4.1

Larry Taylor

Chemistry - Washtenaw Community College

4.1
Quality
2.4
Difficulty
67%
Would Retake
82
Reviews
4.1
Quality
2.4
Difficulty
4.2
Helpful
4.1
Clarity

67%

Would Retake

82

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official

5

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What Students Say

Larry is brilliant, funny, an amazing instructor

090101 - 4.0 rating

He makes the class very easy

CEM101 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

84%

Textbook Required

26%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

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Predicted Grade

A+

95% confidence
Based on 51 grades
Most common grades:
A (27)
A+ (13)
A- (5)
Grade Distribution
A(40)B(1)C(1)D(1)F(0)A-/B+(9)
Based on 55 reported grades
A: 27
A+: 13
A-: 5
B+: 4
Common Tags
Skip class? You won't pass. (15)
Gives good feedback (14)
Amazing lectures (14)
Caring (12)
Respected (11)
Accessible outside class (10)
Inspirational (9)
Clear grading criteria (9)
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Ratings by Course

CHEM090

5.0

(4)

CEM100

5.0

(1)

CEM01

5.0

(1)

CEM090

4.8

(22)

CHEM101

4.5

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090101

4.0

CEM100

4.0

CEM01

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CEM105

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CHEM01

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Reviews (82)
5.0
1.0
CEM090
Feb 12, 2008

Dr. Taylor is an awesome teacher! He makes everything crystal clear and wants his students to succeed. I would recommend him to anyone who is clueless with chemistry. He is also a very nice guy, so attending class is fun. TAKE HIM!

5.0
1.0
CHEM090
Apr 7, 2008

Easy, awesome teacher. I wish he taught more classes. Best teacher ever.

5.0
1.0
CEM090
Apr 7, 2008

Awesome teacher! No need to buy the book he has made awesome powerpoint slides with great examples, so you will not use the book at all. Highly recomended.

3.0
3.0
CEM090
Apr 12, 2008

Good teacher, no need for book, answers emails promplty.

5.0
1.0
CEM090
Jul 1, 2008

Great teacher:) He is very clear and very helpful when explaining. I new nothing before coming to his class and I had never taken Chemistry before and got a B. Take him and you will learn a lot!

5.0
5.0
CEM090
Jul 22, 2008

This class is really hard because of the material, but Larry makes is easy to understand. He loves chemiostry and is shows!If you have to take 090 as a prereq try really hard to get him because he puts absolutely everything you need to get an "A" on his BlackBoard site. He makes sure anyone succeeds and he always answers your questions. He's great!

5.0
2.0
CEM090
Nov 26, 2008

Good teacher! He let people stay hour and haft to finish lab. Anwers questions promtly. Very good teacher!

5.0
2.0
CHEM090
May 1, 2009

Darn good professor. Talks alot about his other passion, scuba diving.

5.0
3.0
CEM090
Jun 30, 2009

Enthusiastic about chemistry. Very intelligent guy. Very helpful during labs. I found his lecture boring and somewhat tedious. Lecture isn't mandatory though - and all of the powerpoints are online! The class is really easy at the beginning, but it gets much more difficult towards the end. I would definitely recommend him! A good professor.

5.0
1.0
CEM090
Jul 15, 2009

Larry is a very great teacher. He makes a very difficult subject very easy to understand. He will go above and beyond to help you with anything that you have trouble with.

5.0
1.0
CHEM01
Jan 11, 2010

He is the best professor at WCC. It was my first chem class ever and i pass with a high grade...........

5.0
1.0
CEM090
Jan 13, 2010

Larry LOVES his subject, and is an interesting person. He goes off-topic for long stretches occasionally, but is very good at giving detailed explanations if you ask for them. Patient and humorous, he is organized, on time or early, and will stay late if need be. I aced both of my following CEM classes due in part to the strong foundation he built.

5.0
1.0
CEM090
Mar 16, 2011

I've had better, I've had worse as far as teachers go. I didn't attend the last half of the lectures, just taught myself off his PowerPoints. He goes off topic in lecture for long stretches. Laid back in labs. PPs cover everything you'll learn on tests and he will explain things in detail if you need. OK for beginning chem students.

