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An excellent but challenging professor who knows what he's talking about. Weak minded beware and prepare to be challenged.
not an instructor to take if you have no previous chem., doesn't explain well, hard long tests, would not recommend this instructor (unfortunatly at this time he is the only one)
I had this teacher for intro to chemistry. He goes to fast, and it is hard to understand his meaning if you have no previous chemistry skills. I will be taking chemistry through another college. He don't know how to explain things well.
I really enjoy Dr.Teets. I understand what he is talking about and he makes more sense than most of the high school chemisty teachers. He's not easy, but really good. 2 thumbs up!
Difficult course that this guy insists on making 10 times harder. Unfortunately he is about the only Chem teacher and seems to feel it is his job to weed out all non-science geniuses. He seems to forget this is a pre-req for majors other than science. I'd recommend looking elsewhere.
This guy pretty much sucks. He is a snide ****. If you go to his office for help be prepared to be belittled. He will look at you as if you are dumb. "What you don't know how to do this?" He said that to me a few times. He tries to be as intimidating as possible. He is a very hard grader. No Part
I took reg chem and AP chem in highschool and managed to make an A in both. I Love chem. but this class was extremely difficult for me. I thought he did well in lecturing and asking if we needed help, but even when i had studyed tons I did horrible on the tests and made a C
Very unfair when it comes to grading his tests. Unclear and WAY to fast in lector.
Nice guy and a great teacher that rewards hard work, period. He gives you the information you need in lecture and tests you only on what he has covered. Chemistry is a difficult subject that requires a great deal of study. Don't confuse a difficult subject for a difficult teacher.
I like Dr. Teets. He is a very funny and layed back professor. He has clear and consise note taking and reviews and makes very good examples for what he is teaching. The tests are hard, but what do you expect? It's college, get over it, right?
The students that complain about Dr. Teets I am convinced are lazy and incapable. Yes, his tests are difficult, but the answers are online to be studied and previewed. Honestly. He knows his stuff and he is entertaining. He is perky and amusing, and I find him a pleasure to listen to.
Had to take the class twice because it was so difficult but I got it the second time through. I finally understand everything now and I do think that he taught everything like he should have. He knows his stuff and if you work HARD and study a lot you can do ok in there. It is VERY difficult though
Nice guy, hard class. I got out because I found myself doing nothing but chem in my spare time, and I had 3 other classes to deal with. He's a great teacher and is extremely knowledgable, but don't walk in expecting an easy A. Expect a hard-won C.
no good.
DO NOT TAKE CLASS FM TEETS. He is rude when you ask for help. He belittles students in class. People think he is funny. It is not fun to be treated poorly by someone you pay to teach you. Go elsewhere if you want to learn.
Do not take Teets. He does not explain well, and when you ask questions and turns it around to make you feel stupid....
By far the most difficult teacher I have ever had. Extremely confusing, not very helpful.
Dr. Teets is somewhat impacient with students, especially when asking questions in class. The class is not extremly difficult, it does requires outside studying. At the begining he tells you exactly what you need to do to succeed, work the problems at the end of the chapter. His lectures are mildly amusing and somewhat entertaining.
Teets is by the WORST teacher that I have ever had.... Do yourself a favor don't take him.....
He doesn't seem to use as much detail as he should for his notes. I am sure he would be willing to help if you needed it. He always asks if u have any questions and he is goofy. Its easy to pay attention in his class...the notes and matieral just isnt as clear as it should be.
Dr. Teet's teaching method makes this class virtually incomprehensible. I have never done this poorly in a class. Yes, he does make his testing materials readily available for students, but what help is all of this information if you do not understand it in the first place? He does have a sense of humor though, so there is one plus!
I made it pastlinear algebra with As, so by no means am I a tard. But Jesus Christ! Never in my life have I scored so low on a test. Absolutely ridiculous. If you want a teacher that will mark a problem wrong because you spelled Fluorine without the e at the end, take Teets. The two class test averages before I audited the class were 45 and 39...
stay away...
I have never had as much trouble with a class as I did with Teets. He is impossible. He gave us no work to take home, which always helped me in learning the material. All he does is stand in front of the class and lecture for an hour. He is by far the WORST teacher I have everhad!
