3.1

Len B. Soloff

Chemistry - Los Angeles Pierce College

3.1
Quality
3.2
Difficulty
54%
Would Retake
99
Reviews
3.1
Quality
3.2
Difficulty
3.1
Helpful
3.1
Clarity

54%

Would Retake

99

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What Students Say

He is really funny and interesting as a person

CHEM102 - 5.0 rating

literally everyone cheated

CHEM60 - 1.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

100%

Textbook Required

38%

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95% confidence
Based on 24 grades
Most common grades:
A (11)
A+ (5)
Not sure yet (3)
Grade Distribution
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Based on 29 reported grades
A: 11
A+: 5
Not sure yet: 3
B+: 3
Common Tags
Skip class? You won't pass. (13)
EXTRA CREDIT (7)
Tough grader (7)
Clear grading criteria (6)
Hilarious (5)
Lots of homework (5)
Accessible outside class (5)
Participation matters (5)
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Ratings by Course

CHEM0213

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CHEMI102

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CHEMCHEM

5.0

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CHEM101

3.7

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CHEM102

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CHEMISTRY101

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Reviews (99)
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CHEM101
Jun 11, 2004

he is a cool guy.he seems to be tough but he has a great heart.

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CHEM101
Jun 13, 2004

dont take the class if you dont have the questions

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CHEM101
Dec 3, 2004

Really isnt into teaching it seems. Just comes to get payed but for some reason expects YOU to do well . Favors the ladies, once during a test he sat down and bsically answered every question this one girl had. Labs are ridiculous , no help at all once inside the lab room.

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CHEM101
Dec 14, 2004

No Comments

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CHEM101
Dec 16, 2004

really a great person. one of the few professors that actually wants his students to succeed. if you study you will do well. this kind of person really is hard to find. makes the class fun and interesting. ive had many professors and mr soloff was one of the few that actually wanted me to succeed.

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CHEM101
Dec 16, 2004

This teacher is very rude.If you are not one of his favorites he treats you as if you were a kindergartner.

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CHEM101
Dec 16, 2004

A pretty good teacher but truly and honestly cares for his students and will help them succeed. Nice guy.

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CHEM101
Jan 22, 2005

good teacher , knows how to make his students learn the material, wants them to do well.

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CHEMISTRY101
Feb 13, 2005

worst teacher ive ever had in my life. he does NOT know how to teach and he has his favorites. if you become his best friend, he'll give you an A even if you dont deserve it. hes by far a terrible, lousy, unhelpful teacher. he hates teaching and he hates all his students. i hate him!

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CHEM101
Feb 22, 2005

YOU GUYS DON'T TAKE ANYBODY BUT SOLOFF. SOLOF'S TEST ARE OUT AND BLIEVE IT OR NOT SOME PEOPLE PASS THE CLASS WITH AN A AND THEY DON'T KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT CHEM 101 BECAUSE THEY HAD THE TESTS. SO THIS IS A GOOD TEACHER BECAUSE HIS TESTS ARE OUT. TAKE HIM. ALL YOU GOT TO DO IS FINED THE TESTS.

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CHEM101
May 6, 2005

If you want to pass chemistry, he might do the trick. BUT if you actually want to learn chemistry, you'd do better learning from a rock. Ask any question and he we'll be more than happy to not only make you feel like a moron, but not answer your question. The man should retire already.

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CHEM101
May 13, 2005

I wouldn't be surprised if all the nice things written here weren't posted by him! He's a narcissist, seems to hate teaching, and you never know how he's going to answer a question - except that you're going to wish you didn't ask it in the first place and he won't answer your question anyways.

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CHEM101
May 17, 2005

great teacher, he really knows his stuff and is willing to help. some people really just suck at chem and shouldnt do chem or any major it relates to. he goes over everything that will be on the test. simply some people dont get it. take him and u will do good.

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CHEM101
May 17, 2005

Not a teacher cares about your grade or anything about his student.

