Plays favorites. But explains concepts well.

Very nice and understanding lady, but her teaching methods are questionable. You won't know your clas standing until the semester is almost over. Labs are easy, tests are kinda hard. She's married to the Pres. of IVC so watch out!

What can I say :(

She is very kind and helpful...

The best teacher I ever had in my life. If you really want to learn something take it with her. If u r persian and you think she woul'd give you A becuase of that don't take her.She even helped me getting a job at chem lab. she is perfect.

VERY EASY!!

So cute and funny! She's gotten a bad rep for nothing. Teaches concepts very well. Hates the Zumdahl text as much as everyone else. Kind of intimidationg. Don't kiss up-be honest and she'll respect you more. Face-it Chem isn't the easiest subject in the world!

THE BEST TEACHEAR EVER. i had chem before and hated it, she is so clear and helpfull and fair. also very intresting and cute in class.

when students do bad in class, they tend to blame the teacher. i learned a lot from her and got a solid B both semesters, and im just an average student. if you're looking for an easy class, dont take her. but if you're willing to learn and put some effort in, you'll come out with a decent grade and some good knowledge about chemistry.

She has well organized lecture notes and review sessions. The class is not easy, but it is possible to get an 'A'. Just do the homework and review the lecture notes weekly. About 1/2 of the exam problems are straight out of the homework/lecture assignments- the same calculation steps, just different numbers to plug-in. I highly recommend!

She isn't the greatest prof, because her tests don't necessarily follow the book or her notes. 1/2 of test is from homework, other 1/2 is conceptual problems (these may not be from homework or from notes, but from the book). However, she generously gives alot of makeup points. She has a easy going demeaner, and is easy to talk to.

Attendance to lectures not required, but useful to know what is covered for the exam. She does not cover everything in each chapter. Test questions are rarely simlar to problems she goes over in class. Favors persians. Goes off topic a lot. Tests are somewhat difficult because theyre soo different from info she goes over in class. NOT RECOMMENDED

I don't know what the other people talking about. True, she doesn't follow the book but her tests are based on her lecture -> you don't have to read the book. How great is that. Her tests are difficult but if you go to class and take good note you'll pass. Plus, she gives extra credit if most of the class fail a test.

She is really nice! I don't think that she favors persians, she likes the people that talk to her. Her tests are hard, they are about 40% hmwk from the book(s) and 60% from the lecture. Read the book before the lecture. Rewrite the notes and see her at her office hours for hmwk help!! Do all hmwk problems and go to the tutoring center for help.

I don't understand when other people are commenting that she's only nice to Persians. This is not true!I'm a Korean dude and I genuinely enjoyed this class.She's very friendly and approachable.You yourself need to be open to her.Her test were indeed difficult, but most definitely passable if you just study!U don't know a hard professor till ALBERT

I don't understand why you guys keep saying Professor T is bad. I'm taking her class and last class I got good result. Although my English is bad, I got satisfactory response that I understand on the questions I asked and I do learn a lot. Honestly, students are the ones to blame if they do not make a lot of effort and rely on professors only.

I think she is a wonderful professor! Sure it took a while to get our test scores back, but she was extremely helpful and her lectures were so clear and to the point. Her tests were based mainly on her lectures and even though they were tricky, you could do well if you studied. Also, she is always willing to help students during office hours.

Very cool, nice, and caring. She cares for those who want to learn. She loves chemistry and it shows in her lectures. The negative feedback must be from those who fail to listen to her lectures....

Dude are you lost??? If you were in her class and awake you would know her tests are not all multiple choice, they are a mixture of multiple choice and problems. If you are going to blast someone a least be honest....

My tips - read the chapter before the lecture, even if she doesn't tell you to. This is give you more depth, and help the multiple choice questions seem less tricky. Do your homework, and do it right away. Ask for help, and ask it sooner rather than later. Do past exam papers. She is a fabulous teacher, you just need to work harder in her class.

