4.1

Scott Browning

Chemistry - University of Toronto - St. George Campus

4.1
Quality
3.3
Difficulty
64%
Would Retake
293
Reviews
4.1
Quality
3.3
Difficulty
4.1
Helpful
4.1
Clarity

64%

Would Retake

293

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official
293 total ratings

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What Students Say

He intentionally makes the tests a million times harder than they need to be

CHM136 - 2.0 rating

Do not get me wrong, his lectures are great

CHM136 - 2.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

41%

Textbook Required

43%

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Grade Distribution
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Based on 63 reported grades
A+: 15
A: 15
Not sure yet: 11
A-: 6
Common Tags
Skip class? You won't pass. (20)
Respected (15)
Tough Grader (14)
Hilarious (12)
Amazing lectures (10)
Caring (10)
Inspirational (10)
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Reviews (292)
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CHM138
Oct 20, 2001

His notes are a bit confusing and disorganized.

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CHM138H
Oct 29, 2001

Awesome teacher

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CHM138
Grade: B
Dec 25, 2001

Awesome Prof!

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CHM138
Grade: A+
Jan 9, 2002

Disorganized, unhelpful and condescending

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CHM138H
Jan 22, 2002

He is generally a good prof.

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CHM138
Jan 28, 2002

A pretty good prof. Very helpful

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CHM138
Grade: A
Feb 7, 2002

Very HOT!!!! :)

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CHM138
Feb 7, 2002

Sexy to distraction!

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CHM139
Feb 7, 2002

says "we can play that game" a lot

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CHM138
Feb 7, 2002

Great lecturer! Although he has some weird obsession with eigenfunctions...

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CHM238
Feb 8, 2002

He makes everything very clear in his section

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CHM138
Feb 9, 2002

he turned me into an organic chem genius

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CHM139
Feb 25, 2002

An ideal prof.

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CHM139
Mar 8, 2002

very approachable although notes are disorganized

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CHM138
Mar 14, 2002

he's so cool. He says so many funny things and he likes the material.

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CHM138
Mar 14, 2002

Cool guy : )

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CHM138
Mar 31, 2002

Great guy - Yeah?

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CHM138139
Apr 8, 2002

He is a kick-a$$ prof. but why the hell does he pour water in a mug?

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CHM138
Apr 14, 2002

What a sweetie.

5.0
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CHM138
Apr 17, 2002

pretty good prof

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CHM138
Apr 18, 2002

says "we can play that game" alot ans pours bottled water into a mug..good prof

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CHM138
Apr 23, 2002

his notes ARE pretty good, and he's so nice

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CHM137
Apr 23, 2002

looks like the scarecrow from the Wizard of Oz, very clear and good lecturer

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CHM138
May 2, 2002

he's sooooo funny

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CHM138
May 2, 2002

very good

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CHM138
May 2, 2002

This prof ROCKS!

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CHM138
May 2, 2002

He makes Chemistry interesting!!

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CHM138Y1
May 2, 2002

he is a really good prof...and hot too!!!

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CHM138
May 2, 2002

marry me scottie!!!

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CHM138
May 3, 2002

amazing prof.

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CHM138
May 3, 2002

Very nice and sweet and cute.....really a good prof i say. Da best so far...

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CHM138
May 3, 2002

kewl prof, cute,talks alot (good tho), interesting,best prof i had in chem

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CHM139
May 6, 2002

very helpful but notes are disorganized.

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CHM138
May 13, 2002

he was my favourite teacher. I actually paid attention in his lectures

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CHM138
Aug 30, 2002

leslie is that you who wrote the comment about the water?! lol...funny prof.

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CHM139
Nov 8, 2002

superb prof. easy going, very stylish

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CHM238
Nov 16, 2002

He is very helpful and makes chemistry interesting!

5.0
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CHM138
Nov 16, 2002

beyond awesome

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CHM139
Nov 30, 2002

Love his luscious swooshy hair

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CHM138
Nov 30, 2002

I LOVE YOU, SCOTT

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CHM139
Nov 30, 2002

he is the best prof ever...very sexy too!

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CHM139H
Dec 3, 2002

he's adorable

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CHM139
Dec 4, 2002

Funny. Intelligent. Cute. Great teacher. What more can you ask for?

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139
Dec 8, 2002

His lecture notes sucked, his jokes were annoying, he made me want to sleep

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CHM139
Dec 8, 2002

he's very clear, entertaining (with prim gestures) and SO SEXY!!!

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CHM139
Dec 11, 2002

really nice but not chem quality!

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CHM139
Dec 13, 2002

He's so cute when he blushes!!!

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CHEM139
Dec 13, 2002

An amazing prof!!

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CHM139
Dec 19, 2002

he kicked ass, he knew his chem amazin and it didnt help that he is such a cutie

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CHM238
Dec 22, 2002

You would think that he would die if he actually helped a student.

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CHM139
Dec 31, 2002

sometimes hard to pay attention, b/c he's so cute

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CHM138
Jan 10, 2003

Great guy

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CHM138
Mar 25, 2003

um...ah.... very good lecturer. um... ah... questions? concerns? well, okay then.. let's move on shall we?

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CHM138
Mar 26, 2003

He is very organized, but maybe it's just me, but he's not as good as Winnik in making the boring material more interesting! Perhaps more beer talks will help keep me awake!

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CHM138
Apr 8, 2003

Good prof. Funny, and not to mention REALLY cute, when nervous. :)

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CHM132
Apr 24, 2003

So cute you just wanna hug him! Umm...chem is fun, eh? ;)

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CHM138
May 1, 2003

Cute???? Are you guys blind? He's old! But really great teacher!

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CHM138
May 4, 2003

Such a sweet prof! So cute and so nice, though teaching wise, he is not as good as Dicks

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CHM138139
May 5, 2003

What a Charmer!!!

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CHM138
Jun 13, 2003

yum!! oh and smart too. prof. browning is the best prof ever!!

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CHM138
Jun 23, 2003

mmmmmmmm........ My fav prof at U of T BY FAR (and I'm in third year!!!) So beeeeuuuutiful and sweet, funny, sexy....mmmmm I named my fish after this babe!~

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CHM138
Sep 9, 2003

I don't know where everyone is getting the "hot" idea...he looks like Crispin Glover! But as a prof, he's an awesome lecturer and can make even the most boring parts interesting.

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CHM138
Sep 16, 2003

Very very kind and understanding.

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CHM238
Sep 19, 2003

nice and friendly, like him even i'm a man

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CHM238
Sep 25, 2003

Um... great prof, funny (kinda). But, what does the "C" stand for in Dr. C. Scott Browning? Weird.

