Deducts too much for lab report resubmits. Acts tough but he's really a big 'ol teddy bear. This course is challenging because a lot of material must be learned not because that material is difficult to understand. Time Consuming!

Dr Hampton seems like he is a hard teacher but in the end everything works out. Just stick with it!! Dont drop. I did excellent in lab and got F's (30-60%) on pretty much every exam. It will work out. Lab is 40% and Class is 40%.

This prof will throw the book at you, but if you ask him for help, he will gladly offer assistance when he can (and sometimes, even when he can't). He tests tough, but he does prepare you for what's ahead in his class as well as others. A Very Good teacher, despite the tall jokes I get ;)

Great professor. You can tell he really enjoys what he is doing and has a ful understanding of the material. His tests are difficult but if you know exactly what's going on in class inside and out you'll be ok and the lab grades help balance lecture.

tough class, tough teacher. no calculators, no extra credit. make sure you really have time (and brain space) to devote to this class. it will consume everything you do. read the book ahead of time, and go to SI and sarc sessions. try to find a study group.

Hampton is a nice guy. This is a difficult class, but he makes it 10X easier than anyone else. Every test is cumulative and calculators are not allowed, however, people don't realize that this neccesarily makes the class easier. I love this guy

dr hampton is fabulous! don't listen to all those people complaining.. they are just lazy. his class is very interesting. he gives very detailed notes. he wants to see his students succeed in his class and in life. definitely A+ professor.

I take offence at the easy on girls comment. I assure you he is not. I took the class, and he doesn't cut slack for anyone. He is a great teacher that is preparing his students for what is expected of them in the real world.

He is a good teacher and definitely challenges you on tests. Go to SARC or SI and yes, actually STUDY, attend all classes and you should be ok. He gives some EC and the quizzes help with your grade. He really wants you to succeed but wont put it on a golden platter. You need to earn your grade.

He is a really good teacher most of his test problems come right from his lecture notes and problems in the book. He also cares a lot about his students, if they understand whats going on, and their sucess in the class.

Go to class, Go to SI, KEEP YOUR TEST the final is all the exact same questions as the old tests. Hes very nice and very helpful, if you need it

Dr. Hampton is incredibly smart, and a great professor. The class in itself is hard. He wants to make sure that everyone knows the material really well. Exams come mostly from notes. He is willing to help you out, so go speak to him.

Really good teacher, if you do the homework in the back of the book and pay attention in class you should do fine.

really really hard. i died in this class. i need to retake it, most people i kno dropped out. i studied like hell and it took up most of my time. the grades in my other classes suffered cuz i took other tough classes. almost lost my scholarship :( :( :(

Great teacher, you can tell he loves chemistry and you'll hear some stories youll never forget. Tests are VERY hard though, not once was the class avg. over 68. The final though makes up for it, it's questions off old tests that you're allowed to keep! Got a 96 on the final and went from a D to a B!

Hard class, i will need to retake it but he is very helpful. The subject is the hard part. If you have to take this class be prepared to put most of your study time into it. It is the most time consuming course I have ever taken. He will help you as much as you need as long as you make an effort.Just be prepared to work really hard.

The class is very difficult, but Dr. Hampton is a great teacher! I can tell he really cares about his students as long as they care about the class. He's got a great sense of humor and I looked forward to going to his class. Even though I didn't pass (this class is SO unbelievably hard), and had to retake it this summer, Dr. Hampton is the best!

This was the hardest class I've taken, but it was worth it. Looking back, it was my favorite class and Dr. Hampton is my favorite professor, because he has a genuine interest in each student's success. Take his class; you'll thank yourself in the long run.

I took 2045 over a 6 week period during a summer session. It was an intense 6 weeks but he made it fun. I wouldn't recommend taking this class in 6 weeks unless you absolutely have to. I took Baby Analyte a year or so later with him and really enjoyed this class. The labs were challenging and you really learn to budget time well.

Dr. Hampton is a great teacher. Anyone who was complaining about how they failed doesn't belong in the biology department in the first place. He's a tough teacher, yea, but if you put in some time and can grasp concepts, you'll do fine. Got an A in the class without much outside work besides studying before the exam.

