2.7

Sujeewani Ekanayake

Chemistry - Kent State University

2.7
Quality
3.9
Difficulty
36%
Would Retake
97
Reviews
2.7
Quality
3.9
Difficulty
2.8
Helpful
2.6
Clarity

36%

Would Retake

97

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official
97 total ratings

5

24

4

12

3

10

2

14

1

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What Students Say

ALthough she may mess up some numbers here and there she is very helpful and a great teachers

CHEM10062 - 5.0 rating

Hard to understand in lecture and there is no flow

INORGANICCHEM - 3.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

49%

Textbook Required

28%

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95% confidence
Based on 44 grades
Most common grades:
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A (9)
B+ (6)
Grade Distribution
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Based on 69 reported grades
Not sure yet: 16
A: 9
B+: 6
B: 5
Common Tags
Test heavy (34)
Skip class? You won't pass. (30)
Tough grader (24)
Lecture heavy (23)
Graded by few things (14)
Lots of homework (14)
Caring (9)
Clear grading criteria (7)
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Reviews (96)
5.0
1.0
CHEM004
Jan 5, 2013

Very good professor. Attending class is not required, but if you want a good grade then you should go. She has a bit of an accent, but after attending a few classes you get over it. She is by far my favorite professor at kent thus far.

5.0
1.0
CHEM1006
Feb 13, 2013

Had her for Chemistry 1. Extremely helpful professor. Sincerely wants her students to get a good grade. Always had practice quizzes and tests before the real ones which was extremely helpful. I wish I could take her for all my chemistry classes.

5.0
2.0
CHEM10060
Apr 10, 2013

Very good instructor. Genuinely wants students to do well, is helpful when you go to her 1-on-1. The material isn't difficult, but sometimes pronunciations are a little off-don't sit in the back! Actually do the examples in class & you're set for the quizzes & exams.

5.0
3.0
CHEM10060
Apr 23, 2013

Sujee is a great professor, she really cares about her students success and is extremely understanding. Get to know her and she is very helpful (and writes good recommendations :).

4.0
2.0
GENCHEM1
Apr 25, 2013

Dr. Sujee is a very nice professor. Is happy to help her students whenever needed. Has a bit of an accent, but you get over it after a few classes. Very very passionate and definetly wants her students to suceed.

3.0
2.0
GENCHEM1
Jun 3, 2013

Prof Sujee was overall a good professor. The material was not very hard as long as you go to class. I did not even buy the book and got an A. But you do need the online homework code. She gives practice quizzes and exams which are exact to the real ones. Her accent is pretty strong which is difficult to understand sometimes but i recommend her.

4.0
3.0
CHEM10030
Oct 10, 2013

I didn't open my book once so I wouldn't get it. Her tests weren't terrible and shes gives out a practice one prior to the exam. She takes random attendance for credit. She has an accent but you can understand her. She's a sweet lady and will help you if you need it.

4.0
2.0
CHEM10060
Grade: A
Oct 24, 2013

Gen Chem 1. Great professor. Does a good job at preparing students for quizzes and exams. Posts practice quizzes and exams. Always is sending emails to inform students about assignnts, too. Shes a great Chem professor! Plan on taking her for upper division chem classes!

5.0
3.0
GENCHEM1
Nov 18, 2013

She's a very intelligent professor and I'd recommend her to anyone. She posts all lecture slide shows on Blackboard. She also knows how to get her point across and is so nice when explaining. She gives Practice quizzes and practice exams the week of, and goes over them. These practice quizzes and exams are structured exactly like her actual ones.

4.0
2.0
CHEM10060
Grade: B+
Dec 18, 2013

Accent is strong. I personally did not go to class, but I would attend the SI classes. She gives you practice exams and quizzes that are almost identical to the actual things. I would learn from the book while going over the practices. HIGHLY recommend her she does help you learn a very hard subject rather easily. 100-88 is an A!!!

