Great teacher!He's very friendly and enthusiastic about his subject. "Bucket bucket what's in the bucket," "peanut gallery" and the jeopardy tune are some of the funny things you'll always remember from his class. Highly recommended!

Been a few years since I took him but he was a great instructor. Makes you want to learn, enthusiastic about the material (even though it can be pretty dry). Study your stuff though, he has zero tolerance for non serious students though.

took the guy last year...not a course to take just for fun but if you're serious then he is one of the best you'll have! the guy knows his stuff and is alway willing to help too. we need more teachers like him! he deserves a raise

Mr. Reese is the man. Seriously, I know a lot of people that have said that they weren't that interested in Chemistry at all until they took this class. Be warned though, it is not for the faint of heart. Be prepared for the work and it'll go by that much better.

An excellent teacher aswell as enterataining. But take this class very seriously. It isnt easy, do your homework which he emphasis alot. Recommend class to take only if you need it and you put forth the effort.

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THe best teacher i've ever had. He's the reason i'm now majoring in chemistry

THE gretaest smart ass on earth. super cool prof with overloaded subject knowlege to which he can grill you with. the best sicence teacher ever had; shares a general concern for the education of his students

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very entertaining. it is hard work though. you definitely will learn a lot.

Great Professor :)

Very brilliant and demanding professor. Expects you to put in as much work as he does to be successful. Lots of material but is always available for help. Teaches from a good textbook. Exam style forces mastery of material to earn an A. Very helpful, very respectful, and easy to count on for a good laugh.

Very helpful teacher. Lots of homework and reading, but worth it. Some of the materials covered are a little bit hard to grasp on. Labs are pretty easy, if you read it before hand. He knows his subject very well. I admire his passion for chemistry.

IMHO he is the coolest prof in chems, very knowledgeable and very dedicated he has got to have been one of the top teachers ihave ever had

great teacher! teaches just like a real college-level course. really understands the material. his lab reports aren't that bad. exams are very hard. always at his office to help students

the class isn't easy, but that should be expected. he makes up for it with his witty humor.

You have to put some effort to get a good grade in this class, but at least you learn. His exams are pretty generous. Teacher is very fair and understanding. Follow his advice and what he says. Ask him about kulolides.

One of my very favorite teachers so far. He's extremely entertaining loves his subject. If you want a good grade in this class you'd better read all the chapters do all the homework and study. And after you've done that, read all the chapters, do all the homework and study some more.

Passion for Chemistry! One of the toughest professors on campus, not reccomended for the LCC baby! Exams/Pop Quizzes extremely difficult, so STUDY STUDY STUDY! I recommend you take the class with a bunch of friends, so you can help eachother out and STUDY together! ZERO tolerance to slackers/babies!

This teacher loves what he does and makes sure you get interested in learning about chemistry! Just do the questions assigned in the book, quizzes and show up for class because you do the first few labs in class then you do 8 labs at home. Don't get on his badside, you don't want him to be picking on you in class...lol

Reese is easily the greatest teacher at LCC

Mr. Reese deserves the best professor in LCC. He's very knowledgeable and humorous. A lot of work to do in his class but its worthwhile. If you can do well in his class, im sure you will never be afraid of any science class in the future. Just follow what he says you will be better off.

This professor knows his material. A must to read the textbook and do the questions. Can be helpful but he makes you think. I really enjoyed his class but it kicked my butt!!

Reese is a great professor who has a passion to teach and get you to learn. Those who think he's not, oh boy, you should take some of the chem profs at Manoa -- HORRIBLE. Most lcc peeps just not used to his higher academic standards style; you actually need to do homework and understand it. If you don't then you need to ASK for help or you fail.

great teacher. He's the reason i went into chemistry

I took 161 and 162 from him. My suggestion is if you really wanna learn chemistry, CHOOSE HIM! He's the BEST, and he also teaches the great skill of learning.however, his exams are hard and you may hard to get an A but not hard to pass the class with a C.

His class is a little bit hard but he was one of the best professors I had in my life. Now I work as an Engineer but I could not be here without his class.

