He was a very good teacher. If you were motivated. Many of the kids in my class didn't care.

Nice guy who knows about chemistry. It's a hard subject and that's why some dumb kids don't get it. If you try, you can at least get a C. Mr Lofthus, in case you're reading this, I thought the tamale would make you feel good about yourself.

I hate chemistry, but I had no trouble following this prof. This was a hybrid class and he was very good about posting lectures online and going over the material in class.

This is a great professor. Very willing to help in anyway he can. Some people are intimidated by him. Don't know why. If you talk to him he is a caring teacher. He wants to see students succeed. You have to be motivated to do well. However, his teaching would be more effective if labs and test were promptly returned after grading to discuss errors.

Great Teacher. Has personality to help break up the monotony of the class. The final exam is not comprehensive.

Everyone who says he goes too fast has never been in a real college class before. THIS ISN'T HIGH SCHOOL! That said, he will slow down if you ask, but you have to ask. He has a tendency to let everyone catch up on taking notes by going off on a completely unrelated tangent. You have to be careful not to be distracted if you get behind.

really nice guy.taking him for the summer in the 5 week session.He is very clear about what he is talking about which sometimes gets confusing.class is hard though & I dont recommend taking it for in 5 weeks.Id rather take him in the full 15 week course.I hope he curves the final grade like other chem teachers if u kno what i mean,chem after all

Excellent teacher, just don't be intimidated. He helps in any way he can. He tries to get you to come in to office hours and suggest outside help. He definitely warns up and will work with you. I enjoyed this class a lot.

I didn't care for his teaching style. Very time consuming homework. Slow grader. Nice guy.

He's knowledgeable, pretty serious and professional. He's there to teach, your there to learn. Do the time consuming homework and attend lectures. Ask questions if your confused. Get the recommended study guide, it helps as well. I'd take him again if I had to retake this class.

this professor had some trouble relating personally to people in his class. he has a "mean" sense of humor which is why he and i got along so well. very high drop rate, and many people barely make the 70 to pass. do the homework whether he's collecting or not, ask questions OUTSIDE of class, and show up for every lab and as many lectures as you can

This is NOT a class you can just breeze through. Go to class and go to lab. Lofthus has a great sense of humor and is essentially a nice guy. He genuinely wants his students to learn. ASK questions. If you don't ask the questions, he will assume you understand and don't need him to explain. Hard tests, so make sure you do homework/OWLs.

He is a good professor and a funny guy. He will go through stuff you do not understand. He is in his office a lot and is very welcoming. There are two tutors assigned for the class. You put in a shift and you will see the results.Labs and OWL's push your grade by one whooping grade. He gives a fair amount of extra credits too. Highly recommended!

nice guy. teaches material that is test specific. will re-answer questions until everyone's specific (sometimes redundant)question is answered. not an easy class, but if you do all OWL (homework) and attend each class, a very high grade is attainable. if you work hard, he will help you in every way. he is a slow grader, which is only negative.

Owen Lofthus is a very good teacher. His presentations in class are clear and organized. He answers without hesitation, although you might get his a taste of his signature sarcasm. He notes the idiosyncrasies of each of his students and helps them accordingly. His door is always open and he has assigned minions..err.. tutors. Vice? Slow grader..

Very helpful when you have questions. He's obviously there to help you learn; he knows his material and can communicate it clearly. He makes use of the Blackboard software - lectures are recorded (helpful for test review), and homework is graded online. I highly recommend him!

Mr, Lofthus is a great teacher and very willing to answer questions. During class, he will actually ask for questions, and wait a few minutes to make sure there are none. It is a running joke that he is "intimidating", but he's really not. Just wait till he wears his Chucknorium shirt to class. Chemistry is a hard subject, but Mr. Lofthus is great!

A great teacher who gets a bad rep. He is very knowledgeable and is there to teach. Students who do not like to be challenged should just take a class with one of those teachers who spoon feeds you everything. This is college. If you want to learn chemistry, go to class, read your text and do the homework - you'll be fine.

Loftus is an AWESOME teacher. I had him for chem 111 and was so sad when I found out he wasn't teaching part two. He truly makes chem entertaining and easy to understand. Was also willing to help at any time. I took chem in high school and hated it, so I wasn't looking forward to this class, but I really learned a lot from him. Would def recommend!

Professor Lofthus is a wonderful teacher. He adds humor to lighten the pressure, and is extremley helpful. He uses every day things to help you remember things; He teaches practically.i love that about him. I think a lot of times he gets a bad wrap because young people don't like to be active learners. Do your part, and you'll excel NO DOUBT!!

Really don't know why he has bad reviews, he was nothing but helpful for our chm 111 class. He tried extremely hard to be sure every one understood and was more than helpful. Also made class interesting everyday and just an overall nice and chill guy! If you honestly want an A in this class, you can get it with his help.

Mr. Loftus is very helpful and cares about how his students do. He has a great sense of humor and if you go to his office, he is more than happy to help you. His class isn't easy, but if you show up and do your work you will get a good grade.

I really like Mr. Lofthus! He is so funny(well he tries to be) and he is more than willing to help all of his students.

My only real complaint is that his homework assignments are 50 questions with each question having around 4 parts each. I'm not a very lazy student, but I think I only was able to finish one of those assignments. As a person he is very nice and tries to reach out to the quieter students. Granted, he is NOT a pushover and not someone to disrespect.

111 is a breeze compared to 112

Mr. Lofthus is a GREAT professor!! I highly recommend his class. Chemistry is a challenging subject, but Mr. Lofthus explains it very well. He's always ready to help so visit his office hours often.

