Do not expect chem I lab to be easy! If you do not put effort into pre-/post- lab he will come down on you. If you put effort in, he takes care of you. Entertaining, very smart, and energetic professor! Can talk over your head sometimes, but he will keep working with you until you understand. Great experience!

Lab is not easy. Showing up on time is very important. He makes sure to cushion your grade by grading your lab notes. Turn in your lab write up on time. Overall he is very nice and likes to joke around.

Dr. Bushey is a great guy! The pre lab quizzes are usually super easy as long as you do your reading before. The pre lab lecture and labs usually take over the time given. Post labs are never too hard, but do require some time. He is always there to help you if you have any questions. He has a good sense of humor and is a very knowledgeable man.

He's a great professor, he explains things better than my lecture teacher. He is friendly and he is ready to help if you have a question. He gives a quiz at the begining of every pre lab. He is very quick to take off points on post labs so be sure you take your time and get questions asked before you turn it in.

Bushy is a great Professor. Chemistry is not my favorite subject but he made it easier to understand. He explained concepts better than my lecture teachers which was very helpful in understanding CHEM overall. He is a little picky on the post-labs but it's not anything hard. He's easy to talk to and he is always there to help. Take him!

Dr. Bushey is a phenomenal teacher, would recommend taking him for CHEM 131 over any other professor. He gives you what you need to pass the class but he doesn't baby you. If you make the effort to understand the class and ask for help, then it'll pay off. If you're looking for someone that'll basically hand you the grade then don't take him cause he makes you work for it.

I had Dr. Bushey for lab only and I learned more from him than my actual lecture professor. He knows what he is talking about and he is willing to help you but only if you put forth effort. He does not baby you and expects you to do your part which I like. He was very helpful with any questions I had for a post lab. Great professor.

Dr. Bushey comes off really intense in the beginning however by the end of the semester he really grew on me. He has 3 exams plus the final and 5 quizzes, which one gets dropped at the end of the semester. He is really tough on his students but is fair and willing to own up to any mistakes he had made. Willing to curve at the end of the semester

Nice teacher, but you must put in alot of studying on your own to pass this class. Get ready to memorize alot, and read the book. He rushes through lectures, so I highly recommend you print out his powerpoints before class because it is not possible to write fast enough to keep up with him, you"ll drown if you try to copy each slide by hand!!!!!!!

I have to be honest, I thought he was a jerk. I WAS WRONG. he really wants you to learn and it makes you earn it. I Probably got one of the highest grades and I am proud in myself for taking the initiative in working towards it. He does curve assignments so don't be too afraid.

Bushey was a great lab professor. Very funny and helpful. Would take again but put effort into your work he is tough.

I personally would give Dr. Bushey my highest recommendation, especially for chemistry majors. Through his class format, I was able to completely understand all the topics introduced. But don't expect this class to be an easy A, you definitely have to put in 4-5 hours of practice every week.

Very good professor. Ordinarily, I struggle with chemistry, but I found his lectures to be very helpful. Despite taking his class as a long evening course once a week, I didn't feel like it was a struggle to pay attention because he is an engaging and interesting teacher. He encourages the class to participate and explains things clearly.

Dr. Bushey is one of the best professors I have ever had. He has a dry sense of humor and can come off rude at times. He is by far one of the best gen chem professors. He makes you work for it but grades on an average. For example the average on the first exam was a 60% but made a 60 a C. He is also very accessible after class and via email.

Honestly, he is a very tough guy. He comes off intimidating at first possibly to get people to drop his class. Lectures are fast paced so make sure you print out his slides prior to class. Going to office hours helped me out with a lot of the concepts and also scored me a few brownie points, so make sure you give him a visit so he gets to know you.

Very good professor. I enjoyed his class a lot. He does keep things fast paced so be sure to keep up and review the material before class. He does expect you to read the book and know what's going on. Tests and quizzes are tough, but if you prepare and study, you will do well.

He is not a bad teacher, you just have to know your study habits. I was so close to a B- but my start in the class made it hard to reach that grade. He is very understanding if you go in during office hours. It is not the end of the word if you get his class. You have study and understand not just memorize. He curves a lot of the in-class exams.

It's a hard class. No matter who is the professor, don't expect to fly through without putting in the work. That being said, Bushey is very straight forward and can come off rude. He tells you how it is because he doesn't want to waste his time or yours. His lectures are just like him: straight forward, clear, and consistent. Great professor.

A great teacher, but you need to care about his class and at least try.

Dr Bushey is a great guy and professor. The lectures don't cover a bit of the material so make sure to read the text book and make study guides for yourself. Although it doesn't seem like it to most people Bushey cares about your grades! He curves a lot, so don't stress your raw test scores, but make sure to study. Put in your best effort!

Dr. Bushey is a great chemistry lab supervisor. He's a tough grader, but is straight-forward with what he expects of you. He's fairly quick-paced but is open to early-turn in for assignments to give students a chance to make corrections to their lab reports.

