Best teacher I've had in any class. Absolutely wonderful. Two thumbs up! :)

Take advantage of all the extra credit offered! It probably adds up to about 30 points throughout the semester.

Great teacher!! Lots of extra credi!! Tells you exactly what you need to know for the exams with a simple "M" for memory in the notes. I would definately take him again if I had to.

Dr. Golde is great. I took him for 0110 and 0120.

awesome prof...definitly take him for 0110 and 0120...best chem prof at pitt

He's a wonderful British man!

Really funny in class, very patient with questions, and is present at some of the labs and recitations. But he beats around the bush too much concerning the topics and leaves out lots of info that you'd want & need for the homework.

Dr. Golde is a good professor. His midterm exams are pretty easy, but the final was difficult. He gives extra credit opportunities, and you get credit for homework.

He is such a great teacher and he's the funniest little man you will ever see! but really, he wants you to learn and do well and is ALWAYS there if you ever need to ask questions. plus he gives extra credit all the time...not that you'll really need it.

In lecture he makes everything crystal clear for you!! But his exams are tricky and he can be grumpy with questions. Has tons of extra credit, demonstrations, and computer goodies during lecture...I would def. recommend!

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Dr. Golde makes every concept in chemistry easy to understand and retain. The workload is just enough to prepare you for exams, which are straightforward and totally fair. Can't recommend a teacher more than Dr. Golde - definitely take him if possible!

Definitely take professor Golde for chem 0110 and 0120. Many of my friends had the other professors and their classes were much harder. ALWAYS print out and take the exams from the previous years.. that's basically all i did to prepare for the exams and ended up getting a B+

Very nice man. class extremely easy. tons of extra credit.

not the great teacher everyone says he is. Decent, but not the best. Tests are tricky and lecture had nothing to do with the homeworks which had nothing to do with the exams. Read the book and pay attention in recitation.

I LOVE YOU GOLDE!!!! I wish your class would have been open for chem 2!!...

AMAZING!! take him and you'll do well in chem. best prof ever

Lectures are interesting and clear-as-day. The assignments prepare you well for quizzes and exams, which are fair and easy. Can't go wrong with Golde for general chem.

TAKE HIM TAKE HIM TAKE HIM!! Makes chemistry extremely EASY. Has a bunch of practice exams which help you predict how problems on exams will be worded. He's an extremely smart guy and gives help to those who need it.

Class was awesome! Golde is such a great teacher to have for chem. The only thing I would say is that I found him to be very boring after a while. You could not go to class, like I did, and still get an A for the course

Excellent teacher, explains the material well. His tests are fair- if you don't put any time in, they're tough, but as long as you know the material well, you'll have no problem on them. Overall the class is not very difficult. Plus his British accent is adorable!

great professor, managable class, easy A with minimal effort. reading the textbook is unnecessary.

great professor, managable class, easy A with minimal effort. reading the textbook is unnecessary.

Dr. Golde is a good teacher. I did not not learn a single thing from the class though because I already took a similar level class in high school. I think the tests are perfect- not too hard or easy. I would recommend - I think anyone who tries in Dr. Golde's class can do fine.

Dr. Golde is the best. His lectures can get a bit boring, but every once in a while he'll interject something witty that makes everyone chuckle to themselves. He posts past chem exams online, which are very helpful when studying. His tests are pretty easy as well. Plus he has an amazing British accent.

Great teacher, if you go to class and take notes, you can not fail. If you took AP Chem last year, skip this class. Its too easy. This is the perfect class for people who just need to get a science out of the way. He is funny, and knows chem pretty well.

The best chemistry teacher there is. His class fills up very fast so grab it fast. He is funny and knows the material very well

Take Golde if you can. His exams are fairly easy and he teaches well. best chem teacher at Pitt

Despite popular belief, Dr. Golde isn't easier than all the other professors; however, the way he teaches makes the material seem easy. His lectures are extremely clear and so enjoyable (especially because of his oversized sweater vest and accent). wants students to do well, lots of extra credit, and well-prepared handouts for class and recitation

He is funny in lecture and tries to make the material easy, but sometimes stresses relatively unimportant concepts while covering more important, but less stressed concepts on the test. He is very unapproachable and not very helpful outside of class, but he gives a lot of extra credit. Good for chem 110, but not 120 if you want to learn anything.

had dr. golde for both chem 1 and 2. overall was a good teacher, helped you understand the information through a variety of ways. funny guy, too. gives tons of extra credit.

I love Dr. Golde so much. His lectures are so fun and understandable. Love love LOVEEEE him

GOLDE PWNS! HE ROCKS!

THE prof for chem at pitt

I'm bad at chem but dr. golde makes it fun. He is extremely nice and helpful. Everytime I needed to talk with him he set up an appointment with me, He is a good guy, and if your good at chem you will get an A

BEST professor ever!

Dr. Golde is a very kind person, however, he tends to be very disorganized in his lectures and oversimplifes the information making it seem more like a high school class than a college class. Some people love him, but I prefer to be challenged.

This class very straightforward and Dr. Golde made great efforts to help students (extended recitations, study sessions,lots of extra credit, practice exams)Lectures weren't the most exciting but they were well organized and easy to follow.I would definitely recommend him as he seems to truly care about his students.

Homework to do every week. Doing it definitely helps in understanding. Tons of extra credit. Would recommend going to class to help understand all of the material covered.

By far the most notable general chemistry teacher at Pitt. His classes always fill up first. Teaching style is straightforward and his tests are fair. You really should read the book if you want an A. Class is interesting and attendance is important.

Best Chem teacher at Pitt. His tests are very fair and his teaching style is straight forward. No tricks. HE also offers a ton of extra credit. Take his class

Pretty good professor. lectures and notes were way too simple compared to tests. Tests were fair but always tricky. Homework/quiz every week, extra credit is available. Definitely recommend taking his class compared to other gen chem classes i've heard about.

