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Played guitar for us. Tough, but go to class.

302 seems to be stifling no matter who the prof. is, and I’ve heard of many worse (Kohl, for instance). He explained concepts efficiently, but wasn’t always friendly outside of class. 301 was a breeze, and I enjoyed having him for that course.

302 seems to be stifling no matter who the prof. is, and I?ve heard of many worse (Kohl, for instance). He explained concepts efficiently, but wasn?t always friendly outside of class. 301 was a breeze, and I enjoyed having him for that course.

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he really puts things into real life terms

rough course, particularly during the summer, but he had to be the most reasonable professor i have ever had for a science class. the material is tough no matter how you shake it, but this guy took the time to really make sure you knew how to succeed... and he didn't bore you to death.

The material in the beginning of the year will appear to be hard, but later once you catch on to how to study, you realize you can get away with a B with reviewing homeworks, but if you want an A, read the book's bold summary first to get an idea of what you are going to learn, then read the section corresponding to that summary. Tests are tricky

Easy if you study and go to class, but not a class you can get by with slacking in.

Really hard tests, but then he hands out really big curves too.

Really funny, makes things interesting. Good teacher. Class is somewhat difficult but it's college chemistry so it's to be expected.

Really hard class he can be funny at times but besides that really boring lectures. He tries to get you extra points by adding points to your grade through attendance small quizzes (which are kinda fun) and lots of homework. I definetly recommend doing the homework since all of his test are based on that.

Really hard class he can be funny at times but besides that really boring lectures. He tries to get you extra points by adding points to your grade through attendance small quizzes (which are kinda fun) and lots of homework. I definetly recommend doing the homework since all of his test are based on that.

Pretty funny, very clear with the notes and flexible with homeworks

good professor, just study

McCord is a good professor. He knows what he's teaching, but his notes were a little too unorganized for me to follow and I needed more structure. His tests are known to be one of the hardest so watch out! The iclicker questions were actually pretty fun. I suggest finding a group of friends to go over the questions with.

Reccomended. He was pretty funny in lectures and graded fairly. His tests are pretty rough and expect you to have thorough knowledge of the material. However, he allows you to drop your lowest test grade which helps out at the end of the semester. Don't let bad ratings on here scare you away, he's worth taking.

McCord knows what he is talking about and is passionate about chemistry. BUT class is dull/no experiments-i fell asleep. His tests/hmwk are ridiculously hard,u can study but i believe ur grade wont reflect what u kno.first test easy..final/thermo impossible. He is clear on his notes and pretty funny, but LAUDE is better and more interactive.

McCord gets a horrible rap for being a good teacher. Do the homework on Quest, wait for him to give the answers to it, and then study that. Essentially quest is a preview of the test. He drops the lowest test, gives an opportunity to exempt the final (20% of the class did) and puts a nice curve on at the end. I'd say take him.

He is a great teacher; really really knows his chem. Really encourages you to logically work through every problem. His tests aren't the easiest but if you really study (actually do problems and not just skim over notes and HW solutions) there is no reason you can't get an A on his tests. Looking at his old tests is a great way to study.

Good lecturer, but tests were a lot harder than the other professors. Grading scales were lowered, and final exam is optional. Homeworks a lot like the questions on tests, but those concept questions will get you if you don't know the material REALLY well.

Dr. McCord is an awesome professor! He makes chemistry easy to understand while also keeping the class entertained. Homework is fairly easy and if you can do the homework you can do great on the exams. He's also helpful during office hours. Basically an easy A if you understand the material from lecture and you wont even have to read the textbook.

Dr. McCord is an awesome professor! He makes chemistry easy to understand while also keeping the class entertained. Homework is fairly easy and if you can do the homework you can do great on the exams. He's also helpful during office hours. Basically an easy A if you understand the material from lecture and you wont even have to read the textbook.

He's a very good teacher. He's clear on things relating to the current subject he's teaching and he makes the class fun with his funny remarks. His tests are extremely difficult, at least for me. Study study study for this class if you want a good grade and be able to apply the concepts in the book. Memorizing things just won't cut it.

I am still in his class but so far it has been good. He is a great teacher and his lectures are very entertaining. I actually enjoy listening to him teach and makes the material understandable for the most part. The tests are Quest generated and some questions can be a little tricky, but if you study and listen in class you should do fine.

McCord gives very interesting lectures. HOWEVER I cannot suggest that you take him as a professor. He tends to get very off topic during class and begins lecturing about advanced concepts which only confuse us. It should also be known that McCord gives the most difficult tests of any Chemistry 301 professor at UT.

