He's incredibly stern on day one. But that's just the way he looks. He's actually very helpful and will help you learn if you are willing. His labs are the easiest I've ever had (he rarely follows the manual to make things easy). He can't be beat.

LOOKS HARD IN FIRST A FEW DAYS. JUST ATTEND CLASSES FOR A FEW WEEKS, THEN YOU WILL KNOW HE IS NOT SO HARD. ENOUGH TO GUIDE YOU TO THE WORLD OF CHEMISTY WITH EASY MIND. TAKE HIS CLASS.

He looks anal, but he's really easy. He's a nice grader. His tests are easy if you study. There's extra credit opportunities.

His teaching style is alright but only recommended for those who have had some chemistry before taking Chem 1A because he goes fast at first. Overall knowledgable about the subject, nice and helpful if you ask for it.

As others have said, he comes across very stern on day one...don't let that fool you though he is actually a pretty good teacher. I had him for lecture only I don't know about his lab class though I'd venture to say its probably a good class too

This class is definitely not an easy A. The lectures provide most of the material of the class. I barely read the book, but then again I've never really used a textbook to its fullest extent. His midterms are decent. If you work hard, you'll earn the grade you deserve. He's best to work with in lab.

Had him for 1A and 1B. hard class but probably the best teacher ive had. Very knowledgeable, clear, answers questions, fairly easy grader-as long as you understand concept, u get credit. ppl who dropped him the 2nd day were just wussies-he's really not that mean, just sarcastic, but it's funny.

If you want a class where you will actually learn something then take Lane. Labs are fairly easy. Hard materials but it is Chemistry so do the homework and his study guides you will survive the class. He is not mean but actually very helpful if you ask. Very understanding. But if you want an A you gotta work hard.

He does not add anyone, and he does NOT let you drop either! He sounds hard at first but grows on you as the days go by. Good sense of humor, fair grader, clear and organized lectures. Do all his Study Guides if you wanna do well on exams. Getting an A is not easy but possible if you work hard for it. I wish I can take all my chem classes with him.

HE IS A GOOD TEACHER/GRADES FAIRLY/IF YOU WANT TO PASS MUST DO THE STUDY GUIDE/DO ALL HOMEWORK PROBLEMS/ATTEND ALL CLASS MEETINGS/HE HATE WHEN YOU DO NOT TRY/HARD TO ADD AND HARD TO DROP/HE WANTS YOU TO SUCCEED/GET AT LEAST A "C" IF YOU TRY/GOOD LECTURE STRUCTURE/SMART TEACHER/WILL HELP YOU OUT ON ANY QUESTION/TAKE HIM HIS THE BEST/

Midterms are mostly problem solving (must show all work). Final exam is completely multiple choice. His study guides are useful for preparing for midterms. Generous curve, C goes down to 60%.

If you are intimidated by Lane the first 1-2 weeks, know that the feeling will pass. He is good at explaining things and is very helpful if you ask him questions during office hours. Makes chem interesting and relevant. Exams are kind of long and consist of calculation and explanation type problems. I really enjoyed the class...Thanks Mr. Lane!

Don't let him scare you off in the first week. He is considerably easy-going. You just have to get used to his style. His exams are not tricky and he curves.

Mr. Lane is really funny & explains things very well. he tells you exactly what you need to know to get a good grade in the class. stay on top of the homework & reading and you'll get and A. he cracks a lot of jokes. the class is really fun & you'll learn a lot.

He's good. Gives u a good foundation for following chem classes. I hated him in the beginning but as the quarter went by I liked him more and more. First 2 midterms are ok, the 3 one is mostly conceptual, make sure you know the stuff. Would recommend. Lab quizes are difficult sometimes but review before and u should be fine. Final, multiple choice.

He is smooth, funny and interesting. This class is easy! His finals, exams and everything are all from the book and lecture. He will help you alot if you work hard. Don't drop just because "he looks hard." Not everyone in the world follows your la-la land. Take him and be grateful! :D. He is good!

