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Very Nice And Friendly Teacher ... The Best Chemistry Teacher @ North Lake ....Test little hard but He do cover each and everything is class
The best teacher I ever had. He is easy and clear about what he gives on the test. he would be more than glad to help students after class. overall, he is a nice teacher.
Not helpful at all. Goes on rants like "play my game-I'm the coach" & other stuff.Will not let you know what was missed on tests-under any circumstances-so you can perfect those areas you're lacking.Had to stop attending class & learn the info myself due to his off the wall rants & lack of teaching
This guy used to scare me in the class room, and then I saw him on the DCCCD commercial, and realized he would be scaring me for the rest of my life. Avoid this guy at all costs! Unless there is no cost; then just avoid him for free!
Very good teacher. I easily made A in this class and supposedly it is hard.
tough teacher but you will learn a lot from him, recommand for science major students
Dr, K is a very nice man; however, his teaching style is terrible. If he is questioned, he treats you as if you are stupid for not understanding - even if it turns out he gave you the wrong information. There were documented problems with some of his tests - he would not go over them with students for any reason, prompting many to go to the dean.
Wonderful instructor! I owe my success in Chemistry to his, 2 A's!! I regretted not taking him for Organic chemistry...I took Logan(kookie teacher)Dr. Kouadio is very organized and detailed and applies chemistry to simple concepts to get his point accross.I loved him! Not fair that some students that dont study make nasty comments-be real and study
Kouadio is a very hard teacher, but he will make you really learn organic chemistry. He does have a strong accent but its easier to get used to. He is so far my favorite chem teacher. I highly recommend him!
his exams are very hard and many qs but he teaches very good. I start liking chemistry cuz of him. need to attend class all the time or else u will be lost
Dr. Kouadio knew about chemistry, but sometimes it was hard to understand him. Regardless, he was one of the better teachers I had in my college career so far.
Took his winter term chemistry 1405 class...He is somewhat of a tough professor, but he tries his best to make sure everyone understands the material. His tests are difficult and studying his online notes or required text is highly necessary. Overall, if your not allergic to studying and cracking open your book once and a while you'll do fine.
he is the best chemistry teacher i've ever had and all the chemistry tests (1411-1412) are departmental so they aren't his tests. veryy helpful, strongly recommanded.
Dr. Kouadio is an excellent professor. Not only does he know his stuff, he can also explain it well. I'm not gonna lie, this class is HARD. But do well in lab, go to lecture, and STUDY! It also helps to get on Dr Kouadio's good side!
"Hello...Hello... wake up and smell the chemical" Best professor I ever had. Took his CHE 1, CHE 2 & Organic…Ace all of them
U MUST ATTEND CLASS OR U WILL BE SCREWED! he uses his own lecture book and we filled in info as he went along. he is very clear, and uses many analogies. many people seemed to think he went too fast, but that's probably because they werent paying attention. I missed a few classes and still made a decent grade. Friendly prof!
if you have any question on the material, DO NOT ASK HIM! he will make you figure the answer out youself, and if you CAN'T he will yell at you. study before you get to class
He is the reason why I like chemistry now. He do not yell at you if you are late or not answering any question. Best Chem teacher so far!
I LOVE HIM! He's understanding, extremely kind and funny. He has an accent which may be hard to understand at first. But he's a wonderful professor and person. I highly recommend him. The class isn't an easy A. You have to study for sure. But he makes it as easy as it can get. If you study bit and DEFINITELY come to class and take notesu'll be fine
awesome
I knew a little bit of chemistry before taking this class, so it wasn't that bad. Go over the reading and takes notes. Some of the labs were tedious. If you read the material before hand you can be out in an hour.
DON'T TAKE HIM!!!. he is a nightmare.His lecture books is useless. Just he printed out to make $ out of it.
hes a very good teacher..ull learn a lot from him..the only reason his tests are so hard is b/c the tests are made by the chem department so he is not the one who makes them..but his lectures notes can help u do well ..i got an "A" in the class but i worked really hard
Dr. Kouadio was so knowledgable and helpful to his students in this class. I learned so much and really enjoyed Chemistry (go figure)
Think to take with him.Knows his stuff but is a horrible teacher. Impossible to stay awake during lectures, which are useless anyway. You'll have to teach yourself if you want to learn it. You won't learn anything from the lectures. Labs are easy. If you are good at teaching yourself it's not hard to make an A.
He is the best chem teacher I've ever had, he knows the stuff I had 1411,1412,2423,2425 with him and I made A in all of them. strongly recommanded.
Though he seems to know a lot about chemistry but he cant expalin to students. He is good for students who are good infact for very good in chemistry prior to his clas. I would never and ever recommend him.
I have taken gen chem and the first part of o chem with Dr.Kouadio. He is the best professor at North Lake. He is very much dedicated to his students. His lectures are very clear,and easy to follow along. He is an excellent professor. I will be taking the second part of Ochem with him.
Professor Kuoadio is very dedicated to his students. He tries to keep things interesting. His notes are very helpful. He curves his test. Only bad thing is he doesn't like when you ask for your grade. I would recommend this teacher.
