Very thorough, gives a lot of work, HARD tests

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Wears socks on the outside of his pants

He is kinda scary when talking to the whole class but in office hours and lab he is extremely nice. He is extremely helpful and he seems to really care about students. He loves chemistry and seems to really enjoy teaching.

Mean little man. Helpful in office hours but a butt hole otherwise and forget about getting the grade you deserve "you are a professional and life doesnt give you what you deserve"

He is a great teacher who will spend lots of time outside of his office hours to help his students. He gives huge amounts of extra credit every semester. He is probably the fairest teacher I have ever known

Forget what these other fools wrote. This man can teach.Yes, he tore into one student in Fall of 2003, but that kid was a moron. I was there and laughed at him. Take him and you will learn your CHEM for sure, great teacher and he takes no crap.

I dont think that his test accurately represent the material all the time. To clarify, if there are 3 skills for example that need to be tested, they will all possibly be tested in one problem, meaning that a weakness in any one will represent a weakness

His test are pretty easy. He gives lots of partical credit! He only gives you a notice for a test about 5-4 days before. you have to go to every class and his office hours to keep up

He is intimidating in class for the purpose of teaching people to be professionals. In person, he is very very helpful and interested in your success, but you must look past his classroom persona. Hard tests, but fair. Make good use of his office hours.

Pay no mind to the crap you hear about this man. Professor Larry, maybe a lil difficult, but that is to make sure you know the differences in what you are studying. He gives you plenty of oppurtunities to bail yourself out, if you care to. He loves what he does, and you see it in his teachings.

Chamusco is a great teacher. Hard class, but he keeps things interesting and entertaining. Gives plenty of chances for extra credit on tests. The labs suck, and he can be kinda condescending sometimes, but still a great teacher. Best chem teacher I've had!

Chamusco is an awesome professor. I hate chemistry, but he made it interesting through current events, and open discussions in class. He is the most helpful professor I have ever had (office hours are great!), and he actually wants you to learn. Lots of extra credit opportunities.

I couldn't of asked for a better professor. His office hours are invaluable, he is awesome at teaching his subject and doesn't make you feel stupid for bumbling through a problem. You have to put in a little effort, but hey it is chemisty.

Really enjoyed learning from someone who actually knows how to teach instead of putting up formulas and having you know them for an exam. will be taking him for Chem 3. Wish I would have had him for chem 1

His lectures are interesting but have very little bearing on what is tested on. If you really want to learn chemistry and go to his office hours you will. He knows the history behind goats and lunch box coatings. If you want a class where the tests are predictably from lecture material you've actually covered, this probably isn't the class for you.

Mr C. is a great guy and very helpful. His class is not easy, but he wants you to learn how to think. Success in later hard science courses is all about critical thinking, and MR. C. attempts to teach that. He is VERY helpful at office hours. A heck of a nice guy.

I took professor Chamusco for all three of my chem classes. He explains material clearly, takes the time in office hours to help you if you need it, and goes out of his way to help you understand the material. He teaches by the Socratic method (ask's a questions, you answer), he is not trying to make you feel dumb. Best professor I have had here.

He is a nice guy. Very helpful but has a unique method of teaching. If he's reading this, all I want to let him know is that when his cell phone rings during class, it's a rude thing (distraction) too. But overall I recommend him for students who want to learn chemistry well enough. Recommended for Science majors!!! Good Job Chamusco!

Struck me as someone you just have to get to know. Definitely eccentric and perhaps offputting initially, with so-so lectures (often interesting, but not always clarifying,) though very helpful in office hours. Beware: the department final is killer, and you prob'ly won't be fully prepared, so grab as much EC as possible. (He gives quite a bit.)

Wow I can't believe what some of these people are saying! He is etremely helpful and you only need 85% for an A (and yes theres partial credit). Plenty of extra credit and office hours. Don't get me wrong this is a demanding class but hey thats chem for ya.