His class is not hard, although his tests are challenging. You are expected to be able to put what he teaches into practice. If you do the assignments and labs with a little bit of attentiveness, it really helps your grade. You do have to read the book and do the homework. I think many students find him abrasive and intimidating, truly he is not.

His lectures are like cafine in the morning. Idk how he does it! He uses a lot of visioual aids! He also treats u like a real colleg student! So get your act together.

Sarcastic and egotistical but you learn a lot. What you learn in his class will really help you in the long run. Looking for an easy A? Take chem from another teacher. You actually have to do the work in the text to comprehend what's going on in class. Attend class, take notes, and ask for help.

this is the best teacher i ever had. i've never come across anyone so passionate about what they do. this man will prepare you for the real world. his curriculum is challenging, but if you take good notes and READ the book, you'll do fine. just a word of advice for prospective students, there is ALWAYS water in the bucket. haha.

The first real professor i have had in college. This is a tough class that requires a lot of study time. In fact, the professor expected that in us. Reese is tough as nails in grading, hilarious in classroom discussion, and available and helpful to a tee. If he sees you work hard, he might bump up your grade a bit.

Reese does his job very well. Yeah... he's the best at what he does. This guy TEACHES chemistry. Doing the work in the book is a must, and the more you do the higher your grade will be. Hilarious! When your lost, just read the book... he's not making this stuff up.

do it yourself kind of teacher

If u like learning take Reese. I'll never forget sig figs again.

He's a wonderful teacher. I remember everything he taught me. He has a knack for relating chemistry to the world. If learning is your priority, Reese is the man. Too bad he doesn't teach Ochem.

teacher is raeally raeally hard. teacher plays favorites. he gave me and many of my hardworking girlfriends a i/d but gave the least hardworking student in the class a b. he is funny though

I took his class way long time ago. It was around 1994, and he was just starting out as a professor at Leeward. The book used was good, but his tests were a bit tricky, and that made it hard. Also, you will learn general chemistry like never before. I took 162 at UHM, and it was SO easy in comparison. I got 100% on every exam in 162.

professor is super cool. he makes it a point to get to know his students both on campus and off campus. he is really caring to his students. even though i got a bad grade in his class he felt bad and after the semester was over changed my bad grade to a good one. dont let the other reviews fool you as he has a soft spot for his students

There's a lot of homework to do. In order to pass his tests and exams you gotta do the book work and disc assignments. Reese is an excellent teacher. Always willing to help. He encourages team work and students helping students, but if you're all stuck he'll give answers. No need go to class, but you really should.

This is the best teacher you will ever have at LCC. If you're planning on taking chemistry, take this professor. He's tough, but you will learn the material without a doubt. Lots of homework, and hard exams, but his curve is far more than reasonable. If you attend class regularly, exams won't be a problem for you.

The BEST Chemistry professor you can have in the UH system. His lectures are clear and he is always asks the class if they understand the material or not. Easy to talk to and tries to help you learn on your own. Exams are hard and there is a lot of HW but you will do great if you jus do it and read the book. He tried to pop a waterballoon on me.

During this course, Assistant Professor Reese built a chemistry foundation with very little to start with. Though he oversimplified things a lot, his method of instruction during his lecture hour and his discussion during his extensive office hours worked to yield a good understanding of the different types of matter and their molecular trends.

Building upon the foundation he created in CHEM 161B, Assistant Professor Reese worked extensively to foster a vivid basic understanding of intermolecular forces and their influence on the different states of matter; reaction mechanisms and their influence on kinetics; basic reaction thermodynamics; and electrochemistry involving Lewis acids/bases.

He's a good teacher, and he covers the topic well, gives lots of good anecdotes, etc. My only problem with the guy is he didn't grade our labs until after the semester ended, and gave me an incomplete (without telling me) because he didn't like the way I did a lab, and made me come in a week after the semester was over to fix them.

Reese is a Great teacher. He puts all his time into his chemistry class and gives good examples. it's not a easy class, but you do learn a lot. for the people who don't really study for their classes you shouldn't take this class. it's a lot of hw and studying, but your willing to put time and effort you'll get a good grade.

