3.0

Nadarajah Vasanthan

Chemistry - Long Island University

3.0
Quality
3.4
Difficulty
47%
Would Retake
98
Reviews
3.0
Quality
3.4
Difficulty
3.1
Helpful
2.9
Clarity

47%

Would Retake

98

Reviews

Rating Distribution
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What Students Say

Avoid his class like the plague

CHEM3 - 1.0 rating

He is One of the worst teachers

CHEM3 - 1.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

55%

Textbook Required

9%

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Based on 48 grades
Most common grades:
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Grade Distribution
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Based on 60 reported grades
A: 18
Not sure yet: 7
B: 6
A-: 6
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Test heavy (19)
Tough grader (18)
Lecture heavy (14)
Skip class? You won't pass. (11)
Graded by few things (11)
Clear grading criteria (8)
Caring (7)
Respected (5)
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CHM3ANDCHM4

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CHM4

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CHEMI004

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Reviews (98)
5.0
3.0
CHEM3
Oct 26, 2005

good professor, clear, reasonable exam. ckear notes

5.0
3.0
CHEM3
Dec 12, 2005

He is an amazing teacher, but you honestly have to study for his tests. Most questions are identicle in style to the textbook review questions.

4.0
3.0
CHEM3X
Dec 26, 2005

You definetely need to read the textbook because there are some terms he doesn't cover in the class and it will appear in his tests and on the final. His tests are a little tricky, you need to work your grade in his class, but he is willing to explain anything if you ask.

2.0
3.0
CHEM
Jan 23, 2006

how can he be easy? unclear he doesnt know what he is doing i dont like him at allllllll

2.0
3.0
CHEM3
Jun 15, 2006

I wouldn't suggest him, he's okay but you do need to kno your stuff. He can't teach and I personally didn't like him.

4.0
2.0
CHEM3
Sep 25, 2007

good prof..jus pay attn and study using the hw and notes. may be a little unclear for some, but he teaches well

3.0
4.0
CHEM3
Jan 23, 2008

He is not the best at teaching, though he knows his chemistry well...Very nice man, hard to understand because of an accent. Decent grading policy but tough grading on tests. Cant complain considering I like the grade i received.

1.0
5.0
CHEM4
May 1, 2008

He has a terrible accent. His test are very difficult. I would never recommend him!

1.0
5.0
CHEMI004
Nov 12, 2008

terrible professor

3.0
3.0
CHEM3
Jan 8, 2009

most of the people dont like him..but if you really pay attention and just study hard, then his tests are not that hard as many students claim they are....though it is slightly true that he cannot teach.

4.0
2.0
CHEM3
Feb 20, 2009

I love this professor, he is such a great guy, and is always willing to help. His tests are from the textbook and his final is from the textbook, identical.

5.0
3.0
CHM4
May 6, 2009

This professor is not that bad. He is very lenient and understanding. His tests are kind of tricky but if you practice the homework problems and just read over the chapters atleast once you'll do fine. I had him for two semesters and I like him. Go see him for office hours and make it known to him that you want to learn.

3.0
1.0
CHM4X
May 12, 2010

understanding guy...make sure u read and do the chapters and study them. it will be on the exams and on the final

3.0
4.0
CHEM2
May 12, 2010

he is good as a person and can help you if you don't understand something. yes, his tests really hard and you need to take a lot of time to study. but at the end, he can curve your grades.

2.0
5.0
CHEM3X
May 16, 2010

This professor is really bad. His exams are hard. Just read the book to understand the materials. very difficult to understand him.

4.0
2.0
CHEMCHEM
May 27, 2010

I really enjoyed this professor. You needed to read the textbook and do the homework problems to get a good grade in class. He is a nice guy who tries to help his students the best way he can. He drops one test and if you get a 90 on the final or above he will drop two tests.