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CHM238
Sep 25, 2003

Charlie Browning? Wouldn't it be funny if he was named after Charlie Brown. Hahaha! Go Chemistry!!!

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CHM238Y
Oct 8, 2003

Wow! Dr Browning makes this course fun. Excellent lecturer, very enthusiastic, and very responsive to students.

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CHM138
Dec 3, 2003

Amazing prof! He actually looks like one of those absent minded science profs in the movies! His lectures are fun and enjoyable ... although I still prefer Prof. Dicks... but he is still amazing!

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CHM138
Dec 3, 2003

i like his notes, i understand his notes....his notes make me less confused (which isn't all that much seeing as how my confusion is so far beyond help that not even einstein himself would try)....so yea, good notes...

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CHM138
Jan 1, 2004

BAH HUMBUG

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CHM138139
Feb 12, 2004

Great Prof. I love the way he teaches, makes everything every clear

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CHM138
Mar 11, 2004

Browning kicks ass though his tests are to easy. But any thing else... anyone who disagrees are probably those medschool clowns who don't want to learn anything.

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CHM138
Mar 12, 2004

Browning is amazing...The world still makes sense for crying out loud! He's an excellent prof, really clear and he makes sense...looks like George McFly at the end of Back to the Future, it's kind of funny.

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CHM138139
Mar 23, 2004

This guy owns as a prof. He loves his chemistry, and tries to explain things as if he's teaching a first year class, not lecturing to Nobel laureates.

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CHM139
Mar 29, 2004

He actually made sense on what he was teaching ... made perfect sense ... I liked that fact that he doesn't like sing his calculator and didn't put many calculator related questions on the tes ... eg. buffers ... but it was only out of 40 ... found that w

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CHM139
Mar 31, 2004

brownin i love u!!!

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CHM138139
Apr 2, 2004

I LOVE BROWNING! Honestly, he's the best prof I had this year! He's such an amazing lecturer and very helpful when students need him. Seriously, I wish all profs were like him.

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CHEM13813
Apr 3, 2004

Browning is one of the best profs so far!! He would even be available for counselling and very honest! But he's not boring! He's a really well-rounded prof!

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CHM138
Apr 7, 2004

No Comments

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CHM138
Apr 16, 2004

he is soooo sexy, i fantasized all class, which probably explains why i got a B

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CHM138
Apr 27, 2004

Excellent and intelligent Professor. He is so clear during his lectures. Though Chemistry is not interesting, but he made it interesting.

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CHM138
May 11, 2004

browning is the hottest piece of ass to walk into lash miller. on a side note, his lectures weren't bad either. i like the way he sips his water, puts his hands through his hair and the unintentional sexual innuendos placed everywhere.

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CHM139
May 19, 2004

He was an excellent prof. Gave easy tests and always knew how to make you laugh. "Ok...Excellent".

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CHM138139
Jun 9, 2004

He is awesome!

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CHM138139
Jun 22, 2004

One of the best profs around, he makes chemistry interesting and lectures worth attending... oh yeah, and did i mention he's hot?!? ;)

5.0
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CHM138
Jul 3, 2004

No Comments

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CHM135
Jul 11, 2004

I have to agree with everyone elses comments about Prof. Browning...especialy the one about him unintentionally running his hands through his hair...lol...Excellent Professor!!

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CHM138
Aug 12, 2004

i love him!

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CHM238
Sep 18, 2004

No Comments

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CHM138
Sep 21, 2004

Prof. Browning is definitely not "plain old vanilla." Must say, fantastic prof, fair tests that really reflect your knowledge, etc. Definitely my favourite chem prof ever. But he looks like George McFly from Back to the Future, end of story.

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CHM138
Sep 28, 2004

he makes me wanna go to chem class everyday!

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CHM138
Oct 2, 2004

one of the best prof. u of t has...great personality with great knowledge..."ok...right"

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CHM138
Grade: A
Oct 7, 2004

Great guy overall, you can't go wrong with him! Loved the Bush-bigfoot comparison!

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CHM139
Grade: A-
Nov 23, 2004

amazing guy..aslays their when u need him and is always very helpful....computer dummy...but hes really really cool

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CHM138
Nov 26, 2004

He is the best professor I've had all year. When he was teaching, I hardly even had to try because he made verything so clear... He is amazing!

5.0
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CHM138
Nov 26, 2004

great prof! Clear, concise, always willing to answer questions, and therefore very helpful. Is enthusiastic about chm. Best prof ever!

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CHM
Feb 8, 2005

anyone who gives him a pepper has obviously not seen him close up. he knows that his students like him, and is thus waaayyyy to conceited about it. however, he was an okay prof. to bad his ego is larger than the class.

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CHM138
Mar 2, 2005

he's gr8. fun to learn from. excellent guy!! keep it up...!!!! (Y)

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CHM138
Mar 26, 2005

took chm 138 with him last semester..he is a great prof....interesting lectures

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CHM238
Mar 30, 2005

He was really fun to talk to after class.

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CHM138139
May 5, 2005

He's a really cool/funny guy, always sipping from the mug and fixing his long flowing locks. But fun aside he's a good lecturer, really stresses the important concepts in the lectures, goes over them many times ... it's too bad I fell asleep in a lot of his lectures :P

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CHM138
May 17, 2005

No Comments

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CHM238
May 25, 2005

I think his lectures are very fantastic. I really love him... he's such a great guy!!! But, I think he should get a hair cut though.

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CHM138139
Grade: A+
Jul 20, 2005

He makes his lectures interesting and fun! However, the material he covers in lectures are way too basic...his tests are harder than what he teaches. Great guy but not so great of a prof.

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CHM138139
Sep 2, 2005

Cool.

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CHM138
Grade: B-
Nov 3, 2005

The most energetic and enthusiastic professor in U or T!!! Made me emjoy organic chemistry even MORE! His test this year, as other people put it, was tough with a 54 class average, but I did well and I found it to be very straightforward.

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CHM139
Nov 4, 2005

He's hilariouso!

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CHM138
Nov 17, 2005

Tries too hard to be funny, really not that hilarious. Acts like an awkward teenager, maybe never grew out of it. The test was way too hard, half the class failed! Doesn't use time in class wisely, instead of cracking 'jokes', should've been giving out examples to clarify the concepts.

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CHM139
Nov 17, 2005

such a cutie

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CHM138
Grade: A
Nov 24, 2005

simply......WOW!!!!

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CHM138H1
Grade: A+
Dec 6, 2005

I think that he was good but his tests were really hard! Chm in general is not that generous with marks!