He points out all the main concepts in his notes with the use of 'M' topics. Be sure to study these. The homework helps with understanding the material. He offers tons of extra credit, it's easy so do it. You will be glad you did. Do the practice tests and read the 'M' topics for the tests and it should be easy. I got an A studying that way.

Amazing teacher. he bends over backwards to help his students do well, and you will learn a lot. hes also sooo cute! hes little and has an adorable accent. he should be anyone's first choice for chem

Best Chem professor at Pitt

I can't think of a better professor to teach this class.

I don't know why everyone is suggesting his class to take. I personally thought his exams were very tough. I've seen other chem professors' exams(Martucci and Foltney) and their exams were WAY easier and simpler than Golde's exams. Golde asks very confusing concept questions. Other than that, he is willing to help other students kindly.

Great professor. Very organized and he has M topics which tell you what is going to be on the exam. With extended recitations, study sessions that he teaches, and very clear class structure, I would highly recommend him. Cares about teaching and is very helpful.

Not extremely easy, but if you're good at chem you should get an A. I went to every lecture but looking back you do not really need to as you learn in recitation and the practice tests are pretty much the same things as the real tests. Pretty boring lecture though, but worth it

Michael Golde > All

Golde is the man for Chemistry. He is basically the Joe Paterno of Chem. His lectures become boring from time to time but he is easy. His practice tests are really good help, sometimes his multiple choice questions get confusing though. Math problems very straight forward though. Highly recommend

He is a boss. He isn't out to screw you over. Gives tons of extra credit, he's awesome, and he looks like a pterodactyl.

Lots of extra credit, but really mean in person.

Golde is a really awesome funny little old man. He is the best chem pro in pitts.

Dr. Golde is honestly the man. His cute little British accents and wide array of sweater vests are sure to win your heart over. The class itself is extremely interesting thanks to him and he is very helpful, giving lots of office hours, review sessions, and study group sessions. Of course Chemistry is pretty hard but with Golde, it's not so bad.

Golde is one of the best Chem professors on campus. During lectures he outlines what topics you need to know with his "M" topics (Memorize). His exams are only 15 or so multiple choice questions that are kind of tricky, but he gives partial credit on them if it is a "logical answer." Would recommend him, his sweater vests, and his accent any day.

Cute little old man, but very tricky tests. I didn't start going to his reviews until the end of the semester, but GO TO ALL OF HIS EXTRA HELP SESSIONS. if you put forth the effort then your grade will reflect it. definitely the best curving prof at pitt, and gives lots of extra credit. but he's tricky if you don't put a lot into the class.

Golde should be your top choice for General Chemistry 1. He is clear in lecture and test question topics are not surprising but the multiple choice is fairly tricky.

He is a very good professor. Knows what he is talking about. Go to lecture and extra help sessions and you will do fine.

Golde is such a cute little guy. Thought his lectures were kind of boring at times, it won't hurt you if you skip here and there. Most of your learning will be done in recitation. His exams can be a little tricky at times but he's pretty generous with partial credit. Take him if you can. Somewhat hard work will get you an A!

Had him for Gen Chem 1. He is so cute and looks like a pterodactyl in his sweater vests. He was really organized and clear in lecture, and gave good homework problems. A bit rude in person. His tests were fairly difficult and the wording is always tricky. He was funny sometimes in lecture and liked to make jokes during experiments he did. So cute!

Golde was the best teacher I had ever. He would be your No1 choice of Gen chem. Very generous of giving extra credits. I just looooove him.

I had Golde for Chem 1 and 2; I didn't have a great background in chem and was afraid of it, but after the first week of Chem 1 I realized I had nothing to worry about. He is organized and passionate about teaching, wants students to succeed, and gives you all the tools necessary to do so. He focuses on concepts so you actually understand the work

Definitely a great gen chem teacher. His tests were pretty simple and studying aside from doing the practice exams was not really necessary. Attending lecture certainly helped as he is very clear and tells you exactly what you need to know in order to do well. Take him for chem 1 and 2 if you can.

Excellent teacher and lecturer. Knows his stuff so well he doesn't just read from the book. He actually teaches the sections he thinks are important and he teaches them really well. Lots of in class examples with chemicals. His tests aren't hard and the curve is generous. In my opinion the very best teacher for general chem

Golde's lecture is helpful if you are able to pay attention. Sometimes that's not easy in his class. My biggest suggestion is to use his office hours because he is a great one on one teacher and will help you understand the material really well. Also he is a fairly easy grader and will give you as much credit as he can on exams.

Background: Honors Chem & AP Chem in HS. Didn't have to study for the 1st exam, studied 4 hours for 2nd exam. Didn't open textbook until Chapter 10. Attended every lecture. Got a 90 on 1st exam, 84 on 2nd exam. Quizzes in recitation each week were easy. Spent 2-3 hours outside lecture each week on the class for homework using the solutions manual.

Good lecturer, funny, and VERY smart. You will absolutely learn from this man. His grading is generous-you will not fail. His exams are pretty tricky (A-J Multiple Choice answers) but if you know the material you won't have an issue. Probably one of the best professors at Pitt.

I wish every professor could have handled Gen Chem 1 like Golde did. I was given more resources to learn than I could have ever wanted, and I really got to understand the concepts. His exams are very fair (although multiple choice) and he is really generous with extra credit. If you are taking Gen Chem, take Golde!

I came in with no background in chemistry so this class was difficult!Goes slow in lecture but jumps around. He gives you a list of his "M Topics" before tests. Great idea to attend his extra help sessions! Dealt more with concepts then other chem 1 teachers do.Does curve but reading other posts I expectected a better one! Ended the class with a B

Golde is the best. I hated chemistry in high school and Golde made it fun and interesting. Considering a chem major now because of this guy. He always tries to incorporate in class demoes and real world applications of concepts. Tests are fairly easy and if you keep up with the material on a weekly basis you will do very well in the class.

