He is a pretty good lecturer. Keeps class interesting. Genuinely wants everyone to do well. Uses clicker a lot so go to class.Very entertaining.

I dont understand why everyone is saying he's such an awful teacher. He is so nice! He is probably one of the only teachers that goes out of his way to have extra office hours during exams and really cares about the success of his students. Chem is hard and he's new so he's still figuring things out, but if you put in the time you can do well.

Do not listen to the people that bad talk him. First of all the people who do think this they should simply be handed an A for showing up to class and taking the exams. I personally think he's very helpful and if your ever having a problem or unclear about something he's always available to help. He's very understanding and helpful. People are lazy

Chemistry is a challenging subject to begin with but Baillie really does his best to make it not suck all that bad. He cares about how his students are doing and genuinely wants everyone to do well. There are plenty of opportunities to bring up your grade and he has a lot of office hours. You also get a notecard for each test... and he's hot.

If want a professor who truly cares about your success, take baillie. He does not want his student to fail and works really hard to provide all the help he can give. Some students argue he is not helpful at office hours, but many do not study prior to them and expect to be taught. You do really have to work hard and if you do you will succeed.

He's a nice guy who cares about his students, just put in a little extra effort while studying and ask your TAs if you want a clear and quick answer cause he tends to ramble on.

Baillie isn't as bad as most people say he is. Most of the people that complain don't pay attention to his lectures and don't go to his office hours. He's very willing to help and gives extra office hours during exam weeks which most professors don't bother doing. He makes amusing jokes every once in a while and does try to connect with students.

Dr. Baillie is a great teacher if you are willing to put in the time and effort to do well in his class. Most of the naysayers on this forum are the students that don't pay attention and don't try in the class and come test time complain that he doesn't teach when they are the ones that don't put in the effort. Dr. Baillie is always there to help.

As a first year professor, Dr. Baillie is great. You won't get an A just by going to class and studying the night before, you will actually have to put in the extra time and work for it, but that goes for any chemistry class. He is so helpful and wants students to succeed. Go to office hours and put in the extra time and you will be fine!

Dr. Baillie is my boy. I don't much for the class and I have an A. You just have to read prior to lecture and you should be good. He is a cool dude. I don't know what these people are talking about. I'm getting straight As. Just work hard and you'll be good. Quit being lazy, simple as that. It's not hard.

Dr. Baillie is a very sweet person. He will do every thing in his power to help you. Many people expect to get an A without putting in the work. He makes many resources available to you (worksheets, practice problems, office hours, etc.) Work hard and you can get an A!!

I'm not sure why everyone says he is a bad teacher. Yes the class is difficult but that is to be expected. Regardless of the teacher Chem 103 is a difficult course. Which is why Dr. Baillie goes out of his way to try and help as much as possible, whether it is by setting up additional office hours pre-exam, or scheduling personal meetings with you.

He's an EXTREMELY tough grader, but we were allowed note cards on the exams so I feel like that's a fair trade. He moves quickly, which is tough but understandable with the amount of material. He noticed when I missed class and asked after it. He's rather friendly, just a tough teacher.

he's tough and doesn't curve the exams, evemn though they're really hard. however he is really nice and if you study hard and go to office hours, he'll try to help you! you have to try though because if you go wanting him to teach you it aint gonna happen

Baillie was not a bad professor. The class is chemistry so it's a given that its going to be difficult and that some students need to put in extra time to do well. Considering the lectures were 250 students, Baillie ran classes well. He does his best to make sure people understand and trys to add some humor into lecture to keep the class interested

If you expect an easy class, then don't take him. However, Dr. Baillie really cares about whether his students learn. He posts many resources for students to practice the concepts, and offers many help sessions before exams. With some work you should get a decent grade in the class, especially with his refined grading scale. He's a good professor!

Dr. Baillie isn't difficult, Chem is difficult. Baillie cares about the students and does his best to help whenever he can, esp considering he has 300+ students. Going to class won't cut it. Put in the extra time and ask him for help if you need it and you will be fine!

Baillie isn't a terrible teacher, but he's not very good either. His office hours are generally not helpful, but he knew that and attempted to fix them and help people out. He was really interested in helping people understand chem, but he's just not very good at lecturing. Like he'd often make mistakes while teaching. Not awful, but not great

He doesn't get enough credit. Chem is a hard subject, and that being he made it a point to keep the lectures interesting and provide more resources to try and help kids get better grades. Practice is key to doing well in this class. If you don't put the effort in you won't get the grade you want, simple as that.

