3.0

Keith Williams

Chemistry - Henry Ford College

3.0
Quality
3.2
Difficulty
4%
Would Retake
140
Reviews
3.0
Quality
3.2
Difficulty
3.0
Helpful
3.0
Clarity

4%

Would Retake

140

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Rating Distribution
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What Students Say

YOU WILL HATE YOUR LIFE

CHEM131 - 1.0 rating

go away from this class, you will never understand what he want, we was more than 14 student but after the second week we was just 2, I dropped the class before the final, I am A and I had took this class befor just need the credit but it was very hard with him , even when i did everything right he still talking the pionts for nothing

CHEM131 - 1.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

89%

Textbook Required

59%

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Predicted Grade

C

80% confidence
Based on 10 grades
Most common grades:
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Drop/Withdrawal (5)
C+ (3)
Grade Distribution
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Based on 25 reported grades
Not sure yet: 8
Drop/Withdrawal: 5
C+: 3
Not_Sure_Yet: 1
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Lecture heavy (6)
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5.0

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4.7

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3.6

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Reviews (140)
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CHEM091
Apr 4, 2006

tough class, however he is WILLING to help you just have to go ask for it. he is a great teacher and will help in any way he can. not an easy class, if you need help he is there, and it needs time. i recommend, but if u dont go to the offered help sessions... GOOD LUCK!

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CHEM131
Nov 23, 2006

I hate this class. He is hard to understand, and he only teaches from his notes. When you ask him a question he suggest that you ask a classmate (they are confused too). WARNING!!! If you can help it, DON"T SIGN UP FOR HIS CLASS!

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CHEM131
Jan 8, 2007

Very Hard teacher. He only teaches from his notes, and is very hard to understand. He allways wants you to ask others for help, never willing to help himself. Tests were very hard and confusing. You get to use a 5x8 card hand written on all test, but nothing that is on his study guide is on the test. DO NOT TAKE HIM IF YOU CAN HELP IT.

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CHEM131
Apr 5, 2007

He was horrible, i'm not a chemistry whiz but I get great grades, his test were like reading a foriegn language.

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CHEM131
Sep 12, 2007

I would put my nursing career back four months rather than take this class. Mr. Williams is very impersonable and hard to approach. "Ask your colleagues" is what he always says. My colleagues are just as confused as I am. He leaves me wondering 'does this guy know what he's talking about?' Seems to be unprepared with his lecture and notes.

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CHEM131
Nov 8, 2007

i took him back in the winter of 2006 he was hard and dosent explain very well.. his saying is ask your collegue... he used to give out reviews he dosent do that any more thats why the class got harder... i got a B out of the class cause of the reviews. i wouldnt recommend him thou. dont take this class. hes a good guy just cant teach....

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CHEM131
Nov 24, 2007

I knew the class would be difficult but he never seems to help students with questions or just ignores them.

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CHEM131
Nov 24, 2007

This teacher is not very good at teaching. He is not willing to help student or anwser there questions. He lets you have a cheat sheet and gives you a review but bad part is that everything on the test is not on the review so it wont be on your cheat sheet either.

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CHEM131
Dec 23, 2007

DO NOT TAKE HIM! i wasted 4 months and alot of money on this class, horrbile teacher. He mumbles towards the board, cant read the chicken scratch on the board, rude and discouraging. As everyone else said, "Ask Your Collegues" is not acceptable, i am paying for a professor not my classmates opinions. Avoid at all costs.

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CHEM131
Mar 17, 2008

I have a GPA of 3.5 and had to drop his class because he made the tests extremely hard. He also yelled at a student for leaving his class early because of a death in the family.

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CHEM131
May 9, 2008

Dr. Williams is a good professor. His class is extremely hard and you have to come to class to do good. You also have to study like never before to pass the class. Yeah the test are hard but that's because he expects a lot from his students. He grades fair so if you are taking him just be patient and don't give up.