Good Teacher. Very helpful in Office hours. Gets on tangents which takes away from learning time. All in all a good but hard class. Very fair.

At first he will come across as a super-egotistical-know-it-all, but give him a chance and you might find that you actually like him quite a bit! He goes slow and is EXTREMEMLY helpful in office hours. Really wants you to understand. He can REALLY get into his lectures! Lots of energy! Oh, and VERY fair grading system!

If you want to get a good grade you must attend his class. His extra credit is you showing up and taking the quizes. He is very helpful during office hours. Overall he was a good teacher.

If you want to get a good grade you must attend his class. His extra credit is you showing up and taking the quizes. He is very helpful during office hours. Overall he was a good teacher.

Our class got screwed. Most of his office hours were in keystone, so it was difficult to contact him outside of class. He goes off on tangents, which makes the class linger on 45 minutes longer than it should. Tests are gradely fairly and he gives lots of extra credit. Practice conversions/equations so you'll be ready for the final.

Larry is an interesting guy. Comes off *way* too strong first class, almost threatening. Dude-- this is college level, you can chill a bit. Wastes a lot of class time with random stories, some are interesting, but not always. DEPARTMENTAL FINAL IS KILLER!!!!! REALLY HARD!!!! Chem is a tough subject. He will help you if you help yourself.

honestly... chamusco is probably one of the better teachers youre going to get at sfc. hes an awesome guy! he even has a facebook fan club. if you fail his class, its because you are lazy. its chemistry, you have to put in work. go to his office hours and he will help you with anything!

Mr.C is a great teacher during office hours but his class was kind of scattered. He does not have anything set to study for his tests and his notes are just not helpful at all. He gives you easy examples but hard problems on the tests. The way he grades is great. Overall he is a good teacher just go to his office hours.

Took this class with three other classes, while managing my four kids, and after being out of school for ten years. I am terrible at math and chemistry, but made a B in this class. Unique teaching style that I thought was GREAT! Book is somewhat helpful, Print EVERYTHING off the website. OFFICE HOURS ARE MANDATORY TO A GOOD GRADE!

Chamusco comes off as a mean guy, but really he is a true softie. He was probably one of the best teachers i have had. If you dont drop the class and go through the whole thing, it gets easier and he tries to help you as much as possible. In the end, if you dont take chamusco for into and chem 1 your a fool

OFFICE HOURS ARE A MUST. He truly wants his students to succeed. He gives a ton of extra credit!! The book is not mandatory because he posts readings and optional worksheets online(will help on exam). Labs aren't too bad. WARNING: this class does requires a lot of time.

I took this guy in Spring of 2010. He's a decent guy. He does get easily side track. Like, if you walked up to him and said "puppy," he would be gone. Soemtimes this really interferes with class. His tests are difficult, but not mandatory. Decent labs. ALWAYS go to his office hours. Great guy. He'll make exceptions if you need one. Overall: 8/10

He was a 6/10 for me. Very helpful if you ask, but if you don't have a knack for chemistry/math you will need to study plenty. Labs are okay, ALWAYS do the extra credit quizzes. His lectures are not structured well enough to give you a full understanding of the material. If you don't have time for office hours(me) you need to compensate by studying

Omg where do I start he is simply amazing. Very helpful, one of the best Chemistry professors here. Loves Chemistry and thats what makes it more understandable. He tries his best to ensure to you'll pass if you simply put in the work. I had a F the majority of the semester but ending up with a C, I'm taking him for Chm 2046. Highly recommended!!

this guy saved me from loathing chemistry. i really struggled with chem 1 with a different professor, but chamusco is fantastic at teaching for different learning types, incorporating visual aids, non-chemistry models, many worksheets and practice problems that help guide your studying. and i LOVE that he relates chemistry to YOU and your life.

Simply the best. My CHM 2045 prof. made me think that I am one of the worst students. With Mr.Chamusco, I became confident again of my abilities and I got an A. Maybe our older CHM profs. need to ask Chamusco and learn from him how to teach.

