3.1

Veronica Wheaton

Chemistry - American River College

3.1
Quality
4.2
Difficulty
23%
Would Retake
126
Reviews
3.1
Quality
4.2
Difficulty
3.2
Helpful
3.0
Clarity

23%

Would Retake

126

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Rating Distribution
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What Students Say

I don't think she likes teaching

CHEM310 - 1.0 rating

The worst prof on campus I dont recommend her even to my enemies

CHEM310 - 1.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

93%

Textbook Required

40%

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Based on 28 grades
Most common grades:
B (8)
Drop/Withdrawal (7)
B+ (6)
Grade Distribution
A(1)B(9)C(6)D(11)F(2)A-/B+(6)
Based on 39 reported grades
B: 8
Drop/Withdrawal: 7
B+: 6
C: 3
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Tough Grader (14)
Tough grader (10)
Participation matters (9)
Skip class? You won't pass. (7)
Test heavy (7)
LECTURE HEAVY (5)
TEST HEAVY (5)
Lots of homework (5)
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CHEM430

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Reviews (126)
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CHEM305
Aug 21, 2008

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CHEM305
Oct 27, 2008

She is a good professor but very sarcastic. Her tests are hard because she writes her own tests. If your into that sort of thing take her!!!! She thinks she is helping you by doing this but she?s not. You can study your butt off and still do poorly. She will give you a lot of help but over all she can only teach the material one way. She gets mixed

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CHEM305
Oct 27, 2008

from my class mates. Some lover her, some hate her. If you do poorly she tells you it?s because you either don?t study or don?t study enough. She likes to tell you that you need to rethink the field of interest you are going into if you do poorly on the tests. Over all she is nice, but her teaching methods could use some improvements.

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CHEM305
Nov 11, 2008

Wheaton is great!! Chemistry by no means is easy, but Wheaton will help you get through it. She extended her office hours to form a study group to help her students. She is not interested in everyone getting an A. She wants you to understand Chemistry...and now I actually do!!! Go figure!LOL

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CHEM305
Nov 11, 2008

She gives a "What is it About" worksheets for every chapter. If you do those and use her office hours/study group you should do fine. Don't expect an A if you dont work for it.

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CHEMI305
Nov 14, 2008

relates chemistry to life. Helped a lot. Best teacher ever!

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CHEM305
Nov 23, 2008

SHE is funny and keeps you interested in class. However if the class blows a test, she takes it very personally and gets pissed at us. She makes chemisty easier to relate to because she makes it relate to "real life"-- Much better than any old white guy teaching this class.

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CHEM305
Dec 10, 2008

I think prof. Wheaton is an awesome teacher. Yes she's tough and writes her own tests,but when you take advantage of her office hours she is extremly helpful with any questions. her pace is fast but I found that I really learned this stuff(of course it helps to study too.) chem isn't easy overall.

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CHEM305
Dec 18, 2008

She reminds you of your mother who always tries to cheer you on no matter how much you mess up. Takes time to out of her own life to be there for her students. Passionate and knowledgable about chemistry and wants you to know it and not just memorize just for the class itself. Great professor and a comedian too!!

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CHEM305
Jan 6, 2009

chemistry is super hard no matter what..but this teacher makes it alot easier.shes so nice and really cares about her students. i love her...shes a wounderful teacher!!!! she does everything she can to help you out.

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CHEM305
Jan 23, 2009

Proof. Wheaton is really nice person, but she give very hard tests. There is no multiple choice you have to write all the answers with your own words. English my Second language and for me it was very hard.I got B,

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CHEM305
May 5, 2009

Wheaton land is the place to be!! Very difficult class if never taken chem before..she is great at teaching and the comparisons to everyday life with chem examples..got to do the work, and study the "what is it about" and you will make it.. she is funny and you will have a great time learning in her class!! Best teach ever!