Dr. Bushey is a strict but respected professor. He may seem intimidating at first, but he is kind and will help you if you make an effort. He is knowledgable about the material but he does go rather quickly through his lessons. It is a good idea not to miss class, read the textbook and stay on top of the material.

Not exactly sure why Bushey gets poor ratings? Chem isn't for everyone so rating him poorly because you didn't understand the material is unfair. Bushey's class is straight forward and organized. All the lecture notes are online ahead of time and all of his quizzes and tests follow the notes perfectly. He does a lot of practice in class as well.

He's an awesome professor, he's just kinda, the chem professor version of a football coach. He does post his lectures online, but I would suggest being there since sometimes stuff doesn't make it to the online version.

A lot of people take their dislike of chemistry out on the professor. Bushey's a great guy! His lectures are super clear! He's super receptive of questions and will never make you feel stupid. He's also kind of funny. Don't be afraid to take him.

If you want to do good in this class watch the lectures he posts online before class. Instead of taking all of my notes during lectures, I took mine from the videos, then adding anything that wasn't covered in the videos during the lecture. It's a tough class if you haven't taken chemistry in high school.

I had him for only lab. He seemed to be a little more chill about labs than lecture (from what ive heard). The only thing is that he NEVER responds to his emails--ive prob sent him 5 email since march and still havent heard anything back... so we'll see what i got in his class. Do the work, be prepared, and be smart and he'll like you

I recommend this class to any chemistry major. He does teach fairly quickly, but he covers the topics completely. I recommend printing out his PowerPoints beforehand and taking notes on that. (lifesaver) Read the text and practice. His tests are difficult, but if you do the study modules (extra credit) and homework, you won't have any issues.

He is sarcastic but never mean, its just his sense of humor. Very clear and helpful, but you need to reach out if you want help. Good at explaining things and gives good practice questions. Tests are straightforward and don't trick you. Chem is difficult, but he wants to help you understand. Follow the book and come to class and you will be fine.

He knew what he was doing. With it being online the quizzes were hard to complete with the short time limit. He was always available for questions. Theres weekly homework and options for extra credit. He also offers final forgiveness so if you don't do well a quiz then the final grade can replace 2 of those. He definitely makes you work for it!

Dr. Bushey has to be one of the best Ive had at Towson so far. You NEED to put in extra work. Watch videos, lectures, go to office hours, review notes, DO PRACTICE problems and be prepared to participate. You need to work in order to get a good understanding of the material. Otherwise, he is accessible and honest about his coursework.

He's a good professor for lab. Picky about certain things but he gives you all the information you need to succeed in the class.

I had Dr. Bushey for lab and he was great. The only issue was that we didn't get our lab report grades back untill finals week, but he graded the reports having that in mind. Still, take your reports seriously! (Sig figs, neatness, include units, eqautions, etc...) Respect the lab rules... And if you take the class seriously, he will like you.

I enjoyed taking this class with Dr. Bushey because chem is a hard course no matter what professor but he was good at explaining concepts and posted his pre-recorded lectures from last year on Blackboard as a resource. There were weekly quizzes (50 points). Some were hard but they helped me retain the info. There are some extra credit points too.

Take Bushey!!!! He is straightforward and always ready to help. Lab was stressful but it was fun.

He will be tough on you, but if you ask him for feedback he WILL give you the feedback, if you need help on a report hes there to give it to you, if you just take good notes and accept the help hes willing to give you will pass the class very easily, thorough instruction and a good teacher over all.

Dr. Bushey is a great professor. Chemistry is not an easy class by any means, but if you take the time to learn the material, Bushey is there to help you. Lectures go by fast, but there are so many online tools to help you succeed in the class. He has office hours and plenty of opportunities to offer help outside of class. Highly recommend!

Bushey is phenomenal. Genuinely wanted class to do well. Posted past lectures online. Stays on topic and doesn't ramble. Easy to talk to. Smart aleck but in a sweet and funny way. Very engaged with class and super knowledgeable. You need to hit the ground running and stay ahead. Spend about 7 hours a week outside lecture working problems.

Good overall teacher but will call on people randomly to answer questions

Chemistry is hard no matter what you do. Have to do lots of practice problems and put in plenty of study time to do well. Even then, you most likely still won't understand anything. Bushey does his best to help you along but he can't learn it for you. I think he's great and chemistry is interesting but I'm also glad it's over.

Bushey is a great professor, he's very understanding and offers lots of practice problems and office hours. He made the material very easy to understand. I ended up withdrawing from the class because I did not have enough time to dedicate towards the practice problems each week and fell behind, no fault to Bushey.

Chemistry is already a tough subject, but Dr.Bushey made it fairly easy to understand. I got the grade I wanted because he was always willing to make time for office hours outside his class. He really takes the time to explain things if you don't understand. Overall, he's a great professor and it was a pretty solid class.

Even at 8 AM Dr. Bushey brought a ton of enthusiasm to lecture. If there is a tricky math concept he will take the time to fully explain it. His accessibility outside of class kept me from getting discouraged even when I struggled. He will walk you though anything you don't get with so much patience!!! Also the course organization is CRYSTAL CLEAR!