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CHEM131
Jun 14, 2008

Dr.Wiiliams is a veryyyy intersting teacher. I learned how to crank it in class and he aslo taught me about his boy lewis...his tests are fairly hard and to get a A on them you ahve to no everything..he expects alot from his students and always pronoced my name wrong..his handwritting is very hard to read but is honestly the best teacher ive had y

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CHEM131
Nov 3, 2008

WAA, Bunch of cry babies.U need to read every chapter, he does not require this so people do not do it then wine about grade. Also, in the real world u cant go to ur boss everytime u have a ? u need to learn to source ur peers. If u talk to him after class u will be helped.He gives xtra ways to earn points,reviews & cheat sheet for test.what else

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CHEM131
Nov 28, 2008

Dr. Williams:VERY knowledgeable/chemistry, you have to want to learn/MUST put GREAT amount/time STUDY. KNOW his notes, RECORD him. DO ALL OWL. IN Win08 HE WAS AVLBL 4HELP after EVERY lecture. His tests can be confusing, MUST KNOW material, attend all CLASSES for points, do all xtra credit. DOSEN'T WASTE TIME HE LOVES CHEMISTRY GREAT MAN DEDICATED

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CHEM131
Dec 15, 2008

will work with you after class everyday. If you just need chem 131 stay away if you need to take advanced chem or get into a 4 year program he will test your desire to succeed. Grades on a very fair curve.

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CHM131
Jan 6, 2009

A very good teacher, dificult but good. He does say to ask your collegues but he was also available everyday before and after class. Be prepared to work and the test are very hard but good preparation for future courses.

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CHEM131
May 26, 2009

This is the hardest Chemistry class I've ever taken. Exams are VERY hard and attendance is manditory and part of your grade. He knows what he is talking about, but really grills students on the exams. He does offer extra credit, but if chemistry isn't your thing take another teacher or you will hate it by the end of this class even more.

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CHEM131
Jun 26, 2009

Hardest teacher I've ever taken. I usually get As in chemistry but this guy is impossible! The highest score on a test was a 73 from ANY student. No matter how much you study you just can't get an A.

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CHEM131
Aug 26, 2009

Williams is SO tough! Take anyone except him for 131. He leaves you very frustrated and feeling like you don't know anything no matter how hard you've studied. To whomever called people cry babies and compared this class to the work place, there is no analogy. Bosses rarely know their employees jobs. This is a class of students-not professionals

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CHEM130
Sep 17, 2009

extra credit given

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CHEM17
Dec 14, 2009

the only way to pass is to know someone who took his class the prior semester and use their notes, exams, quiz's. He makes Chem harder than it needs to be by not coinciding his lecture notes to quiz's and exams. Very knowledgeable and kind, but your gonna study like you never have before. Do all owl, wipe the board and do all extra credit possible

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CHEM131
Apr 27, 2010

Very tough class, but if you stick with it til the end you can make it. It is very time consuming and you must do all owl homework and study. I wouldn't recommend this class if you already have more than a couple classes you must devote alot of time. Mr. Williams is a good teacher you just have to adjust study habits to make it in his class!

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CHEM131
May 6, 2010

WORSE TEACHER EVER, he wants everything his way!

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CHEM131
Jun 30, 2010

So much extra credit given. Study as hard as you can for the tests, if you're going into any science major and you complain this is hard, get out, it doesn't get easier. I got a C, 3 Bs, and one A, and had a 94 percent average before the final. A- is 85 percent. Go to class, STUDY THE BOOK. Everything you need to know for chem 131/141.

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CHEM131
Jul 6, 2010

Well, the Spring course was a short, 7 weeks. There is much to do in terms of a computer part, OWL, 3 exams, 13 labs, 5 quizzes, and a final. Clearly, do not take him if you are not ready to put in some work. He is willing to help even if you are behind. Grades Mastery (A), Solid (B) & Just made it (C). It is more the subject than the teacher.

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CHEM131
Aug 9, 2010

horrible teacher I couldnt stand him!!! Tests are super hard and owl is super time consuming. His hand writing is super sloopy so its extremely hard to take notes. I ended up with a C but SO many people dropped my class, less than 10 took his final

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CHEM091
Aug 10, 2010

easyyyyy

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CHEM091
Aug 10, 2010

real nice

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CHEM131
Aug 10, 2010

easy class he has easy tests no quizes!!

