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Dr. Theriot is a terrible professor especially during the summer semesters. He does not care about the students and does not grade on a curve nor gives partial credit.He is nice but not when grading.(summer session)
Do not take his class if you will need chemistry in the future. It will waste your time and you won't learn anything.
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He is an awesome professor if you only need a science credit and do not feel like putting much effort in something you wont need (like Chemistry for a finance major).
This is the professor to take for those of you who can't stand science but have to take it as a core requirement. You won't learn anything you need for the future,but if you study the examples before the tests,you'll pass the class. He is nice too, not pretentious, like MANY insecure unt profs.
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Don't ever take Theriot. He's awful, he wastes time telling stupid stories and spends too much time goofing off trying to get approval. Do yourself a favor and take earth science or astronomy.
i hate science. i was told this was an easy class. it was until the end. the lab was A-okay. theriot wasted my time every morning with his nonsense and stupid jokes. his jokes about phoning a friend??? i forgot the name he used...UGH....give me a break PLEASE!!! no bueno people...
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His tests are the sample questions out of the book with the numbers changed (sometimes). He "teaches" by doing those sample problems in class. His lectures consist primarily of stories about women he's known with a problem or two thrown in. The only way to do well on his tests is to memorize the problems & their steps.
Theriot is the perfect professor for someone just trying to take out their physical science requirement for the university core. He makes his expectations very clear; his problems on the test come straight from the examples in the book, and his "essay" questions and answers are given before tests. If you miss a test, he lets you take it next time.
awesome really easy!! cute older man!! he thinks he is like 20 something though!! very funny!!
The tests were easy because he just used the practice problems out of the book. I made an A, but didn't learn a single thing about chemistry. If you want to learn the subject don't take this class.
was extremely easy but i didnt learn anything. had to take o-chem the next semester and was clueless w basic chemistry. uhh oh! but if ur just taking it for core --- def take him!
VERY EASY. Exam made up of 10 questions. He tells you the essay before the test. Questions come from the examples out of the book. Don't even need to read the chapters. Getting the older edition of the book will save you about 30 bucks. He is long winded and it is not mandatory to go to class. Will let you take test at any point in the semester.
He is one of the coolest teachers I ever had in college. No need to read chps, the examples from the lecture are the exact ones ont he test. He tells you the essay and if you dont want to take the test you can take it at the recitation or on another test day. So nice and very funny and goofy. Take this class if you only need science for core!!!
All of the test questions come straight from the examples, but be sure to go so that you can get the essay. At the end of the semester he made my 78.9 a B. So if you go talk to him any thing can happen. Talks a lot off topic, but nice Professor.
He is super nice! Class attendance isn't madatory but make sure to go during reviews. Questions come from examples in the book and he will tell you what to study for test. Not heavy reading! Most students in the class are not science majors and he knows that. If you need science class take him, easy grade!!!! Got a B.
THIS TEACHER IS THE BEST! IF YOU'RE A NON SCIENCE MAJOR AND JUST NEED A SCIENCE CREDIT, TAKE HIM!!! ALL QUESTIONS ON THE TEST COME FROM THE BOOK. I DIDN'T ATTEND EVERY CLASS BUT MADE AN "A" FOR MY FINAL GRADE!
VERY EASY A!!! I'm not a science major, don't care much for chemistry, and skipped at least 6-7 classes YET made an A in the class with minimal studying. He is VERY lenient with grades and allows you to make up exams or take them at a later date typically. Very understanding and helpful. THIS IS AN EASY A!!!
He is great! He is very funny! His tests are the problems from the examples from the book. You dont have to go to class if you dont want to. But is is recommended that you at least have a friend tell you what problems will be on the test.
Very easy class. If you need a science credit, take this class. Tests are the exact same examples from the text book. EASY!
This class was a very easy A. The professor is funny and very helpful. The tests come straight from the multiple choice practice tests in the book. If you like your grade, then you don't have to take the final.
He is a good teacher and entertaining. He is good if you want to just get through science. If you think that you may need Chemistry someday, don't take him. I have made a decision to go to medical school which is EXTREMELY hard for non science majors. I will for sure have to take chemistry over again because I learned nothing.
