Van Dorn is an amazing teacher with a real talent for teaching. Her unique teaching style will keep you on the edge of your seat. She loves in-class demonstrations, especially ones that explode. Pay attention, or she'll yell at you. Be on time, or she'll yell at you. Don't text/Facebook, or she'll yell at you. Awesome professor, awesome class.

Very helpful. Should attend class if you want to be able to understand everything for tests. Great sense of humor

She is an awesome teacher and she really wants you to understand the material. Only take her class if you really want to learn, not if you want to sit on Facebook or your phone. If your class has a good energy, then she will happy. She has an awesome sense of humor. I recommend getting any type of chem textbook because she expects you to read.

Dr. Van Dorn is a weird person, but she's a good lecturer and her classes always do better than most other classes on the test. Go to class and don't be late or talk, because she'll start to dislike you. She may seem really mean, but just follow her rules and do what she says and you'll be fine.

At the beginning of the semester, I didn't really like Van Dorn, but as the semester wore on, i liked her more and more. She explains everything thats on the test, so there are no real surprises. Also, she gets really mad when people are late or talk during class. And she's pretty attractive. live.laugh.love.

Van Dorn has a wicked, dry sense of humor, which is just my style. She doesn't like people being on their cell phones during lecture and has no problem publicly humiliating people who are being distractions. Pay attention and participate and you'll be fine, she does a good job preparing you for exams.

Good professor, great clarity really helps has a bold sense of humor and most importantly she is REALLY HOT!

She's very good, as far as the Chem 151 professors go, although the tests were very difficult at times to understand since another teacher wrote the test. However, go to lecture, read the book, and study before the test and you'll be fine.

Van Dorn is a wonderful professor! This is a tough subject but she does a great job simplifying it and preparing you for the test. She gives you innumerable opportunities for help if you're having difficulty and, as long as you go to the study sessions and do all the practice problems she gives you, you can easily get an A in this class.

Ive never bothered writing a comment on this for a teacher, but Dr. Van Dorn was an excellent teacher. I got a C in the class but I also know i didnt put in the necessary effort to get an A. Its a really hard class that you have to go to but she really is a great teacher. If you do the work you'll be fine.

Dr. Van Dorn is one of those teachers that will respect you if you respect her and chemistry. I loved her dry humor and you can tell she really loves the subject. This is not an easy class but if you put effort into it you can pass easily; I received an A at the end of the semester. Study early and go to the review sessions too, they help a lot!

This semester was easier for me, but Van Dorn cares for students who care to learn. If you are loud or disruptive, she'll call you out on it. She adds humor and dry sarcasm into her teaching which helps make it a little more interesting. It's not an easy A, but she does curve the class which definitely helps!

She is a great teacher! She makes sure the class is interesting and does a lot of really cool experiments in class. It is hard though so make sure you go to class and pay attention. She also does participation points in class but I got 100 and missed a few of the assignments she did. Good luck!

It's difficult to do really well in this class but not impossible. I got a B, because of the curve. It had to be at least 5%. I thought she was really funny. Going to class is extremely helpful. She posts advance slides that you should review and then complete slides after class. Go to office hours and sit up close so she can get to know you.

Great teacher & hilarious! She posts preview slides and full slides but DON'T SKIP CLASS (if you can help it). The tests can be tough and she doesn't curve until the very end. Also, don't come in late cuz she'll make faces or comments at your expense. Check preview slides EVERY DAY cuz she sometimes gives print only assignments for credit.

She's funny and energetic. No lecture is going to be fun, but her's is definitely the least boring so far. She makes sure you know what to expect on the tests and provides great study guides. She's also really helpful in person. You'll do fine as long as you go to class.

Very good professor, she is funny and energetic. She is great at teaching and makes going to class fun. The only annoying thing is that she doesn't let you use your phone (or iPod for that matter) for any reason (even as a calculator or to take notes). Other than that, she is probably my favorite instructor of the semester.

Dr. Van Dorn is a wonderful professor. It is obvious that she really enjoys teaching and is happy to be there. She does a lot of cool demos throughout the year and is always very willing to answer questions in class. Don't choose this course if you plan on talking during lecture or goofing off because she will mock you in front of the entire class.

Good teacher and funny but the test questions are worded different than the sapling hw problems and what we did in class, making it almost impossible to get anything higher than a C on. Ive never had a C in my life and ended up with one in this course. Don't take it if you're not willing to put in 100% effort

Professor is funny and does demos on occasion, even if they don't go well. If you have a solid background in chemistry this shouldn't be a problem for you but if you don't I would recommend using the book and getting help. However the test averages were low C's and D's, but as long as you do the online homework and do well in lab it should be okay.