DOES NOT EXPLAIN TO THE CLASS, TESTS ARE NOT ON WHAT WAS STUDIED
Great teacher, very livley lectures
He is so insanely hard! If yout don't know anything else about him no that he's HARD. The matetrial is difficult and it isn't explained well. He has an odd sense of humor and makes me laugh, but that was about the only good thing in that class.
excellent professor. Teaches in an interesting way, focusing on concepts. Also goes fast enough so you can connect different ideas together, especially for equilibrium. Just do the practice tests in library and you'll be fine. If you think class is intimidating, you'll be intimidated. Just be relaxed and listen in class
If you are a chemistry wiz & do not need teaching or explanation- take him. If not, stay AWAY. He DOES NOT explain lectures, moves WAY too fast, and assumes everyone has a foundation of chemistry knowledge. I had to drop, it was impossinble, majority of class fails..
Useless as an instructor, rumor has it that his pass rate is around 30%, I believe it! He never returned any of my emails and it’s a computer based class! Stay away! Even my other professors warned me and told me to go to a different college for chemistry. I graduate next semester with straight A's and B's and one D I barely squeeeked out from him.
This is the hardest teacher I've ever had. He makes you feel like a complete idiot if you ask a question! I would definitely NOT take him again!
Dr. Teets is very good. Chemistry is very hard. The teets-inator puts sample tests in the library which mirror the tests you will take. He allows a drop test. He goes out of his way for students. But Chemistry is very hard. Expect half of the class to withdraw.
Information given is never on tests. If you take this class, make sure you get copies of old tests and make sure you study them! Teets doesn't care if you pass or fail. Not personable.
Great Teacher! his tests came from the distance learning on line. The more quizzes you took the more answers you saw. You have to ask questions if you dont understand. he will answer you but you must be specific. Half my class failed but no one ever asked a single question....i asked questions and took as many quizzes as i could. My grade over 100
If you take a distance learning course with him, just know that you're on your own. He'll probably never answer your emails like he never answered mine.
Teets is cool, but goes into so much more detail than is needed. Gets you hooked up on those details & then gives you 1 related ? on the test. Do the hmwk & EC quizzes ? pulled from them. Final is standard so totally diff than his tests. Make sure to study the ACS guide, not his notes/tests. He gives the opport for improvement w/ 34 poss EC pts.
Hard as hell but if you can take it you learn a ton. He is the professor to take if you actually want to learn chemistry. He is nice and will help you if you ASK for it. Also, if your class is full of morons he will curve massively but if there are curve busters beware. His class is lightyears harder and better than struck. Take teets to learn.
Never helpful, always sarcastic in answering questions. Terrible!
Excellent Instructor. Hard class. He does NOT spoon-feed you. The lectures are clear and concise. The information is there and it is expected that you will do the work. He has a sense of humor. Plan to take CHM 1 from him as well.
This class really wasn't hard. Teets gives a crazy amount of bonus and tells you every question you might see on the tests. Just don't rely solely on the lectures. Study the book, then do the online quizzes and suggested homework. This way, you'll be prepared for the tests AND pick up a lot of bonus points.
If you have had high school chemistry recently, and at lease intermediate Algebra, you will probably do just fine in Chem/Sci., but if you haven't, be prepared to work hard to catch yourself up. He is very interesting and very nice, but not always an in-depth kind of explainer. I would suggest sharpening your math skills first.
DO NOT TAKE HIM!!! He teaches stuff that will ot be on the test and then tests on stuff that he did not teach. Sarcastic and doesn't care about his students, he gets paid anyway.
I am takin him this semester online and he is by far the worst teacher I have ever had. He never returns an email or will return your phone call. Don't take him or his online class if your not good at chemistry because your pretty much on your own because he is no help at all. Worst teacher I've ever had!!!!!!
Horrible teacher. His class is so ridiculously hard. I've heard he's the most dropped teacher on this campus.
Dr. Teets Is the worst teacher I have ever had! He is rude, unhelpful, and a jerk! Trying to contact him in his office is nearly impossible and when you finally do he offers no help. Don't expect to learn anything from him just use your text book. The only benefit to his class is that he gives lots of extra credit.
Before you decide to take Teets, be sure to look back at your baby pics and unless you were born with a beaker in one hand and had a birthmark on your rear end that resembles a balanced chemical equation, DON'T TAKE HIM! He goes out of his way to make his exams hard with his "gotcha" style questions. I ended up with a B so I'm not lazy or stupid.
