2.3

Rachel Campbell

Chemistry - Florida Gulf Coast University

2.3
Quality
4.2
Difficulty
25%
Would Retake
116
Reviews
2.3
Quality
4.2
Difficulty
2.4
Helpful
2.2
Clarity

25%

Would Retake

116

Reviews

Rating Distribution
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5

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What Students Say

She teachers maybe 30% of the time that you have her, the other 70% she hands out pogils which can be found online and done at home instead but nope you have to come to class because its mandatory, dont understand why i pay 1000$ a year just so she can give me a handout i can do at home, get ready to teach yourself

CHM1046 - 1.0 rating

Would not recommend this class to anyone who is not strong in chemistry

CHM1045 - 1.0 rating
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

97%

Textbook Required

24%

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95% confidence
Based on 70 grades
Most common grades:
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A (12)
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Grade Distribution
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Based on 85 reported grades
C: 13
A: 12
B: 10
Not sure yet: 7
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Lots of homework (33)
Tough grader (32)
Test heavy (27)
Skip class? You won't pass. (17)
Get ready to read (15)
LOTS OF HOMEWORK (14)
Participation matters (11)
Gives good feedback (8)
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2.9

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2.3

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Reviews (116)
5.0
2.0
CHM101
Apr 16, 2011

She is so sweet! I had her for lab but I wish she was a lecture teacher because she explained some of the lecture information really clearly. The labs are not too hard, she is very helpful outside of class. If you do everything she says and follow the lab packet, you will be fine.

4.0
4.0
CHM1045
Jul 15, 2011

DOES NOT CURVE. you can earn up to 5 pts/test xtra credit. Mandatory, preclass quizzes, and hw for every chapter. Lot of work, tests arent easy or impossible (im an A student) but the averages in my class were 60s/lower. helpful & nice, but she will not wiggle on your grade and each test is 25% of your grade- 75% total. (rumored: 30% pass rate)

3.0
4.0
CHM1045
Jul 18, 2011

Nice professor, offered extra credit toward exams for proof of study. I?d recommend taking an introductory chemistry class before taking it with this professor. Material not covered thoroughly in class was included on exams; make sure you completely understand it before the exams. Class averages about 60%. Be prepared to study!

1.0
5.0
CHM1045
Aug 18, 2011

Try your hardest to take this class with another professor. Homework didn't cover things that were on the quizzes, and exams are extremely difficult. She often didn't have answers to questions, and lectures only touched on the topic which you'll be tested on in depth. Treats everyone like a freshman. No break at all. DON'T RECOMMEND.

5.0
4.0
CHM101
Sep 25, 2011

She is too young to be old, but too old to be young. She helps if you need it, but she will also challenge you (quite a lot). Her lab is fairly easy as long as you read instructions and her lecture is easy. She offers extra credit all the time and her exams are easy! They are everything from the homework.

4.0
3.0
CHM1045
Dec 3, 2011

Professor Campbell for lab is great! You will need to understand what is going on in lecture to do well in lab. As long as you do the assignments (which ALL lab teachers require) then you will get an A. She is very fair in grading lab reports. For Chm Lect, all the professors require pre-quizzes and h.w so there is no way to avoid that.

4.0
5.0
CHM1045
Dec 15, 2011

You have to study, chemistry is very hard. Her tests are multiple choice and show your work. The show your work is hard. HW after class and quiz before. She loves CHM and is knowledgeable. She will help with anything you ask. Stays late after class. large drop rate due to not studying and missing classes. every class is very important. Lots of math

5.0
4.0
CHM1046
Jan 24, 2012

She is very good at explaining things and would even use examples from other things outside of chemistry to explain. She is tough on her quiz question choices, homework is not too bad but just takes a long time depending. She gives many good tutorials and practices quizzes on Angel that help. I reccomend her but in order to pass you must study!

5.0
3.0
CHM1045
Apr 16, 2012

You're graded for attendance because the lab is once a week and you must be there to learn. You get points off if your late (which I thought was dumb). But she's very helpful, she goes through the equations and help you understand them. The labs are pretty boring but if you try they're easy. She also gives extra credit. I wish I had her for lecture

5.0
3.0
CHM1046
Apr 25, 2012

Chemistry is hard. It's not like it was in high school. Thus, professor Campbell expects a lot of her students. If you plan on taking chem classes through Orgo II (or more), she is the professor for you because she will FORCE you to change your study habits in such a way that you will make it through subsequent chem classes. GREAT teacher!

