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Rogers Barlatt

Chemistry - Stockton University

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What Students Say

unfair grader and never explain anything clearly dont take him for lab or lecture

CHEM004 - 2.0 rating

I don't know why some of these reviews are so bad

CHEM1 - 4.0 rating
Class Info

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Reviews (93)
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CHEM4
Feb 28, 2003

No Comments

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CHEM4
Mar 10, 2003

he was a great help!

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CHEM1100
Apr 2, 2003

no speaka da engalish. nice guy, but trying to figure out what hes saying is harder than figuring out the molarity of an aqueous solution's acidic conjugate

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GNM
Apr 2, 2003

No Comments

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CHEMIIV
Apr 2, 2003

No Comments

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CHEM2140
Apr 3, 2003

Barlett is very hard to understand, moves quickly and does not go over examples. Good luck trying to get a good grade in this course with him.

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CHEMI
Jul 25, 2003

yeah i have no clue what he said during the entire course. he is a nice man, but speaks very poor english.. did all my learning from the text book.

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CHEM1
Sep 24, 2003

difficult to understand

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FRSEMINAR
Oct 27, 2003

Had him for freshman seminar-Energy Alternatives. Not as hard to understand as others have said. This class is easy as long as you show up and half pay attention.

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GEN1120
Nov 3, 2003

Could not listen, could not talk, gave quant problems even tho we werent getting credit, nice guy, poor teacher

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GNM
Nov 10, 2003

took for gnm

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GNM
Nov 23, 2003

nice sometimes hard to understand

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ENERGYALT
Dec 17, 2003

Prof. Barlatt gives out online tests out of a book that is very poor and hard to understand. Other than that his in class tests are easy. His teaching of calculations on the other hand is very hard to understand and is very rushed.

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CHEM4
Dec 24, 2003

He's a great teacher. Some people can't understand him and, curiously enough, they're also the people who can't understand chemistry. He's lenient and understanding, and if you can't keep up with him find an easier class.

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CHEMISTRY
Apr 10, 2004

If you do the work - its a great class..just dont be lazy and blame it on the professor

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CHEM1
Apr 26, 2004

he rushes and his english is hard to undersatnd

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BLACKSCI
Sep 8, 2004

I took him for Black Scientists & Inventors. The class was pretty tough. Dr. Barlatt was tough but fair. If you show up for class everday, and put forth an effort, you will pass. I had no problems whatsoever understanding his English

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ENERGYALT
Oct 14, 2004

Have him for 8:30am class, boring at times, interesting class, hard online exams (time constraints, questions based on small facts in movies etc). the basic math required. Required to do participate in stupid online discussions.

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ENERALT
Oct 25, 2004

Barlett is very incompetent and unknowledgable in all respects to his profession. In fact he didn't even know that there are no electrons in the nucleus of an atom...and this is what you get from a guy that teaches chemistry. Too little space to go on but do yourself a favor and don't take him.

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BLKSCIINVTR
Nov 9, 2004

This was a very interesting class. Enjoyed it very much. Would highly recommend, he's a good teacher.

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CHEMI
Nov 18, 2004

Very good teacher, chem is a hard class and compared to other teachers he makes the class easy by being a good teacher, he is also willing to spend plenty of time out of class to help out.

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CHEMISTRYSOC
Dec 14, 2004

chemistry and society way too hard to be a "G" class. he has a bad accent also. i had the distance learning class

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CHEM1
Jan 14, 2005

good teacher. not that hard to understand(you have to get used to accents people alot of college profs have them)

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CHEM14
Jan 27, 2005

he expects you to do show up and do the work but he also helps you as much as he can and makes chemistry as fun as possible. i think he's a great teacher....he keeps me awake at 830

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CHEM1
Jan 30, 2005

I found chemistry to be very hard and I showed up for every class. I stayed after and he tried to help me. With no avail I ended up with a D in the class. :-( He rushed through the material also.

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BLACKSCIINVEN
Apr 2, 2005

WAY TO HARD FOR A G COURSE. HE RUSHES THREW EVERYTHING. HIS ACCENT DOES NOT HELP AT ALL.

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CHEM1
Apr 4, 2005

Tough but fair

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CHEM1
Apr 7, 2005

I've always done good in Chem., so the class was really easy for me. He is a nice man, pretty boring though. Class was kind of dull.

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CHEMIV
Apr 21, 2005

he had no interest in teaching the class, and put little to no effort into the teaching of material that he was going to be putting no the exams. I love Chem, but this class was really rough

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CHEMIANDIV
May 12, 2005

why did i take him again? i dont know. But seriously stay away from his class, you have to learn all the material on your own, the class is not (and should not) be hard, but if you dont have the time o read the text you will be done.