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CHEM091
Aug 10, 2010

you have to come everday 2 class- 1 test per 2 chapters

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CHEM091
Aug 10, 2010

Go to class, STUDY THE BOOK. Everything you need to know for chem 131/141. Just do your homework and show up. You'll get an "A". No problem.

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CHEM091
Aug 10, 2010

HE GIVES ALOT OF EXTRA CREDIT SO EVEN IF UR BAD ON TESTS THE EXTRA CREDIT GETS YOU UP TO A. HE TALKS ALOT AND WRITES ALOT ON BOARD. BUT IF U JUST SHOW UP AND DO THE EXTRA CREDIT THEN U BE OK.

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CHEM091
Aug 10, 2010

i had him for spring, the class went by pretty fast in 6 weeks. but he gave alot of extra credit and there was ne take home test. there were no quizes. he lets you not come to class 3 times only and then after that it will afect ur grade. easy A. especially if u hate chemistry.

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CHEM091
Aug 10, 2010

U dont relly need the book, he puts everything u need on the board, and u just study it and u get a. he was real nice, i had a baby, and missed class half the time. but he let me make up everythn so i would be on track. i ended up getting a b and i wasnt there EVER. haha

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CHEM091
Aug 10, 2010

you just cantfail this class even if u try u cant.

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CHEM091
Aug 10, 2010

hes da bomb!he gave us 3 tests in spring, and you can get 50% on each becuz on each test there one easy extra credit question worth 35 points so, 35% so even if i get a 50% on the test i can get 85% just cuz of extra credit. and its an easy question that he done in lass be4.

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CHEM091
Aug 10, 2010

i used to hate chemitry and thought it was hard but after takign his class he changed my major and its all cuz of him i love chemistry now! i wish he taught math and physics too.

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CHEM091
Aug 10, 2010

everybody in class got an a. his class just to esy even a 5th grader would pass. he yells alot so dont be surprised. i highly recommend.

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CHEM091
Aug 10, 2010

this gyuy kciked me otu once and embarased me becuz i came late to class but if ur a gurl he dnt care. he actually prefers girls. he hates when guys ask questions but when its a gurl it ok. his class was easy tho. dont come late guys!

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CHEM091
Aug 10, 2010

ihad him for spring it was a fast paced class in just 6 weeks but we covered everything and he was very helpful with anwsering questions. he ususaly never missed class and he hated ppl texting.

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CHEM091
Aug 10, 2010

i loved this class it was so much fun. doign equation seemed hard at first but it gt so eassy. he taught us some steps and they made everything much easier i lve chemistry! i used to HATE it especialy since i suk at math.

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CHEM091
Aug 10, 2010

nice guy but talks alot abotu his family and wife i got sick of it like seriously shut up. but who cares it was eazy class. i recomened big time if u hate chemistry.

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CHEM091
Aug 10, 2010

just show up and do ur hw. uw ill be fine.

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CHEM091
Aug 10, 2010

he hande dout alot of packets but he went over the answers and study those packets 75% of those questions ont he test. word for word.

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CHEM091
Aug 10, 2010

don buy book its wast of money and u dont use it

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CHEM091
Aug 10, 2010

this class not bad but kind of boring but u can eat so bring food lots of food.

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CHEM091
Aug 10, 2010

i thoght this class b hard but its way 2 easy. just go 2 class. and do ur hw. and ask questions.ull be fine

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CHEM091
Aug 10, 2010

ims o hapy he taught this class.HES THE BEST PROF AT HFCC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1MUST TAKE

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CHEM091
Aug 11, 2010

who wuld not take this class? its the easiest A i ever got in ma life just show up

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CHEM091
Aug 11, 2010

HES BORING HE TALKS ALOT BUT HE GAVE US A TAKE HOME TEST TWIE AND THEY ONLY 15 QUESTIONS ALL THE ANWSERS ARE FRM HIS NOTES

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CHEM091
Aug 11, 2010

he made chemistry seem so easy i dont know how i heard chemistry was hard as hellll but take him i recommend him dont drop i was gona drop 2 weeks into class he looked hard but hes soo easy

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CHEM131
Aug 11, 2010

he was very easy but read

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CHEM091
Aug 11, 2010

Hes the best professor at hfcc, wait di i say hfcc, i meant the world!! he gave us so much extra credit, even if u have an f you will pass with at least a b

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CHEM091
Aug 11, 2010

easiest class i ever taken

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CHEM131
Aug 11, 2010

if u fail ur just dumb way 2 easy on his students

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CHEM131
Aug 11, 2010

Never knew chem this easy

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CHEM091
Aug 13, 2010

If you hate chemistry take this guy. He makes it very understandeable. Literally.

