such a good chem 103 prof! he writes all of the notes on the blackboard, so you can guarantee you have everything copied the exact way he wants it copied. goes at a fast pace but never overwhelming, and he has an adorable swiss accent (not hard to understand, just a little one)

a super nice professor. writes all the notes on the board which is nice, and he cracks some funny jokes every once in a while. the exams get pretty difficult though- based on information not normally covered in lecture or on quizzes. make sure you study your notes and do extra problems to prepare for tests

People complain that his tests are impossible, but they neglect to mention his amazing curve. Over 65% of the class gets a B or higher. He makes the tests really hard so that it clearly separates the students who know the material best from those who only know the basics. You can know only the basics and still get a great grade though!

Clear writing on the board and Speech, Funny, I just found it a lot of work.

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Really good chem 103 prof! The class is time consuming and challenging no matter who the prof is, but Dr. Brunold tries his best to make sure everyone understands the concepts. Take advantage of his office hours, he's EXTREMELY helpful and won't rush you if you go talk to him. Very fair test writer and tries to keep lecture somewhat interesting.

Prof. Brunold is Swiss, but his accent is easy to understand. His tests are very hard, but fair, and he curves generously (only coasties and idiots get worse than a BC). All in all, I'd say take this guy as a teacher if you can.

Thomas Brunold, Classy gent and best chem teacher ever. I really enjoyed his class, tho his tests are hard, the curve is quite good. I wish he could teach all my classes, cause i love this man

Very nice and funny sense of humor. writes all the important points on the board, so you dont miss anything. Very helpful and nice during office hours.

Very good professor. He is so helpful and is able to explain things very clearly. You should feel lucky to get him as a professor

Awesome professor, I learned chem better than anyone else I know. He was extremely clear in explanations and I knew exactly what to expect for exams. As long as you read the book and go to lecture you should easily get an A, as top 24% got an A and top 46% got a B

Difficult exams, but it didnt matter because of the generous curve. Easy to understand and very organized notes.

take Brunold for 103! hard tests BUT he has the best curve ever so it's easy to do well. he's really clear during lecture (writes everything on the board slowly so you can copy it) and cracks sweet jokes. I really wish he taught 104 too, my 104 prof was not nearly as good as brunold! also go in for office hours if you're confused he helps a lot

Brunold is the man! He's very helpful and organized with his notes. Read the book and go to lecture and you should easily do well. The tests are hard but the curve is generous, keep up and it should be fine. I hated chem before I had him as a prof but he changed that and I actually enjoyed going to lecture!

Brunold is a fantastic professor. You are lucky if you get him for 103. His tests are difficult (6 pages in 50 minuest), but complete the practice tests before hand and you should do fine with the generous curve. Attend lecture majority of the time, cool demos on Fridays, it's okay to skip once in a while. Pleasing to the eyes too :)

Brunold is awesome! He is so funny and has a cool swiss accent. The tests are hard but the curve is huge and you can get a good grade easily. I actually enjoyed class with him. Just show up, do the work, and try. (FYI, he is a former swiss olympian :) )

Brunold was a great professor for Chem. The exams are difficult but the curve was great (70% of the class got a B or better). Complete the practice exams and you will get a good grade

I loved taking Chem 103 with Brunold! He always made lectures fun and is by far the most helpful professor that I have ever had. The tests are hard, especially becuase of the time constraint, but as long as you put the work in it is easy to get a good grade.

Professor Brunold genuinely cares about his students and tries hard to challenge you as a student every day. His tests are frustratingly long and difficult, but his generous curve makes up for this disadvantage. You will have to work, but good students should be able to work hard and earn a good grade. He also has a great sense of humor!

Although the tests are way too long and can be very frustrating, grades are based upon a curve so the class average was a B. Prof. Brunold is a great guy. He tries to make class interesting and you can tell he cares about his students and wants them to succeed. Would definitely recommend him for 103!

He's awesome in every aspect and has a sweet accent. He always seems genuinely interested and makes learning actually fun. Tests are hard, but the curve at the end of the semester is generous. Take him!

Great teacher, really kind and helpful. Always tries to keep lecture interesting with jokes.

He doesn't make the material harder than it has to be. If you put in a little bit of effort to read and review the material you will do fine. The curve is generous. A great 103 professor!

His exams are basically torture but they are curved generously. The course is also curved. He doesn't want you to memorize things so dates and etc aren't expected but understanding the material is. If you don't have a good T.A. this will be hard.