4.0
4.0
CHEM4
Aug 17, 2010

Extremely hard. The exams are hard and his notes are scattered. Study all the possible kinds of problems he might put on the test. His accent was confusing, but he was a good guy. He'll approach you if you're doing bad and try to help you a lot. I failed two tests horribly and got out with a C+. Not the best professor, but a really good man.

2.0
4.0
CHEM4
Dec 10, 2010

Lectures are boring and really difficult to understand. A lot of learning has to be done on your own. Exams are annoying but if a lot of effort is placed on doing hw problems and studying the book you can do fine.

4.0
3.0
CHM1
Mar 10, 2011

He is a very cool professor. Even though his accent makes him hard to understand , he does a great job of explaining chemistry. Read the textbook, do the homework problems n you shall be fine. You will do great.

3.0
4.0
CHM4
May 2, 2012

Great lectures, always learning something never useless. Tests are 6-7 questions. His tests are pretty hard, not impossible! He always puts it on something he spend 5sec and bypass quick and the things he puts ALOT of emphasis on is whats not so much on it. TRICKY! But really nice guy, can ask him anything

5.0
1.0
CHM3
Aug 28, 2012

Greatest professor ever, ppl who don't like him is because they don't come to class. Go to class, listen, copy his lecture notes. Pass with AAAAAs in both chem 3 and 4. Glad i took this chem pro. and i don't even like chem lolz

2.0
4.0
CHM3
May 30, 2013

He has an accent and is very hard to understand. He doesn't look too friendly because he's not at all. If he doesn't like you, he'll take it out on your grade. Do not take him for chem 3.

1.0
4.0
CHEM3
May 18, 2014

He is the chairman for chemistry department. I dont understand why and how. He is so rude, not understanding of circumstances and did i say rude? Dont take him..horrible person. Because of his "high" rank he thinks hes all that

4.0
3.0
CHEM3X
Grade: B
Jun 24, 2014

Amazing professor. A little hard to understand but he is willing to repeat and go over what you need help with. Very nice, highly recommend his class!

5.0
2.0
CHM4
Grade: A
Aug 23, 2014

Best professor ever for chm 4 if you in pre pharm. program he explains very good and his test are based on the review .. Very recommended .

5.0
1.0
CHM3ANDCHM4
Aug 25, 2014

He is a goood Prof. and his tests are very easy. They are from the problems reviewed in the class. I recommend him for CHM 3 and 4

4.0
3.0
CHM4
Grade: A
May 20, 2015

Teaches straight out of the textbook, which isn't necessarily bad, just not great. Curved a lot at the end.

4.0
1.0
CHEM4
Grade: A
Sep 15, 2015

Dr. Vasanthan was an excellent teacher. Pay attention, ask questions, and do the homework. Guaranteed A.

3.0
5.0
CHM3
Oct 27, 2015

Tests are the only grade. very hard. wouldn't take him again. basically teaches straight from textbook. Don't recommend

2.0
5.0
CHEM3
Grade: Rather not say
Dec 16, 2015

Probably one of the worst professors i have ever taken, he teaches straight out of the textbook and rushes things expecting you to know it before you've taken the class. His reviews are no help because some of the topics are not even on the exam. He does not curve even if more than half the class fails. Do not take him if you have never taken chem

2.0
4.0
CHEM3
Grade: B
Dec 23, 2015

He gives 5 exams + 1 final, drops lowest. If you do really do good on final he drops 2 . Gives hw problems on syllabus but never checks them. If you do the problems you'll understand test better. His lectures are really confusing , he writes something with chalk then he'll erase it right after. Textbook covers his lectures way more helpful.