Awesome class. If you complete the HW, do the quizzes, practice OWL and work through the past exams, you are going to get at worst a B. Fair, not easy, tests.

Golde is a good teacher, and seems to be a cute old man when he's teaching, but is not actually very nice in person as far as I can tell. The class is pretty easy, and he's clear about everything.

Golde is a great professor! If you the homework, do all the pratice exams and look at the textbook sometimes, there is absolutely no reason why you can't get an A in his class. He's the best.

Fantastic Professor! Definitely take him if you get the opportunity. Very clear and makes concepts so easy. Chem 110 was honestly easier than AP Chem in high school thanks to Dr. Golde.

Golde is by far the best teacher i have had for my 1 year at Pitt. Pretty easy, not so accessible for office hours but is so helpful. He lieteraly does everything possible to make you succeed in the course. He is not here to weed you out. Love him.

Easy class,practice tests online. uses OWL which is pretty expensive but means very easy hw

Golde is a great chem professor! He has all his past years exams online with answers and he uses the same type of questions. He also gives a lot of bonus which was helpful! Needless to say his class for chem 0120 filled within an hour for next semester.

Golde is a wonderful and funny guy he really wants people to pass his class. he holds review sessions for each chapter after the first exam he offers 25 extra credit through out the course.I asked him for extra help and he partnered me with a TA who met with me every week till the class was finished. I highly recommend his class!

I probs would have found the course hard but I got a 4 on the AP and was retaking it to help GPA It's obvious who has had AP or not by the set of high grades and low grades when he goes over grades even so he tries to help the kids with lower grades but I don't know anything about it because I didn't have to attend C. Johnson is awesome as a TA

Highly recommend. Besides the fact that he is an adorable Brit, he genuinely wants you to succeed. Tests can be a little tricky, but he offers some extra credit and you get credit for work shown on multiple choice tests which is awesome. Definitely Team Golde!!

Golde is an excellent prof. very nice and lectures are very clear. he tries to trick you in tests, but then gives partial credit on multiple choice questions so it evens out. DEFINITELY RECOMMEND.

Dr. Golde is hands down the best choice for general chemistry at Pitt. He has been teaching for some time, so he knows exactly what teaching methods work and which do not. He also knows what topics will be most helpful for the future, so he puts most emphasis on the most relevant concepts. He is always willing to help. I had him for chem 1 and 2.

Yes, the hype is absolutely true. Golde is by far the best chem professor at Pitt, if not one of the best overall professors in general. He teaches very well, and his lectures keep you constantly involved. He also offers a ton of extra credit to help bolster you up to that A. Overall I'd absolutely recommend his class, you won't regret it.

Organized but boring but chem 110 information isn't exactly exciting either. Tests are fair and gives credit for work. Definitely recommend him as a professor

Tough finals. Very conceptual based questions. First test avg was 85. Second test avg was 73.

I would definitely recommend this professor. He gives homework weekly which prepares you for the recitation quizzes and the two midterms. Do all the bonus because he takes whether you did them or not into account when calculating your grade. It will push you from a B+ to an A-. Buy the hybrid edition of the book new! He makes u use the online code.

Harder than CHEM-0110. Do the bonus and the CAIM. Use the old exams when studying for all the tests.

Decent chem 1 professor. His tests are very conceptual, there are some trick questions. Go to the review sessions he has after the 1st test, they are extremely helpful! Also, make sure to do every extra credit assignment, there's about 15 extra points which can raise you a letter grade.

Big Mike Golde is a great chemistry professor. Yes, you have to study and put time into his class. There's a relatively long homework assignment due weekly. Very doable and reasonable. Would HIGHLY recommend taking Golde for chemistry.

I really like how Golde teaches lecture. He writes on the blackboard rather than posting powerpoint on line and skimming through them in class like many other intro science classes. GOING TO LECTURE IS A MUST. Posts previous exams online. He seems like a nice man, but he is so rude if you ask him a question or seek extra help. NOT APPROACHABLE.

Pay attention to the demonstrations. He tests on the specifics.

I took AP chem in high school and understood the course material. Dr. Golde's lectures are great, but his exams were tricky. The wording of his exams made it harder to take and his exams are conceptual heavy. He gives partial credit, but 1 multiple choice question is worth 6 points.

Dr. Golde is probably your best bet for Chem 0110. Your grade is out of 600 points: 100 from recitation (quizzes + homework), 100 from lab, 100 (x2) from each of the midterms, and 200 from the final. I got an 89% and 76% on the two midterms, a 93% on the final, and ended the class with an A. Golde is clear, helpful, and offers tons of extra credit.

Sweet guy, tries his best to make lecture fun. His tests aren't that bad if you put the time in to study for them- treat his practice exams like the bible and get your hands on as many past exams as possible (be friends with your UTUs, they might have exams that dr. Golde doesn't give out). Without a doubt the best choice for gen chem.

Attend lecture, as the tests are easier if you understand his way of thinking. His grading is extremely fair. Take advantage of any and every extra credit opportunity. The points can really accumulate and bring your grade up a good amount at the end of the semester. A little condescending one-on-one, and sometimes chuckles at your questions.

Golde lectures at a fairly slow pace and in an understandable, clear manner. He writes main points on the board and indicates which ideas should be memorized. Thus, students need not scramble to take good notes, and it is easy to see while studying which points are key. A lot of fun, relevant demos, and he seems to care much about his students.

Enjoyed his lectures. They are rather straight forward. I thought he brought it down to a level that was easy to understand but still taught something. He writes everything by hand on the board, so attendance is pretty important. Enjoyed his class, I would recommend.

I had Golde for chem 1, and I can honestly say I've never seen a professor so devoted to their students. I'm not even in his course anymore and he's still helping me whenever I'm struggling in chem 2. He really understands the material and gets you to expand your brain when thinking about it. If you do poorly in his class, its bc YOU don't care.