There is no doubt that he knows what he is talking about. He is extremely smart, and tries his best to relate the topics to students. Must read the book, and attend class for iclicker grades. Test are very difficult, but drops the lowest exam grade. nice guy, just makes it hard

awesome teacher!! difficult tests though :/

Tests are very difficult!!!! He teaches only concepts in class, so you have to do the problem solving all on your own which means if you don't go to review sessions, you will fail. His lectures are very interesting and even entertaining but its not worth getting a bad grade for so don't take his class!!!

Be prepared to work hard. His tests are not impossible but hard and if you can get your hands on his tests you should pass easily. His lectures are general and funny but his tests are specific. You will need to do a lot of reading and self-study. At least he gives enough time on tests. He's a tricky guy and his tests reflect how careful you are.

Contrary to the other ratings, I enjoy McCord's class. It may not be the easiest, but I definitely enjoy attending the class (he is very humorous). He does teach concepts, but if you understand the concept, you can tackle anything he throws at you. You must read test questions carefully, but you have 3 hours for 30 questions.

McCord is a good lecturer. Not a partiulary fair grader - his average grades are quite a bit lower than other lecturers for this course I understand, but that's another story. He has a good sense of humor and gets his points across reasonably well, but I would recommend that you read the book as well if you decide to take his course.

His lectures were entertaining and I enjoyed how he worked hard to explain concepts in class rather than just working through problems. His tests were hard, but it was worth it. I learned a lot and it has served me well in engineering.

It seems from the previous reviews that the difficulty of McCord has eased quite a bit. The class was "renovated" if you will, so now McCord and Vandenbout do everything at the same time. McCord is very entertaining and will keep your attention. One assignment per week on quest, maybe a couple learning modules, and iClickers.

Since Fall 2011, McCord's class has changed ALOT. It is now much easier and clear than it used to be. However, expect to do plenty of work on your own if you want an A, especially doing practice problems. He is also a very entertaining and funny lecturer, but don't expect a lot of demos or examples to be done in class.

Really good at explaining concepts by using real world analogies, but theres a lot of work and classes are fast paced. Plus the iClicker is used to check attendance. Luckily he waived off 7 lowest iClicker scores. I have him again this semester for CH 302.

Overall, this guy is fantastic. When he starts speaking chemistry terms, he goes on till we're all late for our next class. The catch? You'll fail the exams, even if you pay attention and study. Unless you already know all the chemistry there is to know. I recommend studying a lot more than you expect. Also, he's hot with a beard. LOL.

McCord is an awesome guy, funny and knows what he's lecturing about, but he expects a lot out of you. Everything you learn will be out of class either in his eBook or Google. If you're willing to work your ass off (especially if you haven't taken a chem class in a while) then take him. Great professor, just a lot of work.

McCord is a boss! His lectures are really interesting and he takes really thorough and easy to read notes that he posts online. Also, he's really good at explaining complex processes and such things. I understand the subject 100 times better now than I did before. Also, he's hilarious!

First off, chemistry is a hard course, so do not go into any chem classes automatically expecting that if you attend class and just do your homework you will get an easy A. So yes, Dr. McCord's class IS hard. But he will teach you the material, so if you are smart and take advantage of the resources he provides, and actually study, you will do well

I had McCord for both Gen Chem classes and he's honestly my favorite professor so far. Hilarious and sarcastic lecturer, but his tests ARE hard. The eBook is your Bible, study the Quest HWs, and learn HOW to apply concepts, don't just memorize them. Take advantage of past exams at Koofers. Classes are video recorded and he posts notes online.

He is one of the best professors I've had since I got to college. His lectures are entertaining and he really wants his students to succeed. That being said he's not going to give it to you. His tests aren't easy and there is a fair amount of outside work, but if you take the time to learn the material this class will be good for you.

Awesome and funny professor. Lectures, the online textbook, modules, and hw are crucial to doing well on the tests.

Dr. McCord gives hard tests, and intentionally tries to trick you on some questions even though he claims he doesn't. You need to know the material backwards and forwards to do even remotely well on the tests. Read the eBook, do all the homework and learning modules, and study your butt off. If you have AP credit, don't take the class.

He is such a cool professor and hilarious. He teaches the concepts very well and expects you to master it. You do have to put in some work though. His test are difficult, but he really wants to make sure you know the material. There are homeworks and modules to do. They are very helpful. Koofers is also helpful for his previous tests.