3.0
2.0
INORGANIC
Grade: A-
Apr 1, 2014

I love Sujee as a person. Hard to deal with as a teacher. Very heavy accent. Practice tests are exactly like real exams. No homework. No use of the book. Power points online. Grades easy. When doing problems on the board never explains well or gives the answer. Always willing to help

5.0
2.0
CHEM10062
Apr 21, 2014

ALthough she may mess up some numbers here and there she is very helpful and a great teachers. Her accent is not too strong so she can be easily understood. But any help you need or want she will be there

3.0
4.0
INORGANICCHEM
Jul 10, 2014

Hard to understand in lecture and there is no flow. Would not take her again, but she is very nice.

4.0
3.0
10060
Grade: A
Dec 11, 2014

Although she was hard to understand at the beginning she was an amazing professor. The best i have had for any chemistry class yet. You have to go to class though because she doesn't put everything on the power points online. To get all of the information you have to go. Exams are tough but she gives a review session before everyone. Really cares.

5.0
3.0
CHEM10060
Grade: Rather not say
Nov 29, 2017
Would take again

She is my FAVORITE professor at Kent. She is extremely good at what she does and made me love chemistry! very professional and caring. She does practice problems during the lecture to make sure you understand. Words can't describe how good she is at what she does! definitely recommended! the best.

Respected
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
4.0
CHEM10060
Grade: B
Jan 3, 2018
Would take again

This professor takes her class very seriously. You do have homework but it's usually due before a test on a weekend so she gives you lots of time to finish it. Her quizzes and tests can be challenging if you don't study. As long as you use the practice exams and quizzes and practice what she teaches you'll pass.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
Tests are tough
5.0
4.0
CHEM10060
Grade: A+
Jan 16, 2018
Would take again

Dr. Sujee is a real gem. She is respectful to her students, open to questions, has convenient office hours, and walks in each lecture with a smile and a certain eagerness to teach. I highly recommend printing out the lecture slides beforehand and follow along. She gives you all the necessary resources to succeed if you put in the time and effort.

Skip class? You won't pass.
TEST HEAVY
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
4.0
CHEM10060
Grade: A
Jan 19, 2018
Would take again

Honestly the sweetest professor or teacher I've ever had. Super willing to help and answer any questions and really wants everybody in her class to do well. Will work with you as much as you need to get by. Though attending lectures is not required, it is one of the most helpful things you can do. If you ever don't get anything office hours help!

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
3.0
CHEM10062
Feb 14, 2018
Would take again

One of the best Chemistry professors. Shes easy, gives most to all of the practice exams/quizzes, which are basically a carbon copy of the actual exam. Postponed the homework/quizzes/exams if most of the class feels like we need more time. Shes very sweet too. Amazing overall.

Respected
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Inspirational
5.0
4.0
CHEM10062
Grade: A
Mar 19, 2018
Would take again

Dr. Sujee is a wonderful professor for the basic Chemistry courses. She provides practice exams and practice quizzes, as well as detailed study guides. Her quizzes are 10 multiple choice and one or two extended response. The exams are 20 multiple choice and 2 or 3 extended response. Homeworks are online and help boost grades. Great professor!

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
4.0
CHEM10060
Grade: A-
Mar 26, 2018
Would take again

she is really nice and caring. She really cares for her students and how they perform. She wants to see her students move forward and succeed. She is accessible outside the class, in her office hours and really passionate about seeing her students understand and proceed further in the subject. She also likes if students listen to her in class.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Inspirational
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
4.0
CHEM10060
Grade: B+
Apr 13, 2018
Would take again

Sujee is a wonderful chemistry professor. This was my second time in the course and I was much more successful with her. She genuinely cares about her students and their success, and is very approachable. For exams & quizzes, she posts practice versions very similar to real tests which I found to be very helpful.

Skip class? You won't pass.
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Caring
1.0
4.0
CHEM10062
Grade: D-
May 1, 2018
Wouldn't take again

don't take her unless you are ready to fail and have her not care at all lol

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
5.0
4.0
CHEM10010
Grade: B
May 3, 2018
Would take again

She's so caring and helpful. So many practice exams, quizzes, and problems that help so much. She does move fast so you really need to pay attention and go.

