Dr. Weide is a VERY funny teacher. You WILL be laughing through all the clases. When it comes to tests and quizzes, however, he is fairly tricky. He is helpful to an extent and is pretty nice. He has extra credit opportunities and drops lowest test

I loved this class, and loved the prof! He loves chemistry, and loves teaching it, which is very evident! He also tells the most hilarious stories... :-p I was dreading chemistry, but Weide made it interesting!

Besides that he uses uses units in norms his lab is very on your owm. His lecture part of the class was a bit hard to follow. The biggest problem is the chairs they have you sit in during lab. He will help you, but tries to make you feel helpless first. then he'll show you just how obvious it was.

Weide is tricky. Chemistry is sooo hard and having a confusing teacher makes it harder. But he does hold study groups and they do really help. He is very funny and easy to talk to.

Weide is a cool guy and also willing to help you out if you go to his office. His lecture is very difficult, however, and if you are going for a professional degree, which almost everyone in this class is, you won't be as prepared for standardized tests because Weide focuses 95% on math while most tests (PCAT, DAT, MCAT) are more theory .

WEIDE ROCKS!!!!! He is tough and makes you work, but truly cares!!!!!! I'm glad I had him for a class that I had to take, but dreaded.

Weide (Y-D) is one of the most laid back professors there are. His class was fun and towards the end of the semester there was just 12 of us left and he passed us all. He's funny and gives extra credit. And we never had test, just weekly quizes. Most the assignments were group assignments and he offers lots of help.

He was one of the strangest and coolest professors I have had. I loved that he held study group every week before class.

Weide is an awesome teacher. You have to stay on your toes and take good notes, but he posts all lecture material on his webpage and always provides a practice test, to which the tests are ALWAYS similar. I was able to get an A in his class even though i missed 3 class sessions. I will definitely look for him in the fall for 152

Who wouldn't love a lab Prof that thinks the only reason to go into chem is to blow stuff up? Dry sense of humor & kinda gruff, but gives u all u need to do well - worksheets, handouts, practice tests. A bit of a stickler on the lab assignments but lots of points available total. He wants students to do on their own which can be intimidating.

I had Weide's lab I like that I had to earn my A. Weide is different and I found him to be a fun professor. He is gruff at first meeting but a big teddy bear once you have a repore with him. I would take his class again.

Dr. Weide cracks me up. This guy is the grumpiest/funniest teacher I've ever had. Reminded me exactly of my Grandpa. Teaching-wise, he was a good teacher. Taught the essentials, available for help, and left me alone in the lab...just what I've always wanted in a teacher.

I;m in Organic Chem now, and so I've had 5 other Chem teachers.... he is BY FAR THE BEST teacher I've had thus far! Really really cool guy. Take good notes, cause you'll use them not only in that class, but I've used them in every Chem class I've taken thus far. Seriously funny guy. Warning: he doesn't take any bull.

All I can say is, hang in there. This class was very difficult and required a lot of time. Dr. YD allowed us to work in groups on every assignment. There were quizzes at least once a week that could really help your grade. All semester I thought I would end up having to retake the course, and I ended with a B, so don't give up.

He has a dry sense of humor. People are afraid of him for no reason. If he doesn't make sense during his lecture (LEC or LL) see him during office hours and study groups. If you aren't willing to put in extra time when you don't understand it or you like to be a victim, don't take his class. Also, read the book regardless, you paid for it.

He is a good teacher and has a sense of humor. He doesn't assign homework or use the book very much. Final grade is based on 3-4 100 pt exams and a couple 50 pt mini exams, but he does offer 20 pts of possible extra credit. He has a website with posted practice problems and answer keys that REALLY help prepare for exams. I'd def recommend him.

lectured entire class period, but explained material very well. grades are based only on test scores, with the opportunity for extra credit.

Although I have had trouble following him in lab, he's excellent at answering questions, providing help, and being an approachable professor.

He is hilarious. His lectures cover EVERYTHING you need to know. Just make sure you do all the studying and memorization of the basic stuff so you can get through the year. Study for the test, use his practice problems, he basically tells you what will be on the test.

He is hilarious! He doesn't take attendance and his notes along with test reviews are on his website so if you miss a few classes you won't be in a hole. He explains things fairly thoroughly so if someone asks a question he doesn't sugar coat that he is slightly annoyed for having to review the concept again but he isn't mean.

Seriously, good teacher. I had him for lab, the only reason I passed lecture (different teacher) is because of his lab. He knows his crap, explains it clearly, and he's pretty funny to boot. Doesn't put up with crap, but tells you up front what doesn't fly.

Ah, good ol Weide, what to say... grumpy, funny, knowledgeable, and doesn't hide it if you irritate him. Not awful by any means, but I wouldn't recommend him.

Funny, no nonsense professor

I wish he taught different courses as well. This guy makes class fun. You will read posts from people saying he's a bad teacher, but they are the people who don't show up to class, text in class, whine, and are disrespectful. He's a great teacher but certainly demands your attention and respect.

