The man, the myth, the legend: Shadrick Paris. Good guy, clearly knows his stuff and relates it well. Took it in the summer and it was a breeze if you can deal with a test every week but thats the good part because there's not much on them. Very helpful and easy to get with, if you know what i mean

Good professor, very clear, goes over what will be on the exams in review sessions. Not to mention the fact that he is a stud

He's an okay guy. If you read the book you'd do just as well if not better. All of his examples and teaching material is straight out of the book word for word. I didn't take highschool chemistry so I knew nothing going in, but I got a B on my first Chem 151 test. This class really prepared me.

The shadrick is awesome and extremely helpful. He knows his stuff front and back and will make sure you understand everything. I highly recommend getting him because any professor after him will not be anywhere near as helpful. Stay away from pfeiffer, go for paris/mcmills

Lecture notes are very detailed and easy to understand. Willing to help anyone who approaches him. Breaks down exactly what is on quizzes and exams before you take them. Recommended!

Very good professor!!! Helpful outside of class. I had him for chem 150 and chem 122 and he is a very good teacher!! People who dislike him probably just don't go to class and then try to go and ask him for help and have no clue ( i've been to his office hours at these times) Definately take him! A nice guy for sure!

Shadrick is really helpful and enthusiastic, I definitly recommend him for anyone who isn't good at Chemistry, because thats how I was and he made me enjoy this class and understand the material. He is more than willing to help outside of class as well!

I was retaking this class with Paris. My grade went from a D to an A-. He explains things in a way that anyone could understand. If you can take any of the chem classes with him.

Not a bad class and not a bad prof. The way he talks makes me pay attention. Like, he doesn't drone on and on. His notes are sometimes hard to read, and thats what he does instead of powerpoints. Do the homework. LEARN DIMENSIONAL ANALYSIS! You use it all through the class so learn it in the beginning.

Hes a fun guy, and teaches the material very well. Although his writing is sometimes hard to read, he will stop and go over the notes agin if you don't understand.

Very helpful and determined to help students succeed. His writing for notes is a bit sloppy. Other than that, he is very good!

He explained everything well in class but sometimes he wrote really fast so you have to keep up. If you go to his office hours he's really really helpful so I would recommend that if you don't understand something but don't wait until the last minute before an exam to do this. I learned a lot in his class.

ABSOLUTELY LOVE THE SHADSTER! He is really smart and helps you every step of the way. I hated chem before and he actually made me have some fun learning it! PLEASE TAKE THIS COURSE WITH HIM!!!!!!!

Great instructor!! Really cares about his students and wants to do anything to help them. Funny and nice guy, gives good notes and always makes review sheets on Blackboard! Exams are a little tricky, but they give the same exams all 151 instructors so he gives a breakdown before each one of everything on it. Overall GREAT teacher

GREAT TEACHER!!!!! wants his students to learn. TAKE PARIS FOR YOUR CHEM CLASSES. I find 152 farily easy b/c he gave me such a good understanding of chemistry basics.

awesome teacher. honestly, one of the best i've had at OU, not just in the chem department.

I think he does an excellent job for such a huge class. His lectures are usually perfectly clear and understandable, I've had no problems contacting him and he seems like a really friendly guy.

Dr. Paris is a very nice guy and extremely helpful, but that doesn't make up for the fact that CHEM 122 is a challenging and frustrating standardized course. His notes seem to make sense, but the exams are a different monster and near impossible to complete in 50 minutes. The exam averages were D's. This was my retake but I'm glad it was with him.

Great professor, definitely one of the better in the chemistry department. Take him if you can!!

Dr. Paris is an excellent professor. His lectures are very ordered and he builds on important concepts in a way that is easy to understand. Only thing that kind of sucks is his bad handwriting ha. Other than that, Chem 150 with him is a breeze. If you took Chem in HS, this will be a simple refresher.