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CHEM305
May 13, 2009

Professor Wheaton is a cool teacher. She is fun and funny. You will like being in her class. Make sure that you take good notes cause if you just copy everything that is on the overhead you will miss the information when she's explaining it. The tests were tricky so pay attention to the wording. This class is hard, but study and you'll do just fine

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CHEM305
May 17, 2009

Very nice teacher, probably one of the nicest I have ever had. But if you cannot acclimate to her teaching style you will struggle all semester. I have taken, Physics, Botany, Microbiology... and other hard courses. But I have never sturggled so much with a teachers certain way of teaching. Make sure you are ready to learn in a different way.

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CHEM305
May 18, 2009

it is hard,but fun

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CHEM305
May 22, 2009

wheaton is an aweosme instructor! her teaching style isn't for the weak of heart but she's so helpufl and gives opportunitys for extra credit on the tests adn its easy to get at least a C if not B as long as you show up and do all the work and do a good deal of studying before the tests.. overall not that hard compapred to other teachers.just study

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CHEM305
Oct 12, 2009

very unique way of teaching. relates chemistry to ral life situations. funny at imes. but testing is a different story. horrible tests and quizzes. "think about it's" (study guide) is extremly useless. tests or "mental challenge" (exams) are worth 150 pts each. book was a waste of money. wouldnt recommend taking her.

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CHEM305
Nov 29, 2009

She is so helpful and many give bad reviews because they hate the subject. I hate chemistry but she made it easier to comprehend and interesting and funny. The class is tough that is a given. Study and go to office hrs if you are struggling and you will do fine. :)

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CHEM305
Dec 6, 2009

DO NOT TAKE THIS TEACHER I DONT CARE IF SHE IS YOUR LAST RESORT! horrible horrible teacher. dont get mne wrong ou do learn BUT you will fail all tests. no multiple choice tests no open book her class is torture. find another professor quickly cause professor wheaton is just not the one to be with, very nice lady but horrible at teaching

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CHEM305
Dec 21, 2009

Chemistry is hard but Wheaton can help you pass the class I got A. To pass her class you need to spend a lot of time.

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CHEM305
Dec 31, 2009

She is a passionate teacher and loves her job. However, she is not a very good teacher. I liked her as a person but not as a professor. Tests are very difficult and you really need to study hard. About half the students dropped the course within the semester. Though I passed the class, I know many who didn't. Would not recommend her.

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CHEM305
Apr 22, 2010

Put it this way, She is the hardest teacher you will ever have but if you're a nursing major she makes A&P seem like cake compared to what you'll go through in her class. For that matter I am glad I took her class. I barely passed with a C and have never stressed or studied so hard in my life but it was worth it!

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CHEM305
May 17, 2010

Read the Book. Ms. Wheaton is a great instructor if you apply yourself. She will not carry you thru the class,but she makes it interesting. But you have to read the book and apply what you read.She will help you anyway she can.Taking beacon and going to her during her office hours and ask questions helps alot.

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CHEM305
May 24, 2010

Loved this class. Really enjoyed her VERY different teaching style. She will try hard to help students and is available during her office hours for questions. Beacon is a must because she doesn't go backwards in class! Tests are HARD, not multiple choice but answers can be worth partial credit. Be prepared to study!!

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CHEM305
Jun 4, 2010

DO NOT TAKE THIS PROESSOR. i have never studied that much in my lfe when i had her class, she makes chemistry harder than it needs to be.I think she takes pleasure in torturing students, she needs to realize that chem isnt the only clss some ppl are taking. do not take this professor. chem is already hard but she makes it 10x's harder.!

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CHEMCHEM
Sep 13, 2010

Do not take Chem w/ "Queen Wheaton" because she takes pleasure in "slamming your face in the dirt". She sets her students up for failure and enjoys doing so.