Baillie was an awesome professor. Don't listen to these people they just probably didn't do well in his class. You have to put in the work and study like crazy but that's because chemistry is a hard subject and he did a great job teaching it. I haven't taken chem since freshman year of high school and pulled an A.

Baillie is by far one of my favorite professors at UD. Lectures are interesting and teaches complex concepts in simpler ways. He prepares you for what the exams very well, and exams are very fair. This class is not easy and you have to pay attention in lectures and do the homeworks. He is also very helpful during office hours.

Dr. Baille's classes are hard, but that's typical of any chemistry class. He really cares about how his students are doing and is more than willing to help you if he sees you're putting in effort. His lectures can be confusing, so I advise reading the text book before class to better understand the material.

Great professor. Office hours very helpful. Difficult class with abundance of material, but you can do well if you put in the effort. Hes passionate about the subject so Baillie is fun to learn from. Lecture usually isnt boring. Youll have to read the textbook and attend class. Exams are difficult but there are many opportunities to boost grade.

Chemistry is a difficult subject but Baillie does a pretty good job of explaining the broad topics, however expect to do a lot of learning and memorization outside of the classroom. His lectures are usually fairly interesting, he does his best to keep students engaged. His tests are in incredibly difficult so prepare to study hard.

There are a lot of opportunities to gain extra points like homeworks, labs, and workshops. His tests are hard, but they are manageable. His lectures aren't boring and he engages everyone by having clicker questions and problems you can discuss with the people sitting around you. Also, his use of technology is amazing.

Dr. Baillie really cares about his students. Although he doesn't curve and his exams are hard, he is always available for extra help and makes sure we understand everything in class before he moves on. There is a lot of online homework and quizzes but they're easy and will help boost your grade. Lab will save you. I highly suggest him.

If you are willing to put in the time and effort, Baillie is an amazing professor. His lectures are extremely concise and he always puts extra emphasis on topics that he says he will be testing the class on. As someone said earlier, Baillie is not a hard professor, chem is just a hard subject. Highly recommend this guy, definitely taking him again

I loved Dr. Baillie. He really explains things in ways that are pretty easy to understand. The homework and clicker questions and quizzes were EXTREMELY helpful, so go to class! He is my favorite professor so far, truly cares about his students, made me love chemistry! Wish I could take him again!

He is a great guy just a bit confusing. He is funny and kinda nice to look at but I hated going to class and the Sapling homework is the only way I learned. Always had to teach myself. He always takes attendance with clickers and it is a grade. I honestly would take him again if I had to, but wouldn't highly recommend for people.

Dr. Baillie is not a bad professor; in fact, he's an excellent speaker and is very clear. The class itself is tough because it's Chemistry - not everyone's cup of tea, and certainly not mine. I hated the class, but not because of Baillie. He is one of the better CHEM professors out there!

This is a tough class. But Baillie was super helpful whenever I reached out. Sometimes it's foggy what will be on the test but overall he was a good teacher and I would recommend.

This was my favorite class of the semester. Really difficult at times but equally as rewarding when you put in the effort and do well. Lectures are interesting and Baillie does a great job of involving his students in them. He really makes an effort to learning everyones names. You get exactly what you put in to this class. Go to office hours!

I think he gets a worse rap than he deserves around campus. He's a new professor so he does somewhat struggle with conveying complicated chemistry concepts to his students. He came from the industry and is sometimes too smart for his own good. His class is hard, but if you give him a chance he's there to help.

He's a nice guy, kind of awkward, but he means well. His class was very hard however, especially if you don't have a knack for chemistry. The sapling homework was my saving grace, do it early it helps to follow along with lectures. He will call on people at random in class, so if you don't want that hope he doesn't know your name. Read the book

Baillie is a great professor. People who don't think so didn't take advantage of his office hours because they made everything so clear. I'm awful at chem but his lectures were super clear and he was helpful if you approached him.