I freaking love Van Dorn. Her class is always interesting and the tests aren't too bad if you study. It isn't impossible to get an A. She's really funny and personable, and will always help you out at office hours. And her hair rocks.

Van Dorn is awesome! She is very personable and easy to talk to. Her lectures go by really fast and it is very clear that she wants you to succeed. She will go out of her way to help you including posting full lecture notes, hosting review sessions and making sure many resources are available to you. I would definitely recommend her class!

She was very enthusiastic about chemistry and she is a great person to get to know! I really loved taking this class, it is a TON of work but you learn a lot!

Dr. Van Dorn was a good teacher, although the tests were hard. They put mostly trick questions on the test, making it hard to get the right answer, but she was very good at explaining concepts.

She is a great lecturer. In her office hours, however she is extremely unhelpful. I can't stand that part of her teaching. it's better to visit tutor hours than ever waste your time trying to get one on one help from her. She uses the same test as all of the other chem teachers so her tests are no harder. I'd recommend her

Chemistry 151 is a very difficult class, so no matter who your teacher is, be prepared to work hard. I like teachers who use power points with their lectures and are very straightforward. Dr. Van Dorn was really clear in her explanations. I wish she gave more practice problems though since there wasn't a lot of homework.

If you attend class regularly, stay on top of the homework, and utilize the resources (worksheets, powerpoints, study guides) there should be no reason you receive less than a B in this course. If you are not a Chemistry buff, I highly recommend reading the book - Trust me! It does have some helpful stuff. Got an easy A and really enjoyed Van Dorn.

Van Dorn is a very good gen chem professor. She explains the concepts well and gives you all the resources you need to succeed. If you have a chem background like I do then this class will be pretty easy for you.

Dr. Van Dorn is an amazing professor. She really wants you to succeed and she tries to make things as clear and fun as possible, even answering what some might consider dumb questions. Read the book, print out the slides, do Sapling and go to office/preceptor hours! It's not an easy A, but it's not impossible to do well if you put in the effort.

Van Dorn is a great teacher! She provides you with a bunch of study material for tests and does a lot of practice problems in class. Always review old tests because some questions are reused on later tests.

A good gen chem professor. She is fairly engaging during her lectures and explains the concepts well. One downside is that her lectures have a slow pace so sometimes a whole class seems really repetitive. But she does prepares you well for exams if you do all the sapling and pay attention.

Van Dorn is great. Mixes humor with lecture in a great presentation format. Although this class was personally doable, there were classmates who spent more time studying and didn't have the same high results. In Fall 2013, 85+ was an A. I recommend her; she's the best 151 teacher I could ask for.

One of my favorite professors last semester. She has a great sense of humor and teaches the concepts well.

Professor Van Dorn is an incredible professor. I have never been very good at chemistry, but she knew exactly how to explain chemistry in a way that made it easier to understand. I was always excited to go to her class, even though it was at 8am. Her passion for chemistry is evident in her lectures, and I admire that.

One of my favorites. Passionate, intelligent, funny. Her lectures are seamless, easy to follow, and generally meticulous. The exams are not easy, but they are fair. It is very important to understand concepts as well as procedures. Occasional in-class participation assignments, all resources (excluding text) online.

Van Dorn was a breath of fresh air after my 151 professor. These gen chem courses are never easy and this one is no different. However, Van Dorn tries to prepare you for the exams the best she can . I cannot emphasize enough how helpful lecture was. She has practice problems galore and explains them thoroughly. Very approachable

LOVE HER SO MUCH! I got an A for chem 151 in Spring 2014!! Her lectures were easy to understand and interesting! And now I'm taking 152 with her and I think I would have an A again!! If she'll teach O CHEM, I would definitely choose her but she don't..... To get a good grade, reading the textbook before class is really important!

LOVE HER SO MUCH! Her lecture was interesting and easy to understand. Reading the textbook before class was essential. I didn't do a lot of work but still got an A. This semester I have my 152 class with her and I think I would have an A. If she would teach O CHEM I will definitely choose her but she don't. :(

Dr. Van Dorn doesn't make getting an A easy, but there isn't an ounce of me that regrets taking her course. Her lectures are clear cut, she gives numerous practice problems in her power points, and homework problems are always helpful. She is also hilarious and her lectures are fun! Also - if you go to office hours you won't regret it!

Dr. Van Dorn is one of my favorite professors. I took chem in high school and at another college before transferring and hated it, but she made everything so clear and enjoyable. This is by far the easiest chem class I have taken, and I really enjoyed it. I would definitely recommend her.