Just took Teets. i didnt mind his personality. i do think he is a sloppy grader and will make errors on his grading. if i would have known that i would have examined my returned tests more. his final for chem 1046 is impossible. i wish i would have done more extra credit to soften the blow of the final. only 5 people passed the class....
Very hard to follow when he is instructing. You NEED the book to go back and make sense of everything he puts on the board.
Teets seems to believe that the first day we walked into class we all have phds in chemistry. I would reccomend eating dog crap before putting myself through his class again.
CHM1045C- Funny guy, I didn't mind his personality. I also think he is a sloppy grader, no office hours. He gives online quizzes as extra credit, and don't have to write lab report. Make sure to use his sample tests from library.
If your going to NWFSC and you need Chem and you dont go to Collegiate High school take someone else
He assigns a lot of homework (which is not mandatory) and online quizes (also not mandatory); however, ALL of his exam questions come directly from these. He is very critical of work (sig figs, units, etc). Not recommended if you are looking for an easy A. Very tough but knowledgable and fair teacher. Dont believe all the negative hype.
He is a POMPOUS jerk. No people skills and can not be fired due to his tenure, no matter how awful of a teacher he really is.
worst teacher of my entire life. doesnt like to explain things more than once or twice. leaves the room while your working on labs, no help at all. plus unless your just awesome at chem you will have to study for 50 hours to get an A on his tests.
Im a current physician assistant (grad) student and I have had my fair share of hard teachers. Teets is by far the hardest teacher I have ever had and one of the hardest B's i have ever made. My best piece of advice for you: do ALL the practice questions in the book. twice. then go to office hrs for the ones you cant figure out.
Mr. Teets is very unhelpful. I would try to ask questions before/after class and he would just roll his eyes at me and give two word responces. He doesn't care about his students is the impression he made on me. Would not reccommend.
SUPER HARD!! If you suck at math, dont take him.. or this class at all. He has a habit of mumbling to himself and its difficult to understand him. Never have hwk, but his test are killer. Doesnt let you use notes or formulas.. on the brightside, labs are fun.
This professor is not helpful at all. He does not teach well, he just gives you problems and expects you to know how to do them. If you do the online quizzes you can get extra credit... you will need it. Don't take him.
I am now a grad student working toward medical school who took Teets in 2004. Looking back,he was the toughest teacher I ever had. I worked TOO hard for a C!
I had a tutor, went to class every day, studied for his class religiously. Doesn't curve any test grades. My class average would be a 60 and i would get a 75 so i thought in the end i'd have at least a B. I spent MY LIFE studying for his class to get a C. If you take teets you will learn the material. But if you want a FAIR grade look elsewhere
This is by far the hardest class I have ever taken, and with the worst professor. Went to go see him for help, his office is a mess, and came out scratching my head even more. Also went to tutors and did not improve my grade. Recommend taking another teacher or an easy physical science class for the physical science credit.
He mumbles, very sloppy with his formulas while teaching, he doesn't like answering questions in class, doesn't have a review for tests, WORST teacher. He may know chemistry but he can not teach it. Doesn't like to answer questions when asked something in class and rolls his eyes at students. If you want to enjoy chem1, take anyone but Teets.
By far the worst teacher I have ever had and I think he thrives on it. Seriously a bad person, he does not care when you understand, and will not stop to explain. Will look at you like you are an idiot if you even dare to open your mouth to ask a question. His goal is to make you drop and/or fail, no other options. DO NOT TAKE THIS TEACHER!
He is really smart and knows a lot about chemistry. However he is not so great at teaching. He explains things very fast and it was hard for me to understand what he was talking about. Unless you are really good at chemistry, I don't recommend taking him.
Terrible teacher he worked his hardest the first half of the semester to get as many people to drop out as possible. He refuses to answer questions. He enjoys watching people struggle. He knows what he is teaching so well he can?t explain it.
This instructor should be in private industry; he should NOT be teaching students who don't know much about the subject matter. He is a sloppy grader, he is disorganized, and he has no desire to instruct. Why is he still teaching is what I would like to know.
I really don't like this teacher at all. I should probably mention I'm a straight A's student too. That is, until I came to this class... When I say that, I don't mean it's challenging. I mean it's just rediculos. Especially the insane Mastering Chemistry part.
Not as bad as everyone says. Yes, chemistry is hard and requires a LOT of studying but that's with any professor, not only Teets. His tests are extremely diffuclt but he has old tests available in the library. Also has a good sense of humor. Don't be late (he hates that). If have any questions, wait until he asks if anybody has questions.