An easy A
I've never taken an easier class, whether it be in college or high school. He makes it easy because he knows its for non-majors. Easy A for sure. All the tests are straight from the book.
He is by far one of the worst Professors I've had while at UNT. He doesn't teach you anything, you don't need to go to class, just look over the problems from the book because they will be exactly like that on your tests. If you're wanting to learn anything this is not the class for you. If you want an easy A and don't mind teaching yourself go for
The easiest A I have ever earned in college! I highly recommend this class if you are a non-science major.
Don't have to attend class, just study the examples. If you have a question he does try to explain to you. He knows what he's talking about but he will go off and talk about random things. Overall good class. I recommend this class if you're trying to raise your GPA.
easiest class ever. the lab is easy too. dont have to go to class really until test day and the review day the class before. i went one time that wasnt a test day and out of maybe 120 students, 10 of us were there. i felt bad, then remembered it was 8 in the morning and slept the whole class through. he is funny, talks about drinking in france
Just like everyone else said, this is a gimme class. all you have to do is know what example problems to study from the book. you could study for 1 hour before the test and ace it, no need to go to class. so if you have some other harder classes to focus on and need a science credit, then this is the class for you.
Attendance is not mandatory. Lab attendance is mandatory. All test questions come from the review questions in the book so definitely buy the book. Tests range from 10-20 multiple choice questions.
I now hate chem. Dont expect to learn, just memorize the example problems in the book. Lectures are useless. More than half the class made below 60s on all the tests despite it being out of the book. Graders are nit-picky. I got every answer right on most tests but made C's for some ridiculous reason. DO NOT TAKE HIM!
This is my favorite style of studying in my chem classes so far. Yes, the grader is very picky, but the professor will over-write any grades they give you. as long as you PRACTICE the problems in the book, you'll ace the class.
Very easy course, but do not take if you actually want to learn. This is the definition of a blow off course
Funny guy who understands that a chem class for non-majors is not to be taken too seriously. Tests are usually 10 questions, unless he gets bored and only writes 9. Go to the class before and he gives you all of the answers, or if you can't make it, just read the self-assessment questions in the book. The test questions are the same word for word.
If you want an easy A for your science requirements take this class. You need to buy the book but all the questions come exactly from the book. This guy is hilarious and understands that a chemistry class for non majors shouldn't be taken seriously.
Very very easy class. If you are a liberal arts major, or any non-science major really, take this class. His tests are straight from the self-assessment questions in the book.
Take this class!!! Theriot is great. Understands that a science class for non-science majors doesn't have to be ridiculously difficult. Tests are beyond easy if you do a tiny bit of easy work. Exam ?'s are straight from the self-assessment ?'s in the book and he reviews you from the test. Attendance NOT mandatory. Great prof!!
By far the easiest class at UNT I have taken. Highly recommend you take him for the easiest A you have ever had.
Easiest way to get an A in general Chem 1 & 2. However, be careful. If you need to take O-chem, you will learn nothing in his class to help you in the future. All I had to do was memorize problems from the book for his tests. They were exactly the same. You dont even have to go to class, which is nice, but I struggled with O chem later.
If you actually need to learn chemistry, DO NOT TAKE HIM. He teaches you nothing.
If you are a science major, do not take this class!! You learn absolutely nothing. However, if you're never going to use chemistry again in your life, taking his class will be an easy A.
He doesn't teach AT ALL. All he does is read problems out of the book (ignoring concepts, vocab words, and everything else) and tests you over said problems. He has a hard time teaching some problems. He says "I don't know how to do this, but you'll do fine!" YEAH RIGHT. You'll be screwed in Chem 2 and O-Chem.
Do NOT take him if you need or want to learn chemistry. He had about 10 "tests" and they were only about 10 questions and were straight from the practice questions in the book. He basically goes over those every class and never teaches much of anything. He knows that most people are only in there because they have to be so he makes it easy on them
Tests are incredibly easy and short. It is not hard to make an A in that class, but I feel like I will know nothing for chemistry 2
if you want to get an easy A in Chemistry , take this guy. His exams are straight from the textbook. Just buy his textbook an he will give u the problems in each exam. most of the exams were copy and paste.
