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Paul Krause

Chemistry - University of Central Arkansas

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CHEM1450 - 5.0 rating

8am chemistry never looked so good

CHEM1450 - 5.0 rating
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CHEM1450
Jan 3, 2003

Wooowooo! He's a Silver fox! 8am chemistry never looked so good!

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CHEM1450
Feb 17, 2003

If you can make a 70 or so on each test u can pull a B

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CHEM1451
Feb 26, 2003

really a good guy but sometimes his classes are a little hard to understand even if you keep up with the reading

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CHEM
Mar 2, 2003

Ugh...this man is THE DEVIL!!!!

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CHEM
Mar 5, 2003

chem. never looked so good.

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CHEM1450
Nov 2, 2003

what a hottie!! never wanna miss a class... for more than one reason.. tough, but likeable. ahyeahyeahyeahyeah (take the class and you'll get that)

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CHEM1450
Nov 19, 2003

he is a very good teacher. he really helps you out in labs

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CHEM1450
Dec 8, 2003

Lab is only 20% but easy. No bonus. Tests are okay. The reviews are nice but sometimes almost completely different from tests! Uses Webct quizzes with multiple chances. Also reopens them at the end of sem so you can get all the missed points.

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CHEM1450
Dec 8, 2003

No Comments

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CHEM
Dec 10, 2003

No Comments

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CHEM1
Dec 11, 2003

he does not make things clear all the time, and doesnt explain well. nice guy but his teaching is not the best. if you have had chem in high school and got an A then you could get a B easily, and an A is you study a little bit. his final exam is easy too

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CHEM1450
Apr 2, 2004

Sometimes gets a little excited in class, and seems depressed when no one can answer his questions in lecture.

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CHEMISTRY
Apr 21, 2004

He's very smart but almost too smart to come down to your level if you're new in this field. Always shows up for class. He loves responses from his class & to know that they are understanding him. He'll ask often if everyone understands the material.

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CHEM
Aug 15, 2004

Best chem teacher at UCA. He is so helpful.

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CHEM1450
Oct 20, 2004

Good teacher, alright at explaining ideas. Easy lab, but tests are challenging.

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CHEM1450
Oct 28, 2004

so hot.. haha, his class is hard though if you dont understand chemistry very well, he is always there to ask questions to, but not very good at explaining how to get to the answers... quizes online, test are easy compared to review, you do the review in lab one day, so thats good

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CHEM1450
Nov 9, 2004

He's nice, makes no sense.

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COLLEGECHEMI
Nov 19, 2004

Dr. Krause is a good guy, and a good teacher too. I'd never had a single class of chemistry before his, and I did well in it. He's really funny (I'm still laughing about his description of a "single displacement") - and rather excitable too - jumps up and down and shouts during class.

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CHEM1450
Nov 22, 2004

Dr. Krause is a pretty good guy to take this class from. Graded homework is quizzes on WebCT (hint: work with a partner or 3). Plenty of points. Funny correlations between elements' electonegativities and human attractiveness. Labs are fairly easy. Very knowledgable of Chem. Take for EASY B-C.

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CHEM
Nov 22, 2004

Took him last year and he was a great teacher. Very smart, very funny, and very helpful. Enthusiastic about the subject.

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CHEM1450
Dec 10, 2004

Krause is my favorite professor at UCA. He's always helpful if you have questions and super nice. If I was older I think we would be best friends!! Study hard for his tests.

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CHEM1450
Dec 11, 2004

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COLLCHEM12
Dec 15, 2004

I loved him as a professor. The labs were easy but some were long. His tests aren't too bad but do require a lot of preparation. dont get behind in material and if you can try to read ahead before the lecture. He likes those who speak up in class whether you're right or wrong.

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CHEM1450
Jan 13, 2005

Fun teacher, but not very helpful outside of class. Be prapared to do all of the learning on your own because he doesn't go into great detail in class. Online quizes are easy points, and he opens them back up at the end of the semester. He was hard, but I would take him again!

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CHEMI
Feb 8, 2005

I had Dr. Krause for Chem I nad I managed to make perfect on web-ct and my lab,but I passed only two exams. I still managed to have a C. This is a very challenging class, but if you read nad study you will get a passing grade.

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CHEM
Apr 5, 2005

can make things difficult but easier than other chem teachers

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CHEM2
Apr 7, 2005

Dr. Krause is a nice guy. Labs are usually short and easy points. Web CT homework is easy points too. Know your material inside and out for the test. Those multiple choice can be a killer. I thought all of his test were very easy but I made a C on every one. BE PREPARED.