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CHEM305
Nov 4, 2010

Wheaton's a strict teacher but she made it so fun! I'll never regret taking her cause A+P was not hard cause of her. Shes faithful in her students n they want 2 study n listen 2 her lectures. Just breifly read the chapters bfor n do the study guides in book in the end each chp. in the book and u will get an A on any test. Got a B in the summer! :D

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CHEM305
Nov 19, 2010

She is a Fun,intelligent lady but NOT for someone who is very new in chem.BELIVE WHAT SHE SAYS AT THE BEGINNING OF THE CLASS "I'll SLAM YA FACE IN DIRT or WHATEVER SHE WARNS U" For real people IF U DON'T USE TO APPLY CONCEPT QUESTIONS which mean you dont know it good enough to play w/her. "GO DROP IT" BUT if u r good in her class,u'll be a very int

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CHEM305
Dec 1, 2010

Do not take this teacher, save yourself a wasted class.She is a nice person but she wasnt clear on anything.If you do take her,your better off just studying the book,and not going to class.

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CHEMCHEM
Dec 12, 2010

She is a hard teacher. She gives to many assignments and you lose lots of points in the beginning because you are not used to her quizzes every lecture. It took me lots of time doing neverending homeworks, labreports and so on. And I had to study on my own. Lectures are really bad. Labs were good though.

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CHEM301
Dec 27, 2010

She is crazy and says so herself. She will stop teaching and just sit down if people dont understand the material. She sets the class up to fail for pleasure. An example of this is when she took an entire lecture period to go over the basics of O Chem and did not allow us to take notes or enough time on the slides, then gave us a test the next day.

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CHEM305
Jan 9, 2011

Got a A in her class. I hated chemistry going in and now I'm taking CHEM 400 (General Chemistry) just for the fun of it. She's tough because she wants you to learn. Anyone who takes this class will be well prepared for upcoming classes. She weeds out the people who are just going through the motions and those who really want to learn.

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CHEM400
Mar 29, 2011

Covers the subject well, but tests are very hard. Lab's are weighted heavy on your grade and are graded fairly easy, just make sure lab write ups look like they had effort put into them. Don't stress about getting D's on her exams, I had 2 and managed to pass with a B because other assignments are graded easy. Get on her good side!

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CHEM310
Apr 21, 2011

Chemistry is time consuming. Her lectures are right from the book so if you read and practice you will be well prepared for the regular tests. Her big exams are challenging. She expects you to study, participate and learn the information so you are not a dummy going into chem 400. You have to put adaquite effort into her class to succeed.

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CHEM305
May 2, 2011

ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL! Just remember to listen to what she says, she knows what shes talking about. She loves her students and does her absolute best and expects the same from you. So if you cant work hard or listen, dont bother.

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CHEM305
May 3, 2011

She is not and easy A teacher, you actually learn. She goes over the material word by word if she feels the class does not get. Extremely respectful and nice, the only people that would not like her are ones that do not REALLY try. You have to study! If you study and make sure you understand the material, you will do just fine.Listen to every hint!

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CHEM400
May 10, 2011

wonderful teacher! very helpful and understanding if she see's you trying to actually learn! labs worth a lot of points so it really boosts you if you do well on them but not so well on the exams (those are kinda hard) still got a B! :)

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CHEM305
May 11, 2011

The best teacher! She is so helpful and clear during her lectures. I wouldn't mind taking her again for a higher chemistry class. Great person altogether. You can get a good grade in her class as long as you study.

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CHEM305
May 11, 2011

Wheaton is a WONDERFUL professor. She cuts out all of the BS that you dont need to know and gives you straight forward the important stuff... I tell everyone I know to sign up for her class, she is great.

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CHEM305
May 23, 2011

Wheaton is the best professor you will ever have! Take advantage of all the help she offers and you will do great in the class. She has the biggest heart and only wants to help her students. She is an amazing person and I am so lucky to have taken a class with such a great person! She is the best and whoever says otherwise is crazy! Take her!

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CHEM300
May 26, 2011

She is a good techer but she can be very hard. You must go to class to know everything she is teaching and you must take notes, and not just jot down stuff write down things so you understand

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CHEM300
May 26, 2011

She is a wonderful teacher, she has a good heart and will do what dshe can for you to pass but you have to take her class serious, dont take her kindness for weakness!! But above all she is great but she can be hard or another word for her is SERIOUS!!

