He is not one of the most exciting professors, but you could get away with a good grade, if you just do what you are suppose to. He follows the book exactly. As long as you read the book and understand the problems, you should be fine. Make sure that you visit the blackboard regularly and do the sample tests with care. Also, don't forget to attend

easy professor, his lectures are boring,but you can just study from the book and get a good grade. he give sample test, that very similar to the actual test.Overall, easy A

One of the best two teachers in the chemistry department.

He is not very enthustastic but he teaches very well.He follows the book and the syllabus exactly to date which is great.He posts his tests on the blackboard so you know what to expect. he also posts the answers to the assigned homeworks. Once a week he comes early so you can ask him questions and solve problems.He is helpful, just need to listen!

This professor in my opinion was so easy. he gives old exams 2 practice from and the test are like carbon copies of those. I picked up the textbook like 3 times and i got an A+ in the class. His lectures are kinda boring though cauz he teaches like he has to not like he wants to ( Salame is a bit more fun)

excellent prof. Lectures are helpful to learn chemistry.

This prof is so easy, but maybe because I took AP Chem in HS. I never opened the textbook. His practice exams are just like the questions on the test, but changes around the numbers. You can always fight for a few extra points if you want to, he'll give you like 2, which is still good. Def take him.

okay professor,

This was my first time taking Chem EVER and I passed all the exams ! Extremely helpful professor ! Gives you material to study for the exams.

he is a very help ful professor, thorough with the problems and the home works were very help ful... easy to get good grades on his test..just need to pay attention in the class

his class is easy and must pay attention to class becaus e it is on the test. knows how 2 teach and for workshop take Igor or Kenny. they are good. Take this class

a very good professor, easy to understand and extremely helpful. Take Hector if you can as your workshop leader,he's good too. Do all homework cuz similar questions are on test

he was preety understandable. study the past test that he gives for pervious classes because he uses the same format, one or two question might be diffferent

He's a good professor. his lectures are understandable and clear. his tests are really good, if u understand the material u pass.

fantastic

Easy A. his practice exams are almost same as the real ones. very nice person.

Awesome professor!!!!!!!!

Prof. Jans is awesome and amazing...take him...he is very easy when it comes to exams bcz his exams are exactly the same as his practice test...just a few numbers are changed around... definitely recommended...take him...

A really easy and nice professor. He's a Swedish guy that listens to RAP! Just read each chapter, practice the finals he gives you and do the hw and you will get an A.

Pretty good professor! Although, I feel that he focuses too much on unnecessary things before he gets into the meat and potatoes of the chapter. He gives old exams to let you practice from and they're really good in guiding you for the real exam. Sometimes, I do feel that he rushes through lecture pretty fast and expect you to know it.

One of the best professors in CCNY if you fail his class you should reconsider your major.

Excellent professor. Sometimes his lectures can be a bit hard to follow but he's always willing to help and he prepares you well for exams. Highly recommended.

Excellent professor. Provides slides and answers questions you have. Replies to emails within a day. Do take advantage of his tutoring hours (he had a Friday 1-hr session before class for the spring 2012 semester). Clear and honest of class expectations. Grades are quickly calculated for blackboard.

Just attend every lecture, review his notes, and go through every practice exam, you'll get an A. He's not the type to put something he didn't review on the test. He's pretty good.

Very helpful prof. Although I did not do well because of my own study habits he is overall a great professor and does his best help you do well.

Easy tests if you do his practice exams beforehand. You have to study on your own a bit and make sure you understand the concepts, not just the problem-types (though that is important as well). He is very responsive to e-mails and understanding in terms of the online homework. Very fair professor.

He is very supportive for his students, his office is always opened to students whenever they need help.I wish if all faculty members follow his step to help all types of learner.

I just wanna say how amazing he is. He puts in a lot of effort into teaching and he legitimately cares about his students succeeding. The only thing is, you should put in the same effort that Prof. Jans is putting in. Showing up to class isnt enough. You have study too.

Great professor. Exams are very straight forward. Just do practice old exams he posts up on blackboard. You can do really good in his class if you just read the book and his lecture notes. The questions are almost exact. Always willing to help. However, he does go fast so just try to keep up. Overall, Easy class to get an A. Just work really hard.

Great professor. His exams are straightforward, and similar to the past exams, which he puts up online. Between the practice exams, and the MasteringChemistry homework, you don't need to use the textbook or attend the lectures. I got a B+ with little effort (Chem 103 is pretty easy, so other classes would require a bit more effort).