Anyone who complains that this class is hard should realize that they're severely mistaken. This class is very easy and Reese makes it easier. Most of the complainers in my class did not seem like they had a good high school education. Reese only covers like 60% of the book. Wanna learn real Chemistry? Don't take this class anywhere in Hawaii.

I'm cracking up at all the people who think Reese wanted students to fail. I took 161 & 162 from him and figured out that if you work hard, he respects you. If you slack off and don't do the work, yea, he comes across as arrogant. But he was always, -always-, willing to help me with any problems I had!

Fun Professor, but his class requires that you study and read the material. He wants labs done a certain way, so in order for you to get a high grade on them, you would have to ask him for help and probably stick around in the Chem Lab area. Always willing to help, but class takes up alot of your time. Grading curve is really big on exams.

I took Reese's class back in 1994, I think, when he was a new professor at Leeward. He is a hard professor, and I learned a lot. Prior to exam three, I was getting a B average in the course. I stood up 3 nights in a row studying for exam 3 because I was really behind. I aced it and aced the final. Got the highest score in the class.

Reese is a great professor. If you think 161 is hard, wait until you get to 162B. 162B is way harder. The first Exam we had was extremely hard and very tedious. The hour and 15 min time given to take the exam is just not enough to finish up. majority of the class didnt finish the exam. other than hard exams, he's great and fun

I took Reese's class for Chem 161 and currently 162. This class is no joke. It's definitely not easy. He'll definitely help students who want the help. Teaches you not only Chem, but how to develop good study habits and prepares you for University level classes. Overall great teacher! You just need to put in the work. Oh our 2nd exam was harder!

This guy is awesome in helpfulness and clarity, but he is tough and plays hard. He pushes students to the limit and unleash their full potential of what students need to do to pass his course. Wow, Chemistry to the max with this guy.

best class for chem, but you need to do the work.

VERY FUN AND GREAT INSTRUCTOR, HELPFUL AND VERY KNOWLEDGABLE OF TOPICS. ALWAYS WILLING TO ANSWER QUESTION BUT EMPHASIZE STRONGLY ON STUDYING AND DOING HW WHICH WILL STRONGLY HELP YOU. RECOMMEND YOU KEEP UP WITH THE WORK OR YOU WILL FALL BEHIND.

He's great, starts the class with a blank chalkboard and covers it with visual aids throughout the class, in easy to follow steps. Quirky and fun, a little mischievous, but a great teacher if you want to learn the material and receive help outside of class.

Not an easy topic, but the enthusiastic and helpful prof. knows how to make it fun, and interesting. Definitely take his class if you have the chance, just do the HW and go to the lectures you wont regret it.

Despite what others say, Professor Reese is probably the best instructor i have ever had. His class is hard, but you are guaranteed to learn the most. I would recommend to only those who want to do their best.

Not an easy class. Recommend you do ALL assigned work/readings: everything aligns towards your success. Fantastic lectures; fun labs. Inspirational commitment to students & the community. Extremely knowledgeable, caring, & hard-working. Good Prof. & person, with an infectious smile & great sense of humor. An invaluable experience.

Pretty good experience overall. Took this class a year back.

The best professor I have EVER HAD! He really knows what he is talking about. He initially seemed condescending, but I was wrong. He really cares about each student! He just doesn't want everyone to know it. I learned so much from him! The work is hard, but if you study all the time, try your best and utilize the chem tuitors,you will succeed.

No joke. Chem161 is hard no matter who you take it from at LCC.However,Reese is one of those professors that everyone should take as part of their college experience.Real down to earth +cares about his students.He will challenge you to the max.I promise if you take Reese,you'll be prepared for any course/challenge anywhere.I highly recommend Reese.

He is an amazing professor. He makes chemistry so interesting. However, you'd have to work really hard since his quizzes and exams are either tricky or hard.

I have seen well over 50 professors during all my years in college. Professor Reese is easily among the top 3 best teachers I have ever had. I wish that there were more teachers like him in the world.

