2.3

R.W. Kluiber

Chemistry - Rutgers - State University of New Jersey

2.3
Quality
3.5
Difficulty
25%
Would Retake
151
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2.3
Quality
3.5
Difficulty
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Clarity

25%

Would Retake

151

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Rating Distribution
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What Students Say

he's like the grandfather i never wanted

CHEMLAB - 3.0 rating

This class made me sign up for an anger management class

LAB114 - 2.0 rating
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

100%

Textbook Required

89%

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Reviews (150)
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CHEMLAB
Mar 10, 2003

No Comments

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CHEMLAB
Mar 11, 2003

He will help girls more than guys. Course is computerized and if you mess up its your fault. Final is relatively easy.

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CHEMLABS
Apr 1, 2003

Very helpful professor. He knows his stuff. I enjoyed both sections of this class.

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CHEMLAB
Apr 2, 2003

ONE OF THE WORST PROFESSORS EVER...IF HE DOESNT LIKE TO TEACH HE SHOULDNT THEN. I HATED THOSE DAMN COMPUTERS!!

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CHEMLAB
Apr 5, 2003

No Comments

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GENCHEMLAB
Apr 5, 2003

No Comments

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CHEMLAB
Apr 12, 2003

Labs are easy, but he is very hard to talk to

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CHEMISTRY
May 9, 2003

No Comments

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CHEMLAB
May 22, 2003

No Comments

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GENCHEMLAB
Jun 5, 2003

I've worked for him, he's a good guy and wants people to learn. But, he doesn't tolerate stupidity and i don't blame him.

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CHEMLAB
Jul 24, 2003

worst teacher in the world

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GENCHEML
Aug 11, 2003

he's a complete jerk who only helps girls that wear skimpy clothing...he's incredibly difficult to talk to...but he's a really smart man, he just shouldnt be a college professor..........

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GENCHEMLAB
Sep 4, 2003

No Comments

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GENCHEMLA
Sep 5, 2003

not easy to talk to..hard computer pre-labs and difficult labs..even more difficult final exam..have to know your stuff before you come into lab...can be rude at times...this is a very difficult and time consuming for 1 credit lab

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CHEMLAB
Sep 12, 2003

Too old to teach...I agree with the other guy, spent half hour with a babe in class and gave her 98 and was too busy and rude to us guys...

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CHEMISTRY
Oct 28, 2003

No Comments

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CHEMLAB
Nov 17, 2003

No Comments

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CHEMLAB
Nov 22, 2003

Yo dis guy loves girls!i go to him he says no and walks away... a hot girlz working not asking for help...i see him going to her and asking her if she needs help!wat a horny professor

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CHEMLABS
Nov 26, 2003

One of the best professors at RU. Knows his stuff and is interested in student learning the material, not just going through the motions. Will get the grade you deserve for the amount of work that you put into it.

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CHEMLAB
Dec 31, 2003

he's a good professor. He's nice to you if you are nice to him and his grading is fair.

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CHEMLAB
Feb 20, 2004

No Comments

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CHEM112
Apr 21, 2004

Very rude and not helpful. If you are wearing a skirt you will get a good grade. Your grade depends on his mode. If he tries to help and you don't undestand he yells "I give up" and go. Does not have teaching qualities.

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CHEM113
May 9, 2004

No Comments

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CHEMLAB
May 14, 2004

Be respectful and you won't experience his wrath. Everything is online, which is really convienent. Just don't ask him questions, because he breathes fire. Other than that, he's a genius and at times, he can be nice.

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CHEM113
May 19, 2004

Though Dr. Kluiber has his moments he is a Great professor who knows his stuff. I found the labs to be quite fun and I learned alot. My advice to students is take the prelabs very seriously because they help you understand the labs before you go to lab.

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CHEM113
Jun 9, 2004

If you are guy, he tends to be less helpful but overall if you do your prelabs properly, you tend to get high points in your labs. Good professor and just be careful, not to raise his temper.