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CHEM101
May 20, 2005

I didnt know jack about chem and still dont til this day, but I easily cracked an A because all his exams are out. He new they were out to, but he just doesnt care... that makes me think that hes awsome..lol

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CHEM101
May 24, 2005

Chemistry 101 is a difficult course to begine with. Out of Von hungen and girgis, he's the best teacher for 101. He's funny too. It would be beneficial to record his lectures, he doesn't write a lot on the board because he's lazy, so he just says a lot of crucial information.

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CHEMISTRY
Jun 29, 2005

this is a very angry at life teacher. Instead of class he always starts to complaint about his wife, car,dog,life, students etc. He is absolutely the laziest teacher i have seen. He is very difficult to deal with if he doesn't like you he'll treat you like a retard. If you care about learing chemistry and not only pass take Von Hungen instead.

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CHEM60
Jun 30, 2005

He's HOTTT!! Just don't take his class because he can't teach and he's lazy.

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CHEM101
Aug 15, 2005

Out of the three Chem 101 professors,you should take Soloff.He makes the concepts in the book easy to understand,and in grading the tests does his best to give you the extra points.Although it may not seem like it Professor Soloff cares about his students and does want them to do well.

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CHEM102
May 24, 2006

He is the only chem professor that i enjoyed learning from. He made things easy to understand and class interesting. I have never liked chem, he made it fun. Attend all lectures and there's no way you won't do well.

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CHEM102
Feb 5, 2007

A lot of people like this guy, right up until they transfer to 211 and find they have been short sheeted. Even though I studied like mad, I didn't do well in his class because I had a tough time following his teaching style. His teaching is disorganized and tends to play favorites. He will spend time helping students who students who really try.

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CHEM101
Apr 26, 2007

If you plan on getting a decent grade in Chem 101, he is the teacher to pick. His exams are tough but he does go over everything in lecture. Make sure you ask a lot of questions because his lectures move fast. If you need further assistance he is more than happy to help during his office hours before class starts. He uses a lot of sarcasm.

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CHEM102
Apr 26, 2007

Dr. Soloff is probably one of the best professors around. I had him for 101 and 102.If you do the reading, the homework, and ask questions, you will get an A. If you are lazy and copy off of others, you will not. He will answer any question you give him and he is very reasonable and accomodating. Just do not ask stupid questions during the lab.

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CHEM102
May 17, 2007

Take him he is the best out of five other teacher.

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CHEM0213
Jun 5, 2007

Great person and teacher, truly cares about his students. Prof. Soloff will sit with you and explain the material until you understand it backwards and forwards. Take good notes, ask questions when you don't understand and its impossible to do poorly.

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CHEM102
Aug 15, 2007

take him. he is the most dedicated teacher. he wount give up until you understand exactly what he is trying to teach you. too bad he doesnt teach o-chem. would have loved to be his student for another year.

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CHEM102
Dec 15, 2007

Awesome professor with a sarcastic sense of humor (which many may not like). Explains difficult concepts piece by piece to make sure you understand them. Tests are challenging, but totally doable. Would have loved to have him for Organic Chem

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CHEM102
Feb 4, 2008

Proff. solloff is the best chemistry teacher our there. He not only made the class fun, but easy to understand. He is sarcastic but in a fun way. I really enjoyed his class except the questions asking part because he really gets frustrated if you ask the same question again.

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BEEH1308
May 21, 2008

Prof. Solof does not know how to teach, so you can just read the book and do well. I got an A in this class just because i read the book. He doesn't teach well, his notes are unorganized and he doesn't answer your qustion, he just make you feel stupid, specially if you're a guy!!!! chemistry 60 is easy in general but if you want to learn from your

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CHEM60
May 29, 2008

horrible prof. DON'T TAKE HIM. the class started out full and finals week the class was half empty. unorganized.must follow the book, cuase he will not teach you! isn't that was professors are for?

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CHEM60
Jun 3, 2008

let me just start out by saying chemistry is not a very easy subject so people have to start studying and stop being lazy.his notes may be unorganized but you can still learn alot by studying the book and asking him questions.if you want an easy A then chemistry is not for you and u need to change your major

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CHEM102
Mar 11, 2009

He is such a sweet guy. He lectured really well and gave examples for us. We had homework but it was just to do review questions (no spevific amount). He always was there at office hours for help. Weekly quizzes. Tests are easy if you study the lecture notes. Gives extra credit on tests. Curves tests. He's funny. I got a B, but was close to an A.