5.0
3.0
CEM090
Apr 14, 2012

My favorite class yet... The course is structured so if you do the work you get an A. Whoever said all you have to do is study the PP presentations is nuts, the lecture information is both interesting and very informative. And it doesn't hurt that he is extreemly attractive!! I would take another cem class if he was teaching it! Larry is great!

5.0
2.0
CHEM090
Aug 3, 2012

Great teacher. Don't buy the book. Very laid back on lab gradings, tests came directly off of blackboard quiz. He is extremely humble and treats you as his equal. Intelligent man. Best teacher for the subject. I took him for the summer class and surprised myself w/ an A. I would highly recommend this teacher to anyone taking chem.

4.0
3.0
CEM105
Aug 13, 2012

Took summer CEM 105. The semester went alright until someone ticked him off and from that point on he hated the whole class(which he told us daily.)Seriously unprofessional.Listened to hours of rants and raves about how all of us were going to suck in our future endeavors.Tests took 2-3 hrs +. 9 pgs each!Not hot unless you like old men w/potbellies

5.0
1.0
CEM090
Jan 18, 2013

Larry is THE best!Amazing personality combined with nice sense of humor. How to get an "A"? Attend his lectures, take the online quiz until you achieve 3 or more hundreds before taking the tests.Do the labs carefully(Write labs notes before coming to the lab). And before you know it, you have an A.Textbook not required, but you can legally buy it.

5.0
1.0
CEM090
Apr 11, 2013

Clearly Larry has a lot of passion for his subject. By far the best instructor I think I have ever had. He can be indimidating but if you suck it up and ask the questions he is more then happy to explain. Class is very strait forward, show up for lecture, pay attention and do the labs and practice quizzes. I wWish he taught higher level classes too

5.0
2.0
CHEM090
Aug 27, 2013

He is a genius! He is also reasonable, humble, funny and interesting. Just don't do anything stupid to make him mad like chewing gum during lab or using your phone in class. Even if you don't need to take Chemistry take one of his classes anyways.

4.0
2.0
CEM090
Grade: A+
Sep 9, 2013

Larry is a fantastic teacher, and extremely helpful! My one complaint was that there could have been a lot more teacher/student interaction during lecture to keep us more engaged, and I would have liked a lot more homework/review resources - the practice quizzes helped to get good grades, but didn't really help me retain or understand the material.

5.0
3.0
CEM090
Apr 28, 2014

Larry is one of the best instructors I've ever had. Just follow the rules (especially in lab) and everything will be fine. If you don't understand something, ask. He will explain it any way that you need it explained.

5.0
3.0
CEM090
Grade: A
May 22, 2014

He was awesome! Very caring and understanding. Just show up to class, do the Blackboard practice tests, and take notes and you'll do fine. Ask him lots of questions, he really likes students who ask lots. He also likes hard workers. try your very best and he will be happy:)

4.0
1.0
CEM090
Grade: B+
May 3, 2015

Larry is a great teacher and his class is very easy to get an A in, if you follow a few simple concepts. Pay attention in lectures and do tons of practice quizzes. The only reason I didn't give him a full 5 is that his teaching style didn't work for me. His lectures are very long and has a tendency to skip around to irrelevant stuff.

4.0
4.0
090101
Grade: A
Jul 13, 2015

Larry is brilliant, funny, an amazing instructor. Just follow these simple rules: 1) DO NOT EVER LET HIM SEE OR HEAR YOUR CELL PHONE. EVER. 2) Do LOTS of practice quizzes. 3) "Let the units drive the solutions" and 4) PAY ATTENTION TO "SIG FIGS". You'll do just fine :) DO NOT BUY THE TEXTBOOK!!!

5.0
1.0
CEM090
Grade: A+
Dec 12, 2015

Larry is a fantastic person and teacher. He is incredibly knowledgeable, but completely down to earth. He gives you everything you need to pass this class with an A+. He also teaches his own labs-which are very fun. You don't need the book if you take his class. His slides are incredible! He has obviously has put hundreds of hours into this class!