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CHM139
Dec 7, 2005

Prof Browning has an easygoing nature and is humourous, but his test was pretty hard..

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CHM138
Dec 7, 2005

although very funny, he did not fully explained things clearly. should have given more examples in class

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CHM139
Grade: A
Dec 12, 2005

HE IS SOO COOL, HIS LECTURES WERE FUN BUT THE TEST WASNT

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CHM139
Dec 13, 2005

He thinks he's so funny but he's NOT! And he has issues with his hair

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CHM138139
Feb 3, 2006

Yes, the test was a bit challenging..but he is a beautiful, beautiful man so I forgive him :D

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CHEM138
Mar 16, 2006

great!

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CHM138
Mar 26, 2006

his tests were brutal. but he's pretty hot (from the balcony) LOL

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CHM138
Apr 15, 2006

Really boring prof.

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CHM238
Apr 16, 2006

great

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CHM138
Aug 10, 2006

This prof has a quirky sort of charm to his teaching. Explains concepts pretty well, although it helps a lot to read the textbook afterwards. I think he's one of the best profs in the chem department. :)

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CHM138
Sep 7, 2006

He was a very good prof for CHM136, but as for CHM139, I didnl;t really feel he explained the concepts very well.

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CHM137
Oct 3, 2006

Sucks

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CHM139
Nov 20, 2006

On a personal level, Browning is a great guy. He's very down to earth and friendly. On a teaching level, he's quite unclear at times. Lecture notes are overwhelming to study from (as numbers are randomly used without any guidance as to why or when to use them) and it makes studying off of them difficult.

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CHM139
Nov 22, 2006

I absolutely adore Professor Browning! He is very engaging and the fact that he's cute doesn't hurt either.

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CHM138
Dec 4, 2006

No Comments

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CHM138
Dec 4, 2006

No Comments

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CHM139
Dec 9, 2006

Clear and to the point. When he says hes gonna test you on the concepts and not equations, he means it. Test was really straightforward and easy.

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CHM138
Dec 14, 2006

"Uh..." "um..." Annoying!!

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CHM139
Dec 20, 2006

A good teacher but gives hard tests. Clear.

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CHM138
Dec 21, 2006

Fun lecturer, tho what he teaches is by far the easiest part of the course. I dout that he could spice up the dreadful reaction mechanism part of the course the way that Winnik did.

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CHM138
Jan 15, 2007

Good prof, tho test was kinda hard.

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CHM138
Jan 26, 2007

No Comments

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CHM139
Feb 10, 2007

If you refrain him from saying "by virtue of the fact”,” then" and "presumably", he won't have anything left to say; but his lectures were quite engaging.

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CHM138
Mar 5, 2007

he called me "milady" in a test once when i asked him for help.... needlessto say i swooned...

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CHM138
Apr 29, 2007

okay professor

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CHM138
May 9, 2007

Excellent teacher. Excellent enthusiasm. Always available. He rocks! The best chemistry teacher at U of T!

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CHM1389
Jul 13, 2007

"By the virtue of the fact" that he's a very hard prof, I dislike him greatly. I found it distracting when he would talk through his mic and his strut and hair flip didn't help much either. Miserable times :( I didn't know a thing on his chm138 exam :(

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CHM139
Oct 24, 2007

very nice *three thumbs up*

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CHM138
Nov 7, 2007

he's only an ok lecturer i have to admit..but true..like everybody says here..he IS hot~ also he's only good at organic chm but definitely not physical chm!

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CHM139
Dec 8, 2007

Watch out, he's got the tough tests.

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CHM139
Jan 11, 2008

I love him! he is by far the best prof I have had all year! Hes a treat and makes me want to go chemistry - which is hard to accomplish!

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CHM137
Apr 6, 2008

Very engaging lecturer

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CHM138
Apr 7, 2008

Very organized! Very engaging and a great lecturer, even to first year students! Also, extremely helpful outside of class :)

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CHM139
Jul 1, 2008

A great prof. Good speaker. Fairly easy tests. Really easy final exam. Good course.

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CHM138
Jul 22, 2008

A very energetic prof. His midterms were hard, but the finals are easy.

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CHM139
Sep 3, 2008

he teaches really good but his tests are really hard.

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CHM139
Oct 21, 2008

We love him

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CHM138
Nov 2, 2008

one of the best prof. i have ever seen of U of T. His teaching style is unique and the most amazing thing that i found is that, what ever he teaches goes directly in to the mind right away.

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CHM139
Dec 10, 2008

his tests are brutal. Needs to provide harder question examples in class to better prepare us for what he's going to test us on.

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CHM139
Dec 20, 2008

Difficult tests, too many pauses when he's teaching and generally very uninteresting.

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CHM139
Dec 21, 2008

Very good prof. Clear, helpful, and genuinely cares about his students doing well.

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CHM139
Jan 5, 2009

browning is a good teacher but like everyone else said, his tests are 100x tougher than textbook questions. if you take his class, be prepared

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CHM138H
Jan 12, 2009

available for extra help after classes and willing to clarify in class questions with utmost attention and detail. treats students as equals.

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CHM139
Jan 16, 2009

Interesting lecturer. Tests are ridiculously hard. Sexy if you fancy the undernourished, Hugh-Grant-stuttery, very rehearsed type of guy. He appeared friendly and approachable, though I didn't go near him as my every waking moment was spent reviewing the text and praying. Did I mention his tests were hard?

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CHM139
Jan 31, 2009

funny lectures. clear notes. confusing tests... i mean, the questions themselves aren't that hard if you know what he is asking for. but his wording is ????. overally, good prof. :)

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CHM139
Feb 2, 2009

decent prof last year i had him and his test wasn't that hard...hope he continues this year :)

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CHM139
Feb 5, 2009

Really really helpful :)

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CHM138
Feb 13, 2009

Organic Chemistry is...how to put it in clearly understandable terms...murder.

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CHM139
Feb 17, 2009

Great lecturer, but midterms are VERY difficult.

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CHM139
Feb 28, 2009

HIS TESTS ARE HARD. NO MATTER HOW MUCH YOU STUDY. BOTH 138 and 139!

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CHM139
Mar 15, 2009

Very clear in class with adequate info in notes. However, the term test was difficult. Final exam was fine. Adorable, funny, and helpful. Favourite prof so far!

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CHM138
May 16, 2009

extremly unclear focus on lectures; He spent an entire lecture on naming molecules, to tell us later that he will never question naming...wtf??? If you can score above 80 in his class, you are a genius. his test average is usually 45%-56%!!

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CHM138
Nov 1, 2009

good!