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CHEM102
Apr 14, 2009

Good teacher and very funny, so funny that he makes fun of you sometimes,but not the best. He is very helpful in lectures but mean and unhelpful in the labs.He's always there for his office hours and helps you with anything. The exam problems are exactly like the ones he does on the board so make sure not to miss the lectures. Find old exams:)

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CHEM60
Jun 29, 2009

don't take him! yes he's funny, and makes fun of you blah blah, we're in college not in the high school class he normally teaches. he doesn't teach you but gives rediculous "THE SOLOFF WAY" he rushes you out of lab.got a B cuz i studied on my own and had a tutor, JUST DON'T TAKE HIM. prefers the girls too

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CHEM60
Sep 18, 2009

definately the best chem professor at pierce. i'm hoping to take a chem class with him again. HE IS THE BESTTTT AND EASY A!!

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CHEM60
Oct 12, 2009

if he's available for chem, take him!!! your will find no easier and better professor than soloff. i wish i could take him again. he is the bestttttt and you will get an A if you study enough. he is THE BEST!!

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CHEM102
Dec 17, 2009

He's a nice man who keeps things light in lecture (often at the expense of the students), but in his tests he's more interested in punishing you for what he feels you should have already learned from other teachers and his test questions are nothing like the in class examples, homework and quizzes.

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CHEM102
Dec 22, 2009

He explains everything very well and is very helpful. His tests might be tricky but find old ones and study you will be fine. He's the cutest grandpa. Throws jokes around in class so you dont fall asleep. He's the best takehimtakehimtakehim:)

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CHEM102
Sep 18, 2010

Disorganized, sarcastic, light lectures, doesN'T know a lot of stuff u ask him about. The students are quite frustrated coz he doesn't teach. He mentions the bare minimum & then throws in a random example. but we dont know what he's talking about so the example doesnt help, and he is too disorganized on the board so its very hard to take notes!

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CHEM8347
Sep 22, 2010

Dear Chairman chemistry, the class session 8347 and 8346 need you help. Prof.Len Soloff dont know who teach. let we need you change the teacher. Best Regard fall class 2010

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CHEM102
Dec 15, 2010

Don't, Don't...Prof Sollof is a very nice guy.But the fact is we dont need a nice person but a good educated professor. Dont get me worng he knows chemistry but does not have any clue how to teach. if your goal is to get in to medical school or dental. Dont go with his class. Believe me! or you take it and will c what I said.

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CHEM60
Dec 16, 2010

I had Soloff for the last few weeks of my semester for my chem 60 class because of Sehati having a baby. He is such a bad teacher that I had to give him a bad rating. All he does is talk and talk like a grandpa, doesn't teach anything. I don't recommend him for anything. He is too old to be teaching still.

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CHEMI102
Dec 18, 2010

He is the best professor you can get at pierce!

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CHEM102
Dec 18, 2010

hahaha. yea, cause you got A, so he is the best? I got an A too. But I think you are one of those people that got an A with 88%, so now he is the best!! Stupid comment!!

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CHEMCHEM
Dec 22, 2010

From East to West you are the best. I barely call someone a good teacher, but this guy is the best I have ever had. I'm really sorry for thoes of u who said he is not cause I just think who u are gonna have later in your science life.Close your mouth in the class and take notes then u'll be fine

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CHEM102
Dec 24, 2010

He cannot teach i taught myself and got a B. Alot of people cheated in his class and he didn't even notice it and they got either A or B! Its sad that someone who works hard gets a B when the the cheaters do better. I have 0 respect for this man. He needs to retire; i wish Dr. Ogar taught lecture instead of him. Soloff is a disgrace to Pierce!

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CHEM60
Dec 26, 2010

Do not take Soloff for any class, but especially chem 102. The man should have retired decades ago. The whole class cheated, but not many got A's. He thinks he is so clever making students sit a seat away during tests, but he is so oblivious during tests. He does not know how to teach which is why 102 students cheated. I agree, needs to be fired.