I am not very good at chem, but Golde presented the material in a very clear way. He is also very charismatic! The tests are hard but he provides you with practice exams, and curves the final grades. I found recitation to be very helpful. There are quizzes and homework every week that goes towards your grade. Overall, I would recommend Golde!

Dr. Golde is absolutely fantastic. I've never met anyone who cares more about his students learning the material. DEFINITELY recommend for either Chem 0110 or 0120. He's actually really funny and interesting. He gives you the exams from each of the four previous years. I wish I could take another class with him!

He's a fantastic lecturer; it's very easy to keep up with him and understand what he is explaining. The tests are somewhat strange, but they are not difficult. Additionally, he posts old tests online for practice. He gives around 25 total points of extra credit too. There are weekly recitation quizzes and homework. I strongly recommend taking him.

He knows his material, and teaches effectively and gives a lot of demonstrations. He also grades you based on effort rather than what your score was, which can either help or hurt depending on priorities. A "C" is easily obtainable. But anything beyond you will absolutely have to work for.

He's the highlight of my day.

Dr. Golde is a great intro to chemistry professor. His class is very straight-forward. He gives lots of extra credit. He also posts old tests online which help very much. He assigns A LOT of homework but the problems are not difficult. I recommend renting the solutions manual. Overall, great professor that I am definitely willing to take again.

He is great! Very hard working. And his UTAs are also the most helpful.

I had him for Chem 2 after having an awful chem 1 professor and I went from hating chemistry to loving it. his practice tests are exactly like the real tests and you get tons of extra credit so getting an A requires very little effort. I HIGHLY recommend him for Chem 1 and Chem 2. He is the best gen chem teacher at pitt. Sometimes scary tho

Golde tries hard to make the material as clear as possible through a variety of examples. He offers a lot of extra credit - really he gives you every possible material to help. He offers review session and is readily available. Taking him for chem II as well because I enjoyed it so much.

Tests are tricky as all hell. You MUST know the information inside and out to do well on his tests. He is a very cute old British man, but this class is not an easy A. He does give you a lot of resources and extra credit - TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS. Read the chapters, go to class, do the homework and you should not have a problem getting a good grade.

Golde is a good professor. Unlike other professors, he WANTS his students to do well. He offers review sessions weekly and he is readily available in his office hours. Another advantage of taking him is the amount of extra credit he gives (helpful!). Also, the tests are tricky so be prepared to study. His class is pretty hard to fail though.

Doctor Golde is a good professor, and from the horror stories ive heard from other chem classes he is very good for the department, he offers a ton of bonus points (around 20) and all previous exams are online, do the homework and take good lecture notes (not online) and you will be fine, also pay attention to the in class demonstrations (on exams)

Dr. Golde is really clear on what material you are responsible for (even gives exact page numbers) and he covers EVERYTHING in class. His lectures an demonstrations make sense. His tests do change each year, but he also supplies you with all the exams and finals from the past four years. If you keep up with your work, you will be absolutely fine.

If you are taking a chemistry course, try to get this professor; from what I have experienced and heard from other students, he is the best teacher of the basic Chem courses. His extra credit requires some thought but is very doable. The tests can be difficult but he makes it very clear when his office hours are which helps to counterbalance that.

Chem homework took a lot of time, but was absolutely essential to passing the class. He is very knowledgeable and is also very good at transferring his knowledge in an easily understandable way. Provides a very good foundation of chemistry. 100% would recommend.

It's clear that he's been teaching for a very long time and knows his stuff, that being said, make sure you think through your questions before asking him for help. His tests are fairly straightforward and he does give quite a bit of easy extra credit to benefit the people who actually go to lecture.

Go to lecture. He's adorable and his lectures are incredibly well organized. You only need the textbook to do the homework problems each week (there are quite a lot). He does everything within his power to prepare you. The grade you get is entirely up to you. Offers a ton of extra credit, so DO IT. You'll regret it later if you don't

Awesome professor! Crystal clear lecture notes. He explains things well and gives a lot of practice resources. Take and study the practice exams really well because they are just like the tests. He offers a ton of extra credit as well. Great professor who wants his students to succeed.

Prof. Golde is so passionate about chemistry and it shows in his lectures. He communicates very well with students who might not enjoy or understand the material. He has a lot of extra credit opportunities, and gives partial credit on multiple choice if your work makes sense. He does give a lot of handouts, so stay organized.

Tons of extra credits! It's like he always want students to do more practice and give them out as extra credits. Exams are not hard. Easy to get over 85/100 if you study. Patient and willing to answer questions you have(if you can find him). Give out many extra sessionHowever, he is absolutely not so energetic and you need time to get used to it.

Dr. Golde is a baller. He offers more extra credit than any professor I have ever had. He's very clear with what you need to know for the tests and offers so many handouts/study materials that help so much when studying for the exams. He doesn't post lecture notes online, so going to lecture is a must but he's so adorable you'll want to go.

Golde's lectures can be very dry, but he makes it a point to go over specific things that will be tested in lecture, so regular attendance is a must. He knows his stuff, and you can really get a lot out of the class if you stay awake through the lectures and take good notes.

Loved professor Golde. Had to retake Chem 2 at 8am with him and he always made Chem as fun as it could be at 8am. Great guy super caring and has an adorable British accent. Tests are hard but fair

Dr. Golde is a great professor- so great that I took him for Chem 1 and 2. His class was incredibly easy. The only downfall to this is that I was definitely not prepared for the intensity of organic.

Golde is the man. If you've taken AP Chem in high school you will be fine for this class. Only problem was 8am sucked but Golde made it tolerable.

Dr. Golde made me love chemistry. He does so much for each student individually, and really cuts down how much you need to know to what is necessary. TAs were the worst part of the class, but Golde was smart, funny, and tests were pretty fair. He gives some bonus and really steps out of the curriculum to make you like the subject.