He is by far thee best chemistry professor on campus. With my major being focused mainly on chemistry I prefer him for all my chemistry courses. He speaks english, haha, and is very easy to keep up with. I understood the material when I took from him and chemistry is always tougher for me. Definitely get paris, shadrick

The shadster is the man, he is VERY clear with what he is teaching you, and of what he expects of you on exams. He single handedly blows my mind a few times a week. Remember: the shad is a beast

He is great, he gives breakdowns for the exams which help a lot when studying. Get the shadster

Very very helpful and is a great professor. His handwriting is very hard to read so when taking notes be sure to write as he talks.

Great teacher, im in his 121 class and am repeating it and can assure you hes the best of any chem teacher (arthasery and andriani). voice cracks often but other than that hes fantastic, get him

Seriously, Paris is probably my favorite professor. Explains everything well and brings it down to your level. If you put a decent amount of effort into your classes then you will get an A. Great professor, cares, easy to understand, everything on the exams is covered in the lecture.

Fantastic. His personality keeps you awake all class and i personally found him very helpful and joyful outside of class. Also he knows his stuff, which is apparent by his lack of mistakes, and always comes REALLY well prepared to Class. Best Prof I have ever had.

Paris is a great professor! I had to retake Chem 151 because I had McMills the first time and she is horrible! Paris makes the material very easy to understand and he is a complete nerd and geek but makes learning chemistry fun and easy. Highly recommended.

He is a great guy that makes Chemistry fun. The only negative would be notes go really fast due to the vast amount of material that must be covered.

Paris made chem interesting. I never liked it before but as long as you go to class and get the notes you'll find it easy. He gives you an outline for the exam so you aren't studying useless information. Very helpful, wish I had him for all of my chem classes.

Great Teacher . . .he def knows chemistry and makes it fun however takes passing his class serious which means he comes across kinda arrogant but gives you all the tools to pass . . . he makes chemistry bearable for those who don't like it

Great teacher, kinda that geeky guy that knows everything about Chemistry. Goes through the notes very quick because there is a lot of material to cover. Makes sure that he repeats material that is going to be on the exams. Exams are rough, require a LOT of thinking to solve them. Great teacher though, will take him again for 1520 next semester

Dr. Paris is a good prof- means business but has a sense of humor. Definitely knows what he's talking about. Is very clear and takes time at the beginning of every class to review due date, office hours and other class info. Exams are difficult- keeping up with the material and reading the textbook is a MUST. I'm taking him for 1520.

He's the best Chemistry professor I've ever had, hands down. He incorporates humor into his lectures and his notes are pretty easy to copy down, although he has sloppy handwriting. He's a sweet guy and he wears the coolest t-shirts ever. I like his periodic table tee. :)

Superb teacher. Does a great job explaining the material and gives you everything you need for the exams. Homework assignments are done online and you can finish the prep quizes for a 4% bonus percent. Absolutely recommended!

Chem has always been a struggle for me, but Dr. Paris really breaks it down into digestible concepts. He truly wants everyone to do well. It feels like he goes through it really fast, but there is a lot of material to cover and the course is meant to be tough. Do the prep quizzes and take your time on the homework. Also, his t-shirts are THE BEST.

Great professor, very helpful, does a ton of examples in class. He also gives a bunch of cool geeky analogies as well that just makes the difficult chem material a little easier to understand. If you study, do the hw, prep quiz's and go to the SI's you should easily get a B. But it is very easy to fall behind in this class.

His powerpoints are great and he gives them to you so you can look at them all you want. it is kind of hard to take notes when he talks so just jot down major important things or things you might forget - he gives you the powerpoint so hand written notes are not as important. Don't disrespect him. he hates that. but if you are polite he is great.

Fun in class. Clear about due dates and material on exams. work spread out evenly

He's super funny and nerdy but really can keep you interested in class. He will help you at office hours and you can do fine on the tests if you go to class and pay attention. Going to SI helps so you can see the problems wrote out as he shows the work on the slides but over all hes pretty great. It sucks you have to buy the book for the homework.