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BLACKSCIINV
May 17, 2005

Horrible Professor! Disorganized, rude and unprofessional. Good luck if you need help.

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CHEMIV2140
May 31, 2005

Avoid at all costs! He is unclear in class, rude and mean during office hours, and his exams are impossible. I am a good student, but this guy was just impossible. He should not be allowed to teach! His heavy accent also sounds like Sebastian from "The Little Mermaid."

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CHIVINORGANIC
Jun 9, 2005

My favorite professor at Stockton. He is not rude, but expects academic integrity and thoughtfulness from students. When you do or say stupid things, he'll call you on it. Great professor to learn from, but you have to be willing to actually learn. Isn't that what education is about?

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CHEM4
Aug 31, 2005

No Comments

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CHEM14
Sep 1, 2005

No Comments

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CHEMISTRYI
Sep 3, 2005

He was very nice and all but you did have to do a lot of the stuff on your own. He gives take home quizzes every friday but they take you like 2 hours to do like 10 questions cuz you have to figure it out all yourself. Tests are almost impossible but he

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IDEPENDENTSTUD
Sep 6, 2005

He helped me alot. Was there when I needed him and was alwyas open and warm to me. A good teacher who is willing to help you even after you graduate.

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CHEMISTRY
Oct 14, 2005

He explains everything and as long as you pay attention his accent is not that hard to get by. His tests are not impossible and when i was working on the lab in the hallway he was walking by and he helped me out. He is a great teacher and i am looking forward to taking him next year.

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CHEM1
Oct 20, 2005

Very cool guy. He does a lot of example problems in the class and can follow along by just printing out the notes off of Web CT. Take home quizzes every week. His accent makes you pay attention.

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CHEM1
Oct 27, 2005

Very hard! You better be a chem whiz and have a translator with u!

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CHEMI
Nov 20, 2005

Hard to understand first few classes, but knows his stuff. Take home quizzes, but hard exams.

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GENCHEM1
Nov 25, 2005

doesnt speak english

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CHEMIV
Apr 6, 2006

he's not hard,he tries to make it easy. He's definitely better than most chem IV teachers. he's a nice guy too and quite

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CHEM101
Apr 11, 2006

This teacher is the best. Also acts as a wonderful mentor for students. The subject matter that he teaches is difficult within itself but he is a teacher in every sense of the word. Thank you Mr Barlett for your help.

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CHEM4
Apr 12, 2006

Just do Barlatt's homework and you will do good. People that say he is hard because they dont even have a CHEM BOOK! So, just do your work and ask a lot of questions. Do the work and he'll give you a A- or B+

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CHEMISTRYIV
Apr 12, 2006

nice professor who curves 30 pts!!!! a 60 on his exam is a 90, which is an A

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CHEMISTRY4
Apr 17, 2006

just do his work and you should be perfect

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CHEM4
Apr 26, 2006

I thought i was failing his class, but i have a B!!!!!!!!! barlatt is the mannnn!!!

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CHEM4
Jul 4, 2006

He is a great teacher! I was nervous to take him with his accent but it helps you to pay attention! Test's aren't hard if you do the problems at the end of the chapter and look over your quizzes! Great guy!

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CHEM4
Jul 18, 2006

barlatt is kinda hard to understand. He is not a hard prof. for chem 4. Do what he says and you'll pass. Overall, cool guy and very intelligent. And a very nice guy who always welcomes questions.

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CHEMI
Jul 20, 2006

i took chem in highschool so i knew what i was doing(probably the reason i got an A). He explains things, but not too thoroughly.gives take home quizes which really help, but his exams are a little hard. you have to do the questions at the end of the chapter. he gives a make up exam to replace ur lowest score and he curves.

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CHEM4
Aug 14, 2006

No Comments

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CHEM1
Jan 6, 2007

if you hate chem, suck at chem, need any kind of extra help, get sick a lot or dont wake up for class, dont take him. he doesnt help at all and only makes people cry (true story). if you have questions his answer is always 'do practice problems'. this class took up more of my time than the rest of my classes combined

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CHEM2100
Jan 9, 2007

Don't listen to the person behind this post. Dr. Barlatt is a very good professor and goes through things IN-DEPTH. He is a little hard to understand due to the fact he is from Sierra Leon, but he has very good teaching methods and his take home quizzes are very helpful to your grade.

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INORCHM4
Jan 16, 2007

he is an awesome teacher! he is always there outside of class if you need help with anything. his tests arent bad as long as you do the assignments and especially the problems at the end of the chapter. wish i could take more classes with him!

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CHEM001
Jan 31, 2007

No Comments

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CHEM4
May 19, 2007

Exams not harder than weekly take home quizes. Very clear, goes over questions. Curves fairly.