McCord is awesome, clear lectures, just enough practice problems, easy grader. Seriously, no excuse to not get an A in his class. Online modules force you to read the eTextbook, then he goes over the material again in class, so you're being taught twice. Tests are simple, just like homeworks. He's a funny guy, gives entertaining lectures. 1010

Nicest, clearest and funniest professor I've ever had. I'll be taking him for CH 302 as well. Us who take McCord and work hard learn more chemistry than any other teacher's students. His tests aren't easy at all, but they force you to thoroughly learn and understand the material. He's very passionate about chemistry and makes the student be as well

If you are not interested in the "flipped Classroom" ideas, he is your man. Unlike the other chem professors at UT he takes a lot of time to teach the material, and does less in-class questions. His tests can be challenging if you are unprepared. He is a really funny guy and makes chemistry very interesting and lectures exciting. Uses an ebook

McCord is awesome. He's funny, really cares about his students getting the material, and will help you if you need it. His tests aren't bad, and he will curve if the averages are too low, plus he drops one. He's not a trick question guy. It isn't difficult to do well in his class if you do the homework, go to class, and study. I loved him.

Awesome guy. Easy class. He wants everyone to make an A so if you show up to class it's pretty much guaranteed.

Class has weekly online open-note quizzes, and all of the material is online ! Lectures in addition to online learning are sufficient as long as you work hard and study. Tests are tough but only if you dont study! Great professor, great personality, would take his class again!

Great professor for intro chem. Really funny and sarcastic, if you like that style of humor. Tests can be hard, but everything is manageable.

Dr. McCord, was an amazing teacher for CH 301, I am taking him again for CH 302. He taught the material very clearly, and I honestly felt like I learned chemistry after taking his class. He won't baby you, and doesn't teach to the test, so you actually have to learn the material.

Great guy better teacher really funny

Dr. McCord is one of my favorite teachers here so far! He keeps his lecture interesting with his animated style of teaching. You can really tell he has a passion for chemistry, which is nice to see (inspirational for a chem major like myself). Go to office hours and he will help you with anything. I recommend him!

CH301 isn't an easy course or a hard course, but you're not likely to just breeze through it with anyone. It is true that McCord's class tends to have worse grades than some others (Laude), but I think that you'll *actually enjoy* his class and learn the material very well if you take McCord.

He's hilarious and a very good lecturer! Genuinely enjoyed his class!

Does his lectures through doodles on photoshop, which is great for visual learners. . He posts updates on his own website which is very easy to navigate and really helpful. He is very approachable and has really awesome hair, but his enthusiasm didn't always manage to help me stay awake.

Super easy class, amazing professor, does his own notes, must memorize equations. I didn't pay attention in his class at all or take notes. I just did the practice exams and previous exams and any extra questions he posted a couple days before the exam and I was good. He curves the harder exams.

He kept our morning class very entertaining. Very sarcastic, so you have to be able to understand his form of humor, but he is an awesome professor! I would definitely take him again! If you are a visual learner, he does his lectures on photoshop and draws helpful pictures as he goes over the material.

McCord is just flat out awesome. He's a badass and his lectures reflect it. He really provides the resources and assistance (his grading policy is quite forgiving) you need to succeed in the class, so as long as you stay caught up should do very well.

Hilarious, sarcastic, does his best to make dry material as engaging as possible. Requires a lot of homework through canvas, but it's worth doing and very helpful. Not hard to get a good grade if you pay attention in class and make sure you understand the canvas assignments.

Amazing professor. Clarifies all of his material to the dot and I understood exactly what he would want for the test!

McCord is by far my favorite professor I've had! Hilarious and sarcastic. His class is easy, but test are a little difficult. If you study, you will get an A or high B. He is very passionate and explains the material well. He doesn't do demos.

McCords class is not easy, and you really have to teach yourself almost everything. His classes are just review of the homework but it does help. Go to his TA Jimmy's reviews if you're stuck! This class is challenging but definiltly doable if you're willing to try

I loved McCord. Sometimes his lectures unclear, or he will teach us something advanced that we don't need to know. He is super energetic and i really liked his "doodle" note format. Great class, easy A if you are willing to try. we don't do experiments though. pro tip: use koofers and mccords website from 2015 to get past tests, super helpful.

By far one of my favorite professors; he's funny, approachable and cares about his students. Assigned HW and/or learning modules before every class, in-class questions during lectures (graded for accuracy and attendance) and 4 tough exams (drops 1) modeled from the HW & LE's. If you put in the effort, you'll get the grade you want no problem.

4 exams (lowest will be dropped) Online Learning Exercises (LEs) and homeworks In-Class clicker questions (very easy to answer if you pay attention to his lectures) As long as you put in the work, it's possible to earn an A. Just don't fall behind in his class or it will be tough to catch up, especially if you didn't take AP chem in high school.

Read the gchem site front to back. I did bad on two tests which really hurt my grade, but if you do bad only on one it does not matter that much because lowest test gets dropped. Final is a compilation of the past tests with some more conceptual stuff. dont skip class or you'll be lost for the remainder of the lecture and miss 5% the total grade

McCord is relatively funny and sarcastic, his lectures can get boring at times though. His tests are straightforward and the questions are similar to the homework he assigns beforehand. He is good at explaining concepts, and his TAs have many available office hours.