4.0
3.0
CHEM3
Grade: B
Dec 29, 2015

Great professor prior to this class I couldn't balance a chemical formula. I now know so much very nice teacher he is dedicated to making sure his students do well. He curves at the end. Try your best ask for help he notices that and will grade you accordingly

5.0
1.0
CHM3
Grade: A
Dec 29, 2015

A very knowledgeable professor who tests straight from his notes and home work problems. You have to take really good, thorough notes.. I enjoyed his class and I wish I could take CHM 4 with him. He drops one of the five exams. If you do well in the end, he sometimes drop another one

4.0
4.0
CHEM4
May 15, 2016

He is a tough grades, gives little partial credit. He curves one grade up at the end of the semester which means if you have B he gives B+, if you do really well on the final you will get a good grade. You will understand everything, he really knows how to teach. He helps also, if you are concerned about your grade talk to him. His notes help.

1.0
5.0
CHEM3
Oct 19, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Avoid his class like the plague!!!! He is an AWFUL professor. This man teaches faster than I can blink. His handwriting is almost completely illegible and he erases everything so quickly. He will literally put a question on the board and solve it himself. He doesn't give you a chance to do it on your own, and he doesn't even explain what he does.

1.0
5.0
CHM3
Dec 9, 2016
Wouldn't take again

He is the chairman of the chemistry department. The reason why they change the chem professors is because of this man. If you are pissed off because your chem professor got changed, jump him after class.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
LECTURE HEAVY
3.0
4.0
CHEM4
Grade: A-
May 13, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Do the homework and try to get above 80 on all test and you can pass the class with a B or A-

Skip class? You won't pass.
TEST HEAVY
5.0
2.0
CHM3ANDCHM4
May 28, 2017
Would take again

He's amazing professor, he uses a lot of examples to explain the concepts well. if you want to do well in his class i highly suggest you do the homework problems and take good notes. and also he's always willing to help during his office hours.

Amazing lectures
Caring
2.0
4.0
CHM3
Grade: A-
Jan 22, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Lectures were incredibly boring and hard to understand, he avoided questions when asked in class, and his lectures consisted if him reciting the textbook. His tests were okay, I had to get a lot of tutoring because of his inability to explain. He does not care about the students and often makes many mistakes when grading tests so double check them.

5.0
3.0
CHM3
Grade: A
Feb 17, 2018
Would take again

He's a good professor. He cares about his students and wishes them to do well. Lecture isn't always fun but you still learn, which I think is decent. Those that complain that they do bad either slacks or don't go to him during office hours. He does his job. If you struggle, then the problem is not him, it's you. You earn your A so work hard.

Respected
Clear grading criteria
Caring
1.0
5.0
CHM4
Grade: Not sure yet
Feb 27, 2018
Wouldn't take again

I cannot believe this. When I searched up his name on this site and saw all of the bad reviews, I should have listened. He comes in, teaches straight off of paper and textbook and doesnt even go into depth. Sometimes he doesnt even know what hes talking about cause hes clueless. I know Im going to fail. Please steer clear of him. PLEASE!!!

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
LECTURE HEAVY
3.0
4.0
CHEM3
Grade: A
Mar 15, 2018
Would take again

Doesn't take attendance, but he knows who actually cares and who doesn't. I recommend reading ahead so that you have a solid understanding of what's going on in the lecture. Those who took AP Chem did better than those who didn't. You have to do the homework! Five lecture exams, lowest gets dropped (50%), labs (25%) & final (25% ).

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
4.0
2.0
CHEM4
Grade: A
Mar 28, 2018
Would take again

He is an excellent professor and cares about his students. He usually sent a review sheet and exam questions are similar. Easy A!!!

5.0
1.0
CHEM3
Grade: A-
Mar 28, 2018
Would take again

The most helpful professor I ever had. Does not try to trick you on exams, home work are very similar to his exams. His lessons are very helpful but you have to put in as much practice as possible . I would go to his office hours after every class and he always stopped to help me. I went from a B- to a A-. Thank you professor Vasanthan.