2.0
5.0
CHM1045
May 9, 2012

She has a lot of questions on her tests that she never cared to go over in class. Quizzes are due BEFORE she even teaches you about the chapter, which is mind-boggling. AVOID

5.0
2.0
CHM1045
Nov 16, 2012

I enjoyed taking her for chemistry. There's no easy way out, read, study and give her proof of it at the exams for 1-4% extra credit. Making the quizzes due before class is an eye sore but it's only 5% of the grade. She really knows what she's talking about and will always help explain something in office hours. You either sink or float

2.0
4.0
CHEMICHEM
Dec 11, 2012

very smart professor but should not be teaching. attending class is a waste a time if you take her you are better off learning from the book.

3.0
4.0
CHEML
Dec 21, 2012

Shes nice but exam is hard. Has questions which is not covered in class. Runs through information on lecture notes quickly just so she doesn't alter the syllabus . She's good for chem lab but lecture I don't think so unless you already like chem or familiar with it to some degree.

5.0
4.0
CHM1045
Feb 18, 2013

It is true that attendance is mandatory for Chem 1 and each absence is 5% of your grade. Also quizzes are always before class. However the content is clearly covered if you take notes before class from book like you are suppose to. And homework is very hard, which is a plus in my book, because that made the test very easy. If you like chem take her

4.0
3.0
CHM1045
Apr 9, 2013

Good teacher that explains everything the best she can. Can sometimes get a little loopy but overall a good instructor. Definitely read the textbook before you go to each class

1.0
5.0
CHM1045
Apr 29, 2013

This teacher was horrible. The lecture did not correspond to the book, and then the test did not correspond to the lectures. She speeds through notes to finish on time (focusing on the easy and skimming the hard information). Chemistry is already a hard subject and this teacher made it even worse. I would never recommend her for anything.

1.0
5.0
CHM1046
Grade: F
Sep 7, 2013

Terrible professor.

5.0
4.0
CHM1101
Grade: C
Dec 16, 2013

She is a really great teacher and knows a lot about the subject. She is absolutely obsessed with Chemistry. She is really helpful. You just have to make sure you always attend class! She is very understanding. The only downside is that her tests are very difficult and she doesn't always cover everything that is going to be on the test in class.

1.0
5.0
CHM1046
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Jan 27, 2014

The absolute worst professor at FGCU. She tells you to read the textbook before learning the topic in class and then barely covers it if at all. She introduces a new concept and then spends the whole class rearranging equations and confusing people.

2.0
5.0
CHM1046
Feb 3, 2014

She is WORST professor ever. She has fill in the blank PowerPoints, which she barely goes over so you basically have no notes to use for knowledge. Her homework and tests are impossible because of her lack of teaching skills. She's just a nightmare. DO NOT TAKE HER!!

4.0
3.0
CHM1045L
May 5, 2014

While the abs are covered by every Gen Chem 1 lab class in the same way, my one pet peeve from Campbell was that she didn't grade the majority of the assignments in a timely manner. I didn't like this. Other than that, she's approachable & always willing to help.

5.0
4.0
CHM1045
Grade: B
Mar 31, 2015

For 50 min 3 times a week this lady knows what she's doing, so much information on canvas for you to study. Most organized and efficient professor I have run into so far here at FGCU. As a science heavy major I was happy to have such great background in CHEM to help me.

1.0
5.0
CHM1045
Apr 10, 2015

This has to be one of the WORST professors at FCGU. She explains things in the most complicated way possible when you ask her questions. If you miss a class it is automatic 3 point deduction from your overall grade, she sets you up for disaster. Her test are very short and hard, so it is very difficult to get an A. RUN FROM THIS PROFESSOR!!!!

4.0
4.0
CHM1045
Grade: C
Jun 9, 2015

One of the better CHM Professor on campus. Very clear in her lectures and uses visuals and videos too. Plenty of tests for 3 dayweek class. Explains notes in easy way. Lots of tests keeps students on their toes. Hard to get an A in CHM but then again its a CHM class so its hard anyway. Cares for students. 3% overall deduction for missing class :(

2.0
5.0
CHM1045
Feb 8, 2016

Buy the book and teach yourself. Never returned an email until after the final. Gives tests with way too many problems for 50 minutes. Never curved a test, even when more than 70% of the class got multiple 5 point questions wrong. Should not be a college level professor..

3.0
4.0
CHM1045
Grade: C
Mar 30, 2016

She is there when you need help but, she does not like to lecture. She gives out worksheets during class and expects you to know how to do them before even learning the content. Attendance is for a grade. She is a really nice person but if you have a hard time in chemistry then I don't think she would be good for you.

5.0
3.0
CHM1045
Grade: A
Apr 27, 2016

By far, the most clear chemistry professor at FGCU.. will help you if you need it during office hours makes lectures smooth and you can learn so easily with her clarity

4.0
3.0
CHM1045
Grade: A
Jun 12, 2016
Would take again

She explained the material pretty well and the videos she posted were insanely helpful. Her expectations were clear and she was willing to answer questions in and out of class. I'd take her again.