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CHEM102
Dec 31, 2010

WELLL!! yeaaa!!! whoever got an A is satisfied with him! But the fact is that he is the worst teacher I have ever had in chemistry. Whatever he wrote on the board was a mistake! This teacher should be retired! He is old, does'nt know how to teach? Are you kidding? I'm planning to go to a medical school!! He ruined my GPA + I did not learn ANYTHING!

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CHEM102
Jan 23, 2011

worked hard and got an A... People cheated and they got an A.Pointless to study and work hard just cheat, he wont notice anything! Its not fair that cheaters got the same grade as me, well that's life! Don't take him, he's useless!!!!

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CHEM102
Feb 4, 2011

First of all very hard class and will not round your grade. Second of all if you are a person who does not have much patience and does not like hear old people telling very boring stories about their life then definitely don't take him. Waste of time. Very unhelpful lectures.

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CHEM102
Feb 12, 2011

some ppl r being way 2 negative! Hes not the best & too messy BUT also caring & easier than other chem profs. For some chapters u dont need the book coz lecture notes r enuf. 4 others read the book tho. If u have old exams thats the best way to study! Go 2 office hrs coz sometimes he says stuff ther that he doesnt in lecture. 89% = A in the class!

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CHEM102
Feb 21, 2011

The worst chem 102 teacher possible. This man does not teach you anything. All he does is tell stories about when he was a kid 100 years ago. I got an A in his class because I have taken chem 102 3 times now, but soloff is useless. He needs to retire. Don't take him

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CHEM101
May 15, 2011

Mr. Soloff is the best teacher you can get at Pierce. He knows what he is doing, and is really helpful. He is extremely sarcastic, but not in a bad way. He was definitely my favorite teacher, so take his class!

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CHEM102
Jun 5, 2011

Easy class if you study. Try to get ahold of his old tests, they help a lot. Professor Soloff is always willing to help students. Go to office hours if you can.

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CHEM102
Aug 16, 2011

He is one of the best chem prof I've ever had ! There's a quiz or exam every week! It helps the students to understand better the material.. read the textbook before lecture, and u'll be fine ! He's willing to help you during lecture and office hour !

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CHEM102
Nov 1, 2011

This man should not be a professor. Shame on you Pierce College for letting this man teach here. He will ostracize you in front of everyone, and make you feel like an IDIOT. No one understand any of the concepts. The only reason people do well is because they have the old exams, which barely even help. Thanks for nothing Soloff. Waste of a semester

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CHEM102
Oct 25, 2012

He don't come prepared to class or workshops,just teach whatever comes to his mind.His lectures are random and like a review,not enough explaining.He does not grade nothing beside test,so how we can know our mistakes.People have past exams so they are passing.Be prepared to teach yourself.Useless class,it is better to read and practise in your own.

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CHEM102
May 6, 2013

He is awesome but here are the facts, Chemistry is difficult. He teaches chem at a university level and expects you to study/understand at that level. He tells you EXACTLY what will be on the test and there are no surprises. If you ask stupid questions he will give a stupid answer just like in real life. Fantastic prof, would take again.

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CHEM102
Jan 4, 2014

He is really funny and interesting as a person. As a teacher, he is also funny and makes the lectures interesting. Study his notes and with the generous curve, you will get an A. He allows you to do the HW on either paper (from textbook) or on mastering Chemistry which is very convenient. He is also helpful during office hours. I recommend him!!

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CHEM102
Grade: Rather not say
Feb 7, 2015

So many things about him made learning chemistry an unpleasant experience.

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CHEM60
Grade: Not sure yet
Mar 31, 2015

I realized that many professors I took are rated very badly here even though they were wonderful teachers. Professor Soloff is one of them. He knows how to teach and what concepts students are confused with. However, I guess students take his story as just a story. If you listen carefully, you will learn unforgettabl concise chemisty concept.

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CHEM60
Grade: B+
May 8, 2015

If you want to understand clearly his lectures, you should read the book. He doesn't explain the lab clearly and carefully; he also fools around a lot, but he is not a bad professor. A lot of tests and 4 exams, but they are easy if you attend lectures. He tells you what is on the exams. and workshop tests are based on what you learned in lectures.

