3.3

Ramon Lopez De La Vega

Chemistry - Florida International University

3.3
Quality
2.6
Difficulty
42%
Would Retake
161
Reviews
3.3
Quality
2.6
Difficulty
3.4
Helpful
3.3
Clarity

42%

Would Retake

161

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What Students Say

You learn a lot and exam is multiple choice, which is awesome

CHM2211 - 4.0 rating

Not impossible, but he's pretty much a useless lecturer

CHM1045 - 1.0 rating
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Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

29%

Textbook Required

68%

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Reviews (161)
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CHM1045
Nov 13, 2002

this is the best proffessor. he is not easy, but you will definetly get it. the

3.0
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CHM3120
Aug 19, 2003

very unorganized and unprepared, would constantly mess up doing problems in class.

4.0
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CHEMISRY
Dec 12, 2003

Proffeser's english proficcency limited. Good balancing equation though. Really seXXXy

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CHEMISTRY
Dec 13, 2003

Proffeser's english proficcency limited. Good balancing equation though. Really seXXXy

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CHEMISTRY
Dec 13, 2003

Proffeser's english proficcency limited. Good balancing equation though. Really seXy

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CHM1045
Jul 15, 2004

Very nice, helpful. However, would constantly mess up doing problems in class, and he would do SO MANY of them. His classes are sleepers...

4.0
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CHM1032
Nov 9, 2004

Easy class if you study his notes.

3.0
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CHEMSOCIETY
Nov 24, 2004

This class is easy and all you have to do is show up for the test reviews and the test dates. Besides that he's somewhat funny and it's just a really simple class.

5.0
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CHM1046
Nov 28, 2004

Really easy test

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CHM1032
Dec 20, 2004

He omits your lowest test score. He really wants you to get a good grade. The test are not that hard. He allows a "cheat sheet" for every test. Recommend.

5.0
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CHM1032
Dec 20, 2004

This class is a joke!!! I only showed up for the 3 tests and got a B in the class. I didn't even have to take the final!

5.0
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CHM
Jan 13, 2005

very easy. I just went to the reviews and the tests.I tried to go to the class but he is so boring, but it is ok there is no need.He puts the notes online, and you can bring notes to the test. I didn't even take the last test and I got a B- in the class b/c he drops a grade.

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CHM1045
Apr 18, 2005

funny professor, pretty easy, all test multiple choice,

4.0
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CHM1046
Jun 28, 2005

He is not a great lecture professor and throws trick questions on the exam (thats are not in the book or his lecture) and expects you to know it since he allows a tiny cheat sheet. This course might destroy my GPA. If your a premedical student I wouldnt recommend him unless you dont mind getting a B, if so take him!

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CHM10451046
Aug 12, 2005

He's a very nice professor and he always tries to make you laugh in class. Make sure to go to class, study his notes, work out problems and you'll pass. He does give review tests before an actual exam. He's very fair when it comes to tests, if the class does bad he'll add points. He's always willing to help if you approach him about it.

5.0
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CHM1045
Aug 24, 2005

His class was a breeze. Well ofcoure you need to study..but other than that the tests are not like SUPER HARD. He is very layed back..and sais some funny RANDOM spanish comments. I passed with an A- .

5.0
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CHM1045
Aug 24, 2005

Awsome teacher. You must take his if are going to take a scinece class. Lectures are very intreasting, he is very helpfull when you neeed help, and sometimes says funny things.

5.0
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CHM1032
Aug 30, 2005

funny guy and his class is so easy, that you'd be a ****ing idiot if you failed it

5.0
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CHM1032
Grade: C+
Aug 30, 2005

No Comments

5.0
3.0
CHM1046
Sep 1, 2005

Awesome, he was fair and I learned a lot. Funny and not afraid to help

5.0
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CHM1032
Grade: B
Sep 1, 2005

He was a great teacher for none science majors, as I am personally not interested in learning more than I did in that class.

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CHM1032
Sep 2, 2005

Great professor. If you are satisfied with the 1st three exams (as far as a final grade goes, since it's based on 3 exams) you don't have to take the final.

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CHM1046
Sep 6, 2005

Funny and nice. Lectures are all put online. Attendence not required but useful for test reviews! Study a little, easy B, study some more, easy A.

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CHM10451046
Grade: B+
Sep 7, 2005

great professor...always willing to help. lectures may be boring at times but really knows his stuff and can explain it well. funny guy too...one of the nicest and most genuine teachers at fiu. if u fail his class then ure stupid cause the material is easy

5.0
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CHM1032
Sep 26, 2005

He is a very good teacher. Makes class easy because he reads right off of powerpoints that he posts on his website. He is very clear spoken and is very easygoing

5.0
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CHM1032
Nov 3, 2005

Super nice teacher, funny jokes, and willing to help with any problems you may have. He knows his stuff and tries to make it as simple as possible. There are three exams, lowest grade dropped, and final is optional.