Golde is the best!!! He goes above and beyond to show how much he cares about his students (He even handed out cookies during our final!). He makes you work for it, but your GPA will not suffer from his class. I personally do not like gen chem at all, and he actually made the class enjoyable for me. Hands down, take Golde.

Great professor!The material was a bit dry but he does his best to make the class engaging. He gives lots of extra credit over the semester but you really have to understand the concepts to get full credit. A's are 10080, C's are 7050 and does not give + or - grades (ie no B+ or B-). In his words, "you have to work very hard to fail my class."

Imma keep it real. The class is pretty straightforward. I got a 91 on the first test, 73 on the second, and a 96 on the final and got an A. Just do the practice exams, extra credit (30pts), recitation sheets, PRAY, and you should be fine. Golde is a interesting man though. He is not the easiest man to talk to outside of class. BELIEVE THAT!

A very good choice for Chem 2. He genuinely wants you to understand the material. His lectures aren't the most interesting but you gives you detailed notes and worksheets that are important for understanding the material. He gives over 20 points of extra credit. Exams are not impossible but you must put in the effort and study. Glad I took him

Overall great professor. If you go to lecture and do the homework the class is manageable. Posts many old exams online, complete and understand them and you should do well on exams. The first professor I have had who held weekly review sessions on Saturdays. He gives a lot of resources and sacrifices a lot of time to help students succeed,use them!

Cares about our understanding of the material. So if you understand the concepts and not just the facts, then you'll do well. Entirely reasonable professor and it's hard to get a bad grade, due to the breakdown of the class. Annoying homework. Will get a chuckle out of you now and then. Definitely the best option compared to other chem professors.

I enjoyed Golde's class. His exams are very difficult, but he gives 25 points of extra credit throughout the semester that boosts your grade. I got a 61 on the first exam, a 69 on the second and an 80 on the final and got a B. If you study and take good notes you'll be fine.

he is absolutely AMAZING. he has very clear expectations out of what he wants and he gives you all of his old test materials to study from, which are basically exactly what you will see on the test. He is a very interactive teacher and doesn't just go through slides, which helps SO SO much with the problems involving math. I highly recommend

A very fair professor. He gives a lot of extra credit. Some of the conceptual questions on exams can be tricky, but his mathematical questions are very easy. He is a great professor who makes jokes in class! definitely would recommend!

do NOT take anyone else for chem 0120!! he's an AMAZING professor, everyone else is a hot mess. exams can be tricky, but provides four old exams before each exam so you know exactly what to expect. fair and lots of extra credit, like 20-30 points. lectures are good, but you will need to put in extra work and practice besides just attending lecture.

Professor Golde is great! His lectures are very straightforward and he provides demos which helps your understanding of the material SO much. Yes, the tests are difficult, but pay attention to lecture and do the practice exams and you should be fine. Hell definitely manage to get a laugh out of you every once in a while! Would totally take again.

Golde is a good lecturer if you're able to pay attention because they get super boring. It is very easy to zone out and scroll through social media instead. His exams are super hard because they expect you not only to know the material but be able to answer his riddles. However, he offers like 25 points of extra credit which is a great grade boost.

Dr. Golde gives solid lectures and they can be very engaging. He also does a lot of demonstrations which make material more understandable. However, the exams are super difficult and you must really understand his wording to do well. I learned a lot, but I don't think my scores are representative of my knowledge. 20ish points of extra credit too.

Great Chem 2 teacher, wouldn't want anyone else. His tests are hard but you leave the class knowing your stuff. Study and do the homework and you'll succeed. Also, watch out for him chucking dry ice.

Golde is amazing. Chem 2 is going to be a hard class no matter who you take. Many exams from previous semesters are made available for practice.

Golde is one of the best gen chem professors I've ever had. Tests are really hard and tricky but are still fair. Makes you memorize a lot of information but most of it is pretty intuitive. Lots of homework each week but it helps a lot w/ understanding the material. Quite the personality and made for an amazing semester.

A lot of homework but the homework is actually helpful for learning. Some difficult tests but the extra credit puts it in a pretty fair curve. One of the midterms were kind of unfair and a lot of random things you had to memorize which is kind of dissimilar to other gen chem topics. No midterms are dropped and there are only 2.

Golde is a really good lecturer & teacher. He makes tough concepts seem easy, &the notes that I have from that class are amazing. I learned alot from him and recommend him!You are graded by few things & have to memorize some tid bits of info, but he offers 25 points of bonus, which is 4% grade boost since the course is out of 600 points. Take him!

Dr. Golde has to be one of the best chemistry professors that I have ever had. You can tell that he really knows the material well and has perfected teaching this class. His midterms and final are all multiple choice with some show your work. Read all of his questions on exams very carefully because he pulls some little tricks in the questions.

Golde is a really good teacher, but his tests are very challenging. I would take him again.

Golde is great. He loves teaching and has so many ways to get help in class if you are struggling (office hours, extra recitations). Creates great study guides/outlines for his tests and has past exams to study with online. Very organized. Has short sapling set and textbook homework due each week. Lots of extra credit in place.

By far the best option to take for chem 2. If you do the homework, sapling, and extra saplings you will understand the material well-- but you will only do well on the exams if you study the past exams hard to get a feel for the tricks he pulls on them. Put in a good amount of effort directed at past exams and his review sessions and you're set.

Really good teacher who emphasizes the most important material. I thought his class was very difficult, but he was a great choice as a professor. Frequently held Saturday review sessions.

He is the best professor I had during my freshman year if you are looking for learning chemistry 2 with good professor, Dr. Golde is your choice. His class might feel homework heavy, but it is graded leniently and the TA's are amazing as well. You still need to work hard to get those extra credits and success in the class

I really thought he was a helpful teacher. I didn't do so well because chem is hard, but it wasn't because he was a bad teacher. Good class. Take him.