One of my favorite professors, he knew me by name and sincerely wanted me to understand what was going on and for me to do well. If you show that youre trying he will do as much as he can to help. I had never taken chem before and did need to work for my grade but his tests are really fair. Lectures are interesting, he cares about what hes teaching

I took baillie for 103 and enjoyed it so much I signed up for him for 104. He cares a lot about the students and will try to help if you are willing to ask. Both classes were hard but you will do fine if you study and go to office hours. Clicker points matter, go to class, and participate. He LOVES participation.

Baillie is new to teaching and he's still trying to learn the ropes. His lectures are long and not really helpful. He speeds through his slides and doesn't give his students a chance to copy down the notes. His exams are long and hard to the point where students can't finish. Try going to his office hours, he's really helpful when he can be.

Can have a condescending vibe and is edgy at times, but is a dedicated professor. Goes to some workshop and bio integrated classes. Is friendly and approachable most of the time. Very knowledgable about subject matter and keeps students participating. Exams can have a few curveballs but possible to overcome them by playing close attention in class.

Baillie isn't as bad as everyone claims. He just has HIS way of explaining things. It took me most of 103 to understand his thinking, but it made 104 so much easier. Here's the key to success; don't take notes in lecture. Yeah that's right. PAY ATTENTION in lecture and listen to what he says, and then reference the slides he posts online afterwards

Dr. Baillie really is a great professor and person overall. If you show up to his class, pay attention and do the work, you will do well. Additionally, he really cares about his students and their success, so he will help you to the best of his abilities. I recommend taking his class, I myself would definitely take him again.

Overall, Dr. Baillie is a pretty good professor. I had my doubts entering his class from the previous comments I read on here, but he ended up being much better than expected. His test are tough, but if you print out his lecture notes and pay attention in class, everything is doable. He is good at explaining things if you actually try to understand

He is a pretty good teacher. Even though you do not have to have too much background of chemistry, you can get good grades. You need to put a little bit effort on the homework, and class. It is an easy B. With effort you can get an A.

Dr. Baillie is great. Hes really sarcastic, but its funny and as long as you pay attention and raise your hand and try, he'll like you. His lectures weren't bad if you pay attention and take notesprint the slides, and dont be afraid to ask questions. Tests are hard but doable and the grading scale helps. Honestly chem became my favorite class

He's a great professor and really knows his Chemistry! He really explains thoroughly if you don't understand. Just make sure to drop by office hours or ask help from the TAs. Don't skip class. Everything you need to learn are in his powerpoints, lectures, and any worksheets he assigns. His tests are tough, but as long as you study, you'll do great!

Office hours are not, show up and get answers, they are essential to actually grasping the material. He is a nice guy but can come off as a bit condescending. I don't think he means it though. Between lab, work shop, sapling, test curves, and clickers, there is no reason you should fail. You can miss class in a pinch but don't make it a habit.

Hands down best teacher I've had at UD so far. Explains everything with clarity and makes sure to engage student as much as possible. Definitely take him - it will be worth it! Offers tons of help.

Dr. Baillie is an amazing professor. I took him for integrated Chem103 and he is always willing to help and be there for his students. He covers most of the exam material in class and tries to make class as interesting as possible. If you go to office hours, he will learn your name and WILL call on you randomly during class. Best professor I've had

I had him for 103 and thought I was going to fail because I struggled with chem in high school. However, he spent time learning everyone's names in our 200 person lecture class and always kept everyone engaged. The course itself is difficult, but he tailors homework and quizzes to help you succeed. Take him for 103/104.

Baillie can be mean but as long as you participate and attend office hours and show the effort, he will love you. In his lectures he's very good at explaining chemistry extremely clearly and making it easy as possible. His sapling homeworks help immensely in understanding the material. Definitely take Baillie if you can.

Baillie was a great professor. Probably the best I've had at UD so far. I had him for both 103 and 104 and he was always clear and concise in explanation and his lectures are not boring at all. I guarantee you will understand chem after taking him. Take him.

Difficult to fail. His grading scale is very clear. The weekly sapling homeworks, workshop, clicker q's, and labs are all very easy grade boosters if you aren't a good test taker like me. He explains things very well and is open to questions. He looks over the class roster of 200 students and manages to call on them randomly and remember names!

Baillie is one of my favorite professors at UD. Although his lectures are pretty long, I'm always engaged and interested in what he has to say. He speaks very clearly and knows the material well. He's pretty helpful and gives many opportunities for learning outside of the classroom as well as daily tutoring. Tests are tough, but you can do well.

