Very good professor. Makes things understandable and pleasant.

great teacher

Hard time staying with him during his lectures!!!

he is great! I have learned alot about chemistry ; If you need help he is avaliable certain days of the week at his office...he is a dedicated teacher

AWESOME!!!! Always there to answer questions!

Great Proffessor and very helpful. I took him last semester.

He knows how to represent the subjects in a very simple manner. GREAT teacher :)

He's approachable and nice. The course is tough evn for science majors. Totally recommend this Prof though.

Wow! Graves is the AUTHORITY when it comes to FIU Chem!! Awesome, awesome prof! Some of us practically lived in his office this semester just asking him questions and stuff. He's incredibly knowledgable, very helpful, and has a streamlined way of teaching that makes it easy to follow.

Easy A if the material were easier and with some effort

AWESOME TEACHER!! Always avaliable to help students.

A great teacher and very helpful!!!

He makes the work simple and he's funny when he teaches. The material is hard but he'll help u whenever you want.

GREAT PROFESSOR! HE IS A FAIR ONE TOO.

The class isn't super easy but he is there if you need him. A truly fair individual as well. I would recommend.

i love him! he's very helpful during office hours...he's good at teaching and he has a good sense of humor...the class is based not only on tests, but also on extra work that ends up being helpful in understanding the material if you actually do it....i highly recommend him!

Hard class, but really great guy, very heklpful in office hours

Great teacher! He was veryhelpful with the material. Would highly recommend! He is the bomb when it comes to chemistry!

He is there to help the students and he might be hard on his test but he makes you learn.

very understanding and helpful. he makes chemistry seem fun and easy. but u HAVE TO STUDY HARD for his tests. i definately recommend doing all his practice problems. he has great review sessions.

He is very funny, and laid back. His lectures are very clear. He is also very helpful whenever students have problems... just look out for his tests and make sure you do all the work on time and STUDY HARD!

Professor Graves restored my faith in Chemistry. After failing the AP Chem exam in H.S., I hated the subject with a passion, but he changed all that. I got enough practice for his tests from CSB and WebCT quizzes and his lectures were well organized. I recommend him for your gen chem experience, but don't back down on practicing and studying.

Graves is the best. He takes his time and lays out his lectures clear and precise. He is very helpul. If u are this close to giving up on chem take graves..he will change you..

THis guy is great. he is so cute which makes mego to class.. i love him. he explains very good.

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Awesome teacher!!!

EXCELLENT Teacher. Super Nice Guy, REALLY sparks interest in class. Gives *pop* quizes, uses the clicker (which makes sure your on track in class) for smaller problems which give you your attendance grade in class. Also has Chem Skill Builder Online - If you do all the work, you can ACE this class EASY, if you don't, you will get a C or worse. =)

Great professor, extremely knowledgable. Has an Okie accent, and quite good with the guitar. Great Feedback, need to study for exams. UNITS....UNITS....UNITS!

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This guy brings humor into the classroom, which is necessary when it comes to a subject like Chemistry. He does help you with understanding the lessons, and speaks good engish. All he really assigns you is to read chapters, ChemSkill Builder, and WebCT. I

HES THE BEST CHEMISTRY TEACHER IN FIU. THE CLASS IS NOT EASY BUT IF YOU STUDY YOU WILL GET AN A, HE EXPLAINS REALLY WELL AND HELPS YOU IN EVERYHTING YOU NEED, REALLY RECOMMEND HIM FOR GENERAL CHEMISTRY I AND II. AWESOME!!

If you need to take General Chem I or II, this is the guy. He gets out of his way to help everyone before testing, And he has lots of online resources to help study. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

He's is tremendous person. Very interesting, helful and caring. Remembers everyone by name... amazing. FIU should really fish for professor like Dr Graves. I love him!

If you're gonna take chem, take it with Graves. He can actually teach and he makes the class interesting by conducting experiments during lectures once in a while... He's also always available to help students. Awesome chem. teacher!

He is the best chem teacher

If you actually want to learn chemistry, then Graves is for you. He is the type of teacher that will help you understand the material. The thing is you have to make the effort to do so. He is also fair and is willing to meet with you ouside of class for anything that you might need. Truly a great teacher.

Love him!!! down to earth! and sooo funny :)

HE hand feeds you chemistry so its hard not to do good if you follow waht he says

great teacher keep up with the skillbuilder, the webcts and do his in class examples and you dont need to study much

What Can you expect it's Chemistry so not so0o easy, but he explains to the best of a teachers ability, best on staff for class

Great prof. One of the best. Hard class, but he's always willing to help. He takes his time and makes sure you know the material.

really good professor and always willing to help! make sure you keep up with the chem skill builder because it really helps a lot and any question you have make sure you ask!!! :0)

good prof, class hard, but go to the office hours, you'll have no problem

He is a good professor but you have to be willing to make sure that you do your homework and do the practice problems that he gives you during lecture. His exams are all multiple choice. In this class you MUST STUDY!

Its not an easy class but hes a good professor.

please find me another teacher that would randomly walk around the library during the sunday before the final to ask random students with chem books if they need help.

HE IS AWESOME, EVERYONE KNOWS THAT CHEMISTRY IS NOT EASY AT ALL BUT HE REALLY TRIES TO MAKE YOU UNDERSTAND, HE'S VERY PATIENT AND VERY VERY HELPFUL. AWESOME PROFESSOR, THE BEST I'VE HAD SO FAR. STRONGLY RECCOMENDED

i freakin luv this dude! best teacher i've had...i cant wait to take chem2 w/ him next semester..if ur gonna take chem1 make sure you get him...wat u definitely have to do is study for tests...if u do then ur str8.so as much practice as possible...if u pay attention n do the work u'll definitely love his class!!he also has office hours!!he'll help!

Great professor. Hard class but he is always willing to help. He has office hours all day long. Do the homework and practice the problems for each chapter. If you have to take chem, take it with Graves. I didnt know anything about chemistry before his class an end up getting an A. Very patient and knows all the material.

