways. Yes, his lectures can be boring, but he puts the material in a way that is easy for you to grasp. His test can also be challenging, but material on the tests comes from notes, so no need to read textbook. Go to class!
Dr. Vincent knows chemistry and knows what he is talking about but he isn't very good at communicating that. His handwriting is very difficult to read and he writes a lot and very fast. He made me feel dumb when I went to his office hours for help which made me not want to attend them.
Dr. Vincent is a really good professor, but his tests were really hard. We had a small section so all of our tests were written... not multiple choice. He handwrites his notes on the board and barely uses technology, so you have to go to class to get the notes. I had to study really hard just to get a B, and the tests were really specific.
Vincent was one of the worst classes I've taken so far. He tests are very difficult and if you miss one class you are screwed. He makes you feel really dumb if you ask a question. He handwrites everything on the board and posts nothing online.
JBV does not post his lectures online so you have to take notes. Class is not mandatory, so its up to you to show up to get the notes. The tests are really hard, but he tries to help. He is very accessible and always willing to answer questions. There is a lot of online homework, but he gives you enough time to do it.
He is horrible at explaining things and a lecture has never been as boring as his. I never missed a class and read the textbook religiously and it was still extremely difficult. During one exam, the girl next to me even started crying. I can not emphasize enough. Please do not take this class.
Constantly degrading students and makes the tests extremely difficult
Do not recommend, lectures are hard to follow and his test are extremely hard.
Im going to be completely honest, this guy just flat out sucks. DO NOT TAKE HIM! He wants to show off to the class that hes a genius rather than making sure the students understand the material. Test are insanely difficult for no reason. He makes you feel like an idiot if you ask him a question. Easily in the top 5 worst professors at UA.
There must be two sides to John Vincent if some students are giving him high ratings. If you want to feel confused everyday in class and don't mind getting degraded, then by all means take his class. He is absolute trash at explaining concepts. I learn more from chemistry videos on youtube that are only 10-12 minutes. Test are extremely difficult!
This guy is the worst teacher i've ever had in my life. He makes NO effort into making sure you understand anything related to the course at hand. The tests are nothing like the HW. The lecture is him explaining math problems that will not be on the test. John Vincent's class is a total disgrace to academia and it's a bad joke that is employed.
Tries to use Chemistry 102 as a showboating arena to show off how intelligent he is. It doesn't matter how smart you are, if you can't teach the subject to where your students can fully understand and grasp the concepts, you shouldn't be a teacher. Homework takes entirely too long (Over 3+ hours for 15-20 questions). Avoid him AT ALL COST!
He spends all of class doing math problems and will tell you if you can solve those then you will do great on the exam, but his exams consist of problems that aren't even similar, they don't even use the same equations. if you try and go to his office hours and talk to him about the grades you received he says some people just aren't good at chem.
He writes on the board, doesn't record his lectures, and is very hard to reach outside of class. Seriously considered dropping this class because of the tests. I took AP Chem in high school and it still didn't make his class any easier.
John Vincent is one of the rudest people I met, and is not fit to be a teacher. He clearly has a deep knowledge for chemistry but when it comes to teaching it, you're better off watching YouTube videos. He only teaches by writing notes on a whiteboard and if you don't write quick enough it will already be wiped off. AVOID AT ALL COSTS!!!!
There is no curve or chance to drop any homework assignments in this class. You get to drop one test. The material is written only on the board and there is no way to review what material was covered after it is wiped off. The tests are difficult even if you study as you wouldn't expect many of the questions. He is good at responding to emails.
Does not care about students grades at all. Class averages on exams were anywhere from 65% and below. The material he gave out in class had nothing to do with what he included on the exam. Not a good teacher at all.
Professor Vincent is a nice guy, but when it comes to chem he has a tendency to degrade students. After our first test this semester he told the class that if you made below this on the test then you should reconsider your major. I studied constantly and still didnt pass his class, and I had an A in high school chem. Avoid him if you can!
DO. NOT. TAKE. Chemistry is hard enough as it is, but his lectures are boring and do not help at all. Dropping him was the best thing I EVER did.
Long, boring 75-minute lectures at 8 am were not a good choice. His teaching style is very lecture-driven, definition heavy. Example problems were difficult to follow at times. Vincent was never clear what would be tested and what was extra information.
Obviously in this class, it is test heavy and necessary to attend class, however, this man is not accessible at all. I missed class once and asked him for notes (because nothing is online, he writes everything on the whiteboard and erases it extremely fast) and he refused to help me out. Would not take him again, other professors are much better.
His lectures are hard to pay attention to, and his handwriting is hard to read. He isn’t very understanding and gives you little to no help preparing for his tests. His tests are the hardest I’ve had out of all my courses. Someone started crying mid exam, and the class average was usually failing.
