Sonya is by far the best Chemistry teacher I have ever had! She is super helpful and goes out of her way to get to know you. Her knowledge is incredible and you can definitely notice how passionate she is about science. She makes Chem fun and applies it to real world issues, which makes it so much more fun. Never understood chem better! Love her!!

This class was amazing. There are weekly low risk group quizzes and online concept checks. I invested a lot of time in this class and learned a lot! With all the preparation (quizzes, in-class assignments, concept checks) I hardly have to cram for the exams, which are quite fair. Ms. Doucette is a great instructor; take the class!

I usually despise chemistry but sonya has such a passion for it that i actually started to enjoy it! she truly cares about her students doing well. She is very clear with her expectations for exams and very clear in her explanations of the material as well. best teacher i've had at bellevue, by far! absolutley reccomend her, you wont regret it!

Sonya is the BEST Chem teacher!Nice/approachable.2 online concept chks due/wk ensures you keep up with readings.Quizzes/exams long/hard. Provides weekly learning objectives (helps you focus on what to study).Thorough/concise slides.Lots of extra credit.Easy labs (no notebook).Keep up w/reading, review slides, do practice problems & you'll get an A.

Sonya great and awesome professor, a lot of extra credits and easy tests. She helps a lot and provide great videos.

Best teacher at Bellevue College! I used to hate chemistry, but I learned so much about how chemistry relates to the world. I'm going to major in it now! She's super supportive, everything you do in the class is worthwhile, and as long as you do the work it is an easy grade. Exams are challenging, but fair. Love her!!

Great class. Learned a ton, AND the path to a good grade was clear. Just do the work. Learning objectives with every week are a good study guide. she makes you do online quizzes on textbook readings before class - at first I hated these, but they really make you read the book, retain concepts better, and prepare for class. She made learning easy!!

Outstanding professor. She provides detailed powerpoint lectures that are easy to follow. Her grading criteria is very fair, and clear. There are many factors toward one's grade: Labs, online and Mastering Chem hw, weekly in class assignments, weekly quizzes with random partner, and exams. Her exams are fair. An excellent choice for Chem.

Good class. Above average Not very hard

This is a well-organized class. Prof. Doucette is clear with grading criteria, due dates, etc. She's approachable and won't hesitate to help students, provided they ask for it. Even though class attendance isn't mandatory, you'll get docked for missed class activities so you need to come anyway ps theres a lot of reading but its manageable

Very clear assignments, clear expectations, and helpful when trouble arises. Allows discretionary "late passes," because we're adults and things happen. Found the activities interesting but not always challenging enough. Would take again in a heartbeat.

Sonya gives outstanding powerpoint lectures in a way that anyone in the class can learn the material. Her exams are fair. She has high standards for her students, particularly with labs, pre, post, notebook, etc. It is not too difficult to keep up with the course. If you do, you will learn a lot and develop excellent study habits.

Dr. Doucette takes a different approach to teaching which she explains in the beginning of the quarter. Rather than lecturing through all material, you are responsible for most of the learning individually through textbook reading and guiding homework questions. Lectures are to clarify anything from the reading. Tough but doable. You'll learn a lot

This is an incredibly tough class. Sonya lays out what you need to learn very methodically which makes it easier. I am usually an A student and I came out with a B+ in this class after a lot of work. She is a very tough grader but she is very fair (holds everyone to the same standard). Don't take this class with other hard classes.

If you invest LOTS OF TIME for this course, she will be the best choice. Expect you to know every little thing from the lectures and the book. You need to read the book and do modules before going to class to be able to catch up her lessons. Strict on labs and will deduce points on small mistakes if you choose to grade in details. Lots of EC.

Sonya was a great instructor and was extremely organized. She grades tough though so make sure to triple check your work before turning it in. Before lecture, she would have these modules due which required you to read the book and answer questions before lecture. Then, she would go over the questions as she lectured. This was very helpful.

This is the most organized and intricate online class I've ever taken, that being said it was also extremely tedious. I definitely have retained a lot of info and am very inspired to take action, but there was just a LOT. As long as you do the work and readings you'll be fine, just be prepared to spend more time on this than a traditional class.

Her homework styles can be a little confusing but overall its super doable and enjoyable class. She is super friendly and super easy to talk to. She picks out homework problems and puts them in the exams.

Professor Doucette is a very prepared teacher, there are regular assignments that are all uploaded the very first day of the quarter and she is available to meet in person and responds to messages quickly. There is a lot of work in this course, typically five assignments a week including two quizzes and a research paper due at the end of the course

Sonya is very passionate about oceanography which is awesome except I felt like this class was really heavy for a 100 level class and for being online. The homework we received could be confusing and sometimes not explained well. Overall it takes a lot of effort but you will learn a lot if you take this class.