This is definitely a weed-out class. It's very challenging but the professor makes it easier to understand. Genuinely nice guy. If you study and do the practice exams and put effort into the homework you should do fine. The tests are really hard but there is a huge curve at the end!!! (My 60% test was an AB...)

Brunold is great!! I really struggled with Chem and he took time to make sure I had the resources I needed to pass the class. He really cares about his students passing! His exams are hard because there is limited time, but you get used to it and the mandatory material assigned prepares you for them. Highly recommend him, you will learn a lot!

I think he's a really good professor and he's handsome:P. His exams are really hard but if you work on the practice exam and do well in homework, getting A is not that hard. The scores are all curved. Pre-reading textbook before his lecture is really important. Also, a good TA will help you a lot.

Brunold is great! I really struggled with Chem and he took time to make sure I had the resources I needed to pass the class. He really cares about his students passing! His exams are hard because there is limited time, but you get used to it and the mandatory material assigned prepares you for them. Highly recommend him, you will learn a lot!

My favorite teacher of the semester. Probably the best hand writing you will ever have from a professor. Really helpful if you go to office hours. Super nice guy. Don't take his class if you can't handle a curve with a 60 as the average.

Dude's awesome. He was an Olympic Rower for Switzerland, won the amateur division of the Madison Ironman competition (something like 8th overall) and he's a chem professor so I'd say he's rather accomplished... Tests were quite difficult due to time pressure, but they are curved. Definitely go to office hours, he's very helpful. Overall, good prof.

Brunold is a wonderful professor. His lectures are awesome and his accent actually makes me want to listen to him. You just need to be prepared to get a little more than half of the questions right on the tests because they're very difficult.

Professor Brunold was awesome. He had an accent but it was really easy to understand and kept you entertained when he mispronounced things. He had the class set up well with ppts you could print and add his notes too. He gave out great practice exams but exam avgs were low (50s) w/ huge curve. willing to help. Used clicker or "cleeker" youll get it

Very good professor! He went over everything in lecture and pointed in the right direction when it came to tests. Practice exams can prepare you pretty well once you get used to the quick pace of tests. He usually throws in a few tough questions too but with a curve this class is more than manageable. Definitely recommend this guy!

He really cared about teaching the material, and was a generous grader. The average in the class was AB, and he mentioned that on the first day of the class. Didn't need the textbook, but it probably would have helped.

He would be my top choice for any CHEM 103 professor. I thought the class was easy but you have to put in the work to get an A. His test expectations were very clear, and he gave out practice tests that were basically the same as the real tests. The tests were hard but curved a lot to make it even. Gave a very generous curve at the end.

Great professor who is always open to help. The class is hard, but you can do well if you're willing to put in the work. Try to get Wen Chyan as your TA. He is the best.

He is a really good professor. The exams are extremely hard, but there is a huge curve. He is always straightforward with what you need to know and he is fair with grading

Some say his tests are hard, but he allows a note-card, posts two exams from prior years to study from, and gives a generous curve (around 26% get an A and 26% get a B).

Professor Brunold is a fantastic chem teacher and explains things well. He is very helpful during lecture and in office hours. Exams are hard, but with the curve everything is fine. Studying is an absolute must, but that is what to expect from an intro course.

Brunold is an awesome prof. he is smart and explains concepts very well and class demos with Jim are interesting. Tests are hard but if you study you will be fine because the curve is great!! best class of my freshman year.

He is really helpful, super clear, and has a fun sense of humor. He explains everything well

Brunold is the man. He is very approachable and easy to talk to if you go to office hours. He is very clear in lecture and covers everything that will be on the exams. The exams are tough but curved very well. I definitely recommend his class.

He is very knowledgeable and knows what he's talking about. TAKE THE PRACTICE EXAMS! Very similar questions will be on the exams and you will have a much better chance of succeeding.

Book is helpful if read, if not read then use as a reference. Anything you don't understand in the book will either be covered well in lecture or will not be necessary to know. He is a great professor.

Great Chem professor. His exams are difficult, but he curves to make up for that. He knows what he is talking about and will help you if you need it. Great professor!

Absolutely great professor. Makes difficult material very understandable. Make sure you go to lecture and you should be fine. Exams are very difficult and don't expect to finish them; however, he allows for a large notecard on each, so exams are difficult, yet doable.