5.0
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CHEMANDSOC
Grade: B+
Nov 15, 2005

No Comments

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CHM1045
Nov 28, 2005

Very interesting teacher. Keeps student interested and will go out of his way to help you understand everything that is taught. Tests are pretty straight foward. Do the practice tests and you will be fine.

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CHEM1045
Dec 22, 2005

i've never found chemistry to be insteresting/easy/cool, and struggled in high school to pass. I didnt find the lectures to be helpful b/c they were too fast for me, but i tried on my own, since he puts the notes on internet, and got a B. considering i suck at chem and i'm kind of slack thats pretty good. 3 tests, drops the lowest, and a final...

4.0
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CHM1032
Jan 4, 2006

He gives 4 tests, drops the lowest. Lets you use a "cheat sheet" on exams. I showed up to class 4 times, 3 tests and the 1st day, and got a B in the class =)

5.0
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CHM1045
Jan 20, 2006

Love him.. love the class..but hated test..do-able but hard to pass.. he curves so its ok.. no matter what you will pass...thats for sure..by the way hes really funny

5.0
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CHM1032
Feb 23, 2006

Really nice prof, its just that the class is a tad retarded. he reads straight from notes that are on his website, give u practice quizzes with answers, the tests are ques from those quizzes, and he lets u bring a cheat sheet to the test (so if you fail there is something wrong with you!). Take him- it can't get any easier

5.0
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CHM1045
Mar 7, 2006

He is an awesome teacher. Very nice, funny person and the class is easy. Just study a little before the tests. I recommend him to anyone!

5.0
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CHM1045
Apr 14, 2006

Really good teacher, funny, doesn't make you go to sleep - actually made me interested in Chemistry. His tests are fair, he gives you practice quizzes from earlier years that are practically the same. Tests are straight from the notes he has online. If you go to class, he will explain any questions you may have.

4.0
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CHM1046
Aug 9, 2006

Nice guy, can be really funny, though often messes up when doing problems. Print the PowerPoints he posts on his website before going to class; otherwise, you can't follow him. Hard tests (multiple choice), often confusing, but nice curves. Not bad overall, but if you can take Joens, take Joens.

3.0
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CHM1046
Aug 16, 2006

Nicest guy and really funny...the class is actually NOT as easy as all these people are saying!! Tough material and tests can be hard. He curves but u have to study alot to do well!!

5.0
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CHM1032
Aug 17, 2006

SO MUCH BETTER THAN WINKLE!!! He's a great professor, down to earth, and has a great sense of humor. Awesome guy in general and his class is generally easy, and difficult to fail! Unless you're a brainless monkey or don't go to class...either or.

5.0
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CHM1045
Sep 1, 2006

This is the walking "Idiot's Guide to General Chemistry". He makes everything seem really easy and makes class interesting. His tests are very reasonable as long as you study. I highly recommend him. Super easy to get an A without much effort!

4.0
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CHM1032
Nov 8, 2006

well first of all you dont have to go to lectures cuz he reads the powerpoints off the internet, he lets you use a cheat sheet on the test, and his grading scale is so easy that a 75% is a B. This is a good class to take and you will pass!!!!

4.0
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CHM1046
Nov 16, 2006

He is very excited about chm which makes you more interested. Tests are hard so you do have to study ALOT!!! he curves, but not much. he makes cheesy jokes in class but overall is VERY helpful if you do office hours or questions during class. he is willing to explain anything that you dont get. take him!

3.0
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CHM1032
Nov 20, 2006

He puts about 100 ?'s online before a test and uses 40 of them word for word. Never have to go to lectures (doesnt take attendance) all you have to do is memorize those ?'s. Curves A LOT and drops the lowest grade. If you do go to lectures, they can get a little confusing cause hes all over the place but he's funny. Just 3 exams, thats it. Nice guy

4.0
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CHM1032
Nov 30, 2006

Really easy teacher. If you aren't a science major, this is your professor. His class is real easy, and he gives you alot of material to study with. If you fail his class you're just plain dumb.

3.0
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CHM1032
Dec 6, 2006

He has a VERY BIG curve for his tests (curve=the number right TIMES 2.5 PLUS 10 points). The final is optional. Very easy class. He's understanding that students are only there to meet the science credit. I didn't buy the text book and i have a B.

4.0
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CHM1046
Dec 12, 2006

Found it MUCH easier than Chem 1, he's the one to take it with. Very huge curves and messes up on all exams so bonus points up the a**! The class cannot be any easier considering its chemistry.

5.0
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CHM1045
Dec 13, 2006

Good teacher...huge curves and barely have to go to class...recommend to all non science majors who need a credit.

3.0
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CHM1046
Dec 18, 2006

Tests are challenging but curves way too much. easy class.

4.0
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CHMU02
Jan 2, 2007

This class was super easy. Print out the slides from online, highlight, study and an A you will get.