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CHM132
Mar 27, 2010

chemistry has always been a hard subject for me. Too many wanna be doctor in the course.

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CHM138
Mar 28, 2010

This course is like any other course at this horrible university. The content is ok.. the prof presents the easiest questions from the book and then the tests have NOTHING to do with lecture/tutorial/textbook/notes!!! What is wrong with these ****s??

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CHEM138
Jul 9, 2010

This course was hell. I was an ace in chemistry in high school and here I couldn't even compete. Tests as so hard that you can't do them without past tests. Why didn't anyone tell me that this is going to be hell? I'm switching to York.

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CHM138
Jul 10, 2010

the guy is a genius but he's also hard as hell. i hear so many ppl saying "i was great in high school but did horrible here"..well its time for you to wake up, all of the profs in chm138 and 139 are super challenging. people hate browning (and other uoft chem profs) but if you truly love chem you'll appreciate these professors as well.

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CHM138
Jul 22, 2010

Where did those tests come from?? certainly not from lecture where this guy presented high school content.. not from the text or tutorial.. wtf is wrong with this school... it's easy test what you present in class not random****

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CHM131
Dec 20, 2010

He is an AMAZING guy, with the best teaching abilities in U of T! YES PEOPLE, his tests are hard (I have failed one). However, he challenges your mind and you ability to understand chemistry. If u r used to memorizing equations, don't take his class, but whoever enjoys doing it, I shall prefer it to them!

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CHM138
Feb 23, 2011

nice dude, but very hard. his tests seem to come out of nowhere!

4.0
4.0
CHM138
Mar 19, 2011

Really good lecturer...but if only he stuck to lectures! His tests are hard as hell, mainly because its a little hard to undershand what he's looking for. It is possible to do well in his class but only if you know the material thoroughly. As in you shouldn't be unclear on ANYTHING.

5.0
5.0
CHM138
Apr 4, 2011

He's an AMAZING prof. His notes are thorough, and his tests may be hard but they are fair. His office hours are very useful and you can tell he enjoys what he does and truly cares about his students. It was a privilege having him as my chemistry professor this year, I only wish I got to know him a little better. He's not bad to look at either ;)

5.0
5.0
CHM1389
Jun 11, 2011

explains everything well in class. available for lots of extra help. he means well for his students, but his tests murder you. studying past tests don't help you much. i dont know how i passed his classes, but both organic and physical chem were hard. overall good humored, teaches chem in a way that makes you love the subject (until the exam/tests)

4.0
5.0
CHM138
Jun 21, 2011

those term tests are pure evil !!! but the exams are pretty fair. The prof himself is a very approachable n helpful prof.

2.0
5.0
CHM138
Jul 6, 2011

awful midterms

4.0
5.0
CHM138
Jul 10, 2011

Great at teaching - clear, concise, and answers questions well in help sessions - but terrible at making tests. We know that you're awesome at chemistry, but try to see it through a first-year's eyes when making the tests, please. Class average is so low that he has to bell curve to keep the averages in the 60's.

5.0
4.0
CHM139
Aug 18, 2011

Difficult tests but overall amazing professor. Knows material really well and extremely helpful after lectures.

5.0
4.0
CHM1389
Dec 17, 2011

Dude is my hero. He made me smart. Lectures were off the hizzle, but midterm made me cry. Mmmmmm

5.0
3.0
CHM138
Feb 4, 2012

The best teacher I have ever had. Very engaging, helpful, and just overall an amazing person. Love him. He's hot too.

4.0
4.0
CHM139
Aug 2, 2012

Explains concepts very well, just not enough use of examples in class. First year class, so midterm comes as a shock..very hard!...at first!

5.0
2.0
CHM139
Dec 14, 2012

People are complaining that the midterm was extremely hard. If you attend class and do what he says, you will be fine. Overall, very clear, helpful, energetic prof. Best prof I've had so far

3.0
5.0
CHM139
Dec 17, 2012

Good Luck on the Test.

5.0
3.0
CHM139
Jan 9, 2013

He's quite enthusiastic about the course content. Explains materials well enough. His midterm can be challenging (avg = high 50s) but doing all the assigned problem sets you should get an 85+.

1.0
5.0
CHM139
Jan 30, 2013

He is ok but typical of a prof at this school... great at presenting high school content and expects you to magically understand complex problems for the tests. More accountablity is needed

5.0
2.0
CHM139
Feb 20, 2013

I don't understand what people are saying. That first midterm was really easy if you read the questions carefully. In my opinion, the best professor out of the three that I had.

1.0
1.0
CHM139
Mar 5, 2013

I totally don't understand why he is so hot on "rate my professor". Actually he is so terriable at teaching. Not half of the class will go to his lecture now. He teaches us nothing!! If the level of understanding of a concept is 10, he is teaching us negative 2! Worst prof ever. Don't like him.

4.0
2.0
CHM138
Mar 18, 2013

Like this guy

2.0
5.0
CHM138H1S
Apr 7, 2013

The term test was a massacre for the entire class. average = 56 The difficulty was okay, it was simply the fact that there was no time to actually think for any given question. The slides provided are bare bones, must go to lectures to get the rest. Examples too easy, tests too hard.

5.0
3.0
CHM138
Apr 7, 2013

He explains concepts pretty clearly and he usually gives a quick summary of the concept after a more detailed explanation of it. The slides are pretty empty - you have to take extra notes. All in all a pretty good prof.

3.0
4.0
CHM139H1
Apr 14, 2013

His midterms were purely brutal. His examples were way to easy compared to the midterms he wrote. Plus he wasn't great at teaching nor was his powerpoint slides very helpful:T

3.0
5.0
CHM139CHM138
Jul 18, 2013

Very difficult tests and exams. Textbook prep questions are useless preparation for his brutal tests. Interesting lectures. Do not recommend his classes if you are looking to achieve a grade above a 75. Humorous. Hardly available outside of lecture.

5.0
2.0
CHM139
Nov 14, 2013

Browning is a good prof. Lectures were clear and very useful. A lot of people complain about the difficulty of the midterms but, if you did the textbook questions, and put in work outside of lecture it was okay. Overall enjoyed him as a chem professor.

5.0
1.0
CHM238
Dec 6, 2013

Atrocious grammar. He says then on average 2 times per minute. Yes I counted, it drives me crazy. Also explains things in minute detail - so I'm sure everyone and their dog understands, but it gets a little tiresome.

4.0
4.0
CHM138
Dec 30, 2013

I liked his lecturing style a lot since he tends to cover things more thoroughly and he breaks down difficult concepts better than jik chin anyway). The textbook questions generally do not reflect what is on the tests so skip textbook questions and get your hands on previous tests instead to get an idea of what ur in for. Overall a good lecturer.

