I loved his class! Possibly the easiest chemistry teacher ever! If you do bad in this course, then you are a moron and need to go to high school chemistry!

He is a fair teacher. If you study very hard & do all the practice problems at the end of the chapter, you'll do good. He also is willing to help students outside of class. I thought he was a nice teacher.

u will get an easy B if you listen to what he says , nice and easygoing , i liked his class , if u r a female , u should take this class , it would a lot easier :) , just take it and avoid other professors because he is the best at UMKc

This class was pretty cool. Sometimes a bit boring, but overall...great!! Definitly recommend this class to everyone, especially females! Can be pretty funny at times and also very nice to look at! What a GREAT sight!!!

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Sometimes goes too much into detail over small things.

The coursework can be challenging and requires a bit of effort. Students are expected to apply basic concepts to more advanced problems in weekly homework and take home quizzes. Professor is very personable and makes himself available to students with questions.

Dr. Todor Gounev is perhaps the most knowledgeable professor I've ever had. His tests can be a bit tricky, but his aim is to get all his students to pass. He also sometimes let you drop without assesment later than most professors, so no worries about passing.

Wonderful guy! He is as fair as they come. Tests are fair and if you try at all you will be successful! Best professor at UMKC!

He is pretty clear in his expectations.

great prof

nice teacher.

he is a GREAT PROF! he is very clear and the way he structures his class is even better! thats what i like most-he is very fair. he really gives u many chances to succedd and does alot to help you out. he is kinda bad a responding to emails but if you go up to him to get help he is very good. overall, a very very good prof. who can actually teach!

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He is such a awesome prof!!! He knows his material VERY well! if you try to listen and understand I guarentee that you will understand the material.His expectations are very clear and his tests are fair. Hwk is a bit difficult.CPS pts -extra credit.Grade shouldn't be a concern if you try. Great personality, the best prof I've had in a long time!!

he reads straight from his notes mostly but his tests are very straightforward and fair. he has a practice test for each exam and does a review on his own time.where he basically gives you the test. clicker pts are bonus. just wants his students to do well.has a sense of humor

Easy classes and labs were a breeze!!! Lectures can seem to drag on, but overall I think he's a fantastic teacher!

The best. Absolutely loved taking Organic Chem with Gounev in the summer. 2 semesters worth of material in 8 weeks. . a lot of work, but the material was well presented and prof was always helpful.

In general, this was a very easy class, as long as you made the effort. Be careful on tests- there are only 25 Q's so it's easy to mess up and get a bad grade. DO NOT BUY THE TEXTBOOK! I didn't use it once. Lectures drag on forever, but still come to class! Clicker points are bonus. When added to my final, my grade went from a C- to a B.

He is obviously very interested in Chemistry. The concepts were hard, but he made them look easy. He gives you excellent notes online and expects you to print them off- attending class is extra credit. Not bad to look at, either. The homework is hard- I advise buying the student solutions manual and the student study guide for help (and answers).

He is a great guy, but man, this isn't high school! He speaks at a very basic level, which is excellent for those new to the field, but also a little tedious for those who grasp the concepts quicker. With a class of 300 though, I guess it can't be helped. Don't buy the textbook, save yourself $170 and use it to buy a printer for the notes onthe net

Class is very easy if you have background in chemistry. Make sure to go to exam reviews right before the tests. He outlines basically every type of question that will be on the exam. Make sure to NEVER buy the book. All reference tables can be looked up on the internet. Gounev doesn't do a push up, he pushes the earth down.

I had Dr. Gounev both for General Chemistry 211/212 and Organic Chem 320 in the summer. First off he is very clear with his notes and explains things very well and an easy to understand way, which is impressive as Organic is sometimes difficult to understand. As mentioned before, it doesn't hurt that he's very gorgeous and hunky.

People who have him for chem 1&2 say he is easy. For organic chemistry, it's going to be a busy summer (med students- taking cell bio w/ this class). His exams are fair. Keep up with the material and the night before a test memorize the topics! I got a 100 on one exam b/c I made sure to study every day, and I memorized the topics the night before.

He helps you alot by giving you the topic for every question the day before the test, he gives sample tests which are very similar and his hw is sometimes hard but the questions come straight from the book so it helps if you have the solutions manual

OMG he is so hot how his sweat glistens in the lights of the bunsen burner. He made those three days the best of my life. Chem Rules........

Dr. Gounev is very knowledgeable about a lot of topics, and he's really helpful when you have a question for him. He's also cooperative and a really nice man if you speak with him. ALSO very attractive... I think if he flexed his pecs he could rip through his shirt. ;)

He's a better teacher than any chem teacher I had in high school. The homework is REALLY hard, though. The tests aren't easy, but they're way easier than the homework. I skipped most of the classes and still got a B.

Awsome teacher!!!!

A great teacher. He just does follow his powerpoints and expects you to learn the material from the powerpoints. His tests arent that hard if you study for the test, the homework does suck but you can get help from other students. A nice teacher overall.