I'm in her class now, she is very helpful!! No one mentions that she gives an extra credit presentaion on chem. worth 2-3% added to your final grade. I think she is a very fair teacher that gives you a lot of opportunities to raise your grade. The labs are easy and fun, you'll get almost all the pts. if you do the work. I would recommend her!

She is an awesome teacher and very friendly. She gives alot of extra credit opportunities and the labs are super easy points and fun! HOWEVER, the tests are incredibly hard, mainly multiple choice with one or two free response.. Test questions come from the notes and homework problems! Good luck, I totally recommend her :D

Excellent professor for those who really want to learn chemistry. Many opportunities to raise your grade, labs are easy points, but you must do the homework to do well on the exams -- strong emphasis on concept and not so much memorization.

GGGGGGOOOOOODDDDDDDD TEACHER :)dont listen to the bad comments test 1,3,4,and the final are easy! labs are easy points! basically everything is easy except test 2. just do homework finals and youll get an A :)

She's a good teacher. Seriously, don't listen to the bad reviews. Just take notes and do the homework she assigns for each exam and you'll do just fine. She warns the class about how hard exam 2 is for students, but even that wasn't too bad. I recommend her to friends taking chemistry.

She is one of the greatest teachers I have ever had. If you put your self out there (a must) she helps you in an educational and personal level. Learned a lot about Chem and how it actually applies to the real world.

Undoubtedly one of the best science instructors, and probably the best overall of all teachers at IVC. Sometimes she goes off on tangents, but she is EXCELLENT at explaining concepts, showing you how to attack chemistry problems, and making sure you have the tools needed to succeed on exams. Wish she would teach other courses as well.

The most amazing professor that I have ever had. She makes lectures clear and entertaining, fun and down to the point. The exams could get a little hard, but if you do the practice exams that are in the library, and keep up with the homework, you will do great.PEOPLE WHO ARE GIVING THIS PROFESSOR BAD RATINGS, ARE YOU SERIOUS?? MAJOR IN ART.

At first i was nervous to take this class due to the bad ratings. But after the semester ended, I felt glad that I took her. she is very clear at teaching and you learn a lot. she might be a little bit tricky with test question, but you will be prepared for the next course after taking her class. i really really reccomend her! :))

EXCELLENT PROFESSOR. She simplifies the material in lecture & provides real-world context so TAKE GOOD NOTES! Lab attendance is mandatory to bump your grade. Use the practice exams in the library. Book is needed primarily for homework so you can get away with photocopying the reserve in the library. Highly recommend. Bad reviewers are slackers!

Bestprofessor ever!!!!!!!!!!

study the notes like mad. Her tests are really hard but she gives you practice exams. She encouraged me to stick with it and shes really easy to talk to. She is a super nice lady and easy going. she has great style!(side note)

She really cares about the students, very helpful and encouraging. I hated chem before this class (horrible experience w past teachers) attend all lectures, re-write her notes, ask Qs) tests are a little hard but labs are easy and she's always there to help. Great teacher and REALLY knows the subject well. Do the work, u'll be fine. Enjoyed it

Difficult class, but she is very helpful if you seek out more help. I thought i was going to totally fail since I failed the first 2 tests, but if you work hard in lab and do decently on the other tests you should pass like I did. She is nice and makes the information easier to understand.

Prof. Tabibzadeh is a good teacher. She is nice to her students and lecture materials are as simple as they come. However, you must study, study, STUDY to pass her second test. Even if you fail it, a decent grade is still possible. Grade is 4 tests, 1 final, and labs. May or may not offer extra credit. Attendance is necessary for passing.

I love her! I have no idea why she has such a low score cause she's amazing. super clear with her notes & so laid back. I wish I could take her for all my chem classes!

Great professor

wow what an amazing teacher! absolutely loved her and she lectured very clearly. The second test was apparently hard but i did very well on it and practice the exams she put in the library so you can do well. Definitely take her if u can

Best professor

Great professor, gave the class extra credit twice just because we did well on one of the test!