Easiest class I have ever taken in my entire life. Go to class, get the questions, take the test. The test are exactly what is in the notes. Only downside is if you really want to learn the material for chem II you won't in his class. Other than that, this class is an easy A.
Do not take this class if you are going to take any higher Chemistry. You will learn nothing. The class consisted of 6 exams that were replicas of example problems. He spends most of class talking about how Louisiana is better than Texas or football instead of teaching
You will love his class if you are a BIO major and don't care to much about chem. straight forward. Exams are similar to the notes. You just wont learn anything.
EASY! just memorize the questions in book and BAM! 100 on every test!
I took this class because I didn't have that great of a professor in high school and wanted to learn a little before jumping straight into Chemistry 1. This class is an easy A, but unless you're really motivated, you could go through this class without learning much at all. Very easy A.
If you need two sciences for your major...I would highly suggest this class. Nicest old man I've ever met, truly cares about chem. Tests are STRAIGHT from the book. You DON'T have to go to class, just on test days. EASY A!!!!
Nice Man. You will learn nothing but will boost your GPA. Tests are exact examples.
Easiest science class I've ever had to take,and Theriot is hilarious.Frequently goes off on tangents.Tests come from the self assessment questions in each chapter, and it was straightforward:Test every two weeks and a final at the end. My areas of study are poetry and gender studies so this class was a godsend and he is really nice.
This guy knows what he's talking about (look at his credentials on his UNT staff page), and he knows that a chem class for non majors should be easy. If you're having a problem, he will help you out. Tests are easy (from the book) and attendance is not mandatory. Funny guy.
Yes this class was an "easy A" but I learned absolutely nothing. All of his 6 exams are straight from the problems in the textbook. No concepts or important information for that matter. I wish professor Petros was available when I took this class because she actually teaches. I would not recommend this class for anyone moving on to higher chem.
Easy A.. Made the material relate to everyday products we use daily. Attend the class before the exam and take notes.. he is reading from the exam!! attendance not mandatory but highly recommend the class before exams to pass it.. only takes 5 minutes to finish an exam if you follow these instructions.. I made an A+
Professor Theriot goes off on tangents for upwards of 20 minutes on a regular basis. He grades tests based on his mood of the day. Breaks academic confidentiality standards.
The easiest science class i have ever taken and its CHEMISTRY!!!. Just solve the sample questions in the textbook and you will make an "A" but i do not recommend him for science majors or anyone going to take CHEM2 or ORGANIC CHEMISTRY. So, to non-science majors or those that need only CHEM1, this will be the easiest science class on earth!!!
You will not learn anything in this class, he talks way over our head for a basic chem class. I took college chem last year in community college and still have no clue what he's saying. You will need to read the book otherwise you will fail. He's very talkative and gets off topic often. He responds well to people who suck up to him.
I loved Dr. Theriot!! Genuinely nice old fashioned Louisiana man with a great sense of humor. Yes he often goes off tangent but it helps make connections and keep people awake at 8 AM! All tests are open ended (no multiple choice) but most of the questions come from sample problems in the book. Come to class and pay attention and you will be fine.
This professor is definitely inconsistent with his mood. I had him for two semesters of chemistry. The first semester was awesome, he explained concepts well and I made an A. The second semester, he seemed frustrated and unwilling to help. I barely made a B. His mood makes it difficult for me to recommend him.
Talks about random stuff and how he was on a train for 40 something days and should be in the Guinness world record book -_- Tells his students he graduated from MIT but the UNT faculty info website says otherwise lol. Doesn't explain things clearly and sometimes tell you what examples from the book are on the exam when he's in a good mood.
Don't take this class if you're a chemistry major or want to learn anything. Test every two weeks, questions and answers are STRAIGHT out of the book. Don't bother showing up... He doesn't half the time, and when he does, he just talks about his high school wrestling career. EASY RIDICULOUS A. You need the book!!!!