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
Caring
1.0
5.0
CHEM10061
Grade: B-
May 6, 2018
Wouldn't take again

If you like her, you're on crack. Worst professor ever. She may be nice, but she can't teach AT ALL. Half of the stuff on her exams and quiz SHE DOES NOT TEACH YOU! I literally pay attention and most of it WE'VE NEVER LEARNED. DO NOT take her class

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
3.0
CHEM10010
Grade: A+
Aug 23, 2018
Would take again

I absolutely love Dr. Sujee. She is so kind and is very clear on what you will be tested on. She is always available to help you during her office hours and wants the best for her students. Go to class every day, take notes, and go to SI and you will be able to get an A! (gen chem 1)

Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
Caring
4.0
5.0
CHEM10060
Nov 2, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Wow is the only thing I can say. She acting very nice and encouraging but please whatever you do dont raise your hand in class. She will make you feel so stupid for not understanding. Get a tutor or do study groups; unless your passion is science you are really gonna struggle.

5.0
1.0
CHEM10060
Grade: B+
Jan 17, 2019
Would take again

I adore her. She's very thorough in conveying the concepts, but beware the material is not easy and takes lots of practice and studying to understand! She gives homework every week and you will be required to keep up on the reading. I found her to be unhelpful in class but very nice in office hours. Lenient grader. I would take her again!

Clear grading criteria
Caring
LECTURE HEAVY
3.0
4.0
CHEM10061
Grade: C
May 17, 2019
Would take again

Test heavy. Hard material but she tries to make it easier.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Graded by few things
Test heavy
5.0
4.0
CHEM10060
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 5, 2019
Would take again

Dr Sujee is one of the best professors I've met. She really cares about her students and wants you to succeed. However, the material is really hard and gets harder every week, so make sure you study a lot and go to het office hours if you need help. Take her, you will never regret!

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Test heavy
1.0
3.0
CHEM10010
Grade: Rather not say
Nov 23, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Worst professor ever, hands down. Shes really insensitive and could care less about her students and their success, she even went as far as to ask to contact my doctor to ensure that I was actually sick to make up an exam. Needless to say, unless you want a teacher that doesnt care for her students and cant lecture at all, dont take her class.

4.0
4.0
CHEM10010
Grade: B
Dec 22, 2019
Would take again

Shes very tough but also very nice. There is a lot of outside resources she gives us to help prepare for test and quizzes. I recommend going to SI, maybe a tutor, and going to office hours if youre struggling. Points wise I got a C in the class but she ended up giving me a B in the end. Love her but youre gonna need to study a lot.

Accessible outside class
Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
1.0
5.0
CHEM10060
Jan 29, 2020
Wouldn't take again

WORST PROFESSOR EVER! I love science and have always understood it and aced every class I've ever taken. She doesn't explain things well and she's always hovering in lab and picking on people. Needs to find something better to do with her time since she's not using it to actually help her students. Avoid at all costs

1.0
4.0
CHEM10062
Feb 6, 2020
Wouldn't take again

HORRIBLE HORRIBLE TEACHER! I'm only doing well in her class since I stopped coming into class (& trying to ask her to clarify what she's saying) and doing my own independent study. What am I paying for?! She has no business teaching! She also intrudes on labs that are mixed w students from other classes, it's like why? Find something better to do.

Tough grader
4.0
4.0
CHEM10060
Feb 26, 2020
Would take again

Chem is normally a struggle for me but she gives you all the tools you need. She posts quizzes and exams from past years with the key, she has practice problems posted with the answers, and you get unlimited tries for the homework(online) so you can always get 100%. I definitely think you need to study for her class but if you do youll be fine.

1.0
5.0
CHEM10061
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Mar 10, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Absolutely horrible, I do not recommend this professor to anyone that wants a chance to pass. She barely teaches and if you have a question she makes you feel stupid for asking it. She also spends more time on concepts that we will never see again and 5 minutes on anything that will be tested on. 0/10 do not take her!

Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
CHEM10060
Mar 28, 2020
Wouldn't take again

I had her for Gen Chem 1, she is hard to understand and I didnt pass her class. She makes you feel stupid if you raise your hand with a question. Im retaking chem 1 because of her. She isnt very nice and is mean. She doesnt know how to teach. I went to tutoring and still didnt do well in her class. She was just awful

Skip class? You won't pass.
Lots of homework
Test heavy
1.0
4.0
CHEM10061
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 9, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Coming from a coronavirus quarantine standpoint, this class only got more and more stressful. Very hard to follow concepts as they are not presented in an easy way, very heavy reliance on exam scores (22% of grade EACH) which was proctored by software that did not favor the average person. Only class I have ever had problems even passing.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
Tough grader
2.0
5.0
CHEM10060
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 12, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Taken during Corona. TEST HEAVY 22% of grade, final exam being 28%. Answers questions very rudely and has a tendency to grade very hard and ask questions about stuff she did not mention in lecture because she expects you to pay 75$ for the textbook (I did and the book is not any more helpful). Gen Chem is already hard but she made me hate it

Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
Tough grader
2.0
4.0
CHEM10060
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Apr 16, 2020
Wouldn't take again

I struggled a ton in her class( DURING COVID-19). She is a very very sweet caring person but her class is extremely difficult and shes hard to understand. If you want to spend youre whole semester studying take her class. If not, get a different prof. Long homework every week, and long hard tests HEAVILY WEIGHTED.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
CHEM10061
Apr 17, 2020
Wouldn't take again

I've had Dr. Ekanayake for two semesters. I took her CHEM I and CHEM II. She is not awful in CHEM I if you have an extensive background in chemistry. CHEM II is absolutely impossible. I am taking her class during COVID-19, and she made about every wrong move there could have been. I would never take her again, and you should not take her either.

Graded by few things
Test heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
CHEM10061
Apr 23, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Prior to covid-19 remote learning chem 2 was manageable if you put in the effort + had support of in person tutors. During remote learning she rudely dismissed the concerns and well-being/mental heath of her students. 50% of our entire grade depended on 2 online exams using an unfavorable proctor system. Overall, she handled the class horribly.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
CHEM10061
Grade: Not sure yet
May 3, 2020
Wouldn't take again

I do not recommend taking her for Gen. Chem 2 at all. I took this class during covid-19 and it got much harder and more stressful than an in person environment. She dismisses the concerns of students and does not clearly address concerns in emails. 50% of grades rely on things completed at home. I am struggling to pass this class because of that.

Lots of homework
Test heavy
Lecture heavy
2.0
5.0
CHEM10062
Grade: Not sure yet
May 6, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Had her during COVID-19. As a reward for going online, we were treated to two exams worth a total of 50% of our grade. She was sweet during face to face lectures, but seemed to just stop caring when we went online. Very vague study guides and answers to questions for the online lecture as well.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Tough grader
2.0
4.0
GENCHEM1
Grade: B+
May 8, 2020
Wouldn't take again

4 quizzes 4 exams + a final & hw points. Just know chem is one of the hardest classes at kent regardless of prof. If u have to take it she does provide tons of practice quizzes and tests and practice problems (other prof don't). In my opinion, the entire chem dept is hard wants to see us fail so put the hours in studying & tutoring &you'll be fine

Accessible outside class
Skip class? You won't pass.
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
CHEM10060
Grade: A
May 30, 2020
Wouldn't take again

WORST PROFESSOR EVER and this is coming from a student who passed with an A (no thanks to her). Didn't handle the move to online classes due to COVID-19, I e-mailed her multiple times and never got a response, yet the department head always responded to me. Terrible teacher, didn't learn anything from her. She should not be a teacher.

1.0
5.0
CHEM10010
Grade: Not sure yet
Sep 18, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Do NOT take this professor if you can help it, especially during COVID-19. She is very unwilling to take students opinions/concerns into account and half of the grade is hard exams that are proctored. She makes an already hard class way harder than it needs to be, & acts like students asking questions is a burden on her

Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
Lecture heavy
1.0
1.0
CHEM10010
Grade: Not sure yet
Sep 25, 2020
Wouldn't take again

The worst teacher I've EVER had. In online, she will not answer students questions and repeatedly tell them to "refer to something else". She sends passive aggressive emails in response to questions/concerns and is completely unwilling to help despite the fact that she is useless at teaching. You'll do better watching online vids. 0/10 if i could.

