4.6

Noel Mann

Chemistry - University of Southern Mississippi

4.6
Quality
3.0
Difficulty
95%
Would Retake
86
Reviews
4.6
Quality
3.0
Difficulty
4.7
Helpful
4.5
Clarity

95%

Would Retake

86

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What Students Say

Mann takes a potential train wreck of a class and does a wonderful job of making it make sense

CHE211 - 5.0 rating

This class wasn't as hard as 255 and I didn't feel very prepared for the ACS final

CHE256 - 3.0 rating
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

75%

Textbook Required

35%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

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Predicted Grade

B+

95% confidence
Based on 30 grades
Most common grades:
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B (7)
Grade Distribution
A(12)B(10)C(1)D(0)F(1)A-/B+(6)
Based on 40 reported grades
A: 9
Not sure yet: 9
B: 7
B+: 3
Common Tags
LOTS OF HOMEWORK (7)
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS (4)
Respected (4)
LECTURE HEAVY (3)
Skip class? You won't pass. (2)
Gives good feedback (2)
Hilarious (2)
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES (2)
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Reviews (86)
4.0
3.0
CHE255
Aug 1, 2012

He uses Dr. Masterson's old tests, so get ahold of those. He is a summer teacher at USM.

5.0
4.0
ORGANICS
May 9, 2013

Dr. Mann is the greatest professor ever. He is very kind and will help you if you need help in his free time. If you dont understand it he will talk with you until you do. I hope he will continue teaching because i know he helps alot of students.

4.0
4.0
CHE255
Jul 30, 2013

Dr. Mann is an awesome teacher who is very approachable. Just pay attention and take notes and it will be crystal clear, I have a short attention span! Find something that interests you so that you can stay focused .

5.0
3.0
CHE255
Jul 30, 2013

LOVE Prof. Mann. Friendly, approachable, and so willing to help. His grading scale is accommodating and reasonable. If you pay attention and have good study habits, there's no reason why you shouldn't do great in his class.

5.0
1.0
CHEM255
Aug 2, 2013

Mr. Mann is a great professor. He is the best chemistry teacher I have came by. It is easy to get an "A" out of his class. He will work with you. I wish I could take him for all chemistry classes. Again, if you don't take him, you are definitely missing out on the best. S.N. An "A" or passing his class.

5.0
2.0
CHE255
Jun 22, 2014

Very considerate and understanding. Uses great examples to relate the material to the students. Humorous. Down to earth. Uses handouts instead of going through the text which makes the material easy to understand. Also uses class involvement at the board

5.0
2.0
CHE255
Grade: A
Jul 30, 2014

Dr. Mann knows his stuff! He's very helpful and wants you to make a good grade. He responds back quickly to all emails and will always be willing to help you understand the material better. The only bad thing I have to say is that he speeds up towards the end of the semester, so you dont have a lot of time to learn the material.

5.0
3.0
CHE255
Jul 30, 2014

Dr. Mann is an amazing professor. He always makes himself clear and makes sure that his students know the material. The only thing students have to do is come to class and pay attention. Plus, he curves grades, gives lots of opportunities for extra points, and tells nerdy jokes. He has been my favorite professor by far. TAKE DR. MANN FOR O-CHEM!

5.0
2.0
CHE255
Grade: B+
Jul 30, 2014

Awesome teacher!! I actually learned and understood organic chemistry for once in my life. He made it seem so clear, and if you didn't understand it, he made sure that you did before he moved on. I absolutely enjoyed myself in his class. He is an EXCELLENT teacher!

5.0
2.0
CHE255
Jul 30, 2014

I really enjoyed Dr. Mann. He made this course very interesting although the level of difficulties. I hope that he continues to teach this course and wish he came to Southern as an official teacher.

5.0
1.0
CHE255
Grade: A
Jul 30, 2014

Such a great teacher! Very smart and helpful if something isn't making sense. I would definitely recommend taking him for organic chemistry!

5.0
2.0
CHE255
Grade: B+
Jul 30, 2014

Made taking a summer course easier. You will learn a lot, even if Chemistry is not your favorite subject.