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CHEMLAB12
Jun 22, 2004

this guy is ridiculous sure he gives u ur money's worth but it is def not neccesary to to all those tedious procedures and calcs unless u want to be an actual frkn chemist even for pre med and pharm kids that is not necessary--also a freaken jerk

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113114
Jul 7, 2004

Basically, you have to do you own work. Don't expect from him to help you. Just understand your pre-labs and work with your friends; as a group effort and you souldn't have a problem.

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CHEM114
Jul 19, 2004

Irritating professor,make sure to do ur pre-labs, because they help you, you can pass on ur own for this class but he doesnt help students, has a very nasty attitude, which makes you not even ask him for help, do ur work and u'll pass

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CHEMLAB12
Jul 23, 2004

im glad im finally done with class, the labs were so annoying and the professor is the only one teaching genchem lab so ur gonna have to take him anyway.. all i kno is oneday ill look back to this and laugh.. class was crazy i hate thos labz!

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CHEM114
Jul 29, 2004

This guy needs to retire, his probably in his late 80's. He doesn't help you at all, unless if u r a girl.The labs are very time consuming and they tend to be a higher level chem labs. However, they are fun to do by yourself.Dont ever ask for help from hi

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LAB114
Jul 31, 2004

either be a girl or be nice to him and you can expect some help from him. knows his stuff, but you are better off if you do your prelabs, read the manual and understand whats going on. not very difficult to get an A.

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CHEMLAB114
Aug 21, 2004

All i can say is i made it. I went through alot in this class, but in the end it was all worth it.

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CHEMLABS
Oct 26, 2004

All I can say is that after I was done with both my labs, I felt like I graduated. I felt like I was taking a 3 credit course thru out the semester. Way too much work.. I could never relax, or understnad the concepts of chemistry. All I was worried about was finishing up the lab without getting late

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GENCHEMLAB12
Nov 18, 2004

Pay attention to pre-lab questions! They repeat in the quizzes after the lab data is entered, but before you get your grade.

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CHEMLAB114
Dec 9, 2004

okay course, the professor's not very helpful. Whenever you need him, he wont be there. I relied on the TA's to help me out if i needed it.

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GENCHEMLAB
Dec 14, 2004

does not grade girls and guys fairly, if your not a guy and don't have the alloted points for an A your not gonna get it, however if you're a hot girl your home free, easy A if you kiss his ass

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CHEMLAB
Dec 18, 2004

nasty idiot prof sucks hated him and the class

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CHEMLABS
Dec 19, 2004

really taugh professor. exams are really hard. but some times he is really really nice....

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CHEM113
Dec 19, 2004

this guy really neeeeds to retire..if ur a guy...he wont help u...but ur a hot girl dont worry..its an easy A..this class was more stressful than my 3 or 4 credit classes!

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CHEMLAB
Jan 16, 2005

very nasty old man. favors girls more. but he does give extra credit. just give him some respect. It is a lot of work, ( far more than most classes) but i still got an A. It is an easy A if you dont screw around.

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CHEMLAB
Jan 19, 2005

He really should retire...be ready for his final b/c its practically all of the pre-labs so make sure to print them all and save the calculatios for u to study them. He can be nice sometimes but thats a rare thing.

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CHEMLAB
Jan 20, 2005

ONLY TAKE HIM IF YOUR A FEMALE. MALES BE AWARE. If your a good lookin female he will help you get an A

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CHEM
Jan 21, 2005

VERY GOOD AND HELPFULL.

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CHEMLABI
Jan 21, 2005

Well well well

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WORLDCHEMLAB
Jan 23, 2005

Like a lot of people said, if you are a hot girl he'll pretty much do the entire lab for you! if you are a guy then you're out of luck getting help from him, so you'd better hope you have good TAs.

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CHEM114
Feb 2, 2005

great professor

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160113114
Mar 26, 2005

No Comments

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CHEM12LAB
Apr 6, 2005

No Comments

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CHEMISTRYLAB
Apr 17, 2005

Loves the Girls...if you are a guy better start growing some,or be creative or something..don't ask questions and don't use the electronic balances unless instructed to do so,he will be behind you the minute you think you are alone and can take the easy way out by using the elec. balance

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CHEMLAB12
Apr 27, 2005

No Comments

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CHEMLAB
May 5, 2005

No Comments

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CHEMLAB2
Grade: A
May 8, 2005

The guy's like 98 years old or something, definately needs to consider retiring. Overall he's not that bad. Just try to avoid him in lab as much as possible and rarely ask him questions. If you know what your doing in your prelabs, you'll be fine.

