Hes been teaching for a very long time so when he makes explinations he can be difficut to understand. If you want chem taught to be easy to understand-Take Simon Bott.

He's not all that bad. Students just have to read ahead of the class to understand him. even though he does seem harder than Bott you get a lot more information out of him. he goes really indepth on the materials. Plus he answers your question right away.

i thought he was really easy. Although he can be boring, he is very helpful. you dont have to read the book. just study the powerpoint notes, study the examples from the powerpoint and the homework. the prob on test r exactly as those in hw n notes.

Okay, so yeah he uses powerpoints as his lectures and yeah he might be slightly boring at times, but he is VERY HELPFUL when you need it..if you just ask him. It's the material that might be a little tricky.

I think he's pretty cool. Nice guy, and is helpful, answers all questions and is very patient with them. Maybe he's slightly boring, but he's an older gentleman, and it's school people. Duh.

Dr. Geanangel is very nice old man. If you just read before class the info he covers will make sense to you. He is always willing to help. He is boring sometimes and is not as fun as Bott but he is still a good proffessor. Quit whining all you lazy asses about this class being so hard. It isn't

I like his teaching strategy. If you pay attention to his lectures you are bound to learn something. I'm sorry to say that he is boring so dont expect much. I like how he uses powerpoint bc the slides are in order just like the book.

Geanangel is a good prof even though he teaches off the PPT. His help in solving problems and his explanations made it easier for me to understand what I was doing on the homework problems. He doesn't give reviews for tests. But he makes the first test...find a study group or partner!

Nice but boring.you really have to fight yourself to pay attention during class, but if you do, you will make good grades.I made a B+ in his class.best thing to do,inorder to prepare for the test is by really memorizing his notes.his notes are great.they are a short version of the book.also read boo

I don't think he is that bad. As long as you read the book and take the practice tests you will do fine

Excellent prof! i took his class, and i went to botts lectures a few times. Bott sucks. Hes too freakin british. Geanangel is really nice, and he prepares you for the tests much better than bott does. Hes not that boring, actually kinda interesting - unless youre the entertain-me-now idiot airhead type.

Brilliant man and really nice too...not too great of a prof thought. Class notes are all in powerpoint. Might want to go to Botts lectures since hes the one that writes up the tests.

I found him to be a great professor unlike most comments. He is really good at teaching chemistry.Very specific when it comes to answering questions. He is also very helpful during office hours. As far as tests are concerned, they are on WebCT so it really depends upon the student how well he/she does does on the practice tests. Overall, Excellent!

Excellent proffesor, if you have any question he will help you. All you have to do to pass his class is fully understand the homework. if you can pass most of his homeworks with a 12/12 you will do fine. also do the practice tests, attend class, print and take notes. I dont understand why people fail his class!!

he is a great prof..

He is a good teacher and people keep whining about him. The reason they complain about him is because they don't study on there own and get help if they need help. My friends are like that. But if you get help, you'll pass his exam because it is liek the hw and practice test.

He's very knowledgable, but doesn't do a good job explaining the material. He uses example problems straight from the book. There's really no point in going to class, since everything he says is in the book, but he counts attendance. I prefer Bott, but that's just me.

Prof. Geanangel is not as bad as they say. He does expain well and teach you the material. The only difference is that he doesn't do reviews or anything for the tests or the final. So you have to study by yourself or in a group. He gives an online quiz every week and a test every month. I had no problems wih them or him.

He is a wonderful teacher. If you pay attention and do the work you should be fine. It is hard to get an A because of how the grades are weighted. If you get 100's on all the homework and get the one bonus point (not too difficult) then you can miss a total of 11 questions on all three exams and the final combined.

He is a very good teacher for me. If you are not good at taking note as me, you should attend to his class. You just do every things he says and practice all of the practice on his website, you will pass his class. I recommend this professor to you. He is far better than what everyone often complains about him.

very helpful!if you are looking for a class to slack off in this isn't for you, you need to study to do well. he records lectures and posts them online so if you missed something you can always go back. very clear, read the book ahead of time and class is like review.i dropped cause i didn't study enough on my own to get the grade i wanted.

this guy is awesome. Just attend class like yur suppose to and study. People don't study on their own thats why they do so bad, but just do what he says. Do the practice test several times as it will shadow his real test. very similar to each other. Homeworks are easy as well.