5.0
3.0
CEM090
Grade: A
Mar 11, 2016

I LOVED him. He is weirdly dorky and funny. Kept me giggling but also very sweet and helpful. I am really bad at chem, but he made it manageable. I got an A. Don't get on your phone lol and he loves to rant but its entertaining. Full of fun facts. Sweet man. One of my favs at the school.

3.0
3.0
CEM101
Grade: A
May 10, 2016

You need to have tough skin to get through this class. Larry is rude to students and egotistical. He repeatedly told us that every semester his students get worse, and we were his worst class yet. That being said, he does give you everything you need to get an A. It's not an "easy A" class, but if you do your work you should get a good grade.

5.0
2.0
CEM101
Grade: A
Jun 17, 2016
Would take again

He is the most organized and conscientious instructor I have ever known. He hands out a flash drive to each student, and you can find everything in there well organized, high-lightened in different colors, available in various print versions. I learned the assiduous attitude to study and the scientific way of thinking and solving problems from him.

5.0
3.0
CEM090
Aug 19, 2016
Would take again

Larry is an amazing Chemistry instructor ever. he is so helpful. Do the practice quizzes, show up in class( attend his lectures) and get an A. I recommend this instructor to anyone who wants to take cem 101. you will enjoy it.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Inspirational
5.0
2.0
CEM101
Grade: A+
Sep 28, 2016
Would take again

Larry is the BEST TEACHER EVER. Very kind, cares a lot about his students (and chemistry) and makes three hour lectures bearable! Cell phones are a no, but Larry is more entertaining than facebook by a long shot. if you want to learn from a super interesting guy with lots of cool stories take his class!!

Respected
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
CEM101
Grade: A+
Sep 28, 2016
Would take again

Larry is an amazing teacher and person! He makes learning the subject material super fun. And if science is not your strong suit, he is more than willing to work with you one-on-one until you understand what you need to know to get an A in the class. He really cares about his students, and it really shows! Great Class!

Respected
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
4.0
CHEM01
Grade: A-
Nov 7, 2016
Would take again

He was amazing and answered many questions. I loved him while I was in the class but when I went on to higher level chem classes that's when I realized how amazing he was as a teacher. He explained very well and I wish he taught higher level chem classes. Some of the higher level teachers do not explain as well or care to. He was very passionate.

Tough Grader
Gives good feedback
Respected
5.0
4.0
CHEM01
Grade: A
Dec 8, 2016
Would take again

Larry is absolutely AMAZING! He comes off a little mean at first but he is actually GREAT and he knows his chemistry! He has a way of teaching for EVERYONE'S understanding. I am so happy to have taken his class! He gives feedback and welcomes all questions. Its best to communicate w/him when you don't understand or need things. No textbooks needed

Clear grading criteria
TEST HEAVY
Caring
5.0
2.0
CHEM01
Grade: A
Jan 6, 2017
Would take again

Larry is the BEST CEM INSTRUCTOR I have ever had to take with!!!!! He is fun, caring and amazing instructor. He makes the class so easy and enjoyable. Attend the class and do the practice quizzes; get an easy A. His power point slides are so clear and helpful. I recommend Larry for everyone who wants to take CEM 101.

Inspirational
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Hilarious
2.0
2.0
CHEM01
Grade: A
May 1, 2017
Wouldn't take again

I ended up getting an A in the class and was never late, talked with Mr. Taylor after a few classes and turned in all my work. I was just barely late to just one lab, it was the day when it snowed a lot but the school was still open, and Mr. Taylor sent me home. I was 1 minute late!! Mr. Taylor was kind of rude to me after that one lab.

Tough Grader
Clear grading criteria
1.0
3.0
CHEM01
May 1, 2017
Wouldn't take again

He started off nice then was rude to me and other students. On the last day of class he even flipped some kid off that wore shorts to the last lab, when it was 80 degrees outside, (on the last lab all we did was review.) You're lucky if you get through a class without hearing him talk about how high his IQ is, he is very narcissistic.