Get ready to read
Graded by few things
Test heavy
2.0
5.0
GENCHEM1
Oct 20, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Had Sujee during COVID-19. This class is the hardest thing I have ever done in my life, and I am an honors science major. Lecture is easy to follow and understand, but testing material is nothing like what is learned in class. I can follow in class but when it comes to hw and tests, questions are impossible. Hoping to just pass the class with a D.

Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
Tough grader
1.0
4.0
CHEM10060
Oct 22, 2020
Wouldn't take again

I took her class during COVID-19 online and I am struggling so much. At the start of the semester, it was simple, but as the semester went on, she moved so fast and wouldn't wait for us to actually understand what is happening. She is not helpful and doesn't care if we have issues. DO NOT TAKE ESPECIALLY ONLINE. She will also call you stupid.

Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
GENCHEM1
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Oct 26, 2020
Wouldn't take again

I took her class during covid, it was all remote. Let me tell you how awful, awful enough that it made me withdraw. She seems like she is a nice person outside of class but the tests are all on a website so you can't show your work, extremely difficult and she won't go back to review on past material even when asked on the day b4 an exam. horrible.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Graded by few things
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
CHEM10010
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 27, 2020
Wouldn't take again

emails sent for help get snarky remarks in response, and when she lectures it is like she is only talking to herself. I sent an email with concerns about exam timelimit and she told me other students finished faster and its my fault. Not taking into account some students have test anxiety and work at different paces. Basically calls you dumb. AVOID

Lots of homework
Test heavy
Lecture heavy
1.0
4.0
CHEM10060
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 28, 2020
Wouldn't take again

AVOID TAKING IF YOU CAN. When you ask question, she makes u sound dumb. If you have an issue, she basically says its your fault. She goes way too fast & isn't clear when she lectures. Its already a really tough class & she makes it a lot harder, especially when its remote! The only good thing about this class is the grading scale being altered tbh.

Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
CHEM10063
Grade: C+
Nov 4, 2020
Wouldn't take again

DO NOT TAKE HER In my 6 years of college, she is by far the worst professor I've ever had. She is unwilling to accomodate students for ANY reason. Her only words of wisdom are "call tech support" and "I can assure you" enter an ignorant statement that means nothing. COVID is difficult enough, but her unwillingness to help her students is disgusting

Tough grader
1.0
5.0
CHEM10060
Grade: C-
Nov 5, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Worst professor ever. Does not explain material well, doesnt care if her students pass, really hard grader with no leeway. Tests are completely different than what is taught. Very rude and makes students feel dumb when teaching material to NEW chem students!!!

Tough grader
5.0
1.0
CHEM10060
Grade: A+
Nov 9, 2020
Would take again

I am not sure what is up with all of the low reviews. I am currently taking her remote class and gotten with the routine easily. Her quizzes and exams are mostly pulled from the homework. If you do your homework, you take time to study before the exam, you will easily get through the semester.

Clear grading criteria
Caring
3.0
5.0
CHEM10010
Nov 20, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Dr. Sujee is a very nice person but I had trouble understanding the concepts because she didnt really explain things well. She definitely cares about her students but you have to be in every class to understand whats going on. Doing well on quizzes and exams is vital to passing this course.

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
2.0
5.0
CHEM10063
Dec 21, 2020
Wouldn't take again

While she is not a lab TA,she is in charge of all the TAs and the content of lab. During this semester she has made no accommodations for students given the tough circumstances. The system used for labs is severely flawed and she refused to switch. Our final was also on the system which many failed. Unfortunately you cant avoid her for this class

Tough grader
1.0
4.0
CHEM10062
Grade: D+
Dec 30, 2020
Wouldn't take again

No empathy for anyone. Completely rigid to the point of wondering if she even cares if you are learning or not. Dont bother asking questions, she just makes you feel like an idiot.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Graded by few things
Tough grader
1.0
4.0
CHEM10060
Grade: D+
Dec 30, 2020
Wouldn't take again

No empathy for anyone. Completely rigid to the point of wondering if she even cares if you are learning or not. Dont bother asking questions, she just makes you feel like an idiot. Im a very capable person, but this class made me doubt that. Everything I ended up learning was done through YouTube videos.