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CHEM4
May 21, 2007

Wonderful person and extremely helpful to students that work hard. Dr. Barlatt is an excellent chem professor! My favorite quote: "You learned that in kindergarten!"

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BLACKSCI
Nov 22, 2008

tough to understand, doesn't give any study guide for real hard exams most of class fails them......****ed comments, and very condisending to students

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CHEM1
Mar 20, 2009

great professor, helps you at any time. His tests are hard!!! So, read the book and do your homework.

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CHEM2110
Apr 7, 2009

This man is awesome! He is very funny and has lots of sarcasm in his lectures. He is very serious about chemistry, so dont slack off or you WILL fail. His tests are pretty hard and quizzes are easier. If you have an interest with Chem, take this Prof. great guy!

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CHEM2110
May 8, 2009

If you are a genius, this is the guy for you. But if you want to learn, take someone else. He is very sarcastic and he puts you down if you don't know something. He doesn't explain things thoroughly and his office hours suck. Also, if you hate online homework, do not take him. Beware of his big fish lips too!

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CHEM001
Dec 7, 2009

I was interested in majoring in chem... not anymore. very hard, very inconvenient tests. he assigned exam 3 the day before the final exam. doesn't go over any problems individually if you don't understand. always 5-10 mins late to class. no study guides. TIMED hwk assignments almost every night. avoid if possible. i almost killed myself studying.

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CHEM1
Dec 22, 2009

very, very helpfull but his tests are hard. Attendance is mandatory. Love his joks !!! Great professor!!!

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CHEM1000
Feb 11, 2010

if you're like me and have never taken chem before, prepare to be confused. moves VERY quickly. his accent isnt that bad. attendance mandatory. wileyplus is mandatory, and is timed and graded. sucks. multiple choice is a killer on his tests but overall not a bad teacher. 3 exams and a final. i learned a lot through hard work and i'm glad it's OVER!

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CHEMIV
Apr 5, 2010

I didn't have a problem with this prof when I took him for chem I but chem IV has been terrible. His tests are too long for the time given, he does not review, and students typically do so poorly that he curves 15-20 points. Does not listen to students either, which results in a lot of arguing all the time!

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CHEM1
Apr 5, 2010

HORRIBLE!!!!! exams wayyy to long...timed hw...accent...he move way to fast for beginner chem. expected you to know something the first time he showed it to you...no room for error either...your graded on the hw quizes and the exams

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CHEM1
Apr 10, 2010

I was pretty much on the road to failure in his class but once I went to his office he tried his best to get me to understand the material. He also went above and beyond as far as helping me figure out a better suited major for me. Most people get the wrong impression of him but he really just wants his students to be successful. He has no proble

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CHEMIV
Apr 23, 2010

I didn't think class with this man would be that bad. I have a 3.7 GPA and this class was the hardest so far and I will most likely get a C. He doesn't take time to go over problems and if you do poorly on one test it doesn't matter how good your other grades are he thinks you don't care. He is also extremely rude in his office AVOID AT ALL COSTS

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CHEM1
Apr 25, 2010

I read through some of these comments and I have to laugh. Some of you are happy about paying for this? Does he even know the subject he is teaching? What a waste of money and time.

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CHEM4
May 3, 2010

Barlatt is a really caring teacher. He cares about the student and really wants to help them learn. However, that doesn't mean you'll actually learn. In order to pass his class, you need to not only come to class but you have to REALLY understand it. Good luck if you decide to take him!

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CHEMIV
Jun 10, 2010

This guy isn't the easiest teacher at all but he is given an unfair reputation. Chem 4 is hard...it is...it takes practice, and this guy wants you to do well. Go to class pay attention and ask questions until you understand and come see him before the tests and ask more questions. It helps big time. Challanging but doable. gotta A hate chem

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CHEM4
Nov 5, 2010

I've taken Barlatt for both chem 1 and chem 4. His class is hard if you've never taken chemistry before. He is also hard to understand and sometimes teaches quickly. You MUST come to class and pay attention. Also, ASK questions if you don't understand. But I adore him. Even if you're passing or failing, he is always willing to help.

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CHEM001
Dec 7, 2010

Can't understand him. Horrible class. Doesn't explain notes at all. Quiz every night. just terrible

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CHEM001
Jan 16, 2011

Love his accent. listen to the way he says, "molecules." most students cant understand him. I understood him well and at times he may move fast, but overall he was a good teacher. As long as you pay attention and keep on top of quizzes you'll be fine. sit up front and maybe you'll have a better time understanding.

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CHEM1
Jan 27, 2011

HORRIBLE!!!! accent makes it insanely hard to understand whats going on...you have to teach yourself!!!

