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Professor Begay's class was truly the most convoluted and inefficient class I've ever taken. Nothing was every explained simply; video check-ins (covid) just to listen to each others' hw progress updates- never used for actual lectures. The week of our midterm she had a career advisor (??) give an hour long talk, instead of reviewing exam material.
Professor Begay is one of the Patient professors. She is very good answering e-mauls or text messages ever during weekend. She Gave us a second chance to raise up our grades for exams. She is ready to work with you during class or sometimes after class. I learned the material by myself but I learned other things from her. She's not perfect but good
Prof. Begay's class is the most unorganized class Ive ever taken. The material itself was not that hard but the way it been teaching makes it complicated! Prof. Begay gave tons of assignments at the very beginning of the class, which makes you feel overwhelmed, but later on, you will found out that most of them are for extra credits. Great news? N
this professor give you multiple chances to inprove your grades and is verry understanding. she is patient and goes out of her way to help you inprove. there was alot of one on one in breakoutrooms which allows you to bring up what you dont understand and check your completed work for errors.
she is really understanding and patient .
I recommend this professor. There is a lot of homework to get done, but she takes into consideration the effort you make to get everything done. She also offers partial credits for the exams. The moodle could be more organized but it doesnt get in the way of you doing your work. She gave us a phone number to reach her outside class.
Prof. Begay's course is a hard one to fail. (1.) You will know ALL the tasks you need to fulfill, like HWs, Quizzes, Labs etc (it is a chance to be ahead of the class). (2)There is a lot of extra credit to improve your grade (do the amount you need). (3.) She is tech-savvy and organized. (4) She is invested in her students, and I appreciate that!
She is very unorganized, I wouldn't recommend taking her class online.
I don't know how she chose to be a teacher. She's just working for the money but she doesn't care about her students. When you ask her a question she got mad at you and send you to read. his is all she has to say, Did you read this? go to read it again. This was supposed to be a synchronous class but that not what she did. DON'T TAKE HER CLASS plz
I have like this class so far for the capacity of processor on helping us understand each week on what needs to be done. Her feedback is extremely helpful and the instructions that she has submitted in Moodle helps so much to obtain a better grade. I like the way she teaches and the patients that she has for every single student. love science
I would not take her class, i contacted her about my assignments and she left me on read. its true that she gets mad when you ask her questions when you need help. TAKING CHM with her is a BIG NOOO!!!
This class worked very well for me because I could work somehow on my own pace, which was very helpful. The professor is very accessible, I could contact her at any time through txt messages or in class, she was very good guiding me in what was missing and she gives lots of opportunities for extra credit.
take this class guys, and you will not regret it. for sure. do it and come thank me later. But make sure you are open to do your homework and study. you will pass if you study. and there is a lot of extra credit in case you need more points and some extra credit that helps you for your professional life.
if you are looking for a class where the prof will do your work, this is not your class. But, if you are someone who's ready to study and pass with a high grade, this is the class. Stop being lazy and expect to have an A without doing your works
This class is hard to fail, you can work at your own pace also the professor give you a lot of extra credit in case you need it, if you need help just set up a time with her, she is always accessible. Work hard and it will pay off.
You only come to class if you have any questions otherwise you will learn mostly through her pre-recorded lecture video and copied down on papers some exercises You also do lab report for SIMULATION lab! The Moodle page is completely mess with mixture of assignments and extra credits She also puts HW and all exams on Pearsons too. Unorganized prof.
She gives a lot of opportunities to do extra credits and is very forgiving when it comes to missed/late assignments. Her way of handling the class is a bit unorganized at times and she doesn't really explain any questions that I asked her in regard to homework or exam problems.
This professor is really good and kind, but you have to be prepared to do a lot of work. Advice is in advance on the lab especially; such as be ahead of them. She makes sure that you understand everything. The communication is great you have plenty of time to meet one on one with her. Another piece of advice do the lab in groups don't do them alone
Professor Begay is very prossional, kind, very accessible, she gives a lot of extra credits. The pre-recorded lectures were very informative and clear. If you want to pass the class, you need to do the work.
This class had a lot of outside work. At the end I felt I had learned the material well. Professor Begay knew the material and was helpful when I was challenged. In the beginning it was difficult to plan out my semester because the assignments and layout of the itinerary was confusing. I think this will improve in later classes. Lots of HW.
