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Bends over backward to help.

Very nice in explaining, very very clear. Makes the class very fun. He loves to sing in the class....BUT BE CAREFULL, VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY HARD TESTS.

Awesome proffesor. Great teacher, explains concepts in a very clear fashion. Better than other college chem profs

He is an awsome teacher that knows exactly what he is doing. He still helps me out even with my upper level classes. He makes your interest in chemistry sky rocket and the classes are really fun. But his test are very hard and lots of effort will be made for this class. But it is totally worth it!

Extremely hard tests from one of the best teachers EVER! Amazingly clear, interesting and funny - you will learn so much and remember it forever. Did I mention the tests are hard?

Very picky, I had to re-write every lab at least once. But if you ever have trouble understanding what to do, let him know and he'll clear it up.

The man's an incredible instructor regardless of his persistence with quality and a known habit of administering tough tests. Dont be afraid to ask him for help, no joke!

This teacher is the Bomb! He is hillarious and makes chem such an amazingly fun class, his tests are a little tricky but only to help us make sure we understand completely! I would recomend him to everyone! hint: is do not get behind in studying his notes and see him the min. you dont understand!

Tests are challenging, but not if you attend class and follow his examples. Incredible teacher, he can make any concept make sense.

Fabulous teacher with an enthusiasum that other professors rarely live up to. One of the best teachers I've ever had.

Wonderful! Borick really cares about his students and is so excited about chemistry.

Very Nice Guy!! Loves his Job! Smart. I took his class last year, and for a lower division class he made the material harder than it should have been. Later becuase of my visits to his office and visits by others he began to give study guides. I pulled off a B luckily. Overall a fun class and informative.

An outstanding teacher. Very passionate and good sense of humor. I wouldve taken all my chemistry classes from him if I could of. Just pay attention and do the homework.

great fricken teacher take his class, its not easy but he gives you great material to study and if you show up you wll do great

One word: DOOFUS ... just because he was a doofus didn't make him a bad teacher. Very passionate about his job and goes above and beyond to get you interested in it, but if you get off track, you're screwed. If you take his class you have to be on point 100% of the time ... that is way to strenuous for me.

This guy is great. For those on here who said he was hard, he is but you learn it and it will stick with you. Go to class and do the homework. He gives you all his old tests, he can't take the test for you and if he made it any easier you wouldn't learn. He has more office hours than the rest of the chem dept combined and he is actually there.

Borick tells you 2 things at the start of his class. CHM 130 will require more work than almost any class at SCC and he knows how to teach intro chemistry. He's right on both. Do the work (including reading the "optional" text (which is quite good)), never miss class and you can succeed. This class is definitely not easy; but you will learn.

Very out going, loves to teach. One thing, take good notes. If you ask him for help first thing he says "take out your notes". He is willing to help out and make evey effort that you pass his class.

FABULOUS teacher. He LOVES to teach and is extremely good at it. Hes always available for extra help so take advantage of his office hours. FUN CLASS!

He's very motivated to teach, great lecture. But hard exams. DO NOT TAKE HIM FOR LAB! Very difficult and high expectation if you want an A.

Great teacher, loves to do it. Very motivated. Plays the guitar and makes chemistry songs. Very helpful. But harder than most classes. Do not take lab if you're not passionate to learn about chemistry.

Very good at what he does. Knows his stuff inside and out. Stays long hours after class to answer questions and help with concepts. Asking for help can be intimidating at times. Course moves fast so it helps to have him there so often to help. Labs reports are a pain. He grades them pretty hard. Didn't have to buy a textbook, which was cool.

Very enthusiastic teacher and overall nice person. You will need to do all the homework and "live" in the chem department to get an A. If you are interested in learning chem152 topics (instead of just wanting the grade) then you have a good chance for success.

This guy is very good at delivering the info in an understandable way.

He is extremely interesting and makes chemistry hands on and fun. I was always excited to go to class to see what he was going to do that day.

This was my 2nd sem taking Borick and I can say his were 2 of hardest classes I've taken! And not because he is a bad prof its just a difficult subject that takes time and LOTS studying. If you want to just show up and get an A don't take his class. But if you are prepared to put in the time and want to learn chem I highly recommend his class!

I don't see what the last couple complaints are about. Took both his lab and lecture 152 class last semester and loved it. His lectures are interesting and informative. Sure his tests are hard but he gives tons of extra credit questions that are completely doable if you did your homework. Lab was always fun too and the reports weren't bad.

He is a geat teacher. He is always willing to help student who are having trouble. His class is not easy by any standards but if you work hard and seek help when you need it you can get an A.

Borick is the BEST LECTURER EVER!!!!!!!!

Dr. Borick is a phenominal teacher who firmly beleives that an "A" means excellent. If you don't put in the time to study, you will not get anything above a C. Will prepare you well. The ACS test (standardized test every chem student will take) is a breeze compared to his tests. Get 90% on ACS test, get an A in class no matter what.

