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Melody Boeringer

Chemistry - Valencia College - East and West Campus

1.9
Quality
4.6
Difficulty
15%
Would Retake
119
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1.9
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4.6
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1.9
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Would Retake

119

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What Students Say

Do not take her at all

CHEM1046 - 1.0 rating

She is the hardest teacher I've ever taken in my life

CHM1045C - 1.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

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Attendance Mandatory

88%

Textbook Required

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Reviews (119)
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CHM1025
Nov 27, 2003

She is kinda cool, but teaches very fast and hardly explains well. Her tests are hard to pass. I'll say that 45% of the class are failing.

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CHEM1045
Dec 6, 2003

She treats her students like they're preschoolers with silly games and busy work assignments that don't particularly help you, but if you ask a valid question she gets an attitude as if you should know the answer already. Half the class is failing.

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CHM1045
Dec 10, 2003

Shes not bad. You do have to study though, which is a foreign concept for most people. The tests are OK but she does answer questions in a manner that make you feel kind of dumb. However, she does give extra credit at times which can help alot.

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CHM2210
Dec 15, 2003

Great professor, not suttle...

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CHEMISTRY
Mar 4, 2004

No Comments

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CHEMISTRY
Mar 23, 2004

She sucks... Her tests suck... If chemistry is really as hard as she makes it I don't that to be my major anymore.

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CHM104546
Apr 13, 2004

First things first: If you’re looking for an “easy A”, do yourself (and her) a favor, and take another professor’s class. Spare her the agony; she has better things to do with her time. If you want to learn chemistry, TAKE HER CLASS!!! You will be extreme

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1046
Apr 15, 2004

She will work your butt off for the A, but if you get it then you know your sh*t...not like other professors who hand out A's.

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CHM1046C
May 15, 2004

She is the worst teacher ever. If you have to take chemistry take it with anyone but her. The best part about her class is when it's over. Chemistry was my favourite subject but thanks to her not anymore.

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CHM1046C
May 15, 2004

No Comments

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CHEMISTRY
May 20, 2004

Her tests are too long. She is the type of person you'll hate within a week.

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CHEMII
Jun 29, 2004

HORRIBLE, avoid taking her if you can. Only took her because she was the absolutly last person left to sign up for

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ORGANIC1
Jul 10, 2004

We might as well be teaching ourselves Organic Chemistry...in fact we are! Worst professor I've had in the last three years of college!

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ORGANIC
Jul 17, 2004

don't teach a thing, test are way to long, and a lot of eassy writng, yes that's right eassy wrinting in a sciece class. don't take this class, listen to me don't do it you'll regreat it.

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CHEMINTRO
Jul 21, 2004

Dr. B is a nice person. She's very vivacious and talkative. Unfortunately, this class is too hard to be comprehended in 2 hrs. Sometimes she drifts from the topics to talk about her family. In order to pass the class, STICK TO THE TUTOR!!!

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CHEMISTRY
Aug 29, 2004

Withdrew out of class in the first week. She was by far the most awful professor I had run across in three years. Stay Away.Treated her students like children. Complained about father-in-law way to much. Would say one thing then go back on her word.

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CHEMI
Oct 7, 2004

Seriously, if anyone can help taking this a chemistry class with her, than good for you! DON'T take her! She doesn't explain anything! She gives you the book and expects her students to be geniouses over night. She's impossible and so are her tests.

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CHEMI
Nov 13, 2004

NOT in million years will i take her again. Im not kidding, she is not in her right mind. SHe is so weird. Please avoid taking this psycho. She thinks she is funny but NO!!! SHe is very disrespectful to everybody. A B....

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ORG1
Nov 29, 2004

She is a very nice teacher but harder than her u could not imagine, if you want to take here be ready to study your @$# off, excuse my language but thats the truth. I mean on the first test i memorized everything and understood everything well but her test had the very hardest questions, good luck

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CHEM
Dec 1, 2004

Dr Boeringer expects you to learn and know your stuff. If you are looking to skate through a class then this is not for you. Tests include essays. Expect to have to earn your A. You will come out of this class very fluent in Chemistry. Don't be afraid to ask for extra help.