Umm.. if you're having a hard time with CHEMISTRY ONE then perhaps you should change your major asap. Dr. Hampton must be one of the easiest science professors I've had (this is coming from a 3rd year Microbiology major). Not only is he easy, he's extremely nice. If you think Dr. Hampton is hard there is no way you're going to make it through..

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well he is really a tough professor i dedicate the majority of my spare time to this class, sarc and study groups.. he is not a horrible teacher but his test will kick you in the butt you need to make sure you never miss a class and are always paying attention i should have brought a tape recorder really difficult class think twice before you take

This class definitely takes some time and a lot of studying. If you attend class regularly and keep up with the reading and studying you'll be fine. He is a good professor and is just preparing us for upcoming tests. I am a first time freshman and I passed the class the first time.

For me an engineering math guy this class was a challenge. i should pass with a 70+ or Not with a NC I basically didnt put in the time needed to learn it as well as he wanted. TIME SPENT OUTSIDE OF CLASS = GRADE for all you who study the night be4 and get an A, screw you! lol

One of the best professors in his department, he won't let you sell yourself short by handing out grades like most. You'll have to work hard for your grade but if you are willing to work he's willing to help you. I suggest taking his courses if you are interested in any fields of chemistry.

Great teacher. Fought for a B. Study for the tests. If the class average is low enough he might offer E.C. but if you insult him (like some people did) he won't. Dedicate a lot of time to study for this class.

Exams were really difficult, especially the 2nd one which dealt with a lot of stoichiometry (which means mega calculations). Do read before class, it helps to reinforce the material, SI can be helpful...but most of all, do the questions in the book...a lotta material on the exams come from there.

His class was fun and he makes lectures interesting. Go to class because he gives you notes not from the book. For those who can't pass with Dr. Hampton probably should not be in the chemistry/science field because he is one of the easiest teachers. I didn't go to SI once and I still got an A.

You must put a lot of time into this class if you want an A. He is the hardest chemistry teacher so unless you are a chemistry major or trying to get into a professional school, go ahead and take someone else. Go to SI, SARC, read the chapters and do the questions in the back of the book and you will be fine. I pulled and A and I failed 1 test

HE IS THE BEST PROFESSOR AND MENTOR I EVER MET. HE IS TRULY A GREAT MAN, HE IS EXTREMELY SMART AND KNOWS HIS LECTURES BY HEART, ALSO HE DOES GREAT RESEARCH AND IS ALWAYS THERE TO GUIDE YOU. I TOOK HIS CLASS LAST YEAR AND HIS TEACHINGS STILL HELPED ME IN ORGANIC CHEM THIS SEMESTER. I LEARNED A LOT FROM HIM AND FROM HIS RESEARCH...

Simply one of the best teachers at UCF, hands down. Very insightful and witty instructor.

He's a really awesome professor, only his tests and material are insanely hard. it is one of those classes that you must work for in order to get a good grade and you have to want it. if you want to learn, hes great

Not the easiest class but I pulled off an A. If I pulled off an A you can too.

THIS IS NOT AN EASY CLASS AND TO GET A PASSING GRADE YOU REALLY HAVE TO WORK HARD. OVERALL HE IS A GREAT PROFESSOR AND WILLING TO HELP IF YOU GO TO HIM. AND BECAREFUL ON THE TEST BECAUSE THEY ARE REALLY TRICKY AND MAKE SURE YOU DO THE SUGGESTED PROBLEMS BECAUSE THEY SHOW UP ON THE TESTS.

awesome teacher! the class is really hard but dr.hampton will do everything to help you if you just go to him for the help.

Dr. Hampton takes a very stern approach to teaching large classes and doesn't put up with crap. But if you need help, he always makes time. I took him for a general chemistry class. Later, I retook Organic Chemistry II with him and he made everything fall into place. I truly appreciated his patience and his desire to help interested students.

I took him a year before for chem 2045 and HATED him but for 2046 was fine. You have to really adjust to how he does things. I worked really really hard and barely pulled off a B. He is very difficult but he makes you really learn the material. Although due to the tricky tests your grade doesn't always reflect how much you learned.