Dr. Kouadio is a very knowledgeable proffesor. He has awesome notes that you have to print out and fill-in in class. All you have to do is study the notes for the test to make an A. I didn't even buy the textbook.
his class was very easy, he tries to keep it fun, he gives you extra points if you do the homeworks. you just need to read his notes and i would also recommend to read the book.
I had Dr Kouadio for 1411 1412 2423 2425. His notes for Gen Chem were very helpful and a fair price. Printing the OCHEM notes was great. He is a very kind man personally and actually quite sensitive. You can do very well in his classes but you will have to study. Otherwise you will make it harder on youself. Dont blame him if you dont do well
he is the best chem teacher at northlake, he knows his stuff and makes it easy to understand, ochem is hard anyway so if u really wanna learn s.thing and make a good grade take his class .just show up and study his notes. I made As in genchem 1,2 and ochem 1, 2. make sure he knows you, go talk to him randomly, it really helps. great great professor
Just like some of the students, personally didn't like him at first. Felt like he was shouting at us. Changed professors for 1412, and how much I regret that. Couldn't find same quality out there. Definitely a good professor, if you want to learn, get your money's worth, not have to teach yourself, he is the guy. I'm taking him for Org I & II.
Very very helpful..very interesting class and the study noted that he gives us very helpful and cheap and for organic 1 n 2 you can print them so doesnt cost money. really would give a good referal to everybody. if u just study a little bit easy A
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Great professor, I took him his 1405 maymester class. Definitely interesting and smart, however I can see how some people might be annoyed by him. Just show up to class and getting an A or at least a B should be easy.
He's hilarious and amazingly brilliant. Anyone dumb enough to not take his class is a complete moron. So what he's a native african . I'm not gonn a lie yah hes pretty strict about cheating and asking dumb questions like "can you move the test to another day" or "personal questions". I don't know why you would ask that. That sure didn' t work in hs
Organic chem 1 & 2 over the summer! best thing ever! He's AWESOME HE WANTS EVERYONE TO get A's... multiple choice tests!!! in the testing lab once a week for summer class... and he "secretly" curves all the test! you will be fine! TAKE HIM NOW!! I promise you wont regret it! you have to work but he lays it out! sit in the front!
Epic chem professor. Wish all professors could be this cool. Just study hard and your 'A' is guaranteed. Excellent choice.Fast trak o chem was a blast.
Easist O-chem prof u will ever find He puts a "fat cuurrve" on the tests. Getting over 100 is not super hard. Lab is fun. Teacher is very nice and funny, if not a bit loud. Our class had a great time with him. I also learned a lot without being put through a grinder. Negatives: Not good for asking questions, makes u repeat back stuff in lecture.
ok the person is passionate !! made A on both fast track bt here's wht i think. pros:gives curve on test, questions are easy and from templates, person is charming. Cons:very boring lecture, makes even worse by givin break after 2hrs, the curves are good only if have atleast a B, doesn't accept feedbacks, gotta buy template instd of putin on ecamps
Easiest OChem prof ever. MC tests and are curved. Not completely blow off class so know your material. Online HW is super hard but are not on the tests. Test is based on the template that he makes so you don't need the book unless your chem background isn't that good. Labs are long. Make sure he knows you and you'll do fine.
Very tough subject and a very intelligent teacher. His obviously thick african accent can be off putting to some, but he is very helpful and a very fun guy. This may be a prof you want to sit in on before actually taking the class to make sure it is compatible with your learning style. same book for gen chem 1 and 2. pretty much used only lec notes
Awesome teacher! Took him for general chem1&11, OChem 1&11 and made all A's (I didn't even care for chemistry before then). Very smart and dedicated to his students. Best to ask him questions later in his office so he can explain in detail (kind of snappy in class). He does not make any money from the lecture templates. It is exactly the cost of pr
THE BEST PROFESSOR I'vE HAD HANDS DOWN! SO HELPFUL AND EXTREMELY NICE :)
I JUST HAVE 2 WORDS FOR HIM "SIMPLY AWESOME". I NOW LOVE CHEMISTRY! EVEN CONSIDERING A MAJOR IN CHEMISTRY!
he is very much helpful teacher, he need your attention and contribution in class.
What an awesome teacher, and, all-around good person! Always enthusiastic, entertaining and knowledgeable about the subject matter covered. I would recommend Dr. Kouadio to ANYONE. Tough material, but this IS organic chem. BEST EXPERIENCE I have had at North Lake. An understanding teacher who is passionate about having his students succeed! A++
I DO NOT recommend this professor if you have trouble with math or have not taken chemistry before.I took this class during the summer and was extremely overwhelmed with the material.If you ask a question in class he will make you feel stupid, he will not answer your question because he does not have time during class nor after.
Don't take this teacher unless you have a good chemistry background and have good math skills. This teacher will not take his time to help out students, he will tell you to get tutoring. He is rude when you ask questions and makes student feel stupid. Only good thing is that he does give curves on test, because most students fail his exams!!
Dr. Kouadio is awesome. Everyone in my class LOVED him!! He cares about his students and teaches the material well. The tests are challenging but if you study hard, you can make an A!!