Very clear, all questions he does in class r on exams. Sometimes he does book problems in class that show up exactly on exam. Take the extra credit hw problems seriously and study a lot and tests should be exam. For the lab once u get use to his style will get full credit all the time. Lab quizes is what get ppl because you need to understand labs

Mr. Lane rocks!! Do all ur hw problems and you should get an A. He also has a great sense of humor

Mr. Lane is okay. Do not expect any miracles in his class. You have to work really hard. Attend lectures, do your HW, and wok hard.

I was blessed enough to take both chem1A and chem1B with professor lane.What can I say,he is hands down the best professor I've had,and the best you CAN have. He speaks like a doctor,so he is super clear,only the material he teaches in class(practice questions) will be on the exam,and even though exams may be hard,60% is a C,74% is B etc..God bless

Lane is prolly the best gen chem teacher there, he grades easy on the labs( proided done well), exam comes from his lecture and practice problems. do the homework, there is extra credit. 1b is harder than 1a for sure. go to him for questions. his study guide is pretty much the test. if u ever leave ur book in class, lane will have picked it up

Professor Lane is a genuinely good person who cares about students. He doesn't take any crap or excuses from people who don't try. But if you come to class and legitimately do the work expected, you can do well in this class.

My number one advice: do ALL the homework, not just the ones assigned. Get as much practice as possible. He's a great lecturer and his level of preparation before every class is highly admirable, but you can't get away with only going to lecture without reading the textbook. Study at least 5 hours a week for an A!

I would recommend this professor. There's 3 midterms and 1 final and he curves a fair amount. He gives a study guide for the midterms and the first one is very similar to the test but the other two were pretty vague and not very helpful but if you do the hw it is good practice. His lecture style was alright but i mostly learned from the book.

He curves, gives a lot of partial credit and extra credit homework. I did not take him for lab, only lecture. Take him if you can self-teach. Read the textbook!!! Easy A if you have good study habits. On tests, he gives exact same problems that he does in class, so attend class and take notes.

Hope this comment help people taking this professor. He is nice enough to explain everything when u have questions to ask on his office hour. His test is pretty hard if u are beginners, otherwise it would be easy. To me, his lab was hard, but in general, I think it was pretty okay. grades very leniently

Very fair in terms of tests, as it is the homework and problems he gives during lecture. He's very good for lab, as he guarantees you don't have mess ups and is a lenient grader for lab reports. Also the study guides are usually exactly like the quizzes or tests so don't be lazy and do it. Good lecturer bc he's very knowledgable in chemistry

He is a grear person and a fantastic instructor. He is extremely fair and he will basically give you the test beforehand, his study guide is so useful. He is funny and has a lot of stories in office hours. Lenient grader. Great for DSPS students as he is very responsible and a quick grader- hands back stuff next period. Love him

My biggest tip is to read the section in the book before each lecture, since they tend to build on the knowledge in the book and apply it to the real world; engaging if you know the background, confusing if you don't. As with any other prof, talk to him during OH about topics you need. Do well on the first 3 exams and you're exempt from the final!

Give study guides for the first and third mid terms which turn out to be identical in the exam. Sometimes you will get lost during lecture, I prefer study outside of classroom and ask him question during office hour. If you did well in the mid terms, you'll be excluded for the final. I got A, C, A in my mid terms but I ended up getting an A.

I had him for both 1B and 1C and I can say that he's very fair. However, the best way to get an A is study on your own bc I found lecture boring and ask him questions if you don't understand something. Always do homework because they're usually the test questions. Very good for labs because he explains concepts well though

The lectures are mostly application based so you have to study from the book in order to understand lecture. The study guides he gives out is pretty much the test so if you read the book and do the homework you will do fine. Professor Lane is a nice guy and will excuse you from the final if you have a high A.