Extremely knowledgable! Excellent teacher. Tests are pretty hard but if you have a strong grasp on the material, the tests are possible. I highly recommend going to the tutor and spending time in their center for students.

Professor Reese is one of the best Professors I've ever had and got me interested in a subject I didn't think much of before class. Tests and quizzes are challenging in a good way. Make use of the free tutoring and study room. It's a good place to hang out between classes and get work done. Highly recommend if you want to learn.

The best professor Ive had, and i have had many. Chemistry is a difficult subject and he makes you understand the topics, rather than just dry memorizing them. He is incredibly funny and engaging. He reminds me of how physicist Richard Feynman would have taught.

Professor Reese is a professor who, unlike many other very smart professors, has actually mastered the art of teaching. His lectures are well rehearsed performances designed to engage the students and stimulate thought. Chem is difficult by nature and he demands work to pass. Not an easy A, but if you actually want to learn something take his class

Great lecturer! Terrible examiner. The exams are beyond hard. He does give you hints on what will be on the exam however, the content for Chemistry must not be taken lightly. It's a requirement to do the homework or else you won't pass. He constantly will tell you to do the homework if you want to pass his exams.

He's a great guy and very sarcastic. And he really cares about his students and wants them to succeed. However, the exams are killer but if you do the homework and take notes during his lectures you'll pass. You will definitely learn something in this class.

Professor Reese gives tests that initially seem difficult at first, but they really make you think and rack your brain, and you learn a lot from his tests. His tests not only test you, but you learn from them. He is that good. Plus he always grades on a curve, so if you know your stuff, you should do well.

This is a VERY hard class no matter where you take it. Reese is soooo good at explaining things, and he cares. He is always around the chem study room to help. Yes he's a tough grader, but chem profs are. You WILL need to read the book. Put in the work and do the sample problems in the book, they usually help with homework step by step.

Puts lots of effort into effectively teaching the details while not losing sight of the big picture or the classes attention. Always done beautifully. Keeps high standards because he believes you are capable. Don't know any other prof willing to go through the trouble he goes through for the sake of his students. Must study relentlessly for an A.

Take pictures of the board, audio record the lectures to refer back to. Pay close attn. A lot is covered in class. Read ahead. Sit by someone who wants to do well. Answer questions even when unsure. Helps you learn. When you get stuck work with tutor. Focus on weaknesses. Youtube for memorization tricks. Practice, practice, and practice some more.

Loved it so much I changed majors!! He can be mean and he knows it but I would still take Reese again because the lectures are super engaging. He wants you to participate (but sometimes his sass can feel discouraging). He goes over a LOT in lecture. Can get away without reading everything, but really recommend reading and studying outside of class.

HARDEST CLASS I HAVE EVER TAKEN IN MY LIFE. I was doing well in the beginning of the semester until mid semester came, I just got lost with all the materials that was covered. I tried catching up and reading the book, watched videos, and studied the notes extensively and still didn't understand the materials. His exams are difficult!

If you want to a professor who truly knows what he's talking about and is willing to work with you, take Reese! Take advantage of the tutoring service in the Chem work room especially since Reese is always in there willing to help. Reese is hilarious and makes his lectures interesting. Don't slack because it'll be super hard to catch up!

Oh man, Reeses class is a tough one. It takes more effort than average to do well. The material is either you get it if you dont so thats where the lower rating come from, honestly. If you want to learn real basic chemistry with truly intriguing lectures, Reeses class is a must take. You have to work hard if you want that A.

His lectures are very interesting and captivating and while his lectures are great, he does expect you to open up the textbook. Prepare to learn A LOT and putting time in to do the homework.

Professor Reese is a great professor, he cares for your success and will help you. But you'll need to ask questions or go into the chem workroom for that help. If you pay attention in lecture and follow along in the homework than it will be an easy class for you.

Overall this class is very intense. Need to open the textbook and learn some things on your own. would definitely recommend going into the work room if yoy dont understand. Topics and concepts will keep piling on. theres always chem teachers and tutors to help! use it!!!