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CHM1032
Jan 9, 2007

He is extremely easy... only went to class day of test and i got a 98 in the class. barely used the book (dont have to buy). he lets you use a cheat sheet and all the questions are online. just go to test with cheat sheet and thats it . HUGE CURVE, DROPS FINAL TEST IF YOU ARE HAPPY WITH YOUR GRADE. TAKE HIM!!!!

5.0
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CHM1032
Feb 11, 2007

Awesome class. I never went to class at all, never bought the book, and he lets u use a cheat sheet during the test, u can write w/e u want on the paper and most of the time u can talk to the person next to u during the test since the classroom is so big.

5.0
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CHM1045
Mar 29, 2007

Nice teacher makes learning interesting. Curves in the exams. Practice exams for preparation.

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CHM1045
Apr 20, 2007

He's really great his class is easy as long as you dont slack off. he funny and makes class dont seem so long.

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CHM1045
Apr 28, 2007

easiest chem teacher! curves tests, drops questions if they are unfair, and does everything to make everyone pass. easy A if you pay attention and go to class.

5.0
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CHM1045
Apr 30, 2007

he is soo funny!! the class goes by so fast because he is really into his class. there is 3 tests and 1 final not hard at all! but you need to study

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CHM1032
May 1, 2007

He does the class very entertaining and easy. you don't need the book. the notes online are enough and he allows you a sheet paper in the test and it is important to review the practice test. at least 60% of the real test questions are there. it is really easy. an easy A for non-science majors.

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CHM1032
May 5, 2007

I took him online. I never looked at a single class note, or did the quizzes (which do not count for anything). I ended with a B in class because it was easy. If you just read over the chapter you'll be okay. His notes are useless... and he takes FOREVER to return emails. 60-74 gives you a C in class!! IMPOSSIBLE to FAIL! Drops lowest of four exams... if you are okay with grade before final, then the last exam is optional!

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CHM1045
May 17, 2007

He was a great professor. He keep class entertaining and was extremely helpful if he showed to office hours. But the class did still require a lot of studying!!!!

4.0
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CHM2210
Jun 26, 2007

took this class over the summer even though many people warned me not to...the professors were nice but not the best when it came to teaching...but very helpful if you needed help outside of class. Definetly easier than Chm1046!!!! I would recommend him!

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CHM1045
Jun 27, 2007

Great teacher. He cares about his students and will help you even though he has 100+ other kids in the class. He keeps class interesting by cracking jokes and being funny. Nevertheless, class requires studying.

5.0
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CHM1045
Aug 1, 2007

great teacher! always willing to help and funny! he actually makes chemistry enjoyable which is almost impossible..he posts up the lectures and helps review for tests so no one is lost..if u can, take him!:)

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CHM1032
Aug 4, 2007

GREAT TEACHER!!!!!!

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CHM1032
Nov 8, 2007

SO easy! nice man. dont buy the text. dont go to class if u dont want to. print the notes review them and u have a guaranteed a

4.0
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CHM1045
Nov 8, 2007

Nice guy, but you have to teach yourself for most of the stuff. His tests are fairly easy if you just study the material. He is always helpful, and curves tests.

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CHM1045
Nov 15, 2007

Yes, really nice guy, does say jokes, but he is kinda lazy...post notes late..lol barely in his office hours! yes, he might be the easiest chm teacher, but you have to teach your self the material..kinda stressful..if all u need is chm 1 take him!!!..but if u need chm 2 i would take graves for chm1 so you learn the material well to prepare for chm2

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CHM1032
Dec 28, 2007

Class was super easy. I never even went and passed the class with a B. He gives 3 exams and a final. final is optional since he drops lowest test score. You can also bring a page of notes. GREAT Professor !

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CHM1045
Mar 9, 2008

He's easy but so boring.I can't pay attention at all, so I stopped going completely. All I do is read the chapter and I'm fine. He does tell jokes but they aren't that great. Take it if you are not planning to move on into chemistry 2.

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CHM1045
May 1, 2008

The tests are extremelly easy if you do all the assigned problems and read the chapter. Dr. Lopez is always available to help students. The final came out of old tests and was extremelly easy. His lectures are kindda boring but the tests are multiple choice so its worth it. I highly recommend him!!!

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CHM1045
May 1, 2008

The tests are extremelly easy if you do all the assigned problems and read the chapter. Dr. Lopez is always available to help students. The final came out of old tests and was extremelly easy. His lectures are kindda boring but the tests are multiple choice so its worth it. I highly recommend him!!!

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CHM3120
May 1, 2009

Easy class but you have to do everything by yourself. 3 exams and optional final. Dr. lopez is never in his office but he's always willing to help his students. Oh also if you expect the exams back on time then forget it. We got our first exam a nibth after we took it and the 2nd and 3rd the day before the final. He is disorganized but k teacher.