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CHEM305
Jul 22, 2011

LOVED Queen Wheaton! She is the best professor I've ever had! She makes you work for your grade but you will love doing it! This class involves a lot of studying so get a tutor. Professor Wheaton is always available to help! Just ask!

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CHEM310
Nov 1, 2011

Wheaton is an amazing person! She loves teaching and makes Chemistry fun. She is mainly verbal and will not let you write alot. This class will be hard if you make it that way study alot go to tutoring and learn your NOMENCLATURE and you will do great. She is human and very approachable! One awesome person and professor.

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CHEM310
Nov 14, 2011

Berated & belittled us alot for not following directions on a quiz: circle the correct answer, and write the letter in the margin. We had never had to do this before. She moved a test up from 7 days away to 2 days away. Didn't tell us until the class before the test. And, example of an allotrope? Diamond and coal. No, marked wrong!

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CC310
Nov 15, 2011

She is very nice and loves her students. She tries to prepare students for chem 400. If you don't have chem background don't take her I got W in her class but next semester i will take her class cuz i know i will be well prepared for chem 400 after all my major is biochem...

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CHEM310
Dec 16, 2011

Wheaton is awesome!!! You can tell she truely cares about her students and wants everyone to succeed. As long as you come to class, take notes, read the book, and do hw, you will get a good grade. Chem is time consuming but, you get what you put in. I highly recommend taking her for chemistry!

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CHEM310
Dec 16, 2011

Don't take with her, that's all I can say. I tried a lot in this class, and I ended up with B. It doesn't make sense taking her class, and I am pretty sure you guys have hard time to get A.

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CHEM310
Dec 16, 2011

Wheaton is a good teacher. You just have to understand where she is coming from. Be prepared to learn. She may not appear approachable.. but really she is. She does truly want people to succeed and she has a huge heart.

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CHEM310
Dec 19, 2011

She's helpful in the way that she makes it easy to memorize different rules, and her lectures are clear and easy to understand. But when it comes to the exams and quizes the clarity goes to a -10. The questions are very hard to understand and broad, but she grades down if you answer too much or too little. She is VERY UNAPPROACHABLE.

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CHEM300
Apr 18, 2012

she is a great teacher, but can be very blunt to say how you are doing(as a student) if you dont keep up. very helpful one on one and understanding if you give her notice prior. if you dont take school seriously than dont take her becuase she is very helpful but only to ppl that want to help themselves.

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CHEN310
Apr 18, 2012

Do NOT take her if you are expecting to coast. You must read the text because there is only so much she can cover in lecture and chemistry is a difficult topic. As long as you keep up with the reading, do the hw well before the test, preferably right after she covers it in class, you will do well. Review notes! Quizes & exams are worth ~60%.

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CHEM310
Apr 28, 2012

She is a great teacher and very sweet, don't listen to the whiners, if u want to be successful in chem 400 , she is the best choice. If u take notes, and attend lectures you will be fine, also asks questions after class, she will be very open to answer, and very sweet. She makes chemistry an everyday topic! Take her

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CHEM310
Apr 30, 2012

Wheaton is a good professor, she wants you to take responsibility over your studies, she is preparing the students for grade school. She is happy to answer questions most of the time but sometimes she is in bad mood , I kinda understand her she has 100 ppl asking her question...to get an A, study, go to beacon, study, practice.

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CHEM310
May 8, 2012

Wheaton is a cool teacher. Intimidating to some but open to those that show interest and ask for help. She does her part in preparing for class, so she expects the same from you and does not answer trivial questions. Her exams are tough but understand the concepts and do the homework, and you'll be fine. This course was a great recap for CHEM400!