Awsome professor, the best at FIU. Very clear, very helpful. I loved his chemistry class, and I had never loved a chemistry class before. Got an A!! I feel I really learned something. No, he did not write the chemistry book, but he really knows how to teach the subject. Best professor ever!!!

Awsome professor, the best at FIU. Very clear, very helpful. I loved his chemistry class, and I had never loved a chemistry class before. Got an A!! I feel I really learned something. No, he did not write the chemistry book, but he really knows how to teach the subject. Best professor ever!!!I'm taking him again for CHM 1046!

Great Professor! I loved him! If you study you'll do fine- gave reviews for his test- overall, brilliant and entertaining. =)

graves is an overall good professor. make sure you are ready to learn a week before the semester starts. class is super hard if you don't study. he is willing to help. al you have to do is ask. but nonetheless, class is extremely hard if you have no knowledge of chemistry. just study real hard and stay focues. pay attention in class!

Guy's an awesome teacher, i made some exraodinary scores on his tests like 105% ;-) and i think he's the best.

do the reviews n u should be fine!

Chemistry is a hard class; can't get around that.But Graves is the most helpful professor ever. He will go over anything and everything during office hours, class, and online chat room. He will help you until you "get it." You want an A? Take it with Graves.

If you have to take a chem class, take it with Dr. Graves. He's always there to help students and make the learning easy

Great professor.He cares about students. Weekends before the test he goes to the library to help students. Nights before the test if students request he stays up until midnight on the chemistry chatroom to answer questions.Easy tests.Beleive me I don't like chemistry.

I love this teacher, he's very sweet and helpful. He cares a lot about his students and although his class is not very easy you could still ace it if you're willing to work.

palmer graves is AWESOME. he is an amazing, pleasant person and superb professor. he is always available and willing to help. he is very fair, his teaching style is great bc he attempts to lay out a good chemistry foundation to prepare you for organic. he is very good.

The most helpful professor at FIU. Take him and you won't regret it. I took him again for chem 1046 and got an A again. His office is always crowded with people. He cares about his students and knows his chemistry. I learned a lot. Graves is THE BEST.

Dr. Graves is an awesome professor, the best I’ve ever had. He is very nice and helpful; he is always available for the students. Honestly, chemistry is not easy for me, but with his help and encouragement, I passed the class. You'll be lucky if you have him as a professor!

He is AMAZING!!!!!!!!

He goes quickly during the lectures but you can buy his notes - so don't try to write everything down! If you get lost just got visit him. Before exams he reviews, he always has extra hand outs if you ask for them, and he always gives opportunities to bring up your grade.

he's extremely nice, and very approachable. totally recommend. i wish he taught chem 2 in fall. he gives a lo of work, but it really helps for the tests. he gives extra credit, and gives reviews boefore tests. its not the easiest class, but he teaches it well.

WOW!!! I did not like CHEM at all, I almost fail 1045, but Dr. Graves is just amazing I took him for 1046 and pass w/ and A, he cares for the students,I mean, if you really want to do good and you are having problems, good go to his office he will explain everything to you, there is no reason to fail his class. BEST PROF. In General chemestry.

Great teacher! He makes me want to study chemistry! Take him!

Professor Graves is the most amazing professor I have had at FIU. I took for both CHM 1045 and 1046. He is not only a great teacher but an amazing person. One of the few professor's that genuinely cares about his students. His class is not cakewalk, but he makes sure you learn. He also wrote me a letter of recommendation. He's the best.

I took him for both 1045 and 1046 and he is awesome. He is extremely helpful outside of class, and his tests are from the lecture notes and online quizzes. His class is not hard, you just have to put forth your effort to pass with an A. I passed with a C in both and I barely studied. Take him if you need to learn chem to further your major.

CLASS IS HARD BUT HE OFFERS GREAT HELP

He is just the best professor at FIU. Even when you hate chemistry but does not have an option, you'll end up loving his class.

A good clarifyer

great teacher clear and to the point, great demos. funny and very helpful, chem is hard there is no one that can change that but he really tries to help you out if u ask for help. his classes fill up quick so dont think twice or you might not get a seat.

Enjoyable class makes chemistry bareable for anyone. Very helpful, has time to help anyone with chemistry.

Great professor, he made chemistry easy to learn. Very helpful outside of class time. Dont hesistate to pick his class

Great professor but hard class, don't expect to get an easy A but if you actually go to class and do all the stuff and get good grade on test you can get and A no problem at all, he is always there if you need help u can call him as well, the test are easy if u study the second one is the hardest so don't slack just b/c u got a good grade on the 1.

Good class, work is needed in order to pass the class, but it is an easy A

he is a great teacher and honestly cares about how the student is doing. go to class, listen, and if you still dont understand, his office is always open. my dad passed away and with his help i STILL managed to pull off a c. i strongly recommend him.

Attendance is not required, but is defintiely recommended in order to do well. Dr. Graves is a great professor and will always give you his time if you need something explained. He is consistent, fair and interesting. The course is hard, but if you want to have a good, strong base in chemistry, he is the professor to take.

Dr.Graves is a great professor! His lectures go fast but you can always go online and catch up on your notes! He explains everything extremely well and is readily available if students need extra help. He's a funny guy and excites his lectures by doing intresting demonstrations. The class is challenging but not hard, all you xcan do is put forth th

Prof.Graves is an excellent Prof. He teaches everything that will be on his test. His test IF YOU STUDY are easy. He gives loads of worksheets and has office hours just incase you dont understand something. Overall a great prof! WOuldve taken chem 2 with him but changed my major lol :o)

Great! Nothing else needs to be said.

Graves is a great professor, Read the book and notes and you are set.

Great professor!!!! He's a people-person....nothing else needs to be said. Take him!!!! Best ever!!!!!

I took this professor for both 1045 and 1046 and it is all about practice he means to review constantly the notes he is very patient and it is great to use his office hours he will offer all the time in the world! i barely used the book and only note examples, try those over and over and do all the review sheets online and u will be fine!