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CHEM091
Aug 13, 2010

DONT BOTHER STUDYIN IT WAS THAT EAZY

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CHEM091
Aug 13, 2010

no comments

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CHEM091
Aug 13, 2010

hes very very nice offers lots extra credit

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CHEM091
Aug 13, 2010

loveeeed chemistry thanks 2 him

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CHEM091
Aug 13, 2010

WISH THERE WAS MORE TEACHERS LIKE HIM HE TEACHES CHEM 131 TOO!!!

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CHEM131
Aug 14, 2010

Well, there are 1,000 ways to fail Prof. Williams' class and only a few ways to pass. In college there is difference between teaching and lecturing. He let's you know what it is you need to teach yourself. Students defintely need to take advantage of working in groups. What you do on the quizzes and the exams will determine higner grades.

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CHEM091
Aug 16, 2010

Definaely worth my money, well the governments money. he's very clear, and pretty straight forward. One word, easy.

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CHEM091
Aug 16, 2010

HES REALLY EASY U JUT SHOW UP AND DO UR WORK HE DOESNT CHECK HOMEWORK SOMETIMES HE EVEN LETS U WORK IN GROUPS SO ITS EVEN MORE FUN. THNAK GOD I DIDNT DROP.

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CHEM091
Aug 16, 2010

im actually taking the time outta my busy schedule to rate him he looked mean but hes nice as ur mother seriously this guys class is a joke way too eas for college heeehe

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CHEM091
Aug 16, 2010

u want easy this class for u dont waste ur time on others teachers like i do i i had droped this class be4 2 times with other teachers and i took williams and it was best decision ever made he passed me!

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CHEM091
Aug 16, 2010

real nice guy looks mad and mean but always helpuf give him 2 weeks and hes the sweetest thing ever

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CHEM131
Aug 17, 2010

no commenttt

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CHEM091
Aug 17, 2010

he always had office hours and if u needed help with something he was there

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CHEM131
Aug 17, 2010

he graded the labs ridiculously eazy his lectures were kinda boring well cuz its chemistry duhh

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CHEM131
Aug 17, 2010

the test were straight from his lecture just listen and take notes trust me i did and got an a

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CHEM091
Aug 19, 2010

FOR A CHEMISTRY TEACHER HE WAS VERY EAZY HE LOVED IT WHEN PPL ASKED QUESTIONS SO ASKKK

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CHEM091
Aug 19, 2010

If u hate chemistry take it with this teacher its for the best expecially if u wana get an a

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CHEM131
Aug 19, 2010

chemistry is hard but he makes it very simple

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CHEM131
Aug 19, 2010

EAZY A

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CHEM091
Aug 19, 2010

he nize i got a just for shwin up n tryn no more ezy then tht

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CHEM091
Aug 20, 2010

wht the heck i thought chemistry was hard it was easier than any class ever

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CHEM131
Aug 23, 2010

NOo COMENTS

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CHM131
Oct 4, 2010

He is really rude and innapropriate in how he interacts with the class, demeans people for giving wrong answers, is unclear in his directions and then berates people for not understanding. REALLY unproffessional .

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CHEM131
Oct 4, 2010

One word...HORRIBLE! He is impossible to understand, he never finishes a thought before he starts another one. he is very rude and refuses to answer ?'s. tells u to "consult ur collegues" but I'm not paying my FELLOW STUDENTS to teach me! He mumbles and barely uses the book, so if u don't understand him or miss a class, ur in trouble

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CHEM131
Oct 20, 2010

I regret taking him for this class. Please dont make the same mistake I did. Just a heads up

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CHEM131
Oct 21, 2010

He is the worst teacher i have ever had. He has a god complex and refuses to answer questions or help you in anyway, tells you to "ask your fellow student". I'm not paying for my fellow students to teach me! It doesn't matter if you answer the question right he will still mark you off unless it is written or done EXACTLY how he wants it done.

