I took this course in the summer, and I found that she isn't as hard as everyone is saying. She is well organized and goes over each chapter at a leisurely pace. I suggest taking it in the summer if at all possible. Also, find practice problems online for each chapter! It will help a lot with the conceptual questions for the tests.

I took her class about a year and a half ago receiving a grade of D (or something like that). However I repeated this class this summer and I came out with an A+ . At times the concepts can be unclear and difficult, but Dr. Patterson is a great teacher and is patient and willing to actually teach or even re-teach you material that is unclear.

Good teacher. Made an A. Took this class in the summer and honestly, I think it was easier than it would be during a long semester

I advise people to take this class during the summer, because the information is still fresh in your mind. You literally learn something one day, and the next day you have an easy quiz or test. Patterson is overall a good teacher however taking this class in a full semester could be challenging.

I loved MJ Patterson. She expects a lot of her students but she is very willing to work with you. Near the end of the year she applies a ton of extra credit that helps boost grades big time. She is very friendly, easy to understand, and gives you plenty of opportunities to help you if you are struggling. By far my favorite Chem prof.

I took Patterson my first semester at Texas State and I absolutely loved her class! She's a great professor and she actually cares about her students if you need help she is definitely there to help you. Her tests aren't easy but if you review the stuff she gives you to study you should be fine.

My opinion is completely opposit to other graders. She can be nice, but she is definitely a good professor. She listens to you and helps you out. Other chem professors are much worse as I heard. Would suggest taking her. Literally listen in lecture and do HW on sapling and you are ready for her exams.. Exams: multiple choice part and free response

Dr. Patterson's chemistry course for nonscience majors has been my favorite class so far. The class is super easy and Patterson is always interactive which makes the class enjoyable.

Extremely fast paced but it's manageable. She covers a lot of practice problems during lectures and you get a lot of extra credit just by showing up so go to every class. The final is EXTREMELY challenging so don't miss any tests, you dont want your final replacing a missed test. If you study and show up it's easy to make a good grade.

She is awesome

Super sweet lady. She gives you a calendar with all the tests, quizzes, and homework, so it doesn't leave you wondering. Attendance is not mandatory but you will have a few points taken off your grade if you miss a lot. Highly suggest printing off her power points for notes, I haven't even opened my textbook so it's frustrating I bought it

Former highschool teacher. She's very nice and lowkey wants you to pass but she doesn't say it. Expect highschool level powerpoints and study material.

She is a really smart Prof. and she tries to make the class as easy to understand as possible because she knows this isn't your major. She also drops one of each of the assignments and offers extra credit and gives you extra points here and there. The tests are no joke but if you study you'll do fine. Quizzes once a week!

Dr. P is super sweet. However, she can be difficult. She knows this class is for non-majors but is used to teaching STEM students so it gets confusing and she realizes it but doesn't do anything to fix it. Weekly quizzes, 4 exams, HW, in class activities, you name it, she does it. Attendance is mandatory with clickers.

Good professor. She knows what she's talking about. The book is useful for examples and more practice. The test are okay as long as you study. Pay attention in class, print the slides and fill-in the blanks. You need a clicker for attendance and "clicker questions". Gives all your past work back to study with. There are quizzes every few weeks.

There are only 3 tests and the final exam, so make sure you study hard for each test. Print off the notes before lectures, she tends to talk fast. You have a quiz almost every other week, so you have to constantly follow the chapters. While this class isn't a super easy A, she gives you lots of chances to finish with the grade you want.

Dr. Patterson is a great teacher for any non-major. She makes tough chemistry simple, but you have to show up to class to listen to her. She gives homework online which is pretty easy if you are caught up with her lectures. Tests are multiple choice which are pretty easy if you pay attention in class.

Dr. Patterson is amazing. She made science super easy. You need to go to class to get it, but if you just sit there and take notes I promise you will succeed. She gives you many opportunities to raise your grade if you do bad on a test. Would highly recommend her.