Worst class experience since enrolled at BHCC All lectures video recorded cannot ask questions During 4 Hr class period doesn't answer questions Changes standards/ policies arbitrarily Holds grade information hostage must do review to get grade review Unprofessional, unorganized, noncaring I dont recommend her for this course Don't take in Summer
I really enjoyed the course. She explained the expectations at the beginning of Each lesson. She was up front and made the class interesting. I had never used labster before this course. I loved it. I was amazed and found my self looking forward to it. The course was fast paced And kept me on my toes. I enjoyed it and recommend it.
Dr. Begay's class is 4 the self-starter. If u are an independent learner, then she's ur prof. If you need reassurance (which is ok) & detailed check-ins, then reconsider. Labs, Hw, & Quizzes are 50% of your grade. Tests are the other 50%. If you do not test well- reconsider. She gives Xcredit, but u must score well 4 value-fair. Took mini session.
Dr. Begay's class is fair and heavily depends on your learning style. Tests are 50% of your grade so push hard. She gives extra credit, but u must score well for it to be significant. Personally, she didn't make me feel uncomfortable when I asked questions. I wouldn't take this class with more than one other course esp during mini session.
This had to be the most confusing class I've taken. The professor was all over the place and relied on her not great video lectures to teach her class. When asked a question she referred students the her lectures and power points.
The pace of this course was at your own pace within a general time period. No required lecture times, but rather do them on your own time which was great. The homework were standard and just required using the books and lectures to understand. If you do the work, the tests are smooth. Extra credit for tests was available and very helpful.
Good professor she always help us with the class I would take it again with her.
This class was great! I took this class as a prerequisite for grad school. Dr. Begay wants students to do well. She is willing to meet for questions and easy to get a hold of! All of the lectures are posted and are very clear. It is mostly do-at-your-own-pace. Just do the work and put in the time/effort; you will get an A.
Prof Begays class is very much a self-directed/self-paced. Powerpoint lectures; coursework not covered in class at all. To succeed in this class you will need to be very resourceful and tech savvy, classwork will require you to work across multiple platforms. Lots of homework, stay ahead or fall behind. Grading is very fair.
This was the most confusing and frustrating class Ive ever taken so far. The teachers leave you completely alone with not so great videos to teach yourself a complicated and confusing subject. When question is asked this professor will not answer you and instead direct you to re-read PowerPoint, or re-watch videos.
Very unprofessional, very unorganized and lazy
I would highly recommend professor Begay for the simple fact that she is well organized.From her syllabus I can say she puts a lot of time and effort into this course.Also the the material provided well suited for this course. I personally benefited from this course.she did great job facilitating a group discussion and lab work. Thank you
She very nice person
The class might seem hard, and a lot of work but if you stay on top of your assignments and follow the syllabus you should be able to get good grade. Also, the professor is straightforward with the lectures and gives you plenty of extra credit and partial credit for the exams to better your grade. So you just have to communicate with the professor.
Doing you homework and watching the lectures, it will help for exam.
Professor Begay is a great teacher! She has everything completely mapped out in her syllabus with everything. It was bit confusing at first but as time goes on it will become more clear. Quizzes, test, and homework are not that hard. The class is easy as long a you stay on top of everything and don't wait till the last minute to get everything done
This class is for self-directed students. Dr Begay doesn't give lecture, recorded videos available. She reminds students of assignments, orients on how to use platforms to submit homework. Lots of homework, but not required to do everything. You`ll work with a lab partner. She is available (WhatsApp), grades fairly. I HIGHLY RECOMEND THIS CLASS.
Professor Begay is awesome. After setting the guidelines she is more laissez-faire. However, we were always reminded of the deadlines. Our concerns were promptly addressed via watsapp or in class. Additionally, SHE OFFERS REGULAR FEEDBACK . When I broke my arm she was very supportive offering tips etc on relieving the pain. Very pleasant!
Professor Begay is an amazing teacher! Yes, this class is very textbook heavy and homeowork based, but as long as you stay on track with everything you'll do great. Initially the class will seem very overwhelming, but it is set up to be very managable with lots of opportunities to earn extra cxredit and partial credit. Do the work and you'll be ok!
She is patient and supportive, really knows how to motivate her/his students. I will encourage everyone who is self- motivated students to take a class with her. She is amazing
The professor is great! I love that one can get all the points that one misses on exams back with partial credit.