McCord is a good chemistry teacher. He is sarcastic but gets to the point. May not be as fun as the other chemistry teachers, but you can't go wrong with him either. Pretty standard workload like the rest of the chemistry department. Stay on top of your homework and be prepared for each class. Nothing out of the ordinary to succeed in this class.

WOW! This class opened my eyes to college overall. Endless nights doing homework, lack of a social life, and addiction to caffeine. Chemistry really ruins your life but professor McCord makes it doable! Not to mention I really enjoy his doodles.

Good professor. Clearly knows a lot about chemistry, and I thought his attitude and demeanor were quite funny. Handles a large lecture class well. The material is structured fairly well too. Not too bad.

Funny guy Lecture is done on photoshop - writes notes as he goes rather than following a pre-made powerpoint, very visual, uses illustrations Outside online learning modules/homework - a lot of self-teaching with lecture as a supplement or intro to the material Reef in class questions for unofficial attendance All multiple choice tests

Dr. McCord is overall a pretty good chem professor. I had him for CH302 and 302, and his 301 class was relatively easy. His lectures are pretty interesting; however, he tends to go off on tangents at times. You definitely have to teach yourself a lot of the material, as his lectures alone will not prepare you for the tests.

Professor McCord has very engaging lectures, he does all of his notes on a Photoshop doodle which helps visual learners. Do the learning modules, re-do the homework, go to the TA reviews, and look up old exams!! Do this and exams will be fine. His G-chem site is helpful to keep everything organized. You will have to work for an A but it is do-able.

Really liked Dr. McCord. Loved his lecture style and his music tastes based from what he'd play at the beginning of class. 10/10 would take again.

Set out clear expectations at the beginning of the semester. He wants you to do well and gives you all of the resources to do so. As long as you keep up with class, its a really easy A.

He was incredibly funny, caring, had a great personality and actually teaches. He responded to an angry email rather quickly with a warm response. He welcomed criticism. He was blunt and even told us straight up that he didnt like the inorganics which i found out of place. Listened to Abba for a week straight when he played Fernando in class! 10/10

Great professor! I won't go as far to say that he is an easy A because the class can definitely be difficult. I enjoyed his class very much and is by far one of the best professors I've ever had. I will more than likely end up with a B. Definitely recommend him if you are looking to prepare for the MCAT in the future. Learned a lot!

Excellent professor! Very knowledgeable in the course and passionate about teaching! Although some had problems with his lectures, I felt that he taught everything on the online textbook in a clear way and made it easier to understand the online textbook. He doesn't baby you but the tests were more than fair if you put in the effort.

McCord was extremely clear and upfront with what he expected from you and even from himself. I found his lectures tended to clear up concepts that I was confused about, and if they didn't, if I went to office hours or g-chem, I could usually get it! He's extremely sarcastic, which I loved, but I know many who didn't. I would 100% recommend him!!

Truly excellent professor! He's super knowledgable about the content, yet finds the perfect way to make chemistry engaging and easy to understand while still pushing you to really know the content. Grade based mainly (85%) on four midterms & mandatory final (all tests are multiple choice); rest was completion grades to help boost score.

McCord really knows his stuff - that being said, sometimes he goes in depth on things that don't matter and fails to cover everything you need to do well on the test. He uses his own website (gchem) as the class textbook. Attendance isn't mandatory but there are in-class clicker questions that counts towards your grade.

Had him for CH301 and CH302. Solid professor who knows what he is doing. Not the easiest to understand, but very reasonable. Just keep up with all the Learning Exercises and HW's and it will be fine. CH302 is more challenging than CH301 just because the topics are less intuitive. However, with dilligence, it is very possible to get A's all year.

Wonderful professor. Class isn't always the easiest but he is very energetic and engaging. You can tell he puts in effort. Provides helpful online resources other profs don't. FREE ebook, PPTs provided, lectures recorded. Grade: 4 exams (calculator allowed for most exams), final, online quizzes, in-class clicker questions.

All the chem classes are flipped so no matter what you'll have to do some self learning. Whenever I'm confused McCord always clears it up in lecture. Never did AP chem in high school and I got straight As on the tests. Just beware that the tests are a heavy part of your grade, homework and reef (clicker) is like 5% each only.

Hes a good teacher definitely and is funny in his lectures. As long as you keep up with the learning exercises online and do the extra practice before the tests you should do well. Also on his gchem site he has worksheets specific to each exams that you can practice on as well.

Dr. McCord is a solid chemistry professor. He's super funny, very articulate, and methodical. Unlike the other professors, he doesn't give live demonstrations, but it doesn't harm/help his teaching. Good guy, there are better options though.

McCord makes you work for the letter grade, but it's definitely possible to get an A in his class. There's lots of opportunities to meet with TA's and a gchem website that goes in depth with all the concepts. Class is very clear but also strict on grading. He's not going to bump you up like some professors do.