Tough Grader
1.0
3.0
CHEM01
May 1, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Good at labs but terribly at lecturing. He would spend half an hour each lecture talking about non-chemistry stuff. He would have extra credit questions for one point at the beginning of lectures. One day he had a trick question and after no one got it right he started yelling at people about how we were going to be jobless because we cant read.

Tough Grader
1.0
3.0
CHEM01
Grade: A-
May 23, 2017
Wouldn't take again

He would go on and on about how phones are killing us all and a whole bunch of other doom and gloom. Really annoying to listen to and often distracted.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
1.0
CEM101
Grade: A
May 29, 2017
Would take again

Very Knowledgeable Instructor. Attendance is mandatory, but so is it when it comes to a job so doesn't make a difference. If you follow along through the lecture and take every practice test you will for sure pass. Almost every single person passes the course, so for sure to get that credit with a good grade.

Skip class? You won't pass.
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Amazing lectures
2.0
3.0
CHEM01
Grade: A-
May 29, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Meh at best. He isn't a horrible teacher from the black lagoon but he is a very long shot from being the best at WCC. I also took him with a very good math teacher who really showed what it meant to be a great teacher. He was kind of rude to some students, and he would argue that they deserved to but he seemed unprofessional because of it.

Skip class? You won't pass.
LECTURE HEAVY
3.0
3.0
CHEM01
Grade: B+
May 29, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Not many complaints but I heard there are better Chem instructors at wcc.

Tough Grader
LECTURE HEAVY
2.0
3.0
CEM101
Grade: B+
May 30, 2017
Wouldn't take again

I would'nt recommend this prof. I thought he was extremely inappropriate on constantly talking about his beliefs, I wanted to learn about whats on the exam rather then what he believes is important. His notes dont match up with the pre tests, and he isnt great on breaking things down into the simplest terms. His heart is in the right place though.

Tough Grader
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
TEST HEAVY
5.0
4.0
CEM100
Jun 1, 2017
Would take again

Larry is a dedicated teacher who knows what he is talking about. He creates the path for an A, you just need to take the steps and put in the work. I had a great lab partner and we literally had FUN in the class. Yes, we laughed in the lab.. and Larry laughed with us. You have to love Larry and his quirks. Put in the work and have a good attitude.

Skip class? You won't pass.
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
3.0
CHEM01
Jun 2, 2017
Would take again

I highly recommend Larry. He is the best Chemistry teacher I even had. If you want to know how much chemistry is in your life, or how chemistry affects our daily life. Please registered for CEM101 teaching by Larry Taylor.

Respected
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
5.0
1.0
CEM101
Grade: A+
Jun 8, 2017
Would take again

Slides are amazing. Don't need the book. He makes the class very easy. He has put thousands of hours into his slides that he provides to you so you don't have to buy the book. Lectures are interesting. He is EXTREMELY available outside of class for help if needed, but you shouldn't need it if you attend his lectures and do the practice quizzes.

Respected
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
CEM101
Grade: A
Aug 19, 2017
Would take again

Larry is an amazing professor! I came into the class very doubtful of myself and came out with an A. He made all of the content so understandable, and he has put countless hours into making that so. He's very dedicated, as well as understanding if you come upon a hard situation. If you take Cem 101, take it with him, for sure!

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
CHEM101
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Nov 16, 2017
Would take again

THE BEST PROFESSOR IVE EVER HAD. He actually cares about you. Ive had the toughest semester in my life, it ended in withdrawing from my classes. And hes there for you. He understands that there is life outside of school. But DONT take advantage of him or it will not be fun. Defiantly take him for any class he teaches. Again, an amazing teacher.

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
5.0
3.0
CEM101
Grade: A+
Jan 6, 2018
Would take again

Larry is an excellent instructor. He spent countless hours putting all of the information you will need for this class on a disc so that you do not have to purchase a book. Also, he provides a practice test for each test and if you do the practice tests to 100% there is no way you will not receive an A in the class. He is very understanding too.

