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Professor Gold is one of the 'cool' professors in the campus teaching the subject. Would recommend her although her grading is a bit tough. You will not get bored in class.
She's awesome. She makes her lectures interesting but you still learn a lot. There's barely any homework and her tests are super simple. Make sure you go to class cuz there are iclicker questions. She teaches from powerpoints mostly and goes a bit fast but if theres something she really wants you to know she'll make sure you understand. Take her!
Very accessible and helpful! Her lectures are straightforward and she never fails to make class interesting. Attendance is not mandatory, but she gives out i-clicker points almost daily. Friendly and would definitely recommend.
She is really easy! I absolutely love her. You will feel comfortable in her class. The only tough part is the iClicker questions. EVERYTHING is done with iClicker.
Keegan Gold is a great professor. Super easy, just show up to class. We do iclicker points everyday (not hard). She is funny and also frequently lets us out of class early. She is very chill and cool.
Keegan Gold is absolutely phenomenal at what she does! Her expectations are very clear and she gives iClicker questions everyday, but don't worry because they're easy if you pay attention. Take notes, and put in the effort. Tests are easy if you study, and she makes Chemistry easy to understand! Just go to class everyday and you'll be fine!
She is by far the best professor I've had! She is clear and funny in her teachings. She uses iclicker a lot though so attendance is highly recommended. I wish I could take her for all of my science classes.
Professor Gold is an amazing teacher! As a student who has struggled in chemistry in high school, Professor Gold made learning Chemistry fun and broke it down to the point where people like me could understand it. She is always there for her students and if you go to class and complete online hw assignments you will ace her class.
Professor Gold is the best chemistry professor I have ever had. Her powerpoints usually go by very fast but if you don't understand something, she will go out of her way to help you. I highly recommend taking her class!
good professor, fun , easy , no use on the text book , but attendance mandatory
She's an amazing teacher!!! If you thought you didn't like chemistry well she's going to change your mind!
Prof. Gold is so cool and chill about her class. She explains things very well and takes the time to make sure everyone comprehends the lecture before moving on. I would definitely take her again.
Your best shot at a GREAT chem professor. She is HILARIOUS and easy-going! 1500/10 would recommend! Tests aren't hard (they're actually pretty easy), but definitely come to class. It's worth it and there's iClickers everday. Not too much homework either and the homework itself is doable.
Easy if you have taken a Chem class before. Showed up only occasionally and got a 100. If you want help its there. Overall good professor for a good class.
You will start thinking of changing to a Chemistry Major after taking her class, that's how perfect she is at teaching.
Would definitely take again! Lectures will keep you engaged and have you learning.
She's an outstanding professor! She will make you love chemistry, especially if you hated it in High School. 4 homework assignments, 4 Exams, a final, and participation/extra-credit points on the iclicker. She is a must take.
I don't know why people are complaining. She one of the best professors, and also knows how to teach. if i had to say a negative, that will be the i clicker, which i didn't like using it , especially for chemistry. Her test are actually easy, but if don't study, you wont pass.i would recommend this class to anyone. SHE IS AN AWESOME PROFESSOR!
She is a very nice professor, but the class became very rushed towards the end of the semester. Lectures and office hours were canceled right when we actually started to learn chemistry. Tests and quizzes are taken over the horrendous iClicker system. If you just took this class in high school, you will be fine. If not, find someone else.
Great class, only thing is she doesn't give extra credit, so if you fall behind you're done for. Iclickers every day though! :(
She is very nice and funny. She tends to give extra credit, but not too much. She gives you hints during class about the test. Would recommend her.
Gold is a great professor. She is very helpful and you can tell she loves what she does so it makes it easier for the student to learn (in my case). Tests/quizzes on Iclicker are horrible but tests are to the point and exactly what she covers in her power points. Go to class and take good notes and you should be good.
Keegan is an amazing teacher. Please, please take her! She is awesome and keeps things interesting. Keegan is funny and will always help you if you have a any questions (as long as it is during a test).I only used to the book to study for the tests, but other than that, I never used it. Awesome teacher, I would definitely take again.