5.0
3.0
CHM139
Grade: B+
Aug 19, 2014

Great prof! He was enthusiastic and explained concepts very clearly. He definitely renewed my interest in chemistry. His mid-term questions were quite reasonable.

5.0
1.0
CHM138
Grade: B+
Oct 24, 2014

he's a great prof, inspirational...

5.0
3.0
CHM138H1F
Nov 8, 2014

Browning is an excellent teacher, his lectures are not very fast paced and they are very clear. He should invest in a large molecular model kit though, to show students models in lecture.

5.0
3.0
CHM138
Dec 13, 2014

Teaches a bit slow at times and by doing so, he does a very good job of explaining concepts. Pretty funny professor overall even though he makes the occasional lame joke. Very helpful and approachable if you need extra help or have general questions. He's a jolly person who makes learning orgo interesting.

5.0
4.0
CHM138H1F
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 21, 2014

Great prof, super clear, easy going, really helpful. Pretty much made me want to wake up and commute an hour to get to the 9am class

4.0
4.0
CHM138
Dec 22, 2014

Dr. Browning is a very funny professor. You definitely DO NOT want to miss his lectures, he is a hilarious person, even though some of the CHM stuff is difficult. It is because of him that made chemistry more bearable for the first year.

5.0
3.0
CHM138
Feb 21, 2015

Great lectures, funny guy and the term test wasn't too bad.

5.0
4.0
CHM138
Mar 23, 2015

Good prof, lectures are interesting and can be funny, he definitely cares about the students. Tests are quite hard, but not completely unreasonable.

2.0
5.0
CHM138
Mar 23, 2015

Changed the test format entirely when there is a TA strike.... EVIL...

4.0
5.0
CHM138
Grade: Not sure yet
Mar 23, 2015

Hardest test I have ever given in my entire life. Lectures are simple but test questions are next level hard. Lectures are clear and easy to understand but lecture slides are very unhelpful.

2.0
5.0
CHM139
Mar 24, 2015

Took CHM139 1st semester, passed 1st midterm and decided to drop it as labs were time consuming. Took it again 2nd semester and failed first midterm (evidently harder than other profs). Decided to stick through and did second midterm which was supposedly "easier" (quote browning) to compensate for first but format of test was changed (due to strike

5.0
4.0
CHM138
Grade: A-
Mar 24, 2015

One of my favorite Prof's at UofT. Great pace, passion for what he does, easily approachable, but the tests he writes are undoubtedly the hardest out of all 1st year profs.

5.0
4.0
CHM139
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 7, 2015

Best chemistry professor. He makes the material comprehensible with just the right pace. Very clear in explaining and passionate. The tests are difficult, but fair considering the awesome quality of teaching. Doing homework problems are very important in preparing for exams in this course.

5.0
4.0
CHM139
Apr 23, 2015

Great lectures. Good explanation of lecture materials, sometimes adds humour to lectures. Tests were next level hard.

5.0
4.0
CHM139
Apr 28, 2015

Not the best course coordinator, but an amazing lecturer! He may seem weird the first lecture you have with him but as the semester passes by you'll notice the guy has soo much swag and he really knows his stuff. P.S Watch out for his puns! You may not get the joke but his laugh is really contagious.

5.0
3.0
CHM138
Grade: A-
Sep 12, 2015

Was a great teacher and I understood all of the concepts that he taught. He makes sure that the class is engaged in the lecture. He does have hard tests though..

5.0
2.0
CHM139
Grade: A+
Oct 29, 2015

God-tier prof

5.0
3.0
CHM139
Grade: A+
Nov 2, 2015

If U want to do well on his exam (and others) make sure that u understand every concept that he teaches, also work on the hardest tutorial questions and make sure U can do them easily. his questions aren't easy, but not impossible to do. work hard and you will get very good results!

4.0
3.0
CHM139
Nov 9, 2015

AVE PROF

2.0
4.0
CHM139H1
Grade: Rather not say
Jan 3, 2016

He's funny but his questions are confusing...I loved Chemistry in grade 12 and 11 got very high marks but in Uni my mark dropped not by a grade but really low and now my marks made me hate chemistry

5.0
2.0
CHEM138
Grade: A+
Mar 3, 2016

Prof. Browning has really made his lectures amusing. He is quite funny, and his animations are top shelf. Outside of classroom, Pro. Browning is extremely approachable and easygoing. Some say that his tests are hard; First, it isn't very hard and second, he's very willing to help with any questions you have, even dumb questions. XD

5.0
4.0
CHEM139
Grade: A
Mar 21, 2016

Absolutely great professor!

4.0
1.0
CHEM139
Grade: A+
Apr 9, 2016

a nice prof, but the lecture....

5.0
3.0
CHM138
Grade: A+
Apr 16, 2016

He was the one of the best chm profs. His tests might be a little harder than the other profs, but not much... If you do your homework, ask your questions, and understand the concepts well, you will do fine. very helpful, funny and clear. I loved his lectures.

5.0
2.0
CHEM138
Grade: A
Jul 24, 2016
Would take again

Very engaging prof, talks at a very reasonable pace. I personally thought he went a bit too slow but to be fair I do have a fairly solid chemistry background. He always pours his bottled water into this tiny little mug that he carries around with him everywhere; quite amusing. Overall, engaging lectures, clear grading criteria.

5.0
3.0
CHM136
Jan 27, 2017
Would take again

Only Prof to make me repeatedly chuckle every lecture. Explains concepts fairly well, and is always passionate about the lecture content. Some may disagree, but I enjoy his humour and mannerisms. Definitely recommend for Organic Chem.

Hilarious
Amazing lectures
Caring
3.0
5.0
CHM136H1
Feb 21, 2017
Would take again

DO NOT BE FOOLED. He teaches simple concepts which he is very good at, but when it comes to the test, it's a whole new story. Simple concepts, extremely difficult tests.

Tough Grader
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
TEST HEAVY
5.0
4.0
CHEM138
Feb 28, 2017
Would take again

Great professor. Put's questions on tests that anyone could answer if you know the content well. Sometimes includes tricky wording into questions, so be careful!

3.0
5.0
CHM136H1
Grade: C-
Mar 18, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Don't let his humor fool you. Tests are very hard.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
2.0
5.0
CHM136
Mar 20, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Turn back now. He intentionally makes the tests a million times harder than they need to be. Take the class with another prof if you can, I think he just gets off on crushing students' GPAs (and dreams).