I loved Geanangel! If you can't pass this class it's cuz you didn't study and use the chem help desk-which is totally worth going to. The help desk was awesome! He is fun! Makes lots of cute jokes and make chem interesting. I had a friend who also loved Geanangel take Bott over the summer for Chem 2 and said Bott was totally a jerk.

He rocks-but definately use the Chem Help Desk.

I think that he's very helpful. His lectures make it so that the text isn't even needed. He goes over what's needed for the test. His notes are sometimes taken from the test or practice test. He works out the problems rather than just going from slide to slide. Best yet is that he has two sections and you can go to either one.

i love prof. geanangel! one of my favorites at UH. uses movies, animations, etc. to help you understand concepts, he is available for help, and is ready to answer your questions via email, too! one of the few professors who really seems to care about his students.

He's a pretty good professor... not the best, but good. He's willing to help during office hours, so take advantage of that. Go to class, though he records lectures sometimes they don't get posted or it takes forever. Also he takes random attendance, so it always helps to go to class.

He's pretty boring, but a good teacher. Everything is online, so you don't need to attend class... but he takes attendance. I rarely need to use the textbook if I just read his notes!

Pretty easy teacher...a little boring but if you just follow the notes then the exams are pretty easy...really sweet old man...Study the notes for the tests-its just like the notes

Geanangle is a pretty nice guy and is always willing to help you out. He is really old and boring in his lectures. Make sure you go to class and actually pay attention. This class is freakin hard, you really have to work for a good grade in here.

good teacher. really nice to students and rarely checks attendance. just study over notes and look through the book and you'll be fine

I like Geanangel. Hes very helpful and wants you to do well in his class. I was one question away from an A-, and got a B+ so the grade you get is the grade youre stuck with.

He's very nice and his notes were helpful. He records his lecture so if you miss a class, you can just find it online. The tests are like the homework. Study and you'll do good.

Geanangel is well intended. He's older so he will always say that his ways are the only ways but if you work hard in the class you'll do fine. Remember that you can only earn 100 points a semester, so don't mess up. Study and pay attention. Ask questions when you have them, he'll help.

Geanangel is a good professor, his lectures can be a bit dry, but he's obviously passionate about making sure his students understand what he's teaching. He goes over problems that are on the test, pay attention to the homework and do the practice tests. Not a class you can slack in.

geanangel is a very sweet man. chem can be tough because of the subject and the grading system can be tough to beat. my advice keep up with the class, study with friends (that's what i did), do lots of practice problems (the homework and practice tests), go to the TA for help as much as possible. came out with an A-

Good Professor. The material itself is difficult. Reading the textbook and repeating homework assignments definitely helped me. Lectures seem boring but they help because he does his best to help you understand the important material and likes questions. Slight curve on overall grade. I got an A- which is 86-89 instead of 90-92 like most teachers.

geanangel's definetly a nice guy just extrememly boring...go to class sit in the front and try to pay attention b/c he really does attempt to teach the problems, dont bother with the book too much just keep doing the hw problems and practice tests like a million times for tests...for the final try to concentrate on really getting the simpler proble

very nice guy, can be sometimes boring. his lectures are recorded so download them a watch them over again. I did that and read the book and studied his notes. he also hardly ever give out extra credit and the tests are 94% of your grade. So lots of students prefer Bott, who gives more extra credit opportunities

he is not bad, in fact he is quite good.everyone says bott is way better, but i think otherwise because our class avg on each of the midterms was always higher than that of all other sections combined!he is really funny.kinda boring if you dont like chem otherwise not bad!take him if you want to pass,i made a B+ eventho i never studied the book!

very nice professor, extremely easy to ask questions too. His class is just on the boring side because most of the topics are straight out of the science books and not in language you can comprehend easily.

Great professor, he undoubtedly knows his chemistry. If you have not prior chemistry knowledge then the class may be a bit hard. He posts video lectures on itunes and youtube. I missed a bunch of lectures and pulled an A (98) in the class.