He is a great teacher who loves chemistry. I had him for chem 1 and got an A and had an A all of chem 2 but the final was really hard so I ended up with a B in the class. It's pretty easy to pass the class if you study a lot but getting an A is pretty difficult because there are a bunch of difficult calculation questions on the final

Teaches very well and you can do well in the class if you study his notes and pay attention to what he says.

Friendly person and good teacher. His extra credit is extremely helpful. Tests are somewhat challenging. Just make sure you understand the notes and use internet/book sources to further explain anything you don't understand. I got an A in chem I and II with him as the teacher.

Hard class, no question of that. Dr. Hampton is not an easy teacher either (i.e. if you're looking for an easy A you're inthe wrong place). But you will learn a lot and the he is helpful if you ask him for help. But be carefuly of your grade. If you don't think it's right ask about it, he does make mistakes.

Dr. Hampton is so understanding. He decided this semester to allow the use of calculators. if you read all the passages he tells you to read, listen intently in class, go to tutoring (SI etc.), you should be able to pass pretty well. He gives extra credit homework assinments taht really help. Ask questions wherever unclear. thats the trick.

This is NOT an easy subject, so don't expect an easy A, but Hampton is by far the best profssor that teaches this class. When the class did poorly on a test, he gave us "addendums" that were purely extra credit!! This was the hardest I've ever worked for a B, but don't give up because it is worth it in the end. (GO TO SI!)

He is not an "easy A" professor - he teaches you what you need to know to master chem; he provided valuable info from outside our text; fair and decent tests; he's totally friendly and cool to talk with/get help from; gave some extra credit. Reading thoroughly-->Good grade. Take him if you care to learn about chemistry.

Dr. Hampton is an awesome teacher. You have to work hard and study harder. He is always willing to help and returns emails quickly. His lectures are good, but you will need to study on your own to do well. You may not like him now, but you'll be glad to have had him later on. He teaches to prepare students for furture classes.

A decent professor. Chem 2 isn't the most interesting subject matter, which makes it hard, but he does a great job of covering the material and writing tests that are comprehensive, but not impossible. Took the American Chemical Society exam for our final, and didn't do too bad. Grades tests within 12 hours of taking them, even with 250+ students.

amazing professor! his lecutres are very engaging and you will learn so much. The tests are difficult, but he gives all the info you need to study. He really cares about his students and is a very passionate teacher. he will prepare you for the tougher classes.

Hampton is one of the best chemistry teachers out there. The guy teaches honors. So if you really want to learn and be ready for Organic then take his class. He will not be the easiest A in the world, but he usually gives a good amount of extra credit. I got an A in Organic 1 partially thanks to him preparing us so well.

Great teacher, tough class, fair grader. How to study: Read the chapter before/after lecture. Do problems in chapters. Do homework, repeat homework. Start ahead of time. Don't slack. Just make a plan, stick to it, and you will get an A.

Wonderful class. Dr. Hampton is an extremely engaging professor. The tests are difficult (no calculator) but you will learn a great deal! I feel VERY prepared for my upcoming classes.

Very good professor, given the subject matter. I thought he was bad when I had him, but my Organic professor was 10 times worse! He gets you ready for later chemistry classes. It is NOT an easy class, but if you read, do homework, and study like you should, you'll be fine. I didn't, and ended up with a C.

Not an easy class, but very manageable. Very reasonable tests and homework. Highly recommended chemistry professor...possibly the best I've had so far.

Great professor ever!!! Great teaching skill. He really respects his students. Very fair in grading. Excellent!!!

He is the best lecture for general chemistry, if you wish to learn and not memorize. His test are only "tricky" as some people say because you need to understand the material not memorize. You must attend class or you will fail. A calculator is unneed since the numbers he give are really simple (i.e.9.8g of a material when GMW is 980) read the book

Took analytical chemistry with him over 15 years ago. Very difficult material, and several of the students were taking the class for the second time. I loved this class because of the professor. He was very clear, taught the concepts and the equations in a solid, easy to understand manner. What a great professor!

He really is a great guy, super nice! He does try his best to make the class doable by dropping the lowest test and quiz grade. Tests are cumulative but fair. Not gonna lie, he is hard to follow in class and the material is hard! The practice problems he does in class get confusing. But he is always willing to answer questions . READ THE BOOK!!!