CHM 1045&46 Hands down best chem teacher. tests are tricky so you have to know your stuff, clear lectures and he lets you know what's on the test, gives practice sheets for every section and is available in office almost always

good prof. but hard class!!

The class is not easy, but manageable. Just do the homework and keep up with the class. Dr. Graves is an amazing person who is ALWAYS willing to help. And although he doesn't usually answer his email, if you email him through webct, he will.

HE IS THE BEST PROFESSOR IVE SEEN SO FAR!CARES THAT WE LEARN THE MATERIAL. HES FUNNY

I strictly recommend taking this class with Graves . His exams are not hard, he's all about concepts other than making you memorize useless information. He lets you keep 2 exams as study guides for finals. He's fair, i took his 6-wk course, i can just imagine hes much better with the 16 week course :D

I took the 6 week course for Summer A and managed to get a B+. Chem is not an easy subject but Dr. Graves will do the impossible for extra credit and online quizzes that u can take as many times as possible and he'll take the highest grade. He's the best and it's the professor you actually miss. I would def. take him again!!!! :)

Awesome Professor. Took him for Summer A which wasn't that good cause of the fast pace. He always looks for ways to benefit his students. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND HIM TO ANY STUDENT WHO NEEDS TO TAKE CHEMISTRY.

GREAT TEACHER...I DEF. WOULD TAKE HIM AGAIN EXCEPT I AM A BUSINESS MAJOR. GRADE BASED ON 3 TESTS AND FINAL. YOU HAVE TO HAVE A BASIC KNOWLEDGE ABOUT THE MATERIAL TO PASS. VERY HELPFUL/

He is BY Far the best Chem I Professor at FIU. He's very good at explaining the concepts and he's always at your disposition. He does expect you to do HW and he definitely makes you memorize some of the material, BUT you actually LEARN. I loved his class. I got a SOLID A, and I applied what I learned in his class in Chem II. He ROCKS.

HIGHLY RECOMMEND.... TAKE ONLINE. All the tests are online and straight from the book. Read the chapters, take the tests (with the book in front of you), get an A... it's that easy. Tests straight from book.

The Best science teacher ever!!!

He is BY Far the best Chem I Professor at FIU. He's very good at explaining the concepts and he's always at your disposition. He does expect you to do HW and he definitely makes you memorize some of the material, BUT you actually LEARN. I loved his class. I got a SOLID A, and I applied what I learned in his class in Chem II. He ROCKS

graves is an AMAZING chem teacher! he doesnt go off topic and explains well but tries to make it fun at the same time. class is based on 3 tests, a final, hw, online quizzes, clicker points, and extra credit in class quizzes. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND! HE IS THE BEST CHEM TEACHER AT FIU

The best professor at FIU. highly recommend

Great Chem teacher. If you just do the assignments you'll be fine. His really helpful and works out every problem in class so it's really easy to get it. He tries to make chem really fun and every now and then he'll blow something up or do some cool experiment so his students stay motivated. Highly recommend.

The man is a gifted teacher, he explains things very well. But b/c he teaches very well he thinks that it is a good idea to make the tests IMPOSSIBLE! He does not curve. Beware of pop quizzes

He is top at FIU and the best Chemistry professor so far! While doing a demonstration the last day of class, he blew up a gallon water container and set himself on fire! He tries his best to make Chemistry fun, interesting and understandable...Highly recommended! Chemistry is a hard subject but he's great and he makes chemistry awesome!

An excellent chemistry teacher that makes chemistry fun. He truly cares about his students and explains concepts very well. This class is easy as long as you study. BTW, he does crazy demonstrations that keeps you interested in chemistry!

He is a great professor. He makes himself available if you need help. The only reason people give him bad ratings is because they probably did not study. I made sure I got him for Chem II.

Honestly, he could not have done anything more to be a good teacher. Helped alll the time out of class anytime. The only thing that would improve his teaching would be smaller classes but overall the subject is what kills you and how much you have to cover. Best teacher I have ever had.

Dr. Graves is a very nice person and awesome teacher. He is very devoted to what he does, I could not ask for more. He gives good tests that usually have like three interesting questions on them.

I love this guy! Just so u know I HATE CHEMISTRY! But he breaks it down for you,gives countless examples and makes sure you understand the material provided you say something. He can be kind of tricky in exams cause he'll work out the question the wrong way and put that as one of the answers, but he tells you the what the wrong way is in class.

I took chm 1045 with swammy and 1046 with graves. I found graves to be a much better teacher, and easier. He sets up reviews before test on any day, and always trys to find a way to give us more time for the test. Obviously to get a good grade you just have to do all work and pay attention.

His powerpoint/notes are good for understanding, but there are questions you would get on MGC that he did not cover. He is nice, and hands out practice worksheets if you need it. If you can get ahold of his old tests, you will be fine.

Dr.Graves is the best chemistry professor! He actually inspires you to really like chemistry and see its fun and interesting side. I highly recommend him

Dr Graves is an awesome professor! Even though his class is very challenging, he loves his job and knows the material very well. If you don't understand anything he is more than willing to help you after class or before class. I took chm 1045 with him and he helped me all the time!He will give u wkshts - the questions on it are similar to the test!

Dr. Graves is a phenomenal instructor who is one of FIU's most valuable assets. He is not only an effective teacher, but an inspirational one. Although he makes mistakes on occasion, he is the gold standard when it comes to professors. The most difficult aspect of the course was keeping up with the assignments - do them & you'll get at least a B.

Amazing professor. I was warned that his test are impossible and etc. but in reality they were not that hard. All you have to do is simply understand the main concepts. Very funny and makes chemistry fun. I did it during a six week summer and I needed the book for more explanation b/c it was a very fast pace. I would recommend him to anyone.

Awesome teacher! He doesn't make you memorize scientists and their experiments and crap you'll never use for tests. If you do the homework and study you'll get an A.