Chemistry is the kind of subject that if you don't have a solid knowledge of the basics it will become a nightmare. She made a great job in explaining all these concepts crucial for General Chem. She is the kind of teacher that waits for you to copy everything in the powerpoints and explains things again if needed.
if you show up to her class and participate you will know everything there is to know. gives out Iclicker quizzes but those dont count for much Note to freshman: Check your email because my SI sent out a review for each test which was everything you need to know. and i cannot tell you how many times i heard "that test was hard" when i got A's
Professor Gold is one of the best professors I have ever taken in my life. She is super funny, awesome, and has a great sense of humor. She finds innovative ways to get points across and tries to help as much as she can in a class of 300 students. She knows what she is doing, and she is fair when it comes to grading. TAKE HER!!
She is the best teacher at UTSA! Her tests were exactly like the reviews given by the SI. Sit in the front for extra brownie points. She very funny and energetic. I hate chemistry but this class was so easy i understood everything she taught. I didnt use the textbook. Expect online homework and and iclicker questions in class. Alot of extra crdit
Prof. Gold is awesome! She is clear and concise on what she expects out of you. She gives you almost a month to complete homework. Show up to class for the random iclicker quizzes. She has a sense of humor and tries to help everyone she can! I'm not a fan of Chem but she makes you want to show up to class. If I could take her again, I would.
She is a fun teacher! I recommend this class highly. iClickers are used every day to gauge class participation--the rest of the grade comes from homework (not too difficult) and tests (also not too difficult if you study your notes). She will back up and help you understand what you don't get if you ask. She is very friendly and fun!!
Best teacher I've had in my entire life! Lots of extra-credit given. Tests are easy. Lectures are engaging and she will walk around and help students with practice problems during class. Take this professor, you'll love it!
Dr. Gold made me appreciate Chem. She is an amazing teacher, passionate, & compassionate. She's always there for you, really wants students to understand. Fairly easy class, but at some points can be hard. Must work to maintain A.
Professor Gold is so awesome! Her class is really a blast just be sure to take great notes and ask questions if you do not understand. She will actually help you if you have any questions. Yes, you do need to study but the course is not too difficult! Attendance is not mandatory but just be sure to have a friend to take good notes.
TAKE HER!! she is the BEST professor I've had in my 2 years of being here. She teaches step by step, she is really funny and cares about her students. her only rule is "Don't be a jerk", you respect her, she respects you. Her exams are just like her examples, if you failed an exam, its because you didn't prepare for it. take her and you will LEARN!
She is the best professor anyone can take for chem. She explains the material clearly and as a person who hates chem, she made me hate it. She gives iclicker quizzes that help a lot because it is over the material. If you study and try hard, it will be an easy A.
SHE IS AWESOME! Go to class, pay attention, and put an effort and you will do great. She's so helpful and is willing to stay after class to help you understand things. She's funny and I really enjoyed her class.
Love her, she's what inspired me to change my major to Chem. Go to class and do iclicker!!
I love Professor Gold! I took her at UIW for biochem lab & she made chemistry fun for me. She helped prep for lab, and made lab a good time. Sit towards the fun, participate and read up before class, come prepared, and be authentic! She really appreciates authenticity and creativity. Also come early and she'll give help & hints to quiz answers.
I took this class over the summer so making it a bit more difficult. Make sure to go to class because of iclicker questions. My best advice is to make sure to understand all the practice problems and hw to get an A in the class.
iClicker, GET IT ASAP. Textbook, you're going to need it. STUDY, no joke. She's HILARIOUS and super helpful and just great all around. I love her!
Get an iClicker. You'll need it. Prof. Gold is one of the sweetest professors I've ever had. Take her if you want an A. You just gotta be prepared to study if you are not good at chem. She is very helpful though! Take her!
Professor Gold is amazing. She is super nice and takes the time to answer each question thoroughly. The tests are taken on iClicker and are short (15 multiple choice, 5 short answer) and the last 5 short answer questions you can work on together with the class. Attendance is taken with iClicker every day.
She issss amaziinggggg !!! she makes you work for your grades but she helps get there. Doesn't move on until everyone understands
Professor Gold is the best professor I have ever met. She is genuine and relates to students so well. In the beginning of class she often shares a video of her babies with us. Just go to class and understand what's going on and you'll get at least a B! Her homework is easy to understand and her lectures are never boring! Love going to her class!
Professor Keegan is amazing, I'm sad that I can't take her again. She explains things really well and is super funny. I totally recommend her.
Professor Gold is amazing, coming out of highschool i knew jack-diddly-squat about chemistry because both of my chem teachers were complete messes, but Gold is essentially a high school teacher in a college setting in that see will walk around the class and make sure you understand why something is the way that is. 10/10 would Reccomend
Really good professor, shows hilarious videos of her children and tells really good stories. The only complaint I have is everything is Iclicker, including tests.