Great professor. Exams are hard, and you probably won't finish, but he gives a very generous curve. Extremely helpful and makes difficult material understandable.

Professor Brunold is a great professor and he legitimately cares about all of his students. He is extremely helpful when preparing for exams (provides past exams and review topics, and allows use of a notecard), He expects his students to know a lot and sometimes does not explain things but this is his only down side. Overall great prof. TAKE HIM.

I LOVE BRUNOLD. Aside from being such a good professor, he is the sweetest man ever! He loves when his students are engaged, and he really only wants them all to succeed. Exams are reasonably hard, but if you read through the chapters and do all of the practice exams you should be fine! (Take advantage of office hours!)

Brunold's lectures are consistently informative and he stays on task. He also makes sure to keep things upbeat with a few cheesy jokes here and there. You will be challenged in this class, but that is a good thing. The curve is pretty generous, but he has difficult exams. Plus, the demos in class are pretty neat. Currently one of my favorites.

Best professor I had this semester! He goes through every topic you need to know, and lectures are engaging. The tests are really hard, but if you study a lot and practice going through problems quickly an A is possible! I wish he taught 104 as well!

Brunold is a very interesting dude. First His test are EXTREMELY DIFFICULT! He teaches at the speed of light. And sometimes is a bit hard to understand. But over all, I enjoyed his class. But I didn't do so well because of the TAs. Brunold needs to find better TAs or maybe better TA's needs to find him

Professor Brunold was my favorite during the semester. His class was tough, but doable. He's a fascinating man who got 13th in the iron man and has an accent that sounds similar to Gru's in Despicable Me. The experiments done in lecture were very entertaining and fun to watch. The tests were very difficult, but a large curve was always given.

Attend lecture. Do the practice tests. Do your best on quizzes and labs because tests are difficult and fast paced(if you get ~70% you're in good shape). Professor Brunold goes though examples slowly and explains them well. If you put the effort in, chances are you will get a good grade.

Great professor. Explains things very well. If you read the assigned textbook chapters and do his practice problems you should do very well. He was very good at identifying when the textbook didn't do a good job of explaining something and then explaining it so that you could actually understand it.

He's very clear! Cute and understandable accent. Very hard tests, but gives a generous curve

OMG! He's super hot! Seriously, he is! And his exams are hard! Attend the lectures and try to understand the material. If you get >60% on all exams a "B" is guaranteed.

Brunold is a very good professor. His lectures were sometimes boring and his test extremely difficult but it is done on purpose so he can curve it. I recommend taking his course, but only if you have to take Chem 103, otherwise don't take this class at all.

Brunold was an awesome teacher, compared to all the other profs teaching Chem 103 I would say he was one of the best. Really wanted you to understand the material you were learning and I thought that the lectures were really helpful.

He was literally the reason I got into my major. He was an amazing lecturer, and he's a really nice guy. Go the extra mile to talk to him during office hours or just for five minutes after class. Also, DO NOT get caught chatting in class. In a lecture hall, he WILL call you out!

He is the best professor I have had and you get to witness some awesome experiment demos in lecture. There were a lot of explosions. It was amazing.

AMAZING teacher!! Go to lecture, I learned everything there. He's hilarious and you get to see really cool experiments at the beginning of most lectures. Material is effectively gone over in lectures. I didn't even use my book. Expect homework every week. Tests aren't bad but they are long. If you do the practice exams you will do really well.

He is a great professor. Really makes sure you understand important concepts before the exam. Yes his exams are hard but not only does he curve them, he will curve the ending grade too.

TAKE BRUNOLD. He's so funny and such a great professor. His exams are hard but he curves them generously. Show up to class and you'll do just fine.

Makes chem 103 relatively painless

Although the material and exams are difficult, he prepares you extremely well. He also grades very generously and on a curve. His lectures highlight the most important information, but you should probably read the book, too. He has an accent, but don't worry, you'll get used to it. Do the homework, study the practice exams, and you'll do well.

Professor Brunold sounds like Arnold Shwarzenegger, but doesn't look like him at all LOL I was so confused. He told me he had a car bomb, but then I noticed he was saying CARBON HAHAHA what xD

Brunold is an incredible professor. Tests were a bit difficult but the grading is fair and the curve is generous. The class is well set-up, and he is super funny during lectures. TAKE BRUNOLD! You won't regret it.