Tough Grader
2.0
5.0
CHM136
Grade: B+
May 19, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Do not get me wrong, his lectures are great. He clearly explains the basic concepts. However, do not be fooled! The tests ask questions about much more difficult concepts than the homework questions will. There are definitely professors who won't make your life half as hard as professor Browning will make your life.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
5.0
4.0
CHM138
Jun 14, 2017
Would take again

Browning is a great prof. His lectures are great and very informative but his term tests are tough. Go to his office hours and chem help, make sure you completely understand certain topics before the term test.

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
Inspirational
2.0
5.0
CHM139
Jun 30, 2017
Wouldn't take again

He is genuinely a pretty nice guy and engaging lecturer, but everyone who thinks that his exams are fair for the content taught is lying to themselves. The exams were not reflective of the difficulty of content learned during the course, and while you may argue that he just wants you to "apply your knowledge," his exams are on a whole other level.

Tough Grader
Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
4.0
CHM136
Oct 26, 2017
Would take again

One of the best profs! Lectures were very organized. He explained stuff pretty clear and in detail. After attending his lectures I felt I really learned something. You might not even need to refer to the textbook if you pay enough attention in his lectures, becaues he explains things so well!!!

Inspirational
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Amazing lectures
2.0
5.0
CHM139
Feb 16, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Test is too difficult and it destroyed my confidence

Tough Grader
TEST HEAVY
4.0
4.0
CHM136
Grade: Incomplete
Feb 28, 2018
Would take again

Love Browning! Kind of slow at times, but you will benefit from the pace if you don't like relying on textbooks--honestly, not even necessary if you go to class and take notes. Test was hard but fair if you did past midterms--very similar structure, question types and some repeats from previous years. Overall caring, funny and a good prof!

Gives good feedback
Skip class? You won't pass.
Caring
3.0
5.0
CHM138
Mar 25, 2018
Wouldn't take again

He's a great prof in terms of his lectures, as he goes through the material slowly and explains things well. But his tests are brutal, the midterm average was a 55%, and he's known for averages often being even lower. So it's kind of a weird situation as you love him in lectures but when the test comes around you wanna scream

4.0
5.0
CHM136
Grade: Rather not say
Apr 21, 2018
Would take again

Prof Browning is very enthusiastic, and explains concepts very well, including visually with his large model set. However, his tests are very challenging, so you better know everything inside and out.

TEST HEAVY
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
CHM136
Grade: A
May 5, 2018
Would take again

He is a brilliant and extremely fair teacher, as long as you do the homework in the assigned tutorials, you could easily get a 4.0

Gives good feedback
Respected
Clear grading criteria
5.0
4.0
CHM136
May 10, 2018
Would take again

Many people complain about how hard Prof Browing's tests are even before taking them but it really depends on how well you understand the concepts. The content of this course were new to me, yet I still did well so it depends on how much effort you put into the material and getting the right help when you need it.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
5.0
CHM136
Grade: A
May 16, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Getting 4.0 in his course is definitely possible but you have to know the material inside and out. Prof. Brownings term tests arent meant for the 1 hour time limit (theyre relatively harder than other professors) but his questions are fair. The final, which is 3 hours, lets you really prove your understanding so dont slack or lose hope early.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
Amazing lectures
4.0
5.0
CHM136
Grade: A-
May 21, 2018
Wouldn't take again

People have different opinions on his lectures but his exams are definitely hard. You have to know the material by heart.

Tough Grader
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
5.0
5.0
CHM136
Grade: B+
May 28, 2018
Would take again

Tests are the hardest from him in organic chemistry. That being said, I approached him multiple times saying the test wasn't fair, and he didn't get angry. He asked me why and I explained. And his reply was that we should wait for the results and see. When 1st midterm marks were out, it was heavily curved. Reasonable grade.

Tough Grader
Gives good feedback
Hilarious
5.0
4.0
CHM136
Grade: C+
Jul 26, 2018
Wouldn't take again

He is a great lecturer, easy to understand, very patient with students and he encourages class discussions. His tests however are brutal. The midterms marks are always curved and half of the class failed. I think it was mainly bc the midterms were an hour long, so it doesn't give you a lot of time to review.

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
TEST HEAVY
Amazing lectures
4.0
5.0
CHM136
Aug 8, 2018
Would take again

Be sure to do all the homework. He'll teach you the important stuff and does a good job at it, but organic chem requires a lot of thinking, practice, and drawing hexagons. REMEMBER ALL THE REACTIONS, there are a lot of them. His tests aren't the hardest but they're long. If you finish in that 1 hour, you're either a genius or you just gave up.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
TEST HEAVY
3.0
5.0
CHM136
Oct 24, 2018
Wouldn't take again

He is a great professor and his lectures are very informative. However, his tests are unreasonably difficult. The term test was one of the hardest tests I wrote out of all my courses in Life Sci.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
CHM136
Oct 24, 2018
Would take again

He is a great, knowledgeable professor. His tests are harder, but as long as you do all the problems in the textbook you will be fine. Trust me, I just finished my first chem midterm and he made the test. You don't have to go to lectures, just make sure you go through the textbook and understand every single thing covered.

Tough Grader
Respected
Inspirational
5.0
4.0
CHM136
Nov 14, 2018
Would take again

If he curved up his ridiculously low average tests, he'd be the greatest prof ever.

Tough Grader
Respected
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
3.0
5.0
CHM136
Nov 29, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Lectures are good. However, his midterms are VERY hard, its unfair. 1 hour is not enough for them. Do the textbook questions. Make sure you understand the course front and back. He doesnt release his past exams which stinks. the other prof releases his past midterms and they are much easier so don't be fooled. I worked so hard but still struggled.

Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
4.0
4.0
CHM136
Dec 7, 2018
Would take again

Great professor, he explains things exceptionally well, and is very passionate about his lectures which makes you feel that vibe as well. As for his tests you must do the homework,and ask someone for help for anything you are unsure of. Also if you are someone who is lazy and procrastinates, you will not do well! So work for it! Good luck

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
5.0
4.0
CHM135
Grade: A
Jan 8, 2019
Would take again

really fun guy, explains concepts extremely clearly and even tells us what kind of mistakes students usually make. he's very nice and approachable so definitely chat with him. a strict instructor though; when I goto office hours I see he expects a lot from students. tests are hard but very reasonable, so once you adapt, you ace them.

Inspirational
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
CHM136
Jan 9, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Prob Browning is hands-down one of the best lecturers I have ever met. He made chem seem fun and his style of teaching was awesome. The level of difficulty for his exams was very challenging tho so do all the practice questions. I; however, never want to see a hexagon again after org chem...