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CHEM1
Dec 14, 2004

CRAZY CRAZY CRAZY, not normal, she has brain damage or something, she is truly crazy, she will make u loose ur mind, She is hyper all the time and she has issues. She needs a man, she is crazy!! horrible teacher, horrible test, essays in Chem?? what the F is that? she will try to flunk u, dont take

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CHM2210C
Dec 17, 2004

Her tests are impossible. She grades very UNFAIRLY! Most of the class DROPS after the deadline because she is so horrible. She just wants to make you learn but she is a total .....? Hopefully you wont have to see.

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INTROTOCHEM
Jan 2, 2005

Listen up, she was a great professor. She is always ready to help, she will sit before class, during class and after class to make sure you understand. She will grab you by the hand and help you, if you look for her first. Just do you work, and be in class. She is the best. Very intelligent.

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CHEMISTRY
Feb 4, 2005

not clear in explanations, doesnt spend enough time on the difficult subjects

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CHM1
Feb 24, 2005

She's terrible! Don't take her!

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CHM1
Apr 2, 2005

Dr. B is a very good teacher. She will make you earn your grade. She is a very fast paced teacher so be careful, but whenever you are in doubt she will do anything if you are willing to go up to her. She has a very kind heart. The course is hard, but she is not to blame.

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CHEM2
Apr 8, 2005

She is horrible,she thinks this is a subject you can learn on your own! She says that you need to study 2 hours out of class for every hour in, but if you want to pass..you better make it 21 hours of study time and 3hours in class! Forget sleep, eating, your job! Oh & your social life, NON EXISTING!

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CHEMII
Apr 8, 2005

That happy faced comment was written by her, u can totally tell how she writes her own reviews. ShE shouldn't even be considered a teacher. SHE IS CRAZY!! DONT TAKE HER. PLS Believe me, im an honors student and have had my share of bad teachers, but then theres Dr.B, TOTAL ****! Cant; Teach nothing

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INTROTOCHEM
Apr 21, 2005

This teacher has a hard time relating to the WORKING folks in class. She teaches like everyone comes stright off the turnip truck...stupid...Very hard, NOT recommemded.

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CHEM1045
Apr 27, 2005

DO NOT TAKE HER SHE HAS NO HEART AND LIKES TO SEE STUDENTS FAIL, NOT ONLY CAN SHE NOT TEACH, SHE IS SELFISH AND TOO HARD AND UNFAIR. SHE PLAYS FAVORITES, THE KIDS THAT KISS UP TO HER GET BETTER GRADES(THERE ARE ONLY A FEW) I AM JUST WARNING YOU AHEAD OF TIME STAY AWAY.

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CHEM1025
Apr 28, 2005

There could not be a worse teacher. If you love to fail and are hopeing for a stress attack go for it. She marked a 15 pt. question on my test completely wrong because I added one significant figure, everything else was right. B@$#h!

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CHEM1
May 4, 2005

Warning!DangerZone!Do not Cross!She is way too hard and selfish. The happy comments were totally written by her because she needs to raise her reputation. Her test are IMPOSSIBLES, who ever take her after reading this are more dumb that Dumb and Dumber themselves.I'll love Dr. Zapico see this site.

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CHEM1
Jun 11, 2005

What in the world! If I would have known about this site before taking here.I don't understand what is her problem, you can see she has issues. She just takes advantages of students cuz she knows she's the only chemistry teacher at Osceola Campus. I prefer driving all the way to East campus and pay extra gas than taking her again and running my GPA

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CHEM1
Jun 20, 2005

THIS TEACHER HAS TO BE THE WORST TEACHER EVER AT VALENCIA SHE DOESNT KNOW HOW TO GO ABOUT EXPLAINING THE SUBJECT. DO NOT TAKE HER SHE BARELY GOES OVER ANYTHING YOU HAVE TO TEACH YOURSELF. I NEVER HAD TO WITHDRAW FROM A CLASS UNITL I TOOK HER. HER TESTS ARE TERRIBLE AND HARD. DO UR GPA A FAVOR AND DONT TAKE HER TRUST ME ON THIS.