You're given 6 tests throughout the semester over selected chapters in book. You're told what the questions will be for all the tests the first day of class. You only have to show up to class if you want- no attendance taken. Final is optional- only necessary to boost overall grade. INCREDIBLY nice and cracks jokes left and right throughout lecture
Love him so much funny guy
Wow, Dr. Theriot is still teaching? I took his "Consumer Chemistry" class back in 1982. He was one of my favorite teachers. Ok, I didn't learn a lot (I was a business major). But he was very clear, his tests were straight out of the book & lectures, and if you just showed up, you'd get an A. Nice guy - very funny. Glad to see he's doing well.
easy A class. His exams questions all from the book. he reviews before each exam if you are not majoring in chemistry . this is best choice for A
DON'T TAKE HIM IF YOU WANT TO LEARN ANYTHINGGGGG he hardly lectures, lets class out early, briefly discusses topics. The book can be a little difficult to understand on your own if you haven't had chemistry in a while, and his class requires a lot of reading. Tests can* be easy if you understand sample problems. Take Dr. Petros if you can!
if you actually want to learn chem don't take him!! you're literally on your own when it comes to learning because he doesn't cover 90% of the test. The tests are the sample problems from the book so if you read and study all of the concepts there's no reason you shouldn't do good. Will fail without the book.
He has 6 tests and a Final, the 6 tests are taken directly from the sample problems in the book with sometimes slight number changes. Pay attention to sample problems he emphasizes on, they will most likely be on the test. The tests are every 2 weeks. He doesn't rly teach but he will answer any questions you may have. The final is opt. & cnt hurt
He is a decent teacher, kind of weird honestly. All did is ask if words were Cajun or Latin, he tries to have a sense of humor. There aren't any grades except like six tests and a final. I really only went to test days and was able to teach myself. All test questions seemed to come right out of the book.
He doesn't actually teach chemistry. He just pretends that he does, then you show up to class and hear a lecture about things that don't even pertain to chemistry. If you don't keep up with the chapters on your own time, good luck passing.
He does not take attendance, sI yout omy hAve tone show upost onot ecam days. You NEED the textbook because his exams consist of nothing but the self assessment questions from said book. If you study self assessment questions, you should have no trouble making an "A." The final is optional.
This class is kind of a joke. Attendance isn't mandatory so you only need to show up on test days (there are 9 and a optional final). That being said, Theriot is a funny and interesting person. Don't take this class if you actually expect to learn chemistry, but if an easy A is what you want, take it.
If you want an easy class and your memorization skills are good, this is the class for you. He doesn't teach much chemistry, and the exam questions come straight from the examples in the textbook. I just made flash cards for the examples, which he tells you a list of example problems he'll choose from for the test. He's a sweet guy though.
Professor is unprofessional and not very helpful. He's old so it's hard to hear him in class and no one respects him in class. Memorize the textbook questions if you want to pass.
If you're a non-major this class is for you. Doesn't teach anything, all tests literally come out of the self assessment questions in the textbook, you just have to memorize. Never attended class, just show up for test day and you'll be fine.
If you're a non chemistry major and want an easy university core course, look no further. Show up to first day of class, get the book and memorize self assessment questions, then just showup for test they are exactly the same as the self assessments. And he gives out extra credit on some tests!
You do not really have to go to class. Just know when test days are and do/study the corresponding self-assessment questions for that chapter(s). The final is optional. Only made a B because I flubbed up on one of the tests and missed a set of assessment questions. It's an easy A class for non-majors.
Theriot tripped through lectures and at the end of class read off answers from the test. He would heckle students and tell inappropriate stories. The tests make up the entire grade and are all directly from the review questions in the book (the ones throughout the chapter, not at the end). It was an easy A, but I didn't learn anything.
Took the 8:00 Tuesday/Thursday class. Theriot's teaching style is accurately described over the rest of the comments I've read. I actually used RMP to find him, but I wish I hadn't chosen him in the first place. He flirted with me when I went to turn in an essay during his office hours, which was the last straw in my final decision to drop.
This is the easiest class ever! You NEVER have to show up for class. Easy A! You have an exam every two weeks (7 total + optional final). The exam questions come straight from the book (20-25 questions). All the exams are on Quizlet.... so dont buy the book unless you have extra $ to spare. Lectures are super boring, I did other class homework.
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