This class is hard and by no means an easy A. Yet, I love Van Dorn and her style of teaching and I really fo feel like I learned and retained chemistry. There are a lot of exams and homework but she ends up curving the class. She really wants to see her students succeed and even though the class was hard, I enjoyed it.

I LOVED THIS CLASS AND DR. VAN DORN !:) I came into the class with no chem background and was dreading it but now I truly enjoy chem. Dr. Van Dorn is entertaining, and makes her lectures incredibly engaging and informative. I would definitely recommend going to the lectures but, if you do, and fully understand the HW you can definitely get an A.

Before taking this class I did not like chemistry and had not taken chem since sophomore year of high school. I never thought I would say this, but thanks to Professor Van Dorn I now like chem! She is a great teacher and her lectures have lots of practice problems that are similar to the questions on the tests.

Dr. Van Dorn was very funny, however, I did not find her to be the best lecturer. I took AP Chem in high school which helped me succeed in her class. Nevertheless, her lectures were generally not helpful because she would go too fast or give unclear examples that were unrelated to exams. She was always available if students needed extra help.

A lot of the effort in her classes needs to be put in by the student. Yes, the exams are tough but she lets you know that if you are above average on the exams then you will be fine. She loves to see enthusiasm for chemistry and see the lightbulbs come on when it clicks. I took her for both 151 and 152 and don't regre it one iota. Do the reading!

People need to stop blaming the exam on her (or the other chem teachers for that matter). She didn't make them! Anyways, as for Van Dorn. I loved her dry humor. She knows plenty of what she is talking about and is very clear on what she expects from you. Not going to class and missing assignments is a death sentence. I liked this class.

Took AP chem, so this class was a breeze. Examples in lecture were done very slowly (510 min problem you can finish in 2 minutes max). Slides posted online. Attendance not mandatory, but she gives pop participation (which don't affect your grade much). HUGE curve! Final is cumulative from ACS (no math, all theory).

Van Dorn is very passionate about Chemistry and interesting, she definitely puts in effort to make the material understandable. She has alot of practice examples in her lectures to work through during class where you can ask her or the preceptors for help. Her tests are very fair but make sure to study and go to all of the classes.

Ive had Van Dorn for both Chem 101a and Chem 101b. She is truly passionate about Chemistry and will try to explain everything to the best of her ability. She also really care about her students and moves her office hours to better fit her students schedule. But, if you think just because its Chem 101 its going to be easy, think again.

Ive had Van Dorn for both Chem 101a and Chem 101b. If you think just because its Chem 101 its going to be easy, think again. This is a hard class, but if you work at it, you can do it. (there is also a curve)

I don'y understand why everyone thinks this class is so hard. Yes, the material covered is difficult, it's chemistry it's not going to be easy no matter who the teach is. The class is a totally doable A though. The tests are very straightforward, they are on the same exact material covered in class. I got an A on every single test, I studied though

Dr. Van Dorn made Chemistry my favorite course here at the U of A. I am a pre nursing student. Yes, the classes may be intensive and the tests are meant to stimulate thought- but that is exactly what pre health majors should be prepared for. Dr Van Dorn is passionate about chem and makes learning fun. Her excitement is contagious

If I wanted to take this class again for a better grade I totally would, the only reason I ended up with a B was because I didn't study enough or go to office hours. Dr. Van Dorn is a great lecturer and huge chemistry dork. Very passionate about the subject, pretty funny but needs to have better time management with her lessons. Go to class!

I had Dr. Van Dorn for 101a and 101b. I came into class with no Chemistry background and was able to pull off an A in both. If you go to class, read, and do the Sapling homework, it is more than possible to pull of an A.

I absolutely love Prof. Van Dorn! She is a huge step up from my previous chemistry teachers. The material may be challenging for some, but she does try and break it down into its simplest components for her students. Tests were not too difficult, but they definitely do require an understanding of material. I highly recommend her if you take chem!

Van Dorn is wonderful! I had her for both 101A and 101B and she makes me want to minor in chemistry! If she taught 151 I definitely would. She makes you read in 101B but I have to admit I never bought the book and did fine! She puts up a ton of practice assignments and problems. Just wish she managed her time better in lecture.