4.0
4.0
CHM3ANDCHM4
May 15, 2018
Would take again

He teaches directly from the textbook, and gives 4 class exams and a final exam. 50% of the grade is based on the class exams, 25% on the lab, and 25% on the final. He drops the lowest class exam, and curves the letter grade. Pay attention to the lectures, take good notes, and read the textbook. It is not an easy A. You have to really work for it.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
1.0
4.0
CHEM3
Grade: A-
Nov 13, 2018
Wouldn't take again

He is One of the worst teachers. He is Indian and has one hell of an accent that no one can understand. He writes really sloppy and talks like a cow he is honestly a really bad teach trust me.

Skip class? You won't pass.
TEST HEAVY
LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
2.0
CHEM3
Nov 30, 2018
Wouldn't take again

please do not take him

Tough Grader
TEST HEAVY
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
2.0
CHM3ANDCHM4
Apr 25, 2019
Would take again

Best chemistry professor, very helpful and cares about all the students. Tests are NOT hard and they are similar to review. EASY A

Respected
Clear grading criteria
4.0
1.0
CHEM4
Apr 25, 2019
Would take again

A very good professor who knows his stuff and knows how to teach the material. His exams are however on the tougher side, but not hard. If you practice homework problems, you will do reasonably well. he is a generous grader.

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
5.0
5.0
CHM1
Grade: B+
Apr 30, 2019
Would take again

I had him in the summer. I was doing really bad and failed the first two exams and went to talk to him. He is so helpful and I ended up doing pretty well. It was a very small class so he provided a lot of individual attention.

1.0
4.0
CHEM3
Jul 19, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Don't even think about taking him he ruined science and learning for me. One star is too good for him. Test heavy. If you want to fail then take him. No point of going to his office hours it does not help. Heavy accent hard to understand, ruined my first semester and got me kicked out of my program. PLZZZ do your self a favor and DO NOT TAKE HIM!!!

Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
CHEM3
Grade: A-
Dec 13, 2019
Wouldn't take again

He is ok but would suggest not to take him

Lecture heavy
Tough grader
3.0
2.0
CHEM3
Grade: A+
Dec 19, 2019
Wouldn't take again

he is an ok professor. make sure you show up to class and pay attention. he assigns homework problems that he doesn't check but you should do them anyway as practice to do well. he gives you a review for each exam that is (mostly) similar to the exam and drops the lowest exam. use this to your advantage !!

2.0
5.0
CHEM3
Grade: Rather not say
Dec 20, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Not a mean man, but if you didn't take AP Chem the class is extremely difficult. Provided textbook questions and review sheets are nothing like the tests, and he gives very little partial credit. Go to lab and attend class for easy points and work for the rest. Try your best. AP Chem students like him, which is fair, but HS Chem is useless.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
5.0
4.0
CHEM3
Grade: A
Dec 30, 2019
Would take again

He is a good professor who knows his stuff. He explains the material well enough for students to understand. He is a very fair grader and try to help all those who really wants to learn.

Lots of homework
Clear grading criteria
Caring
2.0
4.0
CHEM3
Grade: B
Jan 3, 2020
Wouldn't take again

What peeved me the most about this professor is how he reads directly from the textbook. I, too, have eyes and can read from a textbook. He also has a tendency to put up a problem and solve it himself instead of giving students time to figure it out. Hes okay, but he wasnt for me.

Get ready to read
Test heavy
Lecture heavy
1.0
4.0
CHM1
Jun 17, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Worst prof I ever took, very unreasonable, and always picking on people to attack because they don't do things his way. Don't recommend taking this professor ever, GPA buster.

Participation matters
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
2.0
4.0
CHM3
Grade: C-
Jun 19, 2020
Wouldn't take again

He was a nightmare. I studied for every single test for 12+hrs and still failed every test. I have never done this bad in a class before. He teaches straight from the textbook and does problems on the board by himself without explaining it in depth. His tests are really hard too. If you didnt take AP CHEM in HS then this professor will not be easy.

Test heavy
Tough grader
5.0
2.0
CHEM4
Grade: B+
Jul 9, 2020
Would take again

Dr. Nad gives great lectures and makes you understand the concepts of these topics. His exams are difficult however if you study you will do well. Students took AP chemistry like him very much

5.0
1.0
CHM1
Grade: A
Jul 9, 2020
Would take again

He is an excellent professor. He gave easy multiple-choice exams and no cumilative final. if you are nursing student, take with him easy A.