Professor Reese is a good guy, but a very tough grader. I struggled in his class because of his teaching style. He takes a more hands off approach (as in, he asks you questions until you figure out the answer- or give up), and it's not for everyone. I did learn a lot of valuable information, but would probably not take a class from him again.

Dont take him if you're lazy. Hardest class i've taken but he's a great lecturer. he'll push you bc he wants you to learn. take it if you want a truly great professor but half my class didn't pass, so expect to WORK. at least he curves! GO TO THE WORKROOM. he'll take off points for the SMALLEST things but you can avoid that by going to the workroom

Detailed and well thought out lectures explained both Chem concepts and how to use them. Clearly puts in a lot of effort before class starts. Available most days in the Chem Workroom for extra help. Very intense workload! Pay attention to the lectures, learn from your homework, and recognize when you should be spending time in the chem workroom.

Professor Reese is hands down the best professor. He genuinely cares about you and your education. You need to put in the work to do well or at least pass. Attendance isn't mandatory, but you really need to attend all lectures to know what's going on. GO TO THE CHEM WORKROOM! Professor Reese, other professors, and tutors are always there to help.

Reese is an excellent professor, and he does not coddle students (which is good!) It is imperative that you are able to commit a decent amount of time to try to understand the content (and do the required work). He illustrates the lectures on board, which are understandable most of the time, and shows much zeal about the subject. ALWAYS ask QNs!!!!

This class is no joke. You need to take responsibility for your own success. Show up to class, put in maximum effort, attend lectures, and meet up with classmates for extra study sessions. If you're not prepared to take this class seriously, don't enroll. You will walk away with a sour taste. I put in 10-15 hours a week outside of class to get my A

His Class is clearly meant to make you think critically. He wants you to learn and understands what he teaches and is willing to help. He does want to see people pass. This semester has been challenging for him and his students as he had to coordinate during the Covid-19 mid semester. This professor will take your study habits to another level.

Yes, his class is tough he even admits it a couple of times during the semester but it really does show you whether or not you'll be ready for the classes ahead. Also if you really want to learn the material he's your best bet when it comes to mastering it.

INTENSE. He's an intense guy but not in an intimidating way. He knows his stuff and keeps his lectures entertaining and participatory without singling people out. Do not miss class , and don't hesitate to ask questions. Homework is graded and necessary to know what's on the test exactly. Great professor to get your foundational chemistry with.

Please take Spring 2020 reviews with a grain of salt, he's an older professor & switching to online *midsemester* was probably really hard for him. I had him in fall of 2019 and he was by far the best professor I've ever had. He had the greatest boardwork, incredibly funny & engaging. Will always help you if you have questions, great guy 10/10

Professor Reese is well intentioned and wants to see his students succeed. It is a hard class, theres a lot of homework, lecture videos, and its exam/ quiz heavy. It will not be easy, dont expect to pass if you do not put in the effort. Tips: Read the textbook, do the homework, put in extra effort into studying the material, dont cheat.

He does not coddle students, but he is a lot more patient than these other reviews make him out to be. Lecture time is FOR ASKING QUESTIONS. You have to be engaging and actively listening, not just screenshotting (sometimes he will only partially draw out an example and verbally explain). If you want an A, put in effort and manage ur time.

Class isn't mandatory but if you aren't going to show up, make sure to check for a quiz around the class end time. He posts lectures that clarify the textbook, so read the textbook, watch the lectures, do the homework, ask questions in class. This isn't a class where you put your pride first. Put your learning over your pride and be respectful.

If you want a good, challenging, funny and fair professor, this is your guy! These other reviewers who gave him a low score just don't know what college is about and forget that you need to apply yourself too. This guy will guide you in the right direction if you're willing to work with him. Just be open to the experience, it's worth it.

Participation is truly the key to doing well, ESPECIALLY if you are struggling. I found this class to be extremely rewarding under the conditions that you pace yourself with the lectures and do the homework before class. I learned so much from this class and his video lectures are great. Ask questions and try to learn for yourself, not the grade.