This class is a good introduction to organic chemistry.
Professor Begay is by far the best Professor I have experienced at BHCC. She is patient & understanding of your personal needs & situations and gives you the time to make up work. She works with you during class and is really good at returning responses outside of class time. She wants you to pass and she gives you every opportunity to do so.
Very clear explanations, friendly, intelligent professor. Lots of homework though
There is a recommended outline of where you should be in the semester but for the most part you go at a pace that is comfortable for. You have to be on top of your work. It is very easy to fall behind. Dr. Begay is very clear about what she expects of you. Many extra credit opportunities. Clear grading policy. She genuinely wants you to succeed.
I find this professor to be passive and a bit out of touch. Your success will solely depend on your ability to independently connect dots.
This is an online class conducted by Dr.Begay. 1. Lecture Recordings are offered which are very friendly to students with language problems. 2. Very detailed information for both credit and homework requirement are available in moodle. 3. individual live meetings for homework, Lab, and other questions will be offered in every class.
This professor is amazing! Be ready to do a lot of homework and you will learn quickly
This professor organizes her class very well so it is easy to reach everything.I mean there is a link for everything you want to do in this course.
I really enjoy her classes. She helped me lots to improve my grades.
I strongly recommend this class to anyone who wants to improve their knowledge about inorganic chemistry. Homework might be boring because there is a lot, and the class in itself might be time consuming. However, at the end of the class you will feel the difference. The Professor is very insightful and accessible. Moreover, the course is flexible.
At first the professor made me feel overwhelmed trying to learn how the grading corresponds with the mcgraw hill website used. Go to labs every week or else you will need to make up those labs which I don't recommend, just go to the labs to not have to think of it again. Keep up with the homework and quizzes as well and you'll earn a good grade.
Professor Begay was straight forward and to the point. We had a lot of homework on McGraw Hill. SO YOU MUST KEEP UP WITH IT IN ORDER TO FINISH THE SEMESTER ON TIME. She is not a hard grader, but just make sure you do the work and submit it on time. It may be overwhelming, but just stay on top of your work and get the proper help when you need it.
I strongly recommend this class. The professor is always willing to help you and each lab class is fun and interesting. I always recommend to complete all the homework and quizzes before hand so you have a better understanding about each topic.
She is very supportive and you can get lots of extra credit work too.
The summer course is very fast pace, but if you keep up with the labs and study for the exams you are sure to pass. The lectures are organized and easy to follow through. I definitely recommend this professor :)
Very easy professor, all you need to do is stay in on top of the chapters notes and everything will make sense
get ready to read and take notes
Chemistry, like any other topic, is difficult, but the professor makes it very easy to understand, she is highly organized, and it is very clear when there are deadlines for labs, homework, and exams. Lectures were easy to follow along as they were online based so you can always go back to any section. I would definitely take this professor again.
She is a great professor.
Going into this class, I was a little nervous about the content, but to my surprise, I had an amazing experience in this course. The professor is very organized, set clear expectations since the beginning of the course and prior to each assignment. You can easily get an A and good understanding of the material as long as you put in the effort.
The structure of the class was difficult & time consuming. I spent ~18hr/week getting all required work done. The syllabus was confusing & we didn't stay on track with the schedule. Communication with the professor was a challenge & many often didn't get responses for weeks. We didn't get grades until almost the end & I think many struggled a lot.
This class was challenging because you will have to be on top of your homework, labs, quizzes, and exams. You also will have to read each of the chapters to understand the course and, if you want to pass the exams. Organize your time if you take more courses along with CHM120. The labs are easy if you and your lab partners work together.
Summer course- Very knowledgable and very thorough with great feedback. Even though she didn't control the course structure, her great communication with each student helped everyone succeed, especially with the labs She made the class manageable and interesting She gave you all you needed to succeed and allowed corrections after feedback.
Dr. Begay is great because she is extremely accessible outside of class if you have any questions, and has very clear grading criteria. She gives lots of opportunities for extra credit if needed as well.
Prof Shanadeen is an awesome tutor, classes where knowledge filled, she takes her time to explain in details the Lab steps and guides you as you conduct the labs. Her wealth of knowledge and experience made CHM easy to understand. She is so awesome and always ready to guide you through areas of challenges. She is simply the Best.