Very funny, energetic and interesting professor. You can really tell he loves Chemistry. Lectures aren't always lively, weekly problem sets, quizzes every week (mainly a participation grade) and tests are VERY tough, but curved VERY nicely. Great professor overall, definitely would take this class again with him! Having a good TA helps!

I LOVED Chem 103 with Professor Brunold. He's a spunky guys that actually makes learning this material 'fun' (lots of silly jokes and side comments) and tolerable. I would strongly recommend him to anyone looking to take intro-level chemistry. I really wish he taught 104 too so I could have him next semester. 10/10, would recommend to a friend.

Brunold is a brilliant professor with amazing in class experiments and sense of humor that makes the class even more interesting. He makes the lecture clear and structured. Be consistent with your lecture notes and discussion classes, and you'll be able to score an easy AB. His exams are really challenging but the curve is a little generous.

Professor Brunold is a really cool guy and he really likes chemistry. He is always willing to help you. If you can't make it to his office hours he will genuinely make time to help you. If you do poorly on a test, he will go through the entire test with you. He really wants all of his students to succeed. However, his tests are very long and tough.

Things you should know about Brunold: 1. Exams were LOOONG and TOUGH. 2. Teaches well, gives all the material required to prepare for exam. 3. Helpful, fun, dynamic guy. Interesting lectures.

Best 103 prof. Very clear what has to be done to get an A.

Professor Brunold is a great lecturer. His tests are tough if you haven't taken chem before. They are very fair though because he gives clear test expectations and makes you memorize very little.

Great teacher! Really made Chemistry an interesting course as a freshman. Enjoyed having a down to earth guy who is seriously passionate about what he is teaching. Really cares for his students and makes an effort to help you if you ask for it or go in during office hours.

A large number of students get A's in his class, but that doesn't mean it's an easy A. Reading the text is very helpful, especially if you don't have a strong background in chemistry (AP Chem, etc).

I would definitely recommend taking Prof Brunold. His class is very difficult but he gives a good curve. Don't fret when you get your exam score, usually above 60-65% is a B. Do the practice exams he gives they really help. His lectures cover everything you need to know. Go to them. He is also a very funny guy and is very helpful if needed.

Brunold is a fantastic lecturer! His explanations were very clear, and we had chemical demonstrations in class quite often. Makes funny comments, and keeps the class engaged. Tests are tough but with a generous curve. You have to practice solving chemical problems, besides knowing the facts. I wish I could take him again in another course!

Professor Brunold is beyond admirable. He goes way out of his way to make sure students who care are prepared. He gives 2 practice exams before every midterm and final and held 2 tutoring sessions before the final as well. The material was hard but the tests are very similar to the practice ones and the curve is huge. TAKE HIM YOU WON'T BE SORRY

Professor Brunold is the best science professor I have ever had. His tests are challenging, but there is a significant curve given at the end of the semester. While the material could get dry, Brunold was lively throughout his lectures, and I could tell he is extremely passionate about what he does. He is a very fair grader; take his class!

Professor Brunold was by far the best professor I had this semester. He is very caring and wants every one of his students to succeed and will try to help you in any way he can. The exams are tough, but they are fairly graded and given a good curve. I wouldn't have wanted to take this class with anyone else.

Brunold was an awesome professor, especially if you take the time to go to his office hours. He is passionate about Chemistry, and wants everyone to succeed. The tests are pretty tricky, but he gives practice tests to study from which are extremely helpful. Overall, good professor to take for 103.

He was super funny and I enjoyed the class. The final was really tough and lowered my grade but otherwise the class was pretty easy for the most part.

He is one of my favorite professors. He is very willing to help and will sit down and explain whatever you need during office hours. His mannerism during lecture make chemistry a lot less painful and funny. Expect hard exams but homework is an easy 100% if you complete it on time and a quiz every week. He cares about his students.

I absolutely love Professor Brunold. I went to almost all of his office hours and he has always been able to teach me difficult concepts. He also really cares about students if they take the time to get to know him. Go to office hours, it definitely helps!

He is a very good teacher and does a good job showing clear cut examples.

This class is fast paced, but organized. Professor Brunold is very helpful and will even tell you exactly what you need to do to get the grade you want.

I really enjoyed class with Prof. Brunold. He is such an intelligent man and it shows in his teaching and he truly wants every student to succeed. The curve also helps... ALOT.

People often say his exams are tough and long and this and that. But honestly, you only need to study all his lecture notes, attend all his lecture, read textbook for extra practice and clarification, and most importantly, do practice exams multiple times before the exam to get yourself familiar to the format. Then, wait to get at least an AB.