Very knowledgeable and wants students to do well! Easily accessible outside of class and holds office hours. The lectures go quick, but all slides are posted before class. Practice problems in class help prepare for the weekly quizzes. It'll help if you've taken AP Chem before, if not the class seems fast-paced - but doable if you stay on track.

I absolutely love him! Really kind and will always help you and answer your questions. Very helpful during office hours too. Gives lots and lots of practice questions. Only weekly quizzes, no exams, but he graded recitation questions and hwk. He never put in quiz grades until the end tho. Must study outside of class, the lectures go by quickly.

Dont get me wrong, Dr. Busheys class is hard. However, he teaches information in a clear and concise manner, and has excellent practice problems to study on blackboard. You have to study outside of this class or you will be lost, but once you learn the material its easy.

Dr. Bushey for General Chemistry 1 is someone who makes it very clear as to his expectations for the class. He will let you know if you are straying away from the path of success. Weekly Quizzes but provides plenty of resources to practice the material. Textbook is free, grading scale is clear. Don't be lazy and this class is manageable.

Bushey is very intimidating at first and gives a weekly quiz. He talks about all material prior to the quiz and it is almost always apart of the lecture the class before and on the homework. I never really studied outside of class beyond the homework and in class problems. Recitation seems annoying but it is so beneficial, he also cares so much!

I absolutely loved taking this course with Dr. Bushey! He is extremely caring, funny, and always willing to help when needed. He responds fairly quickly to emails and provides great feedback. This course itself is not the easiest, but follow along in class and you will do fine!

Dr. Bushey definitely cares for all of his students and wants them to succeed in their chemistry careers. He provides lecture powerpoints, extra practice problems, and a free online textbook. As long as you're preparing yourself before every lecture and keeping up with the material, there is no reason you should fall behind in this class.

Seeing all the bad reviews due to Bushey's swift lectures and 'many quizzes' is insane to someone who quite disliked chemistry prior to this professor. Yes his class is a commitment, however that should be a given. The weekly quizzes are not a hassle if you take notes and review the presented material, which is uploaded in blackboard.

I only didn't pass because I had a long commute, so I dropped with a W and took it in the summer. Professor Bushey is a great professor but does go through lectures quickly because there's a lot to cover. Show up to office hours, ask for extra help, and study a LOT on your own. DO THE PRACTICE PROBLEMS!! It really helps on quizzes.

Hilarious is an exaggeration, but he does make an effort to be fun and make friends with his students. CHEM 131 is a hard class for any professor, but I will say he's probably not the easiest. Very weekly quiz heavy with little completion and extra credit, though he is clear on grading, but I can see how students might find his style intense.

Dr. Bushey is a really funny and nice guy. He gives clear lectures with thorough explanations on how to do things with example practice problems. Not a harsh quiz grader and gives feedback that is helpful/makes sense. He really wants everyone to pass and understand the material. Put in the time and effort and he will help you succeed.

Easily one of the best chem professors at Towson. The amount of resources and practice problems he provides is amazing. Had to withdraw from CHEM131 with a different professor but retook it with Bushey and got an A. Show up to lecture, do the practice problems, and go to office hours and you'll be good.

Professor Bushey is knowledgeable and easy-going once you get to know him better. His sense of humor can come off as snarky at first, but I found it funny and it helped make the labs more lighthearted. His grading can be tough, but he's clear about his expectations and is always willing to help when you need it. I would definitely retake if I could

I loved Professor Bushey. After a couple weeks, you know exactly what to expect each week. Work problems on Mondays and quizzes on Fridays. I highly recommend keeping up with the textbook chapters alongside each lecture, they go into more depth and practice than you will in lecture. He gives you a ton of material to help you practice, use them!

He teaches exceptionally and explains concepts so every1 understands. I loved him. Has a good sense of humor and is very willing to help outside of class. All of the work you do facilitated a better understanding of the content. Short 5pt quiz on Monday to introduce content, Recitation to practice. Friday = Quiz. Hw every week to help U! Great guy

Super funny guy, type of professor to joke with students and he is very caring (stayed late every wednesday so I could take my quiz and not have to at 8am with ads) and wants to make sure you understand what you're doing. His "favorites" that some other reviews may be referring too are literally just students who raise their hand and interact.

Dr. Bushey has been my favorite professor at towson University thus far (and I am a super senior). He is hilarious and genuinely cares about students and their understanding of the material. Be warned, he will make sure you understand, so sometimes the lectures can feel overwhelming, but he is always there to help re-explain things to students.

Bushey is definitely a character. He can come off as intimidating at first, but it's evident that he is passion about chemistry and wants you to succeed. Make sure you attend class prepared with notes and in dress code! He also likes students that participate in class and come with a clear intent to learn and ask questions. I'd take him again, 100%

I would take his class again! He does go fast so it can be difficult, especially if chemistry isn't a strong subject for you. He is very receptive to questions and encourages them. His office hours are also very helpful in reviewing for the weekly quizzes. He is very funny and makes a lot of jokes during his lectures.