She's a keeper. I couldn't ask for a better professor to teach me basic Chem. I actually enjoyed this class and I wish she taught general chemistry. It is a good thing she teaches all the basic chemistry so everyone can have a chance to take her class.
She is so awesome! You will enjoy taking her. I have nothing but good things to say about her. She is an awesome professor as well as person. She does a really good job at explaining things and makes it very easy for you to understand. She will prepare you for General Chem. Take her. You will learn and get an A (easily).
The main problem with her class is that she doesn't give you enough time to finish exams. The exams sometimes require you to solve roughly 10 equations and the time it takes to set the equations up and enter them in calculator takes up 99% of them time. Not to mention the fact that there are more questions that you can't answer because of time.
Explains each lesson very thoroughly. Gives great examples to help you on exams (gives enough time to finish exams!) Make sure to show up to get credit for iclicker quizzes. Overall, very inspirational professor, and great at movie suggestions.
Attention- you better register to be on this class before it fills up. Prof Gold is AMAZING. She can explain an entire topic in one example. She's funny, and easy to learn from. This will be a class you don't want to miss. She is very approachable and really wants you to learn, has a true teachers heart. This will be a class you don't forget.
Super sweet, funny, and really wants you to pass! She puts a lot into her lectures to making sure everyone understands. She has homework you work on over long time periods in between exams. If you are going to take her class be involved with her lectures, if she asks if everyone understands speak out if you don't and if she asks for numbers or an answer give her some. She wants to have a good relationship with the class. She also goes over all the exams.
Gold is gold. Everything is done on iClickers
Professor Gold is very good! She truly tries her best to get everyone to understand the material and she's pretty funny. Easy to approach and talk to. She grades and gives tests through iClicker, so it's easy! I would definitely take her again
Amazing professor, very funny, explains everything well. Attendance is recommended because she does not post lectures online and she does in class quizzes often. The quizzes are very easy, and she uses them to make sure students are grasping the concepts. At the beginning of each lecture, she usually reviews the last lecture.
She was very funny. Gave us hints about how to remember different material. Tests are straight forward and easy. She gives us an outline of what to expect on the test. Please go to SI sessions they will help with anything you can't understand. Professor Gold is good with responding to emails and she will also help with anything you don't understand
I took this course online, and it was great! She is very sweet, always had something funny to say in her announcements. All lab reports are done as a group, and the labs are simple and done at home. Tough grader, because she truly wants you to learn something from the labs. Homework is done on mastering physics, she takes off for guessing/hints
BEST PROFESSOR EVER! She was very helpful and easy to communicate with. Her lectures were fun and interesting. I definitely did learn a lot in her class. There were only 4 exams and 4 homeworks to go along with it. She does take attendance and do warmup questions with the iClicker. Her #1 rule is: DON'T BE A JERK!
She was an amazing professor. Her lectures were fun and easy to understand. She does take attendance and do warmup questions via iClicker. Her class consisted of 4 exams and 4 homeworks to go along with it. She was very helpful don't be afraid to ask questions. I definitely did learn a lot in her class. Her #1 rule is: DON'T BE A JERK!
Prof Gold is AMAZING!! I seriously love her. She cares about her students and she wants everyone to succeed. Very helpful with the tests so study the guide she gives you and make an A. Her class is a really easy A if you do your work and pay attention. She makes her class fun and you actually learn. I really wish she taught upper division chem.
Professor Gold was an amazing professor! I honestly hope that I get to take her again in a higher Chemistry. Her tests are pretty easy she tells you what to prepare for and also you get to take home her tests so you can collect them and study them for the final exam.
Professor Gold is one of my absolute favorites. She genuinely cares and wants you to learn from her lectures. She is approachable and just all-around amazing! Attend class as she gives iClicker quizzes every class period, and she doesn't post material online.
Took this course online and was totally worth it!! Great professor! Always available to answer any questions or provide feedback! Easy A! So happy I took her course.
Hands down one of the best instructors I've ever come across and definitely thoroughly explains concepts so that you don't have to go back and relearn them. DONT SLACK ON THE HOMEWORKS they're worth more than you think!!!!!! but 10/10 would take her again i wish she taught upper level chem
Professor Gold is amazing. I took her during my fall semester and she made coming to class very enjoyable. There were several occasions where she let us out early. Her tests are not too hard, but I heard during the spring semester that if you receive an A on her tests then you are voided from the final. I definitely recommend taking her.