Baillie is one of the best professors I have ever had. He knows the material so well, and does an amazing job of actually educating students, as opposed to just letting them fend for themselves. There is online homework every week, but you get unlimited attempts on questions so they boost your grade. He's a little cocky, but in a good way.

Pretty easy if you just try, exams are just more in depth than what you go over in class

Baillie is the coolest. He goes over everything in class that will be on the exam. He has a great sense of humor and will work with you until you understand. The class itself isn't going to be a breeze but the way he teaches makes it as do-able as can be. Highly recommend Baillie. Take him over any other professor you are considering.

Baillie is a tough grader and requires participation in class, but it's so worth it. I have learned so much from his lectures. As long as you do the homework and pay attention, you'll pass for sure. He lets you use a notecard on every exam and is very helpful in office hours. Put in the work and you'll get an A.

Dr. Baillie is an awesome guy! He loves what he teaches so lectures aren't bad and he is very knowledgable. There are clicker questions in class so you do need to go. Exams are pretty straight forward but you do need to understand the material. you also can have a note card for every exam. theres a lot of homework but its really helpful & worth it.

Chill guy- go to class b/c it really helps; tests are really hard so study and go to office hours b/c he will help you. He's smart (and knows it unfortunately) but is always open to help you- read/prepare ahead so you can answer q's in class when he calls on you

Cares about his students wants them to do well. Do the work you'll be fine

Switched from non-integrated to integrated mid-year and he was very patient with me and noticed I was new and took time to get to know me and my strengths and weaknesses. My favorite teacher at UD in 2 years by FAR

The integrated part really sucks, but he really walks people through problems and clickers are participation grades. The exams are just like what he goes over in class, as long as you do the work you should do good in the class

Dr. Baillie has been my favorite professor at UD. He made chem so much better then it could have been. He uses materials that are easy to understand, and is there to help outside of class if you don't understand. He makes you pay attention to what he is saying. Expectations are fully laid out from the beginning, its still chem, and its still hard.

Good professor... Explains clearly, wants his students to do well, won't pass if you don't show to class. Exams are all his handouts in class

Dr. Baillie was my favorite professor this semester. He clearly is very knowledgable in the subject matter and connects class materials to real life issues. The exams are relatively hard but if you study the in class worksheets he hands out and the online assignments you'll be fine.

All you have to do to succeed is really try to understand the material presented in class. That involves being there each day and asking questions if confused, and easier said than done. But it is doable.

Dr. Baillie is a good professor and knows the material well. Class is not easy but it is not hard. The most important thing any student should know is if you are having trouble go to his office hours to understand. Most of the exams come directly from class so go to class.

Baillie is a great teacher, who really helps you understand the concepts and makes you think in ways that are different. I love having him as a chem professor, and highly recommend! He does give a lot of homework, but it all helps you understand and prepares you well for the exams.

Great overall teacher

Dr. Baillie is a great professor. He definitely wants all of his students to succeed and helps clearly explain concepts. If you put in the work, you can ace this class. Best move I made in his classes was to go to his office hours. He's super friendly and helpful, definitely made me more confident in my chem skills.

Lots of work but also good extra credit opportunities. Sapling online homework and quizzes can be tedious but they were also very helpful. Probably wouldn't have passed without them.

Dr. Baillie is extremely knowledgeable, so be prepared to be challenged by his lectures. The sapling homework helps understand topics tremendously. His teaching style works great for some people, but no so great for others. Be prepared for lots of clicker questions. He likes students that participate, so don't be afraid to raise your hand!

Dr. Baillie is a great professor who's main goal is to make sure the students understand the concepts of chemistry. He is always willing to help his students if they need it. In return, he expects students to work equally as hard. So the homework is time consuming, but if you work hard, he'll make sure you get the grade you deserve.

One of the best professors I have ever had. He always kept it interesting and I loved hearing his opinions on climate change.

Great professor. Definitely takes his time to make sure everyone understands the concepts. However, YOU need to put in the effort to get a good grade (going to office hours, contributing to class discussion, doing HW, etc.). Long story short, just work hard and you'll be okay!

He is a very good professor. Anyone who does not agree is just upset because they are not putting as much effort into the class as he is. You are expected to do homework and reading outside of class. Thats a part of learning and getting a higher education. He is also really good with the conceptual side of things. He is very reasonable!