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CHEMISTRY
Jul 1, 2005

Very hard class. I am an honors student and I dropped her class. I thank my lucky stars that I'm now at the East Campus. I had signed up with the Provost (Zapico) and some how ended up with her> AVOID THIS CLASS AT ALL COST OR DRIVE TO WHEREVER YOU HAVE TO, BUT DON'T TAKE HER> SHE WILL BRING DOWN YOUR G.P.A. and stress our your life...

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CHEM1
Jul 21, 2005

Worst teacher in the world. There could not be a worse teacher than this.

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INTROCHEMISTRY
Jul 28, 2005

Dr. B. is very enthusiastic and interesting, but she talks very fast and by the time you realize you have a question, she is on to the next subject. Be prepared to study and write - A LOT. Her tests are essay and she wants DETAILS. You can get an A, but plan on committing your life to chemistry, at least 15 hours of study per week. Good luck!

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CHM1045C
Aug 4, 2005

Dr.B is truly not as bad as they say. You must study for the test, but it's not awful to complete. The only thing that I didn't like about her class was the labs because she just threw us in head first. She doesn't explain the labs very well, which can be pretty confusing. Even though Dr.B explains fast, she's usually available for ?s after cla

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ALLCHEMS
Aug 27, 2005

No Comments

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CHEM1
Aug 28, 2005

No Comments

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CHEMISTRY
Aug 28, 2005

No Comments

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CHM2210C
Oct 7, 2005

She is a nice teacher but I didnt like her class that much. Her tests are hard and are all in essay form. Her labs are hard as well, she doesnt explain what the lab is about and she doesnt allow you to use your lab book during the lab. She makes you write a lot, it felt more like a composition class. Overall, she is a good teacher but very hard.

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CHEM1
Nov 9, 2005

This lady certainly gets the award of "Worst Professor ever in the history of Valencia". Students, I think we shouls speak up cuz professors like her are not worth the paying, it's our money. Well, consider this a WARNING, and please don't take her unless U want a headache. Her test and assogments are really nfair and hard, good LUCK.

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CHEM
Nov 28, 2005

She is the worst teacher I have ever had. She is annoying and childish and gets mad when you ask questions. Her tests are very long and all essay. If you can take a different professor at another campus, you should.

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CHM2210C
Nov 29, 2005

Shes the WORST teacher ever!Doesnt explain anything, tests r long and essay form, doesnt let you use the lab notebooks, sometimes really rude,changes her mind a lot about stuff,doesnt like to be asked questions,TERRIBLE professor,DO NOT TAKE HER by all means,totally not worth your money,take any other teacher but her!Osceola needs a new CHM prof.

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CHEM
Dec 6, 2005

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CHEM101
Dec 19, 2005

THECLASS MIGHT AS WELL BE ONLINE!BECAUSE SHE IS THE "ONLY" CHEM TEACHER(OSC)SHE WILL SPEND MORE TIME ON HER CELL& GIVE CLASS ASSIGNMENTS(VERY VAGUE)THEN POOF-MAGIC-SHE IS IN THE CAFETERIA-OR OFF TO EAT!SHE IS THE 'LAST ONE IN CLASS&THE 1ST TO LEAVE-YOU WOULD THINK SHE HAS 10KIDS& 10JOBS! SHE SHOULD PICK ANOTHER JOB!LIKE AN AT&T OPERATOR!BOYCOT HER!

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CHEM1
Jan 13, 2006

Just wanted to let u all know that she can't teach at all, & somehow I'll love someone from the Board of Education 2 c all this comments. Osceola Campus NEEDS a NEW CHEM PROF, & there's a reason why I'm saying this. She's never availb, can't explain, impossible test, she's always on the cell during class +chilling w/ the same boy after class,weird!

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CHEM2210
Jan 16, 2006

Okay, this professor is extremely hard. I recommend taking her if you are only taking organic for the semester. Yes, all the comments are true about all the writing, quizzes, assignments, labs, and etc. alot of things are hard about her, but let me tell you, she has great study techniques and is actually thorough. But get ready to be stressed!