Practice exams are the exact same format as test

This guy has the best lecture technique I've ever seen. Clear, engaging, and precise. Best professor ever. Seriously.

Brunold was a great 103 Prof. Tests were almost exactly like the practice exams he handed out. If you do the practice tests and pay attention during lecture an AB is fairly easy to obtain.

He tests hard but some good studying and attendance at labs and discussions help a lot.

Brunold is my favorite professor at UW Madison. His lectures were really interesting and I loved attending them. Would take him again if I could!

A great professor for a really tough class. The tests were hard, but manageable. He makes class fun and entertaining. I would recomend him over and over again. He is also very understanding and does not look down on his students.

Thomas is a really good lecturer. He makes sure students understand the material before moving on. The exams can be difficult, but they are usually like the practice exams he sends out and he will adjust the curve accordingly. If you go to lecture every once in a while and do the discussion worksheets, you'll be fine.

I was a TA for Thomas in and have taught for 3 other Professors. He's my favorite !

He's got awesome character, spirit, and knowledge. I want him for all of my chemistry courses for all of time.

He is very optimistic and usually pretty easy to understand. He is very good at answering questions, and is pretty fast to respond to his emails. His tests are really hard to get done in the time period, but it's curved, so It's ok. All the activities that are given are usually pretty helpful, so do all of them.

He is very good at making sure every student is well prepared for lecture and exams. His lectures are a little hard to remain attentive at though if you are already slightly familiar with the material.

Thomas is a great professor and I wish he also taught chem 104. His lectures are sometimes a little boring or too detailed but the exams are fair. He provides practice exams to review, which are almost always VERY similar to the actual exams.

Really cares about students doing the best they can and makes it very clear what you are expected to know for exams. Sometimes the lectures fall behind the online homework but as long as you read the textbook and do the lecture prep you will be fine.

After taking Honors Chem and AP Chem in high school, I thought that this class would be an easy A, boy was I wrong! Beware of students who drop from CHEM109 into this course, as I will guarantee that they will raise the average. This class is also pretty detailed in some aspects of chemistry (i.e. molecular orbitals) but skims others (redox rxns)

Professor Brunold was awesome! Lots of homework, but as long as you keep up with everything and get help when needed, you will be fine. He really cares for his students, and he's a funny guy!

Thomas is a really nice guy, and he keeps lecture moving with jokes and Tophat questions. He wants everyone to succeed, but his tests are very challenging. I got average of 62 on the three midterms and managed to get an 83% on the final after studying my ass off. There is a generous curve but you still have to work for your grade.

He knows what he is talking about and will take the time to explain all topics thoroughly.

Brunold is a great professor and wants his students to succeed. He made his lectures easy to follow and not too boring. Go to his office hours for help, he will give you a lot of help for midterms and the final exam if you go in to visit him before them. His tests are pretty tough but there is a nice curve at the end.

He's very engaging during lecture. I like his teaching style. Exams are very clear as far as what is going to be on them.

Fun guy to listen too but his tests make you think. He really gets lectures to participate with his sense of humor.

The course is hard but Brunold tries to make lectures enjoyable and answer student questions.

Tests are very difficult, but fair. He very clearly articulates what will be on the tests (pay attention to exam expectations) and also shows the exam curve after each test. The lectures move quickly and are interesting with a lot of participation. Wish he taught 104

This class is challenging and time consuming, but having Brunold as a professor makes it hard to hate. He keeps lectures engaged with his sense of humor and fast paced teaching style. I would take another course with Brunold in a heartbeat.

Great professor. Funny, caring, and very smart. He explains things well and makes classes more fun. Tests are fair but tough. Exam averages are 65%-70% which can be a good thing.

Brunold is a very clear and concise prof. Lots of tophat questions in lecture, but he gives you time to complete them. The lecture slides are posted online in advance which is very helpful. He is very entertaining and his jokes make lecture enjoyable. Oh, and the curve saved my life.

Such a nice guy. Enjoyed attending his lectures. He truly cares about his students success and you can tell. Meet with him during office hours or schedule an appointment with him. He is very understanding and if you meet with him before exams he tells you a few hints on what is on them. The curve saves lives!

Brunold is really great professor for taking Chem103. His lectures are usually interesting and he can be quite funny. He is really helpful in office hours and will give hints on whats on the upcoming exam if you go talk to him. Exams can sometimes be harder but a the curve helps a lot. Best professor I've had so far.