I used to be bad at chemistry but he is a great teacher. Very thorough and tests are exactly how he says they are going to be. There is no confusion. Expect homework every night but it is not that bad. I would take him again. I wish all my teachers were like him. This a hard course that he makes understandable.

Teaches the class very well. His lectures help a lot with the material though the learn smart can suffice if you have taken the class before

I thought he was a really good professor. I didn't start out too strong (I got a C on our first exam) but I still finished with an A in the class. There are a lot of points to get but also a lot to leave behind. You get the grade you want to get basically.

Dr. Paris is the best professor I have ever had! he is always quite comical in lectures and likes to use examples for class material with real life examples that college kids can relate to. Homework about every night but that goes for every 1510 class. Pay attention in class and look at practice exams and you cant fail!

Dr. Paris was fantastic! He gives SO MUCH EXTRA CREDIT. The second exam is really tough, but he is an amazing lecturer. He is hilarious and super nerdy! I would completely recommend him to anyone taking CHEM 1510.

Chemistry is a very difficult subject, but Paris does a nice job of simplifying it and teaching it in a way that is easily understood by college students. He posts old exams online so you always have an idea of what to study. There is homework every night, but it is a good way to stay on top of the material. Make sure you attend lectures though

lots of hw

Not an easy class, definitely recommend attending to get the best grade. Lots of concepts are a little harder to grasp and he explains them very well. Didn't ever read the book and just went to lectures and got an A

Paris is a great guy and pretty much knows everything about chemistry. He knows exactly what he is talking about, but he goes really fast. There is homework every night to keep your head in Chemistry-mode, 3 exams, one final. It was a tough course, but if you work and study frequently, you should be fine. It's expensive and tests are very important

He is great at teaching and making lectures interesting

I was terrible at Chemistry in high school. I came into college expecting it to be just as awful. Professor Paris was a game changer, I got an A in Chem 150 & 151. Not only did I completely understand the subject material, but I found myself liking Chemistry. Professor Paris is excellent at explaining things and always has helpful diagrams.

He really is a great professor, pretty funny too. He works well with students. But you are expected to keep up on your homework. His exams are tough, but if you study the material enough to teach it, you'll be good.

It's a weed out chemistry class so it A's aren't just given out. Dr. Paris loves what he does and really wants everyone to succeed. He's funny too. Attendance isn't mandatory but you use Top Hat for attendance and participation. Exams are very clear cut with no curve balls. The material can be tough though.

I had Dr. Paris for 1510 and now for 1520. He is by far my favorite professor as he is extremely helpful and funny. His lecture style is in my opinion, the best way to learn chemistry. He explains why equations work the way they do and has you try questions yourself and also walks through all of them. The tests are hard but an A is not impossible.

Really great teacher, great knowledge of the material. Energetic and funny- great for a 7:30am class. Do the homework, don't just guess until you get it right like I did. I passed, but I feel like I could have done better. Study for the tests (they're on the harder side) and do the old exams. They really help.

Great at lectures. He really connects with the class and was one of my favorite professors. I had to buy a textbook but never touched it, we had an online book provided to us for free with our homework. DOES NOT CURVE FINAL

Professor Paris is amazing! I took 1510 and 1520 with him. Both classes I took with other professors first and did horribly in, until I got him. He explains things clearly and uses good analogies to help you understand. Homework due everyday but Saturday (5-7 q's), but it helps you learn. Practice problems in class. He's very understanding.

Dr. Paris is all about fairness and makes you earn your grade. You really have to attend lectures. I mean you can't learn chemistry by skipping class and he gives attendance credit which boosted my grade 3%. Getting an A isn't impossible. I went to all lectures, did most hw (includes 4% bonus) got 3 C's and one A on the tests and ended up with a B+

Dr. Paris is good professor who knows his way around a lecture. Go to class, study the practice exams, and do not under estimate how much the homework helps your grade. If you do all the homework and get a good lab grade passing should not be an issue. I got a C on the first exam and still ended up with an A. He has got some pretty funny jokes too.