If you want an A in chem 2 take Golde. The way he sets up his recitations is engaging and set you up for success on his tests. I think his lecturing ability is overhyped. I could barely understand him and he was boring. I eventually started skipping. Still ended with an A because of the 25-30 extra credit points!

Definitely the most knowledgeable professor for Chem 2. He's super passionate about what he teaches. His tests are hard but if you study old exams (he gives you a ton of them) you'll know what to expect. Gives lots of extra credit opportunities. Also homework (textbook problems) is a portion of your grade and it helps you study!

Dr. Golde is truly an amazing professor. He's been teaching this course for longer than most of us have been alive, and his passion for chemistry is unparalleled. Yes, his exams might be difficult... but you'll be glad to have Dr. Golde as your professor. Extremely organized and dedicated. Provides many resources for success. I greatly respect him.

Personally, I loved Dr. Golde. While his lectures aren't the most interesting, the notes he gives are so clear, detailed and very relevant to what exams will be on. His exams are very hard but he gives you plenty of resources- so many old exams, etc. which makes it possible to do well. Plus tonsss of extra credit! And hes also adorable

Golde was a great choice for Chem 2. He's not only adorable, funny, & cares a lot about teaching but it's easy to succeed if you put in the work. He gives tons of extra credit (30 points of it) & the hw is heavy but prepares you & forces you to learn the material over time. He gives you old tests/finals over the past few years which is so helpful.

I love this man. I would take him again and again if I could. He does demos in classes and takes a break halfway which is so helpful with the heavy content. He does everything he can to help his students pass. He responds to emails quickly and with much detail. I would recommend him everyday to anyone.

Golde is a great choice for gen chem. I am NOT good at gen chem in the slightest but was able to get an A- in gen chem 2 because of him (I got a B in Fortney's gen chem 1). He has good lectures and is a very cute old man. He can be condescending at times so just ignore it. Just take good notes and DO THE PRACTICE EXAMS AND ALL EXTRA CREDIT.

Golde is a great teacher. He gives you lots of resources, practice, and all the tools needed to succeed. With that being said, his tests are HARD. Substantially more difficult than recitation quizzes and homework. This class is by no means an easy A, but I definitely learned a lot. He gives a lot of extra credit which helps cushion low test scores!

Golde is a great choice for Chem 2. He is very kind and cares about his students, though his class is not easy by any means. The tests are very difficult, but if you take good notes in class, read the textbook, and utilize recitations, you can do well. Attendance isn't mandatory for his class, but it's really helpful to be there, and to take notes.

Dr. Golde is amazing and he's one of my favorite professors! He's so passionate about the material and he does a great job explaining difficult material. His tests are not easy, but if you go to class, take notes, and practice enough, you can do well. Definitely take advantage of the extra credit opportunities and all the resources he posts online.

LOVED him & his class, I already miss not having him as a prof. He's so sweet & teaches the material well by writing on paper in-person (online he went through his pages with us in detail as if we were in class) & he always uploads the pages online. We had 2 exams (100pt) and a final (200), & weekly HW (part of recitation grade). I recommend him!!!

Overall, good choice for gen chem 2. A bit overrated but he has a cute accent and is a caring dude. Lectures are a bit unorganized but he's enthusiastic about chem so that's a plus? He gives out a lot of extra credit. Exams are not easy but simulate in-class work very accurately. He grades exams sometimes by hand by himself, impressive!

I thought Golde was alright. Maybe a little overrated, but I feel that he is better than the alternatives. I thought he was very thorough with his lectures and explained concepts really well. The exams are tough, and you have to study and practice a LOT. The final was WAY more difficult than any practice exam he gave and was a slap in the face.

Golde is a really good at explaining things and he always had nice examples or simulations to show us to help us understand. His exams were extremely difficult though. Read each question VERY CAREFULLY or else you will be tricked. He could be a bit harsh if you asked a question he thought wasn't good.

Chemistry 2 is a very difficult course, especially online. However, I found Dr. Golde to be an amazing professor. He definitely knows what he is talking about and provides a lot of homework, reading, and practice for each chapter. I think he is a great option for a difficult course. You will leave knowing chemistry 2.

Recommendations on getting an A: Before weekly quiz, redo homework and make 1-page study guide for notes. To prepare for exams, start 3 WEEKS EARLY if you want to get an A. Review notes/redo EVERY homework assignment/recitation worksheets, quiz questions for EVERY CHAPTER. This process sucks so bad but if you want that A, u gotta die a lil inside;)

Golde is just an incredible professor, a real gem! He truly loves chemistry and wants each and everyone of his students to succeed. His tests will challenge you slightly, but he goes over all the material and does not throw any curveballs on the tests. I couldn't recommend Golde any more. He is one of Pitt's finest!

Spent most time outside of class studying and did well on first exam. As work piled up and the material got harder throughout the semester, exams were harder to prepare for. Study like there's no tomorrow (time the practice exams). Dr. Golde is very knowledgeable about the material so use him as a resource. Lectures fast but content-filled.

Golde is a sweetheart, he wants his students to succeed, offering explanations in office hours and answering questions at points during lectures. He provides lots of resources (ie. practice tests) for his exams and I found them to be fairly written tests. Can be a bit boring in lecture, but maybe that was Zoom's fault. Solid choice for Chem 2.

Golde was clearly very passionate about chemistry and included fun video demos in his lectures. I found him to be pretty funny, but kinda boring at times. The first two exams weren't too hard and similar to the practice ones, but the final was different from the practice and difficult. Other grades included weekly quizzes & hw (drop the lowest)

Spring 2021. Definitely not an easy A but if you show up to lectures and study well you should be fine!

Weekly homework assignments and quizzes + 3 exams (including a final) make up your grade. The class isn't very easy, but Dr. Golde gives a lot of scaffolding on the homework assignments and posts old exams for review. He also offers extra credit throughout the semester. His lectures are informative and thorough enough to not read the textbook.