She is amazing, she explains everything so well and she's not afraid to kick you out of class if you're disrespectful.
Gold was probably one of the coolest professors I've had so far. She really breaks things down so complicated things seem simple. However, still take this class seriously if you plan to go into Gen Chem. Daily iclicker quizzes, so don't skip class. Exams are easy to study for, since she often reuses questions for the lecture slides or daily quizzes
Took this class for summer online. Homework,quizzes,final, experiments, and reports. Easy and on some occasions the book can be necessary. Take her class.
Gold was an awesome professor. She really breaks it down and makes chem easy to understand. Some people got annoyed that she goes a little slow or goes over things more than once, but why complain about that? She really cares about her students understanding the material. If you pay attention and do the homework, you'll do good.
Gold was the best chemistry teacher I've ever had! She taught everything so clearly and had enough patience to answer any question any student had. She gives many opportunities with extra credit and genuinely wants you to have a good grade in your class. Just keep coming to class and paying attention, you'll definitely get an A+.
Gold is 100% the absolute best teacher I've ever had in my life! She is so easy to like and so easy to understand. She takes things slowly and makes sure everyone is on the same page. If you get the chance to take this class, I would 120% recommend her!
I love Professor Gold! She is so nice, and really cares about you. She is also really funny, and I have no trouble paying attention in her class. Her attendance is based on iClicker questions she posts throughout the class, so you have to be there to get a good grade. She makes Chemistry easy, which I love. Take Professor Gold you won't regret it!!
By far, the best chemistry professor anyone will ever have!! She is the reason we are successful in gen chem 1, without her, we would be dropping like flies. She definitely set us a good foundation for our chemistry. If you miss class, you will not pass; as her lectures are pretty much practicing for the test all the time and thinking on your own.
You DO NOT need the book. Bought it & not used it once & got an A in the class bC she explains everything so well. Actually makes chemistry somewhat fun & easy. She jokes around a lot. She takes attendance and even if you get an iclicker question wrong, she gives you half of the points. The tests are easy if u pay attention & practice/ SI sessions
She's the best :). She really cares for her students, you don't really need the textbook if you're a hard worker who takes good notes
She's the bomb dot com
On the day on Exam 3, I forgot my iclicker and didn't get to take the exam and through communication she let me take it in another day. She's a tough love kind of professor but she's great.
If you don't like chemistry, take Professor Gold. She's super funny and makes all the concepts easy to understand. She doesn't take attendance but we do iClicker quizzes almost every class so attendance is important. There's only 4 sections of homework and 4 exams. Don't buy the book just buy the access code for the homework.
she is amazing I would defiantly take her again. If you don't like chem or you're bad at it take her she will help you so much.
Best Professor I've ever had she truly cares about her students and makes chemistry fun and easy. I would recommend making friends in this class so you can compare Iclicker answers since those are for a grade. She also takes attendance based off of iclicker. She gives away EC at least once a week. If you pay attention and kind of study its an easyA
Professor Gold is one of the best professors of chemistry in the world. She makes chemistry so easy to understand. I would recommend to take her because if you do as she says it will be difficult to not get an A in the class.
Very good lectures! She is very good at breaking everything down in lessons and making it simple to understand and remember.
Gold is probably one of the best professors I've had thus far. I'm taking her again next semester bc I enjoyed her lectures that much! She does an amazing job at creating examples that are relatable, especially if you're not getting things right off the bat. Also, iClicker is used for everything in this class from tests, to in-class questions.
She was my FAVORITE class this semester. She is extremely helpful in office hours and is extremely positive. 10/10 Recommend.
Professor Gold is just like her name: gold!! Her lectures are exactly like the test and she uses iClickers, so going to class is a necessity. She is young, so she easily relates to students. She taught me more about chemistry in one semester than I ever did in a full year of high school. I definitely feel prepared for Gen Chem 1.
I loved professor gold, in class she was funny and made the lectures interesting. However, her tests are weighted very heavily and she grades them somewhat harshly. Overall, I liked her but be ready to study if you don't understand the corse work.
Amazing professor. Easy A if you go to class and study notes.
Gold is the best professor/educator I've ever had! Definitely take her class, she makes EVERYTHING easy to understand. You will look forward to going to class. She gives reviews of what is going to be on tests as well as the final (cumulative). Uses iClicker a lot but its always fun! Has funny "random interruptions" during class too! Take her!!