Dr. Paris is awesome! I loved his class. He is very funny and tries to make Chemistry as interesting as possible. DO NOT CHEAT ON HIS EXAMS OR YOUR ATTENDANCE! He is very serious about academic dishonesty, because he truly cares about the students that are taking the class serious as well. There's a lot of little assignments, but they help so much.

Dr. Paris was a great professor. He was clear and to the point and added in humor and gave us time to work out problems in class. He gives practice exams so as long as you understand all the info on the practice exam you should do well in his class.

Professor Paris by far was my favorite professor I have had at this university, even missing a class or two i was able to clearly understand the information the next class. Highly suggest taking his class although he is no BS professor so don't cheat and pay attention in class and he'll guide you to an easy A.

Dr. Paris is a really good teacher. I had him for 1510 and I took his class again for 1520. I think McMills and Paris are both good professors though, so if you take either you'll be fine. Class is very lecture heavy but so are most science classes. I think his strong suit is comparing things in chemistry to things that make sense. Lab sucks though

I had Dr. Paris for CHEM 1510 and 1520. Most people have mixed feelings about him, but he has been my favorite professor. His lecture slides are extremely helpful to learning the material. He helps by giving you access to practice exams and additional worksheets to prepare for his exams. Do all your homework and you'll receive 4% extra credit!!!

He uses examples that connect with our age bracket. He does a great job at explaining the material that he is covering. He might move quickly but not any faster than he believes the class can handle. I've taken 1500 and 1510 with him and they made me want to want up at 7:30 for his only 1520 class.

Dr. Paris is super funny and very good at teaching the material, just don't show up late to class.

Paris is an all around awesome prof and communicates in a manner that is very consistent with the student population. Do NOT show up late.

I loved Dr. Paris. He was my favorite professor this semester. He explains things well and the homework helps with your grade and tests.

Paris can sometimes be overwhelming and come off as mean, but its only if youre being stupid or disrespectful. He really is a wonderful chemistry teacher and I plan on taking his only Chem 1520 class at 7:30 am just so I can have him again. Be prepared for lots of HW, but its helpful and he will help you if you ever need it.

Dr. Paris is a kinda scary man but he explains things very clearly. As long as you are responsible you won't face his wrath. When you do your job he's not as scary. Lectures are easy to follow and grading criteria is clear. Would recommend.

Dr. Paris is a very different professor, but good different. I have taken him for all of my chem requirements. He definitely cares about his students but also gives tough love. As long as you pay attention in class, participate, and actually try you will pass. Email him if you need help, he emails almost right away.

Dr. Paris is the best professor I have ever had. I wish this guy could teach every class I ever have to take. He is hilarious and teaches extremely well. I struggled with chemistry in HS and now I am thinking about changing my major to it after one semester with him. Great professor.

A great professor overall! Lecture is very helpful and if you attend and do the homework, you can understand the concepts very well.

Fantastic professor - great explanations and his rants were hilarious

He is hilarious but also rude, in a good way.. if that's possible. He is so smart and so helpful. He really wants his students to succeed and provides so many helpful outlets to study from + he almost always will copy/paste a question from the study guides on the test! Takes attendance & does lots of tophat so go to class.. it's never boring!

Dude is awesome. Makes lecture engaging and fun and explains things super well. Honestly if youre struggling with chem take his class because he makes things so clear. Its a lot of work and he expects you to get stuff done but hes super helpful and treats you like a grown ass adult.

Dr. Paris is a professor that u respect & despise at the same time. He is very tough on his students (he makes it super intimidating to go to his office) but he really cares about his students & how they do in the class but only if u put in the effort. cried in his office a lot lol hes a great guy & provides u w/ everything to succeed in class.

This definitely isn't an easy class, but Paris is a great lecturer. Not a great out of class person to go to since he's hot headed but as a lecturer I 100% recommend as his lectures were clear and my notes made sense when I looked back at them.