REDICULOUS! He is very smart, but he is not helpful at all. He answers questions with more questions. He gives examples from more difficult sections then expects students to just know how to do theses things. He forgets that we are trying to learn, and that we have almost no prior knowledge. I tried very hard, but could not keep up with him.
Take notes. He teaches by EXAMPLES only- combining sections but doesn't really explain. Understanding is self-taught by connecting notes with the book. Do the D2Ls- they are the questions on the tests. Either you get it, or you don't. Expect the worse and you'll be fine. Read these comments to see other quirks. Come prepared.
By far the hardest I've had to work for a B. His tests are difficult, put in 10+ studying per test to come out with a B. Get the easy online points. Bad.
Dr. Teets is a nice guy, but TERRIBLE at teaching INTRO Chem! When you don't understand something from his incomprehensible examples, he points to the same thing that you don't get, never explains further. He teaches as if you were organic chemists. Chemistry is hard, but he makes it impossible!!
The man is very intelligent and knows his field well. However, he is terrible at teaching and I'm not sure why he still has a job. His notes are "all over the place," he hardly answers questions and tests sometimes don't even reflect what was covered in class. CHM is difficult enough as is; Don't take unless Chem is something you're REALLY good at.
Took Organic I & II with him. I love chemistry, but his class has made me hate organic chemistry with a passion. He seems like he doesn't really care how well students do, or if we actually learn anything. I worked my butt off and passed, but I would not recommend him to anyone. He is very knowledgeable, but absolutely awful at teaching.
He knew what he was talking about but if you aren't very knowledgeable about chemistry, he won't be a great professor for you. When asked to explain something, he just repeats himself without further explanation. I HIGHLY recommend reading the chapter before he lectures. He uses questions off of D2L for his tests, so do the online quizzes! chem sci
He was absolutely terrible. Please dont go and save yourself. If there are no other teachers available, then too bad dont take the class. ABSOLUTELY TERRIBLE.
Great teacher, very helpful if you show interest in what he loves to do-chemistry.
Teaches what you need to know for the exams. Just do the practice questions and be sure to understand them. He has a weird sense of humor but knows the subject very well.
By far the worst class I've ever had! Lectures/test questions are all over the place. I'd recommend going to another school just to avoid his class if nothing else is available!
He starts the class asking if anyone has any questions. During lectures, he will keep going until someone raises their hand. The tests were all multiple choice; some of the questions were straight from the D2L practice quizzes he provides. He is very knowledgeable and I would recommend him to get through this course.
Worst chemistry teacher I've ever had. He is knowledgeable, but can't break down the material for people to understand. He piles on hours of online homework even though people don't understand the material. I ended up auditing this class, and I will be taking it with a different instructor next semester. Stay away from Dr. Teets.
The hardest I ever worked for a B in my life! I actually didn't mind Teets though. I sailed through every other class leading up to that point so it was cool to be challenged. Chemistry is difficult material. Expect about 60% of your out of class study time to be consumed by this course. The amount of homework is ridiculous, but necessary.
Dr. Teets is a difficult professor. He gives at 3 hours of online homework a week,but he does teach you what you need to know. Put in the time and effort, especially for tests and you will get a good grade. If you are a science major, he is good teacher to have. This class is NOT easy, but Dr. Teets is willing to help when you need it.
Dr. Teets is a really cool guy and a great teacher . His class is the toughest I have ever taken and at times I hated it but it was worth it. A lot of reviews say Teets is a bad instructor but that is completely false. The material is just tough . He prepares you well and teachers you to think critically. Tough but one of my best instructors ever!!
um... Idk what was up with the dude but whenever I had a question I would email him and would -never - get a reply. The only reason why he did was because I had to sic the Dean on him AFTER WEEK AND A HALF. I had two more questions about a week before the final no reply.. DO NOT TAKE ONLINE. IF YOU NEED HELP GET PEARSON ONLINE OR ANOTHER CLASS
Didn't receive answers to questions and his knowledge is way above teaching a basic chemistry class.
By far the worst instructor Ive had. He does not explain things clearly enough for people to understand and when he does he trails off into something else. When I had questions and emailed him, I would NEVER get a responce back.
He can be hard to understand at times, but if you use the information he posts online you'll definitely get a good grade. All you have to do is study, and if you don't understand something you can always ask. He really is a nice guy.