In order to succeed in Dr. Van Dorn's class, you must put in work. She is very helpful during her office hours, but she can give speedy lectures. As long as you are keeping up with notes and homework outside of class, you will be fine. If you don't want to put in the work, don't expect an A. (BTW the class is curved)

I loved this class. Yes there was mandatory reading before lecture, she has reading quizzes due before every lecture, and tough homework due every Sunday but she was an amazing lecture and really tried to make it as understandable as possible. She also posts a ton of extra practice in posted notes and work sheets. Very Very helpful in office hours.

this a class where you need to try 101b is a crash course on ochem and biochem it's hard. Dr. Van Dorn is the sassiest professor you will ever meet but she loves chemistry and she is helpful. i would go to SI sessions before going to her office hours because she will call you out for being so far behind. The tests are hard but mostly fair.

Great teacher, if you show up and pay attention you will do fine. Do the practice problems and the homework because that is where the test questions come from.

People say her tests are ridiculous, but in all reality if you come to lecture and look over all the material she gives you there is no reason not to pass. The averages are usually quite lower, so she will curve the class in the end. Would definitely take again.

Chemistry itself is a hard subject but she is awesome at explaining it. She is the best chemistry teacher I have taken. I liked her exams because if you know your material they shouldn't be tricky. YOU HAVE TO GO TO CLASS not just because she gives points at random days but because she does explain things well.

I honestly loved Dr. Van Dorn. She was always available to help and she actually teaches very well. Her class requires A LOT of work, but when it is done you will have a very sturdy foundation of Chemistry. I truly think she is one of the best professors I have ever had.

Chemistry itself is obviously not an easy subject, but I'm someone who has NO background/history of it what so ever, but in all honestly it wasn't as bad as I thought. If you attend lectures, do the home-works, and study. Then I guarantee that you'll pass. She's a little sassy but really helpful, and so are the preceptors and SI leaders.

Dr. Van Dorn made me become a chemistry major. Her CHEM 101 class gave me strong fundamentals in chemistry. She is passionate about the subject and it was inspiring to me. The class did require a good amount of reading and homework. Show up to class and ask questions if you got them. She appreciates participation and enthusiasm.

The material is very hard but Dr. Van Dorn teaches it so well and so passionately. You can tell she loves what she does and that she wants all of her students to do well. You can do well if you work for it and do the readings before class.

Very nice and caring as long as you care about the class. Go to office hours, getting to know her and letting her recognize you is so important.

She is an awesome lecturer, you can really tell she cares about chemistry and her students. There are a lot of resources if you are struggling, and if you do the work you will do well in the class. She doesn't take attendance, but you will likely not pass if you don't go to class because she covers/contextualizes other material.

This professor is amazing! Her class is so intriguing. Just stay on top of the homework, look over the slides, make sure you actually understand the logic of the material and don't rely solely on memorization, if you do this you should do great! This class is a bit quick paced, so don't slack off. GOODLUCK!

Love Van Dorn. She makes it extremely easy to succeed and gives you all the necessary tools. Gives partial credit on tests which helped me a lot. Get 15-20% above average every exam average and you will for sure get an A.

She is a really good professor, especially for such a hard topic like chemistry. Participation is a huge part of your grade, so make sure to do participation activities. The class is hard due to it being chem, but she is a good choice. I passed with a C when I thought I'd fail - so that's good. I failed all midterms and final except the first test

Best. College. Course. Ever. Show up, participate, do the work, study hard, be known and take advantage of the (free) extra help. The grade you receive is solely the result of the effort you put forth. Difficult but NOT impossible. Dr. Van Dorn will absolutely knock your socks off with her brilliance, humor and pizzazz. You will not regret it.

I am going to miss this class so much! I did not think I could get an A until I figured out the best ways to study and she definitely provides you with all the resources, it just takes time and effort to keep up with reviewing the material. She was so passionate and I am going to miss it!!

HARD but not impossible to pass with an A! 4 exams, reading quizes, online HWs due every Sunday 2 tries, random "print me's" @ the end of lecture notes, random quizzes, some EC . If you want to pass, READ everything, take notes, GO to tutoring/SI, weekly reviews and exam reviews DONT MISS CLASS, ASK Q's & STUDY. May the curve be ever in your favor.

Very funny and great teacher, very hard class, you need to study and work very hard to get the grades you want. She curves a lot and drops one test grade but is a very difficult class.

Van Dorn is the best. She tells you exactly what you need to do to succeed and offers an abundance of resources. Do the readings, go to class, DO THE PPT EXAMPLES and go to SI sessions ! Most of the SI leaders have taken the class and they make practice problems similar to the test. It is a lot of work but me and all my friends got A's!

if you put the work and effort into the class you will be rewarded with the grade you deserve. Van Dorn definitely knows what she is talking about.