The class is hard because it's chemistry. Dr. Paris is a great lecturer and teacher. He keeps it interesting and is very good at explaining. I don't really like his personality and his views, but I would take him as a professor again because he is so good at teaching.

crazy dude but really knows his stuff and wants you to know it too

Cool personality, really enjoyed his style of lecturing where he teaches you the concepts and doing tophat questions to review and explains why the answers are the way they are. Exams are hard but they provide practice ones, so take your time during them and make sure you truley understand the topics. Do your ALEKS its a good way to review!

Dr. Paris is my favorite professor at OU! Chem is hard but his visual teaching style makes it much more palatable. The people that don't like him are the ones who don't make an effort and he doesn't put up with that crap. He wants his students to do well and if you get to know him, you'll find that he's a big teddy bear and loves teaching so much.

I don't know why so many people hate Paris. He is funny, smart, and thorough in explanations. Do your ALEKS- it really is helpful. He demands respect for himself and those who are paying to be there. Do NOT go to class if you aren't going to pay attention/goof off. He will call you out. Exams were fairly easy. Overall, Paris is the way to go!

Although I was a bit apprehensive taking an inorganic course, I found the pacing of Dr. Paris's course manageable. In his class you get what you put in and it's not easy but not to difficult either. What made me successful was honestly the professor. He spent countless personal hrs to answer any & all confusion his students had. What a great start

I really enjoyed taking class with him. My only regret is that I will not be able to do my thesis work with him. Fantastic prof with a good sense of humor (sarcastic, which I appreciated) and a great intellect (from which I enjoyed siphoning knowledge). Highly recommend him. I bought the text and probably didn't need it. I used it as a reference.

Funny guy, dont be alarmed by swearing.

Contrary to the belief of some, Dr. Paris is willing to help you with any class-related difficulties if you put forth effort, and he responds to emails promptly. His lectures are detailed and informative, while he goes through every type of problem one might see on an exam. His sense of humor may not be for everyone, but I personally appreciated it

He is a good professor. My class had a cheating ring on GroupMe during the first exam and got caught so he wasn't nice to us as a whole. He does care and he wants people to succeed. The exams are hard but he is helpful to all students. He is also kind of an oversensitive dude so be nice in emails. He takes things a little too personally so be kind.

Awesome teacher, maybe a little bit abrasive at times, but the best lecturer I've had so far. Makes chemistry very clear. He REALLY knows his chemistry and is excellent at communicating concepts. Do all the homework, study and get prepared for the tests, be diligent, and you will do well in the class. Practice tests were great.

Lectures great. Real world examples and funny wording to help you remember things and apply it. He says what's on his mind. talks about science vs politics. He is very respectful however and loves connecting with students outside of the classroom whenever he can. Never be late to his class, he hates it. He will give you a lecture about it.

Dr. Paris truly does care about his students and their success. I took him for 1520 and it was hard, but this is a hard class. Don't think you will just get by you do have to put in the work to succeed. He is very political and brings up topics that do not need to be discussed in a chemistry class. But overall is a good professor.

Paris is a nice guy. His grading was clearly communicated, and he's pretty helpful. His TAs are iffy, some of them are super helpful and nice, while others are difficult to understand both literally and explanation wise. They usually follow the grading criteria, although sometimes his TAs will stray depending on who it is.

Professor Paris ran an orderly, and professional lab, however he is very strict on attendance, avoid being late at all costs. As long as you do your experiments as instructed you should have no problems with Professor Paris! I thought this class was very fun and never had any problems!

Dr. Paris is a wonderful professor! He runs a tight ship, but if you show dedication and interest in the subject, you will be just fine. He is extremely forgiving to students that he notices show up and put in the work. Do NOT feel afraid to go and ask for help- this is one class you do not want to fall behind in!

alright guy, took the chem lab session supervised by him. he can come across bluntly, which is off-putting and puts a bad taste in people's mouths. however, he responds to emails very quickly and is very organized. overall, he gets a worse rap than what's true.