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CHEMLAB
May 9, 2005

No Comments

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CHM114
May 11, 2005

u learn a lot about chemistry from his course. Although he is moody sometimes but he helps if u ask him about anything. overall i give him 8 out of 10.

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CHEMLAB1012
Jun 4, 2005

Ok..this guy plays favorites. I mean he so totally loves blondes. I hated him. i mean he was old and just weird..i think he need s to retire. he knew his stuff...but it was almost like he didnt want to share his knowlege. forget about asking questions...the jerk would like bite your head of...you have to wear tight boobie shirts to get his attn.

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CHEMLAB113114
Jul 29, 2005

makes you feel stupid when you ask questions and doesn like to share his knowledge of chemistry and when he does.. he gives to the vaguest answer possible. labs are easy tho if u know wat ur doing on the prelabs.

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CHEM114
Aug 20, 2005

This guy should retire......As for the coarse it is easy and fun, stay out of kluibers way and be prepared by doing your prelabs.

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CHEM113114
Grade: B
Aug 25, 2005

He is blatantly more helpful to girls, not a people person at all, dont like him.

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CHEM114115
Aug 31, 2005

Labs are okay..avoid kluiber..jus ask the ta's..esp. the chineses ones. Dont ask Kluiber anything..and make sure u know those prelabs. Easy B with the extra credits

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CHEM114
Grade: A
Nov 10, 2005

wAS ON OKAY CLASS, HELP THE gIRLS OUT MORE, sOME OF THE ta'S are helpful. Dont ask him any questions he gets angry, and makes you feel stupid, know the prelab by heart and do the extra credit

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114
Nov 17, 2005

Kluiber is: moody, not helpful, should retire. He moves way too fast for his age which could be a problem if you want to use the electronic balance instead of the old balance from the 1900's LOL. Didn't learn anything from the labs. Even if you don't understand .... about Chem(like me ;) you can pass with a B

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CHEM101LAB
Nov 19, 2005

No Comments

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CHEMLAB113
Jan 11, 2006

he is so bad, u cant ask him any questions and if you try to he wont be able to explain it to you cuz he can barely talk. too old...if you know the prelabs by heart and do the extra credit u can get a good grade though...but everything u will learn you will have to teach youself. sit in front of the computer your whole day to finish the prelab!

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CHEM113
Jan 17, 2006

If you take your time and understand the stuff, very easy to get an A. BEWARE, he is the most **** teacher you will ever see.

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CHEMISTRYLAB
Mar 9, 2006

If you're a girl then you're lucky! He seems to love girls and really helps them. The work is kind of easy, you need to spend a lot of time solving problems on your own. GUYS GOOD LUCK!!!

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CHEMLAB1
Apr 22, 2006

No Comments

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CHEMLAB
May 6, 2006

No Comments

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CHEMLAB
May 10, 2006

No Comments

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CHEMLAB110
May 12, 2006

No Comments

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CHEM113114
Jul 28, 2006

God have mercy on this man. He is perhaps the most arrogant, mean, unhelpful person you will come across in Chemistry. Just ask the TAs for help and you will be okay-although some of them are a bit dumb. Study the prelabs and review the lab procedure before starting. Don't ever think of cheating by using other's data because he ALWAYS ALWAYS knows!

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CHEM113
Aug 20, 2006

over 100 years old! makes you think ur stupid when u go to him for questions or help... not bad tho is u make abosolutely no contact with him. make sure u know pre-labs... knowing them makes the lab itself 99% easier... especially with calculations.. know pre-lab quizes cuz he'll soemtimes have some of those questions on the lab..