If you do all your work and show some effort and interest in learning the material you will earn your good grade. A lot of material is covered so exams are open book. Professor is also helpful, and make use of office hours when something is not clear. I recommend this class. It changed my whole perspective on chemistry for the better.

One of the better professors that I've had. Very kind and very patient with students. I actually enjoyed his lectures. Study by doing the practice tests and you'll be fine

He's a really easy going guy and his lectures are very straightforward. He gives three midterms and drops one of them. There is online hw so you have to buy the textbook for that and his midterms are modeled after older ones which he posts on Blackboard. Breezed through the class, easy A.

Jans was a great Chem professor. Straight to the point, and the 50 mins lectures were perfect. He's not in it to trick you, and so his tests were representative of the lectures, and the hws were a must to do well!

Professor Jans is my ultimate favorite. I loved his class and his personality. He makes sure you understand the material and answers any questions during lecture. You have to purchase the online HW! Doing the HW helps your grade and helps understand the material some more. He posts practice tests on BB and his tests are just like the practice ones

His lecture is always clear. Just attend the workshop and you will get an A

Professor Jans is an amazing teacher. Work load is very little, I was able to take 4 other classes and take this class. Study for Exams a week in advance and you should be good. Honestly just do the old exams he puts on Black board. No one should ever say prof jans is hard unfair.

Pretty straight forward class. He was a fair grader and his test were hard but not impossible. Nonetheless, you have to study.

The only amazing chemistry professor at ccny! After taking general Chem 2 and orgo I realized that this professor made chemistry easy for his students. He's is the prime example of what a chemistry professor should be like. The material wasn't easy however the professor made it that way. I actually had fun learning chemistry for once! Thanks Jans!

Jans is one of the best professors on ccny. His explanations are clear and his exams are fairly easy, if you practice the homework questions, pay attention on lecture, and look back at his old exams, you will get an A. TAKE HIM!!

He was a life saver! He cares about comments we make and changes his test so that it test our understanding of the material rather than just on past test. He also does not give unnecessary extra work, if you attend the classes and do hw and Chemisty will be a breeze. No textbook or extra reading necessary, he explains everything in lectures.

THE BEST professor I have had at CCNY thus far. DO NOT mistake him for being easy. Its not that he is easy, he just knows exactly what to teach you and what to focus on. Taking the final I realized how well he prepared us for it. TAKE HIM TAKE HIM. Workshops are also very helpful, attend! Do Past Exams !and P.S be careful with lab-not good guidance

the only chem prof to take, if you fail taking him it is on you

Study old exams, and the homework. He is very clear in the lecture and holds review sessions. If you need any help he is willing to help and answer your questions.

extremely helpful and considerate. always have time for the students who are willing to seek help.

Jans made the subject very clear and precise. His lectures are informative and gives you material to study which is usually the same material on the test. Tests are fair as long as you study for it. Just keep practicing problems and the class will be easy. Seriously: If you fail his class, it means you didn't study enough.

Straightforward and nice professor. He will introduce the topics nicely. Just keep practicing problems and you will do well on his tests. Prepared me well for the finals. He gets his Teacher assistant to hold review sessions before tests and finals which was a major help to clear any ambiguities.

Easy A. He's an amazing teacher, his hw's are helpful, and his tests are ridiculously easy. So easy it makes me wonder if I'm prepared for Chem 104 but if you're looking for an easy A, Jans is your guy.

He's a great professor, very clear in what he explains. log into blackboard he posts everything in there even old exams that are way similar to the ones he'll give you. you have to study hard if chem is not your favorite subject. workshop is a key for this course if you want to pass.

Extremely helpful to the students. Tests are very clear.

Great professor is very clear goes over all problems and answers your questions clearly

If you want to just pass the course then he is the one. He always gives review exams before any exams and the exams are basically based on the past review exams. He is very easy. The TA he has is the best, he explains everything and gi over every question. I would recommend him 100%

Jans is the best professor I have ever had. He is extremely clear on the material and rewards you deeply for attendance. He pulls problems out of mock exams, old exams, recitations, and homework. If you do all of your work without googling, you will learn a lot and you will get an A.

Jans's class is very straight forward. (Clear grading criteria) He tells you what to expect. If you have a problem with hw or class just talk to him and he'll help you. Do really well on his first two exams at least. His class requires you to buy a online text book for reading and assignments (around $100) Highly recommend him.