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CHEM2
Apr 9, 2005

Dr. Krause might seem cool in class, but he's the biggest a-hole outside of class. He is the person responsible for me not being a Pre-pharmacy major anymore for calling me a failure to my face, even though i had a B at the time in his class. If you want to keep your self-confidence, don't take hi

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CHEM1451
Apr 20, 2005

He doesn,t explain the material very well. You pretty much are left on your own to teach yourself. His lectures are very unclear and often times when he is working problems on the board, he jumps around. I have no problem with him as a person but his teaching methods are really difficult to grasp.

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CHEM1451
Apr 26, 2005

I hate his teaching method. He doesn't really teach, you have to learn it all by yourself. The WebCT quizzes and labs are easy points, but his tests suck. He gives you a study guide, but yet there are questions on the tests that he's never even done in class. He is entertaining, but not the best.

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CHEM1400
May 11, 2005

best chem teacher ever

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CHEM
Aug 24, 2005

i didn't like his lectures (didn't make sense half of the time) i'm always trying to follow what he's saying.. he applies a lot of stuff to life. picks on those he likes and ignores those he doesn't like. i didn't really like him as a teacher or a person.

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CHEMISTRY
Aug 31, 2005

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CHEM1AMP2
Sep 11, 2005

he is really funny, and nice and helpful if you go to him, the class is pretty easy, and he is pretty cute for a grandpa w/ a fake hip

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PHYSCHEM1
Oct 21, 2005

best chem teacher I ever had

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CHEM1
Nov 17, 2005

Great guy. Very laid back and easy going. Class is not that hard. Labs are easy and will help boost your grade. Make sure and take WebCT quizzes and use the online practice tests and study guide.

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CHEM12
Nov 18, 2005

Great guy, loves to help you out if you come to his office. WebCT quizzes are a cinch, and you can retake them at the end of the semester to get perfect scores on them. Tests are hard, especially the multiple choice. Very easy to think you did well and end up making a C. His personality and teaching style make the class a blast.

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CHEM1450
Nov 22, 2005

this class sucks, especially if you do not need it

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CHEM1450
Grade: A+
Nov 23, 2005

If you do not have a very good understanding of chemistry from high school, do NOT take him. He rushes through things, jumps around, and expects you to already be a genius at chemistry. He can't teach, he just stands up there and babbles. One day, he talked about bread pudding! Web-CT and Lab points are easy, but his test really do suck.

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CHEM1450
Nov 28, 2005

Pretty easy class. Make sure to take the WebCT quizzes and do well on labs and ur sure to pass. Cool teacher, nice guy.

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CHEM1
Dec 14, 2005

Ok, he is not the best teacher in the world, but if you do your webct stuff, the test will be much easier, I promise... he is a very cool guy that makes chem. intereting and fun!! Very good guy!! I recomend him!!

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CHEM1451
Jan 10, 2006

Krause was recommended to me as one of the easier Chem 2 teachers... but I ended up making a B in his class. If you are better at the math part of Chemistry (as I am)... he is not the guy to take. He teaches more concepts and applications to life than math problems... take him if you are into chemistry as it is in the world... not on paper

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CHEM12
Apr 3, 2006

Dr. Krause is great! The class is hard but he makes it relevant and interesting. He is very approachable if you need help, and he's funny in class. I had him for Chem 1 & 2 and I would take him again if I could!

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CHEM1
Apr 18, 2006

Great Teacher just a hard class.

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CHEM
Apr 21, 2006

I would not recommend this man if you don't have a good background of chemistry, he teaches you as you already know it from high school, lectures are vague and reviews with practice exams helps some and expect to find things on the test that makes you go "huh", will not prepare you well for the upper level classes o chem, cell bio

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1451
Apr 27, 2006

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1451
May 9, 2006

Good teacher for someone who already understands chemistry very well. Is interesting but I wouldn't reccomend for someone who isn't very good in chemistry.

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CHEM1450
Aug 24, 2006

I recommend Dr. Krause. I took him for Chem I in Summer I. He got off track sometimes and went on tangents about Wisconsin and his grandchildren, but other than that, he was a good teacher. He has practice exams on his website and practice HW problems: I didn't read the chapters, I just did the tests and HW and got an A.

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CHEM1450
Oct 6, 2006

So he is so random..lol. It's kind of funny. I did really well on the homework and in labs but terrible on the tests. He is really funny but not so good of a teacher.

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CHEM1450
Oct 17, 2006

When other students say that he teaches expecting you to already be a whiz at chem, they aren't joking. I had no chem experience and was so freaking lost in the class. He is super nice and very eager to help you out after class, but even when he explains stuff to you, you are still expected to know a little bit more than what you really do.