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CHEMISTRY
Mar 28, 2006

Dr. B has a different style. She can get into your nerves, but you need to be willing to study. She can be hard because she demands a lot, but with her directions anyone can achieve a higher grade. Chemistry is not an easy subject. See her after class, she will spend an hour or more helping you to understand what was vague. She is a nice person. ;)

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CHEM2046
May 16, 2006

She is the worst teacher I have ever taken! Her tests are extremely hard & very specific, she wants more info than even what the book has in it! You need to study 20 hours a week and doesn't care that students have other classes, jobs, and other responsibilites besides her stupid class!!

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CHM1045C
May 17, 2006

A very, very bad teacher. She should teach kids in elementary shool instead of college students. Her way of doing math is very confusing, but you have to follow her way of solving math problems, otherwise, you lose points, because you did not write "steps".

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CHM1045
Nov 28, 2006

She's a very lousy teacher. She does things in HER way. doesn't care about your have other classes. she strictly does the one hr in and 2 hrs out crap. she teaches alot of stuff making u believe that is wats goign to be on the test and when u get the test its everything else it seems like. the only good thing about her is that she does offer help!

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CHEMI
Dec 20, 2006

Mary mother of Jesus! Danger! Do not Take Her! She has been the worst professor I've ever taken. Test are insane and in essay format, yes! Essay format,takes off points for anything, and goes through the material like a "Road Runner". Be prepared to study 40 hours a day, out of 24 God gave u in a day. No social life or work! Good Luck!

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CHM1
Jan 3, 2007

Let me tell you something If you are going to be a Chemistry major take her, but be ready to study more than 20hrs a week for her. She thinks that her class is the only class you are taking and she expects you to know a lot about chemistry and will make you look stupid if you don't know it!!!! Danger if you are taking the course for Pre-requisites.

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CHM2045
Apr 11, 2007

OMG get another teacher...i thought that these comments were just mean until i took her and realized that she is truely "CRUELA dEVIL"....very sarcastic, rude, and makes people feel bad by asking random questions about history (take in mind that this is a chem class)! We started with a full class of 24 and ended up with 7!!! DONT TAKE CARE HER!!!!

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CHM1046
May 6, 2007

She is a hard teacher,she tries to explain things with silly props but it doesnt help. her tests are the hardest, all essay and long math. It is extremely hard to get an A in the class, to me impossible..try to avoid her

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CHM2046
Jun 5, 2007

She is a waste of breath. All she talks about is learning styles and the like and yet she sucks at teaching. She thinks she is a master of communication but in reality she is a real nut case. Lots of props and jumping around for examples, but still boring and useless excercise of class time.

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CHEM201
Mar 20, 2008

WARNING, STAY AWAY! SHE STRIPPED ALL MY HOPES TO PURSUE MY DREAMS IN MEDICAL FIELD (CHEM IS A REQ CLASS.) ONLY AFTER YEARS LATER, THAT A FRIEND BROUGHT ME TO MY SENSES THAT I JUST HAD A BAD EXPERIENCE WITH THE TEACHER, HE WAS RIGHT. I SHOULD SUE HER, I WOULD'VE BEEN WELL INTO MY CARREER HAD IT NOT BEEN FOR THE CHEMISTRY FOBIA THIS WOMAN GAVE ME!

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CHEM1
Apr 22, 2008

I tried taken her once but thankfully dropped her before I went insane. I don't understand why Valencia still has her on staff. Her teaching style is unheard of and ludacris.

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CHM1025
Jun 26, 2008

This teacher is HORRIBLE. I LITERALLY CHANGED MY MAJOR BECAUSE OF HER... Stay away 4rm this woman!!! I can't believe she's still teaching with all the bad ratings... HELLO it's not only 1 or 2 of us saying how sucky of a teacher this woman is!

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CHM1046
Aug 7, 2008

She makes you learn your information but you have to teach yourself. She will call on you in class. Quizzes each morning (almost). Tests are around 10 questions and in essay format in which she grades grammer. She plays favorites so make sure you get on her good side the first day of class. She is there to help after class, so go! Lots of studying!