He uses ConnectED so get ready to do homework and readings every two days. Hes tests are not hard but gives little partial credits. Youll need to buy the book because it's 25 percent of the grade His teaching are simple, slide based on class, Lab required

He is a very good professor. I also had a very good TA(which also matters a lot) He gives three tests. drops lowest test grade. Ace two tests, ace final and do homework and you should be fine for the class.

One of the best professors in Chemistry department. Go to his office hours if you can and you will see how much he cares about his students to succeed in his course.

The best chemistry professor in CCNY. His lectures are very clear and precise. Before every exam he gives out practice exams that are just like the real one. He has 3 in class exams and drops the lowest one and a final.

Go to class and be a good student thats it. Always study for his exams even though the concepts are easy... there are always those tricky questions. You'll get old exams so theres no reason you should fail his class or any test for that matter.

Pretty good, you should do well if you keep up with the reading.

Fantastisch.

He is one of a kind. I wish I had him for every chemistry class.

I walked into his class knowing no chemistry, and left with a pretty solid grasp on the subject. His class is cake, as are his exams, and he's very helpful!

Great professor who cares about his students. He will give some past exams and finals to study with. I thought exams were easy, received 100s on them but the average was mid 80s so idk what others did. Just study the past exams!! Have to do the HWs and reading assignment as they are graded. Final was departmental and harder, average was a 70.

Really good professor who cares about his students! Don't get scared from the amount of equation in each chapter. He does all his best to make sure you understand the topic. He gives practice exams and homework assignment which help a lot with the actual exams. Miniproject is another thing that really helps to boost your grade... Amazing prof.!!!

Jans is a respected professor, a good lecturer and he is really funny. Just study the material on your own and you will be fine. Utilize the tutoring services, because if you do not it will only hurt you. Overall I loved Jans and I would so take him again. 3 exams and the final. He also used ALEKS for homework.

Take him and you wont regret it, i wont say hes an easy A but show up to his lectures and attend recitation with REX, hes the lord and savior in chemistry.

Make sure you attend the lectures, recitations and labs. If you don't understand something, don't be afraid to ask the TAs or email the professor directly. ALEKS, the homework system, is really lenient on you. Just practice topics you don't understand on ALEKS for 20-30 minutes a weekday, and you won't have a problem with the homework/exams.

There are total 3 tests (lowest one drop) and a final and there is also homework system called Aleks which is 10% of the grade, really helpful for test 2. For the tests, he posts his old exams. Lab is super easy because my lab instructor is chill and don't miss recitations because that's where u actually learn. btw no need to buy textbook

He goes over many practice problems before tests and doesn't include any curveballs he gives 3 tests drops 1 and a final all very similar to past exams that he attaches on blackboard do those and you're good

Best professor at City college. I hope I get to take him again! If you see his name take him immediately!!!

He's a great professor. My semester was compromised and everything was shifted online because of COVID but he was still good. Lectures are good, but make sure you pay attention or do the ALEKS. ALEKS helps a lot. Exams are easy if you study. He shows practice exams. Basically the same as the exam he will give you. Easy A if you do what you should.

Great professor, helps you understand things. Aleks is a pain but it does help. Take this professor. 3 Lecture exams (lowest score dropped) and Final.

I half-assed everything and still pass with a C. Probably the only chem professor that allows you to do that. Not gonna lie. Lecture and recitation are a waste of time. Also, Aleks (HW) has gotta be one of the worst thing to exist.

The best chem prof at ccny. As long as you do the hw on Aleks and his practice exams, you'll get an A. Lowest exam grade is dropped.

Very nice person. His lecture is very good and he always helps and cares about the students. The online class required more work(Discussion Board + HW + mini project) but has only one midterm and final. The exams are open-book and short-essay questions. He posted old exams for study.

Great Professor, is willing to reason with the students. Very well spaced out Aleks assignments.

His Chem 103 class is not bad. You can pick up most of the topics just by doing homework and breezing through the textbook. His lectures have powerpoints which he makes available for students. You won't regret taking him, as long as you do your work.

I loved having professor Jans and the class, lectures are interesting and extremely helpful if you pay attention. Using aleks was not bad, I would recommend watching videos on specific topics that arent gone over in class or your confused on. The labs were not extremely challenging as well, it sums up what is learned during the lectures.

He is so sweet. He understands his students concerns and willing to extend ALEKS homework. If I could, I would take him again. His exams arent bad, as long as you study. If you do ALEKS homework and study, youll get an A.

ONE OF THE BEST! A TRUE GEM! TAKE HIM IF YOU CAN!!!!!! :)

the homework system, ALEKS, is extremely annoying, and he's lowkey rude if you ask dumb questions lol, but he's 100% truly a gem. lectures are all recorded, labs are half virtual, half in-person, recitation is once a week. stay on top of ALEKS and do his practice exams and there's no reason you shouldn't pass.