Dr. Graves is an amazing professor. He will explain and go over anything you don't understand, but usually he makes sure you understand. His lectures are vital to the class although attendance isn't mandatory. He's probably the best professor I've had all semester.

This guy is awesome! Okay, first off, I never touched my textbook.. unless if it was to do prep questions for the exam.. but other than that, never even read the book. He gives some experiments to "wake" us up when chemistry gets too boring, etc. Too bad he isnt teaching chem 1046.. cause i would've been the first to sign up for his class. Just rev

Graves is Graves, the most dedicated teacher you will ever have.

Think the best possible about Prof. Graves. His classes are interesting (you even get to see experiments from time to time!), and if you are serious about learning he will make you understand the content. He really wants his students to learn chemistry. He cares about the future of his students. And yep, he can be fun!

Class isn't easyyyyyy. Just study and do the mastering chemistry and you'll be fine. He makes the class fun and enjoyable with his humor. Attendance isn't mandatory but I recommend going!

Take this class online. It's convenient and an easy A. Just do the practice quizzes (which you are able to take as much as you want), and get at least an 80 on all the exams, and you will most likely get an A.

Best Professor ever! He really knows the material and makes the class very interesting. I got an A but many didn't, make sure not to fall behind from the beginning. Other than that he provides extra help. My only regret is not taking him for CHM 1046.

overall, an effective professor. he's quite dedicated, and he's a fun lecturer. he makes it easy to get an A as long as you do the mastering chem and use webct. attendance isn't mandatory but it's important. he will help you if you visit his office, but he can be harsh at times.

Palmer is very easy going and relaxed. The class is difficult and his tests are really hard. They AREN'T curved! I didn't like how much we were babied, though. He is very slow and wastes a lot of time in class. Also, you have to buy MGC and it is graded, which contradicts my study habits. Large classes are unruly and obnoxious.

Dr. Graves is the best professor ever!! He is very helpful and his lectures are very interesting and fun!! you have to do the homework and study study... but he will go out of his way to help out!! HIGHLY RECOMMENDABLE!!

This professor truly cares about his students. He is always willing to help you, even when it's not office hours. You can always ask him question, and he is very patient. Really made me understand chemistry.I actually decided to major in CHM after takin this class. Teachers really do make an impression. HE IS THE BEST!!!!

He is one of the best professors I have ever met! He is extemely helpful and is enthusiastic when you go to see him in his office hours. But dont think the class is easy, you cant slack on the tests. But nonetheless, he is very clear in teaching and does cool experiments. I am for sure majoring in chemistry after his classes.

Dr. Graves is a good professor. This semester him and Dr. Swammy co-wrote the exams so they were challenging at times. Do the MGC,and take the quizzes. He is tough at times, and he didn't curve our exams, but he does try to help you out as much as he can. My advice is to take CHM 1046 with the professor you had in CHM 1045.

Dr. Graves is the man!

He is a very good professor, but very hard. Make sure that you know everything backwards and forwards. do MGC, quizzes, clicker, anything he gives you. trust me it will be the difference between an A and an A-. I got an A by busting my butt.. he does NOT curve. the most he curved was 5 points for my class. I took swamy for 1046 and liked her better

This guy is awesome! The best professor I've had so far. He's really helpful and sweet and always takes care of things right away. You never go weeks without knowing a test grade or getting a reply to an email because he doesn't waste time. He does fun experiments in the class and so many practice problems that it's impossible to not understand

EXCELLENT PROFESSOR!! he is everything you could possibly want in a college professor. He is extremely helpful and is always willing to go that extra mile for his students. He gives a bunch of extra credit work like mastering chemistry, blackboard quizzes, and chempal, so you have a lot of chances to pull up your grade. I definitely recommend him!

Really not a hard class. Tests are crazy easy compared to the practice tests he gives you. As long as you don't cram and keep up with the work you should be fine.

Graves is an amazing professor. His lectures are thorough and he takes time to make sure you grasp every concept. His syllabus is designed so that even with low test scores, you can recover your grade with online work, quizes, and mastering chem. Go to class ad stay on top of your online work. I highly recommend taking Graves!

Graves is a great professor, if you must take CHM 1045 it should be with him. He is very clear about everything in class including the fact that the only way to pass is by studying and keeping a week ahead of class. He offers curves for his test which helped me tremendously. However CHM 1045 is not an easy class so don't expect it to be!

Prof. Graves class can be interesting if you really enjoy chemistry. He is helpful, but the tests are a little too hard. Need to keep up and try to pay attention in class and you'll pass. No A's guaranteed

BEST TEACHER EVER!!! I had Swamy before and never passed one of her quizzes. I get the material with him and my grades are the best!

Didn't pass the class due to the fact that I signed up for way too many courses that semester but Doctor Graves is an EXCELLENT teacher! He makes you truly understand what he's teaching and is very helpful. Study, study, study and practice, practice, practice! That's the only way to ace this class because those two elements go hand in hand.

Dr. Graves is the best chem teacher ever! If you're debating whether to take Swamy or Graves, PICK GRAVES!! I had Swamy back in the fall and failed... retook the class with Graves and passed with an A! :) He is SUPER helpful and stimulates interest and participation, and most importantly he makes the material UNDERSTANDABLE and fun to learn!

Graves is so nice and a great teacher :)The class is a little tough but nothing you can't manage. I took the class in the summer and got an A. Try to do as much practice problems as you can and ask around for friends who have taken the class. This way you can have more test questions to study off of.

one word: AMAZING. =]

I agree with the previous rating AMAZING! He is crystal clear. Attendance is not mandatory but go b/c u never know if he is going to set something on fire or blow something up or show videos of something blowing up! AWESOME!

Best Teacher ever!!! His classes are perfectly clear, also fun, he always links the class with examples from real life, BUT MOST OF ALL he cares about the students. He will spend as much time as you need to, to help you. HE IS WONDERFUL!!!