Although I found his class to be somewhat difficult, I really enjoyed having Professor Brunold as a teacher. He is probably the most naturally funny professor I have had so far, and he is also quite skilled at keeping the class's attention and clearly communicating course content.

I'm a junior now and he is still the best professor I've had.

Dude is a great professor. His exams are hard but fair based on the material he gives you to study from. He is super friendly if you come in and ask questions for office hours plus he has a sweet accent.

One of the few lecturers who kept his class engaged. His lectures are humorous and all the concepts are very clearly explained with real life applications. I wish I went to class more often as I will probably never have a professor like him again.

He is the best Professor Ive EVER had! He is humorous in his lecture and very patient about every dumb questions I asked. CHOOSE HIM AND U WONT REGRET!!!

Brunold is an amazing professor. His lectures are always engaging and connect concepts to real world topics, and he is extremely helpful outside of class. He also regularly updates the class on the exam curve which allows you to get an estimate of your grade throughout the semester. Chem 103 is super hard but Brunold teaches it well.

Professor Brunold does a perfect job of keeping the class entertaining but also to the point. His lectures are very interactive and he always explains the many examples/problems he uses in class. 10/10 would take one of his classes again.

Thomas is an incredible lecturer and is arguably the best 103 professor from what I've heard. This class is more work than most science classes, but is important for many majors. Don't take it if you're looking for breadth credits. There is preclass homework for every lecture, and homework due every week. Stay on top of work and you'll be okay.

LOVE this man. Chem 103 was pretty hard for me, but it's DEFINITELY doable, you just need to put in the work, especially through practice problems. He's an awesome lecturer and probably the coolest person ever. His exams are very similar to the practice one he puts on Canvas, but do a lot of practice ones.

Chem 103 is a hard class, however Brunold is a great professor and the course is structured in a way that if you pay attention, work hard and take advantage of the resources available to you, it is easy to do well.

Thomas was a amazing prof. to have for chem 103. Chem 103 is a very difficult class and exams are hard but Thomas released really excellent practice exams and material to study from. I would really recommend the CLC resources as well as doing problems from the textbook as he write exams very similar to that!

Prof. Brunold is a good choice. He's extremely vigilant at making sure students understand concepts in lectures and at giving follow up emails about upcoming assessments/lecture notes/due dates.

Professor Brunold is amazing. He is very approachable and understanding of stress and will change deadlines occasionally. He gives great, yet overly detailed example problems in lectures but the same type of problems usually end up on his exams/quizzes. He provides an old test of his which is the exact format of the real test. I wish he taught 104!

Brunold is a good professor that teaches pretty well. However, his quizzes and tests are incredibly hard so be prepared to either struggle on the tests or put in a lot of time to actually get a good grade.

Thomas is THE BEST. Hes so sweet and clearly cared about every student. This class in general requires a lot of work but Thomas provided all the resources he could and offered test questions in his lectures.

Is clear about what is going on in the class, what is coming up, and how to be prepared.

LOVE HIM. he's a sweetheart and super kind. he has 3 exams and a final which were pretty big/heavy on the material. weekly labs or quizzes. he grades on a curve. the lecture was not mandatory but the discussion was. TA's were a hit or miss.

Professor Brunold is an amazing teacher who clearly cares about his students. His lecture sessions went over practice problems that were really helpful in preparing for the exams. His exams were extremely fair and while it wasn't easy, it was always on stuff that was covered. He was extremely patient and truly wanted his students to learn.

Chem 103 is difficult, but the way Brunold teaches it gives every student the best possibility of getting the grade they deserve. His tests are more difficult but he gives a much more generous curve which you will appreciate! He's available for students and does his best to clarify confusing points. Grades the tests in 1 day. Amazing!

I genuinely love this professor so much? I suffer from anxiety and have a hard time asking questions in my classes. However, this prof is so approachable it makes it a lot more easier to ask questions. He's also very considerate and will actually try to help you if you're stuck with something instead of referring you to the help desk.

Love Prof Brunold, super caring and enthusiastic, and he is always encouraging.

Prof Brunold is an amazing guy and an amazing teacher! He shows genuine interest in his students and clearly cares about the material. He wants to see his students succeed! Any email I wrote to him he has responded very kindly to within the hour. The tests are hard and the class is a lot of work, but there are a TON of resources and support to help

I loved professor Brunold so much! He is so sweet and honestly such a good professor. He is very caring and really cares about how well each student improves. This was my first semester at college and I was nervous for chemistry, but he made it so much better. I highly recommend taking chemistry with him if you have to take it.