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CHEM114
Aug 21, 2006

Avoid him like the flu. He makes u feel extremely uncomfortable when u approach him for help n depending on his mood he wont even say anything 2 u at all. Basically u should just ask the TAs for help but sometimes that does no good cause they dont know wat their talkin about either. Watch all the videos and remember your prelabs for the final.

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CHEM113
Dec 26, 2006

kluiber is not so bad.. he does help you if you ask. but it does depend on his mood sometimes. show some interest & he should help you. the course is NOT easy at all, you have to work uber hard. do all extra credit labs, they boost your grade! don't slack off, do the prelabs way in advance, read the lab beforehand & you'll be fine.

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CHEMLAB
Jan 21, 2007

this teacher was great...all u have to do is read the manual and if u don't know something u have TA's...if he sees that u do good on most labs, he'll always try to help u in the future... Very, very easy A...

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CHEMLAB
Mar 2, 2007

Yes, I wont deny the class is hard. But if you do your best and keep up with your extra credits, you'll b just fine. Prof. Kluiber is very helpful is you have the guts to actually ask him questions. I personally think he's a great instructor! =)

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CLAB113
Apr 2, 2007

No Comments

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CHEM114
Aug 7, 2007

Will not help you if you are a guy!!! I almost couldn't believe my eyes when I saw the preferential treatment he gave girls, will practically do their labs for them! TAs are helpful though, especially Tom. All in all, Kluiber is a bitter, creep old man.

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CHEM101
Aug 22, 2007

Credit wise, this is the most amount of work you will ever do for one credit....the amount of work you have to do is diabolical. The final insane (expecially in part 2). Keep to yourself, ask only TA's questions, and do your extra credit and you should be at a B range for the final. Don't take the final lightly!

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CHEM114
Oct 23, 2007

Professor Kluiber is by far the most ancient person I have ever seen wear safety goggles 24/7. He LOVES pretty girls and will smile at them like a teen-aged boy in love. If you need help, and you are not female, ask a TA on duty. Your prelab is your Bible. Most work I have ever done for a class that is 1 credit, but I did learn a ton.

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WORLDOFCH
Oct 25, 2007

i have never ever seen this professor and im taking one of his classes.

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WORLDOFCH
Oct 25, 2007

i've never spoken to him at all and im taking one of his classes. he has 2 different classes

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WORLDCHEM
Oct 25, 2007

i have him for world of chem lab and i've never spoken to him at all. he has 2 different classes going on, so god knows where he is. i only talk to the T.A's and they are really helpful. this class is SOOOOOOOO much work for one credit. Thank God i made friends in that class otherwise i wouldve failed the labs.

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CHEM113
Nov 20, 2007

This class is easy. Just do your work, read the material and the prelab and worse case scenario you get a B+. I heard all the hype about Kluiber before, but he's very avoidable cuz of TA's, but don't believe what you hear. He's nice to you if you show respect. These ratings are typical Rutgers-Newark mentality, they think easy classes are hard.

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CHEM03
Dec 22, 2007

This is probably the hardest you will ever work for a one credit class. But you will learn a lot if you take the class seriously. The grading is designed in a way in which you will have to understand the theory behind the material being taught. However, you can get an "A" IF you work at it.

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CHEM113
Jan 21, 2008

The class is very easy, even if you fail the final exam you'll get a B+. It is true that he helps girls more than he helps dudes, but you can get help from TAs. You barely even see him in the lab but when you do avoid asking anything, he won't help you (unless you are a girl).

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CHEMLAB2
Apr 7, 2008

This is a pretty hard class to take for one credit. BUT staring at Kluiber sweating in the summer heat the 3 or 4 hours your in the lab definatly made it worth it. That man is HOT!!!

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CHEM113
May 4, 2008

Sometimes he helps you, sometimes he doesn't.It depends on his mood.DON'T ask him: can I make up a lab?, can you tell me a formula?, Why you take so many points off?,because he'll yell at you in front of people, however DO ask him, when you aren't sure about a small thing, but u know how to do the rest of the experiment.

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CHEM114
May 8, 2008

This class is a lot of work for only 1 credit, but you learn a lot. I really had to work hard. If you know what you're doing, then he'll help you out. If you're a slacker, then he could care less about you. Although, he does help out girls more than guys. Just wear a low cut shirt, and you got yourself an A for the lab. He's a good guy.