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CHM2045
Aug 23, 2008

If you're a good student, all you have to do is listen to her advices! This is a hard course, let's all face it! You will get what u deserve, study harder, get a better grade!! i agree she is somewhat crazy, but she can be really helpful too.. & you can drop your lowest test if you pass the finals wit C or better

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CHMINTR
Sep 24, 2008

worst teacher ever. doesnt know how to grade or give a lecture without ranting about her kids for 20mins at a time. i have a 3.93 gpa and right now i have a 50 percent on her test because i used the word basic instead of fundamental. TEACHER also post goods things about herself here to raise her score... she is an insult, even to a place like vcc

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CHM1025
Sep 29, 2008

dr. b will not reveal to you her grading rubric. and if you ask, she will bite your head off. my questing is, if your grading rubric is so strict and rigid, why are you ranting about your husband, kids, and your so-called "gen-ed" requirements? i think we can all survive in the real world without your "gen-ed" suggestions on how to live our lives.

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CHM1025
Sep 29, 2008

something needs to be said about this teachers TIME MANAGEMENT. she never returns after breaks when she says she will (one day we took an HOUR AND 15 MINUTE BREAK). class is sometimes held in the cafe. and on a day you want to stay (like the end of a lab, when you need the texts in class), she has a "meeting" & kicks you out of class 30 mins early.

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CHMCHM
Feb 11, 2009

she is more interested in appearing as a cut throat chemistry teacher than being an actual teacher and mentor in your learning career. its all about her.

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CHM2210
Feb 16, 2009

Wish I had read the comments before taking her class. I took Organic Chemistry for majors at a major 4-year university 10 years ago and got an A in the class. I got an F in her first test! You never know what she wants from you in the test because of her vague essay questions. AVOID HER LIKE THE PLAGUE!! It's just as bad as it sounds, if not worse.

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CHM1025
May 10, 2009

I WOULD STAY AT VCC ANOTHER YEAR BEFORE SIGNING UP FOR HER EVER AGAIN!!! No grading rubric, no common sense, has her favorites, tests are ALWAYS a surprise, never answers questions with a direct answer, goes off topic WAY too much, DON'T MISS CLASS EVEN IF YOU HAVE A DRS NOTE, very flimsy with words and guidelines for the course, TAKE SOMEONE ELSE!

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CHM1046
May 14, 2009

she doesnt know chemistry

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CHM1045
May 15, 2009

she is such a wonderful person!

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CHM1045
May 22, 2009

the worst teacher and person i have had

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CHM1045
Jun 7, 2009

I read the posts before signing up- I had no choice, she was the only class open!She is just as hard as everyone says but not as brutal. She is a true chemist and really helps you understand.I recommend her for college freshman and joint-enrollment. She will help you develop proper college study habits. I recommend her if you truly want to learn.

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CHM1046
Jun 17, 2009

it's pretty easy to get an a in this class even though her grading scale is completely random. she gives a lot of drop grades, but still, she is the most annoying teacher iv ever had. she always goes off topic and repeats everything over and over. even though i got a good grade, i would not recommend her class!

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CHEM1025
Jul 25, 2009

Worst experience of my life,I have never been so stressed about one class. Like others have said she does go off topic alot, she is not organized, sometimes makes you feel inferior. Her test are hard and she is picky. This class will be your life, and dont miss a class, she gives you no sympathy. Somehow I made it with a B but it was a nightmare.

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CHMINTR
Jul 27, 2009

The whole class didn't understand and assignment she sent us home to do. What does she do about it? She tells us to figure it out amongst ourselves while she grades quizzes from another class in the back while we get frustrated and angry. WHY IS VALENCIA PAYING HER SALARY AGAIN?

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CHM1045
Aug 16, 2009

No man please take someone else;the worst teacher i had

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CHM1045
May 10, 2010

DO NOT EVER TAKE THIS TEACHER FOR ANY CLASS!!!! I am being completely serious...i had to drop her class because she a horrible teacher. I f u take her class be prepared to fail...