He's a really nice old man, but he moves through the subjects EXTREMELY fast.if u can, wait to take Bott.he teaches chem 1 the first semester and chem 2 second semester.geanangel knows his stuff and he will help u if u go to him in person. he makes jokes but there is still no life in his class. don't have to attend class everything is online.use it

If you take this professor be prepared, he warns you on the first day of class that you should read the assigned pages PRIOR going to his class, he's not joking, if you don't you'll think he's going too fast. The first 4 chapters I was behind, I caught up for the next exam. You don't have to read BEFORE class but be sure to read it, take notes.

He is a good proffessor if you are willing to commit to the class. It is important to show up, pay attention, and take notes. Overall, he is VERY helpful during his office hours and during class. He even thanks students for asking questions. Anyone who fails this class has only him or herself to blame. Has recorded lectures in case you miss class.

I think Geanangel is a great professor. He does his best to make his teachings simple as they can. However, the online homework seem tough but I'm not sure if the university requires him to post online homework for students. But as far as I'm concerned, I think he is a great professor.

The online homework seems hard and ridiculous. I heard the department require him to post online assignments for students. But other than that such as his teachings, he is a great professor to learn from in Chemistry.

Good teacher. Lectures are boring. If you're willing to put up with the boring lectures, go for him. He's a good guy. He will help you if you have questions. Very useful during class and office hours. His tests are ok but he has a generous grading scale so its not that bad overall. I recommend taking him if you have the drive to do well. Good luck.

Face it, chemistry is hard. Do lots of problems from the book. Dr. G is very helpful if you come to him during office hours with some problems. His notes are nearly straight out of the book, but try to come to lectures, or else you might be dropped. If you don't understand something, get help from Chemistry tutoring.

He is actually a good professor. Just as someone mentioned before, if you have a bad grade in class it is probably 'coz you didn't try enough. You need to try the quizzes several times. You will see similar questions on the test.The same goes for the practice tests. It helps a lot.

GREAT PROFESSOR!!! I think he's the only one who actually gives his students printable notes. If he's not making sense try asking questions during lectures, after lectures or going to Chem tutoring on the 2nd floor of the F building. He's a really sweet old guy. He ALWAYS tries to help, but if it still doesn't make sense GET MORE HELP! easy B hard

Love this class even though boring lectures, but you can watch em over and over at home which realy helps. Take him if you realy want to learn somthing. grades are fair. 75-80 is a B,thats whats i made without putting effort on it. poppers will give you extra credit and if you ask any question on blackboard he will definitely answer it. take him yo

Professor Geanangel is a nice guy and a wonderful teacher. He will help you any way possible. However, taking one of his chemistry classes is no guarantee for an A or even passing. You need to pay attention to all his lectures, read the textbook assigned, and do all homework and other assignments when he tells you.

He is a nice professor. You must do your HWK. Attend class if possible 'cause it Helps. He checks attendance at random.

He's straightforward & fair regarding what he expects from students & their performance in the class. Info & help is available through him or online. His grading is the same as other teachers. The Q's in hw & exams are the same for all CHEM1331 students. He covers what you need to know for the hw in class. If he didn't have time, there's the txtbk.

Alright,he is a pretty good professor (i've heard positive stuff about Bott too), he will make you show up to class or you will be dropped (but the good news is you get 2% on your final grade if you make all classes). The class is hard, don't expect him to be a pushover but he will answer every message you send him. Notes and lectures online.

He's a pretty good prof. From everything I heard about him, I thought it would be really bad, but its possible to do well in this class. It's chemistry, so you will have to put in more study time. Overall, go to class, study early, and ready the book and lecture notes.

extremely helpful at explaining concepts and lectures are understandable. too bad he doesn't teach inorganic 1 also.

Overlooked and underrated prof. Personally, I liked him. He made chem crystal clear for me. Excellent at explaining concepts & teaches good techniques to rmbr. Go to class. Print out the slides, take notes. Do the practice probs online. Weekly hwk, but it's helpful. Also, DO THE PRACTICE EXAM multiple times. It is EXTREMELY helpful for the tests.