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CHEM131
Nov 1, 2010

The bull#%&# just does not stop with this man. Does not teach to the topics in the book,makes up his own items to test on and then does not present the material well. Grading is arbitrary and random.(students in class with same answers but different grades on test items) Makes comments to make class feel dumb. WORST teacher I have EVER had.

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CHEM131
Nov 3, 2010

This man is completely condescending and rude. I dreaded going to this class. He purposefully talks down to his students to make them feel dumb about not knowing answers, but REFUSES to teach us how to GET TO THOSE ANSWERS! Cannot stay on track, speaks incoherently, and tests on things you never heard about in lecture or read in the book. Awful.

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CHEM131
Nov 17, 2010

I do not know who these people are leaving positive comments about this teacher, it must be him under a fake name because everyone agrees he grades unfairly and makes stuff up as we go along. If you value your GPA do not take this class!

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CHEM131
Dec 1, 2010

This guy is unbeleiveable!!!! i dont know whoooo commented saying this professor is alright, but so wrong!!! Tests are extremely wrong, the highest grade in the class was a 67% and people were telling her " good job !".... THAT SAYS SOMETHING!!!!! very unfair grader, extremely rude, puts u down, and doesnt care if ur failing.

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CHEM091
Dec 3, 2010

He's rude and he doesnt help u, but his class is manageable if you've taken chemistry. even if its just high school chemistry. dont take if this is ur first time takign chemistry. but for me, he was easy, but hes rude.

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CHM131
Dec 29, 2010

While many students come into the class thinking only of taking this one course. Dr. Williams teaches as though you are going on to the next chem course. This is beneficial because I needed to be prepared for the next chem course. Listen the first day of class he lays it all out and is consistent. Students get what they earn at the end.

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CHM131
Dec 31, 2010

In college, a lecture tells you what you need to teach yourself. Also, this is chemistry not ping pong. Students in the class could not do the math needed to work the problems, were not willing to meet outside of class, and did not put in the hours. My biggest challenge was finding someone willing to put in the time and who had the skills.

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CHM131
Dec 31, 2010

Dr. Williams is trying to create thinkers, which means his style is not for all. As he often says he does not develop the class he only teaches.it. This is what you pay your money to get. I paid and got an "C." While others paid and all they wanted to do was argue with the instructor. I mean, he will give you a drop up to the final.

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CHM131
Jan 9, 2011

Fellow students, you make your own decision. Chemistry is not a multiple choice q class. There is a process called the "drop/add," if do not like day one. He is consistent with his syllabus.

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CHEM131
Jan 10, 2011

Williams teaches chemistry, doesnt develope it. YES it might be difficult, and challenging, but you MUST STUDY! youll regret it if u dont:(. EVRYTHING ON TEST is from notes. So write them down word 4 word! overall, hes a cool, nice guy. :-) again the major tip is STUDY HIS NOTES, thats where he makes the test from.

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CHEM131
Jan 22, 2011

Horrible teacher! Refuses to help or answer questions unless you know what your taking about. Arrogant cocky always comparing and telling us what our money don't pay for. Tells us to ask our colleagues if we don't know the answer and can't figure it out. Worst teacher I have had at Hfcc. People pay to LEARN from the instructor not in this case.

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CHEM131
Apr 16, 2011

i dont knw why hfcc lets this guy teach. he should be on the streets. he doesn't know any chemistry to begin with. if yur gonna take him, you alrdy have to be good at chem, bcz hez ther fr nothing, just giving exams. seriously he sucks. i got a B, but that's because I studied my ass off day n nite wit prior chemistry knowledg. complete nightmare

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CHEM131
Jul 10, 2011

Mr. Williams was a great lab teacher. He was arrogent at times but he really wanted you to work with your collegues. He even told us he wouldnt reccomend himself for lecture. If he is just your lab teacher you will have some fun. Pay attention and you will get an A

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CHEM131
Aug 14, 2011

Okay I should have dropped this guy since day one. I didnt listen to the comments listed here because I thought im a really good student and if I put the work in Ill be fine. Man I was wrong. His illustrations on the board look like caveman markings and hes not clear in explaining material. Lab is the reason you pass the class.