5.0
4.0
CHM1045
Grade: A+
Dec 19, 2016
Would take again

Great Professor worth it

Gives good feedback
Get ready to read
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
4.0
CHM1045
Grade: A
Jan 25, 2017
Would take again

She is tough but she is a wonderful teacher. For most classes you do worksheets called POGILS with a group but occasionally she lectures. Make sure you always read the chapters she assigns so that you know what's going on and take advantage of the practice tests she posts on canvas. It's a lot of work but you learn a lot. I'm taking her for chem 2.

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LOTS OF HOMEWORK
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
1.0
5.0
CHM1045
Grade: Not sure yet
Feb 7, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Do you enjoy lots of homework? Do you want to pay a professor to not lecture? Do you enjoy learning absolutely nothing and being tested on anything imaginable? Well then this is the class for you. By only doing group work and having one packet per group, I have truly found the best way for me to learn; but I also learn as much by not going to class

Tough Grader
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LOTS OF HOMEWORK
1.0
5.0
CHM1045
Mar 1, 2017
Wouldn't take again

I don't mind the homework at all, it's totally manageable; however, the homework would be 100% easier to do if we had a lecture beforehand. There are barely any lectures which makes learning the material immensely harder than it has to be.

5.0
3.0
CHM1046
Mar 3, 2017
Would take again

No Chem II prof is an easy A. However, Prof. Campbell makes the material as easy to understand as possible, and she gives extra credit. If you put in the work (including readings), youll be fine. The students who dont do well on her exams dont read or come to class. I havent taken Chem I in 3 years, but Ive still gotten A's on all the exams.

Get ready to read
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
5.0
CHM1045
Grade: B-
Mar 22, 2017
Wouldn't take again

chemistry was very hard but if you sit with her after class and put in the effort you can pass this class. This was the hardest class I've ever taken but she helped me so much I passed her class. All I can say is you have to put in the work.

Gives good feedback
Get ready to read
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
3.0
3.0
CHM1046
Grade: B
Mar 28, 2017
Would take again

Not the best teacher, but if you know chem its a passable class

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Clear grading criteria
1.0
5.0
CHM1046
Grade: C-
May 7, 2017
Wouldn't take again

I took her for Gen Chem 2. I took another professor for Chemistry 1, in which I received an A. In Campbell's class, however, I struggled to even pass. I've never gotten a C in a college course before this and honestly felt like emotionally giving up 1/3 of the way into the semester. Her POGILS and general teaching style just seemed ineffective.

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
4.0
3.0
CHM1045
Grade: A
Aug 4, 2017
Would take again

She is a wonderful instructor who uses group work to encourage her students to think together to understand topic. Not lecture heavy which is a nice change-up and relies on her TA's to assist in the classroom. Quizzes are small and not hard if you understand the material and her tests are both multiple choice and write-ins. Just pay attention.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
1.0
4.0
CHM1046
Grade: B
Dec 1, 2017
Wouldn't take again

She teachers maybe 30% of the time that you have her, the other 70% she hands out pogils which can be found online and done at home instead but nope you have to come to class because its mandatory, dont understand why i pay 1000$ a year just so she can give me a handout i can do at home, get ready to teach yourself

Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
1.0
5.0
CHM1045
Grade: C
Dec 16, 2017
Wouldn't take again

HORRIBLE! Passes out a worksheet and makes you teach yourself. Can not teach for her life and is painfully rude, avoid at all costs.

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Tests are tough
1.0
5.0
CHM1046
Feb 19, 2018
Wouldn't take again

You can completely understand the material after spending more than 30 hours reading the textbook because she barely teaches in class, do the practice exams several times over, do all the practice problems/quizzes on Canvas, and still not get even a B on the test.

Get ready to read
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
TEST HEAVY
2.0
5.0
CHM1045
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Mar 20, 2018
Would take again

It's basically a flipped classroom and she expects you to come into class knowing basically everything. She relies heavily on the TA's. She is a strong believer that the grade you get is what you deserve even though you can work extremely hard and study but still fail. She is a caring individual but you have to do 200% to even think about passing.

Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
TEST HEAVY
1.0
5.0
CHM1045
Grade: C
Apr 10, 2018
Wouldn't take again

no lecture time, in a lecture class

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
TEST HEAVY
1.0
5.0
CHM1045
Grade: F
Apr 19, 2018
Wouldn't take again

By far the worst teacher I have ever had in my life!!! Barely teaches in a lecture class, expects you to know everything before the class,hands out stupid POGILS that make you teach yourself in a groups, very rude, & refuses to teach or explain when the student has a question. Also when she does give a lecture she goes too fast for anyone to get it

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
2.0
4.0
CHM1045
Apr 25, 2018
Wouldn't take again

She is a really nice person, but her teaching style could be a bit better. she lectures 33% of the time and gives out POGIL work sheets the other 67%. She gives 2 work sheets to a group of 6 meaning most people have to look on while others work out problems. You have to put a lot in to this class, because you have to teach yourself a lot of things

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
EXTRA CREDIT
1.0
5.0
CHM1045
Grade: B-
Dec 3, 2018
Wouldn't take again

This professor is not recommended She hardly took attendance to give credit. One day we walked into class on a Friday and the TA handed everyone a small white paper and never informed the class what it was for and on the following Monday she told everyone to pull out the small paper that she had given us for attendance and obvi no one had it.

