Best Ever

very good teacher.Also looks good in that white lab coat.

very good teacher. she's also nice,but very strict. hard grader, but very fair. you'll learn chem.

If u have to take organic chemistry, TAKE HER CLASS!! She is very kind and helpful. Her exams are not hard if u put some effort.

Not easy but fair. You will learn the chem.

Professor Swaminathan is very helpful. If you show her that your are working hard she will help you even more. The first and the last test wont be dropped. If you do questions from the book, your guarantied to get an A. I love her. she so great. I'm not scared of chemistry any more.I definitely recommend her.

Professor is very clear about what you need to know. If you do the labs and pay attention during lecture, you will do fine. She is VERY helpful and fair with her grading. I was nervous about taking Chemistry but now I truly like it. I credit the Professor for that!

Very nice and approchable professor. Knows what she is teaching. Very clear in whatr you should know. Will offer help when you need it and will explain things if you ask her. Grading is fair and will give some EC assigments to supplement. I hated Chemistry before I took her, now I kind of like it.

The BEST. She knows everything. I was so scared that i was going to get low, and i emailed her and she told me to trust myself and other stuff. YOU HAVE TO STUDY EVERYDAY. And also, read the book. I suggest to print powerpoints before class so you can follow and scratch off sections in the chapter that she wont include. She's not boring. And she's really fun. I believe everyone in my class love her. Will take her again.

I took chemistry 111 and 112 with professor Swaminathan. She is a wonderful teacher. She makes chemistry interesting and fun. She has a great personality and likes to interact with students.If you ever need any help speak to her, she doesn't bite. Her class is not an easy A, but if you study, and put effort you will A's the class.

I love Swamy! She is fantastic. Took Chm 111/2 with her and I have to say I'm glad I did. I had to drop my previous 111 class b/c the professor was aweful. She wants you to do well. Tests are straight from lectures. She will tell you what to study and provides guides also. Not really an easy A, but it's possible. Book not required, but helps.

She is a good teacher who understands chemistry pretty well and does her best to make sure you do too. The labs aren't hard and she helps you if you ask. There is almost always a pre lab quiz but it's easy points if you read the background and do the pre lab questions. Test's are not hard but it's chem and you shouldn't expect not needing to study.

Dr. Swaminathan is the best teacher I've had at NVCC (this is my 10th class). She makes you work hard but you enjoy it and learn some chem.

Prof. Swaminathan is a great teacher. She make Chem interesting and fun. She is hard but her personality make the class ejoyable. The whole class seem to like her. Take her if you can.

Dr. Swaminathan cares about her students. There are online quizzes which get you to study and prepare for the tests. She covers all the material during lecture and provides her PowerPoints at the beginning of the semester, the book helps. If you studied throughout the semester the cumulative final should be relatively easy. Wonderful A+ professor.

Swaminathan is one of the nicest professors at NOVA, but she is not an easy A, nor is she a pushover. Don't skip any of the classes or labs and you'll do fine. No worries about unfairness with her.

Chemistry is very hard but she knows how to make you buckle down and study to earn the grade you will receive. Definatly the best chemistry teacher at nova, i almost failed my first chem 111 class and had to withdraw but when i took swaminathans class i felt much better and not as confused. Listen and you will make it out with a B or higher.

Dr. Swaminathan did a great job teaching chem. I had her for 111 and 112. She knows the material and she enjoys teaching it to you but you need to show that you're trying. Her class is not easy.

Very good prof. She cares about her students, but you do need to study to do well.

Just attend every class and pay attention and you will do okay. She's very nice and helpful so don't be afraid to ask for help. Chemistry isn't exactly a fun subject but I enjoyed this class.

Very good instructor. Always ready to help. Class is never boring.

I really enjoyed this class.Dr. Swaminathan's class is tough but enjoyable. She is always willinging to give extra help if needed.

i failed chemistry in high school and got a 1 on the AP Chem exam, but this professor has been so good at explaining everything that i finally like chemistry for the first time in my life. she breaks it down well and as long as you pay attention, take notes, ask questions, and practice you'll do well. i never read the textbook but have a 100%

EASY grading. Online quiz (easy), presentation and a research OUTLINE (easy). Good at explaining. Took chem in high and this is the second time, I aced all test. She curves them as well. She hates people who comes late so she gives extra credit to those who show up on time. I rarely use textbook, just go to youtube and learn. :

no extra credits but she will curve tests. amazing professor though - one of the best at NOVA! if chemistry is not your thing you should definitely take her - she may be strict but she truly cares about her students understanding the subject. and she explains them with great clarity and interest - she'll make the subject a little less painful

Such an amazing professor! She's nice, helpful, and very good at explaining material. I never liked chemistry before, but because of her, it was my favorite class this semester! Her tests are fair and as long as you pay attention in class, you'll do well. Not her fault, but classes are long and full of info, so try not to miss class! TAKE HER CLASS

She is there to help. 4 exams and one final which all worth the same. exams are right off of lecture and sample problems. labs are easy. final was tough. you have to show her you are working cuz this course needs work. She knows a lot but you have to ask. incredibly available through out the semester.