Great teacher. Will teach everything plus more. Do not take him for an easy A, you will earn it, you will work, you WILL go to study groups. An A is possible, but I've never worked harder.

Very good teacher. He speaks with absolute precision and teaches clearly every thing plus more that one will need to know for the final. Though I got a B in his class, i got an A on the final, and i would recommend this class to anyone. He has office hours during which he will assist his students with any issues they might have.

Although his class is very time consuming and you must attend lecture and office hours, he is always willing to help. I learned precise laboratory skills and use them in my organic class now. An "A" is very possible considering it is only an 85%. Just be sure to study (homework problems from the book are very helpful)and keep up with the material.

Hard class. I did not have a very good chem background and he wastes a lot of time in class that doesn't pertain to the test material. You must study a lot. Very slow grader and it gets very annoying when you cannot find out how you are doing for 2 or three weeks waiting on a test.

For the first couple of weeks, I did not know what to think of Professor Chamusco. I neither liked nor disliked him; However, what I can now say is he is one of the best professors I've had. Chemistry isn't an easy class and requires a ton of studying (more than you'd imagine especially in the summer). I would definately recommend him to anyone.

Great teacher, the class is extremely demanding and requires a lot of reading/homework/office hour attendance. prepare to study! this guy can teach you about much much more than chemistry if you just talk to him. he helps some people in office hours with calculus even..

Had Chamusco for Intro to Chem in the summer. This is a very time consuming class, but he is a good teacher. Study hard, ask questions, and an A is possible (but difficult). Personally, he can be very condescending and arrogant (kind of an ass). Still a good professor who prepared me well for CHM 2045.

Excellent teacher! Chem is tough so you better be ready to study a lot, but he is there to help! Great in office hours! Show him that you want to succeed and he will help you. I would recommend him to anybody willing to put in the time.

Dont buy the book, its different from the test and the lecture...You have to spend hours in office hours to understand everything. Face it, its chemistry, its not going to be easy. He is helpful and forces you to apply yourself. If you work real hard (like 20hrs/week) you may make it out with an A

Mr.Chamusco is definitely the best chem professor you could ever ask for in SFCC. He is super knowledgeable, helpful, and seriously know how to teach! If you read his handout, take notes in class, and do his hw, you can't miss an A. His class is always interesting. He is always willing to help even if you are not in his class anymore. My fav prof!

DO NOT BUY THE BOOK. With that warning out of the way, I have to say that Professor Chamusco made Intro to Chem a very intriguing and fun course. I know many in the class received poor marks because they thought Chamusco would just pass them an 'A'. Make sure to NEVER miss the simple online homework and quizes; those points at up!

He's awesome!! So helpful and patient if you attend his office hours. I have to agree with other posts: don't buy the book. NOT an easy A course but it's possible to do well if you ask questions during class and go to office hours. I learned a ton and really understood the concepts he taught. DO THE HOMEWORK. Highly recommended professor.

He is one of the real chemistry teachers who wants you to learn the material and put it into your own words. If you are interested in learning chemistry or need to actually know it, take him and go to his office hours. He wants students to succeed, but he will not carry them if they don't put forth effort.

Mr. Chamusco is a very helpful teacher. He wants to help you learn. Don't be afraid to go to office hours, that is when I found him most helpful. He will explain anything you do not understand until you do. Very good chemistry teacher.

Very passionate about his job. He truly wants you to learn and understand the material, but isn't the best at teaching it. Lectures are long and drawn-out, and the lab instructions can be extremely confusing. He's really helpful during his office hours, and will gladly walk you through any problems you're having.

A very good teacher. Make sure you go to office hours, that's where he helps you to solve most of your confusions. Tests are pretty tough relatively.

Chamusco was honestly a great professor. You will have to work for your grade. Hard! Read and practice the study guide and handouts until you know them. If you want to truly know and understand the material take him. His tests are tough but the final is easier.