Chem 2 is hard no matter who you take it with. However, if hes available take him. Hes awesome. I liked that he was sooooo understanding. Our test were 28 questions long but he grades it out of 25 thats heaven. Hes super smart and he knows how to teach. Like math and science are not my strong suit and i ended with an A... like he works miracles.

I really enjoyed his class and he was able to keep me interested and engaged. He is a really good professor but Chem 2 is not an easy subject. Read the book in addition to his notes and you will do fine (I ended up with an A). Drops 1 test and replaces the second lowest with the 5th test.

Professor Hampton is ready to help. He more so wants you to understand everything than just memorize it. If you have a question go to his office hours. He does not want you to fail, STUDY!! And you will get an A. I would recommend going to every class and reading that book.

Professor Hampton is a very sweet guy. He gives a bunch of extra credit and curved the final. He also gave us online quizzes with unlimited time and sometimes those questions would be on the test. The class was still hard work for me. Read before lecture, do practice problems in the textbook, and pay attention. He wants you to memorize everything!

He's an awesome professor! One of the best I've ever had! Truly cares for students and is always very helpful during office hours. He's also very flexible and wants students to learn, so if he sees that the class is not doing well as a whole, he adjusts the way he teaches or goes over it again. Amazing professor. Take him!

Dr. Hampton is a very good professor and person. Coming to class was not a big deal because he kept his lectures interesting and engaging. Some of the tests were extremely difficult, but he helped us improve as we went through the class. He cares more that you understand the material and less about being a strict grader.

Dr. Hampton is a good guy. He will do his utmost to answer questions and teaches in a way that aims to engage your mind rather than inundate it with information. However, he tends to get rather... creative with his tests at times. If the class expresses this, he will modify his tests and teaching to better suit students' needs. Still, study HARD.

10/10 would recommend, this class will kick your butt but an A is very possible and he is a great professor. If you miss lectures you will not do well on the tests. There will be many topics discussed that are either not in the text or not focused on in the text. Focus on the lecture, the text, math problems, group problems, and vocab.

He is a great professor, he really cares about his students and tries his best to help out. He doesn't have powerpoints or anything, so going to lecture is very important because that is the only way to learn. He has clear grading criteria, HOWEVER he does not post the grades as often as I would have liked.

very considerate, pretty cool class. He likes to play the «  only child » card. Aleks is the only thing i dont care for because we have to do topics were not learning for the full grade.

Actually good teacher. You need to study a lot via doing practice problems, doing Hampton's examples, looking at past tests, etc.. to do well in his class. His notes are handwritten and can be hard to understand but he will go back and explain. Yes, notes are handwritten so attend class and pay attention.

Overall Hampton is a great professor that cares about his students and wants you to learn and appreciate the course without spoon feeding it to you. Show up to class, take Aleks seriously, do practice problems in the book and READ the chapter. After all his tests the ACS should be a blessing as long as you get the concepts.

Prof. Hampton is great. Chem 2 is not an easy class, you have to work for the grade. Read the book and go to class- he was big on insisting his lectures are supplemental to reading the book. ALEKS wasnt bad. I also suggest maybe getting the ACS study guide & work with it throughout the semester so the final isnt intimidating (which had a curve).

Honestly the most iconic professor ever. I hate chemistry and was really dreading this class. Because of him, I got an A . He is so kind and considerate. He knows school is rough and he understands. The only complaint I would have is the way he does his notes and Aleks (awful for chem). Overall, great guy. Solid choice for chem 2

best chem professor at UCF. people get scared when he says he does not use powerpoints, he just talks to teach. but, he REALLY knows how to explain chemistry. he writes on a piece of paper- everything he writes, you write. gives extra credit, curves tests. if you hate chemistry, hes the prof you want. yes its hard but its because chem is hard.

I don't know why people hate him. He is amazing, if you need help seek help in his office hours. If you want the A take notes of the chapters and study the conceptual material WELL. Super nice man who gives plenty of chances when it comes to extra credit and curving tests. He is always willing to help you. Just do your part and put in the time.