Dr. P is very nice! 3 tests and final, weekly quizzes/homework, in class activities, attendance taken with clickers, and she drops the lowest grade from each category. Might not be an easy A, but its easy to pass. Also, she always makes sure she has office hours and she never cancels class. Lots of extra credit as well. Very good chem professor!

She's a solid professor. The class is just not interesting. She tries though to be good at relating it, she's just bland. She teaches the material, it's just not easy to understand. You'll need the clicker, you'll need the online homework subscription, but the textbook isn't necessary.

This professor is very kind, and easy to understand. I would definitely recommend.

Dr. P is such a great teacher! She is very nice but doesnt mess around. She loves what she teaches and you can tell. Weekly quizzes, homework, 4 tests including final. Some in class activities. I really enjoyed her lectures because they were so informative. Hates phones/ laptops so dont have them out. I would def take her again!

Loved prof Patterson!! She made everything so easy to understand, all her notes are online and she drops A LOT of grades at the end of the semester. Show up to class and you'll be fine

She knows that chemistry isn't the easiest class and that many of her students don't want to be there, so she makes it as enjoyable as possible and mostly succeeds. Knowledgeable and explains things so it's easy to understand but it's easy to get behind if you don't go to class. Book isn't mandatory unless you really aren't getting her lectures.

Clickers are used for attendance. The more multiple choice questions answered right gives you more extra credit points. She gives about 12 extra credit points besides the clickers. Quizzes every week, HW every other week, and tests are pretty easy. She does not throw trick questions in her tests. Shes very straight forward. Id take it again.

Patterson is great at telling you exactly what you need to do to pass. She expects the right amount of work for a non major class.

MJ was really cool, shes understanding, especially when it comes down to teaching non science majors . Just do the work and homework and you should be fine.

(Chem Non-major) A wonderful kind woman. Never miss class because each week you will have a quiz and on the other meeting in the week you will have an EC assignment. She also gives you points just for being there. Easy to get an A if you show up because of EC, even if you don't do well on the exams. And if you memorize your polyatomic ions.

Very sweet woman! Attendance is vital or else you will not learn the material and each week you will have a quiz. She gives so much extra credit, so just show up to class. Be prepared to memorize polyatomic ions. Only downside is purchasing a clicker but she counts those as extra credit points! Highly recommend her to any non science major!

She's a really great teacher for non-science majors. She explains the material really well. She gives quizzes every week, but as long as you show up to class and understand the material you'll be good. Also, there's a lot of homework but it does help for quizzes and test. Another good thing is that she gives a lot of extra credit.

Dr. Patterson is a good choice in professors if you enjoy chemistry. If you're not so good at the subject or really dread it, I would steer clear. She goes through her lectures extremely quickly and is quite brief; doesn't go into very much detail. The homework can prove to be very user unfriendly. If you don't attend regularly, good luck passing.

Dr. Patterson is a very nice professor and is very passionate about her field and very knowledgeable. However, Homework can be difficult, but overall the class is good.

Dr. Patterson is an amazing prof. She makes chemistry interesting and easy to understand. She is very open to questions and explains in detail. She gives you all the material to sucked and more!

Patterson is a solid professor. She always looks scared when she lectures but besides that she's pretty cool. Wants her students to succeed & makes it simple. If you go to class and don't suck at chemistry then its an easy A.

The only bad thing about her is that her lectures are super boring and her grader doesn't give partial credit on quizzes , but other than that, this class should definitely be an easy A. She gives many extra credit opportunities, the 3 test and final are not hard at all if you study a little. I thought she was a really cool teacher.

Dr. Patterson is quick to the point, easy to understand, and is very transparent about the coursework. She has flexible office hours and is always willing to help the student out. Attending class is the most important, but her coursework is fairly simple. There are quizzes once every week as well as online homework and clicker questions in class.

She was a good professor but the class requires a lot of work. If you study and do your work on time, you will be fine. She also offers a little bit of extra credit which will help, but don't rely on this to bring your grade up.