He is beautiful compared to Bott. I mean he kind of lacks clarity and lecture skills but his tests are soooooo much easier than those of bott's.. It's better to go to Bott's lectures while you are registered in Geanangel's class fyi

I went into this class fearing for my life, but it's not bad at all. Reads from slides but they're a good review before the test. Tests are VERY similar to the HWs. Go to class, read the textbook, do the HW, do practice tests, review using the slides, and it's an easy A

I highly recommend him. His lectures are a great balance between theory and application (he always works example problems so you know how to use the theories). The exams are very similar to the homework and practice tests. Lectures are on powerpoint slides, but he takes his time with the material and always takes questions. GOOD teacher.

totaly recommend this professor. easy A compare 2 bott. true he is class is borry but he helps a lot. do the practice prbm. n go to class. he gives 3 surprise popper quizz 4 ext crd. attend calss everyday. and pay attention as he goes along. he answ. question in respectful way. just go for it. u will sure get an A if u are willing to wrk 4 it.=D

He's a relatively ok teacher, he's willing to answer your questions after class. In addition to the class, textbook, and hw, go get tutoring at lss for anything you don't understand. It helped me to get a B in the class. It is very easy to get behind in his class but make sure you go to class everyday (to get extra credit and so ur not lost)

Lectures are boring, but he provides many resources to study for the test. He has online quizzes that can be retaken infinite times after the due date, practice tests, and they all reflect the tests. Also has his lectures on iTunes.

Alright teacher. Pay attention an do the hw, dont google them, actually do them and you will be fine. I recommend to take the practice test because they are very similar to the real test.

He is not a bad teacher, but chem is not an easy subject. Pay attention, actually do Homework and study on your own, you can get a b or maybe an A. You need to try, and whatever you do, don't slack off!!!

awesome professor and a very nice guy. his note are very helpful. there are pop attendance quizzes so attend class. study a lot for the test by doing the practice test reviewing the homeworks.

He is a good teacher. He will explain everything in detail and give good examples. The class is far from easy, so a lot of studying is needed. Tests are fair and he tells what is needed for each test.

Great prof. Really nice and offers help during office hours. You will only get good grades if you study. It's CHEM 1331. Very fair tests. I got an A.

At first I was scarred of him after reading the reviews, however, he is very nice and tests are easy. If you have a question I recommend that you go to his office a week before the test to avoid long lines.

Very dedicated professor. Looks like he should have retired already but still there teaching. Great sense of humor.He answers your questions. Read the chapters. He goes over them in class along with his notes(online). I recommend him if you're someone who wants to learn and not expect to get an A just for showing up. He's awesome :)

He does not get enough recognition that he deserves. Very respectful teacher. Very helpful, wants his students to succeed. Great sense of humor. I wish the rest of the chemistry teachers treated their students like he does.

Great teacher who really cares. His class isn't really that hard too if you just do what's expected of you. I didn't even have to study super hard, and I got an A. He's actually pretty funny too.

Great professor who truly cares about how his students do in class! He doesn?t get as much credit as he deserves compared to other professors. You need to put a fair amount of effort to receive an A, but it's not too hard if you pay attention in class and actually do the homeworks. Good luck!

Really underrated chemistry professor! While I am not the biggest chemistry fan, he was very good at making things clear and the homework and tests seemed fair and reasonable to me. You must put time into this class if you want to succeed. Also, I liked his enthusiasm, as he was always smiling when he came to class and during lectures!

Tbh, his class was boring. But his organization and fair grading make up for it. He comes prepared to class with good consistent powerpoint lectures and you get notes that come along with it. His test are easy, as long as you do the review. He is also sweet and can be funny at times.

Organized and well prepared. he lectures from his notes which he posts online. A bit boring but he has his funny moments. Tests are easy as long as you do your weekly hw. the final IS comprehensive so try to remember all the concepts. tests are 20 questions each. final 34 questions. it's good to read ahead so you can pick it up faster in class.

If you're going to take this class, get ready for some challenging stuff. The professor may not be the best at explaining things, so it would be wise to form a study group before each exam. You really don't need to read the book unless you need to look at a table. Just take notes and study and you should be good to go!

Dr. G doesn't get the credit he deserves. He's an awesome professor and very intelligent. Like any other class you have to put in the effort to learn by yourself to succeed but Dr. G is very kind and helpful with your questions and concerns

He is a great teacher is very well educated in the topics he teaches. Study the homework,form a study group and take the practice test and you'll be fine. The first test is the hardest for me the last two were easy sauce and the final if you study you'll be fine. In all he ia a very interesting man. Study hard and you'll get your grade you deserve.