5.0
3.0
CHM3
Nov 6, 2020
Would take again

Okay, at first I may have been extremely skeptical of Vasanthan. I wasnt expecting myself to do so well, partially because I didnt take AP Chem. However, by taking this class, Im surprised at how easy the content can be and how lenient he is. But if you wanna pass, you HAVE to study the textbook questions on the syllabus. Theres no other way.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Graded by few things
Clear grading criteria
4.0
3.0
CHM3
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 20, 2020
Would take again

I was hesitant in the beginning of the semester bc he mumbles A LOT but he knows what he's doing. The homework questions on the syllabus aren't mandatory but doing them is the only way you can pass the exams. Easy class as long as you do the work. A few lab assignments, 4 class exams, and a final. He drops the lowest. Take him!

Skip class? You won't pass.
Lecture heavy
2.0
4.0
CHEM3
Grade: Rather not say
Dec 21, 2020
Wouldn't take again

I took him and I would not take him again. He doesn't know how to properly grade exams. He does not lecture well I learned little to nothing in his chemistry class. He just acts kind of clueless sometimes.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
Tough grader
5.0
2.0
CHM3
Grade: A
Dec 31, 2020
Would take again

Professor Vasanthan is just awesome. He doesnt make up his own material, so all concepts can be studied from the textbook. His review questions are very similar to the test, which makes it super easy to study for the test as long as you understand the concepts. Do the question of the homework and they will help too!!! Just loved his class!!!

Respected
Caring
1.0
5.0
CHM1
Grade: C+
Apr 28, 2021
Wouldn't take again

he's the worse professor that I have ever known

Tough grader
3.0
4.0
CHEM3
Grade: B
May 12, 2021
Would take again

I am not a HS major and had to take this course as part of a requirement. It was difficult for me to keep up at times b/c of the distance online. I think he could have made an attempt to connect with online students; and not to sound ageist but he may have had difficulty in facilitating online lectures because he is used to in-person interaction.

Graded by few things
Test heavy
Clear grading criteria
3.0
4.0
CHEM3
Grade: B+
Jun 30, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Hes not the best professor but hes doable. I had him for summer. He disinterested give any extra credit. Your grade was based on 4 exams and labs. He would grade the labs very strictly. He expects you to participate and calls on you. But he does curve the last exam by a little. Just put in effort.

Graded by few things
Test heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
CHEM3
Grade: C
Dec 16, 2021
Wouldn't take again

AWFUL! You are graded on a midterm and a final and they HARD!! His tests compared to the other professors tests are ridiculous. He doesn't lecture well, just repeats some sentences on the slides if he thinks it's important. Only way to pass is to stay on top of doing practice problems. Tests are all problem solving, no multiple choice or T/F.

Graded by few things
Tough grader
4.0
3.0
CHEM3
Grade: A
Dec 25, 2021
Would take again

I don't think I had a more fair and caring professor than Dr. Vasanthan. He curves a lot at the end and his assigned grade was much higher than I expected. I will take him again if he teaches CHM 4

5.0
1.0
CHM3
Grade: A
Dec 26, 2021
Would take again

Professor Vasanthan is a great professor, test is easy if you listen to him during lecture. He gives review sheet for midterm and final and there are slides for every units. There are optional homework for every units, do it and you will pass the class. He is very kind, if you ask him question for homework, he will gladly help you.

Respected
Graded by few things
Caring
3.0
4.0
CHM3
Grade: B
Dec 28, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Caring professor. He does his best to explain the material and answering questions but it ends there. You are graded on 2 hard exams which often contain questions that are not in the review sheet. The only way to do well is to follow up on the textbook practice problems, and he only mentions that at the start of the semester.

