She made a hard course as easy as she could. I would take the course with her again with out a second thgought. Funny... pleasant

she makes the text pertainent to your life. i liked her a lot.

I've had this professor twice and I really like her. Although we cover material at a pretty fast clip in lecture, she bends over backward in discussion and office hours to make sure you understand things. She'll give you as much time as you need. Very accessible and easy to talk to. Nice lady.

Dr. Satyamurti is a wonderful professor and a very nice woman. This class moves fast, which I think is more the doing of the powers that be than this professor. She really works hard and invests a lot of time to make sure you get it. Even if you have never taken chem before: She will get you through, as long as you invest the time. I recomend her.

This class moves fast so you need to keep up. This professor will do what it takes to get you through if you invest the time and effort. She is smart, kind and wants you to learn the material.

A wonderful woman. Funny and loves what she does. REALLY WANTS TO HELP. Bad: reads verbatim from lecture notes, w/o explaining a lot. RUSHES through material, and we are left scratching our heads. A lot of typos and mistakes in the notes (which served as our text for the 1st half of the semester). Needs to come to class as prepared as I do...

She made a class I dreaded taking into one of the most interesting (and amusing)classes ever.There definitely was a lot of matierial but if you go to class and attend the discussions where she will take as much time as you need to explain anything you do not understand you will pass.She also offers extra credit and the lab is easy.

Excellent, very good, helpful. I strongly recommend this professor.

She's not bad. All of her presentations are on her website if you miss a class. She drops the lowest test grade.

Great class

She knows what she is talking about and the slides she presents are helpful, but I found reading the book was the best way to do well. Exams are not too hard, not much homework assigned. Easy-ish grader.

Overall a very nice lady. She knows Chemistry well and if you need help, she is always available. She wants you to do well, and if you put in the necessary work, getting an A is not all that hard. Do well on all exams and you are exempt from the final.

Work hard grab a tutor and expand your mind to new ideas and guess what you will get an A in her class all you need is about 2 - 3 hrs of diligent study everyday to get by pretty good

I just love her. Occasionally flighty and lost-in-translation (english 2nd language) but really does know what she's talking about and is always willing to help. The book is helpful: read it, attend class, do the homework and you should be fine. The tests are basic and never tricky, just know the material. As a bonus, she's hilarious.

She is a great teacher. Chemistry is difficult to make interesting sometimes, but she comes to class full of energy and makes us want to learn. Satyamurti jokes around alot, she keeps me awake haha. I love how she posts all the lecture slides, notes, homework, extra problems and review sheets. her tests are fair and she scales everything its sick

When I took her class over a year ago, a lot of us had a hard time with her. She is very very willing to work with students on a one-on-one basis, however, and for that I was thankful. I often felt exasperated in her classes though, because of her disorganization or inconsistency. A very nice person, though.

she helps every student one on one

she's the best

I think the biggest problem with this professor is that she does not seem to approve of or support students who have jobs and responsibilities outside of class. If you fall behind, you're kind of screwed. She is very nice and does try very hard to make sure everyone understands, though.

She is a great teacher and available to students. She is very clear about what is on the exams, if you can do the homework (and actually do the homework) you will pass with ease. Some one mentioned she doesn't support working students, and that is bs. You need to attend class to do well, if you can't you shouldn't be wasting your $ with school.

Satyamurti is by far the best College Professor I've come across. The material is a lot, but she will take her time to make sure you understand. Many were afraid to approach her, but when you do, you find out she is extremely nice/helpful. Make sure she knows who you are! OWL and Study groups help your grade tremendously. Will take 116 with her

She is a terrific teacher, knows her subject and is a capable and caring lecturer. She has a sense of humor & tries to help everyone to succeed and to grasp the concepts concretely. A lot of homework assigned & has many sample questions to work on so that her tests and exams are not really a surprise if you have been working diligently.

She is kind of a hard teacher. As long as you read the book and pay attention to her lectures you should get an A. All her test questions come from the multiple choice online on her website. She really does want to help you in chemistry. I recommend that you go to the FSG and pay attention in the discussion class.