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CHEM60
May 8, 2015

He is not the best, but he actually teaches something even though he doesn't prepare for lectures. His tests and exams are not tricky. He tells you what is on the exams. do not complain if you don't get good grade. If you attend lectures, labs, workshops, and do hw, you should be ok. It might sound like a lot, but it is not. This class is easy.

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CHEM60
May 12, 2015

He is a really good professor I don't know why people complain. Just do your homework and that's it ! He even say what the exams are about . PLEASE GO TO HIS OFFICE HOURS! He helps a lot !!! Easy A!!!

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CHEM60
Grade: A+
Oct 22, 2016
Would take again

Professor Soloff is the best professor I have had in a while. He is funny and really tries to teach students. He cares about his class and students . Office hours are very very helpful and he tells you what's going to be on the exams. Would take him a thousand times.

Skip class? You won't pass.
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Hilarious
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CHEM60
Grade: A
Nov 13, 2016
Would take again

Best science teacher I have ever had. Teaches with ease, and makes everything easy to understand. Tells lots of jokes and funny stories. You feel comfortable going to him during office hours with questions. Tests are straightforward, no tricks. HW is online (70% to get credit). Read the book, and take notes! For Chem 60, 10/10 recommend! :)

Skip class? You won't pass.
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Hilarious
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CHEM60
Nov 18, 2016
Would take again

He is the best! His lectures were amazing. He was very clear and to the point. I was never bored and he made class really fun. His stories are very funny and entertaining. He made labs easy too. Always looked forward to his class. Just make sure you do all the work. I wish he was teaching 101. DEFINITELY would take again 100%.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
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CHEM60
Nov 22, 2016
Would take again

I had an awesome time taking this professors class. If you want to get a good grade in this class just pay attention and ask questions you may have when they pop up. As long as you ask for clarification you will get a good grade. And as a student, it's your job to ask for clarification if you need it. He curves test grades which is really awesome! I never got a test grade lower than 96%

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
EXTRA CREDIT
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2.0
CHEM60
Grade: A
Sep 1, 2017
Wouldn't take again

He's kind of a misogynistic dingus and his humor made me uncomfortable. Don't take his class if you are easily offended because his jokes are almost always about religion, femininity, or masculinity.

Tough Grader
EXTRA CREDIT
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CHEM101
Grade: A+
Nov 29, 2017
Would take again

Extremely easy class. Honestly, the only reason why anyone wouldn't pass is because they were lazy. Professor Soloff breaks down the material and his tests are easy. His tests are 90% his notes/lecture. If you took Chemistry in high school, then this class is a piece of cake. He's very entertaining and funny too

Gives good feedback
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Would take again
5.0
2.0
CHEM60
Grade: A
May 16, 2018
Would take again

He is a great teacher and is really funny. He makes lectures go by fast with his stories, and most of the notes he gives is basically the exam. He does everything in his power to make the class easy for the students, the rest is up to you. Study the notes from class and it will be easy. I highly recommend taking him.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Clear grading criteria
Caring
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3.0
CHEM60
Grade: A-
May 31, 2018
Would take again

he made lectures interesting by telling stories about his life, he definitely has a sense of humor that those easily offended would take too seriously. his lectures and notes are pretty much exactly the test, nothing shocking or unexpected. would definitely take him again hes definitely the go to.

Gives good feedback
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Caring
4.0
4.0
CHEM60
Grade: B
Apr 28, 2019
Would take again

He makes you work for your grade but also only teaches things that you need and gives great ways to remember the information. He is funny but if you are easily offended you might not think so. He is always available in his office hours if you need help or if you just want to hang out. His labs are also simple if you follow the instructions.

Lots of homework
Accessible outside class
Tough grader
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2.0
CHEM60
Grade: B+
May 30, 2019
Would take again

Prof Soloff is a funny teacher, though he is a little old & tends to make careless mistakes, and as an engineering student with a passion for physical science, I had several instances where i had to correct him on crucial concepts of the course. BEWARE, careless errors on tests. Chemical formula for Calcium BiSulfate is? that was a Q on the FINAL

Accessible outside class
Participation matters
Hilarious
2.0
5.0
CHEM60
May 30, 2019
Wouldn't take again

He is a nice person but not a good teacher in my opinion. He would on long rants about cheating when more than half the class was cheating. During the final I saw multiple people pull their phones out and even saw someone helping someone on the final. He loves chemistry and enjoys teaching it but I personally found his way of teaching difficult.