I had Prof Chamusco for 2045 and now 2046. He made Chemistry very clear for me. He's very helpful in office hours, so there is no excuse for you not to do well in the class. His homework packets are very similar to the exams and he gives extra credit! I wish he taught Orgo because I would take him! Definitely recommend if you want to actually learn

Took Chem 2 with him and he was by far one of the most amazing teachers you'll either like him or hate him! He gives lots of work.. Funny thing it's extra credit and definitely boosts your grade. The best time is his office hours he gets off topic in class and doesn't give everything needed but ask for help he understands chemistry isn't easy!

Tested out of Intro to Chem & 2011, took Chem 1 that fall at a univ. and barely got a C. I signed up for him (2016) cuz he has bonus and has good prep for ACS final. WANT AN A? Go to office hours (10h/wk avail.). ONLY FINAL IS CURVED. Prepares u well for orgo, biochm, analyt., nuke, and pchm. "What is the always statement? Always go back to that!"

If you are totally in the dark as to what chemistry is... don't take this teacher. If you have some basic knowledge of chem. and are ready to learn, think , and be proficient with laboratory practices / procedures / and skills, sign up for Chamusco. He gives bonuses and a "curve! BUT be prepared to work. Be prepared to study. Be prepared to think.

Be ready to work! If you want to learn and understand chemistry take him. Office hours are always helpful. He will explain and make sure you understand if you've asked something to explain him during his office hours. Make sure you have to work for better grade. i clicker questions are extra credits. You can end up with more than 100 in the tests.

you better get ready to study a ton by yourself.

If you don't study with time & decide to procrastinate you're going to do poorly. During class, he goes off topic but I promise if you go to his office hours, he WILL help you out a lot. He really does care for you to understand the material. He gives a ton of extra credit at the end of the semester. Exams are HARD but you can get more than 100%!

I wish he was rated higher. This is a very hard class and I think a lot of students do poorly and blame the professor. You can't just sit in on lecture and do well in a course like this. That being said he is passionate about the topic and does everything to make sure you do well, as long as you do your part outside class. Don't sleep on CHM 2046.

Very hard class, amazing professor. Teaches the important concepts and does a great job of tying in the practicality for those truly interested in the topic. You will have to study on your own if you want to do well, but this is college, and a tough class at that, so this should not be a surprise. Come motivated to learn and you will do great!

indubitably!!

Best professor I've ever had by far. i've always struggled in chem but he explains all the reasons behind everything and made it very understandable. ive never gotten above a C+ in chem and got an A in this class

I had Chamusco for intro & Chem 2 & I got an A in both. I took Chem 1 with a different professor & i struggled to get a B in that class. He may ramble on about random things, but he will teach you everything that will be on the exam. Each of his exams are cumulative, so it helps for when you get to the final. A TON of Extra credit.

He's a great person but has backbone, tests are cumulative but there's a good amount of extra credit, make sure you go into his office hours, he's very nice and explains in detail. he may bark sometimes but he's no bite :)

Chemistry sucks but Professor Chamusco does a great job at breaking things down as easily as possible. He is very passionate about chem which causes him to go off on a lot of tangents. He offers a lot of extra credit and is very accommodating when students are struggling. Go to office hours!!! He loves helping and will give you all the time needed!

Professor Chamusco is a good professor and very helpful in office hour. His exams are a bit hard. However, study the textbook and you should be fine. Textbook is helpful in exam. Make sure to study his handouts because he ask those questions in exam. He does exam review, has good amount of office hours, and give +100 points extra credit! Take him!!

Definitely a challenging course. Lectures are disorganized, but the Prof has tons of office hours and is more than happy to take the time to help on any material. Very passionate and enthusiastic. Not great with canvas/tech in general. If you put in the effort, this professor will make it worth your while.