Thomas shows genuine care towards his students and he really want to see you succeed, no doubt. He loves to answer questions from the students and even willing to stay after class for 40 minutes or longer in order to help students that want to ask questions directly, one-to-one to him. Blessed to have him as my lecturer!!!!

I took Professor Brunold as a first year here at UW. He broke down the difficult concepts of chemistry and makes it much easier to understand. For the class in general, it makes it easier if you took chem in high school but Brunold is always willing to help you understand a hard concept and help you be successful in his class.

Brunold is a great Professor. He is extremely accommodating to late work and curves, and his explanations in lectures are great. He really knows the material. One tip- TAKE NOTES ON THE PRE CLASS. Most of the concrete learning done is in the pre-class and the lecture helps you finalize and expand on the topics.

Brunold is engaging and funny during lectures. Taking good notes and understand pre-class activities (Required before every lecture) is super important. Class is a lot of work but not difficult at all if you keep up, especially if you took ANY chemistry in high school. Tests are somewhat difficult but you get a notecard and a very solid curve.

**Best Chem 103 Professor** Professor Brunold made Chem 103 much more enjoyable from a students perspective. The class was very challenging and time confusing for a general chemistry course. However, Brunold seemed really care to about student development and learning. He goes above and beyond is making sure students are well prepared.

I LOVED having him as a professor. The class is hard, and it will be no matter the professor, but Brunold was willing to help and knew how to keep the mood light. Overall, he was by far my favorite professor and after hearing about other professors for chem 103, he is one of the better ones. Would definitely recommend to anyone taking chem 103.

I came into this semester worried about this class that I heard so much about. Professor Brunold couldnt have been better. I struggled on the first two tests but he gave me a textbook from his office for more practice problems and I beat the test average for the first time in the semester on the third midterm and finished with a B. Take him.

I LOVED having Brunold as a teacher. He was a fair grader and very caring. Most learning is done before class and topics are gone over during lecture. The class was difficult but he made it understandable.

Loved him as a professor. Such a nice guy and really cared about his students. He gives good lectures and posts the slides online in case you miss something. The course itself is challenging but he is ready to answer any questions. Top 24% of the class get an A minimum and the exams are curved. Really enjoyed learning from him!!

I LOVE HIM SO MUCH HES TBE FUNNIEST AND NICEST AND WILL CURVE UR CLASS

Professor Brunold is a very impressive person in many aspects, teaching included. He teaches at his own pace, making sure to cover everything and answer all questions. He is incredibly responsive and very encouraging. He even shifted our entire class average up because he wanted more people to get an A or AB. Overall, try hard and it will pay off.

Prof. Burned was a fantastic teacher for CHEM 103 (I wish I could have him for CHEM 104). He definitely knows what he is talking about, he will give you an extension if necessary, and he seems to genuinely care about your success in the course and understanding the material. Overall my favorite teacher from the semester.

Professor Brunold was such a nice professor and really tried to give you the best chance at succeeding in his class. he would stay late after class for questions and offered study sessions before exams (though the exams were difficult). He made clear what would be expected of you on the exams. Loved his class.

He is an amazing professor and genuinely cares about his students. He's willing to stay a lot after class just to help his students and even encourages it. He is GREAT overall.

Very clear with what you need to know for exams and quizzes. Wants students to do their best and is always willing to stay after lecture to talk and provide assistance.

Dr. Brunold is fantastic. He is very clear on what we need to know for tests and quizzes. He covers the important topics and is very good at explaining and teaching chemistry. His lectures are great, and he frequently cracks small jokes which brightens everyone up. I would HIGHLY recommend Dr. Brunold for chem 103.

Professor Brunold is a fair grader that expects his students to put in effort but gives them every opportunity to succeed. His lectures are funny and engaging and his personality is always positive.

I highly recommend Professor Brunold for Chem 103. He cares very much about his students and will make changes in our favor. Lectures were useful but make sure you do pre-lecture work to prepare for it. He often gives hints for tests and interacts with students on a regular basis in lecture. I wish he was teaching 104!

Professor Brunold's lectures are easy to follow and have good examples of what to expect on an exam. The class overall has a lot of reading and outside work, and if you don't do it, the class is very difficult and the lectures will make no sense.