Skip class? You won't pass.
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Caring
5.0
3.0
CEM101
Grade: A
Jan 30, 2018
Would take again

Larry is a great prof. He cares about students, never met another teacher that cares more about making sure a Student gets an A than Taylor. You should definetally take his class

TEST HEAVY
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
4.0
CEM090
Grade: A-
Feb 7, 2018
Would take again

Very divisive professor, but very hard to argue that he's not an expert in the field. Does he go off on tangents? Sure. Sometimes it's fun. Respect the lab, and you'll be fine

Tough Grader
Gives good feedback
Respected
5.0
3.0
CEM090
Grade: A+
Jun 20, 2018
Would take again

Larry is the best teacher i have had at washtenaw I was worried at first becuase i heard was intense, and he was to a degree but not in a bad way at all I had never taken chemistry before and that made me nervous too but i can say that larry made the class very enjoyable and i really learned ALOT!!! I would take larry for every class if i could!

Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
CHEM01
Grade: A
Jul 17, 2018
Would take again

Larry can be off putting at first but after you get used to his style he is a great teacher who knows just about everything there is to know about everything. He is incredibly passionate about chemistry and science in general. He really tries to make sure every student gets a solid grade and really cares about each and every person. 10/10.

Gives good feedback
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
2.0
CEM101
Grade: A
Aug 24, 2018
Would take again

I have just recently come back to college after taking a long break. Larry was the perfect teacher. He's passionate about what he's talking about and cares whether or not you understand the material. I had to take a couple breaks from the lectures to clear my head every so often since they can be long. Respect him and he'll respect you.

Inspirational
Caring
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
3.0
CEM01
Grade: A+
Oct 25, 2018
Would take again

Larry was a great professor! Initially I did not like him. They way he condescended to students about smartphones causing cancer and his 167 IQ... just chill no one cares. But, Larry has to be the best professors i've had at WCC. Super interesting to talk to and wanted you to pass more than you did! The lectures were amazing!!! highly would recmnd

Hilarious
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
2.0
CHEM01
Grade: A
Dec 17, 2018
Would take again

Larry is a great teacher. He gives you all of the information you need on a CD so you don't need to purchase a book. Take the practice exams, do the labs, pay attention, and you're guaranteed an A.

Respected
TEST HEAVY
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
CEM105
Grade: Not sure yet
Mar 21, 2019
Would take again

Hes been great. He helps you whenever you need it, labs can be strange at first though. Come chapter 5 to the end you really need go to class and understand the formulas but he truly cares about you understanding the material and wants you to succeed. Everyone should get an A or B if you do/ understand the practice quizzes and go to the labs.

Accessible outside class
Test heavy
Caring
5.0
2.0
CEM101
Grade: A
Apr 16, 2019
Would take again

Larry is a fantastic instructor for those looking to get their foot in the door with chemistry. While his lectures seem *really* long, they are very informative and at a pace where you have the ability to understand, yet fast enough where you don't get bored. No question is a dumb question. If you respect him you will get just as much back.

Respected
Participation matters
Caring
5.0
3.0
CEM101
Nov 5, 2019
Would take again

Larry is one of the greatest teachers I have ever had. He is funny, realistic and honest. He makes class enjoyable. Lectures might be long but he tells lots of stories and keeps you engaged. Easy material to learn if you pay attention and take practice quizzes. Conversations with Larry are never dull, he is not afraid to argue with you. Great class

Respected
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
2.0
2.0
CEM101
Grade: A
Jun 8, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Larry is a good professor for Chem, however if you struggle understanding science he is not always the best to explain things. He can be very rude if you are having trouble understanding things - basically saying you are dumb. He often goes off on rants that have nothing to do with what we are learning. Practice quiz's/go to labeasy A.