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CHEM1045
May 21, 2009

Ok he is the easiest chemistry prof in FIU and he does curve. However, he is a terrible teacher. Disorganized and very sloppy overall. Your textbook will become your best friend in this class. Tutoring will also help a lot. His final is extremely easy though.

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CHM2210
Jun 24, 2009

STAY AWAY! Dont say I didn't warn you. this professor is so lost in organic chemistry that I dont know why he is still teaching, he couldn't care less. His exams are hard to the point where he doesnt even know the right answer.

4.0
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CHM2210
Jun 24, 2009

You have to know the book, and going to class is helpless...but if you do all the problems and know all the concepts you should get an A. Exams are not easy but anybody can get an A as long as you keep up with the material, if you study the day prior to the exam then you will FAIL. ORGO is not easy. Dr. Lopez is a bit lazy and disorganized.

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CHM2210
Jul 6, 2009

Horrible professor, he makes things complicated, exams are very confusing, a big no-no.

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CHM2210
Jul 7, 2009

Not a good professor, very lazy and disorganized

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CHM2210
Jul 22, 2009

Worst professor in the world. Orgo is not an easy class, and you do have to study a lot but this professor is so unfair, dont take him.

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CHM2210
Jul 22, 2009

WILL NEVER TAKE HIM EVER AGAIN IN MY LIFE.

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CHM2010
Jul 24, 2009

The professor tries his best to be fair when it comes to throwing out questions and giving curves. However, there wouldn't be a need for this if he were to design the questions himself. They're from the text test bank & some are not of great quality or we have not been prepared for. Definitely DO NOT take during summer in 6 weeks!

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CHM2210
Aug 13, 2009

He is the worst Prof. ever, he does not help at all.

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CHEM211
Aug 16, 2009

Worst professor i have ever had...do yourself a favor and never take him!!!! Extremely disorganized, has no care for his students, and you will not get the grade you deserve. NEVER EVER take him!!!!

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CHM2210
Aug 23, 2009

Worst orgo professor ever period. Dont take him, he doesnt curve crap, he doesnt have a clue about orgo.

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CHM2210
Aug 24, 2009

OMG!!I hate this prof...very unfair you wont get the grade you desserve, and good luck guessing what random crap will be on the test, not what he says is going to be on, thats for sure

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CHM2210
Aug 25, 2009

He is a very fair professor. Guess the students who commented before me didnt actually take the time to study. he drops an exam and even curved the final. He is available at his office to help you and is extremely polite and entertaining. He has a great sense of humor and even takes off unfair questions on the exam. I would reccomend him.

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CHM2210
Sep 4, 2009

Dont take him, he's horrible

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CHM2210
Sep 6, 2009

He is a very unfair professor, he curved 12 points on one exam, and he said he had curved in the spring the other class 21 points. He takes questions off the exam that are wrong, not the unfair ones. He barely curved the final, which was very hard and was worth 200 points. I studied my ass off for this class and this guy is an ass****.Dont take him

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CHM3120
Dec 10, 2009

Hes a really nice guy, hes just pretty unintelligible as a professor. He makes logic jumps and assumes you know certain chem concepts that I atleast didn't always know. His tests are based on the old tests so just study those and you should at least pass.

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CHM2210
Dec 20, 2009

this guy doesnt know what orgo is...totally useless professor, dont take him if u want to do good.

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CHM1045
Dec 23, 2009

I don't know why everyone here is so overjoyed with this professor, he is horrendous. Horrible class!Drop while you can.

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CHM2210
Jan 10, 2010

run while you can!

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CHM2211
Apr 6, 2010

Also took him for intro to analytical chem. One of the worst professors i've ever had. Reads from powerpoint notes for lecture, and makes tons of errors when going over problems (which he openly attributes to his not really knowing the material). Also incredibly unorganized.

3.0
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CHEM1032
Apr 9, 2010

BORING! Never went to class only for the final. If you want a cooler teacher get Winkle. But if you have no choice like me, he's not so bad. Classes consist of him reading over powerpoints that are already on his website. Allowed to make a cheat sheat to bring to every test.

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CHM2211
Apr 20, 2010

He is the worst of the worst...totally hate him

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CHM1045
Apr 29, 2010

Nice guy always making jokes but as a professor I don't recommend him. Jumps around while teaching then his tests are random material that u don't know what to exactly study for. If u could avoid taking him I would.

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CHM2210
May 12, 2010

I think this guy woke up one day and said "I think I'll be an organic chm professor today". Test questions are completely random and he is just bad...

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CHM3120
May 24, 2010

I made an "A" just barely, since he didn't curve, only since I averaged 92 or above for his tests. He just lectures from the powerpoints and does a boring job at it. I like chemistry but this class was more boring than it could have been for sure!

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CHM2210
Jun 18, 2010

Nice guy but poor lecturer.Class not the hardest,but getting good grade is challenging.Course is poorly structured. Lots of material thrown with insufficient preparation for tests. 45% of my 200-student class was repeating the course.Still, only 9 got A,40 B,80 C,30 D,and 35 F. Orgo profs should take some pointers from Dr. Graves and Dr. Swamy.

