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typed overheads and problems. Good lecturer.

He is easy and nice, but he doesnt put his notes online which is no breif enough

This professor does everything he can to make his notes clear and his tests easy

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Very nice teacher. Lots of notes but is very fair when it comes to exams.

The guy speaks english, what else can i want from a UC professor? Very down to earth, easy to understand and reasonable.

i dont like his style of teaching. he needs to engage the class more in the subject matter because his class is really boring. however he is very fair on testing material because they come straight from the book or lecture example.

this profressor is great! he's a lot of fun and he tries his best to make the class interesting ! he also looks like john cusack..in some way.

Hard to follow, but that's mainly because you have to concentrate on writting fast in order to keep up with him. However, if you read over the notes afterward you'll find that his lectures are very clear. Tests come directly from the book and his examples

A former aggie who understands chem can really suck. Tests are reasonably fair and he makes them as simple as possible. GOOD proff.

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THE EASIEST CHEM TEACHER EVER!!! just study notes and practice exams... you'll do fine on tests

Wow what a great chem prof. well compared to Mack he is like a god. His test aren't too difficult but still need to study. He actually teaches and wants students to do well.

This guy inspired me and made me wanna study more Chem! He is a cool teacher and his tests are sooo easy...i can literally not go to any of his classes and still get an A on his tests.

I've had him for two quarters now and I absolutely love him! He's a great teacher!

not easy and difficult final compared to the practice final

he is honestly the best general chem porfessor at ucd. his lectures are clear and his finals/midterms are really similar to his practice finals/midterms. you don't even have to read the book as long as you have a copy of the lecture notes!

His tests are pretty straightforward. Very similar to his practice tests. He has very good notes. Very helpful in understanding the material. You just need to pay attention in class and study!

Super easy. Super cool. And you learn a lot!

Farmer is a pretty good teacher. His tests are fairly straight forward, a lot like his practice tests. Curves are pretty fair. Material isnt too hard, just go to class. If you come to class, he sometimes gives questions from the midterm or final on friday

His class is so easy. His lecture is so clear and his lecture quizes are so helpful. I actually learn a lot of stuff from him.

He is by far the most incredible teacher I have ever encountered in the Chemistry department. He is very clear with his materials and midterms are very similar to the practice tests. As long as you study the materials from class, u should have no problem!

great teacher highly recommended, he has great notes, fair tests, he's by far the best chem teacher at ucd i've had yet.

Great guy. Great class.

Tests reflected what was covered in class. He sometimes gave out questions that would word for word be on the midterms. Lectures a little boring but chem 2 series is boring in general. Take this professor, better than the other options for sure

i had farmer for 2a and 2b a year ago. i dont even like chem but this guy is the man. Not easy tests, but very fair and rewards those who come to class by giving out a question. Best teacher ive had at UCD and im a 3rd year.

i loved his class so much that i wish he teaches ochem as well. he's not boring and he gives bonus questions that are going to be on his midterms... great guy!

Dude, his tests are straight off his notes! seriously just memorize the mechanisms in the notes and youre golden. I went from getting a 57% on my tests in nasiri (118A) to getting 92% on his tests..Easiest O-chem class ever..

He is so awesome! My friends and I HATED ochem...until Farmer came along to boil everything down for us. I wish more profs would explain ochem in such a practical, straightforward manner as he does. Good lectures, presentations (overheads, nmr handouts) are so convenient for students to learn in an organized way.

He is an extremely good teacher. He moves at a pace that allows you to actually learn the material so that you can remember it past the final exam. He is straight forward and tests only on information he actually covered in class. You can't go wrong with this guy.

nice guy, cut down on the material and taught quite well.

Best chem prof ever! Have to go to class since he doesn't post notes online but it's worth it. His lectures were so easy to follow and understand, and he condenses the material so it doesn't seem overwhelming. Tests are only on lecture material. I really learned a lot from him.