I may be the outcast here, BUT I think he's better then Bott as a professor, the exams are a bit easier, and he's not as funny, but he gets straight to the point, and does not advertise school spirit as much. Very knowledgeable, I love the course, but I am horrible with Math but fascinated by Chemistry, He does not look down on those poor with math

He is an alright professor. His information is helpful only if you have read ahead in book. You take 3 tests with a final.

I have much respect for the professor and I found him quite entertaining but you have to pay attention in his class to pass the tests. He posts all his lectures online which are VERY VERY VERY! helpful.

Professor Geanangel is a great, passionate teacher. He moves over topics quickly, but there are definitely enough resources to help you if you're struggling. I highly recommend reading the textbook, it's what the tests and homework is based on! Loved the class!

Chemistry is not an easy subject. Homework (6%), 3 MTs (20%each) and One Final(34%). Tests contain similar problems from the homework and practice test, so do those for sure! I reviewed his notes and took at least 3 attempts on the homework and Got an A. Dr. G tries very hard to make the class interesting so I'd recommend him,over others.

Lectures not very engaging so I barely ever paid attention. However, if you go up to him either after class or in his office, he's very helpful at answering questions. Study more than one night for the test (2-3 should be fine) if you want an A.

His lectures are not the most interesting, but he teaches well. Do the practice tests and try all the attempts on homework. Bott is probably better, but Geanangel is pretty good.

His lectures can be boring at times, however he does cover everything in class that shows up on the online quizzes and final exam. It is always helpful to read ahead (for any class) and ask questions if you need something clarified - but don't expect the answer that you are looking for. Many professors misinterpret questions, so don't take offense.

Professor Genangel is pretty good. Let me be clear though: you probably won't do well in the class unless you read ahead and study on your own outside of class (that means read the chapter, take notes while you read, and do practice problems from the book as well as old tests and homework's). He can be dry, but he's a good guy.

He was not a bad, but he was not all that great. Attendance is not mandatory but if you do come it'll be a huge benefit to you. He posts his notes online and they are great to look off of(notes consist of important material from textbook). His lectures can get very boring. As long as you put in effort and work/practice, you should be fine!

I think he is the best chem 1331 prof at UH and even though he may be boring he isn't that bad. You do need to study a bit everyday in order to succeed but the grade is worth it in the end.

Geanangel is a decent professor. Lectures can be very dull and although class isn't mandatory, taking notes in the class will be helpful in studying for exams and reviewing for the final. Gives few bonus point opportunities, so don't rely on those to bump your grade. You can probably pass the class by doing the homework questions and studying them.

He is probably the best 1331 professor, but he does not give curves like the other professors (from what I have heard)which helps a lot. Attendance not mandatory but recommended. There are random bonus quizzes throughout semester, but questions are hard. It wouldnt have raised my average even if i got them right.Study 3+ days before tests

Definitely a great professor! I learned a lot from his lectures. If you put effort in his class, it'll really pay off in the end. Rarely read the book, but it would have been really helpful if I did. Overall great professor.

The people complaining got weeded out and should change career goals. I took him Fall 2011 right out of high school and got an A. He uses home made powerpoints and required blackboard hw counting the highest of 6 attempts. Has three casa 20 point exams with no drop tests and one 34 point final. 30 mins daily hands on practice should do the trick.

He is a great teacher

This Course was not difficult overall. His lectures are like the text book but he barely gives any extra credit. It's not difficult if you study your materials. Test are kinda tough but you'll get use to it. It's not really a blowoff class.

Geanangel is an adorable old man but a very tough grader. His tests are impossible to pass if you do not study, but the way he curves helps a lot. For instance if you made a C in the class you actually have a B as your final grade. However, no tests are dropped and there is a homework due every week. Good luck! He is unfortunately a boring lecturer

Professor Geanangel understands chemistry very well and is knowledgeable in the subject. He is probably the best Chemistry I teacher at the University of Houston. Unfortunately, often times you will find yourself falling asleep in class as his voice is a bit boring. If you take notes in class, do homework multiple times, and study, you'll pass!