Class is tough, but Dr. Donnelly does everything to help you pass. She learns names in lecture, which I found impressive :) Helpful in office hours, exams are small part of grade w/ group component, and understanding about redoing stuff if your grade's in trouble. In-class assignments are big, so don't skip. Wait to get textbook for free online.

You have absolutely no reason to fail this class with this professor. She gives you practice exams, online assignments, reading quizzes, and assignments in class to help with your grade. Make sure you show up to class and be ready to pay attention and learn and you will PASS! I am thankful for this caring professor.

Dr. Donnelly is amazing I loved her so much. She really allowed me to learn and was very caring about our grades and knowledge. It was great to take her class because she did take into consideration feedback from the students. Homework and assignments weighed a lot so don't skip or leave anything to do last minute. Take your time with everything.

Donnelly is really one of the nicer professors here at UCF. She wants to ensure your success in the class, and will even ask if there is anything she can do to help you. All of her lectures and exams were based around Learning Catalytics when I took it. 5 exams + ACS, lowest exam grade dropped. It is important that you use the textbook.

Professor Donnelly is probably one of the best professors at UCF. I wish I could have her for all my chemistry classes moving on forward. She truly cares for her students and wants you to succeed. Her notes are amazing and really help with learning the material. Yes the tests might be difficult, only if you do not study. You get what you put in.

One of the best professors! Chemistry in itself is a hard subject, but she is so sweet, cares a lot about her students and wants them to doing their best. Lectures are very helpful, but don't rely in them to passing the tests. Read the book and do the practice problems. Participation also takes you a long way, so ask questions!

Donnelly has grading ranges that do not change but is a wonderful professor. Exam 1-5, lowest grade dropped. Final is 1 hour ACS exam. iClicker needed. PRACTICE PROBLEMS (math and conceptual)! She did not teach all the material so I wish she curved the final grade during the pandemic.

She really is, to be frank, one of the nicest teachers/professors I have had in all of high school and the last three years of college. She's witty and humorous, trying hard to make sure you don't feel overwhelmed mentally. While she could improve with adding some grade fillers, as you are only graded on tests and clickers she's overall great!

Things were a nightmare at first. BUT she has really listened to our feedback and all the exams are open note and open book, but honorlock is used. You will have to teach yourself using the textbook, however she does tell you exactly what topics from the book will be on the exam. do not listen to old reviews she adjusted to our complaints very well

Donnelly is honestly one of the best profs I've had. She cares whether or not her students pass and will do anything she can to ensure you pass. Her lectures are entertaining and the only reason my grade was low is because of personal stuff. She will really try working with the class to help us all pass. I loved her class and her as a person!

Really cares about the students and always willing to help us, truly one of the best professors Ive had this semester. Pchm was easier thanks to her. Also, her GTA does class on Fridays for chapter problems which is extremely helpful.

This was an online format class so it was all self-teaching. Reading the textbook was very painful but I scored very high As on all tests. Her tests are very easy if you study. She's very nice if you email her and listens to feedback. Tests are very generous with time and open-book. Go to SI tutoring for practice questions that mirror the test.

No curving or extra credit, 100% recommend the SI and LA sessions they were a big part of passing the tests, make sure to read the textbook and go over the self assessment quizzes. Grades are made up mostly of tests + learning activities.

Dr. Donnelly is very caring and understanding of current circumstances, and she listens to student feedback. She encourages us to focus on the learning process, paying attention more to why things work rather than plug'n'chug type questions. Open book, open note exams, but they still manage to be challenging in a fair way. Overall phenomenal prof.

READ THE BOOK! That's all I did along with the DSM, book questions, and I did go to the SI review sessions before the exams. That's literally all I did. She was extremely sweet and gave us open book and notes also for the exams. She also provides a study guide for each exam. She usually takes less than a day to respond to emails which is amazing!