CHANGED BEHAVIOR IS THE KEY TO PASS THIS CLASS. A Professor that wants you to truly understand the basics and foundations of chemistry. It may feel like you don't get it, but ASK QUESTIONS! If push comes to shove, irritate this professor by showing up in his office hours. DON'T GIVE UP.

Professor Reese's humor made this class enjoyable, and his tough love separated the strong from the weak. Do NOT take this class along with 3 other classes AND work full time like I did. Total death trap. Not saying its unachievable, just know how to distribute your time accordingly. Put your big girl/boy pants on and you'll be fine. Thnx Professor

I learned a lot from his chemistry class. He is casual but funny and dedicated. It can be a tough subject, but he paces it slowly. And if you couldn't catch up, he doesn't hesitate giving you support! Yes there was a lot of homework but it was very helpful. And he had the tutoring zoom session every week so students could just pop in and get help.

Read the lab before class, participate and ask questions. Have him look over labs on zoom. Don't make the same mistakes all semester. Understand sig figs early on. Compare labs with other people. Appreciates a good pdf.. doesn't like unnecessary arrows. Random quizzes, so just attend the lab.

First week or so felt like trial by fire. Learning from mistakes and improving are important. Participate in class, ask questions, join zoom office hours, and connect with peers. It may seem like everyone is failing and that all hope is lost, but it'll all work out in the end. Don't run out of steam at the end of the semester!

Professor Reese is a great professor if you are serious about being a student. You will learn how to learn in his class. It isn't an easy class but you'll find that other classes are much more manageable when you take his class. There needs to be a Professor Reese in every student's academic journey. He's always available in the zoom room to help.

One of the easiest classes I've ever taken. No need to read the book, just show up for class and you'll probably get an A. There are quizzes but he lets you chatgpt it all so its chill. All online too so you don't even have to drive. So long as you do the homework youll probably get full credit so don't sweat it.

Professor Reese is an excellent professor who cares about his students. His lectures are easy to follow, and he answers students' questions starting from the basics. Do the homework the night before it's due. Come to class with questions about the homework. Don't take anything personally, attend his office hours, and learn from your mistakes.

I took this class during summer and that reflects my grade but I would definitely retake his class. His grading criteria is strict and it was just careless errors. The most amazing was the tutoring sessions that was available. It was amazing and each session was around 2-3 hours and he, along with a tutor would just help with any problems we had.

Genuinely cares about helping you understand. Yes, he's a “tough grader,” but just follow directions, label units, check sig figs, and go to his nightly Zoom room to ask questions and go over your work. Chat with other students to compare and stay on top of labs. Accelerated course is manageable but expect to spend 15–20 hrs/week on homework.

He makes bad students good and good students better. Idk about the trauma dumping someone mentioned earlier. 95% of what he talks about is chemistry, the other 5% is just to lighten the mood and connect with the student. He's particular about work presentation, but just be mindful of reading his feedback. Go to office hours. Good professor for STEM

He comes off as intimidating, but he's very passionate about guiding students and I learned a ton. The labs are confusing at first, but he hosts Zoom tutoring sessions several days a week and they are massively helpful. His lectures are great- very well-explained. VERY difficult if you don't actively go to class and work with other students.

Dr. Reese cares students and spends a lot of his time to give us good feedback on assignments and during night zoom rooms. He is available almost everyday in the zoom without making an appointment. Tough on grading but as long as you read his feedback on the previous assignment and show up to ask questions you have you will be fine.

In general, great professor. He will make sure you know what you're doing. Took me a while to get used to his teaching style, expected us to get used to his teaching style right off the bat. Marks off a whole point for a little mistake. The content itself wasn't that hard, its only hard because of how specific he wanted the work to be done.

Summer lab/lecture, pace was brutal (my fault). Was spooked by reviews but glad I chose him. "Reverse classroom" style teaching: lecture = unofficial office hours (attend the actual ones too!). Particular about presentation of math. MUST do HW and then some to succeed. Not a breeze, but 1,000% worth it if you're willing to work for growth.