Pro. G used to teach at my school, he's a very good professor and will help you to prepare for the transition to university, try your best and seek his help during office hour, I learnt alot, not just chemistry. and I'm grateful for that. My friends and I always said "as long as you pass chemistry with Mr.G, you'll be fine in other later courses."

He's a dedicated professor who'll challenge you to strive and become a better student. I can't fault any professor that does that. Students on this site that gave bad reviews are clearly ones who failed, who didn't really try and can't take accountability for their own actions. He even scheduled separate study sessions to accomodate for finals.

Professor Golestaneh is one of the best chemistry teachers. He wants to show students that when a challenge appears in their life, they should never be afraid of it and try to overcome. It makes sense because once you have seen and done the problem, you would build your confidence in mastering something difficult.....

....It is a lot of work, but all the work he makes you do will most definately help you on the test. His test are not difficult if you study and redo homework assignments.If you are the type that does not work hard you do not deserve to be in this class. No other class would give you an easy A in CHEM 50 He's willing to help students Take his class

A good teacher. A lot challenging, but that makes this class fun. If people say he's the worst teacher, then take him because you will learn how to study by youself. If an instructor does everything for you, that is a bad instructor.

Taking any chemistry course is a challenge, but this professor Golestaneh he sure relates the in depth chemistry teachings to the real world. Great person, he helps those who help themselves.

Prof G is really NICE! The class was kind of challenging but that's what college is about. Attendance in lab is IMPORTANT. He provides you a study guide and power points from his website to review on your own time. His tests are okay if you take the time to do your homework and STUDY. I recommend him to anyone who's SERIOUS about their education.

Professor G is really nice, and he is willing to help students after class hours if his office hours don't work for someone. The material is not very hard and he clearly states what he expects students to know, so if students look at the study guide he provides at the beginning of class then they are well prepared for his tests.

This chemistry class is geared toward future health professionals. If you are really wanting to help people then work hard in this class. If you do the homework, ask questions and study from the study guide you'll do great. He is a good teacher and willing to answer any questions you have. Make sure you make use of office hours - he is very helpful

chemistry isn't supposed to be easy, but it helps if you do all of the work,i did all of the homework, and labs. i got an A in the class. i had a lot of much older classmates in my class and they would always ask the professor to repeat and explain what we're learning and the professor would continue to help them until they understood the material.

ok so if ur a science major u want golestaneh!yes he is hard but it is only neccessary he pushes his students and will help you if you ask thats just it tho ppl r lazy so if ur smart and not lazy and want to learn hes your man hes awesome i loved him he is also really funny and sweet =) and no im not a kiss ass and i didnt get an A

I hated Chem. before this - he taught straight from the book - helped me when I needed it - was always available in office hours, and I appreciate Chem. now. He expects you to learn the material, because it matters - so read the book and do the homework and you'll do fine. Everyone who is complaining is probably used to just guessing answers.

HARD teacher, but overall very good.

He's a really good professor, just difficult on the exams. Super helpful & nice.

Not as hard as people make him out to be. He does give kind of a lot of homework but the subject matter isnt terribly difficult. The book explains everything very well. Tests are average to harder but if you study you'll be fine. Do the homework and you're sure to do solid. The guy loves chemistry too so that helps. Good for chem 40

I took him for Chem 40 and he was not hard. He did have weekly quizzes, but if you study or know the materials, it is not hard. His lectures and organization skill were well above average. Also, he has an interest in chemistry.

He is a great professor. I took him with no experience in chemistry what so ever, and it was hard but he really broke it down for me.. GREAT PROFESSOR I GOT AN A WITH HARD WORK..JUST DONT BE ABSENT OR LATE< THIS IS A THOUGH CLASS SO TAKE IT SERIOUS !!

Helpful professor if you let him be. If you do the homework and understand it, you'll succeed in his class. Most people just slacked off and didn't keep up with the material. Tests are very fair.

Great Professor!! if u really like chemistry take him. He will help u a lot. He gives study guide for the midterms and final exam. Study it very well and you will A the exams.

Okay so I took chem 10 and this class was still considerably challenging. However, if you want a professor who truly cares about his students then take him. His very intelligent and approachable. Do your homework and read the book. If your a good student you should do great! One of my favorite professors! He really prepares you for Chem 50.

Easy A!

I don't understand why people are giving him bad reviews when he was actually a good teacher. He posted videos online to get the class ready for the next lab activity. He made everything as easy as possible to remember and understand which helped make the next course very easy for me. He gave us examples that helped us visualize various concepts.