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CHM2210
Jun 22, 2010

Took as a repeat during summer A. Flew through the chapters to have 2 classes to review, didn't curve exam bc we were at his normal average. Late on releasing exam scores. There are better professors but he's not te worst. Read, study, do all problems. The book becomes your best friend. Not impossible but good luck! Organic is hard no matter what.

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CHM2210
Jul 12, 2010

Cannot lecture at all. Speaks english w/o accent, but he has no knowledge of Org Chem. His tests are difficult, they?re a random set of questions, that he doesn't know the answer to. There is no way to know what to study, you have to know everything. Sometimes the right answer is not even there, only if someone notices, he gives everyone the point.

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CHM2211
Jul 26, 2010

This isn't an easy class to begin with. So it's important to go in with the mentality that you'll have to work hard for your grade and your more than likely going to have to teach yourself. Organic Chm is not something that can really be taught, you must read; use the class as a reinforcement. I tried hard, learned little, and earned a solid B.

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CHM2011
Aug 9, 2010

Amazing professor and person. Extremely helpful in office hours. Study hard for Orgo II, but go to class to see what he will and will not put in exams. I am very grateful to have had him as a professor again. :)

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ORGO2211
Aug 24, 2010

This professor is a real wannabe! He doesnt go by his guidelines, puts things on his exam that he doesnt tell you or teach and he is such a lazy person in general. Thinks he is funny and cracks jokes that are corny. Teaching method is p.p, ask him some questions on what he teaches...i dare you, he wont be able to answer them without making excuses!

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CHM1046
Dec 15, 2010

He is not the best lecturer, but is extremely kind and even funny. His exams (for CHM-1046) were fair with no trick/over complicated questions and can actually be easy if you study the lecture notes and practice exams he posts on his website.

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CHM1045
Apr 22, 2011

He is an okay professor. He makes a lot of errors making his tests. He does curve on the other hand and he's approachable(does not bite)

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CHM3120
Aug 10, 2011

Very good teacher

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CHM2211
Aug 11, 2011

Great Prof I would take him again in a minute.

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CHM3120
Aug 18, 2011

Pros: he's nice and exams are easy. Cons:Not a good teacher. Biggest problem my class had was with the final. All his exams were easy but the final was ridiculous. Questions on the final were never seen by us before. It was really unfair. If you have a choice take someone else.

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CHM1032
Nov 3, 2011

Boring professor, reads directly from slides, sometimes goes off-topic, but he's very helpful and he tells you exactly what is on the tests, so listen up! Also somewhat humorous

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CHM1046
Apr 3, 2012

Extremely funny guy. His practice tests are his old tests, which are his new tests. He really cares about your understanding and is really good at explaining with A LOT of anecdotes. If I could I would take him again. He has insane curves too.

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CHM1045
Apr 18, 2012

He is very nice and funny. Homework is optional and attendance is not mandatory. Exams are easy if you practice the problems in the book.

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CHM1045
May 4, 2012

Great professor for the subject. If you only need Chem 1, I strongly suggest you take it with him. Missed MANY classes, but reading the book kept me up there. Do the tests he posts from previous years, read the book, do the homework and it should be fine. Makes jokes and there is no mastering chemistry or clickers. Go with him.

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CHM3120
Aug 22, 2012

Vey nice proffesor who will help you in any way he can because he wants you to pass. Exams are okay. Final is tough. Do the HW!

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CHM2210
Feb 26, 2013

DUDE was legit,i had class in the morning at 8 am almost never made it on time and passed the class with a B did study before the test and i understand organic so i wasnt really that difficult for me. But take him hes good and approachable.

4.0
4.0
CHM2211
Feb 26, 2013

good prof i took it over the summer in the regular semester i would have probably gotten a B or A. Not the greatest professor but i have no complaints about him, great guy and really nice, he let me take a test because i missed it.

3.0
4.0
CHM1045
Apr 11, 2013

He tries but isn't helpful at all. I got a D on the first test, stopped going to his class and taught myself, and got a B+ on the next one. Online HW is extra credit but not worth it. He gives 4 tests and a final but drops your lowest grade. He curves! 75 is a B. Work really hard and you can get an A. If you can't teach yourself, get someone else.

5.0
2.0
CHM1045
Apr 11, 2013

This guy has to be the most underrated professor in FIU. He is great! goes over everything slowly, gives reviews and old test before each exam and curves them all. He will take any question and provide an answer. He does practice problems in class and post everything on his site. People are always going to complain but he is an amazing prof.

4.0
2.0
CHM1045
Apr 12, 2013

This is an amazing professor. Yes he makes little mistakes at times but overall he wants students to pass and is very helpful and funny. I barely went to class and passed with a B+. Exams are fairly easy.