Do not take chemistry with anyone else but Graves!! He is the BEST! He is so sweet and really knows how to teach chemistry. You have to study if you want to pass the class. His tests can be hard but its totally doable. I love him! He is so awesome!

taking chemistry as a science major? Graves is the way to go! His tests are difficult if you dont put effort, but if you do the online questions and go to every lecture, you should get a passing grade. He is also very friendly and will answer any concerns you have with the class. Very calm, funny, and knows his stuff. YOU WONT GO WRONG WITH GRAVES!

excellent at letting the students understand he is very personable but can be corny. he teaches in different ways so the majority of the class can learn. best way to go to learn chemistry. i am actually interested into the class now and i have taken it 3 other times i will be passing now that i understand the concepts.

Makes Chemistry understandable for everyone. Gives lots of homework that helps boost your grade and understanding of material. Sweet guy, always looking out for his students. Has zero tolerance for talking/ texting during lecture. Overall, great guy. Easy to pass his classes.

Professor Graves is an amazing teacher!! He actually cares about his students and makes sure that they are doing well. I definitely recommend getting his notes for the class and going to chempal. The extra work from both helps sooo much!

He was an amazing professor! He is willing to help anyone who wants it! He makes class interesting so it is easy to go. In order to succeed you need to go to class and reading the textbook is helpful if you don't understand what he is teaching.

This class is not easy, chemistry has never been easy though. But Dr. Graves devotes his time to making sure we learn the material. I did not do well on the exams but I still passed this class. He gives a lot of extra help!

Chemistry isnt meant to be easy, but Graves helps you where he can. Always explains and is always there for extra help... (He would print out the book for you if he could). He's really nice and sincere... Attendance is very helpful but not mandatory. Take him! Your sure to pass this class with a little work and his help!!!

Amazing professor! If you have to pick between him and Swamy pick HIM!!!! He is more clear when explaining and gives real life examples that relate to the material.I've had swamy days he was sick and trust me its not the same. He is corny and keeps you awake! Take him!

Absolutely AMAZING.Professor Graves goes above and beyond to help out his students and explain concepts if need be. However it is not a primarily easy course you get what you put into it. With tools like Graves and dedication, success is insured for this course.

What a wonderful teacher. Chemistry is not an easy subject but the way he explains things is so crystal clear. He is also EXTREMELY helpful during his office hours. He will try his very best to help his students do well on in subject and he is just a really really sweet and kind hearted man in general. WE LOVE YOU PROFESSOR !

Wonderful Chemistry professor! Had him for Chem I and was so impressed that I'm now taking him for Chem II. He takes his time and does plenty of examples to make sure the class understands the material. Do the homework and exam reviews and you should do fine. He also outlines exactly what you should know for the tests in the notes. TAKE HIM!

Graves is just awesome. People will say what they want about some professors, but Graves is just the kind of teacher that nobody will find a problem with. He's clear, friendly, and even funny a lot of the time during lecture. You should be fine if you just go to class and do the online hw

Graves is the BEST chemistry professor. If you need help his door is open ALWAYS and he will patiently work you through everything, He is an amazing professor. Anyone who calls him rude must have not tried.TAKE HIM You will NOT regret it.

Dr Graves is very helpful outside of class, I had him for the Summer term and it was very hard to keep up, but it is possible. It's challenging, but don't give up, seek his help during his office hours, and practice at home from past tests.

Took him for a summer semester (6 weeks), i'm horrible in math and chemistry and he made it so interesting. He is no doubt the best chemistry teacher that I ever had! He makes class fun and he's so helpful. He really cares for his students and wants them to pass! Take him and you won't regret it! Just don't slack and you'll be fine!!!!

Great teacher,explains clearly and is always willing to help you during his office hours .His tests are hard but if you study and understand the material you will do fine .I strongly recommend him :)

He is NOT easy, but then again it is Chem 1. He offers a lot of easy points like MGC and iClicker quizzes but he's pretty boring and yells at the class every 10 minutes for talking too much. The tests are difficult unless you're really good at math.

He's amazing! I had this professor for 1045/1046 and he explains everything extremely well. If you need more help, just go to his office hours! I will admit that his exams are a little challenging, but just do the HW and read the textbook! All of the negative comments posted are students who do not put any effort at all!

great professor. its as if he enjoys teaching...so learning is simple. chemistry is hard by itself...you just have to put your head in the game and listen...cuz hes more than happy to help.

Honestly, compared to his colleagues, Graves tries to make chemistry fun and easy. His tests are tricky so be careful but he DOES curve at the end. He's an amazing professor because he cares about how his students perform so go to lectures and follow along and you'll be fine.

What a wonderful professor!I have so much respect for him.He actually teaches and wants you to understand the material. Go to his office!He is usually there if he is not in the middle of a class!The tests are difficult, but what I recommend the most is to use past tests as a guide. Questions are similar to those tests. He does curve at the end.

The Best Professor in the entire school( at least in my opinion)! He is amazing!!! He actually care about his students and realizes that most of his students want to do something important and actually helps them achieve their goals. I love coming to class because I know i'll learn something! I wish he taught all the Chemistry classes.

amazing professor. He actually cares about students and makes chemistry fun. He does demos and is quite humorous. You will love him! very helpful during office hours.

He is the most caring professor if you go to his office hours he provides with you with worksheets very similar to the tests. f you have a question go to his office hours he very willing to help you with anything you need. TAKE HIM !

Really great professor who is objectively interested in each individual's performance. Makes himself available to anyone needing his additional support to understand concepts.

Easy professor. Take his class, he is funny and he makes chemistry interesting. The test are okay and the HW is very easy.

I did so well on the exams. He has a lot of other things that he bases the grade on that can really hinder you, as it did me. Be on top of things when taking this class. Be sure to check Mastering Chemistry every day, because he likes to put them up the same day they that are due. Other than that, he's a great professor. You will learn.

Best Chemistry professor at FIU. One hell of a curve! Does demonstrations in class to help better understand the material. It's NOT an EASY A! The exams are hard and a bit tricky. He's always available to help students before and after class.