I will be honest, there were times where Prof. Donnelly would include questions that couldn't be found anywhere, but I passed with a 97.5%. Its Chem 2, you're gonna have to work hard to get an A. I will say this though, the exams were RIDICULOUSLY easy though. She is really lenient with the questions for chem 2 standards, could've been far worse.

She is very nice and understanding. There were not many grades, so your tests are critical to do well on. (lowest Test grade will be dropped). Tests are open book. You will have a lot of practice, but I still find a few things on the test I missed. The book is useful and necessary. Class is not easy, but she makes it much less difficult.

I can say that she figured out how to make a stressful class less stressful. She is very obvious on what she expects you to know for the exams, if you pay attention you shouldn't have much trouble. Having the actual book instead of the online book helped when exams were open book, and she even has pre-test meditation, which helps w test anxiety

Cannot recommend Dr. Donnelly enough! She's a great teacher who cares about her students and wants them to pass. Her class is laid out in a way where you get participation points either by attending the zooms or doing extra assignments (or a combination of the 2), which makes it flexible. Tests are open book. I'll be taking her again for Chem 2 :)

Everyone I see here giving Dr. Donnelly a low score obviously doesn't understand that science courses are going to require some self-teaching and discipline. Dr. Donnelly makes this class SUPER flexible and the exams are much like the questions she recommends us look over and OPEN BOOK. She doesnt hand you a grade, but its a great class

Dr. Donnelly structures this class to help students learn actively and thoroughly. Although this course requires students to put in effort to learn the material instead of passively recieving information, this approach helps with developing good study skills for harder future classes. The tests are easy once you put in the work. Highly recommend!

I really do not understand the negative reviews for Dr Donnelly. She has lectures you watch on your own time which simplify everything you need to know and gives you practice problems and explanations and test reviews during lecture time. The exams are pretty straight forward- she even reuses questions for the final. Best professor yet.

Prof. Donnelly is one of the better Chem teachers at UCF. She actually cares for her students and is helpful. Lectures are NOT required however, they are a good way to get your learning activities out of the way for each chapter. Science courses are of course harder so as long as you are doing the work and reading the chapters you can get an A.

This was BY FAR the best professor I've had at my time dual enrolling at UCF. Dr. Donnelly teaches via Zoom in a very engaging way and most of the problems she goes over in her Zoom are useful for the tests. She was understanding when I misunderstood the participation point system at the end of the semester which is extremely rare for a professor.

Great prof. She makes it so that you have to actually learn the material which I need and appreciate. Yes there are tests almost every 3 1/2 weeks but they're open note and she gives 80 mins for 20 ques w respondus. If you're looking to actually understand chem before you move on, I recommend. I promise reading the book will SERIOUSLY help you.

I ended up having to use the book to get through most of the class. She is very caring and flexible, especially when it comes to late work. I had bombed the final and went from an 82 to a 78 and she rounded me up to a B without me even asking. I didn't find the zooms particularly helpful. her lectures were very helpful in combination with the book

Her class is hard. Only passed by using the textbook. But honestly, Professor Donnelly is the most caring professor I could ever imagine. She responds to all emails quick, has long office hours, lets you use textbook on exam, let students make up homework assignments, changed exam times based on time zones if needed. You definitely won't regret it!

Dr. Donnelly is one of the most understanding and kind professors I have had during my years of college. My flight was cancelled right before an exam and she allowed me to make the exam up the following week without asking for justification or simply saying "this can be your dropped exam." She wants to make sure you learn the material and succeed.

She was a pretty average professor. Quizzes and tests were basically based on everything that was covered in the textbook, so if you read the chapters, you'll most likely pass the class.

Dr. Donnelly is a solid choice for a professor. I struggled but I blame that on taking it in the summer which rushes things and on burnout in general. Her lectures aren't great, but she really cares about her students. Textbook is absolutely necessary. Weekly quizzes that you get 2 attempts on. About 2 chapters per test and the final is cumulative.