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CHM1046
Jun 12, 2010

Her class isn't necessarily hard, it is a lot of work though. She won't try to trick you on her tests, she tells you everything that will be on it. There are tons of opportunities for extra credit and she has several quiz drops and you can replace your worst test with the final. She is very helpful, I would recommend her but be prepared to work.

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CHEM1046
Jul 7, 2010

Don't go in her class expecting it be to easy. Chem 2 is hard but she does help with a lot of extra credit. She also takes your best quizzes and replaces your lowest test grade with the final. But you will have to work for the grade. She tells you upfront what will be on the tests and quizzes so as long as you work, you'll do fine.

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CHM1045
Aug 10, 2010

Syllabus was very vague, and for an intensive summer session, I would expect a very structured class. I am very organized and found her class to be "all over the place." In addition, her grading system isn't clear. It was difficult for me to know where I stood at any given time. Her exams are all essays, and her grading is extremely inconsistent.

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CHM1046
Aug 12, 2010

If you really want to learn chemistry then sign up for her class. She is always willing to help you if she sees you are making an effort. However, this is college so you have to work hard for your grade. Don't expect this class to be easy. Just work hard and it will pay off. She gives lots of extra credit opportunities.

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CHM1045
Sep 22, 2010

She overburdens you with homework and quizzes. Wants everything to be perfect, perfect spelling, grammar, and sentence structure. I thought this was going to be chemistry, but instead its Chem with English. Avoid her if you want to maintain your GPA and chem isnt your major. Instead of motivating you, she makes you feel like you are bound to fail.

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CHEM1045
Sep 30, 2010

Her teaching style just so different.Some concept is so easy, but she has to make it difficult to understand. I took chemistry again with aother teacher, and the professor that I am working with now make chemistry so much intersting and easy to learn!If you really want to learn chemistry please take someone else!

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CHMALL
Oct 20, 2010

All of the good comments on here are HER! Read the wording. They are almost all exactly the same. Nice try. Don't take her, you will seriously regret it.

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CHM1046
Dec 2, 2010

WORST PROFESSOR EVER. I am an average student with a 3.5 gpa and this class is the first class I ever fail and I passed chemistry 1 with a B(obviously not with her) DO NOT TAKE HER EVEN IF IT'S UR LAST OPTION!!!

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CHM1046
Dec 21, 2010

All the comments about her are very 100% true. if your going to take chem at osc campus please take it with someone else unless you are willing to dedicate your whole life to this class. she also takes points off of your notes if they are not color coded the way she wants them

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BLAH123
Dec 23, 2010

My major is chemistry and I love it I was pumped and super ready to come into this class but i can really say this is a horrible teacher very strict about everything and has essay questions just so that she can mark anything off meaning you also have to be good at spelling and punctuation. I would not recommend this teacher to my worst enemy. You h

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CHM2010
Mar 25, 2011

In Molec/Microbio @ ucf and now headed to med school. Dr B for org1&2 is the best!! Granted you WILL EARN your grade but you WILL LEARN Orgo and is more than willing to help her students out, meets at Dunkin Donuts for study sessions! Essay format tests but devoted to the material! For Org there is no one better! Even helped with biochem and MCAT!

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CHEM1
Dec 12, 2011

I passed highschool AP Chem with an A and I struggled the entire semester with this class. Hardest class I have ever taken would not recomend her to anyone. If you take this class you will regret it I dont care how good you are at Chemistry you are not up to Dr. B's standards. First C I have ever gotten in my life.

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CHM1046
Apr 16, 2012

After being a student of Dr. B for two semesters, I can honestly say that hard work does pay off. Will she hold your hand? No, nor should she. This is college, and an opportunity to better yourself. If you really want to grow mentally, and learn how to be a worker, take Dr. B, and she will whip your mind into shape! Don't take her if you're a wuss

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CHM1045
May 16, 2012

She knows her subject, but she is not always able to explain it during the classwork. Labs are hard and she does not cover the material at all. It seems impossible fully complete ANY of her tests. You will have to study during office hours EVERY time after class to receive a good grade.