Get ready to read
Graded by few things
Test heavy
5.0
3.0
CHEM3
Grade: C+
Dec 28, 2021
Would take again

His exams are similar to problems he does in class, literally the same just different values. When he says something will be on the exam, it will be there. Pay attention to his lectures. He curved a LOT at the end!!

1.0
4.0
CHM3
Grade: C+
Jan 14, 2022
Wouldn't take again

where do i begin, I've never cried over a class before but this class deff challenged that he gives 2 extremely hard tests, no extra credit, no h.w, no connects, NOTHING you're grade is based on 2 tests and his lecture aren't helpful at all, BEWARE !!

Test heavy
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
CHM3
Grade: C+
Jan 14, 2022
Wouldn't take again

IF U CARE ABOUT UR MENTAL HEALTH DO NOT TAKE HIM!!!! he is a horrible person and does NOT care at all. said he will curve but did not. ur grade is based off of a midterm and a final exam only. he does not give any hw or even extra credit, so u either pass or fail. take him at your own risk !!!!

Test heavy
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
1.0
3.0
CHM1
Grade: C
Jan 18, 2022
Wouldn't take again

DO NOT TAKE THIS PROFESSOR! He is legit a nightmare. He doesnt care about anything. He mumbles through his lectures and you will never understand a word he says. He will stand there and look at you as if you have 20 heads if you ask him to talk louder. Don't bother taking him

1.0
5.0
CHM3
Grade: C
Jan 18, 2022
Wouldn't take again

whatever you do, DO NOT TAKE HIM!! save your time and ur GPA. I am not dragging this but you will actually be TRAUMATIZED from chem in general. he doesn't care at all and will not curve. so simply do not take him!!!!

Graded by few things
Test heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
CHM1
May 3, 2022

His class is boring. He does not care about students. He makes his own rules and makes you take exams on a day you are not scheduled for his class. Avoid him at all costs!

1.0
5.0
CHEMCHEM
Grade: Not sure yet
May 7, 2022

This professor is extremely unprofessional and gets worked up when you question him, I've met various professors that I thought weren't suitable to teach but this guy takes the top. Avoid this professor if you want mediocre lessons while getting critiqued if you're wrong rather than being taught properly. Somewhat reasonable but would not recommend

Tough grader
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
CHEM
May 10, 2022

I'm not sure why they keep him employed. Oh wait. He's the chairperson of the Chemistry department which basically means he can do whatever and nothing will happen. He is the most infuriating man to ever exist...has no patience or understanding for his students. If you wish to keep your sanity in tact, AVOID THIS PROFESSOR AT ALL COSTS!

Tough grader
5.0
4.0
CHEM
Grade: A
May 25, 2023
Would take again

Dr. Vasanthan is a good professor who is very straightforward. You have to make sure you study the material and understand it to its full extent, especially the questions he does in class as they resemble exactly what he tests. He curves a lot at the end and received a grade much better than expected

5.0
4.0
CHM1
Grade: B+
May 28, 2023
Would take again

I had Dr Vasanthan for CHM1. He was an excellent teacher. As long you do the homework problems and show up to class getting a good grade is not hard. But its a science class so it requires work, but anyone should know that going into a class like this one

Amazing lectures
Caring
Respected
5.0
3.0
CHM1
Grade: B-
May 30, 2023
Would take again

Dr. V is the best chem professor at LIU and he teaches in the best ways to make you understand chem. I took this class before and I had a very bad experience. I Would recommend him for CHM 1. I was at the C+ level and he curved it B. He was the best

3.0
5.0
CHM1
Grade: B+
Jul 2, 2023

OK professor. Took CHM1 in summer. 4 non-cumulative exams and 4 homework assignments. Gets moody often when asked questions, but tries his best to teach bc of heavy accent. Keep participating and asking questions, and he will acknowledge that in your final grade. Pay attention to what he SAYS in the mini reviews before exams!!!!!!!!!