3.0
2.0
CHM1045
Apr 16, 2013

Not a horrible teacher, pretty cool. He does a lot of examples, which are really helpful. His exams are really easy, just study the old ones he posts online and you'll be fine. There are 3 exams worth 100 points 1 final worth 200. He drops the lowest exam, not the final. You get extra points if you do Mastering Chemistry. Don't have to buy the book

5.0
1.0
CHM1045
Apr 23, 2013

De La Vega is a cool dude. He is a really nice professor that truly tries to help his students pass. He is a good lecturer, balancing the class with practice problems and jokes. He puts a lot of supplementary material on his site that will help you get an A. One of my favorite profs Highly recommend him although he does not reply to emails. sigh...

3.0
2.0
CHM1045
Apr 24, 2013

TAKE HIM!...You will not regret it. Once you do the past exams he posts and probably a little extra if you want you will be fine. His tests are easier compared to other professors and he ensures that his students understand. Yes he makes a few mistakes but nobody's perfect. It's all a learning process.

5.0
2.0
CHM312
May 23, 2013

He is honestly an amazing professor, when he sees that his students are getting bored- he goes off on a funny tangent and gets right back on to the material. He cares about his students. He always jokes that he does mistakes and admits that he does (very few mistakes) - over all he is an amazing professor. The tests are FAIR

5.0
2.0
CHM1045
Jul 8, 2013

I had degree in Physics but wanted my Masters in Education but had to take several basic core courses. I chose Chemistry with Dr. Lopez De La Vega. He was relaxed and knowledgeable while keeping the material interesting with great demonstrations of chemical reactions in class. He taught me how to teach by his example and I am grateful for that.

4.0
2.0
CHM3120
Aug 2, 2013

To be clear, Analytical Chem isn't an easy subject, but it isn't that difficult either. I recommend everyone to take this class after Chem II because it's very similar. Exams and Finals are easy as long as have a good foundation of Chem II knowledge. People struggle with this course because they don't have a good working knowledge of Chem II.

1.0
4.0
CHM1032
Dec 15, 2013

Take this class if you want to skip class and not learn. He is very slack, allows a cheat sheet during the test, but the test are harder than expected. If you want to learn, look for a different professor.

2.0
3.0
CHM1045
Grade: B-
May 17, 2014

Don't take him unless you want to learn everything on your own. Lectures were extremely boring and confusing and the great majority of the class showed up only to take the exams. He curves the exams as necessary and final grades.

5.0
3.0
CHM1045
Grade: A+
Jul 9, 2014

He is agreat teacher. This is the first time I understood Chemistry clearly. He is also a very good motivator. Because of him I want tofurther my studies inChemistry.

1.0
4.0
CHM1045
Grade: C-
Mar 19, 2015

Don't even bother going to class, use that time to TEACH YOURSELF EVERYTHING. he teaches as if we already know this stuff so it makes it really hard to learn when after each problem he says "well you should have that memorized by now" when we just learned it 2 days ago. so he continues without explaining. good grading scale but you still get D's

4.0
3.0
CHM1045
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 7, 2015

He is hilarious, which keeps you awake in class. His teaching style is reviewing a powerpoint and doing example problems. the test are based off of the assigned homework that is set to be a little bit harder so you know what your doing. overall the class was pretty simple, show up, listen, do homework, read your book and you will be fine.

4.0
3.0
CHM1045
May 6, 2015

He is a nice guy and will tell a lot of funny jokes. His Connect HW assignments were my savior because they have guided solutions to learn how to do each type of problem if you got stuck. His tests were easier than the HW problems. The book and YouTube lessons are your friend. Do the online homework! It will help a ton!

3.0
4.0
CHM1032L
May 28, 2015

Hard class but if you put a in some effort you can easily pass. One on campus lab and the rest are done at home. The dates were a little confused as to when things are due. I recommend this online class

3.0
2.0
CHM1045
Jul 21, 2015

i went into this class last semester expecting the worst because of the comments. He tries to teach don't get me wrong but he only uses power points. if you do the homework you're good. if you do his reviews you're definitely good. he uses some of those questions. HE PROVIDES FORMULAS AND CONVERSION sheet. The man CURVES a B is a 75

5.0
2.0
CHM2211
Grade: A+
Jun 26, 2016
Would take again

If you want to learn organic chemistry 2, this is the only professor who really understands it. His exams are decent and doable if you study! He motivates you to do better. His office hours are always packed so make sure to get there early. He knows how are organic chemistry is so his exams are fair and to the point.

5.0
1.0
CHM2211
Grade: A+
Jun 27, 2016
Would take again

Super generous and kind professor who understands the material. He tries to get student to become as passionate as he is about chemistry. The class is full lecture and he goes over concepts and does questions in class. He gives quizzes as often as possible to prepare students for the exam. 2 exams and a final, HW also worth points.