Homework is extra credit and optional. Lab reports are very simple. His lectures are a little weird however mostly revolves around math. As long as you put a mediocre amount of work outside of class this class should be a easy B+ to A-

He's nice and approachable. His teaching style is kinda hard to follow as first but you will get used to it. He has his certain requirements when it comes to lab works. I got a C on the first exam but then 100 on the last two exams which bring me to an A overall. Do the hw and go over all the examples in class and you will be fine. Easy B.

Professor Lane is a good professor BUT you need to have some sort of prior knowledge of the topics. Background knowledge of physics and some chemistry is really helpful. He answers questions fairly well and is honest and helpful in answering them. His homework is quite heavy, but if you spend an hour a week everything should be manageable.

He seems like a hard teacher at first because he is kind of unapproachable and blunt. The study guides are a true representation of the test. He's a fair grader and gives partial credit. He's not nit-picky on little details. If you did good in AP Chemistry, then this class will be fine.

Professor Lane's class is quite respectable. He's strict and his class is rough in the beginning, which Is probably a scare tactic, but honestly it gets better. But THIS CLASS IS HARD. You must have to work for it, but you are learning something. The tip I would give is to really try and schedule your work because it definitely adds up! Good LUCK:)

Chem 1A is a hard class, and you're going to have to work for a good grade. Mr. Lane grades things very quickly, generally the day of or after. He sometimes won't see your questions, so it's better to speak up. No study guides. What he says in lectures/labs is exactly what is on the test, pay attention. He has some humor as well.

Prof. Lane is a no-nonsense guy but is humorous and clearly cares about his students. He is very accessible outside of class and responds to emails daily. Lectures are clearly structured, homework is reasonable, and his study guides are very similar to real exams. His class is not a free A, but he grades fairly and your efforts will be rewarded.

It was one of the most difficult classes in De Anza. It was not until I took this class for the second time that I could get A. He places enormous weight on the test. He allows individual convenience, but it is relentless for late tasks.If you spend most of the week on chemistry and study extra outside, you'll barely get an A.

I only had him for lab (and Leclerc for lecture)! Lab quizzes - pay attention to what he says during lab, know how to do the calculations. Lab reports - the discussion section is important! Do not write something u are unsure about, if u r wrong a point will be deducted. Keep up w ur lab notebook! Was pretty good at explaining concepts if you ask.

Only had Prof Lane for my lab. His course is do-able as long as you commit to a decent amount of studying outside of class. Pay attention during his pre-lab lectures as he'll often drop hints as to what key ideas you should include in your report and anticipate on the quizzes. Responds to emails quickly and is more than willing to help if you ask!

He's a good teacher overall! All his lecture exams have study guides, which exactly like the exam, so if you study those. There are 2/3 labpop quizzes, so make sure to read before class! The first three lab reports are given in person and are graded fairly, then the rest are digital; the discussion is the most important part, procedure format, et

Ngl his class is hard but he gives curves for midterms so our average was around 70%. His final was pretty hard but he ended up curving a lot. I was expecting a B+ or A- but surprisingly got an A. His level of humor and sarcasm is unmatched. Take him he's funny lol. As long as you study you should be fine :)

Goat, his lectures are whatever, but just read the textbook and go over the study guide for the exams. Do all the homework majority of exams are practice problems. Labs are fairly easy but there are prelab pop quizzes so go over the lab before, and write a lot in the discussion portion for a good lab grade.

Not sure why his rating are super low. A few classmates have 90's. Chem 1B requires you to spend time outside of class for you to understand the material. However long it'll take you to understand the homework, varies from person to person. Go to lecture, and review what is written on the board. Textbook teaches you the problems.

Solid professor, Chem1B isn't meant to be easy so expect to put in time out of class studying and really getting to understand the problems. Lectures are very important, even though he is kind of a bad lecturer he still does a good job of outlining everything you need to know. Study guides are 1:1 with exams so use them well.