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CHEM131
Dec 15, 2011

You may not like the way he grades but you will learn a lot. The tests are based off the notes. Not the class to take if you are lazy.

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CHEM80
Oct 30, 2012

It makes no kind of sense at all to be so difficult. I am not a lazy student, I study. This man should not be an instructor. He has the knowledge, he just does not know how to teach it in a manner in which others would be able to understand it. DO NOT TAKE HIM!!!

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CHEM72
Nov 1, 2012

DONT TAKE THIS MAN!!!!

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CHEM131
Apr 30, 2013

A very difficult teacher for a 131 class, but he does tell you what he wants you to know for the exams. Not helpful, boasts about having a masters and at times unprofessional. To pass, need to be an efficient notes taker, 90% of test is from things he writes on board and things he says. Good part is, lets you use cheat sheets for exams.

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CHEM131
Jun 4, 2013

He very bad teacher, don't take this class, he doen't help, very hard,confusing. bad bad, very bad.

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CHEM141
Sep 24, 2013

I cannot BELIEVE this man was allowed to "instruct" a lab in a real college. He is the saddest excuse for a lab professor I have ever encountered. SO unhelpful, SO unprofessional, I actually stumbled across this page trying to look up where this FOOL obtained his credentials. AVOID unless you wana hear "ask yo colleague playa!" to every inquiry.

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CHEM131
Grade: Not_Sure_Yet
Oct 28, 2013

We started off with 30 students and now there is about 15. It is expected that in college, you would have to teach yourself but he expects you to know things that only he would know and to rely on your only classmates for help. Even if you've mastered chem in HS, you will struggle. Save yourself a massive headache and do not take this class.

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CHEM141
Nov 11, 2013

I have been attending HFCC for 3 years now, and I currently have a 3.80GPA, just so you know I am not a lazy student. However, this guy is terrible, easily the worst professor I have had at this school. He is completely unprofessional and like the poster before, do not ask him a question he will tell you to "ask your peers, playa". shouldn't teach.

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CHEM131
Feb 7, 2014

This is INTRO TO CHEM and he acts as if you and your peers have had the class already!If you do not know the answer your gona have to ask your peers.We are paying him to teach us,not our peers, he was quick to say he is off that clock at 9:01 and that hfcc was his part time job he dont care he works at Wayne state. THE WORST TEACHER TO EVER HAVE!!!

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CHEM131
Mar 20, 2014

Great teacher, he gives lots of opportunity to get extra points,exams are hot.

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CHEM101
Mar 20, 2014

He is the worst teacher I have ever had. Talks down to you and your classmates. I took a Chem 101 class with him and whenever you ask a question he tells you to "ask yo peers". He broke one of our labs and then blamed it on my group. DO NOT TAKE HIM. Started with 25 and by the time I dropped there was 7. He's pathetic.

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CHEM131
Apr 15, 2014

He was one of the worst professors i have ever taken.... his clarity is terrible, also he speaks to you as if you have a general knowledge of everything that he jumps into, and doesn't always answer questions that you may have.

2.0
5.0
CHEM131
Grade: Incomplete
Nov 9, 2014

I am a 4.0 student at HFC and Williams is VERY challenging. His tests are INSANE, highest score on our first test was 62. He talks to you as if you are a master in chemistry which makes everything quite confusing. He will help you if you ask, but only half the time it is helpful. Can't recommend, find another teacher if you value your GPA and time

1.0
5.0
CHEM131
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Jul 22, 2015

Dr. Williams is very hard to follow. He jumps from topic to topic. He talks to you like you're a chemist. It's difficult to read his writing on the board. My class started out with 30 students, but only a few lasted until the final. I'm not a bad student, I have a 3.85 GPA at a major university. Took this at HFCC for smaller class size.

2.0
4.0
131
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 5, 2015

He is the worst professor I have ever met in my entire college life. He is beyond confusing, he jumps from topic to topic, he offers no help, he expects you to understand chemistry as if you are him, literally the worst professor and unless you want to waste your time and money do you take him! you will fail!! I don't know who let him teach!