McCord is a pretty awesome dude. His lectures clear up a lot of confusion, and he likes to joke around. Attendance is part of the grade with REEF questions. He drops an exam grade along with some homework grades, etc. However, he has a lot of students and can be somewhat inaccessible. Sadly, I never got to see a live demonstration in this class.

Laude is the best chem prof, no question. Try as hard as you can to get him. But if you can't... Mccord: - i found his lectures to be helpful but kind of boring - free 14-15%, rest is 5 exams, 1 dropped, and a final - Consensus is that dr. B is a better lecturer, but i had no problems with mccord. lectures relevant to tests - watch the reviews

McCord wasn't a bad professor from what I've heard about other CH301 profs. He uses REEF every day, so attendance is important. He goes off on tangents in his lectures from time to time diving into stuff beyond what's tested, so just tune out at that point. He is pretty hard on rounding grades only 92.8 and above got rounded to an A. Study Sapling!

Professor McCord is hilarious. Although he might appear sort of intimidating at first, he is actually very sweet and cares about students doing well. He tells you exactly what you should focus on for the tests and how you can practice them.

Good professor, clear organized and entertaining lectures, approachable, tests were tough but quite doable, overall would definitely recommend

McCord is a great professor, he really knows what hes talking about and can explain all the concepts very well. There are 5 tests and a final, these aren't too hard as long as you really understand the material. Also, go to the review sessions held by the TA, they are helpful and generally go over exactly what will be on the test.

I took Paul Mccord for chem301 and I loved how he taught. He puts in a lot of effort and really wants everyone to do well. He and a few other chem professors created an online interactive textbook with tons of resources so its really helpful. Tests aren't too bad and he will drop one. I loved his class

Honestly loved McCord. He was funny and had a lot of great online resources, test prep, and study guides for his kids to use. His TA named Jimmy holds reviews before every test that are extremely helpful and are the difference between making and A and a B in my opinion. I would highly recommend.

Good teacher. Instructional and likes to joke from time to time

Great demeanor that makes class interesting and easy to follow along with. Good at explaining difficult concepts without being condescending.

This is a flipped classroom so most of the learning is done outside of class. He writes out all of his notes in lecture, which I really like. gives tons of extra practice for tests and jimmy's (TA) review sessions are really great.

I took this second semester senior year (CS major). McCord is great. This is a hard class. You will study at least 8 hours for each exam (5), on top of the 8-10 hours you will put in for ever unit's homework and "learning exercises". TIP: Use KOOFERS! Doing one of his old exams will boost your grade without fail - especially the final.

McCord's class has a lot of homework - learning exercises before every class, about 1 lengthy homework a week, class Reef participation, and tests. It is not hard to do well, but it does require effort. His lectures are a little dumbed down and then the test is more difficult, but he provides so much study material and his website is very helpful.

Dr. McCord is funny in his own way and explains concepts really well. His TA's review sessions are really helpful for the exams. There are so many LE & homework drops, 1 test drop, that there are many opportunities for you to do well. If you understand chemistry, it will be easy and a lot like CH301. Clicker questions during lecture for attendance.

The course itself requires lots of time spent outside of class doing homework and learning exercises. Does not leave much time to actually go over the material. Definitely check with Koofers/Other people who took the class since some test questions don't resemble the homework whatsoever.

McCord is a good choice for science majors. He writes down his thought process in lectures, so it's not a boring powerpoint and manages to keep you engaged. His grading is fair, even lenient, given the amount of assignments he drops. An A is VERY DOABLE. go to Jimmy's reviews regularly, especially before the midterms, and you should be fine. 10/10

Flipped classroom teaching mostly to prepare you for lectures, he expanded on the online assignments in class. Provides sooo many helpful resources. If you study, you'll do well.

You have to teach yourself most of the material in this class but they provide many resources to make it easier. The content isn't too hard if you don't wait until the last minute and McCord is a distinguished professor. You can tell he really likes to stand in front of 400+ students and talk. A good teacher and a great entertainer.

I had a flipped class for 301 and 302, but 302 with McCord was substantially better. He did expect you to learn outside of class, but he provides a lot of resources and does examples in class to help out. I really enjoyed his class!

Chemistry can be difficult just due to the subject matter but he gives you lots of opportunity to learn the material in different ways. He's a very entertaining prof.

McCord knows what he's doing. Class is of course a bit tough but that's just because of the material. He's funny and tries to do demonstrations that are related to the lecture. Takes attendance with reef. Lot's of HW online that's only 10% of the grade but it's a good learning tool. Overall a solid professor.