Gold is the best Chemistry professor any student could ask for. She will provide you with all the skills you need to master her class and basic chem in general. She will also give you the most honest advice on how to be successful in college. (And no you really dont need the textbook.) Happy Learning!
Prof. Gold is pretty great. Her lectures are fun and she gives you everything you need to pass the class. If you don't study, it'll be tough to pass though, so just give what you learned a good read-over and you'll be fine. Also, you don't need the book, but you do need the code for the online homework.
She's all round great
Professor Gold is seriously golden! She's the best prof I've had at UTSA and I'm so glad that I was able to have her both basic and general chemistry! Her lectures are very easy to follow and the tests are not too hard as long as you study and go over her examples from the lectures. iClicker is used every lecture so it's best not to skip.
Great professor!!! loves her subject, and makes chemistry easy but she will make you learn the material. Get ready to read read read and do all the homework and go to every class. Her lectures are entertaining, and she keeps you engaged.
Took because I saw she had a good rating on here & roomate said she was good. I was looking forward to her but as of spring 2018 she has you buy a textbook SHE wrote and its pretty bad. Relied on us to find mistakes in it and gave us extra credit for things we found incorrect. As her first class with this new textbook, it changes everything. Avoid
Amazing Professor! Definitely recommend this professor to anyone that has to take her class, she's also very funny and makes sure that you understand the subject well. She is by far one of the best professors I've had at UTSA
Amazing professor. That's all I can say. I find it hard to believe that the poster two people below me has problems with the book. Instead, I'd assume they didn't study for an exam, got angry, and decided to write a bad review. This professor is 100% amazing in so many ways. Class is somewhat difficult, but manageable.
Best professor I've had at UTSA! Took her for basic chemistry and would definitely take her again. It is not an extremely easy class, but if you pay attention and keep up with lecture it is not difficult. Did not use the book, but I did not miss class. She makes this random interruptions to talk about her kids, which make the lectures stress free.
her class is tough for sure (its chemistry), but she is passionate about her job. she's a great professor I love how she gets personal and tells us hardships that go on in her life, it shows me she's human. She makes going to a hard class less stressful. Extremely caring for her students and wants everyone to succeed. Only class I sit front row in.
Instructor does an exceptional job explaining course material. Practice problems are done every class and explained thoroughly. If you don't understand problems in class she also has a book that goes through problems and explains how to solve them and has practice problems. Tests can be difficult, but are based on problems worked in class.
She can see through your lies... not that I told any. Otherwise, a great teacher and truly wants you to do well. She's very approachable and understanding.
truly the BEST professor. I tend to study last minute so pulling all nighters and understanding the material has gotten me B's in her class (which is higher than the average class grade usually). Her chem classes are not hard just as long as you understand what equations are given, I promise. Other than that she has a sweet soul and is awesome.
She is probably the best professor I have had. If you go to the lectures you will pass and if you are caught up on something she has no problem helping out. I have taken many chem courses before but she is able to simplify the material such that it becomes innate. i highly recommend
Love professor Gold, shes great. If you show up, pay attention and study youll be good. Be ready to do iClicker questions every class. Explains the material very well. She wrote the textbook, so you have to buy it to do hw. My only negative comment is the inconsistency between how she wants our answers in class and how she wants them in hw.
Professor Gold is an extremely awesome professor, she knows her material and is passionate about it!! You will know within your first 2 tests if you can hack it or sink in this class. Chemistry is all about practice and if you don't you'll have to repeat the course (which is okay!) Just be sure to show up, practice A LOT, and you should be fine!
Her classes are pretty easy, but I don't like how she teaches. She oversimplifies topics and is surprised when nobody understands. You'll do fine in her class, but you won't be prepared for upper division chemistry. She's kind and she tries very hard, but she wasn't right for me.
Professor Gold is an amazing professor. She genuinely cares about her students and teaches to the best of her ability so that you actually understand the difficult concepts in order to have a good basis and understanding of chemistry. She will more than prepare you for upper division chemistry classes and she is the best chemistry professor to take
Prof Gold was a great professor. The only problem was that I got a 89.9 in her class and she refused to bump up any border line grades. On top of that she is strictly on the A B System she doesn't do A+ or B+
Professor Gold is the best professor I've had at UTSA thus far. She is very clear in her lectures and clearly spells out her expectations. She isn't afraid to have fun and joke around during lecture but does so while still upholding her respectable status. The material is not hard if you go to class and do the work
Gold is by far the best professor you can get for Chemistry. Her lectures really help you understand the material and provides many things to help you succeed in her class. As long as you show up to class, pay attention, and study a little, you will be guaranteed an A. Took her for Basic Chem. and Gen. Chem 1 and got an A in both classes!