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
1.0
4.0
CHM136
Apr 11, 2019
Wouldn't take again

While he may be a good lecturer, I found that his tests were way harder then what was covered in lecture. My CHM136 tests done by browning were by far the hardest.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
CHM136
Grade: B-
Apr 21, 2019
Wouldn't take again

such a hard course but his lectures were teaching simple and basic stuff. I reviewed all of material before the final exam and did all of the past exams and go to 95% of the lectures. Ends up getting 78 on the finals, so if everyone thinks this final exam is fair, then all I could say is that I am such a dumb kid :(((( destroy my specialist dream

Test heavy
Tough grader
3.0
5.0
CHM136
May 23, 2019
Wouldn't take again

A great lecturer, probably one of my favourites from my first year, but he does not hold back on his tests. Master everything in lecture, and know how to do it FAST. The time constraint on his test is probably what makes it so difficult.

Respected
Test heavy
Tough grader
1.0
4.0
CHM136
Jun 24, 2019
Wouldn't take again

I heard he's a really kind and funny prof, but in terms of his lecturing, it's horrible. I hated every second of it. The way he talked about certain things were so.... bland. His lecture slides are made to attend class. He doesn't put instructions on how to do certain mechanisms but just use the textbook and you'll do great.

Test heavy
4.0
3.0
CHM136
Grade: A
Sep 11, 2019
Would take again

Its day 4 of class and honestly hes pretty chill, i havent really done any homework, but apparently we had some. Hope this helps all the other people out there, I will go back to not doing my chm136 homework. Peace out world!

Respected
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
1.0
CHM136
Grade: A+
Oct 5, 2019
Would take again

Best Prof I've ever had. He absolutely does not make your life miserable, he also does not crush your dreams Would absolutely recommend, if I had the chance I would take each and every class with him. His test are not hard at all and absolutely representative of his lectures his questions absolutely wont make you cry at night. God bless this man.

Respected
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
CHM136
Grade: A
Oct 5, 2019
Would take again

For his multiple choice, he literally takes the biggest molecule on a random research paper and you answer a bunch of questions about that molecule. His reaction questions: He thinks of a compound, does a reaction on it. Then throws it in a blender. Then you find the original compound. What a great man. 10/10 effort. UNMATCHED EXCELLENCE!

3.0
5.0
CHM151
Grade: A-
Oct 7, 2019
Would take again

Man were his tests hard. Also, his slides were not informative and you definitely need to attend class if you're going to decipher them. That being said, he is super clear about what is going to be on the test and tested everything fairly evenly. He usually answers questions but on occasion would go "I'd like you to think on that" X(

Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
CHM136
Oct 29, 2019
Would take again

I love this man. Browning is one of the sweetest and nicest profs and i loved going to chem lectures. If you study well enough and attend his lectures, his tests aren't that hard. I would start a browning fanclub if i could. Main thing is to just study well

Skip class? You won't pass.
Inspirational
Tough grader
5.0
4.0
CHM136
Grade: A
Nov 20, 2019
Would take again

Professor Browning is hands down one of my favourite lecturers. Although his tests might not be the easiest, but if you are a high achiever, you will definitely do fine and (even well) if you study hard. He makes chemistry fun and a lot less depressing than it seems. I enjoy lectures with him a lot and tend not to fall asleep.

Respected
Inspirational
Hilarious
5.0
4.0
CHM136
Dec 13, 2019
Would take again

I look forward to his lectures and I can't wait to have him again next semester for CHM135. Makes chemistry interesting and does an amazing job of explaining concepts. Really caring and funny too and you can tell he wants the class to succeed. His tests are harder but it's definitely possible to do well.

Respected
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
2.0
3.0
CHM136
Dec 18, 2019
Wouldn't take again

His questions on tests tend to be really word-heavy, especially on the first midterm. Be prepared to read, because some of them can be very tricky to understand the first time you see it.

Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
CHM136
Jan 8, 2020
Wouldn't take again

If you expect the final exam to be the material he taught in class, think again. Most questions were application, so if you don't get it, there is absolutely no way you can memorize your way out. Unless you think, breathe, and eat chemistry, I'm not sure there's a way to get a good grade with Browning.

Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
Tough grader
3.0
5.0
CHM136
Jan 14, 2020
Wouldn't take again

His tests are hard and very application based, but he tends to follow the same format every year. Tip: do the multiple choice last when writing tests. Prepare for quizzes, on which you generally get either 100% or 0%. He likes to talk though and will gladly meet with you to work through problems- it may not seem like it but he wants you to do well.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
Tough grader
5.0
4.0
CHM136
Apr 7, 2020
Would take again

Many people say he's a bad prof but I think it's mainly cuz his tests are really hard. I really like and respect him as well as his way of teaching. His tests are hard, but it's doable if you have done enough practice problems. I find orgo chem to be more like math, the more you practice the better you get.

Respected
Accessible outside class
Inspirational
4.0
3.0
CHM135
Grade: A+
Apr 27, 2020
Would take again

He is really a nice professor, a tiny bit harder but 100% doable, making u have a better understanding of chemistry.

Respected
2.0
4.0
CHM135
Apr 29, 2020
Wouldn't take again

had some problems that affected my grade and were beyond my control with the final assignment and he completely ignored my multiple emails and did not accommodate me at all. so disappointed :( he seems like a nice guy apart from that though :/

4.0
4.0
CHM136
Grade: A-
Jun 19, 2020
Would take again

Pretty good prof. One thing is that he says the word "THEN" all the time. He'll be like: "Now if we look at this slide, then, you will see, then, that there are two electrons on this oxygen. This means, then, that we can then draw a resonance structure for this molecule." Overall he is a nice guy. Tests are hard, but he is very approachable.

Respected
5.0
4.0
CHM135
Grade: A
Jan 13, 2021
Would take again

I had him for 135 and 136, and he was a great lecturer that really focuses on the basics and makes sure they are clear. It would be great if he showed more practical examples, but that's also up to the student to put in the work and practice. Tough grader but I HIGHLY recommend looking at old exams: they don't change much and are very helpful.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Amazing lectures
Tough grader
3.0
4.0
CHM135
Jan 19, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Hard to tell cause his lecture was so long and boring I gave up watching them.

3.0
4.0
CHM135
Oct 5, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Honestly, I feel like this class wasn't hard just because of the professor, I'm not great at chemistry to begin with but it was a mandatory class. Only had him for a third of the semester. I felt like he went through concepts maybe a bit quickly but he was always willing to answer questions if it was needed.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Caring
5.0
4.0
CHM499
Oct 8, 2021
Would take again

He was the GOAT in first year and he is still the GOAT today. Absolute chad of a professor.