Hampton is a really cool guy. He's super funny and he can make the hardest material seem pretty simple. His grading was pretty helpful too because if you fail a test, it won't spell the end of you. His tests can be difficult, but if you study in advance and avoid stupid mistakes, you will pass.

Hampton is a WONDERFUL man. Would love him as a grandpa. He gives wonderful advice. I was failing his class, but if you go speak to him I promise you'll do better. His class is insanely hard and I cried basically every day. But I did pass the class thanks to his advice- which was to "Do the book problems." They seem annoying, but they help.

This class was probably one of the hardest courses I've taken thus far (I am a freshman). He is heavy on concepts and trends, so read the book and pay REALLY CLOSE ATTENTION to the trends. He is willing to help you pass, that is if you put in the work too. Don't come into this class expecting for it to be easy, because it won't.

The only chem professor I have had so far that is willing to help his students pass and is passionate of what he's talking about. He explains real life scenarios to help with concepts and shows visual explanations in class. Tests are VERY book heavy & highly recommend reading before coming to class! Gave 35 easy EC points and curved final a lot

This is a difficult class but not impossible. Read the book before class and write down everything he says/writes during lectures. Study those and understand HOW to do problems for the exams. Partial credit helped me a lot on the exams. Hampton wants you to really understand chemistry, so try to participate in class. An A is definitely possible.

Hampton goes above and beyond what's in the book, so make sure you write down EVERYTHING he says. Even if it's only mentioned for a couple seconds, it could be on a test. That being said, he understands that his lectures are hard and does offer LOTS of opportunities for EC. Put in the effort and it's possible to get an A or B. Best chem prof!

People talk too poorly of him when in reality he is not bad. You just have to learn how he teaches/gives exams. If you did very poorly in this class it's because you didn't give all your effort. You need to dedicate a lot of time to do well. SARC tutoring is the only way i passed. Pay attention in lecture/quizzes. He would sometimes recycle Q's.

Amazing prof, funny, cool & wants students to be successful. READ THE BOOK before class so you can follow along & take notes during lectures-- his lectures cover exactly what he'll put on the test. Our class test averages were A's/B's. An A is extremely possible if you put in the time; I slacked off & got a B. Definitely recommend taking Hampton.

I really enjoyed having him as my professor. His lectures are clear and he is very fair when it comes to partial credit. Make sure to read the textbook! (before each class is recommended, but make sure you at least read it before the tests) Getting an A in this class is not too hard, just read and come to class. Overall he is a very nice guy!

Dr. Hampton is an underrated professor! His lectures are a bit disorganized (he doesn't use powerpoint) but if you read up on the material prior to class, his lectures can be intriguing and helpful. Small online homework assignments are posted due before each class. He gives lots of partial credit on tests. Read the textbook and you'll do well!!

Dr. H is a really good lecturer and person, and that only shined through this semester with the switch to online. He spent 3 hours scanning in tests so we could look at them for the final. His tests though? Murderous. All open ended except for like 15 points multiple choice. He does give partial credit, but studying for them will take A LOT of time

Great professor. He puts a lot of effort into helping students do well. Exams are free response and not an easy A. Read ahead in the textbook before lecture to do well and study a lot for his exams. Also, he tests on specific examples discussed in class so take good notes. He's very willing to help students outside of class.

Dr. Hampton is the best! Hes a really nice guy, always willing to help, and truly wants his students to understand chemistry. Quizzes before each class help to make sure you dont fall behind, and everything on the tests is covered in class. He was a great choice for honors chem!

Dr. Hampton is a super chill man. quizzes were easy and most of them were dropped. Pay attention to the little quirky things he brings up; they can usually score you some points on an exam. Listen to the lectures and the exams aren't too bad

Hampton has a different teaching style, but once you get used to it he's a great lecturer. MUST pay attention during lectures, many exam questions are similar to problems we do in class or little quirky things he mentions every now and then. Need to read textbook and do 5 question quiz before each class. Gives a few bonus points on exams.

Hampton is a great professor. Had him for chem 1 and 2. His lectures go into detail on the things he wants to you to know (sometimes he brings up funny things that aren't' in the textbook so attendance is very important in that regard). Makes sure you understand the material and makes the transition to orgo 1 super easy.