If you are prepared to hate your life, then you are prepared to take college chemistry with Dr. Teets. When talking he will slowly become quieter and transition into a subtle mumble, this is when he provides the most important information that you will need for the tests. "Yall did very well. Average grade was 64 on this test." Moment i dropped.
If you're serious about learning chemistry, Dr. Teets is a great teacher. I took Ochem 1 & 2 with him and wish he taught more. His expectations set you up for success, make you a better student. He has come around over the years, you definitely want a letter of rec for your program applications from him. You get what you put in.
Dr. Teets is a brilliant man, nice man but not a good teacher. The class was extremely hard and he rarely responded to emails and would repeat himself again when I asked him to explain further. If you want a challenge take him! If not STAY AWAY!
Never liked his class because he is way to hard. Never take again! beware of his class.
His class is beyond that of regular chemistry students. He is smart but not a good teacher. He should go into private industry or something! His teaching style lures you into a false sense of security. His notes cover only 1 percent of the test.
Trust the other raters: he is an awful teacher. He is way too hard on students. And he is a slow responder to emails and calls. Don't take him!
IF YOU ARE NOT SERIOUS ABOUT LEARNING, PREPARE TO FAIL!!! This class is difficult, but Dr. Teets is trying to breed intelligent students, not morons who wish to skip class and get an easy A. Just work hard, ask questions, and be prepared to learn.
hard but fair
This professor flew through the material. When asked questions he replied in a demeaning manner and made the students feel stupid. He was not worried about wether the material was understood, gave questions on tests that were not throughly gone over, and relied heavily on the online homework to teach the material.
Dr. Teets is a fantastic instructor. He is very clear and is always there to help. The class itself is difficult, but he does his best to make the material fun and relevant. He gives extra credit opportunities and genuinely cares about his students' success. He is a teacher that loves what he does and is always there to help.
I was really nervous about taking Dr. Teets, but after this semester I feel more confident. He's got a really great, dry sense of humor (though I can see where more sensitive students might take it personally). Participating and doing the homework will make a big difference in if you pass or fail. He's more invested in the invested students.
I have never made below an A in my life. He is probably the worst professor at NWFSC. He is so unhelpful. He makes you feel stupid when you ask a question. I did all of the homework, which took about 4 hours every time he assigned it and ended up with a C in the class. I would eveb go to tutoring. If you want to ruin your GPA take Teets for sure.
VERY POOR ability to teach/communicate. His heart is not into teaching. Not asking for a handout/ easy grade, but rather a proper learning opportunity. We are going to school to better our lives, education and ultimately the world. Chemistry is a difficult subject & especially on your own. No A's ever given in here!!Avoid his GPA lowering class.
He's a good teacher, but it is a hard class. His tests are very similar to what he teaches but your going to have to put time in to learn the material there is no way around it.
Not that bad of a teacher. Most of the homework is on d2l. If you miss class you will be lost. Test are on the material you do on d2l. He is kind of rode if you don't understand some thing. But all in all of you do the studying and work you should pass.
Terrible teacher. He is very vague when you ask him a question and he is also extremely rude when you talk to him, so be prepared to be clueless. Gives out too much homework and tests and will try to cram too much into a short period of time. study the homework and previous test. Honestly take any other teacher but him!
I highly recommend not taking Dr. Teets if you are not the type of student that can learn and research on your own. I really felt the sense that he does not have a genuine concern for his students and couldn't care less if they pass or fail. This is not the type of teacher you want to have if you are trying to get into a competitive program.
SOOOOO BORING!!! honestly he ruined chem.. He made it way harder than had to be. you have to learn it on your own basically. his voice sound like Kermit the frog(very annoying). trust me he gets worse as the semester goes on.
If you want to teach yourself chemistry for credit take Teets. But if you actually want the teacher to provide instruction and explanation then he is not the teacher for you. Lecture is minimally helpful and tests are much more difficult than the practice problems on d2l or in class.
he goes to fast over the work and does not do well explaining the equations his test and study guides are 2 totally different things. I wouldn't recommend him ever to any with any difficulties learning or coming back into college. if your right out of high school yeah no problem but he is a horrible instructor but pretty nice until you ask a ?
Really tough professor. I asked for help because I wasn't learning the material. Didn't offer help. I would do great on online homework and the Exams and class lectures didnt match up. Pretty Bad experience.