I would not recommend taking this professor. He only writes on the whiteboard and if you miss something you miss it. If you ask him questions he will answer you like you are stupid for not understanding. His test is kinda like what you learn in the lecture but there is also some stuff that is only in the book. If you can do not take him for 101.
He says "alright" in lecture all the time. Pretty bad; just take someone else if you can.
Find a group of people in class to help pass down notes if necessary. Dr. Vincent was always answered questions in and out of lecture. There were questions that led some people to roll their eyes, but Dr. Vincent always seemed pleased to answer them. He was always clear about his office hours and responded quickly to emails.
Vincent is a very knowledgeable professor; however, he is definitely harder than the other gen chem professors. I had significantly more difficult tests than my friends who took other professors. All of his lectures are on the whiteboard as well, so he does not post any lecture slides. That being said, I definitely learned a ton in his class.
He does his best to teach the material but because all of his lectures are on whiteboards and not recorded or posted online, if you have to miss class for any reason you have no way to make up the material. Heavy lecturer. Other general chem teachers are easier and more accessible.
John Vincent is a consistent teacher and a heavy lecturer. If you prefer your teachers to use whiteboard lectures then definitely take him. The only resource outside of class is the book so do not miss the lectures. Probably try not take him.
Professor Vincent does not explain concepts well, give out practice problems, or any extra help for class. His lectures consist of him writing for an hour and 15 minutes straight on a whiteboard. He erases everything immediately so be prepared to type/write fast. His questions on the exam are confusing. Again, this is only my opinion of him.
After the FIRST(mostly freshman first time) test we were told that if we made below a 40 we should consider our success in the class. We were told to have already to known topics from middle school. He seems to not understand that people come from different backgrounds and all didn't get an equal opportunity to learn like others! DO NOT TAKE HIM
This guy should not be teaching at any level.
This class is very lecture heavy. He just writes the information on the board and will erase it very quickly so be prepared to take notes fast. He does not provide practice questions for anything during the lecture. He gives out horrible study guides and most of the stuff on the test is not in the test reviews. Overall, do not take this class.
Do not take his class if you do not already have a very strong foundation in chemistry. Dr. Vincent is very knowledgeable, but sometimes already assumes you should know how to work many problems. I took chemistry in my junior year of high school with a great teacher, but it was not enough to prepare me for his class.
He's not necessarily bad but he is not a good general chemistry professor. He's extremely smart but he expects you to know everything already. His tests are super challenging and whenever you don't do well he makes sure to humiliate those in a group email. Would not take again and do not take if you don't have a good foundation in chemistry.
worst professor ever. This guy will give you 3 hour homeworks due the day of your test that you can't do well on because you try to study for the test or do well on the homework to not have time to study for the test. He talks the whole time and writes down whatever he wants and doesn't describe anything in a manner where students can understand.
Homework due the DAY OF THE FINAL. I have never had a professor who did that and never one that didnt post their notes. Hes extremely rude to his students and short tempered. I have never hated a professor more than this one. I felt like I could teach the material better to myself than he could at all.
The homework was not that bad. The final was difficult because he didn't give us much info on what would be on there, just said the top 3 sections from each chapter. He is very accessible outside of class and willing to help if you have questions. Lectures are interesting and sometimes will do demos.
Vincent is very old school. Be ready to take notes. He writes everything on a whiteboard then wipes it away minutes later. He provides no lecture notes in any form, and the only study material he gives is a hand written study guide in the same handwriting that makes it almost impossible to take notes from the board. And there is hours of homework.
Do not take his class. The material he teaches in class is different from the homework and none of that material is on the test. He does not post any material at all. Everything is handwritten and his handwriting is impossible to read. It is impossible to take notes during class, he goes too fast and erases everything immediately after writing.
This professor's lectures were very lengthy. His exams didn't match up with his lectures. He didn't help when it came to office hours.
NEVER TAKE A CLASS W/ John Vincent. The average for tests usually falls below 50% if not slightly above. Old school guy who only writes on the white board and erases right after. No videos of lectures. No slides. He finds pleasure in students failure and mocks questions. If you care for your mental health and/or your GPA, do NOT take his class.
His way of teaching is very old-traditional style. He doesn't post lectures/lecture slides. Do not take him if you cannot show up twice a week at 8 am. He has a huge assignment that takes 2+ hours due AT THE TIME of the exam. Highly recommend taking someone else if you don't have a strong background in chemistry.
I would never take this professor again. No lectures or slides posted online, homework problems go down in percentage each time you do one wrong so your homework grade isn't gonna save you. Content is extremely hard and lots of little assignments you might miss that easily rack up.