3.0
4.0
CHEM1046
Jun 21, 2012

She is a hard teacher. She does not hold your hand and can sometimes make you feel dumb but she gives you plenty of extra credit. She tells you everthing that is going to be on the test. Even gives you outlines for the essays with everything she wants on it. She will even proof read your essays prior to the test. If you do bad thats on you.

1.0
1.0
CHEM
Oct 8, 2013

Horrible teacher... don't take her!

3.0
5.0
CHM1045C
Oct 24, 2013

She is extremely nice, but very strick on her grading!! Everything has to be exactly how she wants it, and if not she takes away points!!! NOT AN EASY A AT ALL!!!! Don't take this class if you just want to pass. However, if you want to actually learn the material, she's pretty good, but don't expect a good grade :/

1.0
5.0
CHEM
Jan 2, 2014

This teacher is so hard. she left me traumatized after I took this class. I'm scared for my next chemistry class. I couldn't get tutoring from anybody because her type of teaching is so different, only from like 2 of her past students. It was major stressful especially while taking 3 other classes; all my time was taken up studying for this class.

3.0
5.0
CHM1045
Feb 28, 2014

Dr. B is a nice person, but her class is extremely hard. She is very picky when she grades your paper. she took points off for every little thing, like spelling, and scientific figures. It is almost impossible to get a perfect score for her weekly quizzes. Also, she require students to write essay for every exam.

2.0
4.0
CH
Grade: B
May 29, 2014

I've had Dr.B for Chem 2, Org 1 and I'm about to take her for Org 2. Dr.B is a very smart women, but her lectures can be confusing to some students. She is not an easy teacher, but you do learn a lot in her classes. She provides a lot of extra credit that is VERY helpful to your grade. You have to be willing to study for her classes!

3.0
5.0
1025C
Dec 11, 2014

She's cool, but she doesn't take time to make something clear. She then rambles on about her family and it wastes so much time. Her tests are very hard and the daily quizzes can be also, because when she teaches you a new topic, you better know it the next day or you're "DOOMED". Take advantage of her office hours, because it helps and also STUDY!

3.0
5.0
CHM
Jan 26, 2015

Very rude and bossy. Treats you like you are her kid and should follow her orders. Is all over the place. Teaches the most basic material, makes it confusing & difficult, but makes it even 10x harder on daily quizzes. Will yell at students and scold them. Hardest class and worst teacher I've had in entire college experience.

4.0
4.0
CHM1046C
Grade: A
Oct 2, 2015

Dr. B is a tough professor, however, she is very willing to help and is very smart. She does talk about her kids and family a lot, but after taking her class you will know Chemistry! She wants you to do well and her grading system is designed to do so. She will replace your lowest test grade with your final exam grade if it's better.

2.0
4.0
CHEM1046
Dec 16, 2015

Essays for exams, you need to go to her office hours to get more practice for quizzes/exams. You basically teach yourself and when you ask her questions she makes you feel stupid. Tutoring helps you better understand but make sure the work is done her way.

2.0
5.0
CHM1045C
Feb 7, 2016

She is incredibly rude. Very hard class. She will yell at you and make you feel dumb. Worst teacher I've ever had. I think she ruined my experience in chemistry.

1.0
5.0
CHM1045
Mar 20, 2016

Teaching method is horrific, and very unclear. Assigns ridiculous homework assignments with ridiculous requirements, and her office hours are mandatory to pass due to her unclear explanations in class. DO NOT, DO NOT take this professor.

1.0
5.0
CHM1045C
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 25, 2016

She is the hardest teacher I've ever taken in my life! After taking this class I've felt so scared about Chemistry. I am forever scarred. BE PREPARED TO WRITE! Yeah writing, in Chemistry, about the history of Chemistry. I couldn't ask questions because she will either confuse you more or make you feel bad bout yourself for asking. DON'T TAKE HER

4.0
4.0
CHEM1045
May 1, 2016

Dr.B is a very nice and extraordinary person in which i respect a lot, due to her experience and intelligence. The only complaint is that she does not put the grades on blackboard, which makes it difficult for me to track my progress. She is a really tough grader and makes you work for the grade.