She's the best! You're going to have to put in work whether you like it or not, but she makes it so painless. Study the sample problems in the book before exams, and the exams will be a breeze. Offered a few opportunities for extra credit as well. I got an A.

Great teacher. Helps you as much as you need. Explains things clearly. pretty cute. What more could you ask for from a basic course?

Professor Swaminathan allows students to try their best in self studying but at the same time allows for you to grow with easy labs and quizzes. Her tests are not super tough but it is easy to make a mistake. I'm very happy I took her this semester, and would gladly take her again for HCHM 112

Great class, hard subject so you do have to work for an A by practicing problems at home. She's available in her office so do go to her if you need to. Honors requirement is just a group research project, not hard at all but very time consuming. Hates when you're late. Tests are from lecture notes so make sure you come to class.

Her class was very interesting. I really found her teaching style to match mine. She writes on the board and uses powerpoints. She made our class feel very close to each other. Some say her voice is soothing (take caution for those who sleep in class). I really respect this teacher and I find that I can talk to her about anything. I would suggest!!

The course is not easy, but if you keep up with the work, you'll do just fine. Swaminathan is knowledgeable and passionate about chemistry so she takes her time with her lectures to make sure every student understands the concepts. If you study, keep up with the assignments, and show up to class, you'll be fine. If you don't, don't complain:)

She was my favorite professor this semester. Chemistry made so much sense with her a s a professor. She gives 4 tests and a final, and some homework. If you want to learn chemistry and get an A she is for you. On the other hand you need to have time to study for her class ,as it is a lot of info.

She is always ready to help. Take her class.

I had her for 112H and 111, she is a great but wasn't versed enough in 112H to teach it without getting confused by our questions. We lost 3 weeks to snow Spring 2016. Otherwise she is a great prof, clear explanations, grading criteria, plan, notes/lec is from the power point, grades fairly, cares, uses bb frequently. Sadly uses $200 chem lab

This class will require a lot of work. Besides in-class and homework assignments, you'll need to do practice problems to really understand the material. Luckily the teacher is good at explaining, answers questions, and is more than willing to help outside of class time. You really need to learn the material, but if you do, you'll do well.

Honestly, she's amazing. She gives a TON of work, and the material isn't easy, but it's all designed to make sure you really "get" the material. She thinks of ways and goes out of her way to make things as easy as possible without lowering her standards (extra worksheets with practice problems, emails about what to focus on, study tips). She cares.

It was an easy class. She is nice, explains the material well and I hardly studied for the exam but the exam was easy. An easy A class will take her in the future if possible

I took her chm 111 class this fall semester she was great at explaining tbh. I wish if could take her 112 class but its full. Professor, if you are reading this comments I have to say you are just amazing.

Professor Swaminathan is really a great professor. I took her class for chm 111 and 112. She explain everything in class so it wont be hard when you study it. Only few extra credits. She is so passionate about chemistry and willing to help you in class or after class. She is so funny as the same time so you wont sleep in her class.

Dr. Swaminathan is an excellent professor! Lectures are very engaging and covers everything with amazing depth. Her course is structured so that the material is well understood by students with homework and practice questions which are very doable. Lowest test grade dropped. Would recommend her to anyone.

Prof. Swaminathan is an amazing Professor! She truly wants to see all her students succeed. Take her you wont regret!!

She has all the ideal qualities of teaching professional. She has a good sense of humor, great work ethics, and expert knowledge on the area of her subject. The only thing I found challenging to work with was her expectations. The other thing I found frustrating was Sapling (expensive,inconvienient). She was very helpful during COVID-19

She was very helpful in class and also during COVID. People who complain that she gives lots of work mostly procrastinate. Her lectures are amazing and she makes you practice. Her labs are not bad. You need to buy SAPLING access codes for $90 (both for labs and lecture). if you slack off, you will be behind. I actually enjoyed chem :)

A great professor, easy to understand.

Yes, lectures are heavy and she does assign a good amount of work (TIME MANAGEMENT very important) but everything benefits you for the exams. The structure of her class forced me to do well and I learned a lot. She's very approachable and makes herself available if you need help. Chem isn't my strongest science but I still did well in this class.