She is nice and tries to make the lessons as fun as she can. You don't need the textbook but you will need the IClicker remote. She only teaches you what you NEED to know and she lets you out of class at least 5 mins early every day. I recommend writing notes because the powerpoints get messy.

She is super passionate about chemistry! We have quizzes every week, and if not a quiz it's a test. She makes sure we are prepared for the test, we even played Jeopardy once. There are plenty other grades, if tests aren't your strong suit.

This class is pretty easy. Make sure you have an Iclicker because thats how she check attendance. Her test is exactly what she says and on the powerpoint. She gives so much extra credit to the point you can fail a test and still pass the class. Attendance is mandatory because if you miss one day you are a section behind. I recommend taking her.

Does many in class activities which counts a lot towards your grade and VERY easy. Tests are easy. Quizzes every week. They dont really count as much so shouldnt be stressed too much about. Homework every week which is also very easy. Gives extra credit. Very sweet professor who cares about her students. Definitely recommend!

Lecture heavy. Post powerpoints though, which is nice. I just feel like she moved way faster than any other chem teacher teaching CHEM1341, and her quizzes were just harder than need be... She is super nice and is very personable, but I just feel like she focused on the easier material rather than what was actually on the HW and tests.

Really lecture heavy, but homework's on Sapling are pretty easy. She drops the lowest quiz grade and drops the lowest exam grade. She provides plenty of resources and extra help for every topic she teaches. I would definitely take her again.

I was very nervous to take CHEM because this was not my favorite hs course, however she was very sweet and helpful. We would have a quiz every week but they were pretty easy. This class is not hard if you try and study but if you skip and don't study it might be difficult. I loved taking this class and would definitely recommend her to someone else

Professor Patterson is very caring, but not the best at explaining things. There were quizes every week over the material covered in class. Chemistry for sure is no easy class so you gotta actually study. Tests were pretty tough and so was the homework. I would take her again tho.

She is so so sweet, and is very responsive. You can also tell she really cares about her students, I wish I couldve met her in person! Online class is pretty hard but not too bad with her lectures and resources. Just go to class, pay attention, and do the work on time and youll be fine. Also reach out to her for anything!

She broke down chemistry pretty well for it being an online class and I sent her emails very often and she always responded within 2 hours. Always willing to help and kind of reminds you of your mom. The lectures good because they help you with the weekly quizzes. I definitely recommended her, if you're a non-science major and just want to pass!

She is really good at teaching chemistry, but there is alot of assignments and considering this was a non-science major class it did not feel like the case. Also she won't round you just in case you were hoping for that, I had an 89 and she would not round up one point.

she's literally so sweet and the class is easy to pass, definitely recommend

Took Professor Patterson for Chem Nonsci Major and enjoyed it. You can tell she really loves the subject which is awesome. She's super nice you can tell she wants you to succeed. Don't need to read the book, just take good notes over her pre-recorded lectures.

Dr. Patterson is LOVELY! I took this class Fall 2020 and she was wonderful. She really cares about students, she wants you to succeed, and she knows her stuff. She is passionate about her subject and will go beyond to help you out. She's a lovely person and I highly recommend her!!

Super sweet and caring. she really knows her stuff and seems so care a lot about her student. best prof ive had so far

Her class was the hardest class I've taken so far in college but she provides short lecture videos and slides that are EXTREMLY useful when studying for her class. Chem is a very hard subject but she provides enough material to study to be able to pass her class. Overall she is very caring and responsive but the course is difficult

I personally loved her and the class. For a non-science major class is was a lot of work though. You have 4 exams and that makes up 60% of your grade. It's not mandatory to go but she gives many in-class handouts THESE ARE KEY. Those are why I made A's and B's on her exams they allow that extra practice. She gets back to you a little slow though.

Prof. Patterson understands that her class is a non- science major course. Yes there is a quite bit of work, but she had all her lectures and notes online. Easy to talk to, but just know you do have to put effort into her class. I know my fellow classmates would disagree with me so, just depends on how good of a student you are.