Do the homework she assigns online, and also read the chapter. The test questions come from the book, sometimes verbatim. I'm guessing the people complaining didn't do the homework. Seriously. Do all of the homework she assigns for each chapter. I did that, and I averaged damn near a 100 on every test. I had never taken chemistry previous to this.

I too this class this semester and I had no problems understanding the subject or the accent. I in fact loved the class. I am not saying the subject is easy. You have to study very regularly or you will not do well. Overall a good class and I enjoyed it.

The class is huge. You have to stay with the lecture, and got the help every time I asked for it. I had no problem with the accent, very understandable. There is a lot of extra credit and you must do it. I liked the class a lot.

extremely helpful professor. made a class before the lecture for 2 hours the last half of thre smeester to review and go over trouble areas. also keeps the boring subject light with occasional jokes. her negative reviews must be from immature kids not wanting to take this class. strongly reccommended

I loved the class

I only had her for lab, but she was very helpful and clear. She truly does care about her students and wants them to succeed. I only know this because I overheard her talking to a student who was dealing with some personal issues. What she was saying to him was extremely nice. It's good to know some teachers really do look out for their students.

Good teacher, very dedicated. FSG helps alot. Test are directly taking from mult. choice practice on website. OWLS are useful. Shes a sweetheart. Make sure she knows who you are!!

Professor Satyamurti is a wonderful teacher. She has an excellent sense of humor and is a skilled lecturer. However, she really invests in you, if you show her you're dedicated. After getting an F on an exam I asked for her help, and she worked one-on-one with me (in a class of 300) every day until I understood everything! I got an A in the class.

Do not listen to other students, she is a great professor. If you do the practice problems you basically have all the information for the tests! I know, 100+ questions listed for each chapter, not mandatory... But you will see them on the test. It is all I used to study and got an A!

I've had both Satyamurti and Sevian for intro to chem, and even though I prefer Sevian, Dr. Satyamurti is a wonderful teacher. She has a great sense of humor and makes lecture interesting. I never thought I would be able to succeed in a science class after struggling so much in high school until I had her for a teacher.

I do not know how you could get anything below an A in this class if you do the assigned work. Professor Satyamurti is funny, approachable, understanding, and makes Chemistry as easy and interesting as anyone possibly can. Dare I say, I even started to enjoy coming to class. DO ALL PRACTICE PROBLEMS and the it will be a breeze.

She is a really good profesor if you print the slides and take notes you understad everything. she has old exams questions post in her web site which are really helpsfull. if you do the practice exams and some homework problems you are done

AMAZING

She is a good professor who cares about her students. Offers extra credit and drops lowest exam. Definately take chem with her she is the best! Exams are not tough if you study hard. Go to SI and do the owl and go to class and discussion and you will get 17 points just for that.

Satymurti was an amazing prof. I needed chemistry since I am doing pre-med, & after my horrendous experience in high school, I was very nervous about it. Within the first week, I came home & was bragging about what a great teacher she is. She knows how to control her class & how to teach extremely well. I absolutely love her as a person & a teacher

Make sure you have the textbook and that you go over things you don't understand during lecture. She isn't a bad teacher she just wants her students to actually put a little effort. She likes charming students so try to get to know her.

Chem is hard. This is a hard course. She could be a little more helpful, and I feel like the tests were too hard. A lot of opportunities to get extra credit though. If you do the online homework (it's a pain in the butt) you get +3 to your final. If you go to all the extra sessions thats another +5. Then she scales everything 5 points. Drops a test

I had to take this class for my degree audit. Chem 117 (lab) portion was a breeze, lecture not so much. In the lecture hall setting, she speaks very quickly and flies through the material on her slide show. Her accent is a bit strong so it'll take some getting used to to understand her. in discussion, she was a HUGE help, she's definitely better.

Very difficult class. She is awsome if you put in 100% effort. Chemistry is hard, and she teaches to a high level. Studying and time investment is a must. There is a high degree of difficulty in her course, but she is willing to help. Having a good understanding of algebra/pre-calc will help you. I earned an A- it required 20+ hours a week...

Mridula is honestly one of my favorite professors at UMB. Either attend class or READ textbook and UNDERSTAND the Concepts. Chem115-4 tests and drops one, chem116, 3 tests and drops none, so attempt to do well on all. DEFINITELY make use of all the extra credit options available and practice questions online. DO OWL!!!and start early.