Best prof. I've had in the Chem 2 series. Too bad it was only for 3 weeks. Excellent lectures(especially considering that he is an O. Chemist teaching Kinetics and Nuclear Chem.), relates well to students, his material on the final was straight-forward and very similar to the practice problems and problems done in class. I hope I get him for OChem!

Dr Farmer is AWSOME!! Try to get him if you can. You have to go to lecture because he doesn't post his notes online, but he uses an overhead and actually gives you time to copy stuff down. He does helpfull examples, and explains confusing stuff really well.

Class was so amazingly EASY!!! He is straightforward and as long as you put in the effort, you'll get a good grade. Tells you exactly what you need to know and even brings in everyday examples of the stuff we're studying. If you get a chance, ask him about the "frozen addicts"...that story scared us all!!!

Bomb. He knows his stuff. He doesn't test you on anything he doesn't go over in class. He has helpfull information and sometimes purposeley goes off on tangents. He's funny and actually makes you want to go to chem (weird huh). Yeah hes cool.

He's very clear, humorous, and can relate to us students. I never yawn in his lectures which is a good thing. His lectures are helpful and his examples are relevent. I highly recommend him!

This guys helped me out so much. He brought my letter grade one whole letter just because of his lectures. Energetic for the course and he really teaches as if he wants us to learn. Overall, one of the best chem teachers I have experienced here in Davis.

Very very straightforward tests taken straight from class notes. Cool guy, very energetic and not boring. The only downside is the curve isn't too great at the end of the course because everyone does pretty well due to the easiness of tests, usually my D's in chem go to B+.. but here.. my B- went to a B+.. very.. dissapointed.. great class though

the best teacher of the 2c group. he's the clearest and most straightforward. as long as you show up to class-you should do ok.

awesome professor.. he was very clear and tested exactly off his notes... i highly recommed farmer

@#$%^&* awesome teacher!! one of the best, if not the best, professors in UCD. he can ACTUALLY teach and his exams ACTUALLY test what you've learned from the class. lectures are better than the book, and he tells stories to make the class more interesting. i wish some UCD profs were more like him.

Yes. Study the notes religiously. Don't recommend the book at all it is a waste of time (for him at least). Just memorize those mechanisms!

clear and nice!

Your notes is your Bible to get an A in his class. You don't have to read the book or anything, just go to the lecture and memorize the notes. He is the best chemistry professor ever. His tests were easy and he was nice. We often got out early. Do go to classes on Fridays!! He does curve, but often it's not necessary because the mean was too high.

Great guy, very good teacher. Study your notes *religiously*, and you'll be just fine. And I really must suggest going to class, that's your only chance to get notes.

If you see his name while registering, take his class. He is the most generous, helpful prof...really remembers what it is like to be in college. Refreshing. His test reflect the practice exams and the notes (challenging) and he has a very generous curve. I got C's in Chem 2a & 2b ...and an A in his class. Says something about the chem dept.

Easy if you want a B or C, but you have to be 88% or higher for an A. Farmer you're killing me, post the grades up already!!!!

I love this guy!

He is the best chem prof!! He make things so much easier and understandable.

Well done Dr.Farmer!He is engaging, funny, intelligent, and overall an amazing professor.He does everything in his power to aid in the success of each of his students.He cares about you and wants you to do well.His lectures are always entertaining and informative.If you have the opportunity, take Dr.Farmer-you'll be happy you did.

Excellent professor. Thanks very much Dr. Farmer. Your really remember what it is like to be a college student. His lectures are very interesting and he gives bosnus questions are 100% guaranteed to be on the test. If you have the opportunity to take him, you will never regret it. His great.

That's sad that everyone gave a "NOT" to his hotness. He's the best teacher ever. He actually made me a lot love o-chem more. He let us out early all the time too. And his way of keeping us to come to class on friday evening is to give bonus q's. Whata smart prof!