Not an easy class, but not at all impossible. All the resources to succeed are available, but its up to you to use them. SI, preceptor reviews and worksheets, practice problems, and book problems will help you succeed. If you put the work in, you will get the grade you deserve. And dont be afraid to talk to her, shes really the nicest person!

Put in the work, take advantage of the various resources she provides and you will get the A.

Van Dorn is such a wonderful professor and truly cares about student success. Her lectures are easy to follow and she gives plenty of opportunities for extra resources. There is no unnecessary work in this class-- everything she has you do is for a reason.

I got an A in 101a and just finished 101b with unknown grade. I am not a "genius" like some people say you must be to do well in this class. To do well, and trust me I had a 72 average on chem101a tests and B on final and got an A in class do this: SI sessions (extra credit), print me (go to end of p.p.s) fight for small test points back, hw!

Dr. Van Dorn is so passionate about chemistry and teaching it. But you HAVE to put effort in if you expect to pass the class. Don't let the reviews scare you away. Take full advantage of all the resources she gives you because they really will help you. She wants to see you succeed. Be prepared to work hard and dedicate time to this class.

This class was well worth it! Dr. Van Dorn can seem intimidating, but I recommend going into her office hours, shes very kind. She knows her stuff, and is happy to work on concepts that you dont understand with you, which is really cool. You have to earn your grade and it takes effort, but there are many resources available for success.

Van Dorn is genuinely a fantastic professor. However, you have to work extremely hard for this class to go well for you. If you dont have knowledge of chem, youll have to seek additional resources. Theres a huge curve at the end whether she admits it or not. I wouldve failed otherwise.

This class is mostly geared towards nursing students, which is what makes it a little but more interesting. Having had taken chemistry in high school helped for only the first month after that it was all new material. Do not buy the textbook at the bookstore, its cheaper online and you can buy a physical copy too. You have to work for your grade.

Don't confuse teaching for learning. Yes you MUST read and study hard. This is COLLEGE. If you plan to go to nursing school, you'd better not complain about this intro course. Dr. Van Dorn is cool and she teaches really well, but she can't be your personal tutor. There's lots of resources and extra credit offered. Listen in class, and go to SI.

I loved Dr. Van Dorn. She cares so much about chemistry and wants you to actually understand the material and not just spew it out on a test. You do need to try in this class and she does make it possible to get an A. YOU MUST APPLY YOURSELF OR YOU WILL NOT DO WELL.

Van Dorn is very passionate about Chemistry. If you are taking this course, get ready for a lot of studying and homework due before every lecture. Actually read the sections she assigns, and you'll do just fine in the class. She teaches what you read the night before. The tests are also somewhat hard, but go over the lecture notes and study guides.

Do all the lecture notes and hw and you'll get an A. Most professors dont give you half as many resources as she does. I love Van Dorn, she really cares about everyone's success, but you dig your own grade if you dont try, you do have to study. Chemistry is a hard subject in general and I went in knowing nothing and came out having learned a ton.

If you do all the lecture notes, extra credit, all the readings, and go to SI meetings you'll do well. It sounds like a lot but it's not as hard as most science classes at UA, and most professors don't offer so many ways to study like Van Dorn does. You don't have to be a "genius" to get an A you just have to put in the work

I'm not the type of person who loves chemistry, but Van Dorn definitely makes it easier. If you don't go to class her powerpoints can be confusing. As long as you do the extra credit and get the online assignments done you should be fine. Tests are CUMULATIVE. Study hard and attend office hours and SI sessions and you should do well

She is an amazing professor and explains everything, there are tons of opportunities outside of class to get help so people who did not pass did not take those opportunities. The class is hard, its chemistry, but she makes it manageable and makes everyone laugh every class. Her tests are cumulative, but usually similar to the study guide.

Dr. Van Dorn was one of the best professors at the UA. Eventhough I was horrible at chemistry she was still patient and caring towards students like me. She encourages you to work hard and succeed and she is very interested in her career choice. LOVE DR. VAN DORN SHES A GEM.

Dr. Van Dorn is an amazing professor. You need to go to class and do your homework if you expect to succeed. However, she drops several homeworks AND A WHOLE EXAM SCORE. Also, there are numerous resources you can use to succeed. She is incredibly knowledgeable about chemistry. You have to work hard in order to do well, but it is entirely possible.

honestly my favorite teacher at this school. she has a funny personality that keeps the class lively and she explains these difficult chemistry concepts in an easy to understand way!!