Graves is the best chemistry teacher at FIU! He explains concepts thoroughly and makes sure his students are understanding. He is always available at office hours. Recommend him for 1045/1046.

this is a good gen chemistry professor, however you do have to study for his exams very well because they are not easy. they can be tricky so get used to his testing style and don't be tricked. pay attention to his conceptual questions cuz they can be tricky. he has a resurrection final which can save your grade so do well on that

Graves is a really great professor who is objectively interested in each individual's performance. Makes himself available to anyone needing his additional support to understand concepts. He would hand grade my test for minor mathematical errors. Helped my grade. Tests are hard but chm pal and mastering chm helps a lot. He is AMAZING.

Professor Graves is a great professor. He always encourages his students to do their best in the class, he'll even send a congratulatory email if you did really well in the class. Just treat the class seriously.

CAN I JUST SAY I LOVE THIS PROFESSOR. HONESTLY THE BEST CHEMISTRY PROFESSOR AT FIU. HE IS VERY CLEAR IN WHAT HE EXPECTS ON HIS TEST. HE GIVES ALOT OF DIFFERENT MATERIALS TO STUDY FROM. HIS PRACTICE EXAMS ARE VERRRRY SIMILAR. I LEARNED SO MUCH IN HIS CLASS IT IS NOT HARD AT ALL TO GET AN A IN HIS CLASS. TAKE HIM AND STUDY, WONT REGRET IT.

I took graves for both Chem 1 & 2 he was amazing. I learned so much from going to lectures and practicing. He was always there to help his office door was always open to all. He truly is called to teach and if you choose him you won't go wrong. Easy straight forward and helpful.

Professor Graves is by far my favorite teacher at FIU! I use to despise the word chemistry, but I took him and got an A (94%) in the class. Just read the chapters, do all the homework that he assigns as well as the practice worksheets, and study with people who are serious about the material! By far the best!

Every professor has their own style of teaching. Each student has their own style of learning. Dr. Graves's style of teaching will appeal more to the student that likes to get straight to the point. He is actually the only professor that has ever emailed me congratulating me on an exam grade. He is a great professor, I just learn differently.

Honestly, he was the best professor I had so far in college. I had a very difficult time transitioning into chemistry because I never took chemistry and he was willing to help me with everything he could. He loves his students and cares about all of them. I learned a lot in his class. Take his class, I promise you won't regret it!

best professor I've ever seen, he goes out of his way to help his students.

I had professor Graves for chem 1 and chem 2. He is by far the most caring professor I have ever had, and has a true passion for teaching and for chemistry. He is very approachable, and is always willing to help you when you visit his office.

Best professor I've ever had in FIU, hands down. Always available and willing to help you. He's a good balance, can be very stern when he needs to be, but he's also very kind and understanding to you when you need him to be. Love him!!

Dr. Graves is the best professor at FIU. He is very helpful and sincerely cares for his students. He will give you all the help possible to succeed in this course. I would 100% recommend him to anyone. My all time favorite professor.

As long as you pay attention in class, study & do the homework you should be fine! Stay on top of your work- it's easy to get behind

Dr. Graves is one of the best professors at FIU. You just need to read the book, do all the practice sheets and your assignments and you will get a good grade. I've never had a professor before that send me an email telling me how well I did on the test.

Dr. Graves is one of the best professors at FIU. You just need to read the book, do all the practice sheets and your assignments and you will get a good grade. He even motivates his students sending emails telling how well they did on the test.

Dr. Graves is the man. Just trust me and take his class. you will learn so much and he's not harsh on grading

Dr. Graves is amazing, there are not many professors like him at FIU. He explains the concepts thoroughly and gives very fair exams. If you do not pass this class, you are honestly not trying very hard. He gives you all the tools! Plus he is just an awesome guy, super nice, helpful and approachable. Take him, and AVOID SWAMY!!

BEST TEACHER EVER !! I loved him, he is so helpful he actually teaches and makes sure everyone understands the material before moving on and everything he teaches is relevant to the class. There is no wasting time.

Graves is a great professor, he spends time doing experiments to demonstrate what was just taught, or about to be taught. He assigns a lot of work, and reading, DO IT! Very helpful. Do not take this course during the summer! Do the Chempal tutoring! always helpful and available. He makes jokes, but takes his class seriously, stays on topic

Very Helpful, very nice, very easy! If you do the homework you be be prepared for the exams. GO to class though because clicker questions could be on the exam. He gives you lots of practice sheets and practice exams. If you need help utilize his office hours, he is very approachable.

Nice guy, explains things pretty clearly just need to stay on top of his hw which is all online. He just gives a midterm and a final which he gives reviews for so its pretty hard to fail his class.

AMAZING professor, best I have ever had. Chem is not an easy class an he does not give free A's but he helps if you put in effort and reach out to him. He is a really great guy that cares for his students and if you try gives you all the help in the world. As long as you put in the effort you can pass.

. Graves is a a very helpful man who really wants you to succeed, but he makes the exam ridiculously hard by putting a lot of Roman numeral questions . HIS EXAMS underestimate what you learn that's why the class average was a C + as opposed to B+ in swamy which I took and got an A. Don't take this guy if you care about your GPA , difficult exams .

very easy online class. I would definitely recommend his class. Quiz and test (Lowest are doped)

What an amazing teacher. For sure one of the best at FIU. Be SURE to get him. Although there is a lot of homework, it's quick and easy.

Graves is great. He makes everything look easier & gives a lot of worksheets that definitely help. There is online HW. His exams are not that bad but STUDY. Just make sure you dont take the class during summer unless its the only one. He took too long at the beginning and rushed at the end. I enjoyed the class & I used to think I hated Chem.

If you don't know anything about Chemistry, I recommend to take CHM1025 (intro to chem course) before CHM1045. Every chem professor in FIU does flipped class, which means you must learn on your own and they'll give you worksheets in class. He doesn't teach, he briefly touches the material because you should know it before each lecture.