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CHEM113
Jul 3, 2008

He isn't that bad. He helps good looking girls more than anyone else but he's helpful in general to anyone not asking a dumb question. Otherwise, prepare to be embarrassed. Class is easy to get an A, just quite a bit of work. Definitely watch the videos, read the lab beforehand, read the tutorial, and do prelabs on time. Material isn't hard.

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CHEM113
Jul 22, 2008

the class is not that hard. he won't help you but you don't really need his help, just read the manual, do the pre-labs and ask the TAs if you have any questions.

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CHEM113
Nov 11, 2008

No Comments

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CHEMLABS
Nov 28, 2008

he's a nice dude. He's not like out there trying to help everyone but he doesn't need to. Everything is in the manual and the prelab prepares you for the calculations. He's an absolute genius, his lab setup is incredible. Noone can do what he does, def not you, so don't mock him unless you're smarter than him. Which I guarantee you're not.

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CHEM114
Dec 4, 2008

I hate him

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CHEM113
Dec 17, 2008

this professor is a bitter old man who doesnt care at all about you. He takes way too many points off for minor mistakes. On the other hand, if you are a girl then u should have no problem getting a decent grade in his class. /the final takes the full 3 hrs, my 4 credit class finals dont ever take more than 2 hours.. he should retire

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CHLAB114
Dec 19, 2008

not the nicest guy,he has days when he likes you and then ignores you completely. it is true he likes girls more than guys, any guy that got an A in his class very well earned it! but it isnt hard to get an A if you follow the directions, DO PRELAB & extra credit, and watch his videos. you must be PATIENT and METICULOUS when taking this course

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CHEMLAB
Dec 20, 2008

I have nothing nice to say about this guy, cept that he has to retire and get out of my life. That being said, there's no way around him for Chem Lab, so you have to rely heavily on the TA's. He will help you out if you're a lady though... just watch what you wear though ladies, otherwise, he will harass you all period, but will get you an easy A.

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CHLAB113
Jan 15, 2009

Yeah i laugh at this man. The labs are easy take advantage of the TA's. Try to find the asian TA Ming, hes a really cool guy and he will do anything to make sure you get a good grade. Make friends and help eachother to get good grades. The final exam is all the prelabs in a thick juicy packet, along with some critical thinking questions.

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CHEM114
Feb 25, 2009

this is the worst class you can take

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CHEM114
May 6, 2009

Be prepared to work in this class. The material itself is not hard at all, but you HAVE to do it if you expect to do well in the class. Do the prelab and read the manual and there is no way you can get less than a B. Make sure you are prepared for class and use your TA if you need help. I had Fareed and he was really helpful.

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CHEMLAB
Jun 9, 2009

The guy is hilarious! Mostly when he gets angry. If you are respectful to him he will be helpful to you! Do not get caught cheating and make sure you are like about 70 points above the grade you are aiming for to not worry too much on the final... generally Easy A for those who attempt to try.

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CHEM113
Aug 17, 2009

he's a good guy..make sure u show up on time, say hi to him, dont ask stupid questions and u should be fine..chem lab 1 isnt that bad compared to chem lab 2...

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CHEM113
Jan 1, 2010

Took him for genchem lab 113. The labs are fairly easy if you watch the videos and read the manual. Make sure to use the TA's. If you're not a white girl, don't bother kluiber. The final is a thick packet of prelabs. Make sure you write down as much as you can on that index card...formulas, equations, where the spots were...as much as you can.

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CHEMLAB
Jan 11, 2010

If anything this class should be worth 5 credits.3 hours goes to 4 or 5 hours some times.Amount of work =/= output deserved.I never spoke to him,barely helps,only if your a hot girl. If you screw a lab, have fun for another 3 hours.Do the prelabs,almost exactly like the lab calculations you will do during the labs.