Lecture heavy
Test heavy
4.0
3.0
CHM4
Grade: A-
Dec 8, 2023
Would take again

Just go to class, do some book problems to prepare for exams. Really good for smaller classes and cares about the small classes more.

Lecture heavy
Test heavy
Accessible outside class
1.0
5.0
CHEM3
Grade: Not sure yet
Feb 19, 2024

take literally anyone else well not matsunaga but anyone besides these two

Graded by few things
1.0
4.0
CHM3
Grade: F
May 5, 2024

Graded only on 4 exams. Lowest one dropped. No extra credit. The exams he gives has maybe only 1 of the topics/types of questions from the "sample exams" that he posts that are supposed to be study guides. Don't take him you'll regret it.

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
CHEM
Grade: Not sure yet
Jun 5, 2024

Some of the information on his slides were just wrong, barley understood him at times, and he works WAY to fast.

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
CHEM4
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Nov 14, 2024

I took this class to fulfill the requirements for Med School Applications. He is the worst professor that I have ever taken. He tends to blame you for his mistakes. He told me that I should change my major and that I wouldn't be able to get into med school. I have never gotten below an A in a class except his. Spare yourself the aggravation!

Tough grader
Test heavy
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
CHEM4
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Nov 18, 2024

Worst professor I've ever taken, he's a absolute spoiled baby, you can't ask a question, he thinks he's higher than anyone there, he has this false vision of thinking everyone's making fun of him when people are there to learn, he doesn't know what he's talking about, you miss a exam? goodluck retaking it, he's absolutely a nightmare.

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
CHM1
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 25, 2025

The worst professor ever. He has an attitude when asking questions, skims through the slides, and does not give a review sheet before exams. Take it at your own risk. Taking him is like teaching the whole course to yourself.

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
2.0
4.0
CHM1
Grade: C+
May 14, 2025

Ok professor. I personally wouldn't take him again. He doesn't give h.w or any extra credit and tests are very hard and tricky even if u study for weeks. However, throughout the semester he does look at if you came to class and put in effort through the semester and thats how much he will curve you by. He is very good in curving if u show effort.

Caring
Test heavy
Graded by few things
4.0
2.0
CHEM4
Grade: A
Dec 13, 2025
Would take again

Good teacher, posts good lectures and review on bright space, and his tests are kinda hard. very big on cheating. Don't even think about it and he will go after you rest of the semester. He is very nice professor and will help you to pass the course.

5.0
1.0
CHM1
Grade: A
Dec 13, 2025
Would take again

It is an easy lab. Professor is very friendly and easy going. I will take him again.

5.0
2.0
CHEM4
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 13, 2025
Would take again

Great professor! He makes the lectures very easy to understand, don't really need the textbook, as long as you take good notes and read his slides. He even gave us a second chance to pass the class exam.

5.0
2.0
CHM1
Grade: A
Dec 15, 2025
Would take again

Had him for CHM 1 Lab, he is such a great teacher. He is an easy grader and helpful in the lab. I love this class.

5.0
2.0
CHM4
Grade: B+
Dec 17, 2025
Would take again

Honestly he is the best professor I ever had CHM 104 at LIU. During his lectures you can feel his passion for chemistry and how much he cares about all his students.

4.0
3.0
CHEM4
Grade: A
Dec 17, 2025
Would take again

The professor genuinely wants you to pass. His slides are detailed and he provides practice problems before most exams. There's no homework though, so grades are based solely on exam scores.

Clear grading criteria
Test heavy
Graded by few things
5.0
1.0
CHM1
Grade: A
Dec 18, 2025
Would take again

He's an incredible professor who cares about his students and wants to make sure he can do whatever is possible to help them in the lab. I took his CHM 1 this semester and I got an A purely based on the lab reports.

Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

55%

Textbook Required

9%

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Based on 60 reported grades
A: 18
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B: 6
A-: 6
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4.8

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3.9

(7)

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3.3

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3.3

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3.3

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4.0

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