Satyamurti is a good professor. The key is to do all of the questions in the textbook, and you'll be fine. Don't just rely on lecture slides--most of your success in the class is based on the work that you put into it outside of class. She really does want the students to learn.

she is a great chem116 professor. She explains everything very well, and she has an excellent knowledge of the material. I took the class in the summer and I have learnt so much from her class and would definitely take her if she is teaching biochemistry.

I love Dr. Satyamurti! For CHEM 115, there are 4 tests and she drops 1. She loves to tell stories about her life that often tend to be hilarious -- she is a great lecturer and definitely knows what she is talking about. Clearly passionate about chemistry and is always willing to help. Answers all questions happily. Do your work and put effort in!

She a great teacher. Make sure you attend SI if you want to pass. Do lots of practice problems.

OK, she could improve in a few ways. Tends to talk at us more than teach, and I wish she spent more time in class doing the problems with multiple examples. I had a leg up having taken a chem for health professions the previous semester but I essentially taught myself. Plenty of extra credit opportunity and the grading scale is awesome.

Overall, Dr. Satyamurti was a pretty good professor. She does her best to explain the topics and is always open to answering questions. However, she tends to go off on tangents and isn't afraid to call out students during lecture. As long as you pay attention, do the homework, ask questions, and study, you will pass.

She was good -- she tends to speed through lectures and not give much detail, but do the book problems and multiple choice on her website and you will be good for the exams. She is hilarious. Go to extra instruction, I go to Ryan and got an A, he is good. Also have attended sessions from Chris, he is good too.

She may not be the best chem professor, but she is the best chem professor at Umass. He are my tips to do well in class. 1) Homework is optional so DO IT 2) Go to class because attendance counts and throws in some extra credit problems 3) The most important, she has practice problems that are VERY similar to her exams. Do all these you will be fine

She's hard, but fair. She tells you exactly what is going to be on the test and what you're given. Go to her supplemental instruction sessions and make sure you understand what you're doing that will usually be all you need to pass with flying colors. She is intimidating and has a strong personality but always consult the book before going to her.

Mridula is by far one of the best professors I have ever had. She explains the material in a way that is conducive to all learning styles. She's brilliant, readily answers questionsgenuinely wants you to conceptualize fundamentals of chemistry. Moreover, she is incredibly kind, understanding, respectful, animated, accessible. Her story is amazing.

Chemistry is a tough subject, but she really wants you to succeed. ATTEND SI SESSIONS, they are EXTREMELY helpful (highly recommend Chris! savior of my chem grade tbh). Tests are 95% multiple choice and the final is all multiple choice. Chemistry has always been very hard for me, but I find this class very manageable. She's also hilarious.

Scales her grading and gives extra credit if you attend SI and do Owl.

She does her best in teaching a 400 person auditorium. This is a more study on your own type class and going to SI can really help in understanding the subject. She teaches you the premise but you then need to go home reread the slides and do some practice from the website. If you enjoy big classes this class is for you.

If you get behind in the class you're failing, period. Stay on top of your work and start OWL at the BEGINING of the semester- just do a couple questions a day. Also, go to SI and the discussions because they add up to a whole letter grade in extra credit at the end of semester.

She is the GOATTTTT bruh bruh. Shorty will make u wanna come to class everyday. Like wow i never expected to like chemistry so much like i love studying for tests till 2 am nd still failing. DONT EVEN GET ME STARTED ON having my edges snatched by every test. At the end of the day i passed but sadly i am now bald.

Best professor at UMB

Great

Test Heavy, need lots of practice on the homework to ace the course. About 85-90% or the exams are multiple choices.

VERY tough professor, but chemistry is NOT easy. If you are the type of person that doesn't like to read or likes to skip class, you might as well find another professor. I personally like this professor but her class isn't for everyone. My suggestion, READ the textbook and go to the SI sessions as well as start the OWL problems early.

Professor Satyamurti gives plenty of extra credit. However, the class is one where you have to put a lot of work in to get an A, and misunderstanding one concept can punish you for the rest of the semester.