5.0
3.0
CHE255
Grade: B
Jul 30, 2014

I really enjoyed this class. Before taking organic chemistry, I was scared because I heard how difficult it was. But Dr. Mann helped and made it really clear! He is by for one of my favorite professors at USM!

5.0
1.0
CHE255
Grade: Not_Sure_Yet
Jul 30, 2014

Mr. Mann made the first semester of organic chemistry interesting and broke it down so it was very easy to understand. The class kept students very involved.

5.0
1.0
CHE255
Grade: A-
Jul 30, 2014

Dr. Mann is a great teacher and a really nice man. He's very considerate, and he has great stories to tell ! :) He tends to start the chapters pretty slowly and then speed up towards the end, so make sure you stay on top of the material. Alltogether, he make organic very possible to learn

5.0
3.0
CHE255
Grade: B
Jul 30, 2014

Dr. Mann is very helpful and makes organics more interesting with his explanations and story telling. He does not leave anyone behind; any question you may have, he will go into more detail to help you understand. Overall, Dr. Mann is a great teacher for intro organics!

5.0
1.0
CHE255
Grade: A+
Jul 30, 2014

Dr. Mann was great. I think his high school background helped out a lot but he broke down first semester organic chemistry so easy. He has been my best college professor up to date.

5.0
3.0
CHE255
Jul 30, 2014

Dr. Mann is an amazing professor. This course is challenging and he always made sure we understood the material before moving on. He always stopped to answer questions and further explain the material if we were having problems. If you attend class and do what he says you will come out with a good grade in the course.

5.0
3.0
255
Grade: B-
Jul 30, 2014

Mr. Mann is great at what he does. He's a very inquisitive instructor with immense knowledge on the subject of organic chemistry, he also goes out of his way to ensure students understand the topics of chemistry also.

5.0
2.0
CHE255
Jul 30, 2014

Great proffessor! Makes organic easy to get. Very understanding, always willing to help his students. Best chemistry proffessor I've had in my college career!

4.0
3.0
CHE255
Grade: A-
Jul 30, 2014

Good professor! Is willing to work with you and help out in any way! Go to tutoring. This helped as well.

5.0
1.0
CHE255
Grade: A
Jul 30, 2014

Really awesome!!!

5.0
2.0
CHE255
Jul 30, 2014

The best chemistry professor I've ever had. Definitely take him if you have the opportunity!

5.0
3.0
ORGANICII
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 18, 2014

I enjoy the way you utilize the board and take time to show us examples. I also liked how you show interest in helping student and give up Your free time for study sessions.

5.0
3.0
2120
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 18, 2014

Explains material very well, interactive with the class as a whole, and willing to help anyone having trouble

5.0
4.0
CHE2120
Grade: A
Dec 18, 2014

I can honestly say that you are the best science teacher I've ever had. Amazingly, I'm enjoying Chemistry for the first time since starting college.

3.0
4.0
ORGANICCHEM2
Dec 18, 2014

Great teacher and very friendly but class is extremely hard

5.0
3.0
CHE211
Dec 18, 2014

After already taking this class under a different professor, I found Dr. Mann's explanations to be much more clear and easier to understand. The subject material is not easy, but Dr. Mann sees it as his responsibility to help his students learn and grasp the concepts.

4.0
3.0
CHE1120
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 18, 2014

I really enjoy Dr. Mann's class. He finds ways to relate subject matter in examples that everyone can relate to. Overall, he is very helpful and extremely knowledgeable about the material.

3.0
5.0
CHEM1C
Dec 18, 2014

Really great teacher, I had a hard time in the class but I don't believe it was the teachers fault. I have a hard time grasping math.

3.0
3.0
CHE2120
Grade: B-
Dec 18, 2014

Pretty good teacher but studying for this class is mandatory.

5.0
3.0
CHE1120
Dec 18, 2014

Dr. Mann is very helpful in Inorganic Chemistry 2. Dr. Mann explains the chemistry to the students in a way to make them understand better, and I really appreciate that. If a student needs help, he will tutor them until they understand the material. Also, Dr. Mann is very funny, so class is a little bit easier to get through.