CHEM51 not an easy class period!Concepts/math difficult but he so helpful!He tries to teach material,help make connections.This is helpful because nobody is taking this class for fun. This class is taken for advanced degree even medical school.He posted youtube videos to help students,is understanding and is so nice.If you want to learn take him!

It's rare you find professors so eager and willing to expand on concepts because they genuinely care for their students & subject they teach. Chem 51 is a demanding course, and requires a lot of work and time regardless of who you take. Prof. G isn't an easy A, but he definitely tries and if you try you'll pass, no problem.

One of the greatest professors ive ever had, very intelligent and really cares about his students and whether or not they understand the topic, he is very reasonable and if you arent lazy and actually study and listen in class you can EASILY get an A. Everyone that says he isnt a good professor clearly isnt a good student! I love him!

One of the best, for sure! He really makes sure students understand and have a strong foundation. He's so helpful and concise! I do not understand how he got any negative reviews! Tests aren't easy, but he gives points back for correcting mistakes. I highly recommend him if you aren't a lazy student and are willing to put in the work!

I'm a student that you can ask anything in class I will explain it effectively. I have studied, I know that content and proud of my knowledge. I remember one of the concepts in class, it went do A and B then you will get C, grate! The homework went the same way... When you get to the tests, especially the final it will be B and A to C, GOOD LUCK!:(

This is by far one of the best chemistry teachers I have come across at GCC. He's not the easiest professor but let's get real, chemistry is a course you must put In work for. He is very fair and always there to help. I really don't know why he has such bad reviews. He gives partial credit and let's you correct ur test for extra points! Take him!

awesome teacher! Every answer must be correct to the tee on tests, but it really prepares you for high chems. if your a science major plz take him. If it wasnt for him i would have failed chem 101 because none of the professor actually teach you in chem 101 so i have golestaneh to thank!!!

This class is not easy but professor is very helpful. He does offer extra credit. I recommend doing the extra credit that will help. Do your hw and attend all classes that really matters in his class. His is very strict on test and quiz he takes off points if your answer doesn't match his.(significant figures matter in his class).

Professor Golestaneh was by far, one of the best professors at Mt. SAC. Professors like him are hard to come by; he's the type of professor who not only teaches the subject but applies it to real life situations to make the lecture more clear and engaging for you. Because of him, I was prepared for o-chem. Thank you so much!

There is a lot of homework. However, the class is easy you just have to do the assignments.

To be completely honest I really like the guy. HOWEVER, the one thing that destroys his passfail student percentage is that he assigns an overwhelming amount of homework. I could guarantee if he relaxes on assignments and collects them in packets week students would understand more concepts that are crucial for chemistry. Ease up on H.W!

To be hones I really like this professor. He is very helpful and makes chemistry very simple and easy to understand. My major was bio-chem but since i took this professor i have decided to stick to only Chemistry. Yes he might be a tough grader to some people but that is because they don't prepare or do their homework. Would love to take him again.

He is one of the best professors I have every taken. Kamran Golestaneh makes the lectures fun, however you do have to interact with him to really make the most of it. It goes more in depth on chemistry's application in simple everyday and actual application of the theories we learn in class. This is my second class, I am taking him again for 51!!

He is one of the best chem professors I have had. He takes the time to explain things thoroughly in lecture, and does many practice problems. The workload can be a lot with homework, labs, and prelabs due, but it is manageable. These assignments really help prepare you for the tests. He also offers extra credit.

If you love chemistry and you are willing go put work into it, then prof Kamran is for you. He is very passionate about chemistry and he does many cool experiments in labs. He is always willing to help (in class or his office hour). He loves challenging students, so his exams wont be easy (he curves exams if anything). :)

I love a teacher whos passionate about the subject he/she teaches & he is. His class is lecture heavy but honestly just ASK QUESTIONS, he gives great feedback if you do plus it makes class a lot more interesting. Dont miss a day, do your hw, & show up on time. Also its chemistry (5 units), expect to do quite a bit of memorizing & studying.

Yes, you really need to put a lot effort in this class. Lots of homework and heavy lecture, but he is willing to answer answer questions and he is also passion on this subject. Just go and ask him question and try to understand. Oh BTW, do your homework, show up every class session, you will be fine.

Definitely not an "Easy A" class but as long as you show up on time and show that you are trying you will do well in the class. Professor is very passionate about chemistry, he knows how to make tough material understandable and fun. A lot of note-taking, book required for homework but offers a lot of extra credit opportunities and is very helpful.