I took his class this pass Summer I. He's kind of hard to understand, due to his french accent, so you have to pay attention. I would only recommend him if your very dedicated,and will stay on top of this. As far as the helping thing, I try to go to him and he keep saying he was busy and had another class. So emailing was the answer for me.
Just awsome. He knows the subject and how to teach. He really wants his students to study the subject. It is not at all an easy class, but it would be if u put some sort of effort. Not hard. I took him for Ochem 1 & 2, and made 'A's. Chemistry was really hard for me before. He made it really interesting. Now I love chem. Awsome man.
NEVER answers questions directly. Tells you not to use work problems at end of chapter - weird. His book is EXTREMELY helpful, even if you take Organic Chem at a different college. Must take tests outside of class time, weekly lab quizzes.
Very nice guy, but very loud. Extrememely loud. Doesn't really answer questions but I think that's because he doesn't always understand what's being asked. Test are okay, have to study for them because they can be detailed. Homework is on Sapling and it's AWFUL. Will be taking him for Ochem 2.
I took CHEM 1411 the 1st time w/ a different professor & ended up dropping the class. After feeling discouraged, I decided to take it again w/ Dr. Kouadio..BEST experience & decision ever made. Proudly, I have just completed CHEM 1411 & 1412 w/ understanding & full appreciation. You can also succeed in this course by your INPUT & determination.
I took a fast track OChem 2423/2425 with him and I highly recommend him. He's very helpful and is very clear when he lectures.Very punctual on time. Tests are easy if you study. Just focus on his book and lectures. And go through the end of chapter summary b/c some questions come from there.You do these things,you'll get an A.Highly recommended!!!!
he repeats as many times as possible so you remember it in exam. he does most of the numerical and he has his own book, which make the course more easy.
He cares about his students and will only help you if you help yourself by studying and being attentive in class. He has his own book that makes learning chemistry simple. He's very open-minded but tough when it comes to teaching. I highly recommend him!
If you want to learn Chemistry, take Dr.K.. He's passionate, considerate and sincere!He's by far the best chemistry professor I've ever had.I took Genchem over 10 yrs ago barely making a C. I decided to go back to school and for the past two years I've been taking Chem with Dr K. Genchem 1,2 got B,A. Ochem 1,2 B,A. He's awesome! take him!! Not easy
this man think chemistry should be hard so if you dont understand it, it is your fault because you are not science person. He does not know what in the test. His review is not similar to what in the test. And you will notice in his talking that he is hard person in teaching and grades. never gives any extra credit. He should not teach any more.
Dr K was a great Prof for Ochem I&II. I made a B in both. The subject material is challenging but Dr K is compassionate and wants to help you learn. With a good attitude and legit effort, you'll do well in this class. Study the lecture templates.
I took his class 2423 and 2425 for both Summer 1 &2 and I got both high A. The material is really challenging, the lab is extremely long, and the online homework is horrible but if u try your best, you'll be fine
I had Dr. K over twenty years ago when he was just a TA at URI and he was the best teacher and person that I had ever had the pleasure of knowing. I was a poor student at that time, but he never gave up on me. Although I never made it through URI, I later graduated from NU w/ BS in Pharmacy. Owe "K" many thanks!
The type of professor you will remember when you're 80 years old. Dr. K has made me love and enjoy Organic Chemistry. One of the best professors to ever teach and will certainly continue to enrich the minds of many! P.s. Take Lanny for Lab! The best lab instructor you will get! By the way, Lab is amazingly fun!
The worst part is that he does not show or work tests. You never will know where was your mistake or was there one?!
This guy is the human embodiment of yoda. He runs the classroom like a dang Jedi. He is very quick at spotting potholes in your understanding, and he comically makes you focus in class. If you have an attention disorder this is the best teacher especially since Ochem requires a lot of attention to detail.
II took Dr. Kouadio this summer at TCC South East Campus. He is the best chemistry professor in DFW. He makes chemistry idiot proof. He covers entire book and you have to study hard to pass his class. Dr. Kouadio is very generous - he always gives extra point. If you pay attention to his letcutre – you will do fine.
Overall, students like him. He's very passionate and has a great attitude. I sometimes feel that he dumbs things down so much that I lose track of the big picture. He likes to tell stories and deviate from class, which I find refreshing, and often, interesting! My only complain is the hmk, it's long, tedious, hard. and worth 10% of grade.
Do not take this professor. He is funny at times, but I didn't pay for this class to provide a comedian. His heavy accent makes it difficult to understand. If you tell him to repeat himself or if you don't understand something he will talk to you like you're stupid and tell you to pay attention. I did well but with no help from him.
Dr. Kouadio is really such a great teacher. I took ochem at A&M and it was impossible to understand so I dropped it, but when I took Dr. Kouadio's class he made it so easy to learn. He could be annoying at times, but also really funny. I really miss him!
I heard people said he is good, but it's not true, you can't ask him questions and when you ask he remembers you, he makes you feel stupid and keep on picking on you. His tests are extremely tricky and hard and his homework online even tutors have hard time to figure out, homework extremely hard that required a lot of time.