He is the best chem prof that I have so far!!! He made everything very clear and easy to understand. The tests are not that hard as long as you go to the lectures everyday and study the notes.

Took him during session 1. He's very straight forward and tries to make the class apply to daily life. His tests are straight from his notes. He believes that it's unfair for profs to make students read a book and know everything in it. So make sure you go to lecture. He also gives trivia in class that end up on the exams. It's a reward for going to class. Easy class, but everyone does well so you gotta do even better.

He was a dick, and made it clear that he wasn't going to let anyone pass without busting their asses. First thing he said first day of class was "Look to your right and left. One of you is going to fail this class." However, that said, he was a VERY good lecturer, grader, and helpful. Just don't try to half-ass his class.

He doesn't let you get bored.

Very good professor, he also relates things to everyday life in interesting ways.

Best chem professor I have ever had. Makes a boring subject seem interesting. Everything is very clear and tests are relatively easy.

Very very clear and understandable. Class is not boring and very easy to follow.

Best chem prof i've ever had!! Take him if u can! He's very helpful, clear and always willing to answer questions! Goes step by step, tests are fair and overall, just an amazing professor. I luv Farmer!

Greatt prof!! He's very clear, explains the material very well and makes the class fuN! His tests are fair and overall, just a great class and a professor. Take hiM!

A++ cares about students, knows what its like to be an undergraduate student. talk to him in office hours, very down to earth and friendly, enthusiastic too

Very helpful, Fair and reasonable on tests. Makes chemistry seem simple and interesting. Take him over any professor in UC DAVIS.

Great Great Great Chemistry professor! Because of him, Chem. was my favorite class this quarter. He doesn't have a monotone voice, so I didn't fall asleep. Clear voice. Notes are projected overhead (very organized). Homework is optional. His Midterm samples are very similar to the real ones.

GREAT professor! He makes all the complicated topics very easy to understand and really cares about the students. It is not an easy class, though, you still have to work hard. During office hours he will show card tricks and be happy to answer any questions you have. Thanks Dr. Farmer!

This is one of my favorite professors. He came to our lab once and did some pretty cool card tricks. I always look forward to going to his class.

Great teacher! His lectures are clear and he tries to keep his lectures interesting. As long as you go to his lectures and take notes, you'll never need to look at the textbook again. His midterms are all based on his lecture, so go to class! Midterms are relatively easy, almost exactly like the practice midterms he posts online.

Very clear and helpful. His lectures are very important. Whatever is on the lectures can be on the test, anything else not covered in lecture will not be on the test. Teaches you what you need to know to do well in the class. Very helpful when reviewing for midterms and finals. Only teacher I know who gives practice midterms/finals to prepare.

i actually think this guy oversimplifies things. he teaches well, but the stuff he teaches is way too easy sometimes. sure its an easy A, but you might come out feeling somewhat unsatisfied because the content of the course is somewhat lacking.

very entertaining professor. his lectures are always very clear and to the point of what you need to know. practice midterms are consistent with the format of actual exams. very welcoming during office hours and takes the time to make sure you do well. also has great advice for davis life being a davis grad himself

He tests only on what he lectures. He doesn't even recommend reading the book. This doesn't mean you don't learn anything though. Take his classes if you can.

AWESOME teacher!!! unlike other chem professors, farmer really cares that his students know the subject. i had no troubles with the final that was given by all three chem teachers. TAKE HIS CLASS!!!

Professor Farmer is probably the best Che 2A professor. He really cares and he tries to make his exams as easy as possible for his students. His exams are mostly from the lectures. Take him if you can!!!!

Cares about his students, gives great advice. Shows a lot of understanding.

He is the man!

farmer rocks my pink heart print socks. the absolute best general chem professor you will EVER have. his tests are extremely fair. you really get what you deserve on his tests because unlike many other professors, he isn't trying to trick you. i recommend him wholeheartedly ... if only he taught o-chem.