Great instructor!!! Passionate about chemistry and guarantee's he can teach you so that you will not struggle in any future chemistry classes.

Be prepared to work your butt off but also understand that chemistry is not an easy subject. You will learn more from Borick than you will from any other teacher. You have to put the time and effort into it and don't expect an easy A. He is a straight up genius and an all around great person.

Super hard, super worth it. If you just need a C take someone else. If you need to take more chem in the future there is no professor out there who will prepare you more than him. Passionate about chem with insanely high expectations of students. He has no tolerance for laziness or students who don't put in 100$. Put in the work and he's great.

One of the best intstructors I've ever had. Everyone on here saying he's a bad professor didn't want to do the work. You get what you put in with Borick. He makes you work hard, but he is the best at what he does.

One of the best teachers I have had. BUT VERY DIFFICLUT CLASS. A HUGE TIME SUCK. He loves the material and makes it very interesting. If you put in A LOT of time, you will do well. He gives you all you need to succeed. Be prepared to work VERY HARD. But he is worth it!

Borick is a very intelligent and highly skilled teacher. He is great at explaining chemistry and gets genuinely excited when talking about it. His class is difficult only if you make it so, but if you pay attention, actively participate in your homework and studies then you will do well. I would highly recommend taking his class!

Steve Borick took a subject that I really did not care much about, chemistry, and made it super interesting. I looked forward to coming to class each day. He gives you all the tools to succeed in his class. Excellent teacher!!

Deffinitely not an easy class, but not because of the professor just a hard subject. Borick is an awesome teacher, and really wants you to pass his class. he is very helpful and by far the best teacher i have ever had. he really does try to make it interesting. dont bother buying the book he gives you printable notes:)

Excellent class. I learned a ton about chemistry and I now feel confident to move deeper into the subject. Do the homework and listen to his lectures before the tests. He gives you all the tools to do well in this clas - JUST USE THEM!!!

HARD CLASS!!!! Steve is a great teacher, very passionate, interesting and records his lectures so you can download them and re-listen to them when you get home which is very helpful! Home work is a must!He says the homework wont hurt you only help you grade wise, but it does hurt you grade wise! Text book not needed! he has all notes ready for you!

I took Dr. Borick a semester ago. Since then I have taken Gen Chem 2 and O Chem. Dr. Borick hands down is the most difficult professor I've ever had, and I cursed his name more times than I can count. BUT, my ACS exam scores were never as high as when I had him. Difficult- Extremely. But the most effective chemistry instructor I ever had.

Hardest professor I've ever had, yet he is by far my favorite. He made himself available for students to receive help. He kept the class interesting and fun, yet was able to maintain the overall composure of the class. This was the guy to get me stoked about Chemistry. Just put the time and EFFORT in and this class will pay off!

Easily the best professor I've ever had. CHM 151 & 152 are demanding classes, but Mr. Borick gives you everything you need to succeed - notes, mnemonics, time, templates for lab reports, opportunities to do better, etc. Go to class, take notes, read the book, do the homework, and utilize his office hours if you need it. He's there for you!

Mr. Borick's tests are difficult and the class is demanding, but he is helpful when asked, especially if he can tell you are putting in the effort. Expect to work hard to do well in this class. Mr. Borick's enthusiasm for the subject material is evident and catching!

Mr. Borick is easily the best professor I have ever had! I took Chem 230 over the summer and it was very difficult. However, it was all worth it in the end! It was a demanding class that requires 8+ hours of studying a day to do well! I ended up with an A in the class only because I worked my butt off! Awesome teacher overall!

Mr. Borick is a super solid instructor. How could anyone ever say he is a bad teacher? His class is hard, and it moves fast. If you expect him to babysit you, you will be very disappointed By the way,I didn't get an A. I got a B (my first one like ever) and I still think he is a great professor.

Great Professor!! He really knows his stuff and helps you learn it well. You don't need a textbook, which is sweet, but he makes textbook available at a low cost to students. He really helps everyone learn. I would recommend him.

I was very surprised to see all of the negative comments about this class. If you are a student who cares about learning the material he is a GREAT chemistry teacher, uses great examples, and even plays songs to help you learn concepts. Easy daily homework that helps alot of tests. If I had any complaint, he's a tough grader but worth taking class!

He is a GREAT chemistry teacher! Truly cares about each student, allows make up exams, wants you to understand information, but requests hard work and does not tolerate lazy students. If you put your best effort you will do great in his class.

Awesome teacher!! BY FAR the hardest teacher i have ever had but he really wants to let his students excel. I worked my tail off to get an A. If you are willing to work a lot and learn a lot, take him.

When you sign up to take O-Chem during the summer, you're basically signing your life away for 5 weeks. It's a lot of work, but Dr. Borick clearly outlines his expectations of you from the start. Don't be afraid to ask questions - he is always willing to clarify if need be. Overall, your grade will reflect the effort and work you put into it.