1.0
5.0
CHEM131
Grade: B+
Dec 13, 2015

Worst teacher you can ever take.. Don't take him!

4.0
4.0
CHEM131
Grade: B
Jan 2, 2016

this teacher is tough, but by no means unfair. he very clearly defines what he expects from you at the start. he stays after every class for at least for an hour an a half, but he does not baby you at all. he teaches at community colleges the same you would expect a grad teacher to grade. listen to exactly what he says ad you'll be fine.

1.0
5.0
CHEM131
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Apr 12, 2016

He just babbles on about chemistry as if we are seasoned chemists. Pretty much everyone dropped out of the class because of his inability to teach. tests are set up for you to fail.

5.0
1.0
CHEMLAB111
May 18, 2016

Mr. Williams is really helpful; however, he is very precise at things like writing your Lab work with pen instead of pencil, showing all the working, writing all the units, etc. Other than that just show up to lab, do your lab assignment and if your having troubles wait after class and he will help you solve your lab assignment.

1.0
4.0
CHEM101
Grade: C-
Jul 30, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Most horrible teacher ever! Worst semester of my life. Stay away from this guy!

1.0
5.0
CHEM131
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Sep 4, 2016
Wouldn't take again

go away from this class, you will never understand what he want, we was more than 14 student but after the second week we was just 2, I dropped the class before the final, I am A and I had took this class befor just need the credit but it was very hard with him , even when i did everything right he still talking the pionts for nothing.

Skip class? You won't pass.
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
TEST HEAVY
1.0
5.0
CHEM131
Mar 22, 2018
Wouldn't take again

DO NOT TAKE HIS CLASS!!! He expects you to be a mind reader! Tests are completely fill in the black with little time do finish exams. Belittles his students into thinking that they are stupid! Does not teach, just tells you to ask other classmates. Grades as if you are in grad school.I got one point taken off because I started a sentence with then.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
1.0
5.0
CHEM131
Grade: Not sure yet
Sep 21, 2018
Wouldn't take again

SIMPLE DO NOT EVEN OF TAKING HIM. YOU WILL HATE YOUR LIFE. like he said even if you drop him he doesn't care bc he already got paid anyway. Basically he don't care about his students. Very rude will not help after class.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
5.0
CHEM131
Grade: D+
Nov 20, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Whatever you do or how bad you need to take this class DONT. He expects you to understand at his PHD level and even tho chem 131 is actually easy, this guy will flip kick it to whole different level. Don't you dare put ur self through my misery.9 students left and he once taught a class of 4 students. At ur own risk u have been warned!!!!!

1.0
4.0
CHEM131
Nov 20, 2018
Wouldn't take again

bruh save yo soul from the stress and bs ive been thru, take it at a different school if you have to. beyondddddddddd horrible

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
5.0
CHEM131
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Nov 30, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Do not take him he only like A students. Is not encouraging belittles you when you give him a wrong answer. Disrespectful. He says he is not out there to get you But he is Does not explain the subject right gives hard exams. Takes off points for no reason.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
TEST HEAVY
4.0
5.0
CHEM131
Grade: D
Dec 19, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Professor William's was extremely difficult. If you really want an A you need to grind for it (I didn't get an A) but he's a really cool guy especially since he was my lab partner

Tough Grader
Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
1.0
5.0
CHEM131
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Oct 28, 2019
Wouldn't take again

I have never been more passionate about a post for a professor before. DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS. No matter what you read about him there are no words to explain how difficult, disrespectful, and unhelpful he is. Grading is very unclear, tests are extremely difficult, very unorganized, and your entire semester will be miserable. DONTDOTHISTOYOURSELF