Office hours are a must if you want an A in the class, so be prepared to spend a lot of time there. Assignment instructions can be unclear but he always tries to help. He truly wants you to succeed, you just have to put in the work. Over one hundred points of extra credit available. Exams are tough. NOT an easy A. Read the textbook!

Probably the best professor I had who teaches great and is also passionate about chemistry. He gives insane amounts of extra credit to do. I had a 46 and a 51 on my first two tests and still got an A+. He also drops your lowest grade. Homework is on ALEKS which is super easy. This professor made me want to learn chemistry and pass with an A+.

Excellent professor! He is a very tough grader but if you work hard and attend office hours you will know how he prefers things and your scores for assignments will go up. Office hours is a must if you truly want to learn the material. He has plenty of office hours and is very patient with making sure one grasps the material they need help with.

I took this class over the summer, so it was extremely condensed. But I would 100% recomend taking it with Professor Chamusco. He can be intimidating at times, but if you are willing to work and try your hardest it will be worth it. The exams are difficult but do-able if you study the quiz questions. He is a VERY knowledgeable guy! Ask questions!

Took chem 2 over the summer with Dr Chamusco and got an A. I must say it's a mixed bag. He's a great guy personally who's extremely knowledgable, but his lectures are seldom helpful. His office hours are tremendously helpful tho and I learned more there. He gives SO MUCH extra credit. I did the math and it was like over 200 points of extra credit.

Professor Chamusco was amazing. Difficult class for sure, but the way he teaches is really fantastic. I've never had information stick in my head so well! He gives quite a bit of challenging work, but he's always willing to help and guide you in the right direction. Tests are hard but fair if you paid attention in class and did your work.

Lectures are kind of helpful. I learned most of the material during office hours. He broke down all the tough questions during help sessions. Extra credit brought my grade from a C to B+. There are quizzes before test. Quiz questions will be on test. Key to passing is talk to classmates and work on quiz problems together or in office hours.

Rambles in class but if you actually listen he makes memorable connections that help you integrate the content. Go to all of his office hours, he's very personable and helpful/patient. Do every single xtra credit. I enjoyed his class thoroughly, and found him a humorous guy. He is not a straightforward lecturer, and enjoys participation. (Fun Labs)

TAKE THIS PROF. I ended with a 106. He is not bad at all. If you don't feel strong in chemistry he is the perf prof. to take this class with. LOTS of extra credit. he does use ALEKS every 2 weeks w 10-17 topics (of all the info u need for each test). Learned material through ALEKS and went to him in office hours which he has a lot of to clarfiy Qs.

Prof. Chamusco was a nice teacher and had a decent class. His lectures were rarely on track but he always delivered the information he needed. His tests are hard but he offers SO much extra credit, most of it is available only IN CLASS. If you go to lectures, do the i-clicker, do ALEKS, and complete your labs, you will pass with a good grade.

I didn't like Chamusco at first, but after getting to know him, he's actually a really nice and supportive guy and really does want you to succeed. He does go on tangents a lot during lab and lectures (which can be frustrating) but he means well. You HAVE to study for this class. No way around it. Gives tons of extra credit though.

Dr Chamusco was not the best at first, and I honestly disliked his teaching style. Over time however I will say there is kind of a method to his madness and overall enjoyed his lectures. His tangents are often meaningful despite being a bit off track sometimes. Despite all his flaws he really does care and had a passion for his craft. Overall good!

Chamusco's lectures can seem disorganized. He will tell stories and explain the reasoning behind things often, which can cut into the time meant to cover topics. To be successful in his class you must go to his office hours and ask questions. He gives an absurd amount of extra credit (over 20% easily). His class was extremely fun.

Professor Chamusco understands the material very well and is great at explaining. He champions critical thinking, and that is the KEY to getting through this class. His Office Hours are great as well. If you adapt to his class structure, pay full attention in lectures, and take advantage of Office Hours and the Learning Commons, you will succeed.