Chem 103 was an especially hard course, but Professor Brunold is a great lecturer. When I accidentally submitted the wrong pdf for a lab report and only realized once it was graded, I emailed him about it and he was really understanding and helpful!

Thomas was an amazing professor. Although this class wasn't easy and I struggle with test taking he was a great teacher, understanding, personable, and caring. I am grateful that I had him as a professor and would recommend him to any student going into chem. If I could give him 6 stars I would. Thank you Thomas.

Professor Brunold is an amazing professor. Would definitely take again and strongly recommend him for Chem 103!

I absolutely hated chemistry, but Brunold seemed like a good professor who cared about teaching. He was also pretty funny. His class policies were pretty reasonable, and he was easy to reach even though my lecture had 300 students in it. If he ever reads this, I hope he's having a nice day; he deserves it.

Professor Brunold was a great lecturer with some jokes every now and then during lecture. However, the tests were difficult and it was stressful not knowing where I was at in the class based on only exam scores.

Prof Brunold is a thorough professor with a sick Swiss accent. He often offered us answer slides when other profs specifically asked him not to give them to us, and they were always super helpful for the exams. He made certain that if something was on the exam, he gave us at least one example. Super nice guy too if you have to reach out!

Professor Brunold truly cared about students success in the course and be cause he is well known across the department, he has an advantage in being able to make his own rules when it comes to what he thinks is best for his students. He was also very transparent on what we would see on exams.

Brunold was a fantastic chemistry teacher; He made lectures fun. The class is challenging, and exams are tough (the curve is generous). His exams are formatted differently than most 103 classes, having half MC and half SA responses. Be prepared to do a lot of studying, practice problems, etc.

Brunold is an amazing professor and it's clear he cares a lot about his students' success. The class is tough and the workload can be a lot, but if you put time and effort into the pre-class assignments and studying for exams, you should end up with a decent grade.

Professor Brunold always had engaging lectures that went through the major concepts in a very detailed and easy-to-understand way. Although the course itself is time-consuming, Professor Brunold is always willing to be flexible and seems to truly care about both the performance of his students and their overall well-being as well.

Everything is taught in lectures that will be on the test. He is an engaging teacher. Exams are returned on paper which is very nice.

Professor Brunold's lectures are interactive and humorous. He is easily available after lectures or during office hours, and explains concepts one-on-one if a student asks, even if the question isn't within the syllabus. Although the class is challenging, he makes the class feel enjoyable. He deserves every ounce of positivity directed towards him.

Super chill professor. Didn't really talk to him that much but he was super lenient when I was ill with assignments and the lectures are really well designed and engaging. Tests aren't really that hard if you adequately prepare, the practice exams are basically the exams.

Chem is not my strong suit, and I've never really enjoyed it. But hands down I will admit, this guy is a good professor. You can tell he is very smart, and this class is so well organized. Genuine guy, ready to help you, wants his students to succeed.

Brunold is an amazing prof that checks in with is students from beginning to end of class. He's very accessible through emails and understand of unexpected circumstances. He does have an accent, which sometimes makes lectures hard to understand, but he truly cares about his students doing well.

Chemistry 103 has been by far one of the most difficult classes I have ever taken. Both Professor Nathanson and Brunold are very supportive and interactive professors. They explain concepts very throughly and are easy to access for help after class. I would not have passed this class without them.

Hard class but the way he explained it made sense

great professor and very encouraging

Explained fundamental chemistry concepts to students well and was overall pretty nice/caring

Professor Thomas explains complex topics clearly and keeps lectures engaging. Fair exams and always willing to help during office hours. Highly recommend!

Brunold was such a cool guy.

Super nice guy, very caring and passionate. Always engaged students. Would definitely want him again. TA not so good, though. Hit or miss with the TA.

Engaging lectures, has a passion for chemistry, and a cool accent.

LOVE LOVE LOVE Brunold. He was so kind and had a true passion for Chemistry. When you ask him questions, he makes sure he is answering to the best extent he can and truly wants you to understand Chemistry. Chem 103 is notorious for being a difficult "weed-out" class for STEM majors, but he makes it so much easier. Also, he has a cool accent :)

Professor Brunold is an amazing professor- his lectures are very applicable and he goes at a really good pace. He is also genuinely a funny guy and makes us laugh a lot. It's a hard class, but Professor Brunold made it fun/manageable. Overall great guy, 10/10.