I took this course during the summer and online and Donnelly was one of the best professors. All exams are open book and as long as you put time into the course you should be fine. I was barely studying got C's then I worked harder and started getting A's. Got an A on the final which got me to an A overall. Open book doesnt mean easy.

This class was so freaking hard. Chem 2 already is tough, but Professor Donnelly does help make it easier. Be sure to do your assignments to boost your grade, and know your way around the textbook for the exams.

Zoom doesn't help, book does. Study the book like your life depends on it, and take notes while you read it. 5 exams + 10 quizzes dropped lowest, no homework but 10 discussions in which 5 count. what helped me are only book and quizzes. The prof is nice, reminded us every week of what is due, but you really need to work for a nice A/B>>BOOK MATTERS

Sweet lady and her exams are very doable. She uses a "flipped classroom" approach so she DOES NOT LECTURE. If you are not comfortable with teaching yourself 100% of the material from the textbook, find someone else. However, self-learning is a skill that's useful in college so this is a good course to figure that out. Assessments are very simple.

Chem II is a hard class, but she provides enough resources and extra help. It is a flipped-classroom setup so it is very dependent on the textbook. It is test heavy and very fast paced. However, she genuinely cares for her students and wants them to succeed.

Professor Donnelly is a very nice professor, she has a clear grading criteria and always answers questions/sends out notifications. Reading the textbook and doing many practice problems is important to pass this course. There are five exams, one ACS exam, and a quiz at the end of every unit. Class attendance is required (in-person or via Zoom).

Chem 2 is extremely hard no matter who you take. Dr. Donnelly teaches very well- her lectures are pre recorded and you watch at home and go to class and practice problems and ask questions. Everyone who says she can't teach most likely did not watch the lectures. You get participation grades for going to class- only need to go 15 times.

Dr. Donnelly is very knowledgeable about chemistry and it shows. Coming from someone who got a C in CHM 1, this course was much better. You are allowed a cheat sheet on exams. Read the textbook, watch the key concept videos, put example problems on your cheat sheet, and you will do fine. Also, he curved our final 40%! I highly recommend.

She uses a flipped-classroom method meaning you are responsible for reading/learning the material before coming to lecture. In class, she reviews the concepts and puts them into practice via ex. problems. Attendance is graded by participation. You can attend in-person or via Zoom. Chemistry isnt an easy subject. You will have to put in the time.

Good teacher, but uses flipped classroom approach to teach so you are teaching yourself. Read the textbook and study for the test and you will do well. Curved the final by 40 points.

Makes you work hard for your grade. The textbook will be your best friend. Dr. Donnelly gets hated on a bit because she does not teach much as you will have to teach yourself but still a helpful teacher. Just be ready to read and watch out for the ACS at the end of the semester.

I took Dr. Donnelly in-person/online due to COVID. She has a flipped-classroom approach where you were required to read the textbook at home, and you would work on questions in-class. She gives a quiz for each chapter with 2 attempts and 5 exams plus a final. She does not curve the exams except for the final. If you work hard, you will pass!

This is my second time taking Dr. Donnelly's class (I took her for CHM2041 too). She is kind, caring and really passionate. Not everyone loves her teaching style, and personally I think the flipped classroom isn't the best for the class size we operate at, it's not impossible, or --that-- bad by any means. Don't listen to the complainers on here

Dr. Donnelly is great, she is clear when explaining things in lecture, she posts videos of her explaining too. She uses a flipped classroom dynamic which can be bad for some people that like going to lecture, but I think that the videos she posts are useful to understand whats going on in class. also very fast-paced!

I do not usually write reviews for professors, but Dr. Donnelly changed my outlook on chemistry. General chem was never my best subject; however, after expressing this to Dr. Donnelly she gave me a lot of tips on how to improve even with it being a flipped classroom. She is probably the most caring chemistry professor you will find.