1.0
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CHEM60
May 30, 2019
Wouldn't take again

literally everyone cheated.

Tough grader
1.0
2.0
CHEM60
Grade: B
May 31, 2019
Wouldn't take again

GPA dropped due to this guys incoherent ability to teach and test. Chem is relatively easy for me. Soloff would rant about his students in one section that he knew were so obviously cheating, rather than teach and report them on his own time. Saw a previous comment about CaSO4, and i remember seeing that mistake on the final aswell. many cheated

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CHEM60
Jun 10, 2019
Wouldn't take again

DO NOT TAKE HIM!!!!!!!!!!!!

Graded by few things
Test heavy
Tough grader
3.0
3.0
CHEM60
Jul 30, 2019
Wouldn't take again

He is a nice person (besides some old school comments that slip out) but it was difficult for me to learn in his class. He had many errors in exams, workshops, and answer sheets. Also very disorganized in teaching material it becomes frustrating as a student. You need a lot of patience.I will say he is very lenient as far as HW. He is NOT the worst

4.0
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CHEM60
Grade: A
Aug 6, 2019
Would take again

Simple, If what really matters to you is the grade TAKE HIM! If you want over-the-top details and explanations Don't take him. He is approachable for questions and cares about his students passing. Hang in there! THANK GOD FOR HIM!

Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
3.0
2.0
CHEM60
Grade: A+
Aug 21, 2019
Wouldn't take again

The class was pretty easy, as far as the material. Prof Soloff doesn't go into much detail regarding the concepts, so you are screwed with more advanced Chem classes such as 101 or 102. He's pretty disorganized with his lectures, his projector almost never shows what he's writing, and he has unnecessary sarcastic replies to very simple questions.

Skip class? You won't pass.
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5.0
CHEM60
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Oct 31, 2019
Wouldn't take again

I am going to be very honest. this is my first semester in college (hs graduate) and signed up for chem 60. i was excpeted to take this class and pass it however i am so sorry to say this if you dont have a back history withchemistry dont take this class. he did not explain anything, he expects you to show up to class and know everything already.

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CHEM60
Grade: C+
Oct 31, 2019
Would take again

if you take him beware to study in your own time and teach yourself. if you are taking this xlass get the book early and study bc you need to know everything. l;earn sig figs bc we did that all 2 weeks, lectures are okay but hes a really cool person and FUNNY BUT SO SORRY HE DOES NOT EXPLAIN AYTHING,

5.0
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CHEM60
Grade: A+
Nov 10, 2019
Would take again

gives extra credit HW and extra credit on tests,he also drops an exam(there are only 4 exams, not counting the final).Your ONLY tested on material taught in class (tests aren't hard).He additionally provides a review day before exam. He explains the material very well (i basically only studied night before tests and got strait A's on his exams)

Lots of homework
Clear grading criteria
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
CHEM60
Grade: A+
Dec 2, 2019
Would take again

Gives 4 tests and drops the lowest one. Gives a lot of extra credit. You only need to know what he put on the bored. He curves the tests if the class does not do well.

Accessible outside class
Skip class? You won't pass.
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
CHEM60
Grade: A
Dec 2, 2019
Would take again

easy A gives 4 tests and drops the lowest one. definitively recommend him i got 105 in his class(give a lot of extra credit).

Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
EXTRA CREDIT
3.0
5.0
CHEM60
Dec 11, 2019
Would take again

Chemistry itself was not easy to me but I do recommend him because you honestly learn so much in his class, throughout lecture he tells you exactly what hes going to put on the test, and he drops your lowest score. If youre not willing to study and put in the effort you wont pass.

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
2.0
4.0
CHEM60
Grade: A
Feb 12, 2020
Wouldn't take again

hes not very helpful and would get frustrated when people didnt understand chemistry and would ask questions in class. his lectures were disorganized and he rambled about unimportant things often. he is also unprofessional and would make sexist jokes often. very condescending professor. i got an A because i already took chem in highschool.