Very straightforward professor, made it so I didn't have to try and decipher the horrible textbook. Really works to prepare students for tests, which I thought were very reasonable (and a fairly easy). Only catch is you have to go to all lectures because he isn't exactly teaching out of the book. made a serious effort to make class interesting.

go to all his lectures. all tests based on lectures. plus he gives u a friday bonus ( 1 question for midterm/final). his tests are very fair and easy. great lecturer, by the way.

He was a great professor. He had clear lectures, he posted practice exams and he was always willing to help and answer questions. Tests were not difficult if you attended lectures. GO TO LECTURES!

Dr. Farmer is fantastic. His practice midterms are VERY similar to the actual exam. He only tests on material he covers in his lectures, and he sympathizes with us college students. I'm just sad he's leaving us next year.

TAKE FARMER !!! He Guarentees everything on the exam will be from lecture, don't even need thebook. He's also very informative and humorous. Highly recommended

Dr. Farmer is the best general chem professor at Davis. He works hard to explain the material in a way that everyone can understand. Almost all his students agree that he is the best. He is also down to earth and is open to questions. The only problem is he is leaving next semester. He is like by many and will certainly be missed.

Farmer is a GREAT professor. He's fun and interesting, fair, and is a great lecturer. His tests only contain the info he presents in lecture, meaning NO TEXTBOOK. Too bad he won't be teaching next quarter. :(

Hie thee to lecture! All test questions come straight from lecture - not the book. He has a bit of an ego and tends to go on a bit about what he's done and his interests. Some are interesting, others are not. Study early for the tests - they're identical in format to the practice exams, but there are a lot of nitpicky details.

He is the best chem professor at Davis for sure. The topics are hard but his notes really simplify it. He is also an extremely cool guy to talk to. Yeah its true that he is leaving and that really sucks!!!!At least I took my chem class with him while he was still here at Davis.

What a class. Farmer told some of the wildest stories I've ever heard. Who would think O-chem could be interesting. He has me reading the ingredient on everything I eat. The exams were fair and he tests only on what he covers in class. Take him!

Best Chemistry teacher the university has. He is an awsome guy. For the first time in my life I actually loved Chemistry. His lectures are great. He is a very funny guy and he gives you information about how Chemistry relates to your own life. Great professor

pretty cool teacher - makes u slack off though because no reading from textbook necessary... watch out for community final though - that will come back to bite you, even if his midterms are cool

Great teacher, very helpful, clear notes. Easy midterms and prepared me for community final!

Hella chill as professor. Only read his notes and thats all you need

Great professor! He takes breaks in between lectures and gives "Friday Bonuses" which are guarenteed test questions. He's very straightforward and for the tests you just have to go through your notes and know everything about them.

Great instructor. Lectures are to the point and well organized. Exams definitely aren't easy but if you are going to lecturem, nothing on the exams comes as a suprize. Friday bonuses ROCK! Lectures were actually enjoyable.

Farmer is an excellent, fun, and clear lecturer and attempts to make chemistry as applicable to the real world as possible. The book and syllabus suggested problems are not helpful. The practice exams are helpful but not sufficient to do well. The course is almost 100% memorization based and exams are taken 100% from in-class notes.

Great prof. had him for both A and B series. Go to Lecture not just because that is only what his tests cover, but also because he's a funny and interesting guy and provides connections between chemistry and 'the outside world'. Hope he still teaches O-chem

O-Chem is tough and requires memorizing, but he makes it as painless as possible. Loved his style of lecturing (no powerpoint!) so it forced me to go to class and pay attention. Tests were straight-forward, didn't try to trick us or anything. Gave in class practice tests before every exam that was helpful as well. Overall great eacher!

loved him. great prof explains clearly.

Dr. Farmer is one of the most helpful professors I've had. Organic chemistry is not an easy class, but he is very fair with his tests and grading. He's very willing to help you if you're having trouble too. Go to his office hours; he'll show you a magic trick and offer you snacks! :)