It's hard to fully understand what he is explaining. He is all over the place when during his lecture. I learned more on my own by reading the chapter and not listen to his lecture. He doesn't tell you when the "online quizzes" are open or due, and only keeps them open for maybe 2-3 days without any warning.
Knows his chemistry. While he has a few flaws (talks to the board, voice will trail off, sketchy office hrs), he's not a bad instructor. He gives clear lectures, provides great sample exams, outlines a path to succeed (preread textbook; do practice problems; lecture alone won't cut it, self initiative required). Loved his dry sense of humor.
Personally, it is easier if you get to know him. He may be intimidating at first, but he truly is a dream professor. Prior to signing up for his CHM1045C class, I knew the workload I signed up for, as well as, the difficulty. He does not simply give you the answer. He allows you to process the information and use it for yourself. READ THE LAB!!!
This class is very much a self taught class, you will not pass if you don't teach yourself. Study VERY hard for tests; the study tests won't help. I would have liked the class better if it was only a self taught class as apposed to self-study AND mandatory lectures. Expect lots of homework. Information/updates are usually last minute sent by email.
WORST TEACHER EVER! DO NOT, I MEAN DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS WITH THIS TEACHER
Amazing chemistry teachers! Defiantly take over struck. There's an insane amount of homework but its only worth like 10%. I did like half and got a A in the class. Explains things really well and got the class involved by asking questions. He doesn't just want to memorize but actually understand.
I am currently taking his series and would not consider another professor. He recently is adjusting his teaching style; however, do not over look online assignments. Practice exams are very useful. CHM1045C and CHM1046C finals are a state-standardized and often described as nothing like the course. Multiple opportunities to bring up your grade.
Dr. Teets was by far the worst professor I have ever had. He made chem 2 miserable, and if you asked for help or went to office hours he will make you feel stupid. He never replied to emails. He leaves class to let you figure out how to do lab on your own. The practice exams arent helpful. Take this class anywhere else and save yourself the agony.
Teacher hasn't responded to 20+ topics created in the discussions board meat to contact the teacher, he also hasn't responded to anyone's emails. The classwork consists of multiple choice tests that you have to make 80% on or above. None of the work shows you what answer were marked wrong and what the correct answers were, so its a guessing game.
First things first, Chemistry is hard!!! There is no easy path or magical teacher who will make it easy. You will have to study, for hours and hours, if you want to do well. You will have to read the chapter, you will have to take notes and you will most likely have to seek out a study group. My only real complaint is he is condescending.
I thought I was going to have a pleasant year in college. Then, I met Kurt Teets. I had a strong chemistry background, but nothing could save me from his GPA slashing class. He leaves during labs, doesn't teach diddily squat, and ignores emails. If you want to not cry every night, avoid this class at all costs! I did like his sweaters though. #FYEE
He will not get back to you if you email him more than once throughout the semester. I took Chemistry online, he was rude if you emailed him. Good luck.
I missed class due to anaphylaxis; I missed lecture and a lab that he wouldn't let me make up. There was the "having to teach yourself" aspect, which honestly didn't help because I didn't have time outside of my full-time job to teach myself and made me feel like the class was more important than having money to pay bills. TLDR: not a fan. At all.
DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS ONLINE!!! I missed the midterm because it was in a completely different place than the rest of the tests, but it was worth 40% of the grade so I automatically failed the class despite doing well in the rest of the class. He takes 3+ days to respond to emails, and at that point it's too late to fix whatever problem you had.
He strangely has 2 separate class blocks, the one with the assignments he has to MANUALLY add you in- and he wont do so unless you email him. Secondly, theres no deadline being posted? You just have to continuously check the syllabus for when things are suppose to be done. Will not respond to emails or question. Dont take this class.
The homework is a way to learn the material, but with it only being 10% of the grade, it doesn't really help. Labs are another 10% in which he isn't helpful as he leaves the room. Must get outside help early on in class (youtube/tutor). Your grade is made up of mostly test scores. It sucks for those with test anxiety!
This man knows his stuff. You put in hard work, you get a good grade. Keep open communication with him - and be respectful.
He is fair in that he gives you an advantage when taking test and drops lowest test grade. He left during labs and when asked questions (that maybe we should have known the answer to) he got furious and got an attitude. He does belittle you when you ask questions. To truly understand you must study on your own. Lacks people skills.