This professor's material is hard, but I found her to be a good teacher. Homework wasn't mandatory but do it anyway - it's the best way to practice for the exams. Labs were straightforward, she goes over each one in detail before you start it. Attendance wasn't mandatory when I took it but don't miss classes, they're important!

Amazing lecturer. She's very clear but goes fast. Lab is very easy, just follow instructions. Tests are hard! Very detailed and tough. You must STUDY. No mandatory hw but it's helpful. She's very nice and chatty and likes students who talk.

stick to her lectures. syllabus is not accurate to determine your grade. pretty sure she curved it as there is no other way i would've received an A. Gives an extra credit examination after Test 2. Study titration curves for Test 2. Go to her office hours . No ASA's. Write down anything she writes down.

Tabibzadeh's a good teacher. Tests are challenging but if you do the work you should be good. Pay attention to her lectures and take notes, do the practice problems she assigns.

I think she was a good professor, and you could tell that she really wanted everyone to do well. Her tests were kind of hard, but if you pay attention in class and do the HW problems you should be able to do well. She also gives a decent amount of extra credit. Her only issue is that she's a slow grader; don't expect to get grades back quickly.

chemistry is not a hard course anymore with prof.T

Class is definitely tough. Exams became gradually easier, but prepare a lot for Exam 2 because it will be the hardest exam out of all 4. Best way to study is to rewrite notes and ask her if you have any questions. She does not use the textbook except for a few pages and homework is not mandatory, but it is the second best study tool.

The best professor i've ever met in IVC even though her class is tough. Her lecture is amazing and easy to understand. Just work hard on it, you can still get an A in her class. I really love Chemistry after i took her class in Spring. Good luck everyone!

Exams are exactly as her notes. right before the exam my classmates started to read some parts of the notes for the first time and after the exam, they were mad that exam was hard!well you did not read her notes! take good notes read and reread only her notes nothing else. That is all. you will get an A or B easily if you just know her notes.

Dr. T. gets a bad rep for having "hard" exams, but if you put in the time and effort to rewrite your notes and pay attention in lecture, you will do well! Her lecture notes are KEY to get a good grade. She is very clear and straightforward. She can also come off as a bit intimidating sometimes, but is still very helpful.

Dr. T. is a kind person and if you work hard, it will show. She relies on her notes for exams.

Dr. T may seem tough at first, but she is a sweetheart and genuinely cares about her students. The class is not easy, but its fair, and straightforward. Dr. T knows her stuff and will teach you what you need to know, in class. There are no PowerPoint lecture slides, but thats actually a blessing in disguise.

She is a nice lady but you have to get used to her. She can be really laid back some days, but really strict others. She can get side tracked easily. Her tests aren't horribly bad you just need to study and either get a group together or go to a tutor.

Professor T is a very good lecture teacher. she does not simply put up slides and have you read them but she explains IN DETAIL what the material is along with many examples on how to do them. As long as you show up to class, do the labs, and go over examples in class you'll be fine. The only downside is that she does not hand back labs or tests.

Dr T has been teaching chemistry for years so her lectures might seem superficial or quick but thats because she expects you to have read the chapters in the book beforehand. If you speak with her one on one she is very approachable, don't expect to be babied or treated like a high schooler.

She is a super caring person that will stop at nothing to help her students not only understand the lecture material, but also that chemistry is not a hard subject as everyone thinks. She's extremely generous and will do her best to help you pass the class (if you work for it, of course) MAJOR TIP: LECTURES ARE STRAIGHTFORWARD SO STUDY HER NOTES!

Professor T. is exactly the kind of chem professor I needed to get me through this grueling gen ed. Her lectures are sometimes a little dense but she lightens the mood with interesting (and relevant) anecdotes. She'll tell you that a happy professor is a generous professor, and she means it. Participate and show an interest, and you will pass.

If you are heading into Chem 1B at Saddleback CC - take Dr. T! For clarification, Chemistry is a harder subject for me to grasp. With that being said, Dr. T makes the material much easier to understand with detailed lectures, transparent test expectations, and a genuine interest in her students learning. Emphasis on TEST TRANSPARENCY! Dr. T rocks.