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CHEM310
May 8, 2012

she is AMAZING!!she may come off a little scary but she is caring and overall a great professor. be prepared to work hard tough stay on top of the game and she will always be there to help you. great prep for chem400 which im taking with her next semester

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CHEM310
May 22, 2012

Low quality of teaching. I do not recommend that instructor.

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CHEM400
Oct 29, 2012

With Wheaton you have to stay on task. She is very quick and she expects you to work. She is best to ask questions at her office hour, trying to ask her in lecture is kind of embarrassing. I am not fond of her style but she knows her stuff and she knows it well. Take her if you're already good in the subject, if you suck don't!

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CHEM400
Nov 11, 2012

Great instructor! Very good at explaining chemistry in everyday terms. It's a hard class and she has some hard tests but if you try on your labs and homework you'll get good grades on them.

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CHEM400
Nov 21, 2012

"This train is about to start moving. Buckle up or remember to tuck and roll on your way out." Wheaton is a very good teacher. She knows everything there is to know about chem. PAY ATTENTION in class. Tests are really hard. Very good person to talk to and is understanding and helpful. There is a lot of work in this class. Be ready to work.

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CHEM400
Nov 23, 2012

very hard teacher....didnt like class at all...take someone else if possible. Have to work extremely hard for your grade. and she grades really hard too

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CHEM400
Nov 29, 2012

Didnt enjoy the class. Didnt learn at all. She grades very very harsh. Take someone else if possible. You will get ALOT of work. Very hard Professor

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CHEMCHEM
Dec 21, 2012

she is not a very good teacher.Tests are very difficult no multiple choice tests no open book her class is torture. find another professor quickly cause professor wheaton is just not the one to be with, very nice lady but horrible at teaching

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CHEM400
Jan 11, 2013

Bet the negative comments are from students who didn't open the textbook or spend additional time studying material outside of lecture. You need to do your part as a student too! W is amazing & cares about her students! Wish I could have her for all my science classes! Don't fall behind! Go to office hours, she will help you figure it out!

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CHEM400
Apr 8, 2013

She is the best teacher ever!!do not listen to bad comments, they are just from lazy ppl. I wish I have her for chem 401 and 420/421. I took her for chem 400 and got an A, if you do the homework, do the lab and read the textbook before class you will do great! But nor slackers neither babies will do well in her class.chem 400 is not easy!

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CHEM305
Apr 9, 2013

horrible professor! Doesn't allow note taking, yells at people in lecture for asking relevant questions, does the bare minimum as a teacher with helping students. I've been taking the tutoring as well as studying and I'm STILL failing! 60-70% of students are in my class...nuff said!

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CHEM305
May 20, 2013

Wheaton is a wonderful person, teacher and mentor. if you're not lazy and try super super hard, you'll do ok. has been the most challenging class in my college career ever! study, ask questions, go talk to her. she seems scary, but shes awesome, smart and has no time for your Bull Sh@t. be an adult and judge for yourself not from others experience

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CHEM305
May 23, 2013

Wonderful professor! When i first started the class, i was thinking about dropping it but she made me and everybody, work very hard. I have never worked that hard in any of my college classes yet. I have learned more than just chemistry in this class. She prepares you for tough future classes. Loved her!

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CHEM305
Sep 5, 2013

She is definitely a different kind of teacher, and she is definitely not for everybody. Her methods were great for me. I had never taken a chemistry class before hers, and I now I wish my major would allow me to take more. She takes things that make absolutely no sense in the book and makes them crystal clear.

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CHEM430
Nov 21, 2013

The best teacher ever!!!! Explains very good and clear. Just loved her!!! Wants us to listen and remember, not just to copy from the board. With my limited English(at the beginning I couldn't even understand everything she said) I did really good. Just listen attentively in the lectures. Did I say I loved her?))))

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CHEM400
Dec 12, 2013

Wheaton is a very nice person who treats everyone fairly. She was hard on me like she was to the rest. She explains and know her stuff well. However, she isn't the professor for everyone. Her exams are really difficult and you really have to put in a LOT of effort and actually talk to her about how you should approach the class.