Accessible outside class
Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
CHEM01
Grade: A+
Jun 27, 2020
Would take again

Larry P Taylor is HANDS DOWN the greatest professor I've ever taken at WCC, an absolute legend to be honest. He is extremely smart when it comes to not only just chemistry but literally any topic, this guys a genius. Tests were a little tricky I'm not gonna lie, but he will ALWAYS be there for you if you have any questions. He made chem 101 simple.

Respected
Inspirational
Hilarious
2.0
3.0
CEM101
Grade: A
Jul 7, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Switching over to the virtual world, be careful when choosing Larry. He often would leave lecture to go answer his door, answer his phone all things you would not be doing if you were at WCC instructing. Multiple sound/internet issues that he would blame on others even tho the whole class could communicate with each other.

Accessible outside class
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
3.0
CEM101
Grade: Rather not say
Sep 23, 2020
Would take again

When I registered for this WCC CEM 101 class with Professor Larry P. Taylor. It was amazing because after just 2 weeks I started getting intrigued and excited just to take this class every day I wish. Larry was helpful and nice to everyone especially people who are shy to ask problems. He will help you and I highly recommend you to take this class

Inspirational
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
4.0
CEM101
Grade: A
Sep 24, 2020
Would take again

One of the best profs out there. He really cares about you understanding, but he makes you work for your grade. Just do exactly want he says and you'll pass. He does go on tangents, but lecture is long and it gives my brain a break. He seems rough at first & he is a tad odd, but he cares. Follow instructions, be organized, and you'll be fine.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
4.0
CEM101
Grade: A-
Oct 14, 2020
Would take again

He is a great professor! His lectures are easy to follow and he gives you a lot of helpful material for studying. There are also practice quizzes available for all exams. He gives feedback and is accessible outside of class. He does not like students to fail, and genuinely cares about how all students are doing in his class.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Skip class? You won't pass.
4.0
3.0
CHEM101
Grade: A+
Dec 11, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Larry, wants you to get an A in his class, sometimes his off topic, topics get overbearing and get crazy with his beliefs. But all and all he is good professor, he has everything you need to be successful in his class! But you still got to do the work, make sure you do the practice quiz or wont hear the end of it! He grades on a curve!

Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
CHEM01
Grade: A
Dec 14, 2020
Would take again

He's a really intelligent guy, wish he taught GEN CHEM 1 as well. Sometimes he can go off-topic which is fine cause there's so much material. There are plenty of extra credit opportunities, and he guarantees an A and B to everyone as long as you put in the work, easy-going guy, he is interesting to speak with as well. No textbook as well.

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
Lecture heavy
1.0
2.0
CHEM01
Grade: A
Dec 28, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Please be aware when choosing a Chem 101 teacher if you come across Larry's name. A lot of his review make him sound great - probably by people that love and understand Chem. He was often rude and would go off on tangents that had nothing to do with class. Very old school in technology. Long lectures. I would not recommend him.

Clear grading criteria
Lecture heavy
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
4.0
CEM101
Grade: A
Feb 15, 2021
Would take again

He is eccentric but really cares. Comes off harsh at first, but will actually answer all questions in and outside of class. Very quick to respond to emails. If you try the problems in the lecture and do the practice exams 10 times as he recommends, you'll get an A for sure! I have never had a Chemistry class before,if you work hard you'll be ok!

Accessible outside class
Skip class? You won't pass.
Caring
1.0
2.0
CHEM01
Mar 5, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Teaches material for 1 minute and then rambles for the other 3 hours of the course about irrelevant conspiracies. Luckily he supplies all the materials you need to teach yourself the material, since he won't teach you himself. Often rants about other students and how they are not eligible for employment based on his standards.