We were given a ton of great resources to do well, and not having to use a textbook was a huge plus for me. If you do the LEs/HWs/watch his recorded lectures afterwards thoroughly, you will be well prepared for the exams. Expectations for what we needed to know were very straightforward, he doesn't try to trick you. He also drops HWs and 1 exam.

A great prof who tries to keep things loose in a relatively tough class. There are in class quizzes that end up being 5% of the overall grade. I found myself enjoying the lectures although I can see why some don't. The "textbook" is free for this class as they give you a website with all the material in it, but it isn't used that much.

The tests are worth a lot, but are totally doable. I took AP chem in high school which helped a lot and got away with not studying as much. His lectures were helpful to me since he spoke and drew things out using the projector. Don't take him if you want an easy A. If you actually do the homework and pay attention in class you will get at least B's

Dr. McCord was great! He is entertaining and very easy to follow, but his tests are much more difficult than the homework. His TA Jimmy actually writes the exams, and if you go to Jimmys reviews/office hours and take the time to do the homework and study you are guaranteed an A!

McCord has a chill and hilarious style of lecturing that is both informative and entertaining. The textbook is provided online through g chem site. HW and Learning exercises give you 3 attempts each assignment, taking the highest score. There are also in class reef questions that aren't too bad since he gives hints. Go over past exercises for tests

Got a 3 on AP chemistry so I had to take chemistry again. Mccord is a solid choice for all students, but his tests are rather difficult. If you haven't taken AP, you will need to study extensively to do well on his tests. It is doable and teaches you chemistry, but if you want an easy A, take Laude.

Solid choice for pre-med students or anyone who wants to learn the material. He presents it in a no bs manner and wants his students to succeed. I honestly was not great at AP Chem, but 301 was actually pretty easy if you put in the work! Make sure you learn the material by reading the g chem website, and watching Jimmy's reviews. Good luck!

McCord is very fair in the way he teaches. His tests are kinda tricky but the HWs and the examples in class show you what to expect. He was really nice and gave us chances for extra credit on our tests and curves. You can definitely do well if you put in the work. The HWs/LEs show you correct answers but don't misuse them (if you want to do well).

McCord's class is challenging but he's a really good professor. He doesn't make things complicated and gives several outlets for practice and extra help. There is no required textbook which is nice because of less expenses and you get exactly what you're tested on in class.

McCord is an awesome professor! The way that he teaches is very clear and understandable, and he has you do online learning modules over the same material that he goes over in class so you get a lot of exposure to the concepts. The workload wasn't too heavy, tests were pretty straightforward, and his personality made his lectures pretty enjoyable.

Professor McCord is a very nice man who knows his stuff and is misunderstood by many. He is made out to be UT's pitt-bull of Chemistry, but the truth is that he is far from it. I wrote this review because I heard the pain in his voice when speaking about his course evaluations from last year. He deserves better.

McCord is a solid choice for someone trying to learn actual chemistry. I took Laude for CH301 and got the easy A but I wanted to learn some actual chemistry so I switched to McCord for CH302. As someone who never took AP Chemistry in High School this class is doable as long as you put some time into studying. Overall, McCord is down to earth.

Mccord is an extremely funny, sarcastic, but great lecturer. He takes notes in class so it's extremely easy to follow his teaching. He'll tell you exactly what questions will be on the test, sometimes even pulling example problems in class. His tests can be hard, but just study, practice, use koofers and you'll do fine. Give him a promotion pls

A great professor would recommend.

The people who hate on McCord just don't try. The required LE's and HW's really prepare you for the tests, and his lectures are always well organized. He has a blunt sense of humor, but he's also a genuinely kind man who makes Topo Chico for his wife and cares about you truly understanding the material in office hours. Deserved that promotion.

McCord is an amazing lecturer. He writes notes as he lectures which is more engaging than staring at some slides. He seems to have a bad rep that's not deserved. It's probably from students who don't want to put in the work. I managed to get an A- with absolutely no previous chem knowledge besides the ALEKS. Take him if you want to actually LEARN.

Great lectures that will teach you a lot. A decent amount of homework but not too difficult or too long. He's a good professor if you're wanting to actually learn about chemistry without having a stressful experience.

Amazing professor. His lectures really make you understand chemistry conceptually as opposed to just plug and chug type of stuff. He's a solid choice for those who are actually wanting to learn rather than get an easy A.

Although the class is somewhat difficult, I felt I learned a lot about chemistry and science in general. McCord is humorous and has a great personality, very approachable. Tests are easy if you study and you can pick the grading style which benefits you the most.

CH305 with McCord was honestly so much better than I thought it would be! As someone who struggles with Chemistry, I feel like he kept it to the basics and made it easy to understand. He wrote the online textbook himself and it's super short and FREE! Do the homework and read his book and you should be fine!