Heavy accent,you have to self study and have all the time, then you can pass his class but don't expect easy A. You have to work very hard to get. He's sarcastic and you can't ask him questions, he makes you feel stupid. Homework online extremely hard, not enough practice problems he go over. You have to spend a lot time with homework.
It's hard to understand him. Lab quiz everytime,you have to work hard for class and lab.Extremely hard to make B,homework have to buy online,I spent total of 20 hours each chapter and we have 12 chapters total and can't finish it, it's company homework so his teaching doesn't help to do them. My homework average is C, I work hard for this class.
This is community college, but he makes it hard like university. His teaching is not clear, you can't hardly understand him and tests are extremely hard. Have to take at testing center not during class time.
Do not take him if you want an A, not easy to get B either. He has a thick African accent, hard to understand.
Do not take him if you want to learn or earn an A. I only have two sciences class and this class I spent so much time on homework, extremely hard homework online, you'll never get to finish it even you get help from tutors.
I am shocked when I got my grade, I worked so hard and thought a B is what I got. Ridicuously I made a C, the bad part is he doesn't let us see our test and so we don't know what we miss or how to fix our mistakes from what we miss, you have to go see him in his office!!!!!! So rarely anyone goes, bc he can make you feel intimidated or stupid!
I am shocked, I study my butt off for this test and I got a C! Online homework extremely hard and having to draw all the structures, so tedious, that takes up all my studying time and I can't even finish it and they are due soon.
Quiz every time and have to be on time or miss quizzes. Tests are extremely hard and online homework are extremely difficult!!!!!!!!!!! Dr. Kouaidio is a PHD and he expects us to be his level so his tests are hard.
Dr. Kouadio was the most helpful teacher I've ever had. He would either come to class early or stay late to help me. I had extreme difficulty with chemistry concepts at first and he made learning easy and fun. I'll never forget 12+1!;D
Dr. Kouadio was one of the best professors I have ever had. You have to buy a lecture note-book, but it has everything you need and he teaches straight from it. Study, go to class, pay attention, and you will do fine. If you ask questions and try to answer his, he will help you. I don't think I would have understood ochem from any other professor.
Dr. Kauodio is a good professor, he is very passionate about Chemistry and is really funny in a goofy way. You have to buy his lecture notes but it's a great alternative from buying a 200$ book. The only thing I didn't like doing was the online homework but other than that he's a great professor.
This guy is my favorite teacher ever. He is university material but chooses to work at community college "to make a difference" as he says. He seriously cares about students. Organic is hard no matter how you slice it but Dr. K makes it as easy as possible. Take his class if you live in DFW. Seriously!!! He's hilarious I laugh every period.
There is no ambiguity in his class. Gives a very fair test and his class notes are concise. To anyone who say's he isn't fair, they are just lazy. Like any science class it will require a little more work than Art 1301.
"Wake up and smell the chemicals." Dr. Kouadio is the best you can get for a chemistry professor. Anyone who says otherwise is kidding themselves . He turned a hellish subject into something comprehendable. Very detailed notes printed to follow along, Amazing curves on tests and one extra credit opportunity per semester. Would definitely take again
Awesome professor. Dr. Kouadio is an intelligent professor and cares for his students. You don't need to buy the book because his templates are more than enough. Ochem is a difficult subject but he makes it interesting and easy to understand. Made high A's in both Ochem 1&2. The class is fast paced so go to lecture and you'll be fine. Take him!!
Dr. K is the best. He is very helpful and just a kind human being. If you want an A, take him but know you'll need to put in the work.
Best professor ever! He gives amazing lectures that actually make sense. I didn't want to take organic at NLC but I am going to because he is going to be my professor! He makes chemistry fun and exciting, and he really cares about your grade just go and talk to him his door is always open for anyone!
Dr. Kouadio is the best professor I have ever seen in my whole life. His tests come straight from the template and he gives you extra credit opportunity as well. I got high A in both O chem and will always remember how many fingers and " wake up and smell the chemicals". Kouadio, I will remember you till the end of my life. Highly recommended...
He really wants all of his students to not only pass, but to understand Chemistry. His tests were based off of his lecture templates, but they were still tough. If you put in a lot of studying however, they aren't bad. He curves all the tests very generously. the only thing I didn't like was the online homework. Would recommend!!
Makes the class as easy as he can, but you still have to learn! Amazing lectures, explains things so well & makes sure everyone understands. Go to class and study the templates after class. You don't need the book. An A is possible! Gets very busy, sometimes does not respond to emails at all, just talk to him after lecture. Highly recommend him.
I took him for Chemistry 1411. In high school, I struggle with chemistry a lot. In this class, it is so easy. You need to study. In fact, you are required to study to maintain a good grade. He can come on strong with his humor and loudness. He is very old school in how he views questions; he believes there should not be any. Book needed to pass.
The class wasn't the worst, but the contents were difficult to understand and sometimes frustrating.
He is one of the talented professors . If you take him, then you really gonna learn chemistry.