1.0
5.0
CHEM1046
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Jun 22, 2016
Wouldn't take again

She is take off points for small mistakes. Does not give make-up test or quizzes. There is a quiz every class period. Test lack a lot of information given as notes. Test are essay based, no multiple choice. Does not hand back labs competed. No lab manual. Do not expect an A in this class. Office hours are 30 minutes. No powerpoints.

1.0
5.0
CHM1046C
Grade: Not sure yet
Jun 24, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Very rude professor. Will insult you and proactively try to make you feel like an idiot. Very vague in explaining. Will stand in the middle of the classroom and talk for hours switching back and forth in between important and irrelevant topics, making it hard to learn anything Please do everything at your disposition to take a different professor.

1.0
5.0
CHEM1046
Grade: Rather not say
Aug 24, 2016
Wouldn't take again

HORRIBLE TEACHER

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
1.0
5.0
CHEM1
Sep 14, 2016
Wouldn't take again

She expected everybody is a chemistry professional. Quizzes EVERYDAY. hardest professor i ve ever taken

Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
TEST HEAVY
1.0
5.0
CHEM1046
Grade: C
Nov 2, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Do not take her at all!! She talks about her personal life constantly and does not help you at all!

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
4.0
CHEM1
Grade: A+
Jul 29, 2018
Would take again

Dr. B is amazing and wants all of her students to learn. Yes, she is a tough grader but she also gives you all the tools you need. She gives a quiz every class but only chooses the top 10. She gives 3 exams but if you nail the final, she drops your lowest. She knows her chemistry and by the end of the course, so will you.

Tough Grader
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
1.0
5.0
CHM1046C
Grade: Incomplete
Jan 17, 2019
Wouldn't take again

So it's literally only my 3rd day out here and she's the worst professor I've ever taken. I'm taking this for a pre-req for my Masters degree. I did excellent in Chem 1, but her problem is alluding everything to the kids who took her before. She uses the book, but skips anything she wants, and quizzes you on things you don't even go over in class.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
1.0
5.0
CHEM1046
Jan 23, 2019
Wouldn't take again

I don't understand the need to quiz a student everyday but I'm taking her tuesdays and thursdays. She will go over a concept on tuesday and expect you to be an expert by thursday when the quiz comes. How is that possible when people work and have other classes to do? DON'T MAKE THE MISTAKE I MADE AND TAKE THIS TEACHER.

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
TEST HEAVY
4.0
4.0
CHEM1045
Grade: A+
May 14, 2019
Would take again

Dr. B is a solid choice for chemistry if you actually want to learn! Her lectures and tests can be pretty heavy but once you do the test review and GO TO office hours, you should be fine. She gives a pop quiz every class but only takes your top 10 grades. She replaces your lowest test with the final. If you take her, be prepared to work really hard

Respected
Test heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
CHEM1046
Grade: A
Jul 10, 2019
Wouldn't take again

I was a regular student, just like you. I read these reviews and shrugged it off, "I'm sure they're exaggerating..." BOY WAS I WRONG. This lady is insane, her lectures are barely understandable, be prepared for some serious self-teaching. If you don't do things her way, it's wrong, even if it's right. I am convinced someone hurt her. DON'T DO IT.

Lots of homework
Test heavy
Tough grader
1.0
4.0
CHM1045C
Grade: B
Dec 13, 2020
Wouldn't take again

The WORST professor I've ever had in my life. As if taking Chemistry online because of covid isn't hard enough, she basically sets her students up to fail. She provided no lectures or notes, only drawings on a white board, which make no sense since she doesn't lecture. She also posted the entire semester of lab work to complete in the last 2 weeks

Tough grader
1.0
5.0
CHM
Grade: B
May 31, 2022

According to guidelines...I cannot discuss this "professor"

So many papers
Test heavy
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
CHEM1045
Grade: Incomplete
Oct 2, 2024

DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS WITH THIS PROFESSOR!!. She is so unprofessional and all she talks about is her private Life. Whenever she does teach chem she skips steps and does not explain how we can work it out or what tools we can use to self-study, Then she expects us to solve difficult problems we have not covered or learned in depth.

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