I had Professor Begay for my Summer Chemistry 120 class. Overall, great class, with a maintainable course load. The class is very fast-paced so beware of staying on top of due dates. The lab assignments are straight forward and if you are confused Professor Begay will take her time to help and check in. Lab attendance is a large part of your final!
I took this course on summer, two days in the week, one day for lab and one day for online. All the homework and quizzes are online including the exams.
Supportive professor. Dr. Begay is incredibly very helpful. She always accessible and responsive to questions, creating a supportive learning experience. Her grading system is clear. Having partial credit is a great point which is extremely helpful for improving grades. I definitely recommend taking their class!
Awesome and understanding Proffesor. She explains everything clearly.
My name is Oumaima Sada, and I am a student in CHM 121-01. Professor Begay Shanadeen was excellent, demonstrating a clear and effective teaching style. She conveyed the material with precision and made learning enjoyable. I truly appreciated her approach and professionalism.
She is good professor and she do not gave too work she is very kind
At first I thought this class was challenging due to its fast pace, with lots of workload, like frequent homework, quizzes, labs, and exams. However, what I really liked was that the instructor offered extra credit opportunities and allowed students to redo exams, a lab, and homeworks for partial credit to improve our grade.
Nothing much is that she's a very good teacher who is willing to help you if you put in the time and work when asking for it.
Professor Begay has a great pace for the course and great materials. If you go through the lecture slides you will understand all of the content and pass the exams - there is also partial credit on exam. Getting used to the structure of the class is a little difficult at first, but if you ask any questions about the course she will always clarify.
Professor Begay has a great pace and content for this course. If you use the lecture slides you will pass all the exams and there is partial credit available for it. The structure was a little confusing at first but she will always clarify if you ask. Ample opportunity to succeed if you do the work!
She is very nice as she gives you extra time to finish up the work and also she guides you through all the assignments.
She is very sweet and gives a very good feed back and checks on you back and forth and suggests you what you need to do next for a good grade
Very friendly and works with students to help them succeed
Worst professor at BHCC. Classes are insanely stressful, she gives SO MUCH hw and quizzes. Does NOT explain lectures and when asked will tell you to “get a tutor.” Please avoid this class. I had to drop out for the sake of failing. 3 others in my class did same! All others said they are passing with C/D. Talks too much about unrelated topics.
The syllabus was confusing and took time to understand. But the lectures and homework were clear. If you prepare well, the exam is easy to pass. The professor is willing to help if you ask.
Professor is an outstanding educator who deeply cares about her students' success. Her recommendation letter was invaluable in helping me achieve my goals.With a 98% grade in the course, it's clear her teaching methods are effective and engaging. I highly recommend her classes to anyone looking for a supportive and enriching learning environment
One of the Best Professors I've had. She is very helpful and understanding.
You can reach out to her outside of class. Very understanding with assignments. The only issue I wish this class was hybrid.
This is definetely a tech savy class but it was the best class i have taken so far at BHCC it was straight forward and everything had an answer if you read the SYLLABUS, that is your bible for this course.
This course is very tech savy!!! The most complex but easiet class i've take at BHCC, the material is obvioulsy complex but any question were always answered by professor. The syllabus is your best friend for this course!!!!!!!
She is a very responsible, easy-going, supportive and organized person. She clearly stated all the requirements from the beginning, just follow them, seriously and diligently, it will be a straight A. At first everything seems like a lot but after completing the setup, everything will be very logical, easy to understand and convenient.
Professor Begay truly is flexible with trying to make sure all her students are understanding the material and leaving with a good grade. She's clear and helpful and extremely dedicated!
Professor Begay is a dedicated teacher who is able to adapt to her students needs! Very caring and helpful! Remote learning would be beneficial for this class as she is always available! Definitely recommend!
Great Professor. Cares about her students. Very knowledgeable and supportive. Well written lectures which paves a solid foundation from which learning any further concepts would be very achievable.
Professor Shanadeen Begay is thoughtful and fair in grading. The class is challenging but well-supported. All work is online, and she's flexible and open to questions or adjusting plans. Just be sure to stay on top of deadlines. Great for independent, organized students.