Skip class? You won't pass.
TEST HEAVY
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
1.0
5.0
CHM1045
Grade: C+
Dec 11, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Would not recommend this class to anyone who is not strong in chemistry. She does not teach! You have to teach yourself using mastering chemistry and the textbook. Exams are very hard and she repeatedly said she does not care if we fail the class. Attendance is mandatory and will hurt your grade if you do not show up!!

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
TEST HEAVY
2.0
4.0
CHM1045
Grade: C
Dec 21, 2018
Wouldn't take again

She's heavy in mastering chemistry homework. Which if you're like me, due to course load, you'll struggle to even finish those, where one deadline is after the other. What you learn on MC is basic compared to the test where she dedicates 30 points to three essay Q's. If you have a lot of time to dedicate just to her then do it, if not then don't.

Participation matters
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
5.0
CHM1046
Feb 1, 2019
Wouldn't take again

During my academic career, I have been easily able to get goods grades in classes regardless of how bad the teacher was. However, no matter how much extra time I spent studying during chem 1045 and chem 1046 I greatly struggled. This teacher never taught a single class, she handed out packets and expected you and your group to learn by yourselves.

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
1.0
4.0
CHM1045
Grade: C-
Feb 26, 2019
Wouldn't take again

She is the worst professor I have ever had by far. Do not take her if you want to pass chemistry. She does not teach what so ever and all you do is a group assignment in class everyday. She calls you out if you have to leave class early and is a very petty adult. Would not recommend to anyone. Take ANY other chem professor.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
Group projects
1.0
3.0
CHM1046
Grade: D-
Mar 29, 2019
Wouldn't take again

If you can teach yourself Chemistry this class is fine otherwise take anyone else. I had a 88 in Chem 1 without having to try very hard but she does not teach anything at all. Mastering Chem due before class is what you will be "covering" in class that day. Its more of her giving you worksheets without explaining how to do anything or helping.

2.0
4.0
CHM1045
Grade: A
May 7, 2019
Wouldn't take again

One of the worst professors, the exams are very hard. First one is the easiest and it just gets harder from there. The final however, which is not created by her, is the easiest. Makes you think the level of difficulty that she made the previous exams were just because she's evil. If you put this class as your highest priority, an A is possible.

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
CHM1045L
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 15, 2019
Wouldn't take again

DO NOT TAKE HER. Worst professor I have ever had. She doesn't explain anything at all, and on the off chance she does, she will lead you in the wrong direction, and then give you a horrible grade for it. Very petty, super tough on grading, and very strict. If you get her, drop out or you will get a bad grade. Any other professor is a better option.

Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
CHM1045L
Grade: D+
Nov 15, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Took her last year saw her again and immediately dropped the class. BAD! Do not take.

Lots of homework
Test heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
CHM1045L
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Nov 15, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Not my favorite professor. There isnt really any positive things I can say. All I ask is that you dont take her for your grades sake. unless you want to make this class a full time job dont take her.

Test heavy
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
2.0
4.0
CHM1045L
Nov 20, 2019
Wouldn't take again

If you are struggling in Campbell's class GO TO HER OFFICE HOURS! This was my hardest class I took at FGCU so far, but she's actually pretty helpful one on one. If the in-class group work wasn't graded I honestly never would have gone to class because it was a waste of time. There was so much group work but no one ever knew what we were doing.

Lots of homework
Accessible outside class
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
CHM1045
Grade: C
Dec 6, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Professor Campbell is the worst professor I've had to date. There is no formal teaching, all she does is she hands out sheets called "POGILs" and you are fed to the wolves. For the sake of your sanity and GPA, avoid this course at all costs. Take it over summer, or when you're 70 years old. BUT DO NOT CHEM WITH THIS PROFESSOR!

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
CHM1045
Grade: C
Dec 17, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Okay, she is a nice person outside of class. Shee brought us cookies and fruit snacks on test days. However, the actual class was an absolute disaster. I went to SI sessions, studied the book, worked on the study guide problems, and watched the videos she posted for us and still barely passed. By the end of the semester, everyone was praying.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Graded by few things
Test heavy
2.0
4.0
CHM1045
Grade: D-
Dec 19, 2019
Wouldn't take again

The way she structured her class was not beneficial at all. Some days, her classes would consist of group activities called POGIL that would be confusing if you have not learned the material yet. Her lectures were alright. Be prepared for a lot of homework and reading the textbook was way better than anything we did in her class.

Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
3.0
4.0
CHM1046
Grade: B
Dec 30, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Hard class; you need to put time into it. Have all A's and now this class. Four exams and the final replaces your lowest exam grade. Exams are around 20 questions, multiple choice and limited extra credit (3 points). EC towards hw grade but doesn't boost grade much. Class time is mostly working through group packets which aren't very helpful.

Graded by few things
Test heavy
Tough grader
5.0
3.0
CHM1045
Grade: A
Jan 3, 2020
Would take again

Dr. Campbell truly doesn't get enough credit. Her flipped classroom setting is difficult, yes, BUT it sets students up for success and making sure that they really understand the material. She is one of my favorite professors to this day. Be willing to work hard, and you will succeed.

Lots of homework
Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
1.0
5.0
CHM1045
Grade: C-
Apr 14, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Literal nightmare. If you rely on her lecture material and the SI only, prepare to take the class again. Her tests never match study guides. Shes a wonderful person but teaches nothing. You learn it on your own and then do group activities in class. Thats it. Straight A student but barely passed the class.

Lots of homework
Test heavy
Tough grader
5.0
4.0
CHM1046
Grade: A+
Apr 20, 2020
Would take again

Honestly, people are way too harsh on Campbell. She is an awesome teacher once you get used to her teaching style. Chemistry is just hard in general, I think it is unfair for people to blame her for their bad grade. I took her for both chem 1 and 2, and yeah it was a lot of work, but I actually learned the material. She also gives extra credit!

Accessible outside class
Participation matters
Test heavy
3.0
5.0
CHM1045
Grade: C
Apr 24, 2020
Would take again

She is a great teacher but if you want to pass you will have to go to her study hours every time and bring her questions that you need help with. You will do a lot of Chem 101 and Mastering Chemistry. occasionally she will post-practice on chem 101 for you to do... DOOO ITTT it helps because that is the most helpful thing.

Lots of homework
Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
1.0
1.0
CHM1046
Grade: B+
Apr 30, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Managed to get a B+ Chem is not my forte but I busted my ass for that B. If you can take a different professor, do it. Her class format is not very helpful and she doesnt lecture. You pretty much teach yourself. Her exams are 20 questions. She gives MINIMAL extra credit. Teaching method is not very effective. Most of the class failed.

2.0
4.0
CHM1046
Grade: C+
May 5, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Professor Campbell was an alright professor, but personally for me she has to be one of the worst professors I've ever taken. This is only because her teaching style isn't the best and is misleading. There's barely any extra credit. With the online switch, she was;t very helpful, the TA's were more helpful than her so I would lean on them.

Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
Tough grader
1.0
4.0
CHM1045
Grade: D+
May 27, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Worst professor I've ever had. She does not teach at all, her class relies on your peers teaching you. While relying on your peers for your grade, tests are worth 75%. I got an A on every assignment and still did not pass. Even if she is the last Chemistry class available, just wait a semester because taking her class is a waste of time.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Graded by few things
Test heavy
1.0
1.0
CHM1046
Grade: B+
Sep 23, 2020
Wouldn't take again

worst teacher ive ever had to deal with. Does not lecture at all and instead gives us youtube videos for us to learn from. While in class gives handouts and does not go over them or checks them so its useless.

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
CHM1046
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 21, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Gives a ridiculous amount of homework, never have time for the assignments in other classes. I do a minimum of 4 hours of work per day every week for this class and I still don't do well. Hw assignments on Aleks are incredibly discouraging when you get answers wrong and makes you start the entire thing over again and I always start ahead of time.

Lots of homework
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
CHM1046
Grade: D
Dec 16, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Absolutely do NOT take her class. The exams are 80% of your grade, but only 20 questions. You get 3 wrong and you're done for. She gives out a major amount of homework only worth 9%. Does not teach in-class at all, just gives out worksheets that are 0% of your grade. The CAA tutors even had a hard time explaining her concepts. Take someone else.

Lots of homework
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
CHM1045
Dec 17, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Professor Campbell appears to be a nice person. I promise you that her tests are very tricky on purpose. You have to teach yourself almost everything in her "flipped classroom environment." Tests are only 23 questions and I'd say 6-7 have some type of tricks for sure! For the sake of your grade, avoid. It's just not worth taking the class with her.

1.0
5.0
CHM1046
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Jan 10, 2021
Wouldn't take again

She's a terrible proffessor, I am usually an inept learner and regardless of how much i studied and made time for this class it was never enough. DONT TAKE HER if anything do transient at a community college, its cheaper.

Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
CHM1045
Grade: C-
Jan 13, 2021
Wouldn't take again

She used the Aleks program which you have to get each question right to move on and get credit, but look for 8 hours of homework for each aleks assignment. This class made me want to rip my hair out and drop out of college so

Lots of homework
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
CHEM1045
Grade: Not sure yet
Mar 7, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Literally the worst class I have ever done. If you want to spend your entire semester feeling like an idiot take this class. Literally it doesn't matter how many hours your spend studying you will still fail. Currently the Average for all the exam grades is a 52. DONT TAKE THIS CLASS IM WARNING YOU.

Lots of homework
Test heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
CHM1045
Grade: Rather not say
Apr 29, 2021
Wouldn't take again

I want you to imagine a class where 70% of students drop, the exam average is below 50%, the prof doesn't teach, and you do 12 hours of work a day 7 days a week for 15 weeks straight to get told you "didn't do enough". To say this class was awful is an understatement. You will fail, you wont learn anything, and you will waste your money. Stay Away

Lots of homework
Graded by few things
Tough grader
1.0
4.0
CHM1045
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
May 10, 2021
Wouldn't take again

She is horrible, all her online classes were videos from youtube that did not help with the actual exams. She does not teach, when you actual have class in person she waist time on things that have nothing to do with the actual material and does not go over stuff that actually matters. TRUST ME its not worth it do not take her class.

Lots of homework
1.0
5.0
CHM1045
Nov 5, 2021
Wouldn't take again

This is the rudest professor I have ever taken. She brags so much about how shes a first generation college student yet she talks down to all her students. If you have a question or need help dont bother asking her because she will degrade you and talk to you like your stupid. If you want to pass chem or learn chemistry do not take her.

Tough grader
1.0
5.0
CHM1045
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 11, 2021
Wouldn't take again

WORST PROFESSOR EVER! She waste all of class doing stuff that doesnt even pertain to the lesson. Youll spend all of your time teaching yourself. She is not a nice person either, if your smart do not take her even if shes the last professor on the planet! ��

1.0
5.0
CHM1045
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 16, 2021
Wouldn't take again

By far the most difficult class I have taken throughout my education; the lectures are super quick and glaze over a lot of material without a lot of deeper explanation. Most of the time, class is such a struggle, as we are handed POGIL activities and have to try to figure what is going on by ourselves. Homework is super time consuming.

Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
2.0
4.0
CHM1045
Grade: D+
Dec 14, 2021
Wouldn't take again

I should've dropped the class when I had the chance. If you just rely on her lectures and classroom the flipped lessons you won't pass. Lectures are very fast. This is why the textbook is necessary. Aleks (HW) usually takes more than 4 hours. The course is extremely test-heavy. If the teaching style doesn't work for you personally, drop the class.

Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
1.0
4.0
CHM1045L
Grade: C
Dec 17, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Had no idea what was going on in this class most of the semester. This was not due to being absent or not paying attention either. This class never had clear instructions on how to complete anything, and anytime I reached out to ask for help I was met with condescending emails. Most frustrating class of my life.

Tough grader
1.0
5.0
CHM1045
Grade: F
Jan 4, 2022
Wouldn't take again

Worst professor I have ever had.

Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
So many papers
3.0
3.0
CHM1045
Grade: A
Jan 13, 2022
Would take again

You need to pay attention during the lecture and participate when she gives you worksheets. My class had TAs that helped a lot but she will help you if you ask her. She also lets you do test corrections for 5 points back on your exam, but its all or nothing so make sure you really pay attention to it.

Lots of homework
Clear grading criteria
2.0
4.0
CHM1045
Grade: B
Jan 26, 2022
Wouldn't take again

If you are new to chemistry or haven't had a chemistry class in a long time DON'T take her class. Professor Campbell has a very difficult way to teach, she doesn't give lectures, which makes it very difficult to learn new concepts.

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
CHEML
Jan 26, 2022
Wouldn't take again

Was literally the worst class of my life, this was the class that inspired me to change my major from marine science to english because the class was so painful i never wanted to take another science class for the rest of my life.

Lots of homework
Tough grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
1.0
5.0
CHM1045
Grade: D-
Jan 27, 2022
Wouldn't take again

She automatically expects you to know so much from the jump. My first semester here, and this class made me want to rip my hair out and consider changing my major completely! There is too much homework that takes HOURS to do and on top of that, it doesnt even count much to your final grade. DONT TAKE THS COURSE WITH HER! Youll regret it.