Very nice. Lecture style is unique and sometimes goes too fast so make sure you follow up with him about the subjects you didn't understand later. Exams only include things from lecture, no gotcha questions and good extra credit. Have to read textbook before every lecture and quiz on that so can be a little frustrating but can get an A if you study

Great man! He really was passionate about the subject and his students. Don't expect an A for nothing though, you should still watch lectures and do the homework/reading. Would love to take his class again!

I loved having Dr. Hampton for Chem 1, and I'm taking him again for Chem 2. Lectures can be slightly boring for certain materials, but all test questions come from information covered in class and in the textbook. Must read the textbook and take a quiz before each class, he grades on points rather than percentage, so doing well helps boost grade

Chemistry is hard. Plain and simple. However, I really appreciated Dr. Hampton's teaching style because he made sure you not only studied the material but knew it like the back of your hand. This class was a struggle at times, but I am so thankful for all the knowledge I gained from it. Highly recommend!

Dr. Hampton is a wonderful professor, just be prepared to put in the work for this class. 5 tests (write ins and multiple choice) and a final (multiple choice) not many other grades. It is slightly difficult to know what to study for the test, but there will not be anything on the test not covered. Always available for office hours and super nice.

Ive never understood chemistry better than with Dr. H! Textbook is more to solidify understanding, and tests are super fair and based mostly on lecture. He does ask about things mentioned briefly though, so pay attention! Tests are graded out of 100 but with 105 possible points so extra credit!

Definitely one of the best professors I've had so far at UCF! Took the time to meet with students whenever we needed extra help on test content. Great lecturer and explained the concepts in ways we could understand it well. Be sure to go to class because a lot of stuff on the test is based off of lecture.

He was super sweet and really liked lecturing us. His tests are open ended and partial credit helps you a LOT because he wants you to get a high grade. I didn't miss a single class because he doesn't post any of his notes or give study guides. Sometimes it was very confusing hard to stay focused. Take him if you know you're good at studying.

Amazing professor! He answered all questions I asked. He cares about his students and is very accessible. All the material on the exams is covered in class. His personality is great and they make his lectures enjoyable. Always remember that Dr. Hampton wants you to pass, so ask questions, be engaged, and take advantage of his accessibility.

Coming from someone who almost failed the class but passed in the end-he is a good prof but PAY ATTENTION in lecture, ask questions, seek help if you to understand, and do well on the quizzes as they act as a buffer. Lots of partial cred on exams! As someone who struggles with chem, I would recommend him but study and do not fall behind!

Dr. Hampton is an amazing professor, I really enjoyed being in his class. He covers almost exactly what will be on the tests in the lectures. There are graded quizzes before every class online but they're pretty easy if you read the textbook. Overall an amazing class.

Quizzes are open-book and help greatly with exams. Exams are mostly open-ended questions with partial credit and extra credit. Dr. Hampton did not post study guides for exams, but exam questions were modeled on problems discussed in class.

Very knowledgeable, keen to answer questions during lecture. If you have a decent chemistry background you will have to do a bit of studying, but easy A. Be careful if your background is lacking, you will have to spend more time to understand the material. Overall, cool professor.

Knowledgeable professor who genuinely enjoys teaching chemistry. I have learned so much from him and feel prepared for future chem classes. However, the grade for his class is 85% exams and questions are extremely specific to details he covered in lecture. He does not post lecture notes. Be prepared to read the textbook and study hard.

Attendance not mandatory, but pretty much required to do well on exams. Pf. will cover general concepts well, but then add occasional specifics you are expected to know - so take good notes. If you want an A, read the topic of the class in the textbook before you get to class. Exams are fair, and align with practice problems he gives.

Lecture and tests followed the book. If you read the book and did the homework he assigned you would get an A. He pretty much told you exactly what you needed to know and if you did it you'd be okay very organized very structured very predictable always said he was available outside of class but never went to see him

I thought he was very clear get very clear assignments told you exactly what you needed to know if you didn't do what he said and he didn't do the assignments you would not get an A but if you genuinely understood and learned everything that he told you to get an A he followed the book and a clear syllabus and was available outside of class