Class is self taught with quizzes & practice during lecture time. Material can be difficult but if you put forward the effort & attend TA reviews you'll be fine. You get a 1 page cheatsheet for all quizzes/exams which should allow for an easy pass if you are smart with it. Dr Donnelly is very caring but her teaching style is not for everyone.

She uses a flipped-classroom method where she doesn't teach content in class and we have to take notes from the textbook. Lectures are either quizzes or reviews of math concepts. 5 exams online (HonorLock), one is dropped; 1 cheat sheet can be used. Final exam in-person is curved heavily. Read the textbook and take notes for extra credit (DO THIS)!

I really enjoyed Professor Donnelly. She always tried her best to make sure everyone had a good grasp of the content. I actually found that I preferred the team based learning over traditional lectures. Chemistry is a difficult class but professor Donnelly provides a lot of resources to help you succeed.

Chemistry is a difficult class in general. Professor Donnelly really tries to accommodate for her students and gives good lesson plans to help them succeed. As long as you take the time to work on the material you will do fine. She allows students to have a full paper of notes for every quiz and exam too.

Donnelly is honestly a really good professor that cares about her students, and while the class is challenging, she makes it doable regardless. I have an A in the class right now and think I'll end the semester with an A, but if you need lectures and aren't a fan of the flipped classroom approach I wouldn't necessarily recommend her.

You have to prepare before class watching her lecture videos and taking notes from the book. Attendance is mandatory on quiz days. You are allowed a cheat sheet for exams, the exams are short but hard.

5 question conceptual quizzes every week that you take first individually then with a team. You'll have to study the material before she teaches it. You'll do good if you watch her videos and read the textbook. Exams weren't hard if you follow the study guide and are similar to quizzes. She gave lots of extra credit and was a really nice professor.

She does give x credit throughout the semester. Her class is atypical, you do have to look at the material before class. She makes it easy w her own videos and practice problems. She is very knowledgeable and kind and if you put in the work you will be alright. Dont let this class take you down! Chem 2 is difficult and shes one of the better profs

Really caring professor. Does a lot of team-based learning. You will have to read the textbook as that's where most of the test questions come from, but she allows a cheat sheet on quizzes and you get to work with a group. Gives extra credit throughout the semester. Just show up to class prepared and you'll be fine.

This prof is simply amazing. She really cares for the class and will help you if you ask. She teaches well and her lectures/assignments really prepare you for the exams. She does a flipped classroom but when it comes to any chem class, it's smart to do it that way. Do the hw, in-class work, and quizzes, they are usually on her exams.

The class itself is pretty difficult. Definitely reading the textbook and paying attention in class is important because a lot of the test questions are conceptual. Overall I think Dr. Donnelly was a good professor who is really passionate about what she teaches and wants her students to do well. I got a C but it was my fault for procrastinating.

It is a flipped classroom which was hard in the beginning but you the hang of it as the semester goes on.She gives you a lot to study for the exams like the practice problems, a past exam, and her notes are good. I can't stress enough on how helpful SI and SARC is for this class, I think those two resources are the reason why I got an A.

The flipped class model might be questionable to some, but it is something capable of getting you to where you need to be in her course. While the attendance is mandatory, she does a good job of keeping the class engaged on required lecture days. Just make sure to always attend review/SI sessions no matter how much you feel like you don't need.

Dr. Donnelly is a very caring professor. The textbook is not helpful. The SARC sessions helped me a lot. The tests are hard, having only 20 questions. Go to the SARC sessions and watch her recorded lectures. Test 3 is the hardest. A lot of extra credit, a 5 percent bump on every exam. Extra credit is offered during the days with no RATS.

I LOVEEEE DR. DONNELLY FOR PCHEM

Dr. Donnelly is really nice and genuinely cares about her students, but you gotta be ready to put in the work. Tests and RATs (quizzes) are your entire grade and she doesn't give any partial credit. I will say she gets grades in in like an hour but the exams are only 20 questions and if you get sig figs wrong you get no credit. Study a lot.