She is an amazing professor! she is very sweet and explains everything you ask for. chemistry is a hard class as it is and that is why I did not pass her class but if I was only taking her class by itself, I would have gotten an A.

If you're reading this, take this class. Patterson moves quickly during course but uploads her lectures, powerpoints and will actively walk around the class and work one on one with students. She cares and acknowledges we are in a pandemic and adapts her teaching to make students succeed. She is pure joy. Read the PowerPoints, and take good notes!

I took Professor Patterson's July 1310 course, I was expecting it to be a difficult class which it was, but Professor Patterson lectures extremely well and helps you understand the material. As long as you take notes during lectures you will do great on exams. She includes past exams for study material which is helpful.Take her if you can! Amazing!

Professor Patterson is an incredible teacher of Chemistry. I took her class in July & was quite anxious as I had never been fond of Chemistry in the past. She really cares about what is being taught and is willing to help you understand something if you're struggling to comprehend the material. Chemistry is difficult! Prof Patterson makes it fun!

Super caring and understanding that this class is for non-science majors--she made chem easy to understand & provided formula charts on quizzes & exams because she didnt expect us to memorize. Grades consisted of weekly quizzes, online homework, in-class activities, & a few exams (multiple choice).

Professor Patterson is great for non sci majors, but chemistry just sucks.

Dr. Patterson was super helpful in teaching chemistry to non-sci majors. There was a quiz every week, but she drops the lowest grade. She also does the same for in-class activities and she replaces one of your midterm exams with your final if you scored higher. She reviews before every exam and gives out extra credit.

When coming into chem 2 I was so nervous because chem 1 was brutal, but MJ made me LOVE chemistry and understand it! She has great resources and goes over example problems in class. The only hard part about the class is the exams are 45 minutes, so you really need to know the material. She is so sweet and I'm grateful that she was my professor!

Dr. Patterson is one of the best professors I have ever taken for multiple reasons. She provides so many resources for us to learn the material, has a clear class schedule + grading structure, has office hours and gives multiple chances for extra credit. She is also very caring and is constantly finding better ways to help students learn Chemistry!

Very caring. Class got behind due to her not being able to keep up with MWF schedule, so only take her T&TR class if available. Test are exactly from lecture and practice tests are your best friend. Open ended quizzes and very few extra credit opportunities. Final replaces lowest exam.

CHEM1342 is overall just a hard class. Professor Patterson did her best to explain everything and give us the resources needed. She was very available and wanted to help as well as gave us many opportunities to help our grade.

Great teacher, you can tell she really enjoyed teaching chemistry. Lots of homework, there were quizzes and 4 exams but they were all vital in retaining the information. She makes sure that with the work you're given, you definitely understand the material. It's a difficult course but she was always helpful and gave extra credit.

MJ Patterson is an amazing professor. She provides many opportunities to get help outside of class. There are quizzes every week, not multiple choice, so make sure to study. Chem isn't easy, but Patterson does a great job working through practice problems and explaining the material. She provides lots of extra credit throughout the semester.

Dr. Patterson is kind, but she goes through subjects so fast. The content isn't super hard, but there's a ton to remember. Take notes. Lots of short quizzes and online homework paired with a test over each unit. Also graded SI sessions. Extra credit is available, and higher test grades replace the previous one.

Professor Patterson is extremely caring about her students and very understanding. She was so kind to me and was helpful with accommodating to my needs. Class was pretty easy, just pay attention and study.

Dr. Patterson is very helpful and knows exactly how to teach chemistry to students who are beginners. She gives multiple examples for every topic and gives reviews that help students do well on tests. I would definitely take her class again!

Dr Patterson was a really caring and competent professor. Her lectures were sort of uninteresting, though, and were powerpoint heavy, which is a problem for some students, like myself. However, she was really helpful and was ready to answer any questions. If you don't mind powerpoint style lessons, she won't pose any issue.