5.0
3.0
CHE1120
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 18, 2014

Very good teacher.

4.0
4.0
INORGANICII
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 18, 2014

I leave class everyday having learned so much and feeling confident in my work. He likes class participation, but he doesn't make you feel dumb if you answer wrong. He knows his stuff, and he is able to relay that information in a clear and concise manner.

4.0
3.0
CHEMISTRY
Dec 18, 2014

Dr. Mann is a great teacher! He is there to help you if you need extra help. When he teaches, he is clear about what he is talking about, and explains things very well!

5.0
4.0
CHE211
Dec 18, 2014

Dr. Mann takes a potential train wreck of a class and does a wonderful job of making it make sense. He's available for questions in person or via email and does everything he can to help everyone understand the course material. Dr. Mann also does a great job of showing real-world applications for the material with his stories!

5.0
4.0
2110
Dec 18, 2014

Dr. Mann is a great professor. Chemistry is a very tough subject to begin with, but he explains everything very well and does his best not to talk over students' heads. He's also very willing to meet out of class if you are not understanding the material and often does helpful reviews in preparation for exams.

5.0
4.0
2120
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 18, 2014

Dr. Mann takes a difficult subject and explains it in terms that I can understand. I've learned more in his Chemistry course than any other Chem class I've taken. He readily gives help to all students that need help grasping the information and also gives great notes and packets to ready us for future exams.

5.0
3.0
CHE2120
Dec 18, 2014

Dr. Mann is an excellent teacher. He's really helping me understand the material even without a good background in Organic 1. He's also very understanding about homework assignments.

5.0
4.0
ORGANICII
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 18, 2014

You're awesome

5.0
3.0
ORGANICII
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 18, 2014

Very helpful

5.0
4.0
ORGANICII
Dec 18, 2014

Awesome teacher!

5.0
4.0
2120
Grade: A-
Dec 18, 2014

This is Adriana Smith. You're a great teacher.. We need more chances to score because the test are hard.

5.0
1.0
CHEMISTRY
Grade: B
Dec 18, 2014

Overall great teacher. Makes learning more fun

5.0
1.0
CHE112
Grade: A
Dec 18, 2014

He's a great professor! Makes chemistry easy for me!

5.0
1.0
CHE112010
Grade: B
Dec 18, 2014

Great teacher

5.0
3.0
CHE102010
Grade: A+
Dec 18, 2014

Great teacher goes into detail and will help you anytime

5.0
3.0
CHEM112
Dec 18, 2014

Really good teacher, gives very good example which helps out a lot, Tries his best to understand the students too.

5.0
4.0
2120
Dec 18, 2014

Professor is very passionate about his subject matter. His lectures are very concise and keeps the student interested in the subject matter. I would recommend his class to anybody who wants to take organic 1 and 2.

5.0
1.0
CHE256
Grade: B
Jul 22, 2015

Best chemistry teacher I've had in a very long time

5.0
3.0
CHE256
Jul 22, 2015

Very good teacher. Straight to the point. Tests are fair. Very funny teacher.

5.0
2.0
CHEM256
Jul 22, 2015

He is very helpful and also relates what you learn in class to everyday life. He gives extra credit seldom but the extra credit would be relatively easy to obtain . He goes at a good and easy pace for the class.

4.0
3.0
CHE256
Jul 24, 2015

Love him!!

4.0
3.0
CHE256
Jul 25, 2015

His tests are easy once you learn how to study for them-he gives out worksheets which are helpful for studying.

5.0
3.0
CHE256
Jul 26, 2015

He's a great teacher with a real passion for chemistry. He uses real world examples to keep students interested. His tests are hard but once you learn how to study for them they are much easier.

4.0
3.0
CHE256
Grade: C-
Jul 27, 2015

He was great. Love him!

5.0
3.0
ORGANICII
Jul 27, 2015

Best college teacher I have ever had. Maybe even best teacher I've ever had. He will work hard to make sure you pass the class as long as you work with him. If you ever get a chance to take one of his classes I would absolutely say do it. You will learn a lot. Plus his stories a great!