Doesn't post any of his lectures and only writes on the whiteboard. The lectures almost never helped when studying for the exams so READ THE TEXTBOOK IF YOU WANT TO PASS!!! He is very intelligent and is passionate about what he teaches, but he is not an educator.
Do not take. Retaking the class with someone else. Didn't even post notes let alone lectures. Wouldn't give notes even if you were sick. Rude and overall a bad teacher. Assumes you either learned stuff in past or should just know material he has been working with for years. Most people I know from class are also retaking.
No lecture slides, very condescending when you ask him a question, lecture does not seem to match up well with homework.
ask a question? feel dumb. average tests are failing. i did not mind the whiteboard writing & erase bc i took notes quick, but it didnt help. lots of online work on pearson. ive always hated chem even after honors and AP, but this was the worst class i think i will ever have taken. i did try to like him but it was not in the cards to happen.
Everyone hates on Vincent, but his class is definitely not the worst. If you do the work then getting a good grade is very achievable. Examples from lectures are always on the next exam.
His teaching style is horrible and he expects you to already have some knowledge of chemistry even though most kids did not take AP chem or their chemistry class in high school wasn't anything serious.
Too smart for gen chem, assumes everyone has a background in AP. Chem is already hard for me to grasp, but he makes it 10x worse due to his teaching style: handwritten notes that he erases before you can even finish writing them. Wont upload lecture notes because it "discourages attendance" I attended every 8am. I would love those notes Vincent!
Prepare to take detailed notes during lectures - Professor Vincent writes extensively on the whiteboard and erases quickly. While challenging, his class can be manageable with diligence and using resources like the textbook and unstuck study for study prep.
He is very well informed on what he is teaching but does not know how to teach students what he knows. Will give sassy remarks when asked a question. Gets upset by exam results after each test but does nothing to change his lecture heavy, fast paced teaching method. Example heavy with no real attempt at teaching how to work certain equations.
Dr. Vincent, throughout the semester, would not give out a formula sheet for any exam nor the final despite the material on the exams being very math-heavy. He was not understanding when asked questions and tended to be very condescending if someone asked a question. His exams were extremely more difficult than the other sections.
He is very passionate, however being at lectures didn't help on homework, use your textbook. Average test scores are on the verge of failing, yet he does nothing to fix it. His best lectures were in his emails, where he says he's disappointed in exam grades. Can't explain examples well either. Don't take without exp. in AP chem.
Nice person but not the best teacher. Consumes all free time you have with homework questions that are not similar to questions on his tests. His job is to fail kids out and he does a very good job of it. Studied every waking moment and all I got was a B+.
The professor is nice, but his section of Chem 101 is harder than the other ones. The tests have very specific stuff on them, and you basically have to read the whole textbook on your own (even if you attend the lectures). Lots of homework and no opportunities for extra credit. However he is available to help outside of class.
Vincent's class is confusing at best. His lectures are very disorganized and different from the book. He doesn't post his lectures. His exams are completely different from the book, his lectures, or the homework. If you want to get a good grade in his class, get ready to learn everything on your own. He is also condescending when asked questions.
Dude does not post lecture slides, so if you miss one class you are screwed unless you know someone who can give you the notes. His tests are nothing like the textbook and make you feel like you studied for nothing. He is accessible outside of class but is not very helpful. I would not recommend him under and circumstances.
Under no circumstances should you take John Vincent. If you miss class, good luck passing the test, and even if you do, you probably still won't make a decent grade. He gives no study material or curve, and his tests usually contain the least relevant material. His section is harder than the others. 0/10 would not take again.
If you're debating taking this class, please don't do it. He does not post study material, record lectures, or do anything helpful. The homework takes too long and is not accurate to the tests. There is no extra credit or formula sheet on the tests, unlike every other CH101 course. He is rude and makes you feel dumb if you ask a question.\
Hardest section - attending all lectures+reading the textbook isn't enough. Those who do well in his class are those coming in with a good background in chem. No formula sheets on his tests unlike other sections. Test questions are always so obscure that they don't test how well you know the material, but how well you memorized every single detail.
Would not recommend this professor to any student. No formula sheets are given on tests despite other sections receiving such. Answers questions in condescending tone. No outside of class resources, he simply writes everything by hand and if you didn't write it down fast enough you'll never see it again.
Chem 101 is a tough class, if you want an A or a B, be prepared to study quite a lot. Homework will take time and is complicated. After every test he would complain to the class about the poor grades. If you can take another Prof, I'd highly recommend doing so.
He flexes how low his passing rate is and it's weird. He does not post lectures and teaches without a mic in huge lecture halls. He will not post the notes and writes them on paper on a projector before throwing it away. If you miss ONE class, you're cooked. He is easy to access outside of class, but he is no help and horrible at teaching.