Basically buy the pearson textbook and do the examples shes a goated professor, super helpful just put some effort into the class

Dr. Donnelly is really great at explaining the material. She posts exam study guides that are very clear on what the exam is going to be about. I don't think you need to read the book that much to understand the content, her videos are very thorough and enough to get you a good grade on the exams. She's a great professor overall.

Professor Donnelly's class is tough, but the SARC sessions and unstuckstudy really helped me survive. Exams are harsh, so stay on top of the material and use all available resources.

Great professor. Her exams are definitely difficult, but chem 2 is a relatively difficult class with a lot of content. She provides all the resources to do well. SARC tutoring sessions are also very helpful. Keep up with the content and don't fall behind and you'll be fine.

It is important to know that Prof. Donnelly has a flipped classroom. Most learning is done independently but she provides short videos explaining conceptual topics. She is great at explaining and listening when students ask question. She also provides study guides specific to each exam with how many questions are covered by each topic.

This professor has been my favorite so far at UCF. While it may not work for everyone, I found her flipped classroom style to work very well for me. She breaks down each chapter into short, very well-explained videos. She also offers 5 points extra credit per exam. Her study guides are very helpful and correlate well to her exams.

Dr. Donnelly is one of the best Chem professors I've ever had! Her class is definitely hard and is very test heavy but also very interesting and rewarding. We do individual and group quizzes on each chapter and tests on every two chapters or so. She is super nice and great to go to during office hours for clarification questions!!

I really enjoyed Dr. Donnelly's class. She uses a flipped classroom style. Grades are made up of quizzes taken in class about every week, 5 exams, and the final (two parts) I definitely recommend taking her class. I got a C in Chem 1 and got a B in this one. She helped me grow a lot in chemistry!

I really enjoyed her class, this class is set up as "flipped," but if you go to class she gives so many opportunities to ask questions, and she will explain things as much as you need. Attendance is only "mandatory" when there is a quiz. There is so much provided in this class, you just have to put in the effort to use the resources she provides.

Donnelly is super nice, make sure to read the textbook and come to her classes. You do have to put in some effort outside of class and come prepared, but she will make sure you succeed.

Very sweet prof! Don't let the flipped class mode discourage you - prof was very good at answering questions and making clarifications. Study guides are posted for the exams and the final that are very accurate to what the actual exams looked like, making it easy to prepare for them.

If you struggle with flipped classrooms, even in the slightest, do not take her. I personally enjoy flipped classroom so her style of teaching worked for me. About once a week you come to class to take 2 quizzes based on the assigned chapter. One individual quiz, one team quiz (same exact quiz). Given study guides are almost exactly like the exam.

It's a flipped classroom, videos are pretty short, usually 3-6 to watch before class. Attendance is required on quiz(RAT) days, where you take the quiz by yourself, then take it with your team. You get to use a page of notes for these, and she goes over anonymous student questions beforehand. Very caring and understanding, and a fair grader.

She was alright. She knew what she was talking about and was open to any questions that students may have. If you use her study guides and practice exams to study for exams, you should be all good. I used her Pearson for practice problems which helped a ton. I would say I wish she did more practice problems in class, as she did a flipped classroom.

Dr. Donnelly was such an awesome professor and I didn't think I'd ever say that about a chem professor. Trust me, chem 2 is difficult but she made the concepts very easy to understand in her videos. I ended with an 85 in the class because the final was acs format and that messed me up so make sure to be prepared for that!

She's honestly the sweetest and most caring professor at UCF. She genuinely cares about the teaching process and is invested in student success. Flipped classroom mode of learning, watch all the videos before class and take notes, reference the textbook as needed. Exams have a reasonable difficulty. Wish I could take her class again!

Chem 2 is hard but she is a good professor, she really cares about her students. It's flipped learning, but I do believe it is beneficial as long as you stay on top of it. The tests are hard, but there are plenty of resources to study from. The in-class RATs (quizzes) aren't horrible, but you do have to put in effort to prepare for them.