No Powerpoints. Gives slides & written notes from lectures, including "important concepts" that you need to memorize. He provides old exams, and all the quizzes to practice w/ answers. Homework questions are a combo of Achieve, Book, and old exam/quiz questions. He basically hands you everything you need to know & read. I didn't memorize enough lol

He is literally so cute, and everything about him is great. I think the only thing I didn't like was that his notes are super unorganized, and it feels like it's just a list of information. He does do M topics, which are like concepts that you have to memorize for the test, so you know what you need to know for exams.

Note- chem is my hardest subject. Golde is so good at explaining and taking time to work through many examples at a slow pace during lecture. VERY easy to meet with and get help from. Practice exams that mimic exactly what real exams are like. Is engaging in lecture and does a demonstration every class. Cares a lot about climate change.

Loved Dr. Golde! He gives us everything we need to succeed. Tons of extra credit opportunities, 4 practice exams for EACH exam/ the final so there's plenty of practice problems and a list of topics to memorize. There are also a bunch of office hours and he makes private appointments too. He's so funny and does experimental demos every class!

Dr. Golde is a sweet old man. He teaches through writing notes on the doc cam which are later posted. He gives extra credit throughout the semester and has multiple practice exams for the 2 exams and the final. Overall, he is very organized and a great teacher. The homework was helpful for practicing the concepts learned in lecture.

Though I didn't receive the grade I wanted, Golde is not to blame. He is a very sweet guy, gives extra credit, and provides his students with plenty of resources. The most difficult part of the class was the tedious conceptual questions on the exams, but these concepts often reappear throughout the semester. Also, his lectures were easy to follow.

Chem 2 is definitely a difficult class, but Golde is a fairly good professor. His exams were pretty difficult just because you need a conceptual understanding of everything, but he gives you "M" topics so you know what to memorize. His homework is also pretty difficult but the recitation quizzes aren't too bad if you pay attention.

Dr. Golde was very sweet. His lectures were very informative and easy to keep up with. The weekly homework was difficult, but didn't take super long. He offers extra credit that isn't too difficult. There is no curve and his exams are difficult, but if you study the class is definitely manageable.

Dr. Golde is really sweet! I found his lectures easy to follow. He posts his notes afterwards, but I wouldn't recommend skipping. He gave a lot of extra credit (around 10+ pts.) over the semester. I studied a lot for the exams, which were difficult, but the past exams he posts are really helpful. There are two 100-pt midterms and one 200-pt final.

I really liked Golde for Chem 2. He only has two exams and a final, but there is also homework and he offers a lot of extra credit. Some of the exam questions can be difficult, but overall, he's good at teaching the lectures and as long as you study the concepts and practice questions from lecture, you will be fine.

Golde taught me the most I have ever learned in a course. The exams were hard but prepares you very well.

Michael Golde was a good teacher, but I got bored a lot in class. I went to class every day, but I think I could have just studied his lecture notes that he posts after ever class and done the homework and still receive the same grade. He was helpful if you needed it and he was such a sweet old man.

Professor Golde is easily the best CHEM0120 prof. He gives a ton of extra credit and his exams are similar to his old exams, which he gives you to study. The lectures really aren't that bad, maybe a bit dull if you're not interested in chemistry, but he adds in fun examples and demos to make it more interesting. He's very sweet and is a great prof!

Highly recommend! He is very nice and gives a lot of extra credits!

I will hype up Dr. Golde until the day I die. I didn't have a strong chem background, and Dr. Golde completely changed that for me. His workload is very manageable, he posts all his old exams as practice (and the format DOES NOT CHANGE!), and he outlines all *necessary* material (both the textbook and from class). READ THE TEXTBOOK!

Golde is a very good chem professor. He uses a lot of real world examples in his class and does a lot of demos that can help students understand what he is talking about. He gives extra credit opportunities. His tests are a little bit difficult as there are not that many questions for a lot of points.

Dr. Golde is a good professor, but overall the class itself is very difficult. There are two 100 point midterms and then a 200-point final which is about 30% of your overall grade. The tests are very conceptual and it is mandatory that you truly understand the concepts well. It is important to mention he gives EC points and there is a small curve.

Dr. Golde is worth taking a shot at. His class has a great structure. If you're a bio/chem/premed student, GO FOR him if you can. I would say he is the best professor for Genchem. You can learn things from him and a good grade is not that tough to earn.

Dr. Golde is very sweet and obviously cares, but his class is difficult. I mean, it is g. chem 2, but his lectures are very dry and I did not attend class for the last 7-8 weeks and still believed I would have received the same grade even if I attended. Do his extra credit and old exams and you'll be set. There is NO CURVE! Grading scale is unclear

Lectures were confusing to me, but the way he constructs his hw is masterful and I would clearly understand the topics by the time I finished my hw. Didn't read a single thing from the textbook. Also stopped going to lectures halfway through the semester and just relied on the notes uploaded to Canvas. He's slightly overhyped, but still the best.

Very achievable to get a B or higher in this class. The grading scale was unclear, in terms of diff between A- to A things like that. 400 points out of 600 are from testing (two 100 points and one 200-point final). Tests have things from class (demos), textbook, and lab, so attend lectures + read textbook. old practice exams are very useful.

Nicest chemistry professor at Pitt! Would 100% recommend him, he is very sweet and understanding. There are also a lot of extra credit opportunities.

Very big step up from the Chem 1 professors. Actually teaches and explains material to students. Exams aren't too bad and the recitation quizzes help to prepare you pretty well. My only real complaint is that the homework was fairly long every week. Plenty of extra credit opportunities as well. Overall pretty good professor.

Dr. Golde is an absolute angel, best Gen Chem 2 professor. He provides so many resources to help you succeed - detailed lecture notes, partial credit on exams, EC, and more. If you like conceptual exams that actually make you think, go take him! Keep in mind it's not easy and you gotta use the resources given to you and put in effort to succeed.