Every day, I prayed I would get hit by a bus on the way to class just so that I did not have to endure his class. Only take John Vincent if you hate yourself. I ignored his ratings and regret it. He made you feel bad for asking a question, and made students cry AT 8 AM!!! His class literally made me change my major.
Does not post lectures online, he is your average chem professor. He's not great, but not horrible. All lectures are on the white board so take good notes. He is helpful during office hours and this class is very doable if you're willing to study.
Communally agreed by my whole class that he is a terrible professor. I couldve definitely tried harder in his class but he 1. loved to brag about his failing test grades(?!) 2. doesnt give any formulas or help sheets ( like the other professors do) and 3. acts all goofy and demeaning towards people who ask questions. He is a fast responder tho
if i could rate him below a 1 i would this was genuinely the worst class i've ever had. i went to every class and recitation, taking detailed notes. even with that this class is impossible. you will have hundreds of equations and constants to memorize and nothing he teaches in class applies to his test because he makes them impossible on purpose.
Lectures: average /Recitations: not very helpful if you don't have questions / Exams: concept heavy with you having to memorize formulas and figure it relationships and concepts / Final Exam: VERY close to the previous exam, review them. / Grading: most generous. Overall: THIS IS AN EASY A if you go to class. I didn't.
Horrible professor You can tell he has no passion for the job. He acts like responding to a question is a chore during recitation. Just don't do it.
This class was so bad. I don't necessarily like chemistry anyways but this class was not at all easy. Professor Vincent did make class fun and interesting by adding some cool experiments during lectures, but I just could not actually retain anything he taught.
John made me realize that I no longer want to participate in anything related in Chem anymore, Horrible amounts of homework, test that don't relate to anything you learned, no chance of passing if you miss a class. Only take this class if you're debating on changing out of science.
Bro does not teach the important stuff in lecture. Istg I've never taken a harder first test in my life. Better be Albert Einstein while taking bro's class or good luck passing.
DO NOT TAKE JOHN VINCENT. I struggled more than I should have in this class, and it was single handedly because of him. His lectures are only the simplest concepts, while the exams expect you to know much more. DO NOT take hime unless you want to teach yourself all of chem one. (You need these concepts for orgo.)
Incredibly harsh and rude, will openly made mean remarks at basic questions during recitations. if you don't study for hours on end you won't pass because no notes or lectures from him are ever posted. exam reviews BARELY help because it's clear he wants to leave early more than anything. if possible, do not take him, and you'll thank me later.
His personality kind of sucks, but don't let it or his comments intimidate you. Best tips for you is to teach yourself with the textbook and each chapter's problems; they're very similar to test. I stopped going to class and did fine with this strategy, I made 100s on two exams and 95s on the others.
THIS CLASS BLOWS. He is easy to reach through email but is always kind of sassy. Doesn't seem to want to help you. Gives super limited study guides, especially for the final. I did not have a good time.
I have never even been close to failing a class in my life until having this teacher. In a class that started with about 300 people only about 50 were left by the end of the semester. If you can take any other teacher possible please switch.
If you can take any other professor, please do. Vincent is very intelligent, but genuinely doesn't know how to teach chemistry. I stopped going to class halfway and started teaching myself everything. His lectures are long, boring, and he has a way of not knowing how to explain things, which often leaves you more confused. MEMORIZE ALL FORMULAS!
DON'T TAKE HIS CLASSES. Avoiding this class if you don't wanna get a super bad grade. He makes everythings feel harder and heavy test. I didn't believe the reviews on this website at first, but now I am!
WORSE CLASS I EVER TAKEN!!!!
Vincent seemingly hates students and doesn't care for teaching. He doesn't post his lectures, and writes all his material on the board. I had to learn all of the material outside of lecture on my own time. The only thing I liked about Vincent is his tests weren't super hard, but I still don't like him.
Worse Professor by far. Makes the class 100x harder than what it has to be. His lecture notes are not accessible outside of class because he writes them on the whiteboard and erases before anyone can write them down. I left lecture more confused than when I went in. -1000000000 recommended.
Professor Vincent has overly bad reputation. Everything is just as hard as other CH101 professors except he doesn't really give extra credit, but the attendance is not mandatory which makes it very convenient. Though if you skip read the textbook because the material is extensive!
He gets an overly bad reputation from people expecting Chemistry to be easy. The tests were a little bit needlessly difficult, but not impossible. Definitely go to lecture though- A decent amount of questions on tests were small details covered in class.
Pick literally any other professor. Lectures are written in real time and he will never post notes. Tests are unbelievably difficult. He is condescending and hates answering questions. The only pro is test grades are posted as quickly as possible.
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