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LAB113
Apr 11, 2010

You have to make sure you do those prelabs and take notes on everything. You pretty much have to teach yourself. He doesn't help and If he does you probably wont understand him. He is old and needs to retire. Make friends and help each other. Make sure you have a lot of time to devout yourself to this 1 credit class.Worst Class ever!

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CHEM114
Apr 24, 2010

He's a disgusting guy. Even at such an old age his perversion hasn't waned. Do the prelabs, yeah, and get ready to devote an average of 5-6 hours a week doing his labs. He'll only help certain types of women, and will give you a harsh attitude if you're a male. Most TAs are useless and don't know what they're doing, so count on your peers.Good luck

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CHEM113
Jul 8, 2010

only helps hot girls out.. if you're a guy, be prepared to hear "do what you gotta do" whenever you ask for help. also, this class is way too much work for 1 credit, even the lecture professor agrees.. just ask anyone that took it. The lab final is 3 hours long compared to the 1 hour lecture final. Do yourself a favor and take chem 1 lab elsewhere.

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CHEMLAB
Aug 25, 2010

the most annoying 1 credit course you will ever take, EVER.. his computer software is such a headache, grading sucks, only helps out girls. girls have it easy in this class.. i put in 10 times more work then lecture and ended up with a B+ and lecture ended up with an A.. Tas are useless, chem 115 final wasnt so bad,chem 116 final RAPED me

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CHEM113
Dec 21, 2010

good teacher~

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CHEM113
Dec 24, 2010

He is not easy. But if you work hard, then you will get a good grade.

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CHEM113
Jan 12, 2011

You will hate it. I guarantee that.

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CHEM112
Apr 19, 2011

This guy only helps eye candy. If you are not willing to wear a low cut blouse and skirts I feel bad for you and your grade. The worst 1 credit class you will ever take in your entire college career.

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CHEM113
May 5, 2011

horrible ... horrible professor... don't ask him anything unless you're a girl.. you have no choice of professors when it comes to this class but don't ask him anything go to the TA's

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CHEM113
Oct 11, 2011

although he does have class favorites, you really can do well in his class if you do the prelabs and make the effort to actually understand what is going on in lab. his labs are very demanding for one credit, but you gotta do what you gotta do..

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CHEM113
Nov 14, 2011

For class(1 credit), you will do more work than lecture( 4 credits). For each lab, there is a prelab, 10 question prelab quiz, a 'quiz' before you start lab, a quiz when you finish, and calculations which take hours to do. For guys, kluiber is of little help, and the TAs are often confused. The final is all the prelabs stacked together. Class will

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CHEM113
May 5, 2012

You have to be a hot girl in order to get his help, but if you are a guy i feel bad for you, and all you are going to hear is "do what you have to do". if anything the TAs are more helpful than him

3.0
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CHEM110
May 15, 2012

Did not find the lab to be problematic. Stay on top of your work and you should do well. TAs are helpful, but also clearly living very rough lives (they make like .50 an hour). So watch out for extreme emotional reactions from time to time.

1.0
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CHEM114
Mar 4, 2013

Read the lab manual, watch the videos, do the extra credits, and complete the prelabs. Try to understand as much of the procedure and the calculations behind the prelabs as much as possible. If you strive to earn the A you will get it, but it won't be easy.

4.0
4.0
CHEM160114
May 13, 2013

Its no joke that this class is hard. Be prepared!! Do the prelabs a day or 2 in advance. Also, it helps to go through the manual, tutorial, and video prior doing the lab. DONT rush! Its better to lose 5 pts going overtime than sloppy data that will ruin your grade. DO ALL Ex Credit!! Remake labs w/ grades below B (builds a buffer against the final)

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CHEM114
Jun 17, 2013

Even though I got an A in both of his labs 113 and 114, I never ever for one day liked any of the labs. I hated them with passion. Try to get help as much as you can and you will do fine. But personally I thought that both the lab and Professor Kluiber were extremely horrible. Just try to be patient and calm yourself down while doing the labs!

5.0
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CHEM113
Jul 11, 2013

Kluiber is a Great Lab manager. Strict but necessary. Read manual and complete PRE-LAB BEFOREEEE Lab day. Highly important. Possible B. Do Extra Credit.