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CHEM1450
Nov 12, 2006

He is an extremely SMART and nice man. He's very willing to help his students. He gives enough assignments to assist with grades. I did well on everything but the tests. However, that was my fault NOT his. He posts study guides and practice exams on WebCT before his tests. I was just never good at science.

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CHEMI1450
Nov 16, 2006

He knows what hes teaching, however i didnt always. Expects alot of you...Has interactive powerpoints. Labs let out early. You always think you do good on tests, but you usually dont!

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CHEM1450
Dec 19, 2006

Really cool. He is funny. He is a good teacher, but he expects you to come prepared to the tests. I would certainly recommend him. Makes lab fun too.

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CHEM1450
Aug 8, 2007

best 1450/1451 chem teacher at uca. the class is gonna suck no matter who ya take, but at least u'll get a few laughs from dr. krause and have some fun

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CHEM1450
Oct 19, 2007

Great teacher makes it fun to goto class. AAA+++ funny and gives a lot of points so it is easy to bring up a low gread. i will take him in chem II (1451)

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CHEM1450
Nov 2, 2007

good teacher! hard class...he is funny with how he talks. give tons of point and test are only out of 75 pts. i am gonig to take him for chem 2. you sould too

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CHEM1450
Nov 16, 2007

Professor Krause is a very good teacher and is very animated in his teaching! If you study hard, you will do fine in his class. I highly recommend taking him.

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CHEMCHEM
Nov 16, 2007

his voice gets high pitched when he gets excited. makes class interesting. hard tests. its good to print off the pre-tests.

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CHEM1450
Dec 5, 2007

Dr. Krause is AMAZING! He is the funniest guy at UCA, actually cares about your grade, and gives you tons of points, so if you do all your assignments, you're at least guaranteed a C. He is VERY helpful and makes class fun!

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CHEM1450
Dec 8, 2007

I really enjoyed Dr. Krause. He is funny and he makes lectures interesting. The class is easy if you go to class and are willing to study. If you don't do well on tests, he takes other grades to pad your score. I would take him again!

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CHEM1450
Apr 3, 2008

Krause was a very good teacher. I took chemistry in highschool and never really understood it but i did very well in his class. He is a very straight forward teacher. Show up, use the clicker, do the hw assigned (which is minimal), do the online quizes, and show up to lab--if you do that you will do great. Take him.

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CHEM1450
Nov 13, 2008

HE IS BAD TO THE BONE

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CHEM1450
Nov 24, 2008

He's probably the best Chemistry teacher you can find here, but it's still a hard class. The tests aren't that easy, and unless chemistry just comes easy for you- don't think it's an easy passing grade. He's a really fun teacher though and I recommend him over anyone.

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CHEM1450
Dec 9, 2008

It doesn't get much better than Krause...take him.

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CHEM1450
Dec 18, 2008

He is a very animated guy. Makes chemistry fun. It is a difficult class no doubt. He is always willing to help though. The hardest part of this class is the tests. He is probably the best chem teacher in the department. Take him!!!

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CHEM1451
Apr 9, 2009

He is a nice guy.. Lots of quizzes and things to raise your grade.

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CHEM1451
Apr 26, 2009

Very cool teacher!! Always willing to help out whenever you are struggling. Tests are super hard though. Gives lots of quizzes and assignments that not only boost your grade but help you understand the lesson as well. Classes fill up quick so get in early to take him!!

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CHEM1451
May 1, 2009

Krause is not at all fun or easy to approach. Sure, if you are a guy, he loves you. Rude and unapproachable. Tests are hard and you must read the book to do well. Also my advisor and is still very egotistical outside of the classroom.I love chemistry and studied very hard all year and I was never so ready to get out of a class. Take someone else!!

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CHEM1451
May 9, 2009

He is a nice guy once you get to know him,can seem like a jerk but you just have to be a little thicker skinned. I sux at chem but I would go to him in his office it seems like he is always there which is a good thing. We would work through it till I understood. That makes him a good teacher in my book. Studied hard and made a B.

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CHEM1451
May 11, 2009

Good professor. Take if you want to learn chemistry. Take someone else if you want to skate. If you need to know this to stem off future med mal...beter go with Krause.

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CHEM1402
Jul 7, 2009

I took Dr. Krause in the summer. He was a little hard to understand sometimes, but if you asked him something he tried to answer it. He is very enthusiastic about chemistry..almost to much. Did great on lab and hw, however, my test average wasn't good. He gives so much hw and grades in lab I pulled a B. Totally recommend him.

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CHEM1451
Oct 1, 2009

Krause was good, made a B in the class without too much studying, really helps that he is pre pharmacy advisor too!

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CHEM1450
Nov 7, 2009

Very knowledgeable. When you ask questions he will answer them and explain them in terms you understand. Also, very funny.