It's not an easy class but it's also significantly easier than Chemistry for STEM majors. There's probably an easy science credit, but McCord is fun and his expectations are clear. He's a solid choice to fulfill your natural science credit.

I took this class to fulfill one of my science requirements. I took AP Chem in HS and personally thought it was very easy, but I know a few other people struggled. I barely tried and got an A and made 90s-100s on all of the tests. The tests are multiple choice and the final is optional if you are okay with your grades from your other exams.

I love this guy, he's hilarious. Jimmy is an awesome TA too. Only reason why you wouldn't do good in this class is if you don't study. Material is kinda hard if you don't have a science background. If you did well in HS chem you should be fine. It helps to actually be interested too. I wish he taught another class so I could take him again.

Professor McCord is great! He's a good lecturer and really does want to see his students do well. Definitely take him to knock out this part of the core curriculum. You do have to work to get an A, but McCord explains the material very well. Don't be lazy, go to lecture, and you'll get an A.

this class is reasonable. lectures can get a bit dry/complicated. he's funny, though. jimmy's review sessions are a godsend. the tests are fair and easy. HS chem is a good background. if all else fails, go to organic chemistry tutor on youtube for some extra help, too.

McCord is a solid professor. Apparently his tests used to be HARD, but now they are mostly in line with the rest of the CH301 professors excepting 1-2 questions (other professors do the same thing). So, you don't have too much to worry about as far as that goes. He's a funny lecturer and a good one, though he can be a bit hard to keep up with.

Go to Jimmy's review sessions, go to Jimmy's review sessions, go to Jimmy's review sessions

As someone who didn't take AP chem, it was definitely quite a bit of catching up, but if you reach out to McCord and his TA, Jimmy, via email, office hours, or after class, things will be a lot better. Jimmy does review sessions and practice exams are given out which help quite a bit! I recommend the Sanger Learning Center as well!

Mccord was a solid professor. He gave good lectures but I also had to look up and study on my own quite a bit. His TA, Jimmy, was also great. I would HIGHLY recommend going to his review sessions and studying that content. Biggest downside is this is a non major class but it still requires a hefty amount of work.

McCord was accommodating to the pandemic by canceling one of our tests which was scheduled before spring break. He really does care about his students. He also made sure we paid as little as possible for his class ie. free textbook and no clickers. Tests are very similar to the practice exams and quizzes pertained to material learned during lecture

doing the homework (2 per unit) + jimmy's review + read txtbk A in class. REALLY GOOD SCIENCE CREDIT. if you just took 304K I would say this class has more memorizing of stuff. you have so much opportunity to get an A as long as you do well on tests. I never didn't get a 100 on homework because you have 3 chances.

Let's be clear, he definitely gave accommodations for COVID-19. He is smart and the lectures tell you what you need to know. Jimmy's review sessions also do a great job at preparing you for the exams. These classes were some of my easiest science credits. Just know he won't give an A away for free.

I really liked Dr. McCord. I thought he was super funny, and I could tell he truly cared about his students. The class is heavily weighted when it comes to testing, so if you want an A in the class you don't really have room to bomb any of the tests. The class is hard to understand if you skip it.

I thought McCord was a great teacher. I learned so much in this class, but I did have to work for it. He makes all the materials free and is very organized. Drops some of your lowest grades and has two other extra credit assignments at the end. He does teach fast so you'll have to pay attention and really look over the material before the test.

His content can be challenging, but I wouldn't have wanted any other prof for this class. He's really funny in a dad sort of way- he may give you some long motivational speeches but he really cares about his students. He also made sure we never had to pay for a textbook, made cute animations for us in class, and was pretty hilarious.

Chemistry is a hard class in general, I felt like McCord was a great professor. His lectures were good, homework was good too and matched up to the tests. You'll need to put in a decent amount of effort in order to get a higher grade than the one I did, but I recommend. He cares and his talks after tests pushed me to do better.

Dr. McCord made chemistry bearable for me. He is one of the few professors at UT that actually gives lecture on topics, DO NOT miss lectures since the material can be hard to understand. He is really understandable and cares for his students. If you have the opportunity to take his class do it because you will learn lots with him!

McCord was honestly one of the best professors I've ever had. The one thing that puts most people off is his brash sense of humor and 'tough love' type of talks. But all tests are exactly what he emphasizes in lecture. And he even gave 10-15 point curves and changed the grading policy halfway through the semester to help boost our grades.

Honestly, a lot of the reviews of CH301N are very negative, yet the class isn't difficult to do well in. Dr. McCord literally created his own website with his own textbook - which is essentially all you need to know for the tests. If you attend lectures and do the homework, you will be fine. I definitely recommend for a good science credit.

Definitely a class that you need to do work on every day in order to feel confident in the material. However, it became one of my favorite classes to attend and do work for. Exams weigh a lot, so if you're not a good test taker be wary. He has multiple textbooks for free on his website, which is pretty cool.