Chem is hard. I expected it to be difficult and it was. Dr. S made it easier by keeping it interesting and being there when I needed help. Some of the students in the class complained about the work; did they not realize that this is a college chem class for Science majors. Dr. S was not easy, but we learned the material. And she was always fair.

She def knows what she's talking about so some chapters are ran through but she is super sweet and willing to help if you put the work in! The lectures can be a bit boring sometimes but the labs are always super fun! She's always willing to go over anything you don't understand in class just dont be afraid to ask questions!!

The three things you need to succeed in her class are good time management skills, study habits, and willingness to ask for help if your lost in the subject matter. She is really nice, helpful, and accessible and does a rather good job at teaching a subject that many students find quite difficult. Lowest grades in each grading category are dropped.

Tbh I failed CHM classes 3times in high school so I have to take this course now at NOVA. Im glad that I took her and finished with an A. Shes super helpful, available when you need help. Make sure to do all the labs and hw bc the test is base on that.

Swaminathan is by far one of my faves at NOVA. I took CHM 101 (Spring 2022 semester), the lectures she gave were great, she cared if you learned the material and tried to help you as much as she could. You will pass the class as long as you pay attention and COMPLETE the homework (helps you pass the exams). She also drops your lowest exam grade.

Professor S is knowledgeable on the subject and wants every student to succeed. This class was a challenge, but doable. You will do great in her class if you're willing to put in the work - coming from a non-stem major. Most of the people that left bad reviews were probably the ones that expected an easy class without putting in any effort.

Prof. Swaminathan is a GREAT teacher, an easy grader, and helps students to get good grades. Do not miss classes, labs, and study hard. Students who gave her bad ratings did NOT read her Powerpoint slides, textbook, and did NOT do homework. Her exams are all NOT hard: MC and problems are from assignments and important sentences of the chapters.

Professor Swaminathan has been one of my favorite professors at NOVA! She really cares about your success and really wants you to understand the material critically not just test-wise. I signed up for her CHM 111 I was nervous about chemistry, but she made it my favorite subject!

I think professor Swaminathan was probably the best science professor I have ever had. Her class was fun and her lectures are clear to understand. There are a lot of assignments so at the end exam is really not worth a lot about 14%. She drops the worst exam, lab and quiz. Her homework is a lot harder than exam, for exam just do class examples.

Best chemistry professor at Nvcc by far

She is a good natured professor but she goes over things pretty fast in the lectures and leaves it up to you to understand the material, well that defeats the purpose of coming to class, you are paying for the class for you to learn, not teach yourself. There are a lot of assignments overall so do them in a timely manner. Study for the tests.

Best chem professor out there. I got a C in high school chem so I was scared coming into this class but Professor Swaminathan did a great job explaining every concept. All of her lectures and homeworks are so well made that the only way to fail is to not do the hw/go to class. 4 exams, lowest dropped + final cumulative exam. 11/10 would take again.

I cannot reccomend her enough. She's an amazing teacher who genuenly cares. Her class is hard and many hours long, but you actually learn and it's worth it. She can be tough, but for the best. She genuenly wants her students to succeed and helps during office hours and such. Even if you don't know where you're struggling, ask her!

Prof. Swaminathan's CHM111 is a challenging but worthwhile course. Lectures move quickly, so stay engaged and use resources like the textbook and unstuck AI for study prep. With effort, you can succeed in this rewarding class.

This class is not easy. You have to put in the work to succeed. Thankfully, Dr. Swaminathan is very accommodating to students and really helps break things down during her office hours. If I had to take this class over again, I would start going to her office hours earlier in the semester. She grades fairly, so the grade you get is what you earned.

I cannot recommend Professor Swaminathan enough---she is passionate about teaching, she provides excellent explanations, and she makes herself available---but as competent as she is, this course is innately difficult, and it will demand that you put in the hours outside of class. Lectures are long and content-heavy, yet comprehensive and crucial.

Her class was hard. But shes extremely kind, will explain everything if you ask directly during office hours. Lots of lectures, and labs are easy. study a lot so you don't fall behind. Take notes in her class too. extremely organized. lectures posted on canvas, graded assignments are returned within a week. Highly recommend this prof!

This course will force you to learn how to study if you haven't done so already. My advice is to both drill the e-text questions & re-do the homeworks. That said, Dr. Swaminathan is one of the kindest professors I have had at NOVA. She took a genuine interest in my academic growth despite me never e-mailing her or showing up to her office hours.