She's new and she's awesome! Super enthusiastic and super clear about what she wants. She's also really accomodating and FAIR!!! Her tests are totally fair and lecture based. You can use notes! She's so great. :)

dr. kim is terrific - totally enthusiastic and really takes time to get to know the students. grading curve was a little tough, but i've hated physics-related anything so my grade was actually pretty nice. would take her any day.

The stuff covered in lecture is very basic and hardly related to labs. Quizzes are cake. Lab experiences are largely based on TAs- they can be randomly strict or easy going. Not a hard class, but put some effort into your lab reports.

Must do well on the lab reports and presentation. Overall, Dr. Kim is very helpful. The material is difficult but manageable with the TA and professor's help. Experiments are not long at all.

Her tests are incredibly hard for an undergraduate class. The problem is it's multiple choice so theres no partial credit. I COMPLETELY guessed on midterm and happened to score higher than those who actually knew how to do everything but made one calculation error and missed the entire question. Other than her tests, she is a pretty good lecturer.

prof kim is hard but a great teacher. she is very prepared and even holds her own review sessions for tests on the weekend, when i'm sure she has better things to do. her problems on the test are tricky, but she went to mit. i would rather be held to those standards than get an easy A. would definitely recommend her and will be taking her in the fu

Some of these comments are truly horrible. Yah, ur grades might be suffering because Prof Kim likes to test hard, but science is a very competitive field and you'll benefit from the kind of knowledge she's trying to give you. I'm struggling too, but this is the best class I'm taking this quarter. Just read the book and do the examples & u'll do ok

This was one of the hardest classes I've taken. Sometimes I got frustrated because all my studying didn't seem to make a difference on the tests. However, I think Kim is a good lecturer and she cares about her students. The averages were low but the curve makes up for it. Just read the book multiple times and work practice problems like crazy.

Here's some perspective: Midterm 1- multiple choice. Around 15 questions (i think?), TOTAL guess, got around four correct- ended up a B+. When guessing gets you higher grade then studying, something's wrong.

The class wasn't that bad. Midterms were out of class and even on a friday night which sucked, but overall the tests were pretty fair. The final was pretty much questions straight out of lecture, even using the exact same numbers. I still felt I learned something and overall she taught well.

She really has a passion for chemistry. Be prepared to work hard and do a lot of calculations. Her midterms and final were mostly representative of the lectures/book and had good curves. Its not an easy class, but is not impossible either, just devote a lot of time to reading and understanding the formulas and concepts.

Difficult class for sure. Pop quizzes and in-class questions. Keep up with the hw but also REREAD lecture materials for the quizzes (I could have done so much better on quizzes had I reread the lectures). Exams easier than expected. Good prof overall. I got A's in both 126 and 127 with her.

easiest upper div chem class you will ever take. dont need to study at all to get an A+. quizzes were a joke, as well as the midterm and final. this IS THE CLASS to slack off in.

Quantum is a tough class and I don't think she's the best teacher, however at least she tries! She's super smart and thinks we are too...so some of her explanations go over our heads. But she holds extra weekend sessions to go over lecture material which help a lot. Her exams are also very fair. However, to do well you have to show up to class.

Fast-paced lectures, podcasts are your friend. Don't skip lectures or discussions. That said, Dr. Kim puts a lot of effort into making sure the tests are fair and the material is properly taught. You'll work for the A, but she'll help you work for it

Professor Kim is very passionate about chemistry and makes an effort to make sure her students have a grasp on the material. She holds reviewstudy sessions on sundays for extra practice. Her lectures move pretty fast so i'm very grateful that the lectures are podcasted. She has a pretty traditional lecturing style-- not very much humor.

She cares about her students and really tries to help them. She held study sessions every Sunday in addition to her own office hours. You can tell that she really wants her students to succeed. Curves are really generous. Homework is optional. However, the class is pretty fast-paced, and it's very difficult to stay awake in her class.

If you plan to take this class, expect to read ahead (really helped to anticipate what the lecture would cover) and go to office hours for clarification on some topics. Prof. Kim is always there to help, either through office hours or email. She is a fair grader, so the amount of effort you put into the class will be reflected by your grade.

Pretty good lecturer IMO but most of her slides are straight from the book. Talks really fast, so you might need to relisten to podcasts later on your own time. Make sure to read the book because she pulls a lot of stuff from the textbook for the tests and quizzes. Midterm and quizzes are like the homework and what she talks about in class .

A hard class for sure that definitely requires a study time commitment if you want to do well. Read the book, do the homework, watch the podcasts, and go over the keys for quizzes and exams. The curve is very generous. Overall, your grade is very reflective of what you learned in the course.

Attentive teacher, cares about your grade if you reach out to her first. Can't find myself grasping any concepts during lectures, but podcasts are super helpful and straight to the point. Do your homework, listen to every podcast, and study and you'll do fine. Material is hard, but I learned way more in this class than any class I've ever taken.

Professor Kim really expects you to understand the concepts. Her tests are difficult but the curve will be your friend. The only way I survived was reading the textbook, doing the homework, and listening to the podcasts multiple times. Although the class required a lot of hard work, I would definitely take it again because I learned so much.