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CHEM1450
Nov 20, 2009

He is an awesome professor. Uses a clicker for participation grade (3%), so attendance is beneficial. The material is pretty easy at first, but gets a little more difficult in the mid semester. Krause is extremely helpful in his office and is hilarious in class. He's overall a really nice guy. Wants you to succeed. I DEFINITELY recommend him.

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CHEM1450
Nov 30, 2009

Krause was a cool guy, but i was placed in the wrong class...but i tried stinking it out but couldnt make it through. If you arent very good at Chemistry its pretty hard. The labs and Hw were good. But tests were detailed. But overall he was a pretty nice guy and loves chemistry.

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CHEM1450
Dec 3, 2009

He is a really nice guy, but if you don't have much knowledge of chemistry do not take this class! He teaches as if you already know how to do it, and each day is a new subject with no review of the previous day... I had to withdraw from the class due to having an F- :(

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CHEM1450
Jan 10, 2010

Krause was funny, and the people who rate him poorly are the ones who refuse to approach him and ask questions. All the online quizzes are able to be retaken at the end of the semester. Has practice tests online. With a little bit of effort the class isn't too bad. I only used my book 3 times and got an A. Just attend class,take notes, and ask ?'s

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CHEM1400
Jan 19, 2010

I took him for Chem 1 and am now taking him for Chem 2. I made a B on every test, but made an A in the class because of clicker participation, lab grades, and online quizzes and assignments Make sure you do the assignments before the due date because he will not re-open them under any circumstance/quizzes will be reopened at the end of the semester

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CHEM1402
Mar 14, 2010

Outstanding professor. Very clear in lectures and labs. Attendance is recommended since he gives "clicker" questions that add up to bonus points. He is very helpful when asked questions. Highly recommend Dr. Krause.

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CHEMII
Apr 5, 2010

My favorite teacher at UCA. Made the class enjoyable. Made A on every test. TAKE HIM. You wont regret it when you hear about people failing out of other chem II classes!!!

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CHEM1451
May 10, 2010

Really nice guy, had him for both Chem I and Chem II. His test questions come from the questions he asks in class, the questions that are on the online quizes and then the study guide. If you need help with anything just go to his office, he is more than happy to help. Gives a lot of easy points, you can do fair-decent on his tests and make an A

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CHEM1451
May 10, 2010

Really nice guy, had him for both Chem I and Chem II. His test questions come from the questions he asks in class, the questions that are on the online quizes and then the study guide. If you need help with anything just go to his office, he is more than happy to help. Gives a lot of easy points, you can do fair-decent on his tests and make an A

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CHEM1451
May 12, 2010

I took Krause for Chem 1 & 2. He is by far my favorite teacher at UCA. Very helpful and excited about chem. There are 4 tests, online assignments and quizzes, and labs. Final is comprehensive but you get a cheat sheet. He does in class experiments to show what he's talking about. Posts powerpoints and study guides online. He is precious!

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CHEM1451
May 14, 2010

Made a B in his Chem I class and an A in his Chem II. GO TO CLASS. He's been teaching a very long time and likes what he does and his teaching reflects that. He's not in the department to give a free A. You must do a few practice problems and practice exams to do well on the tests. Labs are easy and fun. Would take him for every chem class ifIcould

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CHEM1402
Aug 17, 2010

He is an awesome teacher, & if you don't understand what's going on he's really great at helping out.He posts powerpoints & gives you practice problems to help you study for the tests. He uses clicker points so I suggest coming to class, there are also online assignments to make sure you're understanding what you're doing in class Such a great guy!

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CHEM1451
Nov 6, 2010

One of the best professors ever; has a great teaching style & you learn a lot. He lectures with enthusiasm, which helped me pay attention. Go to class and earn easy clicker points which can boost your grade. Not going to lie, exams were hard, but not impossible as long as you take the time and effort into studying and do the practice tests!

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CHEM1451
May 12, 2011

Dr. Krause is one of the best professors that I have ever had. He presents information in a way that makes it easy to understand and apply to different situations. His test are alot like the bb quizes and previous test. Make some attempt to go regularly because he gives points for in-class participation.

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CHEM1450
May 26, 2011

I do not like Chemistry but he made the class interesting and fun to come to. He doesn't teach all of his labs which sucks but he is willing to meet with you during office hours to help you with any questions or problems you have. Whatever final grade you think you will get, expect higher because he gives assignments and drops lowest grades.

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CHEM1402
Jul 12, 2011

Great teacher. Would do anything to help you in the class as long as you ask. You will pass if you do all homework and assignments. Pay attention, sit close to the front, and go to class. Gives so many other points that really help out. GREAT teacher for anyone needing Chem 1402.

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