5.0
2.0
CHEM01
Grade: A
Mar 7, 2021
Would take again

One of the most Humble educators I have came across, he put aside his ph.d and works with what he is given. Shamed on for being a introvert, he is not a bad guy and for the ones who blame it on him, it is a chemistry class in secondary education suck it up and adapt. Use your resources at wcc and you will thrive. live and let live.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Lecture heavy
Caring
1.0
1.0
CEM101
Grade: B+
Mar 22, 2021
Wouldn't take again

The good, there is no need to buy a book from the college. Now onto the bad, all of the bad comments before me are true in a lot of respects. Mr. Tayler goes off on tangents about things that are not even related to chem at all like conspiracy. the worst is that his computer and set up is from the early 2000s and it shows when doing a online class.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Hilarious
2.0
2.0
CEM101
Grade: B
Apr 24, 2021
Wouldn't take again

I had a dumb question in class and asked him privately, but he publicly berated me so I left, because I was tired and couldn't handle his bullcrap. Then he tells the class that I'm probably going to rate him and call him sexist even though I'm the one who didn't follow directions. So here I am. Easy class, but very rude and immature teacher.

5.0
3.0
CHEM01
Grade: A
Apr 30, 2021
Would take again

Larry is a great guy. He wants you to learn and pass his class and will help you any way he can. The only thing he asks of you is to come to class, turn assignments in correctly, take practice quizzes and ask questions. He will provide you with a website he made full of material to help you learn. This is all to help you succeed.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
1.0
CHEM01
Grade: A
Jul 12, 2021
Would take again

Writing a review for this man is like rating The Great Gatsby, either you loved it or hated it. He is a cool guy and does care a lot about his students. He is older(76)so he is very blunt but he definitely cares. He's given me an extension for assignments when I truly needed it. You can get an A as long as you use his slides and do practice quizzes

5.0
2.0
CHEM01
Grade: A+
Jul 19, 2021
Would take again

Best instructor I have had thus far. Truly amazing and very experienced. I came into the course with no chemistry experience whatsoever and ended with an A, if that's not a measure of a top notch instructor I do not know what is! Larry is blunt but its needed in this day in age. If you can get past that, you will learn a wealth of information!

Skip class? You won't pass.
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
1.0
1.0
CEM101
Grade: Rather not say
Jul 30, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Larry is horrible. 10/10 would not recommend.

Gives good feedback
Skip class? You won't pass.
Tough grader
5.0
3.0
CEM101
Grade: A+
Aug 7, 2021
Would take again

Might seem a bit intimidating at first, but he's one of the best instructors I've ever had. Extremely comprehensive slideset means you don't have to pay for a textbook. He is always willing to help, even outside of his office hours (emails back usually within hours). If you're willing to put in the work he will help you get an A. 10/10 would take!

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Lecture heavy
1.0
4.0
CEM101
Grade: A
Aug 12, 2021
Wouldn't take again

The entire semester was filled with drama. I didnt benefit from the lectures or the slides, he often went on unrelated tangents. He offered me a recommendation following the class, when I followed up about it he was so upset with the class he changed his mind and put me off. His frustration about negative comments on RMP leaked into his lectures.

Test heavy
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
CHEM01
Grade: C
Sep 17, 2021
Wouldn't take again

would constantly bash his students and was always going on useless rants about conspiracy theories that had absolutely no relation to chemistry. if you asked a question he would publicly shame you in front of the class. i had to retake chem because his lack of explaining and difficulty to actually teach caused many students to fail.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
5.0
2.0
CEM101
Grade: A+
Nov 9, 2021
Would take again

Larry is an amazing teacher! He does go off topic a bit but he is always more than happy to answer questions. He is an easy grader and will typically take off 0.25 per question, unlike other instructors who would take off a whole point. As long as you do practice quizzes and memorize what needs to be memorized, this class is an A.

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
4.0
1.0
CEM101
Grade: A
Dec 17, 2021
Wouldn't take again

overall he was a friendly and caring guy and hes super willing to help you understand material. he wants you to get an A, and he has a TON of resources available. he ruffled some students feathers and they responded poorly to him, then HE responded poorly to them. if you have anxiety, his tangent topics can be a bit triggering. overall a good guy

Accessible outside class
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
4.0
2.0
CEM105
Grade: A
Dec 18, 2021
Would take again

Great man overall, Genuinely cares about his students and gives second chances on late work. Kind man who helps you during your labs and is very nice.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Caring
Class Info

Online Classes

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Attendance Mandatory

84%

Textbook Required

26%

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