I love Gold and would switch my major to chem if she taught every class! Shes amazing and genuinely cares about you doing well. However, it is your responsibility to put in the work required to get the grade you want. (I ended up with an A)
Prof Gold was amazing. Anyone who failed the class either didnt pay attention or take the course seriously enough to study. She gives extra credit opportunities and is very fair. Am takin her again for Gen Chem.
I loved taking Gold for basic chem, I am taking her for gen chem 1 next semester. she made class enjoyable and fun. She simplified the subject and made it easy to understand. If you do not get a B, you are not trying hard enough.
Took her for basic chem and gen chem. Without a doubt, she is the greatest professor I have ever had. She gives plenty of extra credit and will reexplain things as many time as it is needed. She's also extended her office hours plenty of times so that I and other students can get the help we needed. Also, she uses iclicker as attendance (study this
Best professor I've ever had in 2.5 years of college. She is so nice and funny and I actually enjoyed her class despite hating chemistry. She makes learning fun and it made her classes go by fast. Excellent lectures and very minimal homework. Just read the material she gives you as well as notes and you will pass the tests no problem
She is so funny. She makes you interested in the lecture. Repeats to make sure you truly understand, but she wont repeat too many times. Tests are not bad, just make sure you study. In all I would take this class again and its fun
I love going to her lectures! She makes Chemistry fun and easy to understand. Very reasonable grading. As long as you pay attention, do the online homework, and review before the tests, you'll likely do well on the exams (and she drops your lowest at the end of the semester). Again, her lectures are very helpful and a 10/10 in my book.
Probably one of the best professors I will ever come across in my educational career. She truly cares about students and their success. Lectures are very well developed and textbook helps a lot. Iclicker questions each lecture + homework assignments due the night before the test. If you put in the work to read before the lecture you will pass.
She is a good teacher but the subject is hard
Best professor
Honestly, Professor Gold is amazing! She is an inspiration and her lectures are honestly so interesting. She makes you work for your grade so as advice be sure to read before each lecture so that you are prepared. Such a wonderful person and is always there to help with whatever, but just as long as you have put a minimum effort into it.
Prof gold is amazing, I couldve done way better if I tried a little more, read before class itll help so much, chem is pretty hard but she wrote the book so its easy to understand just put in the effort. Always make sure to answer iclicker even if you dont know!! Taking her for gen chem next semester!
Professor Gold is the best professor I have ever had. She makes sure that you truly understand each topic and repeats the important information multiple times. Make sure that you truly understand each unit because the test are cumulative. She uses the I-Clicker for quizzes and exam and there is online homework due the night before the test.
Professor Gold is amazing. She is so intelligent and kind. If you review your class notes and study you will pass the class. :)
Professor Gold is amazing. If you have the opportunity to take her, do! She truly cares about her students and really knows her stuff. She makes chemistry very fun and easy to learn. I made sure to take her again next semester for gen chem.
Professor Gold was amazing! I wouldn't have passed the class if I had gotten someone else! She teaches the concepts really well and held review sessions before each exam. To get an A for this class, you really have to work for it by attending classes, reading the textbook, and studying well. She does iclicker questions which should boost your grade
Mandatory attendance. Shes pretty funny and a great professor. Her lectures cover everything so you dont really need to read the textbook but the homework is in there so you need to buy it. Exams are super easy. She give lots of extra credit if the class does well in attendance iclicker problems.
Gold's lectures were amazing and made the course exciting to learn material each class. I-clicker is used every lecture so attendance is required for credit in each lecture. Quizzes were normal, and test your ability of taking good notes. HW is vigorous but do-able. As long as you don't fall behind on HW and quizzes, you'll do good on exams.
She's literally my favorite professor in the entire campus. I don't think I could've had anyone better to teach me chemistry. It was the first time I actually understood chem. Homework is basically a free 100 and due before tests. Tests are a little hard and don't skip class and really pay attention and ask questions.
Professor Gold is really caring and she really does want people to understand chemistry. The tests are a little hard so prepare for them well. Lots of memorization, but if you put in the work and do what she asks you can do well.