Prof, was so helpful throughout the semester. I love the her teaching techniques it doesn't stress us off and the follow up grade checks helps us move with her pace and everything was so so smooth and she really helped though out the process
CHM-120 with professor Begay was great. Her teaching style was nothing short of amazing. The course work was not too much. Communication with the professor was great and she was also available after class hours. She made it easy to learn and understand lectures and labs. If presented the opportunity to take a course with her again I would.
Very understanding with good communication.
This was my 1st class with prof Begay. We were expected to be quite autonomous, but she would meet with us individually multiple times throughout the semester to check, also gave extra credit, and partial credit opportunities to improve grade. We could always reach her outside of class time too. This was a great semester!
I really like the way she teaches and the way she cares about her students. It's simple and easy once you understand it and learn about it.
If you follow her syllabus and check in with her after every quiz you should be successful. This is a chemistry class so you should take advantage of tutors and watch lectures. Make sure you spend the recommended time on your studies. Study with other classmates.
Professor Begay creates a comfortable learning environment, and I really enjoy being in her class!
Professor is an exceptional educator with a teaching style that blends clarity and engagement. She has a talent for breaking down complex material into easily digestible concepts, often using real-world examples to illustrate theoretical ideas.
I think this course is quite flexible in terms of time arrangement. The online lecture and videos are also very suitable. In terms of assignments and experiments, it will require you to spend more time on learning. Sometimes it might be difficult to understand certain issues, but the professor will be patient in providing answers.
Professor Begay cares about her students. She will help you pass the class as long as you put the work in. The class is tough and time consuming but you will pass as long you do all the HW, Quizzes and Exam
Professor Begay was helpful when students needed it and taught at a good pace. The Syllabus is really, really long, but it's because she is very focused to detail
The professor is flexible and considerate. She looks for ways to ensure students get the most out of the class.
I had a very hard time in this class, I have never given a review before, but I had to this time because of the awful experience I had in this class. The teacher is super disorganized, I felt like the whole google drive was extremely confusing and so was the whatsapp usage. I ask the teacher questions during lab she didn't even know herself. Bad.
Attendance is not mandatory mostly only for labs, the class is a lot but not too bad you will get a good grade as long as you do the work. The class was a little unorganized but overall she was a nice caring teacher she even tries to give you more time on things and extra credit to get a better grade or do better on tests and homework.
She is very caring, helpful and excellent professor. She was always flexible with about any difficulty. Her teaching method's are awesome. She always stand with us. I am gone miss her.
the class is pretty straight forward you just have to read the full instructions for any lab and do it yourself with your group
It was a hard course but the professor made it easier and it felt good
She was fine. Had a lot of trouble with technology but that could be the colleges issue too. Didn't lecture which was fine because I had time to work on the homework during class. Labs are easy and engaging, homework and quizzes can be challenging but they're all online. I would take her class again.
She is straight to the point which might be intimidating at first but once you get used to it you will know that's who she is. She gives chance to improve your grade though extra credit which is amazing!!
Dr. Begay was great and always available to help when you need it. The homework, tests, and quizzes are online through Aleks which is very accessible. The labs are in person and she is always around to explain anything you need help with. I had a great time in her course!
she was a excellent professor she help us with all the questions that we have
Take my review with a grain of salt as I took the summer course which may not be reflective of a course during the regular semester. I found the class material to be interesting and rigorous, if you cannot keep up with an extremely fast paced course, don't take summer chemistry. However, Prof. Begay is very kind and accommodating.
Professor is very helpful with the students and gives extra credit if needed. Very understanding if students can't come in the class and very fair with giving the grades. Will go over with some questions that you got wrong and explain how you got it wrong. Totally recommended this class. She's very helpful and will work with you.
This was a great chemistry course.Thank you professor Begay!
Prof Begay is very nice, an easy grader and laid back but her teaching style is not really for me, personally.. but may work for some. Lab directions and lectures are all prerecorded for you to watch during class or on your own time none of that is really demonstrated in person, unfortunately.
Do not trust reviews. She gives extra credit for students to post a rate my professor review. The class is extremely disorganized and hard.
Professor Begay is amazing and cares a lot about making sure everyone can be successful in her classes. Organic Chemistry can be hard class but if you apply effort, communicate with her and do the extra credit you can do very well. She is very supportive of all her students and is easy to communicate with outside of class if you have concerns.
She is really a good professor
A good and helpful professor!
Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
66%
Textbook Required
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CHM120T1HB
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