I orig. took him for CHEM1412 after feeling completely lost from CHEM1411 with a different professor. He's very clear in what he's trying to teach you (get his lecture notes) and I felt like I had a much better understanding of chemistry after CHEM1412. Took his OCHEM2423 and 2425. He loves chemistry. Wants his students to succeed. One of favs
The only problems my peers and I had were: - That he started out slowly in the beginning of the semester than crammed everything in the end. - Talked fast at time and would not let you ask questions, or would complain about having to go back to answer something. Suggest you take a better instructor
This man is absolutely hilarious and makes chemistry much more interesting. He moves pretty quickly through material so textbook is needed a lot if you don't catch on quickly. He gives plenty of opportunities to help you pass the course. Ultimately, he just wants you to learn the material so he helps you out.
Doctor Kouadio is the reason why I find chemistry interesting! I'm for sure taking up to organic2 with him. His template is awesome and is all you need for class( including mastering chem). He expects to be respected by his students and he dislikes when someone acts silly in lec. You have to study because he likes active students in his class.
After despising high school chemistry, Dr. Kouadio was my first college chemistry professor. He instilled such a love and appreciation for chemistry (and science overall) that my minor area of concentration for my PhD is in Biochemistry. Take him for a class and work with him as hard as you can; he is a treasure to learning! It's "what to do"!
So Dr. K, as I call him is pretty clear cut. He expects you to study and know the material. He is very, very blunt about students not putting in the required work/studying. He's not tolerant of questions that indicate you have not studied. Come to him during office hours, he is much more understanding. He is lax about test dates, lax on HW.
Dr. Kouadio was by far my favorite and most helpful professor in undergrad. He is a very intelligent person and truly cares about his students. Dr. K will work you and expect you to give your full effort but it is very worth it. I can honestly say without him, I don't know if I would have been accepted to medical school. I highly recommend Dr. K
Dr. Kouadio is an awesome instructor! I had a horrible experience with O. chem in the past, but he put me at ease. He truly cares about his students and their success. He curves tests, provides extra credit, and has a practical and fun teaching style. He is very understanding as well. I highly recommend taking him! Very funny guy!
I took Professor Kouadio's summer class. I can honestly say I have never been more impressed with a teacher. Take this class.
Took him Summer1 Chem 1411. Made a B, but thats all i was looking for. Hes a great teacher who brings humor to the class, BUT some people get offended sometimes. He's a funny guy who will mispronounce your name a couple dozen times. Just do his Take home quizzes and practice problems. Curves on 2 tests. Also, remember "UH HELLO" & "YOU'RE GOOD"
He does offend people and will sometimes pick on you in class if you ask a question. He does not like questions. Be aware that there are better chem instructors at North Lake and take them if you can.
I loved this professor - he made Organic Chemistry so easy to understand and apply. Sit in the front row, he'll get to know you and you'll excel in the class. He's not about office hours, at least not in the summer, so it's best to ask questions before and after class. You have to try very hard to fail this class.
Prof. Kouadio is amazing! He is one of the few professors that actually care about how well you do in the class. Ask for help and he will give it to you. He's a little harsh with people sometimes but he does it for your own good. Do your Hw and study his lecture notes and you will do GREAT!
Dr. Kouadio is amazing! I took him for fast-track organic chem 1 & 2. He clearly conveys a difficult subject. His tests are straight from his lecture note books that he writes. If you study these well, you'll do fine. His lectures are entertaining and helpful. I'd take him again in a heartbeat!
Professor Kouadio is beyond an amazing professor, from day one he tells you to not give up and that he will make it his priority that everyone succeeds. He keeps his word, gives you multiple chances to pass his class. Drops 2 lowest test grades and replaces lowest with highest test. There is 9 sections of online HW, that part sucks. HighlyRecommend
Dr. Kouadio is an excellent professor. Curves a lot of points on the exams and he's hilarious during lectures. You don't need to buy a textbook for his class but you do need to buy his lecture template and an online access code to do your online home work. All together will cost you about $125. Make sure you come to class or you will make a B.
He's rude, very confusing,and acts as if he's the only person who needs to understand the subject. Moves at a very fast pace. Asking a question in class will result in a 20 minute lecture about how asking questions in class wastes class time. What kind of student wants a professor they can't ask questions or clarify with? He gives no extra credit.
he is a great teacher. I wish I could have taken him for general chemistry. If you do not understand Chemistry he will help you understand the material.
great class and great teacher. if you do taken him, all you have to do it read his textbook and follow along in class. when you take the exam there will not be any surprises on the exam because it is in his textbook and he taught it in class. he make chemistry easy. take him for general chemistry as well.
Dr. Kouadio is the best! He is so funny! If you need an instructor to be there, he's the guy for you! Frankly if you have question for him, ask hindering his office hours! He is super helpful there! Otherwise don't bother asking about it during class! Other than that, just study the lecture template, and you will have a A!
I took him for 2423 & now taking 2425. He's a my favorite professor by far and he makes chemistry very easy to understand. He's funny and engaging with the class which makes it interesting. However, studying is definitely needed. His lectures can get heavy so read the textbook & his templates to ensure a good grade. Overall, I highly recommend him!
I hadn't taken any chemistry for 10 years, I took O Chem1 last year w Dr. K and WOW speechless, amazing, understandable, teaches super good I got an A and now in O Chem 2, bc of him I love O chem and preparing for DAT has made it easy! I will ALWAYS recommend him for any chemistry! Wish he taught every class there is! GO TAKE HIM!