5.0
1.0
CHM2211
Jun 28, 2016

He is incredibly smart and his exams are tough but he will give you everything you need to pass. If you study the homework and the notes, you will pass his class if not an A, a B+, B-. if you don't study you will fail. You need to study every day

4.0
2.0
CHM2211
Grade: A
Jul 18, 2016
Would take again

His exams are tricky but he covered everything in class and tries to give problems based on what was covered in lecture. You learn a lot and exam is multiple choice, which is awesome. The HW is worth an exam grade (100 points) and he does huge curves for inconsistencies or multiple answers.

1.0
3.0
CHM2211
Grade: Not sure yet
Jul 25, 2016
Wouldn't take again

He rarely follows through on assignments he claims he will post, has never uploaded a test key that is accurate, and doesn't communicate clearly. The multiple choice format on tests doesn't provide an accurate measurement of our knowledge and is a reflection of his lack of effort to grade. I doubt we will finish the curriculum and he is unconcerned

2.0
3.0
CHEM1045
Jan 30, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Real nice guy, cracks jokes in class and is very approachable. But he's not very good at explaining things, he teaches the material as if its a review. He's also very disorganized and almost NEVER responds to emails. If you know chemistry well, or if you're fine with teaching yourself the material, take him. If not, I'd say look for someone else.

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GRADED BY FEW THINGS
2.0
5.0
CHM1045
Grade: Not sure yet
Feb 12, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Sucks at explaining, won't answer emails, self-teach, do the homework. Don't take him unless you understand chemistry already. Only good thing is the grading scale.

1.0
4.0
CHM1045
Grade: Not sure yet
Mar 21, 2017
Wouldn't take again

The man cannot teach. He just doesn't know how to approach the material from a student's perspective. If you take him, expect to be learning everything through Clutch and Youtube. I had never been exposed to Chemistry before, but I am doing well enough in the class. Not impossible, but he's pretty much a useless lecturer. Skip this guy.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
TEST HEAVY
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
5.0
2.0
CHEM1045
Grade: A
Apr 3, 2017
Would take again

He's great, he may be a little difficult to understand but that is only if you don't read before you come to class, I mean it's chemistry a lot of people expect to get it the first time in class without putting any effort. He gives you reviews that are like the exams. He gives h.w so you can practice. If you fail it's not cause of him he's great.

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
2.0
2.0
CHM1045
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 16, 2017
Wouldn't take again

I'm currently taking him for chem 1 and he's pretty bad at lecturing and he makes many careless mistakes. I have a strong background in chem/math so it wasn't hard for me. But if you struggle, prepare to teach yourself. Each of the 3 exams are worth 100 pts and the final is 200, but the total grade is out of 400, so there's leeway. He also curves.

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Caring
3.0
3.0
CHM1045
Apr 21, 2017
Wouldn't take again

This professor is nice, but he struggles with his lectures. He'll have issues every single class with his PowerPoint or something and it will hinder the lecture. Just be ready to study and read on your own

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
2.0
3.0
CHEM1045
Apr 21, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Do not take this class unless you wish to teach yourself. He gets in class problems wrong and leaves you more lost than Bambi in a forest fire. Three exams, 1 final and he drops lowest test grade. Homework gives you only 3 points in your overall grade.

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3.0
3.0
CHM1045
Apr 23, 2017
Would take again

He is very smart and knows a lot of chemistry. That being said, if you don't attend class, you might miss great information that will be on the exams, so go to class. Overall he is a nice man and is very intelligent. Three tests and one final, and a couple of homework assignments.

Skip class? You won't pass.
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4.0
1.0
CHM1020
Grade: A
Apr 26, 2017
Would take again

His class is test heavy, so if your'e not good at test taking I wouldn't recommend it. However, he does teach you everything thing that will be on the test, and puts all required information in power points so going to class is really optional. No homework that I know of, I took AP chem back in high school so this class was kind of a joke.

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ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
TEST HEAVY
5.0
1.0
CHM1020
Grade: A
Apr 26, 2017
Would take again

Amazing professor! He's a very sweet guy too. The class is not difficult as long as you study and the textbook is not necessary. He puts all the information in the powerpoints. Take professor Lopez!!

4.0
3.0
CHM1045
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 30, 2017
Would take again

He is a good professor. He gives you a lot of chances to pass and get a good grade. Do all the homework assignments (they count at the end) and the reviews he gives. They help A LOT. He curves all his exams. He teaches by the powerpoint, but always posts questions he did in class on bb. Don't rely on him to email you back, he won't.

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Clear grading criteria
2.0
4.0
CHEM1045
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
May 10, 2017
Wouldn't take again

He is really nice. Reads off the powerpoint and doesn't properly explain the material. I had to read the book to get the majority of my knowledge and still had to drop the class because I failed the first two exams. Currently taking the course with another professor and I'm doing much better. Take De la Vega if you're okay with teaching yourself.