Laura's class is definitely a tough one. You really have to put in the work to get the grade you want, but overall she is a great teacher and knows the content very well. She makes the class fun by doing interactive experiments and offers lots of extra credit opportunities by going to preceptor hours and bonus exam questions.

she's literally amazing and I am confused about the bad ratings lol. she has made me so passionate about chem and if you work hard and go thru the notes after class this class won't be too difficult!!

This class is hard, and requires effort. But its a chem course, so that is to be expected. Theres a TON of resources outside of class that saved my grade. If you put in the work on the homework and don't miss lectures you can get an A. Van Dorn is super smart and passionate and makes sure you have everything you need for future chem classes at UA.

Really hard class but you learn a lot of great content. There is lots of help outside lecture and she is more than happy to meet with you during office hours to explain any material you may be confused on. Honestly, the effort you put into the classes will determine your overall grade.

DR VAN DORN IS THE BEST PROFESSOR! There are bad ratings on here, but she really cares that you understand chemistry if you show her that you are trying! There is a ton of extra credit if you go to SI sessions and if you go to her office hours with questions, she will make sure you can understand the concept!

Dr. Van Dorn is an amazing professor! I took her course without having a background in chemistry and still did well. It's not an easy class; prepared to read and do lots of homework. The material is difficult but there are preceptor hours and SI Sessions you can go to. It's not impossible to pass her class, you've just got to work hard.

I love this women, Dr. Van Dorn had such a large impact on my life. Her class is hard, but if you show up, put in the work, and laugh at her jokes, you will do just fine. She is intimidating and has a dad-like sense of humor, but it makes the class fun. Put in the work, go to SI and tutor hours, and study HARD. Dr. Van Dorn is a national treasure!

She is very passionate when it comes to her job, but it can definitely be overwhelming retaining a lot of information, but its duable. You definitely need to study if you want a good grade in the class, although the grading system isnt clear, and I dont even know what my final grade was for this class.

This is a chem class, the average for tests in any chem class is around 50-60%. You have to put in a lot of time to do well in the course. With that being said, Dr. Van Dorn is the BEST chem professor. She really cares about her students and wants you to succeed. If you need to take a chem class & you expect an easy A, youre in the wrong major.

Everyone giving bad ratings expected to have their grade handed to them. Its a chem course, its going to be hard. Van Dorn makes it super manageable! You will have to put in the work, go to SI and tutor hours regularly & youll get an A or B easy.

I love, love, love Dr. Van Dorn! This is the second course I take with her and they've been my favorites! Chemistry isn't easy, but she really does care about your learning and wants to see you succeed. She's hilarious and a really lovely person overall. As long as you work hard, there is no reason why you shouldn't get an A or a B.

Easily one of the best chemistry professors! There has only been one or two exams in both her classes that have had an average lower than 70%, and keep in mind we take four exams and one cumulative final in total. The class is very hard, but she tries to help as much as possible and provides lots of resources for us to use for our studying.

This class isn't easy, but the professor really knows her stuff. She can come off as a little scary at first, but she's super sweet and simply has a dry sense of humor. I took 151 last semester and I can say I preferred her class by far. The exams are hard but as long as you go to SI Sessions and reviews, you'll be fine.

Chemistry is an extremely hard class anyways, but Dr. Van Dorn is actually a really good instructor, I learned a lot from her lectures. The class and tests are extremely hard but if you put in the work it is attainable to get a good grade. The only complaint is that it can be hard to get into contact with her due to the size of the class.

Van Dorn makes the class easy to pass if you TRY. She spends more time on certain subjects in the lecture if she sees our faces looking confused. She always posts her lectures with extra practice problems and sometimes extra credit you can apply on her tests. She always tries to do what is best for her students by consulting us and her preceptors.

Oh my godddd, I loved both of her courses. B is more interesting than A, but both are awesome. The material is hard but she provides more than enough resources for us to succeed. She's also super sweet and she really does care about teaching us the material. I wish she taught all of my other science courses (lol). Hands down, my favorite professor!

Chemistry is NOT easy, but if you're a pre-nurs major theres not much you can do. Other Chem classes are even more material dense so content wise Van Dorn is the easiest. No she isn't the most helpful prof but the SI and tutor sessions help a lot. if u dont like science ur not gonna excel but its hard to get an A in any science class here

Dr. Van Dorn is the best professor I have had at the U of A! I had her for 101A and 101B and succeeded thanks to her and the help of preceptors in both courses. It is a tough course and you have to put a lot of effort in, but if you are going into a field of science that is to be expected. She is well respected and has lots of care for her students

Van Dorn really cares about her students. Three homework assignments per week, 4 exams plus a final. Offered two extra credit assignments. Tests are difficult but SI sessions help a lot.