Professor G is great. Chem 51 isn't easy but he went above and beyond explaining the material and going over any homework we didn't understand with the class to make sure everyone understood the concepts. I would definitely take his class again!

Honestly the class was not that hard as long as you showed up and did the work. Most people that didn't like the professor didn't show up for class or even show interest. Come on people its a college course you actually have to do work if you want a good grade. Prof. G was great! super passionate about chemistry and really cares about his students

Many people are confusing the difficulties in learning chem with this professor being difficult. There are many arbitrary things you have to memorize in chemistry, some students find this frustrating and will direct their anger towards the professor. If you pay attention, read the book, and do the work, you'll have no problem passing.

Professor Golestaneh is probably one of the best professors I have ever had. Yes the class is a lot of work, but its chemistry so it should be. The lectures are filled with plenty of information that is definitely going to be on the test so you dont wanna skip. But the lectures are fun and interesting. Lots of homework but it helps out with tests

This class isn't easy but thats how all chemistry is. Prof. G is very passionate about chemistry and is very helpful to his students. His exams are very tricky but as long as you do the homework and listen in class you should be prepared. His grading scale helps too! (88%+ is an A, 78% is a B,... etc.) Just show up, ask questions, and study.

I loved this class! I usually hate chemistry but prof G made this class easier to understand. You do have to put in the work though. If you dont study enough or do the homeworks then everything will be confusing. His exams are exactly like his lectures and he gives extra credit for showing up. Just be on time hes stern about that.

I took the placement exam to exempt me from taking Intro so I went straight to this class accepting the fact that I'd have to work harder for a good grade. As for any student, just put in the time & ASK QUESTIONS! He is very passionate & does an amazing job teaching the material & WANTS you to succeed! Going to do my best to get him for CHEM51!

Doesn't deserve current rating. Very passionate professor who knows how to express subject material concisely. Answers questions with just as much clarity and respect. However, his classes are always very hard and he can be strict.

I am not so sure as why the ratings are so low and insulting! We were in a pandemic, he made several experiments by recording himself at home, kept lecturing online, held office hours, and basically was there for us. Is he hard? Yes. But chem 51 is harder than 50 and I had to work twice as hard to get a B. Study and he will help you out. Good prof.

He is a very nice professor. He is willing to answer all your questions. if you have something messed up, you can ask for the breakout room and you can ask questions one on one.

Professor Golestaneh provides a clear, easy to understand explanation of the material. He's very approachable and is always happy to answer questions. I finished the class feeling like I actually learned the material. Keep up with the work and always ask questions. Review consistently and stay on track with the material.

Treats his students as adults, as long as you take the class seriously and work like a responsible adult you will do fine. Time required on material is based on participation, asking questions, and working with him. Exams are perceived as hard but if you put in the time then there are no curve balls on the test. He made chem 50 a great experience.

Overall, Prof Golestaneh is a great professor! He goes into depth as to what students need to learn and he is very open to questions. He also provides the necessary materials students need to study and make their life as easy as possible.Your grade is based on how you do on the exams but the exams are similar to the hw!

Professor G is hands down, one of the best professors I've had during my time here. While the material is difficult, (all chem is) the professor really cares about his students and will go the extra mile to ensure that you understand the material. Pay attention in class, do the homework, ask help when needed, it will pay off.

I took Professor Golestaneh for CHEM51 and he was one of the best science teachers I have ever had. Not only does he take the time to make sure a student succeeds in the class,but truly cares about the individual student. He makes the course enjoyable and bearable to come to class. It is a rigorous course and requires work but he makes it enjoyable

I took Prof. G in Spring 2022 in person. Tests were hard but easy to study for. Lenient with hw, very good grader, and his lectures are very easy to understand and direct. All lectures are hand written, no slides. Please ignore all the bad ratings, as long as your chem and math background is decent, this class is very passable, and even with an A.

Professor Kamran Golestaneh was overall a great professor. The class was pretty difficult, but he did his best to make sure we understood the material. He was always available for questions and replied to emails really fast.

This class has lots of homework, and the professor lectures on the material proficiently. Although, powerpoint slides and other media content are rarely shown. His tests can range from average to pretty difficult at times. Just do the homework and study and read the textbook.

This professor has many opportunities for students to ask questions, both in class and outside of class. If a student is struggling, don't hesitate to ask for help. The professor is more than willing to help.

You definitely have to put effort into the class if you want to do well, but that is really all it takes. I have been unable to complete homework on multiple occasions and he was very lenient about extensions. He also went over homework questions and did exam reviews for each one. If you show that you care about doing well, he will reciprocate.