I found him to be a GREAT professor. Extremely knowledgeable about the material and really has a passion for Chemistry. He truly wants his students to earn good grades. There to help and answer any and all questions. Cares about his students. E-mails back very quickly. Well organized & a very fair grader. I would absolutely take him again!

Mr. Lofthus will help you as much as he possible can. He responds well to emails if you have any questions. And keeps office hours open in order to help. He provides endless opportunities to boost your grade, but makes you work for it. It is not handed to you, and I admire that.

He is the man and gives you the chance to get an A if you study. If you study and attend class then you will be good

Mr. Loftus explains chemistry well and his class made chemistry seem attainable and understandable. I learned a lot and began to enjoy chemistry. He is a fair professor who is always willing to help students. Ask questions, do the homework and you'll do well.

I found Mr. Lofthus to be exceptional knowledgable in Chemistry. Not only that, he wishes success on his students. He's a great help in lab if you don't understand it (what's the point if you don't understand) and he actually goes through the test material specifically. Also, having the book is a straight-forward guide to success. Recommended.

He's a great guy with a corky sense of humor. He's tough, but almost any teacher you take will be. He's willing to help and truly cares for his students. Study and you'll do well.

I failed Chemistry in highschcool and had to take Chm 5-11 in college. Before hand, I was nervous I was going to struggle like I had in high school. I am so thankful Lofthus was my teacher. He made chemistry understandable and really seemed like he cared about all of his students passing. I would DEFINITELY recommend him! Great professor!

Took 111 over the Summer. Not sure about how different it would be in a full session, but Mr. Lofthus was incredibly responsive. I don't think it ever took him more than two hours to get back to an email question; even on weekends. Very helpful in a lab setting and ended up offering a number of bonus point opportunities throughout the course.

Summer class, be prepared to dedicate every waking moment of your life to this class in order to get an A. Early on not too bad, but as the month wore on I was choosing sleep over hygiene as the hallucinations from sleep deprivation kicked in. If u work over 20 hours this will be insanely hard to balance. Class was 90% VT kids, they were struggling

Mr. Lofthus is very clear and concise. He tells you exactly what he expects and he's not very lenient when it comes to grading. He doesn't give extra credit often, but when he does, it's by showing up to class! GO TO CLASS! Also, read over the in class examples for the test. His tests are 70% of the grade, but the final isn't cumulative.

Compared to chem at VT this class was very easy. The tests are very easy to pass if you have a basic understanding of the material. He grades lab reports very easy and the homework isn't too bad (only twice a week).

Coming from someone who struggles with chemistry and barely understood Chem 111 with another Prof., Lofthus was willing to work with me and did not make me feel bad or dumb for being lost sometimes. The class is very hard unless chem is your forte, so be ready to work! He explains ideas well and encourages questions and discussion. Great experience

Professor Lofthus isn't a professor just for the money. He genuinely enjoys what he does and he really does care for his students. Attend class, email him questions, and use his office hours as much as possible and you will certainly get a high grade. The best way to study for his tests is by using the self-assessment at the end of each chapter!

Mr. Lofthus is a great teacher! He really cares about his students and wants you to succeed but he will make you work for your grade! I really struggled with Chemistry and he worked with me throughout the semester to help me understand it better. HIGHLY recommend him!!

Lofthus is a great teacher. I took him for both chem 1 and 2 and he was very kind to me. If you go to his office hours he will definitely help you. He wants you to succeed. He records all of his lectures and gets back to you quickly when you email him. Chemistry is difficult and you will have to work very hard to do well, but he makes it doable.

His is very good at making chemistry simple. This class has affirmed my love for science. He grades fairly quickly, is generally responsive to emails, and tells corny jokes in class. He also records lectures, which is very helpful, and twice gave out extra credit. However, he can have a rude tone when you ask questions, but idk if its intentional

Had a great experience with Professor Lofthus in 111. He really cares about his students and is always willing to help if something doesnt click during lecture. He likes participation- he would give extra credit for showing up to class. His test reviews clearly tell you what he wants you to know for test day. Do the problems in the textbook!

Great teacher

Lofthus is very peculiar, like a lot of STEM professors. Sometimes he does struggle to break things down enough for others to understand because he is very knowledgeable. FOLLOW DIRECTIONS IN LAB. He gets irritable. If you ask direct question and participate, then it should be doable. I personally enjoy him and his class.

Professor Loftus is passionate and extremely knowledgeable about chemistry. He is a great teacher, but he expects you to put in the work because it is a demanding and challenging subject. I feel like, with any subject, having the right attitude/mentality goes a long way. Becoming genuinely interested in a subject makes it easier to learn.

This is a demanding, very rewarding course. If you're not interested in the material, though, you'll miss what an excellent course this is and the many benefits of having Lofthus teach it. It's obvious he prioritizes helping his students and he enjoys making CHM accessible. Answers questions promptly and thoroughly. You do have to show up mentally!

I really liked Lofthus. Attendance isn't mandatory but NEVER skip. He will sometimes give out extra credit if you show up to class and not a lot of other people do. He covered the material really well, however during lab, if someone makes him upset, he will stay upset for the remainder of the lab.

I originally took CHM111 with another professor and did not do well, but when I retook it over the summer with Professor Loftus he seemed to really care about his students and make sure everyone understands the material and his tests really reflected the lectures he gives. He is a little strict on lab reports but everything else seemed fine.