Professor Gold is the best professor I've ever had. Not only could she teach chemistry to a 5 year old she goes above and beyond to make sure everyone understands the material. She is so caring and you can truly see how bad she feels when she is unable to accommodate to a personal situation! If you want the best take Gold!
If you have the opportunity to take Professor Gold, DO! She goes above and beyond to make sure her students understand the material as well as tries hard that all her students pass the course. She makes learning in her classroom very enjoyable. Make sure to be prepared before lectures by reading in order to not feel overwhelmed by all the material.
She is an amazing teacher and all her lectures are very interesting. Her exams are easy because she does a practice exam before every exam. She even drops the lowest grade.
Gold cares about her students, how well they are in class, and if her students understands the lessons or not. She sacrifices so much for her students as if they were her own, swear to god.
Prof Gold is one of the most caring, passionate professors at UTSA, she is a great teacher and despite how hard the course it is, she teaches it in a way that is easier to understand. She posts videos, holds tutoring sessions and will do whatever it takes to help you understand
She's a great professor that breaks things down easily, it got a little confusing for me because I suck a chem but I got the hang of it later on.
Professor Gold is a gem. You wont regret taking her. She is not only the best professor, but the best person I have had the pleasure to meet.
She makes class very fun. Shes outgoing and tries her best to make class enjoyable. You can tell she absolutely loves what she does and helps out with exams as much as possible.
She's a fun and amazing professor at UTSA, the course is hard but she holds tutoring sessions and breaks it down even more. I had a hard time understanding the material but her methods of teaching really helped.
Prof. Gold is literally the best. She did everything in her power to help us all during class, her lectures are fun and interactive, she is honestly amazing.
Professor Gold is a great teacher. She explains concepts in a way that make them understandable.
ONE OF THE BEST PROFESSORS I'VE EVER HAD! attendance isn't mandatory but does clicker questions that add points to your grade. very good at teaching/ explaining things. 6 homeworks and 5 tests, if you are not good at chemistry you may struggle but there are practice questions on the hw that will help you understand the material.
Best professor I had for this semester. Her class will make you work for it but if you study correctly you can get an A.
Prof. Gold is outstanding! She teaches basic chemistry very well and makes it easy to use calculations with moles and molecules. Her exams aren't very hard if you study the textbook and take notes in class. In addition she also really wants you to pass so she puts in extra effort to ensure that you do well in her class. TAKE PROFESSOR GOLD!!!
Professor Gold is one of the best teachers I've ever had. She cares so much & it makes the material easier to learn. Her exams are tough but if you constantly practice the problems from the textbook, you'll be ready. Chem is tough, but Gold makes it fun to learn & she explains the concepts in a very understanding way. Her lectures are very helpful!
Best professor I have ever had. She puts in a LOT of effort and time for her students, really makes chemistry so much easier to understand and so much more fun. You have to put in time and effort on your part as well to succeed, but that's like anything in life. An overall exceptional professor!
her lectures were amazing and very clear! You definitely learn and it allows for a solid foundation for gen chem!
Professor Gold was my first C in college but because of her I truly learned how to study chemistry. I was doing terribly bad in the first exams but was able to pick up because of her advice. Gen chem is hard but Gold will go out of her way to help you understand everything. Make sure to read before and do end of chapter PRACTICE PROBLEMS!!!
Professor Gold is by far the best professor I have ever had. If it was not for her, there would be no way I would have received a B in the class. She truly knows how to teach her students and make the information extremely easy to learn.
I think she's pretty good I took her fall 2019. Her lectures are pretty easy to follow but sometimes she went too fast. Her tests are a bit difficult but she does give you practice exams before and they help a lot. The homework is on the online textbook and you get two chances to take it and it even tells you the correct choice incase you missed it
Her lectures were great and easy to understand! I learned a lot in her class compared to any other chem class. Homework due the day before test day. You HAVE to attend class and really STUDY or you will NOT do good. Use your resources and stay consistent. I highly recommend this professor!
Wrote her own book and requires you to by it so you basically pay her over $100 just to have access to the homework. During Covid, was not helpful at all. Maybe it would've been better in person, but there were no live lectures or easy way to understand what was assigned.
I took Gold for CHE1073 at the start of my BS Biochem program after not being in school for 9 years and she TA'd my gen chem II lab. 1013 was a great refresher and re-introduction to school and Keegan made it super accessible and easy to learn. Between her teaching style and her book I built a great foundation that helped in all of my chem classes.