Professor Borick is AWESOME. I started with an F in the class, and really thought I was going to drop it. I really liked his intense teaching style, as he really encourages class participation by asking questions ALL the time. Ultimately, Professor Borick puts the burden of learning onto YOU, and if you can't handle it, that's your problem.

Mr. Borick is awesome, best teacher I've ever had. Yes he's difficult, but more than willing to help! He made almost 100 videos of mini lectures so everyone can learn at their own pace. Cool guy.

Mr. Borick was probably my favorite professor I have ever had! The first day of class, I was not too excited because I had heard he is wasn't a good teacher and he was really tough at grading. As I went through that semester however, I just saw pure passion coming from him with everything he taught. Chemistry is not easy, but he teaches it well

If you actually want to learn chemistry and aren't just looking to pass with minimum engagement, take Borick. He teaches a flipped style classroom, meaning, you watch a series of prerecorded lectures on youtube complete with notes and practice questions he designs to engage students in active learning. It's not for everyone, but anyone can do it.

If you're serious about learning chemistry then take this course. If not, you're in for a long semester.

Borick really motivated me to keep going and convinced me to not withdrawal at my peak of stressing. I ended up passing with a 75% and it was the most rewarding thing, because he's so tough. Expect to devote A LOT of time if you want to fully grasp all the material by the time of each huge exam. The YouTube videos are very long but helpful.

Mr. Borick is a fantastic professor and you would be lucky to get him as your teacher. He takes the time to help you and never stops encouraging you. He sings songs to help you remember concepts and provides tons of help! I can't express how great of a professor he really is. If you don't get him as your professor I feel bad for you!!

Professor Borick is hands-down one of the best teachers that I have ever had. His class is tough (if you want easy, stay away from chemistry in general): but he provides you with all the materials you need to succeed. His exam questions are very similar to the examples he goes over in class (so pay attention), and he is more than happy to help you.

I'm an A student and was able to get an A in his class. He is by far the most helpful teacher, he sets you up for the most success possible. He has notes online youtube videos of the lectures before the lecture, he gives a 2-question quiz based off youtube videos and its only for attendance. He explains everything and the videos are so helpful

Great teacher. I didn't like the videos at first, but it works. Look at the darn videos so that you are prepared. So what he doesn't lecture in class, thats more time to ask questions about something you didn't understand. The "quizzes" at the beginning of each class are the VERY similar to the test questions.

ACS test! The test you must pass to advance. He will teach you what you need to know to pass that test. You must take the time to absorb it and learn it, which includes going to the tutor center. The grades in this class are earned not given, and there is lots of EC. Watch his videos, do the HW and understand the concepts and you will get A!

Mr. Borick is a great teacher who is very passionate about chemistry. He always gives clear instructions for the labs and is willing answer any questions you may have. He is thorough with grading the lab reports , so make sure you answer each question fully. Great class, great instructor, highly recommend!

Had for Lecture and Lab. Expects a lot from students, is very picky on reports. Gives plenty of material to cover the subject, videos, exercises, old tests. Gives plenty of bonus exams. If you let him know you need help, he will work with you as much as you need. Additionally, created a separate lab for our group to accommodate for work schedules.

Chm130 is not an easy class. You must pay attention, focus and do the work. Its not HS. He gives a good amount of extra credit. The videos are great! It can be 1 hour for each, 2 nights a week, but then you go into lecture and should already be 80% competent on the topic, IF you watched and did the problems.

class is arduous, but takes student effort into great consideration. i can honestly say i learned a lot in Professor Boricks class.

Dr. Borick is an amazing teacher! Very passionate and knowledgeable about the subject, he will make you like Chemistry even more! However, prepare to study and work hard for your grade, his class is not peanuts, but if you show a really good amount of effort he will reward you. Recommended for Chemistry majors!

I took this course as a summer class and it was the most challenging thing I have ever done but honestly it was worth it. To me, organic chemistry was a difficult subject and it can get frustrating at times. Hard work and dedication was the key to succeeding. Tips:Get study buddies, visit the tutoring center, attend lectures, and ask questions.

I was warned by several people, including students and teachers, that Borick led a rigorous class, and to beware. At the beginning of the semester I hated him but now he is one of my all time favorite professors! He doesn't warm up to everyone, but if you care about your education and show determination, he will do anything to help you succeed.

Mr. Borick is absolutely amazing. I read through some other reviews and DO NOT agree with any of the negative comments. He has helped me and many others get to medical professional schools. He is brilliant and is an incredible teacher. He sings in class and is VERY clear with what you need to study. You would be lucky to have him as your professor.

Q. Who is Dr. Borick? A. He is the guy that will teach you Chemistry if you want to learn it, but also teach you to be a better student in preparation to shine in university. - This is coming from a Graduating Engineering Student at IRA Fulton. The work you produce in his class, especially labs, will set you up to be Top of your class, if you want