4.0
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GENCHEMLAB
Oct 24, 2013

Understand prelabs, the experiments are the same, just bring the prelab with you . do extra credit assignments and redo labs that you got bad grades on.

2.0
5.0
CHEMLAB1AND2
Jan 16, 2014

He is mean but I think it's just because he's really old. You learn alot in his labs he challanges his students

1.0
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CHEM113
Jan 19, 2014

He makes you feel stupid if you ask him a question. he acts as if you should know everything.he can be very rude at times, unless you are a girl then he will be all over you and creep up on you and ogle you as you work. he seems like a nice man outside of the lab though. all in all he is very old and needs to retire. this lab is hard enough as is

2.0
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CHEM114
Feb 4, 2014

The worst 1 credit class you will EVER take! It will mentally challenge you! However, if you put in enough effort, you should manage to get at least a B. Just make sure you do the prelabs right and do all the extra credits you can. The final will be the cherry on top of a horrible semester!!

2.0
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CHEM114
Grade: Rather_Not_Say
May 11, 2014

It is true what they all say chem lab is the worst 1 credit class you will ever take. The labs are supposed to take 3 hrs but they can take up to 4 easily. Be prepared to spend 5 hrs a wk in the lab. Oh yeah and kluiber can be pretty mean when you inevitably have to speak to him. The final exam is impossible and brings everybody's grade down

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CHEMLAB
Sep 4, 2014

Professor Kluiber is not very helpful at all. The labs are at least 3 hours long and sometimes will take 4. He is 85 years old now and is unwilling to help. The prelabs take at least an hour to complete and the quizzes are difficult. It's a 1cred course and I received a B. To get that grade I had to put at least 2 hours a day preparing.

4.0
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LAB1AND2
Oct 24, 2014

This is an extremely difficult lab because it is designed to challenge you more than your high school lab. STUDY the pre-labs and read the manual before lab and you will do fine. Re-do any experiment that is below 75 and do extra credits because it will provide a good buffer against the final. Dr. Kluiber is a good man and professor who will help.

3.0
3.0
CHEMLAB
Nov 21, 2014

he's like the grandfather i never wanted. very inspirational.

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CHEMLAB
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 22, 2014

Horrible professor

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CHEMLAB113
Dec 28, 2014

The class makes you work harder than the lecture. Most of the experiments I recommend you start half an hour ahead of normal class time. Otherwise expect the possibility points off for late. The professor himself doesn't offer much help. He can be somewhat rude when asked about some things. Highly recommend outside help from friends and online.

2.0
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CHEMLAB113
Grade: A
Jan 2, 2015

Word of Truth: The lab manual's your Bible: everything from what to do to how to solve calculations is there. The online videos help show you exactly how to do the experiment. Do the prelabs ahead of time, take notes on how to solve them on your data sheet before class so you don't waste time. Do all the extra credits. Put the effort to get an A.

1.0
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160
Grade: F
Jan 20, 2015

Try taking Chem classes at NJIT because this will literally be the most annoying and time consuming course of your life. Do not expect help or clarity. He is older and very cranky.

3.0
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CHEMLAB113
Grade: C+
Feb 26, 2015

If you're taking this class, be prepared to find someone you can work on your labs with. Always keep a calculator and work in groups for calculations. Some TA's are no help at all and Kluiber is too aged to help 20+ students in one period. Your Lab Manual is your BIBLE! Study the heck out of every lab and complete pre-labs on time.

2.0
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LAB114
Apr 5, 2015

This class made me sign up for an anger management class.

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CHEM112114
Grade: B+
May 27, 2015

The best advice I can give u: Just deal with the class. A whole lot of work for 1 credit. Professor won't help. Find the helpful TA's and befriend them. Make friends to work on the lab and calculations with. Bring ur prelab with u to every class. While taking the prelab quiz, take pictures of all the questions because they do repeat. Good Luck.