BEST PROFESSOR I HAVE EVER HAD. His exams are easy if you attend the reviews and pay attention to the lectures. Take advantage of the LAs, especially Adiva. she's great. Graves is a very nice professor, with a nice sense of humor and he gives a great lecture.

Although he is a GREAT teacher, he doesn't teach much, as he does flipped classroom. When he teaches -although for a very short time period- you understand the material. He is funny and he keeps the class interesting. The tests are not hard if you study for them. There are a lot of Connect HW and Prep Quizzes so be prepared for a lot of homework.

Great professor. F I U needs more professors like Dr. Graves. He has his students best interest at heart at all times. His door is always opened, even if you are not in his class. His exams are similar to the content covered in class. Homework and studying is important to passing this class, after-all, it is Chemistry.

An overall easy class. If you do the learn smart assignments, homework, and pay attention in the lectures; you'll have a pretty easy time.

His teaching style is very straight and to the point. As long as you pay attention, take good notes, and complete the handouts/Homework you should do well. Always work on the online practice problems and go over the packets before the exams. He posts reviews for past exams, which are also good to take a look at.

He's a great professor! His class IS flipped classroom, which means you learn on your own combined with active learning. But honestly, just showing up to class is what you need to do to understand the material. He is very clear and makes chemistry easy for you! Exams are easy if you STUDY for them. His office is always open! great person!

He's class is easy if you do the work! Do the homework and quizzes online (you can't fail the quizzes). Go to class (do the work in class). If you go for him for help, he will help you (it's like having tutor, except better). Don't be afraid to ask questions. Helps DRC students really well. Go to the reviews, and chempals

Graves is phenomenal. He cares for his students. I would periodically go to his office and ask for extra practice worksheets and he would personally email them to me. VERY helpful in class lectures. Had a friend who has test-taking anxiety and he let her take the exams alone. Keep up with the homework and DO PRACTICE PROBLEMS! CHEM 2 IS PRACTICE.

Amazing professor, really sweet and kind. will help you out with anything you have. also his TA is very handsome

Chem II is not a class you want to slack in! Do the connect homeworks and actually work hard on them, pick someone good to study with, go to chempal, asks the LAs for help, go to his office hours, get additional tutoring if needed, because this class will weed out the slackers! A lot of people dropped after the 1st and 2nd exam.

this prof. is great!! i took him summer A, i work full time and still passed the class with a B, you need to really study, practice and do the connect hw. If you don't you will fail. He gives 5extra credit points for chempal, attendance counts, 2 tests(21 q's) and a final(30 q's). final replaces lowest test, & gives pop quizzes.

Wonderful Professor. He gives you all the tools necessary for you to do very well. It is up to you whether you use those tools or not. Go to chempal, do the homework, TAKE NOTES in every lecture, go to class everyday, and participate in lecture then you will do amazing!

The best professor I have ever had in my life. I'm really Bad at chemistry (Really bad) I used to study every day 2 hour minimum. I always went to his office asking practice question and that help me a lot. At leat for me Chemistry is really hard . He gives a lot of extra credit and the exams are really fear. His the BEST i got an A

You'll have a lot of chances to get a good grade,the HomeWork help u a lot and the practices chm2 is easier than 1. He is amazing, are about the student and he help them to be successful. He will do his best in teach you everything necessary in a simple way. Take him I recommend him. Sweet professor ever. He is the Best. I hate Chm but he is great

One of the best professors I've had-not so much for his teaching (which is good) but the respect and care he has for his students. Go to his office hours and chemPal. Do those worksheet. Those worksheets are genius. They really prepare you for the exams, make sure you understand them.

Great at helping you one on one, and travels around the class during assignments to assist in anything you need. Hes calm and patient, and makes sure you understand before moving on.

Great professor, not a boring class whatsoever. Will have you working in groups and gives very little homework. He puts people on the spot but overall a nice guy.

Professor Graves is fantastic! He breaks up chemistry so well that people understand it with no problem. He doesn't have much to grade, so study for his exams. His exams are easier than the practice work that he makes you do in groups. He is always willing to help you for anything.

take him. best one out of the professors offered.

I had Professor Graves for both Gen Chem 1 and Gen Chem 2. He's really sweet. The first semester I got a B and got an A the second semester. I suggest if you are struggling to see him and even go to GL120 for tutoring. The hw does not weigh very much so make sure you do well on exams and don't be afraid to ask the LA's lots of questions.

Take him any time. You will learn and have lots of fun. You read correctly. He explains amazing and breaks down complex ideas into simple terms for those who have never seen chemistry before in their lives. I wouldn't take it in the summer simply because is ALOT!!!! I took it I know. TAKE ALL YOUR CHEMISTRY WITH HIM.

Graves is the best!!!!!!!Fair exam (17-20 Q's,) online homework, Tophat extra credit

funny and caring, cute old man like my grandfather

One small hw every class, online assignments, fair exam, attendance points, fun class! Go to lecture and make sure you understand everything. Of course this class involves work, IT'S CHEMISTRY, but Dr. Graves makes all the concepts accessible and fun, not overwhelming. To prepare for the exams make sure you go to Chempal and do plenty of practice.

Dr. Graves was really gemreat professor. He knows how to teach his students without losing their interest. He does give extra credit and gives you many resources to study for your tests but you have to do the work to pass

Hes awesome!!! His fall 2017 class suffered due to Irma, but his teaching style is very engaging. Theres a small hw every class and a ressurection final, go to chempall, put in the work and you will succeed! Theres online hw, attendance, participation (hw), and exam grades are a large part of the grade, but they are fair. Hes a fun a teacher.

PROFESSOR GRAVES IS AMAZING. I had him for both chm 1045 and chm 1046, at first I was not his biggest fan but he is the greatest and kindest professor I have had. I am horrible at chemistry but he does everything he possibly can to help. This class is the only class Iv gone to office hours for and they are 100% worth it. Not a lot of homework btw

Honestly this was the easiest class in the world. Quizzes are used for extra credit, and exams are not difficult. information is all online. I'm an SLP major and I needed to fulfill a chem credit. BEST chem class ever, and I suck at chemistry. I basically forgot I had the class. Never studied.