He grades tough and your average will be low until the end of the semester but he gives TONS of extra credit. He has tons of office hours, which is good because this is where a lot of your learning will happen. His lectures have a tendency to go off on tangents. The short story is he cares and gives you opportunities to succeed, you should take him

Class is challenging but lots of extra credit. Go to office hours. Quizzes before tests so study the quizzes to prepare for the tests. No powerpoints just does questions from worksheets he posts on Canvas. Your grade will look bad for over half of the semester because he doesn't grade until the end but your grade will go up a lot. Would take again

Extremely difficult class. The class by nature is already rather difficult but the set up in which he taught felt more overwhelming. Typical module is 2 weeks of ALEKS (25-35 modules) then 1 week consisting of a quiz (mon-tues) and exam (wed-thurs). Take no other classes or only 1-2 other easy classes. This class will eat 25 hrs a week at least.

His class is very forgiving, but the ONLY way to do well in his class is to attend office hours and ask him a lot of questions. It is frustrating being in his class because frequently he will spend all of class going over two iclcker problems. If you have the Green ACS book use it to learn and study for tests. A lot of EC but it won't feel that way

Although I failed the first three big exams, I was able to get an A in the class with the extra-credit. Most people barely pass the labs. If you want an easy A class, take Chamusco. Most people get B+ and As although the exam and lab grades are non-passing scores. If you need to know chemistry, however, probably go to another College.

Goes off on random tangents. 5 tests (lowest replaced by final), 5 lab reports. About a letter grades worth of extra credit given (not easy btw they take time). strict in lab. Test averages ranged from 40-60 percent. Overall, if you have to take higher level chem classes/other really difficult courses, this prof will condition you well for it.

Professor Chamusco can be a bit unorthodox, but if you engage with his teaching approach, you'll learn a lot. Definitely utilize unstuck study, the Learning Commons, and office hours to succeed in this challenging yet rewarding class.

Professor Chamusco is one of the best professors that I have ever had!! His class was tough but def doable and worth the effort if you apply yourself! You can get an A!! Go to his office hours and you will learn so much. I really enjoyed his class.

Professor Chamusco is a solid teacher! He is super helpful during office hours and gives a lot of extra credit. Participation really matters to him, so make sure to show up to every class. Although he does tend to rant during his lectures, he does break down the topics very well and makes it clear what will be on the test and the labs.

love/hate relationship-Love his attitude, humor, enthusiasm, lectures, his little tricks/tips that help you so much if you listen. Hate his canvas set up, the confusion about how/when to upload labs, the minimal wiggle room. If you're just trying to take chem to check it off, he's not it. If your major relates to chem and you care, hes amazing.

extremely difficult to get an A, but he is still undeniably a good professor

Review chm 1 tests/ACS early asap. Get chm 2 syllabus early (ask chm 2 profs, email) & lightly read & track ACS chem 2 portion per syllabus (SQ focus). Avoid more than 2 course schedule, make time for his & others office hours. Prof gets off topic alot,needs to shorten metaphors; but solid guy! Does best to teach hard chm Extra credit & TEST heavy

Larry is the goat. At first you might not like him, just like i did, but in reality he CARES about YOU. He teaches you not just for this class but for the future. Best Chemistry teacher i took so far. He is a tough grader; be ready to work your ass off, but it is worth it. If you're taking something related to chem, take him without hesitation!!

I love Professor Chamusco so much! Chemistry was never my strongest subject, but the way this professor explains things really clicks. Even though he is a tough grader (like pretty tough grader), the tests are soooo easy. Even though there is no clear or organized lecture, all what you have to do is the ALEKS and u will be fine for the test.

At the beginning he will seem like a tough guy and hard to get along with, don't read too much into the bad reviews on here. He cares about his students and wants to ensure that each of them will succeed, he has an odd way of lecturing sometimes but, if you take in the information and actually talk through difficulties with him, he can be great.