Very poor instructor. Don't ask questions in class or he makes you feel stupid. Especially on days when he is grumpy for whatever reason. He does not pace the class well. Way too slow in the beginning and too fast at the end. Would be better to speed up in the begining when material is easier. Take someone else and you will be better off.
Yells a lot and can be grouchy. Tries to be funny but it can be at someone's expense. You have to buy additional books. Lectures are very heavy. I was not pleased with the course and would have preferred a better instructor.
At first I wasn't sure if I liked Dr. Kouadio, but as the semester passed I realized I was wrong and he's great. I took fast track Ochem 1 and 2 in a semester and he explained things so well considering we had to go at a fast pace. He's so nice and funny and makes a boring lecture entertaining. Just make sure to go every day!!!
Dr. Kouadio was my instructor for 4 semesters and I love him! He's very fun and all around kind. He takes teaching chemistry very seriously so in class do take heed and wait for his office hours to ask questions. He's pretty serious and corny but again very fun! I respect him as a chemistry professor and person!
I was terrified of taking organic chemistry in the summer, Dr. kouadio changed all that! The class itself is difficult a lot of memorizing at the last two tests, but overall I thoroughly enjoyed the class.
I finished Organic Chem I and II in the summer. It is a difficult class, but my recommendations are to use his textbook to study for the tests. He is a great teacher and would love to take him again. He is very funny and cares about his students.
I did not like the class. You have to teach yourself if you need the material for your career path. Be aware you do have to purchase additional course materials. He is not very available outside of class either for help.
Class pacing is terrible. Too slow at the beginning. Material is crammed in at the end. Labs are extra hard since he adds pages and pages of busy work to the lab to make up for not having time to cover it in class. His book contains homework that is not very helpful, just more work. Do NOT recommend him! Take one of the other chem instructors!!
He makes it very possible to pass the course but not going to lie, it was a lot of work. We had mastering chem and take home quizzes which were easy A's if you just do them. I feel like if you do what you are supposed to do you will be fine. My friend failed all of there test (barely) and made a B in the class as well. So just do the work!!
By far the best chemistry professor I have ever taken. I've taken chemistry 3 times and I never truly understood anything until I took it with him. Dr. Kouadio is hilarious and he truly cares about his students and their grades. I definitely recommend taking him, he's the reason I don't hate chemistry! What a guy.
Very lecture long lectures. Explains material too slowly when it is easy and then speeds up when the material is harder. This means labs won't make sense and you will teach yourself a lot. Also be prepared to purchase additional materials for class.
Kouadio teaches my Ochem 2 in Fall 2017. It's fairly a tough class but I could see he tried hard to help. I'd definitely take him again but not with more than 12 or 13 credit hours. Good teacher overall
great guy !
I appreciated him so much I took my chemistry 1&2 as well Org chemistry 1&2 with him. Had zero background in chemistry but felt in love with it after taking him
He's the best teacher I've ever had & I have taken a lot of classes. I was terrified to take O Chem. He's engaging and cares about his students. If you don't do well on a quiz, he'll ask you why. Many teachers don't care. He made a very difficult class fun. He's so passionate about Chemistry. Make notecards on everything in his book.
Best Professor ever! He curves the test and understands your problems. He gets mad when you ask question in class. His tests are based on lecture.
Curves test because he doesn't explain it well. Gets irritated if you can't catch on quickly. Tends to be disorganized and lectures go off on tangents. NOt readily available for help.
Best chemistry professor I ever had. Very passionate about the lecture he teaches and always looks out for your best interest. Chemistry in general is a hard subject, but Dr. Kouadio makes even the most difficult subject very engaging. Respect his class and he will respect you.
Kouadio is one of the best professors Ive ever had. People say hes grumpy and yells a lot, thats just his personality. Hes a very kind and understanding man. I told him I did not have the homework finished because I worked late and he extended the deadline because he saw how hard I work in his class. He just wants his students to try.
He is definitely grumpy and yells a lot. He also is hard on students. Sometimes it is hard to follow his explanations. Lecture heavy without much interaction other than yelling. It is difficult to find him outside of class. He often disappears during the lab as well.
He tries to be funny but really isn't a good teacher. He does not like you asking questions and chemistry is really hard. You do have to buy his materials. There are lots of problems to work and a lot of testing. Lectures are very much someone talking at you the whole time. There are better instructors for sure.
I was always in his office for office hours asking questions and getting help! I was in a study group that would meet right after lect/lab and we would all work through our questions together. The online homework is all due by the end of the semester, and his home quizzes are challenging, but good. He gave me a B for just showing up on time.
Took Dr. K for gen Chem 2 and fast track organic Chem 1 and 2. While these subjects are hard he does his best to make sure you understand. He calls peoples names while lecturing but that is the way he lectures. Very helpful and wants to make sure his students pass. If you cant pass his class you might as well give up on life
he's easy professor but his classes are very boring that you'd sleep. no interaction or discussion allowed in class, jut listen to him, don't speak a word, that makes the class boring. and he's always RUDE to you once he notices you being absent or scoring less in exam or making mistakes in class. not supportive or encouraging at all!!