5.0
4.0
CHE256
Jul 28, 2015

Dr Mann is the reason I'm going to pass CHE 256 this semester. He is amazingly helpful. Go to study sessions!!!! He answers any and all questions, explains things in different ways to make sure you get the information. He really WANTS you to understand!

4.0
3.0
CHE256
Jul 28, 2015

Dr. Mann is straight-forward with his lectures and is there if you need help

5.0
3.0
CHE256
Jul 29, 2015

Outstanding professor! He really did save my career! He's the best!!

3.0
5.0
ORGANICCHEMIST
Grade: F
Jul 29, 2015

Very great teacher and probably the most intelligent teacher I have ever had. Class was very difficult for me due to the test format though.

5.0
4.0
CHE256
Grade: A
Jul 29, 2015

AWESOME!!

5.0
4.0
CHE256
Grade: B
Jul 29, 2015

He is a fantastic teacher, one of my favorites. Very clear in lectures and is very helpful.

5.0
4.0
CHE256
Jul 29, 2015

Great teacher who tries to make a difficult subject as easy to understand as possible.

5.0
2.0
CHE1110
Grade: A+
Oct 19, 2015

Very patient and willing to answer any questions the student may have. He cracks jokes during class and makes real life references that keep everyone interested. He's also pretty much a genius so there's that. I highly recommend him as a professor

3.0
4.0
CHE1110
Oct 20, 2015

Dr Mann's tests are pretty tough, but he gives you all the info and you can do well in his class if you do your homework and study.

5.0
3.0
211
Oct 20, 2015

Dr. Mann is a great teacher. he is always there to help and make the course as clear as he can. He takes his time with the class and makes sure no one is left behind. I would take him again and again if I could.

5.0
5.0
CHE256
Jul 27, 2016
Would take again

Dr. Mann is a teacher that truly wants you to learn organic chemistry. Attendance isn't mandatory, but you have to be there in order to pass the class. He uses his own workbook (instead of the textbook) that really explains things better; it makes chemistry much easier to understand.

5.0
2.0
CHE256
Grade: B+
Jul 31, 2016
Would take again

Dr. Mann knows how to teach organic chemistry. He has the key in his teaching that enables students to understand the material. I enjoy going to his class; he is full of humor and always smiling. He makes the classroom a positive environment for everyone. Dr. Mann is very thorough and gives plenty of opportunity for extra credit and extra tutoring.

5.0
3.0
CHE256
Aug 1, 2016
Would take again

Dr. Mann was the best chemistry professor I've had thus far. His lectures and explanations were easy to understand and he did problems with the class in order to give the students a chance to become familiar with the content before moving on to new topics. His stories and jokes were hilarious and provided perfect mental breaks during lecture.

5.0
3.0
CHE256
Grade: Not sure yet
Aug 2, 2016
Would take again

Dr. Mann is great at explaining the practical side of organic chemistry. He is very synthesis heavy and student friendly, and really wants students to get it. I'd highly recommend him.

5.0
4.0
CHE256
Aug 3, 2016
Would take again

If you get the chance to take Dr. Mann, by all means do so. He does an exemplary job of making challenging material interesting & breaks the elephant of organic chemistry into bite size pieces. Hes definitely made my list of favorite teachers. I actually looked forward to coming to his class. Great personality, funny, and a fantastic teacher.

5.0
3.0
CHE256
Aug 3, 2016
Would take again

Dr. Mann is very helpful and truly cares about his students.

5.0
3.0
CHE256
Aug 4, 2016
Would take again

It is definitely worth waiting until summer to take Organic Chemistry under Professor Mann if possible . He makes the material easy to understand and does not just read off of powerpoints and breeze through. His method of using worksheets for every chapter as well as using his own textbook definitely helped. I wish he taught at USM full time .

5.0
4.0
CHEM256
Jul 17, 2017
Would take again

Great teacher. Knows his stuff. You have to study every single day to get a good a grade.

Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
5.0
4.0
CHE256
Jul 17, 2017
Would take again

Dr. Mann really cares about his students. He supplies them with everything they could possibly need to succeed in Organic Chemistry. I wish I could have taken him for Organic 1 and for my first time in Organic 2. I would definitely tell anyone who is struggling with Organic to go take his classes.

Gives good feedback
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
5.0
3.0
CHE256
Jul 18, 2017
Would take again

Dr. Mann is an easy to follow lecturer who really wants you to know your stuff. He'll go over any concept, problem, or question as many times as it takes for you to understand it. It's also inspirational when he tells about his former students that have become doctors, pharmacists, engineers, etc.

Respected
Hilarious
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
CHE256
Jul 18, 2017
Would take again

Dr. Mann is an extremely devoted and thorough professor. He makes sure to cover all concepts that will be tested on and does so by providing numerous examples with various ways to perform different reactions. Not only does he lecture these examples but offers a workbook containing explanations of the chapters and additional examples. Great teacher.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
5.0
2.0
CHE256
Jul 18, 2017
Would take again

It is definitely worth waiting until summer to take Organic Chemistry under Professor Mann if possible . He makes the material easy to understand and does not just read off of powerpoints and breeze through. His revision skills are amazing and it makes learning reaction mechanisms a lot more easier.

Gives good feedback
Respected
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
4.0
3.0
CHE256
Grade: A
Jul 18, 2017
Would take again

Great professor. I would take all of my chemistry classes with him if I had the opportunity. He really knows the material he teaches.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
4.0
4.0
CHE256
Grade: B-
Jul 19, 2017
Would take again

Dr. Mann is a wonderful guy, and a great professor. I would recommend taking Organic 255 from him before 256 because i had not, and it left me feeling very confused throughout the entire semester. Also, I took the 8 week summer course, which was more challenging as well. Awesome guy, but be prepared to work for it.

Respected
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
4.0
CHE256
Jul 23, 2017
Would take again

Dr. Mann is a professor who aims to really teach his students to understand Organic Chemistry. He challenges his students, but he is more than willing to help outside of class if needed. He has a good sense of humor and shares a lot of funny stories about past experiences he has had throughout his time as a chemist.

4.0
3.0
CHE256
Grade: B
Jul 24, 2017
Would take again

Great teacher. Helps anyway he can.

Respected
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Amazing lectures
4.0
3.0
CHEM256
Grade: A
Jul 24, 2017
Would take again

Materail was pretty tough to learn but test were easier than expected.

LECTURE HEAVY
3.0
2.0
CHE256
Grade: A
Jul 25, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Dr. Mann is a very friendly and helpful professor, but the new format of 8 week classes caught him by surprise and the class was a bit unorganized. This class wasn't as hard as 255 and I didn't feel very prepared for the ACS final. As a chemistry major, this class wasn't as in depth as I'd like, granted it was only an 8 week summer course.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
2.0
CHE256
Jul 25, 2017
Would take again

Dr. Mann is awesome all around! He really wants you to understand the material and spends extra time at the school before class so you can come to him with questions. By far my favorite professor.

Hilarious
Amazing lectures
Caring
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

75%

Textbook Required

35%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

B+

95% confidence
Based on 30 grades
Most common grades:
A (9)
Not sure yet (9)
B (7)
Grade Distribution
A(12)B(10)C(1)D(0)F(1)A-/B+(6)
Based on 40 reported grades
A: 9
Not sure yet: 9
B: 7
B+: 3
Common Tags
LOTS OF HOMEWORK (7)
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS (4)
Respected (4)
LECTURE HEAVY (3)
Skip class? You won't pass. (2)
Gives good feedback (2)
Hilarious (2)
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES (2)
Rating Trend

Stable

-0.07 avg change
Dec
Jul
Oct
Jul
Aug
Jul
Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

211

5.0

(1)

255

5.0

(1)

2110

5.0

(1)

2120

5.0

(4)

ORGANICS

5.0

(1)
+18 more courses
Difficulty by Course

CHEM1C

5.0

ORGANICCHEMIST

5.0

2110

4.0

ORGANICS

4.0

ORGANICCHEM2

4.0

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