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CHEM001
Apr 11, 2011

Its a hard class but thats what chem is. He gives daily quizzes online, which suck but help student understand the material. His accent is actually pretty funny. Overall not a bad teacher.

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CHEM2125
Apr 13, 2011

Extremely hard to understand. Gives Wiley quizzes on topics he never taught in class. Refuses to do a problem in class even though the whole class asks him too. Extremely negative and condescending, relies way too much on Wiley, and does very little preparation before class. Rushes you through problems and through the test. Horrible.

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CHEM001
Apr 22, 2011

Barlatt is a little hard to understand at first but his accent is easy to get used to. Quiz after every class on wiley (do it with your friends, they aren't that hard!) Some people complained that he didn't teach us everything fully but those were the people who didn't study the textbook. Use your book! Barlatt is a good teacher, go to class!

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CHEMIV
May 4, 2011

Awful. Thick accent. Rushes through material. Exams are too long for the allotted time. Put me to sleep at 8:30 AM. I was basically failing all semester long and I got a C. Sowers was better.

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CHEM2115
Jun 8, 2011

Easy for lab, hard for lecture. He has a thick African accent so it can be tough to understand at first. For lab its not too much work, and sometimes I argued with him about my grade and he would bump it up.

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CHEMICHEM
Sep 7, 2011

Started off doing bad in his class then i got the two highest testscores two times in a row and that was only after meeting with him after the first test. He is one of the nicest and most helpful teachers at stockton. Take him. Just work hard.

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CHEM1
Oct 12, 2011

AMAZING PROFESSOR! and a very nice guy! I dont understand why people rated him poorly on here, its just really unfair. I failed all my exams with rogerson and then 3 semesters later I took him and what can i say, such a great TEACHER! Go to class everyday, understand and do and study the wiley plus! its really easy! just practise & u will get an A!

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CHEM1
Oct 21, 2011

He is a really nice professor and cares about the class, but sometimes students do not understand. I think it got a bit dull in class sometimes, but he really cares and tries. I'd recommend him to anyone who would want to get an A and understand some/most of the material

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CHEMI004
Nov 8, 2011

Professor Barlatt's methods are conducive to learning. He has a great way of using simple analogies to connect the basics of chemistry so that it is much easier to understand. EVERYTHING on the exams is covered in lecture. WileyPlus quizzes are helpful. He provides study guides on Blackboard and always makes himself available. Take him!

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CHEM004
Mar 1, 2012

unfair grader and never explain anything clearly dont take him for lab or lecture

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CHEM1
Jan 30, 2013

This guy has some serious problems with the english language. Had to get a tutor. Assumes that you know more than you do. Smart guy, but incomprehensible and very unclear.

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CHEM1
Apr 22, 2013

I don't know why some of these reviews are so bad. He's a good professor as long as you put in the effort. His accent isn't difficult to understand. If you took high school chem, the class should not be difficult. Try to do the online quizzes by yourself. If you can't, the exams will suck. Show him you're trying and he'll be easier on your grade.

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CHEMIV
Apr 26, 2013

DO NOT TAKE HIS CLASS! He speeds through information and does not teach! He will go through 30 powerpoint slides in 5 minutes and expect you to know it all. The whole class may have a question, but he will tell you to look it up in the book. He is extremely unclear, unhelpful, and can be very rude at times. Worst teacher I have ever had!!

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CHEM4
Apr 26, 2013

The textbook does a better job teaching than him. I had to teach myself everything. He rushed through material. Avoid him if you can.

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CHEM2110
Oct 31, 2013

This professor does not explain things completely. You have to teach yourself with the book. He rushes through his power points. His accent is not that hard to understand but it is a little bit on the annoying side. I would suggest not taking this professor.

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CHEMIV
Grade: A
Apr 1, 2014

Don't take him.

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CHEM4
Grade: B-
Apr 7, 2014

HORRIBLE HORRIBLE HORRIBLE. do not take him unless you are okay with teaching yourself really difficult material. Not helpful at all. Seriously don't take him. You've been warned!

Class Info

Textbook Required

100%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

B+

56% confidence
Based on 2 grades
Most common grades:
A (1)
B- (1)
Grade Distribution
A(1)B(1)C(0)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(0)
Based on 2 reported grades
A: 1
B-: 1
Rating Trend

Stable

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Mar
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Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

CHEMISTRY

5.0

(2)

BLKSCIINVTR

5.0

(1)

BLACKSCIINVEN

5.0

(1)

CHIVINORGANIC

5.0

(1)

IDEPENDENTSTUD

5.0

(1)
+33 more courses
Difficulty by Course

CHEM1100

5.0

CHEM2140

5.0

ENERALT

5.0

CHEMISTRYSOC

5.0

CHEMIANDIV

5.0

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