I had Dr. Teets for Chem 1 and Chem 2 this current semester. In Chem 1 I barely passed with a C-, and the only thing that saved me there was the fact that 2 tests were online and one low test score was dropped. He was the only teacher available for Chem 2, im not passing the class. He gets angry when u ask questions, and makes you feel bad.
Bring your scientific calculator or you'll fail. Look up ideas outside of class. He brushes over the chapter, assume you'll be teaching yourself. Tests aren't horrible if you do the homework. Homework is the worst - taking 3+ hours per chapter but only 10% of the grade. Does curve tests. Labs are basically solo, find a partner day 1 & work together
He knows Chemistry in and out. Will make you work for an A. Leaves during labs and doesn't respond to emails. If you put in the work, do practice problems, show up to class, study, you will get an A.
No effort into teaching his teachings and never responds to emails from his students.
Has very few assignments, but gives many chances for extra credit.
The hardest class you can take and only a 20% pass rate for my class. Don't take him.
Alright so this is my second time taking this guy and he is still the same, he doesn't care for his students and doesn't let you ask questions. No good reviews are given and his lectures are dry and tiresome. If you mess up his tests or miss one (and you will) he doesn't shed mercy he only curves, but if you didn't show it's a no-go. Save yourself
He grades tough, doesn't teach, and the study guides have nothing to do with the tests. He disappears for 20 minutes at a time during labs and leaves you to teach yourself. No outside help is given. Do NOT take him if you do not have to.
You need to work for this grade and teach yourself outside of class if confused. He knows his stuff but often answers questions in a condescending manner. It's hard but it's passable. Do the study guides before tests as they can help get an understanding of what'll be on the test but they're not great. Ask questions but don't expect good answers.
I had Dr. Teets for two Semesters (CHM 1032 & CHM 1045) before transferring from NWFSC to UWF for CHM 1046. His class can be very difficult, but I am far ahead of my peers at UWF in knowledge and efficiency in key procedures. It will be a lot of work, but if you are seeking any degree where chemistry is a core aspect then it is worth the effort.
The comments that rate Dr. Teets badly claim he's a tough grader/rude. If you take chem, no teacher grades easy: they prepare you for the standardized final exam, and he prepares you well. He has a great sense of humor, reminds me of a sweet, zany grandpa. Tbh, if you do poorly, you'd think he's rude. He's not nearly as bad as he's made out to be!
He isn't a horrible professor. If you do bad on the exams you WILL NOT PASS. Take intro to chem before you take him if you want to save yourself
I took Chemical science, it was a session 3 class, October- December, two days a week. He knows the material. HOWEVER... He just talks about the subject. When you ask for help, he tells you to go online through canvas. There's just a bunch of notes posted. I was complete lost in that class. Do not take this class unless it helps with your major.
I did not have any issues with this professor. He was responsive when I emailed. Chemistry was a hard subject to learn online, and I did have to put in a good amount of work. The videos provided were helpful, and I knew what to expect on the tests. Was it a fun class? Not really. Did I learn stuff I absolutely had no clue about, Yes.
Useless lectures that lack any context or relevance on the exams you're given. Links you to KhanAcademy every lesson. Locks out ALL of the past graded content so you can't even use it for review after a week. ZERO pre-test/final review. Median test scores have been < 57. Trust the ratings, this guy doesn't care & should never host an online class.
This professor lectures at a fast pace and will move on to the next chapter without students taking the exam for the previous chapters.
For Orgo I, I, an A student, made under a 60 on the 4 tests worth 80%. Curved grades let me pass. You teach yourself for hours to fail. Also, had a scary lab experience. I erred - added my solution to waste - and in anger, he threw the beaker across the long tables, splattering everywhere. I am still terrified of labs, think of it every class.
Do not take this class at all. He knows his stuff but fails to break stuff down into simpeler turms during lecture. His exams have got to be some the hardest question from the subject of chemistry. chemistry is not supposed to be this hard especially for people like me who just need the credit and dont want to become a chem major.
methods are not clear, not to mention how much the exams weigh against your grade.
By far the worst professor I've ever taken. Do not take his class if you want to keep your sanity. Vague in his lectures, doesn't explain well, and is terrible at teaching chemistry, which is already a hard 3-hour course. He makes it 2x harder by using Aleks for homework, which is extremely time-consuming. Handwriting is barely legible too.
Relies solely on ALEKS to teach. Exams do NOT match anything he teaches. DOES NOT RESPOND TO EMAILS. Will not simplify the equations and will just simply repeat the problem and look at you dumbly as if you're not in the class to learn.