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CHEM113
Grade: Incomplete
Sep 19, 2015

HE IS THE WORST PROFESSOR I'VE EVER HAD!!! I HATE THIS CLASS. TOO MUCH WORK FOR 1 CREDIT. SUPER HARD. EVERYTHING YOU HAVE TO BASICALLY LEARN ON YOUR OWN. I AM SO STRESSED OUT. ITS ONLY BEEN TWO WEEKS AND I ALREADY FEEL LIKE IM SO BEHIND. 3 HRS FOR THIS LAB IS NOT ENOUGH!!! YOU WILL MOST LIKELY FIND YOURSELF GOING BACK ANOTHER DAY TO REDO OR FINISH

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CHEMLAB101
Grade: B-
Nov 8, 2015

this class was the worst class I've ever taken.

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CHEM115
Grade: A
Nov 14, 2015

best advice: review labs from previous students, will help a lot!!!!

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CHEMLAB113114
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 18, 2015

This class is ridiculous. Lab is supposed to be 3 hours, but takes up to 4 or 5. Don't have any class after because you may find yourself there the whole day if you have to redo a lab. Watch the videos, get the prelabs, work together on calculations, and redo labs with grades below a 75, as you'll drop down a letter grade after the final.

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CHEM113
Dec 24, 2015

CHEM LAB IS RIDICULOUS. It's a one credit course but it requires more work than any other course. Labs are ridiculously long, 3 hours aren't enough and late points are still taken off if not finished on time. No matter how hard you work all semester, redo experiments and do extra credits, your grade drops one or two letter grades after the final.

2.0
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CHEMLAB113
Grade: C
Dec 24, 2015

Worst course I've ever taken in my life. Will get you very angry and depressed. Computer program to enter your data and calculations in are annoying af! Videos explaining experiments look like they were made during the Revolutionary War -32/10 would recommend...

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CHEMLAB1
Grade: B
Dec 27, 2015

Lab is not as impossible as people say. Yes it's hard, but a B is actually easy to get if you try. Watch his online videos, do all extra credit and bring your prelab with you to lab (exact same calculations, don't bring to practicals though). Kluiber won't help, but the TA's will; find the most helpful ones in your section and ask them questions.

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CHEM113114
Grade: B+
Jan 1, 2016

I'm not sure why he has such terrible comments. He is a nice person but tough only because he wants to see students do well. He is very smart, dedicated and always in the lab. He may be biased but still an ok class. Just try and do extra credit. Try to have an A going into the final because everyone fails that so you will get a B or B+ in the end

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GENCHEMLAB12
Apr 13, 2016

Worst class at Rutgers, period.

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CHEM113114
Grade: A+
Apr 14, 2016

If you don't try and prepare for the labs before hand you will not pass them. Take notes on the online prelabs and bring them to lab. Dr. Kluiber is way too old to still be in a lab. Do all extra credit labs even though they will add an extra 2 hours of lab to your week.

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CHEM113
Dec 19, 2016
Wouldn't take again

The atmosphere of this class is just plain depressing. The labs take forever, so you'll find yourself staying for longer, and possibly lose points. Klubier doesn't help that much, so make sure to ask the TAs that are sure to help you, as some don't. Extra credit helps, but this semester had only ONE. Stupid, I know. Hope you get more and boost up.

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CHEM101LAB
Grade: C
Dec 29, 2016
Wouldn't take again

This class is the word class at Rutgers!!! This year we havd only one extra credit which is stupid!!! This class will stress you out!!!

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CHEMLAB113
Grade: A
Dec 30, 2016
Wouldn't take again

To pass this class you need 2 things, friends and time. You need to prepare excessively before each lab using all kinds of resources (prelab, manual, videos, tutorials). In the lab, few TAs help so you have to rely on friends for help. Final was extremely hard. PREPARATION & UNDERSTANDING WHAT YOU ARE DOING IS KEY. Way too much work for 1 credit.

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CHEMLAB113114
Grade: B+
Oct 4, 2017
Would take again

Gets a bad rep. Genuinely just cares about students learning chemistry, but most students don't really care about the material and just want to get through it. He created the whole comp lab program and comes in early and leaves late every day. Crazy time-consuming course for only 1 credit. No one passes the final. Make friends and do extra credit!

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