I was scared by bad reviews and AP Chem, but his strong personality is to wake us up and get us passionate for chem. Really nice when we talk after class. Exams don't try to trick you and I actually learn. Reviewing hw before exams got me straight 100s. He actually cares about your learning and is just misunderstood. Definitely considering for 302!

LOVE DR. MCCORD! He has so many resources available, just take the time to study the content. Tests are very similar to the homeworks. He gets so passionate about the topic and genuinely wants to set his students up for success. Very organized content and doesn't dock for late submissions, just turn in before test. Study and you will do well.

Funny, I guess, not amazing but I learned. Highly recommend for the credit.

He is the best professor ever, trust me. Exams are nearly the same as HW, and if you review content after lecture, it is easy A! Gonna take him for CH 302 for sure

Chemistry is a lot, but he provides you with enough resources to get a good grade (I didn't do AP Chem but did AP Physics). The 4 tests are all MC which is great for guessing but you HAVE to do well on them to get an A, one is dropped. Go to discussion sessions, use quizlet to ensure 100 on HWs, and use his stash on the 2018 website for old tests.

I love him! His lectures may seem confusing and weirdly formatted at first, but you will get used to it. Also, he is all for free education which makes his class even better! As for actual teaching wise, he is very knowledgeable in his field and explains very well! He is also hilarious in a dad way- but really in a good way! 100% recommend!

One of the most enthusiastic chem professors you're going to get here. Truly knows what he's talking about and explains things in a very dumbed-down way that makes it impossible not to get. The TA's were meh. I slacked off quite a bit and still managed to pass so if you have a single crumb of work ethic you should be okay.

McCord was definitely one of my favorite professors this semester. His lectures are engaging and fun, and although he cusses (which some take issue with), he really does mean well and pushes you to be the best you can be. Also, everything is free! No course packet, just his website!

My favorite professor. Great taste in music :) - I thought the resources he provided were great and really helped me learn and understand chemistry. Just be on top of studying a little before each test- and definitely go to those day before TA review sessions. The questions they go over look just like the test. Life savers.

Dr. McCord is hilarious and has a very badass style to him. His lectures are pretty solid, but make sure you keep up with what he's saying as he writes notes or else you could be confused. Tests are MC only and most of the test material is on his website, so you won't have to buy the textbook. Definitely recommend him.

I really liked Dr. McCord. He's very funny and energetic during lectures. He was very straightforward about the material we needed to know, and he prides himself on his class being completely free for students. The class was a bit fast-paced at times but otherwise manageable. I highly recommend him. In fact, I'll be taking him again for Chem 302.

McCord is AWESOME. I didnt take chemistry classes in high school, this was my first time ever taking chemistry and it was definitely a challenge. Go to office hours (actually learn the material first, have questions), this will make the biggest difference. Gave extra credit at the end of the semester + it's clear he knows what he's talking about.

McCord obviously knows his chemistry. But to do well in his class, you will need to read his learning exercises before his lectures, where he will kinda reinforce those concepts. He has so many online resources to use. He's a very funny and passionate lecturer, but make sure you pay close attention. Recommend him for both 301 and 302.

McCord is great. Like seriously. Let me tell you about the McCord effect. Your first exam in his class might go HORRIBLE, but it's only uphill from there. You learn how to self-study REALLY well, and if you pay attention to his lectures, you gain a deep understanding of the topics. Once he resonates with you, you'll perform INCREDIBLY in his class.

very good at conceptual explanations, but is a big supporter of tough love. the mccord effect is real, you learn how to study well after you bomb the first test (usually). i had the trio last semester and wasn't a fan, but i loved mccord. if you study you will get an a

I took this course the fall of my freshman year and talk about a welcome to college moment. In order to pass you have to learn the science as Dr.McCord preached throughout the year. There are no tricks or gimmicks to pass the class, you have to be willing to put in the work but McCord does a great job of teaching what must be understood. 10/10

Took McCord in Fall 22 and he is definitely my favorite professor. Very tough love type of personality. His lectures teach you a lot. If you review lecture notes and homework then the exams aren't too bad at all. Plus he is really funny in my opinion.

I took Dr. McCord for CH301 last semester, and I'm just here to rave about him again. He's a wonderful professor and put a lot of thought and effort into his class. He's very straightforward about the material and his lectures were very engaging. So sad that he's retiring :(.

king retired a few years ago but he was one of my favorite professors in college

Took Professor McCord during my Freshman Year, Fall 2022. I'm so glad I took Professor McCord before he retired because he was the absolute GOAT. Favorite class of my college career and the way he taught it was so amazing. I wish all my professors taught like him! Keep slaying in retirement!