A lot of the comments on here are making the professor seem scarier than he really is. He does give quite a bit of homework, but you're not required to finish all of it (still do the hw though). His tests are a bit hard, but I would say they are manageable if you study the notes and homework. He is fun and genuinely wants his students to pass.

Took Professor G's chem 51H in fall 2022 and I grow so much from it. His class changed the way I study. Chem 51 is not supposed to be easy, I studied around 20 hours weekly for that class to understand the materials thoroughly. However, his exams are not difficult at all. He even gives you an optional final. Tip: watch youtube videos HELP A LOT.

Prof G was one of the best professors I had at MtSAC. You can tell he has a real passion for chemistry and teaching, which makes me wonder why there are so many negative reviews. As long as you do the homework and pay attention in class you'll do well, but if you're struggling, there are many opportunities during and outside of class to get help.

Prof. Golestaneh is one of the best professors in Mt.SAC. Homework is worth only one point but you won't do great in tests unless you do the homework because the tests are quite similar to problems from homework. Overall, show up to class, pay attention and ask for help if you are struggling. He is more than happy to help you.

Great professor. This class is only tough because it's all exam-based. hw/labs mean NOTHING. His lectures are awesome and engaging, and he's very welcoming to questions. The material can feel like a lot. The biggest issue with this class is finding enough time. Need 10+ hrs for class and 10+ for studying. study time is NECESSARY. sigh.

Professor G is very difficult but as cliche as it is if you really put in the work you should be ok. Having a strong foundation in Chem 40 and 50 is important, bc this class builds on all those previous concepts in a more complex way. I recommend not taking anymore than 1-2 classes besides this course. HW is extremely helpful to study for exams.

To take this class you need a strong chem 40/50 background. A good math background is very helpful. This class relies heavily on your exam scores (4 exams, lec final optional). Homework can be extensive and some question are on the exams. Definitely a professor who wants you to pass. Ask questions and go office hours. Also, no formal lab reports.

I took part in his Chem 55 class and it was pretty straight forward, the quizzes and exams were very similar to homework and lectures. The labs were at times different from what was in the module but it was nothing too difficult and if you followed along you can grasp it. Overall great professor who has a visible passion and is easy to talk to

Loved the class, there is a lot of hw, 4 mandatory exams, and the final cumulative (optional) fun little labs and we had one field trip, I recommend to take the quizzes seriously bc that's how the exam is going to look like, based on hw and the quizzes, also weekly quizez and hw average of 20 questions. The class is hard bc you cram a ch a week

You do a chapter a week, he expects you to know everything, about 20 questions per week, grades are mostly on the exam and labs, the labs aren't bad the test are hard but are multiple choice about 50-55 questions, he's okay but I had asynchronous classes and it was hard to keep up, the labs were fun but simple

Very good on lecture, always willing to help.

The class was hybrid, with students responsible for learning material during the week and labs on Saturdays. Homework was straightforward, pulled from the textbook. The professor is caring, reasonable, and accomodating with extensions when needed. His lectures were clear, covered key concepts, exam topics, and reinforced the material effectively.

Had this professor's class during this fall and taking an online class was pretty hectic as normally expected. But the professor was really chill and does this thing where he collects data of students SLO strength and weakness after exams.

To be honest, it was a tough course, but I learned really well! I highly recommend taking him if you are a chem or engineering manor. His lectures are clear and he is a nice person in general.

Chem55 is not for students who took sometime off from chemistry or is not well versed in the subject before hand. There is minimal lecture and there isn't much work outside of class, its just hw from the textbook and you can take the quizes at home. He is an adaptable, dynamic professor and will help you. Make sure to utilize office hours!

I got an A because I took AP Chem in high school. The last two chapters were new material though. I took him last semester and if you want to pass you definitely have to read the chapters in the textbook to really understand the material. Each week: 1 quiz, 1 assignment, maybe 1 lab, and had four exams + final. Doesn't check homework. Labs easy.

Ez class. Studied one day before each exam and got around 90% everytime. Study guide matches exactly whats on the testpaper, lab is fairly simple, and the class is not even half difficult compared to ap chemistry I took in high school.

He is a very nice and friendly teacher and his lectures are very helpful and understandable. The subject is not easy overall but providing enough time and talking to the teacher about the questions will make it easier. He helps a lot to prepare you for the exams.

Asynchronous course: In terms of "instruction", he isn't there to teach you the material unless you go to his office hours or email him (which he'll respond to within a day). You learn the material all on your own & do the work provided outside class and only attend class for labs and tests. Great professor, easy class.