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CHM1045
Grade: A+
May 16, 2017
Would take again

He is the sweetest and always curves his exams. His exams are also extremely easy, much easier than the homework. He is pretty disorganized, so get ready to teach yourself. As long as you watch clutch before class, do the practice problems in class, and homework, you'll definitely get an A.

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Caring
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5.0
CHM2211
Jul 27, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Worthless. Only redeeming trait is that he makes homework a letter grade. You have to teach yourself the material. His lecture is a joke. He reads off the powerpoints, and even then is frequently corrected by STUDENTS. Fantastic example of why tenure is a bad idea.

3.0
3.0
CHM2211
Grade: B+
Aug 3, 2017
Would take again

He curves the exams and the homework is worth a test grade. It's easy to just pass with a C(60%) but to get an A(90%) is extremely difficult. On each exam around 8% of the class got As(and that's with the curve) and about 45-50% of the class got below a C on the exams. The professor is nice but this is still Orgo 2 during summer B, it's difficult

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TEST HEAVY
1.0
3.0
CHM2211
Grade: B-
Aug 3, 2017
Wouldn't take again

The poster-boy for what is opposite of an actual professor. After taking Sandra for Orgo 1 and seeing how an actually caring professor acts, I have to say De la Vega is not it. Unless you're retaking Orgo 2 and really need to pass, whether you learn or NOT, then steer clear of this guy. If I wanted to teach myself I wouldn't be paying for tuition.

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CHM3120
Grade: C
Dec 7, 2017
Wouldn't take again

His teaching was pretty good but scattered and unorganized(if that makes sense). I always felt like we were jumping from once concept to another and then back again. It's easy to just "pass" as other people have said. Mostly he needs to work on actually answering emails and grading promptly so that students actually know how they're doing.

Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
1.0
CHM1020
Jan 22, 2018
Would take again

The class is super easy, he's a nice guy and makes the class fun

1.0
5.0
CHM1020
Jan 23, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Its my third week of having him and I still have no idea whats going on in the online class. His work is all locked until march when we started the semester in janauary. Ive emailed him twice and he has not written anything back. Only three assignments and none of them are open. I cant begin to tell you how stressed he has made me.

2.0
3.0
CHM1020L
Grade: B
Apr 30, 2019
Wouldn't take again

No one knew what was going on most of the time for the online class. Take another easy science class or another professor if possible. Everything was super disorganized. If anything, take the lab in person, it's probably better.

Participation matters
5.0
2.0
CHM3120
May 16, 2019
Would take again

Great professor,really recommend taking him

Hilarious
Caring
2.0
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CHEM1032
Grade: Rather not say
Aug 1, 2019
Would take again

Took him in the summer, and had not taken general chemistry in over 2 years. If you are fresh out of general chemistry 2 then you'll most likely be okay. If it's been awhile for you, all I can say is go hard in the beginning to assure you pass. Do the homework too. It will replace lowest grade. He posts practice exams but he did it too last minute.

Test heavy
Hilarious
Tough grader
5.0
2.0
CHM3610
Grade: Not sure yet
Jul 28, 2021
Would take again

This professor has been my favorite during my whole undergraduate. I took him for inorganic chemistry, which can appear to be a very challenging class. But he knew the material, taught it well, goes over harder topics. Provides extra material, focuses on what you need to know. Prepares you for the exam! Everyday felt like I was genuinely learning.

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Graded by few things
Amazing lectures
1.0
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CHM1046
Dec 4, 2024

From what I believe that he is a very nice and kind Professor, his class was a mess from beginning to end. We did not recieve a rubric for the class for at least a month and a half. Lectures were just him reading off old powerpoints that he doesn't seem to remember what is on them. A total mess of a class.

Graded by few things
1.0
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CHM1046
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 10, 2024

This professor is actually all over the place. I had to teach myself the material the whole semester since he uses outdated methods that don't make any sense. He doesn't even know what's going on half the time. He'll ask us questions in class and won't even know the answer to his own questions. This is one of the hardest classes I've ever taken.

Graded by few things
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CHM1045
Grade: A
Dec 17, 2024

I took him for the lab component of CHM1045 and he was all over the from beginning to end. Apart from the fact that nobody could get in contact with him at any time, he is not to savvy with Canvas, so you have to be on top of him to fix incorrect headlines. Also, he does not grade...at all. By the end of the semester he had graded 1 lab report.

1.0
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CHEMISRY
Grade: A+
Apr 8, 2025

Poorly teaches with no textbook, syllabus, or grading structure. Outdated slides, unprepared lectures, and error-riddled exams. Students had to make a document of grading errors for regrades. Professor unresponsive to emails and provided no study materials. Average exam grades were below a 50% Avoid at all costs.

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CHM1046
Grade: B-
Jul 13, 2025

Guy didn't know where he was half of the time , seldom answered emails and like others on here I had to teach myself the material. However, he was not unprofessional and was trying his best, hence why I've given a mid rating. Perhaps years prior he was more collected and organized but from the looks of it maybe its high time to retire.

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