Yes, he can be grouchy and blunt, but he knows his stuff and is crystal clear of his expectations of you. Be respectful and work hard and he will notice it. Don't come into class with a bad attitude, and never let him see or hear your phone. I would definitely recommend him for CHM130, but not if you're looking for an easy A.

Funny, blunt, knows how to explain chemistry many way. Great class for those who have little or no chemistry in their past. He is certainly a no-nonsense guy; don't ask a question someone else just asked and don't have your cell phone on when in class. Overall I liked going to class and learned a lot from him.

LOVE Professor Weide. He has a fun way of explaining things, grades on a curve, and takes notice of effort. It's chemistry so it isn't super easy, but I left the class with a B after worrying I might leave with something lower. He's definitely a memorable character and enjoys what he does, which makes the class enjoyable too.

Great teacher. He makes time for his students. Willing to help at all times. This class is not easy, but if you stick with it you will pass.!

Dr Weide is a great teacher. Very helpful and dedicated!Forgot to thank him for being so helpful wish I had.

Amazing teacher with good teaching techniques. I would defiantly recommend him

Prof Weide made the material easy to understand with ways to remember and willingness to review if someone didn't understand the material. Highly recommend this instructor. Take him for the lab section too!

Mr. Weide is such an awesome teacher. He makes the difficult concepts of chemistry super easy to understand. He is very easy going and approachable. I recommend him especially if you struggle!

I absolutely love Dr. Weide! I have about two weeks left in his class and I really love the way he teaches. He gives lots of examples after teaching a concept and you can always ask him questions. He's really funny and explains well. Also, lab with him is great. He is clear and if not answers questions! And I had him over the summer!

I absolutely love Dr. Weide! I got a 95% in his class and I really love the way he teaches. He gives lots of examples after teaching a concept and you can always ask him questions. He's really funny and explains well. Also, lab with him is great. He is clear and if not answers questions! And I had him over the summer!

I had Dr. Weide for CHM130LL and wished I had him for lecture too. If you come to every class and pay attention as well as take notes this class is far from hard. He teaches things in steps in the classroom and always asks if anyone has question. Ask questions! He also never gave our class a pop quiz like others complained about. Great teacher!

Very helpful in showing exactly how labs are to be done prior to letting us loose in the lab. I wish I had him for lecture - his methods of explaining equation balancing and nomenclature were far more helpful than my lecture teacher's methods. Tests are hard, but only if you don't study. Would take his labs again, definitely.

Very monotone voice, but great sense of humor. Attend his study groups if confused for one on one.

He really knows his stuff, can explain the concepts of chemistry so it's easy to understand. He will drill the concepts into your head over and over. He's also has an odd sense of humor that keeps the class interesting. My only issue is his tests have some questions on stuff he didn't cover very well. Overall, a decent teacher

Professor Weide is very helpful, clear, and has a great sense of humor. I wish I could have taken lecture with him too. Highly recommend his class!

Mr. Weide is a long time chem instructor. He knows the course material very well and has an effective method of teaching. He often uses real world examples to help get his point across. He's good at weeding out lazy students and the class gets easier as the semester progresses. Don't miss any classes, take notes and you'll do fine.

Weide is a great teacher I had him for both lecture and lab CHM-152. The people who rate him poorly are the ones who didn't pass, or did not put in the time necessary to succeed in his class. He gives you extra credit for multiple things and grades on a CURVE. This means you cannot fail! The reading assignments are easy and you work in a group.

Dr. Weide is skilled at providing a deep immersion into fundamental chemistry. I attended a compressed schedule (summer, 8 week) course but felt well versed in the fundamentals. Exams were tricky and required consientious work. Dr. Weide was always available for help and maintained easy communications via email. I highly recommend his class.

I had never taken a Chemistry class before this one and was nervous about the difficulty of the course. If you put in the work, you can pass this class. Weide has a study group every week before class and is more than willing to help you with any questions you may have. He gives you all of the tools to succeed but studying is a must for this class!

Pay attention to the lectures, memorize all the info, study, practice especially if you are not familiar with chemistry. Practice and studyind will be your best friends!

I think he is retiring this semester (2016) he was hilarious and clear when lecturing, the labs were actually straightforward and easy to follow, and homework wasn't due until the class after the previous lab. Wish i would of taken him for my lecture as well, but his lab was also great.

Allows you to redo labs reports as many times as you can to get your best possible score. Very hilarious and understanding. He give extra credit opportunities . Take him.

I dont understand the bad reviews! I took this online & it was my best grade of the semester. Hes a goofy dude & tries hard to make sure people pass. There were a lot of "extra" credit opportunities with reading assignments that are extremely easy. Had someone else for lab- THAT made it hard. Will need to google for clarification at times.

He's a really cool and funny dude. Jokes around and doesn't take it too seriously. Incredibly knowledgeable. I can see what others are saying in regards to the lectures being boring, BUT the text is boring? Overall awesome professor who actually cares. He also grades on a curve.

The test we hard at first but over all he was the best science teacher i had in forever. Everything was pretty straight forward. He would come in an hour early to help with the students that were having a hard time. Over all I would 100% take his class again.