Not sure why people say she's inaccessible because she had office hours weekly and she'd answer all my questions. She has preceptors/SI leaders that have reviews weekly. The class isn't easy, but neither is chemistry. Makes you work for it, but is very nice and reasonable. If you think this is the worst, nursing school won't be any better.

Very challenging class but Professor had many opportunities for help. If you went to class, did the homework, and took advantage of other studying opportunities, you will do well in the class. Professor was very dedicated and made it clear she wants us to do well.

Professor did a great job of giving us the opportunity to do well by providing supplemental practice, readings, and lecture notes. Must practice problems a lot, and recommend taking good reference notes as the tests are open book but have a tight time-constraint. She cares and wants you to do well- just use the opportunity.

Dr. Van Dorn is a great professor. I promise if you do the reading, and keep up with the homework. You will be fine. Go to all the lectures. Attendance is not mandatory, but going to the lectures is the only way to pass. Go to the SI sessions she suggests and you will do good.

I loved Dr. Van Dorn. This is a hard course, it is lots of difficult and important content. As long as you attend all the lectures (she doesn't take attendance but you need the lecture information), take good notes, do the readings and homework, and ATTEND SI SESSIONS you will do great. This is a nursing weed-out class so be ready to do the work.

Need to go to lectures to succeed. 2 reading assessments and 2 homeworks per week. 4 tests and a final. Lecture is hard and fast but she needs to do that to cover the material. There is so much opportunity to get help and succeed so it is completely possible to do well in this class if you take initiative. Chemistry is hard no matter who teaches.

She is so passionate about chem. Attendance isn't taken but you HAVE to attend lectures to get a good grade. A few online assignments a week but if you do them with other people they aren't that bad! Go to her office hours! The tests are difficult but they are online, open book, and there is a little bit of extra credit.

CHEM 130 is a difficult course so it's important to attend all lectures and take advantage of office hours and SI sessions offered. Dr. Van Dorn is very helpful and caring in her office hours and you can tell she is passionate about science, and wants you to succeed! This course is doable you just gotta take initiative. You got this!

This class is not attendance mandatory but if you miss lectures you will not understand what is going on. My biggest advice to get through this class is go to office hours!!! You will need to put in lots of extra time and effort outside of class but it is worth it. Van Dorn is honestly a good teacher the content is just really complex.

Professor Van Dorn is great! You can truly see her love for chemistry shine through her lectures. She offers tons of extra credit on exams and just in general. The course itself is challenging- there is a lot of new content in a short amount of time and a decent amount of work weekly. But if you stay on top of everything, you will succeed:)

If you do not constantly try or get help in this class, it will be harder for you, but the professor and TA want to help you as much as possible. A lot of homework but the exams are open note and online but the exams have questions that use critical thinking. The professor also has extra credit assignments and questions on the exam.

Class grade reflects how much effort and time you put in. It's not impossible to receive an A. Put in the work and you will do fine!

honestly , this class is a symbol of the work you put in , is the work you get out. go to SI sessions, her office hours are the best just go even if you have nothing to ask, you will learn so much from them. just pay attention in class and do not do too much writing just listen to her and pay attention.

This course is hard af but amazing professor. I enjoyed the way she taught but you can get lost very fast. The TA's held review sessions but they sorta..sucked. Tests were taken from home but hard and not very much time to write stuff out, somehow passed through with a low B. Review lectures after lectures and just try to retain the stuff you learn

This class is very difficult, but I found the first half of the semester managible because I took Honors Chem in high school. The professor wants students to succeed and offers a lot of SI and office hours. The worst part about this class is the coursework, there is a lot and it can be difficult to understand.

This course is not as bad as it seems, it was quite manageable. Dr. Van Dorn was very caring and a great lecturer, I found the lectures super clarifying after doing pre-readings. I do suggest going to every class and trying your best. If you study, do all homework, and pay attention you can get an A. There are so many resources for this course too!

You are graded on accuracy on participation using TopHat. Go to office hours especially during lewis structures. This class is general chemistry and organic chemistry into one course. She was a great professor.

This is one of the best professors I've had. She gets a lot of hate on here because the course is difficult. This class has a ton of support between SI and preceptors. 2/3 of the grade is exams+quizzes. Do not get behind. The content you learn will be applied to future content throughout the entire course. If you apply yourself you will do well.

Van Dorn was a really great teacher and wanted the class to do really well. She provided lots of extra credit opportunities and had tons of out of class session with her or TA for extra support. There was a good amount of work that was done throughout the course but it defiantly helped and was not busy work. In lectures she was fun and motivated!