Professor Gounev is a great teacher. He sticks to the powerpoints. While attendance is not mandatory, you want to show up for clicker points. Those really helped my grade. Make sure to look over practice tests because they are really similar. AND go to his review session he tells you the topics of every question of the test! Great teacher!

Although he teaches off the powerpoint only, his homework does challenge you even though it only equates to 1% of your grade. Would have been nice if it had been more! Exams were challenging due to the short amount of time of you are a slow test taker like I am. Other than that, if you cant handle a 740am class, you arent going to be able to tolera

Very good professor. The homework is extremely useful. If you're terrible at chem, go to the SI classes. If you're good or OK but need help, go to the tutor labs, and you'll get an A.

Class? Hardest class I've ever taken. However, he's very helpful. When emailed with questions, he explained very quickly. Although his accent is intriguing, the lectures are like a lullaby (energy drink required).

Dr. Gounev is very helpful and yes the homework is very hard but he makes you think about the question so when you get to the test it is very easy.

Nice guy, great accent. Don't bank on bringing your grade up through homework. Find old tests to study (they're the same each year). Attendance quizzes will force you out of bed at 7:40AM, but you could show up 10 minutes before class is over just to see if your name is called.

HE IS FAIR. HIS HOMEWORK HELPS YOU LEARN GEN CHEM. HE IS DECENT AND CARING. TAKE THIS GUY

He is very fair. Use his practice tests from his website and if you can get your hands on old tests (via sororities or fraternities) practice with those. His test review sessions are also helpful. It is also worth going to class and taking the attendance quizzes for bonus points.

REALLY EASY

easy,study old tests.old tests are very helpful.take him he is awesome!

Study old tests and the practice test that he posts and you'll be golden. You should be able to get 100% on all 4 exams if you do that. The final is harder than the other tests though, so make sure you do well on the first 4 to buffer your grade for the final. Good looking guy. Take this class. It's not bad at all.

Extremely easy A. It does make me nervous to take the MCAT next year however because I only learned how to do well on his tests. (GET OLD EXAMS) The homework is awful. Just yahoo answer the questions. He is an easy guy to get along with but there is really no reason to go to class. The final isnt hard its basically old test questions

Dr. Gounev is a great teacher, the lectures are interesting, is just a lot of material. It can get confusing but the old exams and power points are extremely helpful. Very good looking & sexy accent. You should be able to get a good grade in this class

Professor Gounev is very nice & is willing to help, just meet him during office hours. Chem 211 is very hard & I felt this class had A LOT of "busy work" from homework-LearnSmart all while preparing for the exam it can be very difficult & hard to keep up with. Lectures are boring.Best Advice, STUDY OLD EXAMS for understanding or your grade is DONE.

Homework is somewhat challenging, but doable. He is very clear and specific about the material, very approachable and explains very good.

Gen Chem with Gounev is very similar to chemistry learned in high school. It is a good prep for Organic. The worst part is the class being early, but past that, it isn't too bad.

He uses the power point utility to teach the course effectively, furthermore he is open for questions and he also offers amazing extra credit opportunities simply by showing up to class and answering the clicker questions literally over the material he just covered.

Dr. Gounev is fair. All of the power points are online. He records his lectures so if you need to re-watch a specific part of lecture you can. His tests leave marginal room for error (25 questions - 200 pts). He can be confusing at times, but that's probably just the subject of study. Overall, he is a very good instructor and I'd take him again.

Gounev lectures straight from his powerpoints, which he posts online. It makes it really appealing to skip class, but if I went to class and paid attention I did much better than trying to learn it on my own. I'm not very interested in Chemistry, but still ended up with a high A in this class. Go to his study sessions before exams!!

Dr. Gounev reads from the powerpoints in class. He expects students to put in a lot of work but he is willing to help students during office hours, after class, and SI exam reviews.

Dr. Gounev's lectures were easy to follow, and correlated to what he expected students to know on exams.

This class isn't that bad if you are willing to put in the work. You don't necessarily have to come to class (you do get 3% bonus if you do); however, that means you have to read the book and do practice problems outside of the HW to do well or you won't pass. His old tests are floating around, so take advantage of them. It's CHEM so quit whining!

Do not buy a textbook!!! There is no HW assigned from them, nor readings. His lectures are boring, and his test formating is exactly the same every year; the questions are the same, but the numbers in the problem are different. Use the most up-to-date old exams to study because he changes 2 Q's every year. I would still recommend going to class.

Dr. Gounev is a good teacher honestly. He explains everything that is on his powerpoint clearly and doesn't vaguely reference things which is what I had problem with my highschool chem teachers. Anything unclear you can get if you just rewatch his lectures. Go to si for test reviews! Your grade is based off your tests.

Dr. Gounev is a good teacher. Everyone complains about how rude and inconsiderate he is but he is just honest and direct. You really have to work for your grade and the SI sessions are VERY helpful. There are 4 exams and a final and homework for every chapter. This class is a test based class, do good on your tests. You do get a drop test as well.