Participation matters
5.0
3.0
CHEM60
Grade: A
Nov 18, 2020
Would take again

I took Professor Soloffs class a few semesters ago. Chemistry was always a struggle for me before, but he really broke things down in an understandable way. What I learned in his class set me up for success in my other Chemistry classes. Im always looking at notes from this class. Hes a funny guy too.

Accessible outside class
EXTRA CREDIT
2.0
2.0
CHEM60
Grade: A
Nov 29, 2020
Would take again

If you want to learn, you might achieve that in Soloff's class. However, he is very disorganized. Right now, I have course mates freaking out from things he blurted out in lecture, but he's not a bad person. Gives a lot of extra credit; EASY class. Be prepared for a lot of lectures for lec and lab section, though.

Lecture heavy
EXTRA CREDIT
Clear grading criteria
4.0
2.0
CHEM60
Grade: A
Dec 11, 2020
Would take again

The only thing you really need to know before you take this class is that it's easy, as long as you pay attention to lectures and don't fall behind. The tests are exactly the same as what's covered in class. Soloff does mess up a lot while solving problems but other than that he's fairly easy going. Just pay attention to him and you'll get an A.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
Caring
2.0
5.0
CHEM60
Dec 28, 2020
Wouldn't take again

He was nice, however his lecture took longer than it should be. He would expose you in front of the class. He messes up on quizzes. He makes you use ALEKS.

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
Lots of homework
1.0
4.0
CHEM101
Grade: A
Jan 16, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Don't take him! he's unorganized, his answer keys are always wrong or he purposely leaves them wrong , you have to correct him if a problem is wrong, make sure your exams are graded correctly because he won't, uses aleks which was pointless he makes unnecessary comments and jokes that are highly inappropriate but at least he drops one exam

Tough grader
5.0
2.0
CHEM60
Grade: B+
Apr 6, 2021
Would take again

I dont understand whats the hate because Professor Soloff is the best chemistry professor Ive had so far. I had to take the same class twice before with 2 other profs and couldnt pass. But with Soloff, there are never any surprises, he tests you on exactly what he teaches and broke down chem so easily it still helps me in the upper chem classes

Clear grading criteria
1.0
5.0
CHEM60
Sep 22, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Worst Professor EVER. There was a few times he emailed me saying can you send your assignment again to me. I lost it by accident. He would ALWAYS delete emails to start all over again. You also have to pay ALEKS out of pocket. He was very rude in lectures and tried to make funny jokes that werent funny but disrespectful.

Tough grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
Lots of homework
1.0
5.0
CHEM60
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 7, 2021
Wouldn't take again

most of the time, he is disorganized. the students have to help him with setting up his own lecture. In workshops, he intentionally puts the wrong answer to catch people who look at the right answers. Makes simple concepts difficult to understand, gets off-topic, and shows zero respect to students. If you care about your grade, do not take him.

Lots of homework
Test heavy
Tough grader
1.0
4.0
CHEM60
Grade: A
Oct 26, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Most unprofessional prof ever. Sarcastic/bitter for no reason at all. Talks in circles, long-winded explanations, goes on tangents about his life. Thinks he's the best. Easily offended, old fashioned, and makes unsavory comments (esp. about women). EXTREMELY unorganized. Canvas is so hard to navigate. Uses ALEKS for HW, but I think he's forced to.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
CHEM60
Grade: C
Dec 16, 2021
Wouldn't take again

He is extremely disorganized. He criticizes students when they participate in class but get the answer incorrect. It's not a healthy learning environment to be in. His teaching style also is confusing and he makes simple concepts difficult to understand.

Participation matters
Tough grader
2.0
3.0
CHEM60
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 27, 2023

Soloff is a genuine and nice person whos good at chemistry, but I have no idea how he got his teaching degree. His lectures are slow, boring, and not helpful. Tests are easy. Labs are easy. His workshops are designed in the stupidest way that hurts the person doing it. You don't know your grade, he keeps it in a notebook. Aleks is a pain. Try2avoid

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