The teacher is fairly nice. He starts exactly on time so don't be late or he'll call you out. If memorization is your thing, this class is for you. Literally memorize his book and the given notes and you should be fine. I, personally did not like him or his teaching methods at all. He has a strong accent so understanding him is quite difficult.
Professor Kouadio is an amazing Professor! He has one motive as a instructor: Instruct. He will instruct you to complete a problem if we didn't have enough time in lecture and it will have a deadline. You as the Student, must "Study." and become familiar with the concepts in his Lecture Templates. Study Professor Kouadio, and he will TEACH YOU!
I took Professor Kouadio for CHEM 1411, 1412, 2423, and 2425. His class is simple. Come to class, follow the lecture, take notes, study for the test. 80 % of the time there's a curve on the test. The only materials you need are his lecture template. The lecture is in there and you just have to take notes in it and then study it. Easy A if you study
Dr. Kouadio really wants to see students win! and was very understanding. Everything you need to know is in the lecture templates and should be studied thoroughly. Very approachable and a great professor
He tries hard to explain the material and you can read his lecture templates, but in essence you read it and teach yourself. He is not organized and gets behind which means the harder material is rushed. He is best in reaching a certain type of student while others have a difficult time. Best to take one of the other better rated instructors.
He does explain things in class. However, tests are still hard and must have been self taught. Did not learn much from him. I re-took O Chem 2425 with Christopher McAdams and got an A.
Very Nice
He really isn't that good, but tries.
Great guy, but not a good professor. Expect some ambiguity. If you are looking for a straightforward course, take somebody elses class.
If you look at all the good reviews, notice how many dislikes there are? Those are people who were disappointed with him enough to dislike his fake reviews. Reviews that say respected are him. He is far from respected. Any that mention his notes are him. Thats his version of sponsored advertising! He is selling childrens book for real money.
His lectures are bad, grumpy, loud, and really poorly paced. Bad professor!
Take somebody else. Do yourself a favor.
Bad class, bad professor. Stupid book. I could have made a better book on a windows xp.
I regret this class. I will have to retake it!
Hard class but stay on top of everything and you will be good
Not very good professor. He is loud and is often in a bad mood.
Best if you take someone else. You have to buy his special book to teach yourself. He is good for a certain type of student and not in general.
Took both OChem 2423 and 2425 with Kouadio. Exams are multiple choice. Everything he said is exactly on the exams. This is a weeding out pre-med class so don't expect it to be easy. Got A's on both. Attendance not mandatory but things he says in class are 100% on exams. HW on Sappling. Fairly recommended...
Not too much things to say about it but Kouadio really put anything he says in class on the exams like everything. If recorded and rewind or come to every class before the exams, A's are possible
Tough class tough 5 exams. Though all multiple choice and similar to his template book questions. Not easy A but possible. Come to class and take notes then will be fine. Took him only part 2 O Chem 2425
This is NOT a good nor bad review. Kouadio is a very tough and challenging professor. He tried to be funny in class but not easy. Attendance NOT mandatory but crucial for exams. He let us know which questions are on the exam and they WILL BE ON THE EXAMS. Got both A's for Ochem but not easy
Exams questions are similar to his template book problems and given in every lecture. Prof Kouadio does give curves to help you pass and even get A's if he sees you try. He does give Extra Credits to help your grade. I took his CHEM2425 Fall 2018. Not a tough class at all.
He does try to explain things but he does curve a lot because he does not teach well. He tries to make up for that by giving you the test questions. He is fairly nice person, just not for O chem for my major.
Everything covered in class and template is on the exam. Got straight 100's so far fast track 2423
Attendance and textbooks aren't mandatory. Though they helped me a lot on all his exams. His template break down tough concepts in the textbook and made it easier to understand. Lectures are helpful for all exams but little bit boring. Got all 100's for CHEM2423 Fast Track
Everything on the his templates is on his exams. Anything in the textbook is not on the exams. Templates sold out quickly make sure buy it before semester starts. Boring lecture not a good teacher. Got an A.
Self-study class structure. Spend most of time to study his templates. Almost never show up the lecture until the final and still got all A's by self-studying his templates. HW on Sappling due at the end of semester. Tedious lectures. Took both fast tracks
Dr. K is definitely a personality! He can be very frank at times, but if you participate and show genuine effort he will love you! Chemistry can be difficult, but Kouadio simplifies it and makes it easier to understand. My only complaint is his pacing of the course. A lot of material was crammed in at the end. He dropped our lowest test grade.
Dr. K is one of the best professors that North Lake College has to offer. He gets you ready for your upcoming professional school. Most of his students are interested in future medical fields. He will take care of everything that is covered on the MCAT, DAT and Pharmacy exams. Dr. K writes his own book and it is very useful for future tests as well
Meh. I did not have the best experience.
His class was a mistake. Ive had better professors.
By far one of the best professors I have ever seen in my life. Amazing personality, kind, understanding and knowledgeable. I just can't say enough good words about him. If you like chemistry, he is the best candidate.