Lots of homework
Test heavy
Tough grader
3.0
4.0
CHM1045
Grade: A
Mar 30, 2022

VERY difficult class in general, so you really need to put time into it. Her lectures aren't always helpful, but if you need help her TAs were amazing and she will help one-on-one during her office hours. She does exam corrections which are worth 5 points. Her exams were harder than the ACS chem final, which I guess is good idk

1.0
5.0
CHM1045
Grade: C-
Oct 28, 2022

Rachel Campbell is the least understanding professor that I have ever met. Every time that I asked her a question she met me with a rude or condescending answer. Professor Campbell will suck the life out of you. Chemistry is already hard, she makes it 20 times harder with her short lectures and lack of explanations, and no study guides.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Lots of homework
1.0
5.0
CHM1045
Grade: C-
Oct 28, 2022

She's got a stick up her ass for no reason.

4.0
3.0
CHEM1045
Grade: B
Dec 13, 2022
Would take again

Professor Campbells CHEM1045 class was actually more simple than I thought it was gonna be. The course has a heavy reliance on ALEKs and Activ Assignments that will help you pass the Exams with good grades so make sure to do those! Rachel herself was also a very forgiving person! If I ever had a problem she was understanding and gave mercy.

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
3.0
CHM1045L
Grade: A
Feb 15, 2023
Would take again

Professor Campbell has some of the clearest grading criteria I have ever had. Any assignment done outside of class has plenty of resources, and Professor Campbell goes above and beyond to set up her Canvas page. Some of the quizzes were quite difficult, but there are enough of them to average out over a semester.

Gives good feedback
Online Savvy
1.0
5.0
CHM1046
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Mar 17, 2023

I had to withdrawal Prof Campbells chem 2 class bc I got an awful stomach virus right before the second exam & she was not accepting the doctor's note from FGCU student health services, she was not even trying to be understanding or help me have another chance at this exam. There's lots more to this story(word count) so just avoid her if you can.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Test heavy
4.0
4.0
CHM1045L
Grade: A+
Mar 29, 2023
Would take again

Prof. Campbell gave very clear instructions, and I would highly recommend her for intro chem labs. She is a tough grader and demands quality, which I can respect, others might not. Can be a little condescending at times but always answers questions. Helpful in and out of class, w/ good feedback. + pretty funny and very passionate about chemistry.

Tough grader
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
1.0
5.0
CHM1045L
Grade: C
May 3, 2023

I suggest avoiding taking ANY class with Rachel Campbell. While she is a nice lady, she is not lenient whatsoever with grades or due dates. While Chem lab isn't super hard, she will not try to make the course run smoothly for you. She gives pointless quizzes in-class that other lab professors do not do and she grades lab reports very harshly. AVOID

Tough grader
1.0
4.0
CHM1046
Grade: D+
Jul 5, 2023

I broke my arm over spring break and was then diagnosed with strep throat and covid with a doctor's note. She did not excuse a quiz I missed regardless of the note (gave me a zero even with a note), refused to let me make up the exam I missed (the doctor's note forbid me from going to class for 5 days), and refused to curve a test everyone failed.

4.0
4.0
CHM1045L
Grade: A+
Dec 14, 2023
Would take again

Campbell was a very intelligent teacher. She was always very helpful when I went in to ask questions. I strongly recommend going in to her office hours to have her explain concepts that you aren't sure about. She's helpful in labs and will make sure you do them right. Almost always done early. She was also very helpful even on maternity leave.

Tough grader
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
4.0
3.0
CHM1045L
Grade: B+
Dec 15, 2023
Would take again

Professor Campbell is great. Her labs are straightforward and easy to follow, as she does give a quick rundown in class before on the background of a lab. Lab reports are weighed heavily, as long you can write well and understand the basics of a lab, you're set. She gives great feedback on reports in progress and is easily reachable in office hours

Tough grader
Accessible outside class
Online Savvy
1.0
5.0
CHEM1045
Grade: F
Dec 26, 2023

This class was for IDS 3920 University Colloquium. She was very nasty throughout the semester maybe because she was pregnant and was due in late November. She was not helpful at all and would recommend no one ever takes her classes. I will be repeating this course over the incoming summer and will do research first to get a better teacher.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Participation matters
4.0
2.0
CHM1045L
Grade: A
Dec 27, 2023
Would take again

Professor Campbell is good for Lab. She does a brief explanation at the beginning of the lab and the lab almost always ends early. Post-lab quizzes can be difficult but the lab reports are easy and she's not an exceptionally harsh grader. Just show up and make sure your lab notebook is complete and you'll do fine.

5.0
3.0
CHM1045L
Grade: A
Nov 15, 2024
Would take again

Her personality stands out and she's sweet. Do the notebook across multiple days if not the night before. She'll answer any and every question, she is easy to understand and makes lab as fun as possible.