Graded by few things
Tough grader
4.0
5.0
CHEM10060
Feb 9, 2021
Would take again

She goes fast through slides buts its just getting adjusted to her teaching style. I didnt think she was bad at all but others in my class had problems.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Lecture heavy
2.0
5.0
CHEM10061
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 27, 2021
Wouldn't take again

I would not recommend a class with Sujee. She's a very nice person and a decent professor, but she does not curve. Since exams are such a large percentage of final grade, unless you can somehow get consistent A's on exams, I have found it nearly impossible to have a good grade in this class. The material is hard nmw, but she gives no room for an A.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
Lecture heavy
2.0
5.0
CHEM10061
Apr 29, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Dr Sujee seems to constantly forget that her students don't also have chemistry degrees. Her class is paced maliciously quickly with a ton of complicated homework and even more complicated test questions. Maybe it would be fine if we all had doctorates and were taking this class for fun, but we're students learning this for the first time.

Lots of homework
Graded by few things
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
CHEM10060
Apr 29, 2021
Wouldn't take again

I had Dr. Sujeewani for Chemistry 1 she was a horrible teacher. She thinks we know everything already and is hard to understand with her accent. She makes you look foolish if you dont know an answer. She is a tough grader and has no room for half credit. I went to her office hours and she just told me to study more. I was in tutoring for the class

Tough grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
5.0
4.0
CHEM10061
Grade: Not sure yet
May 7, 2021
Would take again

After reading the other comments about Dr. Sujee I was SUPER scared to take her. However, being in the virtual standpoint from COVID, she had review sessions every other Wednesday and she helped a lot. She will go through practice problems really quickly, but if you ask questions she will explain everything. I really recommend her!

Accessible outside class
Test heavy
Caring
1.0
4.0
CHEM10060
Grade: Rather not say
Dec 9, 2021
Wouldn't take again

I had her in person, and I tell you, it was not good. Over 75% of the class dropped, if that tells you anything. She seems like a nice person, but does not answer questions well. Exams this semester had problems that were never discussed in class or on homework. BARELY passed. If you Have to take her, watch youtube videos on the topics, trust me!!

Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
GENCHEM1
Grade: C
Jan 5, 2022
Wouldn't take again

Do NOT take this class. The professor is disrespectful to students in so many ways. Very hard to understand during lectures too. The only reason I passed this class is because of the chemistry departments grading scale. I had to hire a private tutor to pass this class on top of the colleges offered tutoring. Use her past quizzes and tests online!

4.0
4.0
GENCHEM1
Grade: A+
Jan 18, 2022
Would take again

I actually really liked her class. It's very lecture heavy and there is a lot of material but she is very generous with the resources she gives out for students to use. She proves optional practice problems, past quizzes and exams, and study guides. In the few times this class got hard for me was because I wasn't taking advantage of the resources.

Accessible outside class
Skip class? You won't pass.
Lecture heavy
2.0
5.0
CHEM10063
Grade: B-
May 17, 2022

Do not miss class ever. If you do, there is no way to recover your grade. You have to hope that nothing happens to you because your absence will only be excused with a Dr. note. The way labs work at Kent is awful, the TA does most of the work. Thankfully, my TA was good, otherwise I'm not sure I would've passed. Sadly, this is a required course.

Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
5.0
4.0
CHEM11960
Aug 18, 2022
Would take again

I absolutely loved Dr. Sujee. Her class was definitely really lecture heavy, so if you miss a class you'll probably get behind. She did amazing at explaining the material in a way students could understand. She gave multiple example problems, so if you go to class, you'll know what to do on tests. She also offers extra credit on every quiz and test

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Lecture heavy
Respected
2.0
4.0
CHEM10062
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 1, 2022

I was put in this class due to struggling in chem in HS. This is supposed to be a "boost" class, but I found myself teaching it all to myself from the textbook and youtube videos. To pass her tests and quizzes, you HAVE to actively study days in advance, you will not pass if you simply review notes.

Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
10060
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Apr 5, 2023

Overall she talks very fast during lectures and doesn't review things later before an exam while talking very fast she also has a very thick accent that's hard to understand but if you ask her to clarify the answer to a problem or an equation she just repeats what she said slowly a few times and then moves on if you can DON'T TAKE HER CLASS

Tough grader
Test heavy
Graded by few things
1.0
4.0
CHEM10010
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 19, 2023

Professor Sujee does provide many resources for students to do well in this class but she speeds through lectures, doesn't provide enough practice for students to actually retain the information, and then gets upset when people ask questions.

Test heavy
Graded by few things
5.0
2.0
CHEM10010
Grade: A+
Sep 22, 2023
Would take again

Dr. Ekanayake was great, she would go kinda fast for lectures but overall if you pay attention and take good notes she is very easy to understand. She is very easy with grading, she takes half credit since most part of her tests are open ended questions. Overall great proffesor, and she gives extraa credit on tests and quizzes. I passed with 102%

Lecture heavy
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
CHEM10060
Grade: A
Sep 25, 2023

You will not be able to understand her for the

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
CHEM10060
Grade: F
Nov 14, 2023

I struggle in this class and she moves very fast

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
3.0
4.0
CHEM10060
Dec 20, 2023
Would take again

Professor Ekanayake is a good professor, she just goes through the lectures a little fast. Other than that, if you use the practice exams and quizzes to study, you should be ok in her class. I am pretty sure she is an easy grader overall and gives a lot of partial credit on exams!

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Lecture heavy
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
GENCHEM1
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Mar 15, 2024

She rushed through lectures unnecessarily, left halfway through the semester, and was extremely hard to understand because of her fast talking and very annoying voice. I chose to drop the course instead of suffering through another painful lecture of hers. If you are not a very good test taker in chemistry, you will not survive. Avoid at all costs.

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
CHEM10060
Grade: Not sure yet
May 6, 2024

Dr Sujee moved through lectures way too fast. The slides she posted did not match what she presented in class, so unless you write everything down, you won't even know what to review. Her tests are nearly impossible to complete in the time given. Pretty sure at least half of the people dropped her class. She also left halfway through the semester.

Test heavy
3.0
4.0
CHEM10060
Grade: B
May 11, 2024

She had to go on medical leave 2 months into teaching gen chem 1, but during her time, she was just okay. Her slides that she provided to the students were not the same of the slides she used, often being super out of order and missing huge portions of information. And her HW she gave like 3 weeks to work on but had a good 40 questions per homework

Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
4.0
3.0
CHEM10010
Grade: A
Oct 24, 2024
Would take again

At the time she seemed tough, but as I've gone through more chem classes I've realized how great she was. She provides extra credit on exams, and her exams are clear-cut and reasonable. She provides plenty of practice exams and study guides, and does review sessions. She is very organized, and if you put in the work you will pass.

Tough grader
EXTRA CREDIT
2.0
4.0
GENCHEM1
Grade: C-
Nov 5, 2024

She was okay at teaching, but unfortunately her slides were different and much better than what she gave us (so take notes because our slides ARE different and missing a lot of information). Also studying and doing tutoring is a must (at least it was for me) because once she goes over it once she never goes back, she also gets annoyed at questions.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
2.0
4.0
CHEM10060
Grade: C
Nov 14, 2024

She goes FASTER than the speed of light. Has fine lecture notes, but her notes don't provide details of how to understand certain structures or concepts. When you ask questions she will not help you and she will reread the slide or call on someone else to help answer or give an explanation. Your grade is only quizzes and exams so have fun.

Lecture heavy
Test heavy
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
CHEM10010
Grade: Incomplete
Apr 15, 2025

Worst professor I have ever had. The slides she shows on the projector is not the same as the one posted for the students, often missing slides. Does not explain topics clearly and often only gives on example for a topic. -10/10 would not suggest taking her class.