Dr. Patterson is very knowledgeable, and you can tell in the way that she teaches. She was always willing to help and was available outside of class. She's also very understanding when it comes to assignments. Her lectures are very PowerPoint based, and attendance isn't mandatory but there is in-class work so don't expect to pass if you don't go.

Very kind and understanding, easy to access outside of class, I recommend taking her as the stress she puts on you as a teacher is minuscule compared to some other professors, overall a great lecturer and great teacher

Professor Patterson is dedicated, but the fast pace makes it challenging. Lots of homework and quizzes, but she provides resources to succeed. Using Unstuck AI alongside the practice tests really helped me prepare for the exams.

Awesome professor, she was easy to follow and tried to make sure the class understood what she was talking about. She isn't the funniest or more interesting professor, but overall, I enjoyed taking her class.

Good at teaching and makes sure studnets understand concept before moving on by asking questions Very exam heavy

Her lectures are not super interesting but she covers all the material she needs to. She is very accessible outside of class. She does give weekly quizzes and in class assignments so attendance is important.

She does assign papers in class, and they are for a grade, so you do need to go. This class is challenging, but she makes it simple; just pay attention, and minimal studying is needed. She gives you lots of resources to use. Exams are EASY IF YOU PAY ATTENTION IN CLASS AND SHOW UP. Weekly quizzes and reviews. The reviews are extra credit.

I love Mrs.Patterson; she is amazing. If you show up to class and put in the effort, this class is easy. She gives so many opportunities for extra credit and is always willing to work with her students.

Dr.Patterson has been one of my favorite professors from freshman year. Super reliable, knows her stuff, and she won't be afraid to answer your questions during class and challenges students to try doing the in-class work with their table mates. Overall, super easy class if you follow along with the notes, make flashcards, and do the homework.

Dr. Patterson really enjoys what she teaches which makes the class a lot better and easier to grasp concepts. The class is HARD, but if you keep up with the homework and review lectures before and after class you should do okay. In class pop quizzes which is why I'd say attendance is mandatory.

Absolutely love her, she explains things very well and gives a lot of extra credit opportunities. There is a textbook but I never read it and still ended with an A so... Attendance isn't mandatory but go to class since there is a lot to learn. I would recommend taking her if you're not the best at chem!

I loveeee this professor!! she is such a sweet little old lady. Even though chem is a hard subject she breaks it down in such a good way and makes it easy to understand and if you don't get it you can always go to her office hours. If you have a bad grade in here probably bc chem can be hard. TAKE HER!! :)

She's a wonderful professor who truly cares about her students; she's awesome. She's very flexible and is willing to meet with every student. The only difficult thing about her is that she expects you to go in knowing everything beforehand, which makes it hard to keep up and meet her where she's at.

I enjoyed her class and teaching style. It's very lecture heavy so try not to skip, and if it's necessary then you can email her/go to office hours to see what you missed. There is a textbook with assigned chapters but everything is covered in class so I chose not to read it. Don't forget about the polyatomic quizzes. All tests are cumulative!

LOVED this professor. Has minimal extra credit opportunities, but theres still some. Drops many things at the end of the semester. She knows how to teach very well in class, also explains things very well. 9/10. I wish there were more extra credit opportunities. Enjoyed going to this class. I recommend her 100 percent.

A great teacher. There is a lot of content, so don't skip class. Weekly homework and quizzes that are easy if you study. Exams are cumulative and reviews are provided, but do not cover the full extent of the exam. The material is taught well, but at a faster pace. Plenty of assistance outside of class. An A is there, but you have to work for it.

She is a very nice person who wants to see you succeed and encourages office hours. However, vast majority of your grade is thro exams- and the only way to replace a low exam grade is to do better on the next exam to replace it. Her study guide sheet only covers like 70% of exam content. It's achievable to get an A, you just have to work for it.

Chemistry was never easy for me but she explains well. Just show up to the lectures and put in a little bit of outside class effort then you'll be fine. Homework is easy and helpful. She is a great professor