Sonya's lectures were very clear and her explanations were good. Every week we had to read a few sections from the textbook and answer module questions. At first it felt like a lot of work, but it was actually really helpful. I felt like I learned a lot in this class. She's a kind person and was always willing to help. I recommend taking her!

Excellent prof! Definitely recommend. Very organized. Lectures are really helpful and she is good with answering questions. Really kind and genuinely wants you to succeed. She is helpful during office hours and over email. Though this class is not particularly difficult, here are a lot of things to keep track of. Weekly modules, labs, quizzes,etc.

She's very sweet and cares for her students but she's a tough grader. This class was very time consuming, and tests were challenging as well. Prepare for lots of work. Do not take it if your schedule is busy.

This class was really hard, but Sonya was a decent teacher. There were reading quizzes before lecture days so you had to read the textbook. Her lectures were good and explained the textbook well. However, her tests were really hard and she never gave answers to the practice tests which was weird. She gave out a lot of extra credit.

really fun class. an easy cooking class. good lab class if you would like to learn science behind cooking.

Sonya is your best choice to take in chemistry if you don't test well. These reviews are pretty outdated because now she gives 5 quizzes, they are only 7 questions long and she drops one of them. And she gives enough EC so that you have enough to cover a second test. She is a very fair grader would defiantly take again.

Professor Doucette is one of the best professors that I've had. She tries to fully answer all the questions asked & gives examples as well. She is available for an hour after lectures to answer lingering questions. For tests, she gives you three days to complete and worth 20 points. The quiz is fair as long as you do the practice and study.

I took Chemistry 110 during Winter Quarter. There are readings involved for each week's assignments, and assignments based around cooking are mandatory. Dr. Sonya Doucette is such a kind person and is always willing to help students whenever possible. Understanding the material is the key to succeeding and passing this course!

She is an easy grader, and she helped me pick out my topic for the final research paper. There is a lot of work that is due in a short amount of time, but if you don't procrastinate, you will be fine. Quizzes have no time limit and two attempts. Discussions are long, but are graded easy. I would definitely take another one of her classes!

I loved taking chemistry with Sonya in the fall, she is so caring, and shes is the only chemistry teacher that didnt make me feel stupid for not understanding, she always answered all my questions, she is very nice, and the amount of work in that class is not a lot, and do the extra credit.

Prof. Doucette is an amazing professor. She has a a unique personality. Shes very supportive and caring. Shes a fair grader. Shes also very easy to communicate with outside of class. She is helpful in helping you understand anything you have trouble with in the course material. I wish I was able to take another chemistry course with her.

I took Sonya's class in Fall 2020. As it was my first online class and of RS, I didn't know what to expect, but Sonya made all of the material easier to understand with her videos and mini quizzes. There was lots of extra credit opportunity, but the best part of the class was the research project. Sonya is such an awesome research mentor as well!

Genuinely cares about student success and willingness to learn. She is a wonderful human who takes time to understand her students' concerns. Def would recommend taking her class.

Took env. oceanography with her last spring. It was life-changing. She really pushed us to critically examine systems in our world that we normally take for granted. The material she provided was so inspiring. The final paper really pushed me to look at an environmental issue from the view of industry. A real challenge, but I learned so much!

Dr. Doucette is dedicated to your learning and will do whatever it takes to support you. She gives really detailed feedback, grades quickly, and cares a lot about her students. There is a really cool quarter-long research project, no finals, 5 quizzes, and a lot of group work. If you can put in the work and want to learn, this is the class for you.

One of the most interesting classes I have taken and I want to pursue science because of it. Be prepared to read and write quite a bit but most of all, learn! This course is not the traditional "cars are bad for the environment" and gives you a new perspective on climate change. Dr. Doucette is a detailed grader so always read rubrics carefully.

Sonya believes in practice over testing, so there are no comprehensive exams. You must expect lots of hw, especially group work. You definitely need to try hard to succeed, but Sonya goes out of her way to help her students. She has lots of office hours, and gives great explanations. Her passion for climate justice was also really inspiring.

Wonderful professor! Her online class is super organized. She has great lectures and clear expectations. Makes her material interesting to learn. She is very caring, always willing to listen to students. I would definitely take her for every Chem class.

Offers opportunities to catch up on homework if you missed a reading, and incorporate real world contemporary world problems into lecture material

I really think she sparked a new love for chemistry in me after my horrendous experience in AP Chem, she incorporates the real world into your material, and has a genuine passion to make sure each of her students leave her lectures learning something new. Be careful with quizzes and large assignments though as she is very specific with her rubric.

Dr. Doucette is a wonderful, caring professor, but she makes you work. Quizzes are straightforward. Labs are pretty messy. Exams aren't easy, but you'll do fine if you read, attend lecture, and do the Mastering Chemistry problems. Extra credit helps a lot. She plasters her office hours all over and responds to Canvas messages.