4.0
3.0
CHM135
Grade: A+
Feb 1, 2022
Would take again

He was doing okay for lectures, not amazing, but decent. Concepts were taught clearly with zoom polls to aid understanding. But some of the concepts still require you to do the practice textbook problems to be sure of. TESTS ARE HIGH PERCENTAGES, DO NOT MESS THEM UP. Do all the ungraded textbook practice problems required if you want to score high

Participation matters
Test heavy
4.0
4.0
CHM135
Grade: B+
Feb 18, 2022
Would take again

Professor Browning is a really good professor and he's great at explaining concepts. And even when you don't understand, he always and I mean ALWAYS stays back and sacrifices his time to ensure you understand the topic. All around great guy but his jokes make me cringe sometimes but a small price to pay for a such a caring prof

Gives good feedback
Skip class? You won't pass.
Caring
5.0
3.0
CHM131
Grade: A
Mar 15, 2022
Would take again

Super chill guy, super funny, always answers every question with care. Inorganic chem has never been my strong point, but he explains everything clearly. Pay attention during lecture, do the assigned textbook questions each week, and you'll be sure to end up with a great grade.

Amazing lectures
Caring
Lecture heavy
5.0
5.0
CHM136
Grade: B+
May 10, 2022
Would take again

Such a kind and inspirational prof. Organic chem was hard as hell but he made it much more interesting, always made sure that we fully understood a concept before signing off. His tests are super hard but not completely unmanageable, you just have to put a lot of effort in his courses.

Inspirational
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
1.0
CHM136
Jun 14, 2022
Would take again

Bless this prof. Highly recommend this session over other profs

Tough grader
Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
CHM135
Dec 18, 2022
Would take again

One of my favourite professors this semester for sure. Attended a few of his office hours and the dude is hilarious. In lecture he explains topics really well and I'm glad to have had him as my kinetics prof. He's just a pretty chill dude tbh. That said, I hated this course with a passion and refuse to touch any titration problem with a 10ft pole.

Hilarious
Lecture heavy
4.0
3.0
CHM135
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 19, 2022
Would take again

My biggest complaint about him is that he seemed a little unorganized during lectures. I don't think this was a major problem because his portion of CHM135 was pretty straight forward. His test was fine. He would make jokes in lecture which definitely helped at 9am. He's a good guy.

Hilarious
4.0
2.0
CHM135
Grade: A
Jan 4, 2023
Would take again

Really nice guy. Portion of the course was quite straight forward.

1.0
5.0
CHM136
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 4, 2023

his midterms are hard, teaching is unclear

Lecture heavy
Test heavy
Graded by few things
4.0
3.0
CHM136
Grade: A+
Apr 5, 2023
Would take again

He taught stereochemistry + alkene rxn portion of org chem. Speaks clearly and at a good pace, gives sufficient details and explanations of slide material, overall a very easygoing lecturer. Recommend doing review and readings before class though as never goes back and re-explains things. Tests are lecture-heavy, very fair though.

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Lecture heavy
5.0
3.0
CHM135
Jun 3, 2023
Would take again

Very nice professor and gives interesting lectures. The labs have a clear rubric. I have nothing bad to say about him.

Caring
Respected
5.0
3.0
CHM135
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 8, 2023
Would take again

Professor Browning is hands down my favourite prof out of all of my classes. I love his lectures, very entertaining and I learn so much. I hope I get to take another one of his classes again!!

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
CHM135
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 23, 2023
Would take again

Very charming and pleasant. Explains difficult concepts pretty well. Sometimes the online lectures can be quite wordy so watch recordings in 2x speed if in a hurry

5.0
1.0
CHM135
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 27, 2023
Would take again

My lecture section has him lecturing for 2/3 of the course and I REALLY wish I could have him for the entirety of it because his lectures are the perfect balance between fun and informational. I specifically go to his lectures despite the fact that I can do just as well watching the online recordings because they're fun and he's funny

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
CHM135
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 6, 2023
Would take again

Very dedicated prof who cares about student's learning. Will stay behind in class to answer questions and make sure you understand. Goes through slides at a smooth pace and is a very fun guy. CHM135 is a challenging course but he makes it easy to learn and never makes you feel stupid for asking questions. Would give 6 stars if I could!!

Caring
5.0
3.0
CHM135
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 13, 2023
Would take again

Professor Browning was easily one of the best chemistry Professors I've ever had. When working through example problems in class, he'd lay out every step, explain why the formula was rearranged like that, and explain the theory behind it to provide a solid understanding. Occasional jokes made lectures fun and engaging.

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
Hilarious
2.0
4.0
CHM236
Grade: Incomplete
Dec 16, 2023

I don't know if it was him or the course in general but I'm dropping my chem major. This course made me hate chem, and I used to LOVE it. He moves so slow during class, I have literally fallen asleep trying to listen to him. He also barely goes over concepts and jumps right into doing a problem, which takes him 40 mins to explain. He has no balance

Respected
5.0
3.0
CHM135
Dec 18, 2023
Would take again

My lecture section had him for the first 2 thirds. His lectures were entertaining and he always made an effort to keep us engaged. He explained everything super clearly and his midterms/exam were really fair. There were a few concepts that I never understood in high school, but he taught them in a way that I finally understood :)

5.0
1.0
CHM135
Grade: A+
Jan 8, 2024
Would take again

Browning was probably my favorite prof in CHM135. For my lecture section, he taught the second third of CHM135, which imo is the hardest one but he managed to break down the concepts and teach them in a straightforward and easy-to-follow manner. He also cracks jokes and is always smiling or laughing which really brightened my day!

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Lecture heavy
2.0
4.0
CHM236
Grade: Rather not say
Jan 11, 2024

His lecture is not organized so that it is important to learn by yourself. The final exam is tricky but it seems to be curved up.

5.0
3.0
CHM135
Grade: Not sure yet
Sep 5, 2024
Would take again

Professor Browning makes an otherwise challenging course engaging and easy to learn. His lectures are entertaining, and he breaks down complex concepts clearly. Unstuckstudy AI was a helpful study tool alongside the textbook.

1.0
1.0
CHEM139
Grade: A+
Feb 3, 2025

he is not very good

Lots of homework
So many papers
Test heavy
5.0
4.0
CHM135
Grade: A+
Apr 13, 2025
Would take again

CHM135 is content heavy but his lecture is very good. Very enjoyable. I took it last year and there was a guy yelling random stuff every single lecture kinda ruin the experience but the prof is nice.

Amazing lectures
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
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