If you are not willing to work, you will fail in this class. You will never get by in life if you don't work. If you are pursuing something medical, Graves is the one to take. The other teachers will prepare you passing, while Graves will prepare you for success. Try to pay attention in class and go to his office hours, he's there to help you. :)

He is a great professor who I would definitely take again, Chemistry 1045 isnt a big deal but you do gotta study for it.

If you arent good at chem take him and go to his office hours hes honestly such a great person and a great teacher. I would gladly take him for my other chemistry courses. His exams are not easy but chem requires LOTS of work and practice.

Professor Graves is most definitely the best CHM1045 and CHM1046 professor you will ever have. He is funny and cares a lot about his students. There is homework but it is a manageable amount and will help you to understand the material. Attendance is a part of your grade so it's safe to say it is mandatory. He explains very well and is involved.

Really nice prof. He is caring and really wants you to learn. There are 4 exams including the final. Couple pages from the workbook as homework are assigned after the class and are due the following class. Hes really chill and has plenty of TAs to help too.

How to get an A in this class: 1. Sign up for TLC- it's actually helpful + Extra C 2. Attend Chempal weekly- easy 10 EC points 3. DO not skip class 4. make sure you understand every topic, practice if you need it 5. Study for exams- they make up a large portion of your grade 6. Always remember that Chem 1 is easier than you think, you got this

Professor Graves was amazing!! He's the best chemistry professor at FIU by far! Make sure you take advantage of the many extra credit opportunities he gives because the class can be difficult. BEWARE OF THE SECOND EXAM!!!!!! The second exam is difficult regardless of the professor you take because they all have the same exams. 10/10 recommend.

Graves and Swamy are the best Proffesor for chem 1045 & 1046. Very clear and holistic lectures . TLC and chempal for extra credit. Not too much homework

Dr. Graves is a great professor, he wold help you on any questions or problems you had. He was very accessible outside of class.

Professor Graves is the best chemistry professor at FIU. I would highly recommend. He breaks things down and makes a difficult subject very manageable. Make sure to attend class, do the homework, and do the extra credit and you will be guaranteed an A or B. He's amazing.

Graves is awesome. Straight to the point and a great lecturer. You can tell he's passionate and loves his job.

Dr. Graves is amazing! Took this class Summer A in 6 weeks & it was great with him. His lectures are awesome. You have to come to class, he gives attendance points & if you miss a lecture you'll be pretty lost because he doesn't really use the book. Several homework platforms but not very hard. 2 exams & the final, not bad at all. Great professor!

I took Professor Graves for CHM1045 and next semester will be taking CHM1046 with him again. He makes you love chemistry and teaches it in a way that you will understand it. Great professor and very accessible outside of class.

He is one of the best professors I have had, totally recommend him; he only has one class per semester and it fills up the fastest because he is head of the department and he is the best. Chemistry is a hard class but he explains it very well; you have to put from your part and study. The workbook is your best friend in that class; ask la for help.

Took him for chem 1 and 2. Really great professor, really cares about students, he proved this during COVID-19. A LOT of extra credit opportunities, tests are like practice tests. To get an A, go to TLC/Chempal, read the chapters in the workbook, and go to the Friday night reviews. You got this! Just work for it!

I had the honor of having him for CHM1045 (General Chemistry 1) and he was absolutely amazing. Chemistry is not an easy course but his knowledge made all of the information comprehensible. Aside from the extra credit opportunities, he provides LA's to increase YOUR success, and he curated his own workbook<-- this workbook is GOLD!!!! Study A!

Dr. Graves is a great professor. General Chemistry is a difficult course especially on Zoom however, he provides a lot of extra practice and resources for help outside of class. Missing one class puts you many topics behind-I advise against it. Get ready to work for your grade. He does not curve. Very pleased with him.

Not bad, the TAs help, so if your TA sucks the class becomes harder, try to switch TAs. Gives many practice exams to study and are really similar to the actual exam. Hw helps you learn the material. You have to have your camera on in class, he might randomly pick on you to answer question. I got a 95 and 102 on the first exams and have a 93% rn.

I love Dr. Graves! I took him CHM1045-1046 in 2020-2021 and the course was taught over zoom. Practice tests are necessary to ace tests. He is super willing to meet outside of class. Chemistry isn't an easy course, but provides you with lots of practice and ways to succeed. There are lots of participation points amd extra credit to help out.

TAKE THIS PROFESSOR! He allows you to work at your own speed. He only makes mandatory due dates for the 3 exams (not proctored). If science is not your strongest subject, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND Professor Graves. Easy A, guaranteed!

Dr. Graves is such an amazing professor and person. He is willing to work with you until you understand the concept and will not be impatient. He gives several practice tests so that you can do well. His lectures are also very clear and he gives you plenty of opportunities to practice with the LA's! Take him, it will help your understanding and GPA

Dr. Graves teaches difficult concepts clearly. He is caring and has a friendly personality! He provides more than enough practice thru homework and practice tests. Attending class and practicing with the practice tests is the best way to study for exams. Don't slack on the homework and quizzes. This class is based on lecture and active learning.

Dr. Graves is just IT. I genuinely believe that he will make your experience in Chem worthwhile and fulfilling. Chempal offers the ability to obtain ExC points throughout the course, and each exam allows you 5 ExC. He actually is a teacher in the best sense of the word, really cares for his students. Took in 6 weeks and still got an A.

3 exams + final, lots of ALEKS homework, and more. Teaches well and will answer any question multiple times if needed. Gives study guides that are way easier than exams. Not easy to obtain the A.

3 tests, accumulative resurrection final, ALEKS, quizzes, lots of hw. Graves taught me sm this semester and he gives a lot of practice sheets on the topics. Friday night review EC, practice exams for the tests which are usually easier than the test tbh. not an easy A u gotta work hard.