He doesn't like questions in class. You must teach yourself. He is disorganized and "old school". You also have to purchase his book. It would be best to take a better professor. Seriously. Particularly with a hard subject like chem that is the basis for MCAT, other health professions, etc.
I took o chem 1&2 over the summer with him and let me tell you, hes the best there is. Im not sure where some people are getting that its an easy A bc it wasnt. You have to study and practice the mechanisms on his template. TAKE HIM!
Show up and go home and study. If you do this youll get an A. Is a great professor and gives the best letters of recommendation ever! Dr. K is the man!
Dr. Kouadio is the reason I have such a great foundation is chemistry! He was tough when he needed to be, but in every other situation he did his due diligence in teaching the material. Mixed with his amazing personality and enthusiasm, his class is in my top 2 ever taken!!!
Dr. Kouadio woke me up to how awesome organic chemistry can be!!! Before this class I thought it would toss the information when the semester ended, but the info he gives (and his delivery) really set me up for future classes. 5/5 would recommend this class for anyone who wants to be successful in future chemistry courses.
Long story short- I survived all of my chemistry courses (and finished up a STEM degree) because of Dr. Kouadio. His energy kept me awake during class and his passion for organic chemistry had me believing I could do science. Shout out to Dr. K and I hope everyone is lucky enough to take his class!!!
Dr Kouadio is amazing professor. He is very inspirational and will help you understand not just the lessons in class but lessons in life. If you miss his lectures you will miss a lot. Very straight forward to explain the concepts. It is not tough to get an A in his courses. He gives extra credit also. Highly recommend him as a professor.
Won't answer questions directly which can be frustrating. He wants you to think on your own. OChem is just a tough subject, but he does what he can to help you get an A. Many students get As. You'll need to study outside of class, practicing reaction problems is the best way. The online homework program is awful. I did my homework with friends.
You will probably self study the material better than he will teach it. His lectures are loud and its difficult to ask questions. Its definitely not the easiest A at NLC so that doesnt even correct the deficit. Watch out for fake reviews!
Very caring professor. Responds to emails quickly at virtually anytime of day or night. O chem is a tough subject, so look no further. He's a MUST TAKE!!!!
Took him for Ochem1,2. Have to do lab through online(lab flow). no lockdown browser, 5 hours for each test(maximum available time), two day window. Easy A. No recorded or live lectures . You could ask him for 1 hour sections each Tuesday, if you have any questions. Responds to email within 12 hours, always email him twice, so that he replies.
Its not an easy A class. If you taking him for short winter semester be prepared to spend some time for the lab . You are not gonna find the answer for lab online.
I took Dr.Kouadio for fast track organic chemistry I in Fall 2021. No quizzes or essays, just homework (Smart book) which will help you understand the material and the questions are good practice for the tests. He's not the best at answering questions during lecture so don't expect much help during class but he's accessible before and after.
Class is easy and doable as long as you take the time to complete... the professor? Don't bother emailing him to ask questions. Condescending and is not willing to answer, very mean overall.
Dr. Kouadio was an outstanding professor. I learned so much about organic chemistry from him and enjoyed his class. There was a lot of work to be done, but it was all very reasonable. I would recommend him to anyone.
He is a great professor. Very caring and hilarious. If you get a chance, take him, you won't be disappointed! I am so glad I took him for Organic Chemistry. Very doable if you plan your schedule ahead.
Most annoying guy ever taken. He's always picking on students. Yell a lot. Likes to make fun of students during lab and lecture. Very old school. Very mean. Likes to brag about his PHD. Exams have over 60 questions
Prof Kouadio is a caring instructor who makes organic chemistry doable. Though not great at answering questions in class, he's responsive via email. I found Unstuck ai and the free textbook super helpful for acing this course.
Dr. Kay is very caring and really helps you understand the material. Just practice his template mechanisms and take every work in the course seriously to get an A.
Had Dr. Kouadio for Organic Chemistry II (8 week course 7am). He is passionate about the subject and he loves to connect chemistry with real life applications. He was never late and very understanding towards students with situations outside the classroom. If you want an A, attend his lectures on time and study his lecture book. He was the best.
I took his Gen Chem 1-2 and gen chem 1 was sooo easy, I got an A+. But chem 2 was harder and I barely passed with a C. He was so nice to me the first time I took him and responded to all of my emails, then the second time he was SO rude to me in emails. I'm not sure what changed. He literally sent me so many petty emails. Average teacher.
Dr. Kouadio is the best chemistry professor I have ever had. He has students who went on to teach at UC Berkeley and become doctors, engineers, lawyers. He is kind and easy to get along with.
I took Ochem 1 and Ochem 2 in 8 weeks, both in Fall 2024, and while it was fast, if you put in the work, you will for sure get the grade you want. He is one of the most caring and genuine people you will meet. He will do his best to make sure you understand the material, and he will go at a steady pace. He cares a lot about his class. Great guy.
Took his 1411 class in Fall 2023 and his 1412 class in Spring 2024. He curves the test for in person, and his tests weigh 45% of the actual grade. Very hands-on during the labs and helps you with HW. Very caring; he definitely knows how to teach the material. Just let him teach and participate in class. His tests are all multiple choice.
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