Dr. Gounev is a good professor who clearly cares about the subject he teaches. If you go to class and study outside of it, you will do great! Dr. Gounev is also available outside of class and responds to emails fairly quickly to help resolve any misunderstandings.

I never went to a lecture and I have an A in the class. Just study old tests, the extended SI packets, and the practice tests on his website and you will get an A.

Short online homework assignments every chapter and multiple choice exams. Gives you slides, extra credit, old exams to study from, and a drop exam. Material that you're tested over is very accessible and put in terms that are easy to understand.

Don't read the textbook. Lectures are optional if you do homework, read the slides, and go to gounev's sessions. You can get by without the extra credit by studying, but the in class questions are pretty nice for your final grade.

- Tends to overexplain on certain topics, but I would prefer teachers who overexplain vs. teachers who underexplain. - Chapter homework ?'s are tougher than actual test ?'s. I redid homework quesitons to help study for tests. - Using his sample tests was the most beneficial tool.*** - He held review sessions for each exam. GO TO THESE!

Dr. Gounev is intimidating but is a really nice guy. His tests are very easy to pass as long as you know the practice tests down to a T. He's very straightforward, funny, and cuts right down to the chase. Make sure you answer poll questions correctly, bc every right answer is extra credit. He is also very good looking, 7:40 AM lecture is worth it.

Chem 211 is a TOUGH class with 450 students too. But Gounev makes the complicated topics easier to approach and even though the homework is tough he is very easy to reach if you need help or have questions Make a study group, know the practice tests and quizzes and make lots of flashcards!

Gounev is a great guy and a great teacher. His grading setup makes you try hard but rewards you for your efforts. He gets back with you quickly on homework questions and is available after class if you have something you want to discuss. He doesnt just make you memorize material, he makes sure you truly understand fundamental chemistry concepts.

If you're used to things coming easily to you, Gounev's class is going to be rocky. Generally, you're going to have to work hard to get good grades on the homework, but the difficulty of the homework sets you up well for the exam. He's funny and answers questions you have in a tough-love way. If, sensitive find a tutor instead. Poll Q's are EC

A lot of students dislike him because he can appear stern and cold a lot of the times. I like his straightforward approach and i feel that you are supplied with more then sufficient information and resources to get an A. I have heard he can be very intimidating if you go to his office hours. He does not and will not curve tests.

If you pay close attention to lecture and make sure you truly understand the material, you can take a lot away from this class. His PowerPoints are presented in a very analytical way which I really like. Yes, he is a bit intimidating, but I think he is a nice person at heart. Good impression on me for my first year of college chemistry classes.

Very straightforward. Tells you exactly what you need to know for the test and provides sample tests and other resources to help you study. Lectures are WAY too early for my taste but that's out of his control.

To the freshman wanting to know if Gounev is horrible: he's not. While he lacks the feeling of reliability and doesn't seem approachable always, he is truly a very good professor and it takes a mature student to see that. He doesn't give hand-outs, his class format requires you to study and understand the concepts or you fail, simple as that.

If you need hand holding, look elsewhere. If you need to brush up on your Chemistry Id recommend taking a prep class prior to enrolling; I did. Offers up to 15% EC on your final test with class participation throughout the semester. He is very fair, presentations are clear, grading is in the students favor. This is college, not preschool.

He was a good prof. I took AP chem in HS, and that was really helpful. To be honest, I only went to a few lectures and didn't attend SI sessions; and I still managed to scrape by with an A. If you don't have prior chem experience, I can see why this would be a hard class though. I think a lot of freshmen just struggled with the adjustment to uni.

I took gounev & he is not that bad. I would just say make sure you do the POLLS, because they add up at the end of the semester. This boosted my grade so much when it came to extra credit. He also DROPS the lowest test score. I would say don't study his notes or homework but study his old exams (search for them).

I believe people are a little too hard on Dr. Gounev. Lectures can be boring, as the 7:40am MWF doesn't help his case. However, he is very approachable and his exams are straightforward. The exams are 20-25 multiple choice questions out of 100. I recommend attending his review sessions and completing his practice exams, then you will find success.

I had him for lab this semester and it was incredibly easy. Literally just do what him or the TA's tell you to do and it's an easy A. It's just a short quiz and lab report every week. You could do half the lab experiment wrong and still get an A on the report. Don't overcomplicate it and ask if you have questions. He's super chill!

On your first day Dr. Gounev can look very intimidating but once you begin to know him it is clear he cares a lot about his students. If you have any questions he (or his TA's) will answer it quickly and correctly. He makes it an easy lab to get an A, just take your time and it is easy enough.

Had this professor for Chem Lab (211). Pretty lenient, as long as you do your lab and submit the report you will do perfectly fine in the class. Dr. Gounvev was very helpful with any questions as well.