The professor is easy going and his grading is clear. I would recommend attending all classes: labs, lectures, and recitations. Be sure to complete your homework! Homework is not only required, but it is amazing practice and review for course material. For exams, practice the old exams he gives you and your grades should reflect your efforts.

Your whole grade is based on Aleks; midterm and finals are based on Aleks problems. Aleks is life.

If you want to do research, he's the guy.

He def the best teacher in CCNY. If u want to do well do the practice exams and make sure you do the ALEK (so annoying) and you can pass.

The professor makes all lectures accessible and he is very accessible outside of class. He is very easy going and gives extensions on hw, just ask. Explains concepts really well. Aleks, which is the homework system is EXTREMELY helpful. Your grade is truly the amount of effort you put in.

Jans is a great professor, I can see why he's been working at cony for 20+ years. The main things I liked is that he provided past exams so we can have an idea of what to expect, records lectures, and extends Aleks HW if needed. Aleks is really annoying but helpful in the long run, do it early to avoid pressure

Best professor there is for Chem 10301.

literally such a good professor, hes so good at what he does i wish i had him for 104, he gives tests from previous semesters and the real test will be almost exactly like the practice, go to office hours because hes also very nice

Professor Jans had a clear grading criteria and provided us with past exams which mimicked the actual exams. He hosted extra review sessions before exams where he walked through multiple problems. Attendance is not required but he awards an extra 1% towards your final grade for attending most lectures.

Took Prof. Jans for Env. Organic Chemistry. He was amazing-- he truly wants to see his students succeed. Do yourself a favor and show up to class, he is worth it. He was always lenient when students had outside issues to deal with, and always accessible through email. A really great last chem class; topics are difficult at times, but manageable!!!

Urs jans is literally one of the best teachers I had. Going in I was afraid I wouldn't be able to handle it but he made it so easy with recorded lectures, similar old exams and similar to alex homeworks. Teachers really do matter a lot and choosing Urs is the best choice. Remember, alls well that ends well my fellow peers. Enough glazing. Hes great

After dropping biology, I took chem with Urs Jans and can honestly say that he is the most knowledgeable professor I have ever had. He responds quickly to emails, making him very reliable. Honestly, if you focus on doing the ALEKS hw and study before tests, you should be fine 100%. He does have an option to do lectures online as well. No regrets.

He is amazing. I would recommend him to everybody. He is very caring and understanding. I wish every professor was like him. I highly recommend this professor!

amazing professor! provides everything you need to succeed in the course you just have to be present and pay attention. exams were exactly like practice exams and he is generous with grading. allows you to join both in person and online as he understand we have other commitments. absolutely the best professor ive ever had!!!

The homework assignments are assigned on ALEKS, and you get to keep track of your progress and request extensions when needed. You can attend his lectures in person or online, which was nice. Most of his review sheets are based on his past exams, which can be good practice for his midterms. He's a great professor who wants his students to excel.

Fantastic professor! Took chem before at another school and had to drop. He made chem easy. Lectures are also streamed online and recorded. Fair amount of Aleks but they all help a lot with the exams. Literally gives us his previous years' exams to practice and goes over the questions in class so exams are super straightforward. Good at explaining

Professor Jans is one of the best chem professors and his exams are so similar to the samples he posts. He also lets you drop one of the midterm grades and he actually cares about making sure his students understand the material. Definitely recommend taking this professor.

Great professor for chem lectures are very detailed and teaches in a nice and simple way. Exams for this class are very easy to prepare for as the sample exams are very similar to the actual exams even the final wasn't that bad to prepare for.

I don't usually write reviews but I have to give credit where it's due. Professor Jans is amazing, helpful and accessible outside class. Would definitely take him again. The class consists 3 midterms(1 gets dropped), final, lab, ALEKS(hw) and reaction. Lastly, lectures are recorded.

Highly recommend! He has lecture recordings online in case you couldn't make it in-person. He explains concepts very well and goes over example problems during lecture time. His exams look super similar to the past ones. Also 1% extra credit if you have decent attendance.

Prof Jans is a gem - makes a tough class doable. Ace the Aleks homework and practice exams, and unstuck study will be a great study aid. Attend all classes for the best chance at an A.

Great professor. Responds to emails all the time and his exams are very similar to the sample exams he uploads. Lectures are clearly taught and easy to follow. Lectures are also recorded and uploaded online.