Tough grader
Gives good feedback
Lots of homework
2.0
3.0
CHM1045L
Grade: B
Nov 29, 2024

I rlly didn't like her personality. She just often has a attitude and will over explain things for most of the lab and then say: what you don't remember what I said in the first 10 minutes of my hour and half rant. To the point where in some of the longer labs she would talk for well over a hour an half leaving us practically 30 minutes to do lab.

Tough grader
4.0
3.0
CHM1045L
Grade: A-
Dec 9, 2024
Would take again

Campbell is funny and kind. She genuinely cares for her students and wants them to do well in lab. The labs are not very difficult and she goes over exactly how to do them in class. She is easily accessible if you have questions and is always willing to answer questions.

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
4.0
3.0
CHM1045L
Grade: D
Dec 17, 2024
Would take again

Professor Campbell is great! She goes through the procedure and will help you if you are stuck during an experiment. Make sure you have your notebook ready before class and do not turn the assignments late. For every day late, 10% gets taken off. Do ALL of the discussion questions in your notebook, and do all of the Pre and Post lab quizzes.

Tough grader
Participation matters
Test heavy
5.0
1.0
CHM1045L
Grade: A
Mar 16, 2025
Would take again

As someone who struggled with the concepts in my lecture class, her lecture before lab helped a LOT. Her grading criteria is clear, she's very easy to reach for office hours, and if you ask, she will look through your lab report before turning it in telling you exactly how to fix it, guaranteeing a good grade. Would HIGHLY recommend.

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
1.0
4.0
CHEM1045
Grade: B
Jun 6, 2025

I'm an A student and I got a B, barely. Genuinely does not care about her students learning. Expects you to learn from pogils. Tests are multiple choice and tricky. Made me want to change my major, I didn't.

1.0
4.0
CHM1045
Oct 2, 2025

TERRIBLEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Test heavy
4.0
2.0
CHM1045L
Grade: B
Nov 8, 2025
Would take again

I took her lab class. The test are hard even being open note. She grades lab notebooks easy as long as you write it before class. GO TO HER BEFORE SUBMITTING REPORTS. She will give you all the help and corrections if you just go to office hours!

Participation matters
Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
2.0
5.0
CHM1045
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 11, 2025

Hated her lectures since they were so fast-paced, really expects you to have an incredible chem background which I didn't have, had quizzes every week and tricky exams

Beware of pop quizzes
Lecture heavy
5.0
5.0
CHEM1045
Grade: Rather not say
Nov 14, 2025

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1.0
5.0
CHM1045L
Grade: B
Nov 14, 2025

Horrible teacher. She goes at a way faster pace than the lecture class and doesn't explain the material. Very hard grader and is unwilling to discuss questions regarding grades you have received on assignments. Post lab quizzes are extremely difficult and the majority of you grade is in your midterm and final which are more difficult than necessary

Tough grader
Participation matters
Lots of homework
1.0
5.0
CHEM1045
Grade: C+
Dec 1, 2025

Do NOT take Rachel Campbell for Gen Chem Lecture. Genuinely the worst teacher I've ever had and not nice. Class average was a 50 on the first exam so she assigned MORE homework that was mandatory. When a student raised a good point that we don't have time for extra MANDATORY notes professor got mad and said we would do it the rest of the semester

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
CHM1045
Grade: D
Dec 4, 2025

Purposefully gives different style questions on exams than the ones you're given to study. Her lectures are hard to follow and understand, as she skims through material and loves to talk about anything else. She's nice, but ensures that her class is difficult to pass due to her exam questions compared to the questions given to study.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
CHM1045
Grade: D
Dec 7, 2025

if you want to live don't take her, she is super nice, but the way she teaches is the worst. very unorganized, tests are structured in the weirdest way. she doesn't believe in extra credit, nothing gets reopened. i am begging you to seriously never take her lecture class. all of our class exams were failing averages.

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
CHM1045L
Grade: C
Dec 10, 2025

Her lectures are the worst You don't learn anything your basically there sitting for attendance. Most of the stuff you learn is on your own time. She doesn't explain anything in class her tests are terrible they are not like the study guide. You will not survive in this class if you don't want to spend time out of class.

Tough grader
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
CHEM1045
Grade: C
Dec 11, 2025

DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS. I had her this past semester, she is very passive aggressive towards her students. She lectures as if you're already supposed to understand the material she is speaking about, for 2 of the 3 unit exams, the class averages were failing grades. You will have ALEKS homework that takes hours and doesn't align with the course.

Test heavy
Graded by few things
Accessible outside class
1.0
5.0
CHEM1045
Grade: C+
Dec 13, 2025

If you are depressed and want something to push you over the edge this class is the one for you.EXTREMELY DIFFICULT class and she could care less if you don't understand the material. Even if her class matches your schedule perfectly DONT DO IT it's not worth the emotional and mental distress.Having no teacher is better than having her I promise.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Test heavy
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