3.0
5.0
CHEM10010
Grade: C+
Apr 24, 2025

She's really nice to talk to but hard to get ahold of, her exams and quizzes are fair but she flys through material. The only thing you are graded on are exams and quizzes and half the exams and quizzes are extended response worth 30-50% of the grade. Personally wouldn't recommend

Test heavy
Graded by few things
2.0
4.0
CHEM10010
Grade: B+
May 3, 2025
Would take again

Do your homework. It's the only reason I am passing this class. As much as I hate ALEKs, it forced me to study and do stupid questions over and over. Sujee's lectures can be difficult to follow because of how fast she speaks, and how little the topic is explained. You're going to spend a lot of time looking at youtube videos.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
1.0
5.0
CHEM10062
Grade: C-
May 3, 2025

I went to her office hours, just for her to give me a scolding saying that she already taught this lesson. After time wasted, she did explain my question but I would say that she is not very available the way she says she is.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Test heavy
5.0
3.0
CHEM10060
Grade: Not sure yet
Sep 14, 2025
Would take again

She moves through the lecture slides at a good speed and the majority of content on the slideshows is available on Canvas, the only content missing are the answers to practice questions so that you can try it yourself while studying. She always encourages people to ask questions and answers them as best as she can. She is kind and respectful.

Lots of homework
Caring
Test heavy
5.0
3.0
10060
Grade: A-
Sep 30, 2025
Would take again

The best general chemistry 1 professor at KSU. She moves quickly, but she has good handwriting, and her use of different color chalk makes things easy to follow. She tries to make chemistry as easy as it can be. Prepares you well by giving past quizzes and exams, but they are tough! Thought the final was easy. She showed up daily with a smile.

Respected
Lecture heavy
Accessible outside class
1.0
5.0
GENCHEM1
Grade: C+
Nov 14, 2025

When asked to clarify questions, she "explains" the answer by using more complicated terms until you get more confused and give up on asking, she'll go over exam 3 material weeks before you take exam 2, and she words a lot of questions on the test in ways that are impossible to interpret. Avoid this professor at all costs

Lecture heavy
Test heavy
3.0
4.0
GENCHEM1
Grade: B
Nov 20, 2025
Would take again

The topic is just kinda rough. She does pretty good at teaching it, though she does move/talk quickly. Do lots of practice outside of class using ALEKS/Exam practice and you'll be fine. She's always available for questions and is nice about repeating/going over things again.

Get ready to read
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
4.0
4.0
CHEM10060
Grade: B+
Nov 25, 2025
Would take again

After seeing that she had a low rating, I was a little nervous about taking Gen Chem I with her but honestly, it's not that bad. I recommend going to lectures because she does go over sample problems, however, she moves on very quickly and speaks fast. She provides a lot of resources like past exams/quizzes, practice problems, and practice exams.

Lecture heavy
Test heavy
1.0
4.0
CHEM10060
Grade: D
Dec 11, 2025

Absolutely not. This professor will not insert grades until the last week of school, she is very unorganized and just reads off slides with no examples, me and my classmates had a very hard time understanding a thing she was saying. She is very unhelpful and will make you feel dumb if you have a question or are having a hard time.

2.0
3.0
CHEM10060
Grade: A
Dec 12, 2025
Would take again

She is a very nice lady unlike what the comments say and gives tons of bonus questions on tests, however, she commonly complicates topics by how she explains them. Her accent also makes it difficult at times to understand her. Gives lots of outside resources to succeed which is nice. You will need to put in the work to understand this class.

Tough grader
EXTRA CREDIT
Lots of homework
1.0
5.0
CHEM10063
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 16, 2025

I genuinely stopped wearing my seatbelt on my way to this class. Not easily accessible and very condescending when responding. I felt stupid asking her questions. The TA was nice but I genuinely cannot stand another semester of this. I am praying I pass.

3.0
3.0
CHEM10058
Grade: A
Dec 17, 2025
Would take again

She explained topics and gave plenty of resources to do well in her class. She gives practice quizzes and problems that aren't mandatory, but I would highly recommend doing them and quizzing yourself (they're very similar to real exams). There was minimal homework, so you must know how to study. She has an accent, but it was easily understandable.

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