Dr. Doucette is very kind and will help you as much as you need it. I learned so much in this course and feel like I actually get chemistry now! I might major in chemistry. jk. I did learn a ton though. As long as you attend lecture and do the practice problems she suggests, you will do fine.

Professor Douchette was incredible! She goes above an beyond to set you up for success if you speak up for your needs. Although your grade will depend on your group, she makes sure that things work out for you. Quizzes can be challenging but if you go to office hours theres no way you will fail.

Great professor! I really enjoyed her quarterly project. She also taught really well, for an online course. I really think she would be even better in person. Make sure to practice for quizzes, they are very thorough and you won't do good if you don't practice. She works through problems which really really helps in Chemistry. Take Her!

super nice professor, always available for office hours. it's only been 2 weeks and i've only taken one quiz yet, but so far, she's one of the best professors i've had. there is a lot of homework though, but i think it is expected for a chemistry class.

Empowering, engaging, and supportive - highly recommend! Her passion for addressing climate change and social justice is inspiring. She is very caring, a clear communicator, organized, and brings tons of relevance with applications beyond the lab and classroom. You will have plenty of tools to succeed and learn a lot. Take her class!

Dr. Doucette was an amazing professor. This was the first in-person science course I had taken at BC and it was honestly pretty hard but she was always accessible outside of class and gave many extra credit opportunities. This is not an easy A class but if you apply yourself she will be able to help you out and you will do well.

Very caring and accessible professor. There's lots of reading and homework, but that's expected of a chemistry course. The class is well paced. There's a research project.

Sonya has an infinite amount of resources for you to learn. She's always willing to help, and all her homework and assignments are there to make you understand. If you want to take the class to really learn chemistry she is there to help. Although the class may seem like there are a lot of assignments, they are all tools that helped me so much.

Dr. Doucette was an amazing professor. The class wasn't easy, but as long as you asked questions and did the necessary amount of work, you would be fine. There was a big research project that took up the entire quarter, but if you do a little work each week, it isn't a big deal.

Amazing professor, connected to real-world issues, offered a lot of extra credit, 5 quizzes and 1 final exam. I didn't study much and my grades reflected that, but the extra credit helped a lot. She will make time to help you, her office hours helped a lot. Has a quarter-long research project, can be hard if you don't like being in group projects.

Dr. Doucette is a very nice professor. Lots of extra credit opportunities and you get 5 late passes. Main part of the class is a quarter-long group research project with a partner. Lots of homework but that is to be expected with a chemistry class. You also get to make a full cheat sheet front and back for the final. Definitely recommend her!

Best science class I've taken! I went into this class scared of chemistry, but I actually understand it now. Lots of support and other class stuff to help you learn. She is always available for help outside of class and will spend her whole office hour with you if you need help.

Dr.Doucette was an amazing professor, she made the course fun and gave importance to the topics we would learn by connecting them to real-world issues. Lots of work but she is very helpful, she offers lots of extra credit and lets you drop a quiz score. I definitely recommend Dr.Doucette to everyone that has to take chem161.

Dr. Doucette is probably the best science teacher I've ever had. The way she sets up the class is ideal for asking questions and understanding content. She gives a lot of extra credit opportunities and is very clear about assignment expectations and homework options. I would gladly take any class she taught.

The class itself is hard so dont leave things to the last minute. The class is very heavy in material so you study alot. Try to get ahead. Fill out the study guides and practice as much as you can. She drops the worst lab and quiz (5 quizzes) and gives so much extra credit! She tries to connect things to the real world to help you understand

Dr. Doucette were always being nice and helpful to us and provided valuable suggestions for our research projects. The lab segments were elucidated with clarity; her demonstrated each step before the beginning of the lab, making complex experiments appear straightforward. I believe anyone would get a good grade with her if they actually tried.

I found Sonya Doucette to be one of the most knowledgeable Chemistry professors I have ever had. This class would have been fantastic in person, but unfortunately, the was course online. Is a hard grader but does care about her students. I feel like there is a disconnect between her perception of our understanding and our actual understanding.

Sonya works hard to make sure you're actively learning. Do the suggested practice problems she gives you and do not fall behind as there is a quiz every week. Labs are toughly graded so be sure to be diligent with your wording and sig-fig calculations. Lots of extra credit opportunities to save your grade, and she drops lowest quiz and lab.

Sonya is a great professor but she gives a ton of work. She pushes you to learn through having quizzes every week before lab. Falling behind is not allowed in this class as the quizzes will punish you. Though she drops lowest quiz and lab. Missing more than one lab isnt allowed. Do the suggested practice problems she gives and you'll be fine