1. Read the textbook (you can download it online for free) 2. Make a summary sheet of key concepts 3. Do the practice problems listed on her website - they show up on exams 4. Go to SI & do as much OWL as possible. It adds 6+ to your final grade, and an 85 is an A- If you can commit to the work then you will be fine. This is a weed-out course.

I like this professor and the way she explains everything during the class. She makes everything easy to you and when the tests come up, you won't have difficulties during studying or preparing for the test. She communicates so clearly with the students and she is funny too or at least she tries to make her classes exciting. I respect her as a prof

This class is tough, but fair. Attend lectures, do the homework, and attend SI then you should have no problem with it. The supplemental instruction (SI) sessions are extremely helpful for understanding the material and for preparing for tests. Professor Satyamurti also gives a generous amount of extra credit which helps boost your final grade.

I took Prof. Satyamurti's Chem 115 and 116 courses, and she is a very fair grader. Lets you drop the lowest exam grade for 115 gives around 8-9% extra credit for 115 and 116. SI sessions are super helpful and reading the textbook is a must to get an A. Never gives questions that aren't from the book or her site and always answered my emails on time

Exams are 70% your grade in this class, but with all of her practice problems and resources, she was one of the best professors I have had this semester. She reads off of the slides for the most part but you can tell she really cares. She does ramble on a but too much about her personal life though because she thinks it makes the class interesting.

I took Chem 115 with Prof Satyamurti last semester and am taking 116 this semester. Honestly I liked it. It was my toughest class, but I asked questions and came to office hours when I didn't understand something and she and her TAs were really helpful. 115 is a lot of memorizing and applying rules so if you're good at that, it won't be so bad.

I took her class on my freshman year, her class is not hard but needs so much time, be ready to have so much work for her class, she is kind of intimidating, attendance are mandatory and she follows the book very much so having the book will benefit you. If you do the discussion class questuons, honeworks and practice exams you will get A.

I don't personally recommend Professor Satyamurti, but this is how I got an A: - GO TO SI SESSIONS (this is where you'll learn everything) - STUDY MASTERING CHEMISTRY FOR TESTS (Almost all of her questions on the test questions are on Mastering) - Study practice problems (on Blackboard - also on tests) - Go to class - Read the Textbook

I am confused by the highly negative reviews! I thought this class to be extremely fair and reflective of the time put into learning Chemistry. The tests are not difficult if one goes to lecture, does the homework, and truly studies until understanding! She is fiery and is slightly disrespectful in terms of social cues, but a fair professor!

In all honesty she is not that awful of a professor. If you do the outside work like you are meant to (not cheating on homework, reading the textbook, using her practice problems, and asking for assistance when you need it) then it is a relatively decent class. She can be a bit rude, but she has us take four tests and drops the lowest grade :)

Chemistry can be a difficult topic, but professor Satyramurti provided plenty of resources for students who needed extra help. Her practice questions were great for reinforcing key topics before exams. SI sessions were extremely helpful if you had questions or struggled with a specific topic. As long as you put time into studying, you will do fine.

She is hilarious and very nice, she can get a little distracted by other off-topic discussions but she tries her best to make sure her students understand the topic, there are also plenty of extra credit opportunities if you go to class

Chemistry is a pretty tough subject but she makes it easy to understand. She also heavily encourages us to ask questions during lectures, discussions, and office hours. The workload honestly isn't that much if you don't procrastinate. The exams are also not that hard if you study, most of the questions come from the homework and discussion work.

Professor Satyamurti is an excellent professor if you go to office hours she is so incredibly helpful and nice and will help you with what you don't understand. I know she has a lot of bad reviews but I can honestly say that if you study choose the material you don't understand and bring it to her she will help. ask questions during lecture!

If you put in the effort you will be fine. 60% of the grade comes from tests (4+a final) and the other 40% is divided between weekly hw, open-note quizzes, and attendance. I suggest you attend the lectures and do the practice problems and discussion wkst as they help a lot. She is a very caring prof despite her tangents and bad jokes.

Mridula has a folder on her canvas called Practice Problems. She will never mention this but nearly all the MC test questions are from the practice problem folder. Go to the supplemental instruction sessions. If I can pass - anyone can, I promise.