This was a very challenging yet rewarding class. Honestly, the topics covered in chem 6ah are mainly quantum physics related, which I will probably never use again... but it was really interesting to study.

considerable and lovely. very difficult test . amazing lectures

Judy is an amazing professor for Chem 7L! It's her first time teaching it. She's so nice (she extended the lab deadline 3 times)! She really cares about chemistry. Lectures are helpful but kind of optional as long as you remember all of your material from chem 6C well and understand the experiment just by reading the manual. Labs are hard but fair.

I walked out of the final realizing how much I have learned in this class. Prof. Kim has been great in terms of her intelligence, consideration and clarity. She is definitely challenging and its hard because in order to keep up we put in so much effort in lab reports and end up being graded so meticulously but SHES FAIR so pls omg give her a break

A lot of students here seem salty about the harsh grading (she hasn't even released the lowered cutoffs yet guys!). Yes, it was difficult and required a lot of work for an introductory lab course, but it was also her first time teaching the lab. Her expertise made it a challenging but rewarding learning experience.

Podcast, podcast, podcast, or just go to lecture. Her lectures literally tell you everything you need to put on a lab report. That being said-work quickly. Quizzes and final aren't hard if you can work fast and do pre-lab questions. Take her-all lab reports are submitted electronically/typed, which is an advantage previous 7L courses never got.

Judy Kim is a good professor. All the info to do well in the lab reports is literally in the podcast. Her quizzes are difficult, but usually everyone does bad on them so it's ok. Also, people talk about her being a hard grader when in reality it's all about the TA you get. If you're struggling go to OH, she's very helpful and genuinely cares

I can't account for her in the past, but Judy Kim is a pretty fair teacher. Instead of giving pre-lab quizzes, she now gives post lab quizzes. About half your grade is determined by lab reports which are graded strictly, but not to bad if you follow and understand lecture. As a teacher, she is nice and passionate in teaching students about lab.

Im actually surprised to see that many people disliked her in previous classes. All the information you need to do good on the quizzes and midterm are literally in the podcasts. I do believe that the lab reports werent graded as fairly as they could have been since she doesnt release the rubric. But overall, she is a GOOD professor!

Prof Kim has definitely made 7L a more manageable class. Yes, this class is hard, but she provides all the resources necessary to do well in the class. The quizzes are now post lab and are literally based on what she says in lecture/podcast. Office hours are great and the lab reports are generally clear on what she wants. It's possible to do well!

Can't speak for previous quarters but honestly she was pretty reasonable. Quizzes given after lab and class was curved by a few percent. Past reviews might not apply anymore as it seemed she has changed quite a bit.

Judy Kim's CHEM 7L class was a pleasure to be in. Albeit, the grading is difficult at times so it is crucial to work your way for a good grade. Luckily there is a good time for office hours before large assignments, such as lab reports are due. Nicely, quizzes are after the lab is done, which is different from the past years of her instruction.

Judy Kim is much better now. She genuinely cares about the students. Lectures are not mandatory. However, she gives her tests during lecture. Her quizzes are very doable if you memorize the lab procedures. Final is pretty chill. Lab is actually fun if you get a good TA. Overall, the class is not bad and i would take her again. She is really nice!

The class has a lot of information. She is very good at explaining the material and what is required to do well on quizzes/ lab reports. Podcasts are really helpful for writing lab reports and studying for tests since there is so much information to cover. Overall, she is very clear with what info you need to know and really good at teaching it.

I dont know why her reviews are so negative, I thought she was a completely fair professor. My only complaint would be the heavy emphasis on sig figs. Other than that, she is EXTREMELY clear on how she will grade, what will be on tests, etc. If you just go to class / podcast she will spoon-feed you the answers. Dont be scared of her.

She is pretty tough, with numerous lab reports that are very specific (down to the decimal) and it's easy to lose points if you aren't detailed. It is possible to do well but you must address everything from sig figs to why an error has an impact. No attendance for lecture. Pre-lab quizzes are simple; post-lab quizzes are understanding based.

She is somewhat a tough grader and she does care about details. However, her lecture is awesome and she makes everything clear. She cares more about calculation and concepts. For the crystal making experiment, you get all the points for doing the right calculation even though you totally messed up the expt.

Shes a good teacher. Shes very clear about what to do with the labs so you wont find yourself lost. But, the tests do have a time constraint if you arent that fast of a test taker. Especially the midterm & 2nd quiz. Labs are graded a little too seriously imo. They arent really legit reports so I dont understand the attention to meticulous details.

The hardest part of the class are the lab reports, which have a mysterious grading scheme. However, if you work hard on those your quizzes/exams will be easy. If you mastered gen chem/ap chem the lectures won't be worth your time, but still scroll through the podcasts since she gives tips on the lab reports.

solid prof - comprehensive lectures that do move quickly, but she is more than happy to help students outside of class. also curves generously

The quizzes were fairly difficult but the final was one of the hardest tests I have taken here. The class itself is hard but doable if you make a study group and go to discussion. Understanding the homework assignments and practice problems in lecture is important.

Obviously 126 sucks, but Prof Kim really tries to ensure you know the content and will do well. Office hours are long and helpful. Class overall is curved and while exams are close note and challenging, everyone does bad so the curve is large. Overall would recommend Prof Kim for 126 as she actually cares about the students.

CHEM126 is a tough class, but Prof. Kim genuinely wants students to succeed. Attend lectures, form study groups, and use tools like unstuck AI to prepare for the challenging exams. With effort, the curve makes it manageable.