Lots of homework
Test heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
CHEM131
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 20, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Absolutely the worst professor I have ever taken, EVER! Do NOT take this class with him you will regret it. Hes disrespectful to students and mocks them. Beware.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
CHEM131
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 12, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Horrible. Seriously the worst teach Ive ever had. Its like he fails everyone for fun. He finds it funny to laugh at a student when they ask a question. Extremely unprofessional. Dont take chemistry with him.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Graded by few things
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
CHEM131
Feb 27, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Worst professor ever!!!!! Do not take him if you want to fail. He grades like you are a professional chemistry master. Doesnt help at all. Will belittle you and make you feel stupid. Also jumps from one topic to another topic off the top of his head. I HIGHLY DO NOT RECOMMEND!!!! Save yourself the stress and anxiety.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
CHEM131
Sep 21, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Professor Williams is by far the most incompetent professor I have ever dealt with. Not only is he unclear and unprofessional, but he is also unorganized and disrespectful. Although I received an A in this class, it did not come without its difficulties and constant frustrating encounters with him. I would recommend this class to my WORST ENEMY.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
CHEM131
Grade: Not sure yet
Sep 29, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Extremely rude to students. Does not teach, answer questions, or help. Takes points off for every single thing. Our entire class didnt even get full points on our SYLLABUS lab! Puts required information to pass inside of optional videos. Nobody in entire class got an A on anything. Hes impossible, unprofessional & takes forever to grade.

Tough grader
1.0
5.0
CHEM131
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 23, 2020
Wouldn't take again

I am suffering severe anxiety/depression because of his class. A BIG NO.

Tough grader
1.0
5.0
CHEM131
Dec 6, 2020
Wouldn't take again

I try not to be too hard on profs but this man was truly the worst prof Ive ever had. Very unclear on what he wants, impossible grader, and just an awful lecturer. Our lecture prof had to give us links to another lab profs meetings just so we werent completely lost. He doesnt care about his students and offers no support Emailing him is pointless

Tough grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
CHEM131
Dec 16, 2020
Wouldn't take again

I've never felt such a strong dislike towards a professor. He's AWFUL. He will grade your assignments with a magnifying glass. There were so many instances where he would lie on my assignments, just so he could deduct points. I wish I could give him a 0/5. Please avoid his class at all costs. Even if it means waiting another semester to take chem!!

Tough grader
1.0
5.0
CHM131
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 17, 2020
Wouldn't take again

uhm yea no... move on to the next professor avaobable

Tough grader
1.0
5.0
CHEM131
Grade: C+
Jan 7, 2021
Wouldn't take again

The absolute worst professor I have ever had in my life. He made our lives a living hell. he does not care about anyone. I had chem professionals help me and still never scored an A on a single assignment. i am a 3.8 student btw. there were 4 people left by the end of the semester because everyone dropped out. i hope this saves a life

Tough grader
1.0
5.0
CHEM131
Grade: D-
Apr 1, 2021
Wouldn't take again

I read the bad reviews and still took him anyways because I know that there are many students who love to complain! But I can totally understand why they complain! Doesn't matter if you know CHEM well, he wants everything to go out his "methodology" way. His lectures suck, extremely slow. He only had good reviews YEARS AGO. Clearly smths changed

Lecture heavy
So many papers
Tough grader
4.0
4.0
CHEM131
Grade: C+
Oct 31, 2022

This class is not for the weak. If you want to do good in his class i suggest that you read the chapters before class and the lectures will make more sense. In addition, he's going to push you to think and work hard. I suggest you ask as many questions, because a closed mouth wont get feed. Lastly, he is a good person who has a sense of humor.

Tough grader
Respected
Accessible outside class
1.0
4.0
CHEM111
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 7, 2022

DON'T EVEN THINK OF TAKING HIM! He explains things in his own ways, he makes things harder than it seems and he doesn't accept any answers in his tests unless it's his own methodology, you don't even understand what he is grading you for or where did you do wrong. He thinks that you're a chem141 student when you actually came to chem111.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
CHEM111
Grade: C
Dec 21, 2022

Each test is structured with the most complicated questions, there was one question on an exam which was an inorganic chemistry level question. When finishing the course I checked the gradebook and was amazed to see that the Professor attempted to give me a 0% on the final exam. Only after I threatened to go to the Dean was my grade changed!!!

Tough grader
Test heavy
4.0
4.0
CHEM131
Grade: C+
Feb 2, 2023
Would take again

This is not for the weak. If your looking for an easy grade and not into challenging yourself i suggest you don't take him. He will make you think because of how he formats the exam questions. Outside of that Professor Williams is a cool dude and is very understanding. The only way to understand his way of teaching is to actively ask questions.

Lecture heavy
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