Although CHEM 130 is a HARD class as long as you put the work in and GO TO office hours, preceptor hours, and SI sessions!!! You will do good, you just have to be able to ask for help when you need it. Take advantage of all the extra credit and SI points, it does make a difference! You got this!

Dr. Van Dorn was awesome, if you put in the work its easy to pass!

Dr. Van Dorn is a great professor! People give her a bad rap because the material is challenging, even though it is a difficult class, it is very possible to succeed if you put in the work! Give yourself time for the readings, go to preceptor hours and SI sessions, and you will do great! Tip: If you can do the study guide, you can ace the exam!!!

This class is challenging, but you can do it if you have the discipline and motivation! She lectures well but fast. The exams are quite challenging compared to the quizzes but passable. If you show up, review, and make a good "cheat sheet" you'll do fine. Go to SI for extra credit! Tip: Use "ketzbook" on youtube during lewis structures.

Dr. Van Dorn is a great professor, the class is just hard. Those who say she sucks just didn't put in enough effort into the class. She provides tons of extra help outside of class, and take advantage of the extra credit, it could be the difference between a whole letter grade. You get out of this class the effort you put into it.

ive never felt as stupid in my life as i did taking this class. that being said, its doable and ur grades are a reflection of the work u put into it. her exams and quizzes are brutal but she allows a page of notes so it could be worse.

This class is difficult, but Van Dorn provides A TON of sources to help you succeed. GO TO SI SESSIONS AND HER OFFICE HOURS. I honestly didn't study at all, but worked really hard to comprehend all the material, and that was the most important thing. Van Dorn is an amazing person and brings candy to her office hours. She is literally Ms. Fizzle IRL

Chem 130 is truly the hardest class nursing students have to take. However, I believe Van Dorn was the reason I did so well. Her lectures, quizzes, and exams were hard but it never felt like she wanted us to fail, she only wanted to challenge us. There are AMPLE resources to succeed in this class such as tutoring and office hours.

I loved Dr. Van Dorn!!! She really cares about her students and that they understand what they're learning, and she has made chemistry so much more attainable. I love how you can feel not only her passion for chemistry, but her students as well. There is also so much help available, so as long as you want to put in the effort you'll succeed!!

She is one of the nicest teachers I have ever had, but the class is just hard. Her lectures are very good but to get a good grade you need to attend class and learn on your own outside of class. You should be able to get a B or higher if you do that and attend the SI session which are very helpful and give you extra credit. Test are hard though

Dr. Van Dorn is a great professor if you get to know her. GO TO HER OFFICE HOURS and go to SI sessions, if you work hard you will be successful. She lets you use one note sheet. Exams can be hard, but you can pass. Just ask for help before you get lost!

Although Chemistry is a tough class, it is totally doable. Van Dorn was the best professor possibly given for a class like this. She offers plenty of extra credit, is super caring for her students and want you to succeed. She's funny and tries to make lectures as interesting as possible. Definitely try taking her class if you have to take Chem 130

You can tell she is very passionate about Chemistry. This course is VERY hard, do not take this if you do not need to. Her lectures are great and even though attendance is not mandatory, you WILL be behind if you do not show up. There are also surprise top hat quizzes. If you do take this class, go to SI session!!

As a pre-nursing major, this was the easiest science prereq. There are 2 exams, 3 quizzes (one dropped), a final, and you get a cheat sheet for each. She offers a lot of extra credit (32 points). I barely did the readings and just watched Organic Chemistry Tutor and it helped me succeed on all the exams.

This class can be difficult, but she is an amazing professor. She is very passionate about chemistry and will provide a lot of extra credit opportunities!

Dr. Van Dorn definitely shows her enthusiasm for Chemistry in the way she teaches. She did everything in her power to help students understand concepts. Lectures are very fast-paced, but the amount of resources provided through SI sessions and preceptors are very helpful. Tests are difficult but doable.

I really liked this class! She genuinely loves what she teaches, and she lectures super super well. If you go to lectures and take advantage of the immense amount of extra credit opportunities she gives, you will have no trouble getting the grade you want.

Dr. VanDorn was a good professor. I got C's on both exam and still ended with an A. EXTRA CREDIT MATTERS! Seriously go to SI sessions, and do any extra credit opportunity you can. The TA is amazing too! She truly cares about her students and is so sweet! Study hard, and just breathe, because it isn't that bad.

Ppl only give her a bad rating bc the class is hard. Dr van dorn is an exceptional professor and if u put in work u can pass