Her textbook is great! She is very caring and inspirational. She explains chemistry well. She understands her students needs.
I had Professor Gold for both Basic Chem and AIS and she is definitely a wonderful professor. She is so understanding and really cares about her student's success. Would definitely recommend.
If I could take Prof. Gold for every chemistry class in my major, I would in a heartbeat. She explains everything so simply and even adds some humor into her lectures. She gives plenty of examples and practice exams which is really awesome when studying for the actual exams. She is very kind and organized. TAKE PROF. GOLD!
Her course was a bit too asynchronous for me, but she would quickly and efficiently respond to any questions I had regarding the material. She values her students' opinions. We often had surveys to help her make the course easier on us. Very compassionate.
Professor Gold will likely be the best professor you will ever have. She is truly one of a kind in the effort she puts in and the resources she provides. The class isn't a easy A and you will have to work to get your grade, but with how many resources she provides, your grade is only limited by yourself. If you have the opportunity, take her!
Gold is the absolute best. I have never had a teacher that so genuinely cares for all her students and their success. She is such a good teacher too and can simplify even the most challenging concepts in Analytical Chem. Lab reports are really long so be prepared for that, but overall you will take a lot away from this course with Gold as your prof
The textbook was easy to navigate and helpful. Read the chapters, watch her lectures and practice practice her examples. If you put in the work you will be fine.
shes really cool, I had her online completely because of covid, shes just record her lectures and youd learn like that, shes very straight up with her grades so if you miss something or want to fight for what you think, then too bad because she stays with what shes been doing for years, you have to get this book online because it has the quiz
Gold is a great professor but she is one of those that makes you pay a ridiculous price for a textbook she wrote. The material is kinda hard so study REAL good before taking the tests because the tests are 60% of the grade. There are very minimal assignments.
I would not recommend taking Gold for online chemistry during this pandemic. 6 test & only drops 1, so be ready to have a test basically every other week. It is clear she did not try &mold her class for online. Says she expects for students to get a low B or C. Test doesnt match what she teaches. Makes up her own elements. Causes so much anxiety
One of the best professors I had this semester! You do have to buy her textbook but I feel as if it genuinely did help and simplified things. As long as you read the chapter, watch her lectures, and do the hw you should be okay! Chem is not my strongest suit but her class made it possible to get an A+. Just practice and do the practice exams!
Due to the situation online it has been a different story than in person. Her class was textbook heavy relying solely upon her own book for us to self teach when dozens of free resources explain it better. Her exams are nothing like the review, with it mostly being trick questions, while the review is easy. If it were possible I would rate her 0-5
I took professor gold to get a good start of chemistry. I am extremely happy with what I got out of her class. Chemistry is a hard subject but she made me like Chemistry. Her class is a lot of studying but it is worth it. Get ready to study and review over the extra videos she gives you.
Professor Gold has been the best professor I have had at UTSA. If I was able to take her for all of my chem classes, I would.
Prof Gold is the by far the best professor I've had at UTSA. She's so nice and caring and you can tell she loves teaching. I've had her in person and online, due to the pandemic, and both times were great experiences. She explains things really well and she's very accessible. Take Professor Gold for basic chem & gen chem 1, you won't regret it.
Ms gold is a really good professor if you actually try in here. She lives by fail with pride which is basically dont cheat. She works with you study wise but will not give extensions on things. Homework was pretty easy and uses her dog a lot lol. Highly recommend if you actually wanna learn
Idk y sum1 said she didnt adapt her classes during the pandemic because she couldnt have made this class more simple! She lays out tons of resources from her textbook, lectures, and practice exams, where she also goes over the answers and how to do each problem. It's chem so u do have to study but u have to not study at all to get a C and complain.
One of the best professors I've ever had. Will be taking her class in the summer. If you need a chemistry class and Professor Gold is available, TAKE HER.
Professor Gold is literally God sent! Please please please, take her if she is available. Last semester i had failed her class because i treated college like high school and it isn't. She held Wednesday study sessions which is your time to attend and ask questions. The best thing for me was that she actually cared about her students. She is 10/10!!
I love Gold FOREVER! I hope she can teach all my chemistry classes during my college time! She is caring and kind, explained the lecture very clear, she gave exam reviews for every exam and she taught us the most important things in the lecture! why there's a PERFECT professor like Gold in this world? Definitely she is the BEST professor in my life
THE BEST PROFESSOR EVER!!!
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