Pretty low stress class.Consists of 600 pts with 2 100pt exams,a 200pt final,100pts from recitation (70pts from weekly quizzes-these were usually pretty simple-and 30pts from weekly Hw-which was rly helpful in understanding the material).He posts old exams so after reviewing those I was usually confident going into exams.Also offers some EC

angel. HE IS SO RESOURCEFUL. past exams, quiz answer keys, many TAs and office hours, and zoom review sessions. He is a sweet teacher who genuinely loves chemistry. His lectures can be boring but his weekly homework, quizzes, and worksheets will help in addition to his posted lecture notes. He also has a good grading scale and offers so much EC

Dr. Golde was an amazing Chem 2 professor, although his lectures can sometimes drag. He has a lot of extra credit options and reasonable tests that are easy to study for since he posts the previous years tests with answer keys. I would recommend him for anyone taking chem 2 (just remember the class is difficult no matter what professor you take)

Dr. Golde is so sweet and funny in class. His lectures are very detailed and his tests reflect solely what was taught in class. He gives out his previous exams, which is really helpful. I got As on his exams by mainly studying those. His class is concept-heavy, so it is important to pay attention in class and understand them well!

Dr. Golde is a sweet and kind man. His lectures are thorough and the material he gives on Canvas - practice exams, quiz keys, and even Achieve homework is extremely helpful for studying. You will find that exams are very fair and based on concepts covered in class. Read carefully and always check answers because that's where most people mess up.

This guy is so sweet and precious. Exams are pretty difficult and very conceptual based and can include some pretty difficult details, but he's so helpful and wants the best for students. He gives old exams, and our homework is also really helpful to study. Chem is a tough subject no matter who you take, but he's so sweet and amazing

I loved this adorable old man, but he is coming to the end of his teaching career. Difficulty of the three exams increased as semester went on but they were manageable, but very detail-heavy. He posted a ton of resources to use for studying which helped a lot. Uses many examples in lecture that help to understand and almost definitely are on tests.

The class was mostly conceptual and you have to memorize a lot of specific trends and facts that were seemingly unrelated. However, Dr. Golde knows the material very well and teaches it very well. Lots of homework, but also lots of extra credit. Exams were hard but similar to previous exams which he posts. Not for those looking for an easy A.

I've heard from people that Dr. Golde is an amazing professor and while I think he is good, I think he is a little overhyped. Coming into the class I had huge expectations but I felt like he was an okay lecturer who was nice and threw in funny jokes here and there. His tests are very conceptual and detail orientated but I learned a lot.

Professor Golde is a sweet, knowledgeable lecturer, but his exams can be tricky and heavily conceptual. Unstuckstudy AI was a huge help for efficient study prep.

Honestly one of the best General Chemistry professors. I am not at all saying this is an easy A, but he gives you plenty of resources to prepare yourself and practice. The homework, online problem sets, and practice exams really helped me learn all the material. He also does demos in class to show chemical properties which is fun. Highly recommend!

Lots of material!!! But he does a good job of putting everything on canvas and putting everything together for you to study for exams. Only 2 exams and a final, no drop, so doing good on them is crucial. Lots of extra credit. Lectures not mandatory but definitely helps to go. Very nice profesor!

Lectures can be tedious but he makes it very clear what material you need to know for exams and what you do not need to know. Exam grades are bad mainly because of the test's convoluted format: each multiple choice question is worth 6 points (with less than 20 per exam) with 5-7 answer choices. Funny guy, gives a lot of extra credit opportunities

Lecture was easy to follow but the tests are heavily conceptual and you cant rely on chem math to get you through it. He really does want his students to succeed and provides so many resources

Dr. Golde is an amazing and hilarious professor. The class was pretty simple, two midterms and a final (no drops), but there were lots of opportunities to gain extra credit. Exams were pretty easy, if you studied and did the homework. Lectures were a bit boring though.

Dr. Golde is probably the best choice for Chem 2. His lectures are somewhat boring but give all the necessary information and are clear about what topics need to be memorized for exams. Tons of study guides, past exams, practice questions, tutorials, and office hours are offered. Overall a good chemistry foundation and doable exams.

Golde is an amazing lecturer and very informative. Tests (~15 Qs) and quizzes can be very hard so you will have to study a lot. He tries to give extra credit on tests whenever he can so SHOW WORK WHEREVER YOU CAN! I really loved his classes and you learn a lot from him. He offers a good amount of EC and so many resources to help you prepare.

Super cool dude! Always shows experiments in class LOVE HIS SILLY DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS; if you get the opportunity, take him for chem 2!! Tests were straightforward if you study and he is a sweet old man who loves what he does; he doesn't like answering questions but that's what TAs are for!! TAKE HIM!!

golde is the sweetest old man i love him so much

Between homework, lectures, etc, Dr. Golde gives you all the resources you need to succeed. He also gives lots of extra credit. However, the format of his exams suck, because every MCQ is worth ~6 points and there are lots of “select all that apply” questions (usually no partial credit). He's very sweet, but there are professors with easier exams.

Dr. Golde is such a sweet and adorable man. His exams are challenging and worth a large portion of your grade. Even so, he gives you a ton of resources to study, including all of the lecture notes, homework answers, and past exams. Use your resources and you'll be fine.

Golde was great! He is very conceptual, but if you study a bit for his exams its not hard to do well. He gives a ton of extra credit, and is a really forgiving grader for exams. If you want to do well, he gives several old exams for each exam which I recommend doing. He also gives a list of concepts needed for each exam, so make sure you know these

Professor Golde is super sweet. The content in the course can be overwhelming, as he gives a ton of resources for every topic, but Golde wants you to learn the why behind the chemistry, rather than brute memorization. His exams can be complicated, but the best practice is to do the old exams as well as review the homework and lecture notes.