This class was absolutely HORRENDOUS. Don't take this class if you don't have to. Long lectures, there was a curve every test because he failed to teach his students. We were averaging 60s and loads of hw. Labs were minimal & felt like that was the only time I learned something. Tests were over things we didn't cover as well. Horrible professor.
Does not like to help when asked for more examples. Does not know how to post exams online properly. Knows chemistry, but does not teach it very well. If they get another chemistry professor take them instead. No exam prep or help. When I took him in person as well he would go over chapters that were not on the upcoming exam.
The homework was extremely difficult. His teaching style doesn't work well for me. May work for others though.
This professor does not care about his students at all. He briefly goes over the material once but if you need further help he is absolutely no help. I would recommend a tutor.
This teacher is by far the worst teacher I've ever had. He is well knowledgeable in chemistry, but he has no idea how to teach students. He is extremely hard on grading, and he goes very fast for lectures. I ended up teaching myself more about chemistry than he did, I just wish I could've gotten a refund.
DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS. I had to withdraw and retake it over the summer. I am a student who always gets A's but in this class, I BARELY got a C. The teacher is lazy and awful. On one of the quizzes I got a 40% and it made my mental health spiral. Turns out he just forgot to put the correct answers in and I got a 63%.
Teets isn't a bad professor. He is the worst teacher I have ever had in my life. His online Physical science class makes no sense. He only uses YouTube videos to teach you instead of actually doing his job and recording lectures that actually cover what is on the homework assignments. For your well-being do not take his classes. You've been warned.
This is by far the worst online class I have taken. 90% of your grade comes from Respondus lockdown browser exams, and 10% homework. The textbook sucks, but you have to buy it to complete the homework assignments. Says exam questions come from extra credit quizzes, doesn't hold true. He uses YouTube video links as lessons.
This is by far the worse online class I have taken or I guess tried. I just had to withdraw from this class for the second since I didn't want my gpa to drop. I am already not good with chemistry and this class lacks any help or instruction. The professor also does not post the exams a couple days before it is due, so not much time to prepare.
I will never take chem at NWFSC again. After studying for hours every day like Prof. Teets demands, I barely survived the class. Curriculum consists of confusing lectures and linked YouTube videos. Close to 100 hours of ALEKS problems that aren't on the exams. The exams are worth 90% of the grade. Save yourself the agony and avoid at all costs.
This professor is by far the worst I have ever taken. I am a A/B student, however, he changed that for me. If you miss a class you might as well just drop the class while you can because you will never recover.
If you take this online, have a hard time learning on your own, and need additional help for certain things, Teets is not for you. I have a learning disability and there were multiple times where I went for help and was simply told to "read the textbook" (which I did, I just find it easier to get concepts explained more in depth). Hard content too.
Like many other reviews say, if you are not a super genius at chemistry then do not expect to excel in ANY of this teacher's classes. After hours of tedious homework, you will have learned nothing. The tests are worth 80/90% of your grade and they are incredibly tough compared to questions in class. Class averages are usually in the low 70s at best
The main problem is that he applies the concept before it is understood. He covers everything, but expects you to know the material; so what's the point of the lecture then?
This professor loves to twist exam questions from the practice tests and homework. He specifies in the syllabus that you will not pass the class if you only do the homework. You have to do practice exams and the extra practice questions that are provided. I only have a C- and have spent thousands on tutoring. I am typically a straight A student.
This class requires attention. This course does require you to use a third party website to do homework and read the material. finally, quizzes and the final combined make up 90% of your grade and the rest toward homework . He does go over the material in class, but it's up to you to fill in the gaps by reading on your own time.
Don't take this class unless you really have to, it's not an easy A. I thought it would be, but the notes do not reflect the homework or test. I think he's tenured so he doesn't really care about the students.
Teets doesn't provide his own lectures; He puts YouTube video links in the modules as his lectures. His test questions come from the homework and extra credit quizzes, but questions are modified. He requires Respondus Lockdown Browser so the test material requires memorization of concepts that he doesn't actually teach. If you can, AVOID him.
Hardest course of my degree. You will be expected to read the chapters, grasp concepts, do homework on another purchased site. If you have weak understanding of the elemental table, how chemicals interact or want to calculate the force between a baby closer to the moon and a doctor who's a few feet from the baby: don't do it.
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