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CHEM310
May 19, 2014

This is definitely not an easy class!! Labs are pretty easy.. its the exams that are a killer. A LOT of time has to be put into studying for quizzes and exams to get a decent grade. Take someone else!!

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410
Nov 14, 2014

She is a tough professor. Not everyone likes her. I'm on the fence. She is nice but she has days where she is in a bad mood and takes it out on the class. If you work hard you will do well. When you finish lab, stay behind and work! You can get help and she will ask you questions that she would ask on a test. "Use your words!" "Did it go in?"

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CHEM310
Nov 21, 2014

Loves giving partial credit. Extremely patient, will explain it as many times and as many different ways as you need for you to understand. Ask questions in class! Very nice. Lots of group activities. Excellent at explaining in simple terms. No textbook needed. GREAT teacher! Love her! You really learn the material. No homework, practice at home.

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CHEM310
Nov 21, 2014

Loves giving partial credit. Extremely patient, will explain it as many times and as many different ways as you need for you to understand. Ask questions in class! Very nice. Lots of group activities. Excellent at explaining in simple terms. No textbook needed. GREAT teacher! Love her! You really learn the material. Practice at home.

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400
Dec 4, 2014

She was my first chemistry class, she was hard but oh God do you learn so much! If you're a science major and looking to learn, take her. She's the reason why i'm never switching out of a science major, because after you survive her, you become a better student and learn just how rigorous science is.

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400
Grade: F
Dec 4, 2014

SO many out-of-class assignments: pre-labs, lab reports, lab + chapter reading assignments, and additional homework assignments for when class is cancelled. Try to studyread with all that work. There are RANDOMNESS and SURPRISES, there just are. Too often are the instructions on lab reports not clear. Best chem prof. ARC has to offer though.

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CHEM400
Jan 21, 2015

Professor Wheaton is honestly the most caring professor I have had in my college career. Yes she is hard. Yes she doesn't answer questions. Yes she may seem intimidating but if she see you caring she will do all in her power to help you succeed in the course and further down the road.

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CHEM400
Feb 9, 2015

I can't stand Wheaton, and I am not the lazy student who just goes to lecture and expects to magically pass. I busted butt in this class and I'm a CHEM MAJOR, nothing helped. she refuses to answer questions or explain. She yells at you for taking notes and instead of explaining a subject she just asks around it. AVOID HER, take anyone else.

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CHEM310
Mar 18, 2015

She is a pretty bad teacher. doesn't answer questions and makes fun of those who ask them. if you are not spot on you will fail, no wiggle room with her. she seems to take some kind of pleasure in the prospect of failing people. if you already have a moderate understanding (which i did not) of chem you will probably do fine.

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CHEM305
Jun 14, 2015

This instructor has an unusual way of teaching. You can not take notes and she will belittle you if you asked questions. I'm a straight A student but this class ruined that. You will leave her class feeling verbally abused.

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CHEM310
Jul 28, 2015

Wheaton is a great teacher, maker of scientistsengineers. Pass this class by mastering the material, not by "doing the work." Three free response midterms with partial credit possible. MC comprehensive final. Lots of labsHWetc. Not an easy GE course. Prepares you for Chem 400. Whiners should reconsider majorcareer choices.

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310
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Aug 11, 2015

By far the worst teacherprofessor I've ever had in my life. All you need to know is I heard her say, "if there are more than 12 people in her class at the end of the semester I have not done my job." She will not let you take notes in class and will purposely do examples wrong in lecture. Class had a high school feel to it.

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CHEM310
Oct 7, 2015

I have no personal qualms against this professor have no doubt she is a nice person but I had difficulty with her teaching style. We didn't have much time to absorb the lectures before moving forward and it seemed that she yelled to get the point across which is a bit intimidating.

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CHEM310
Grade: A
Nov 30, 2015

I attempted her Chem310 over summer. MISTAKE. She expects you to have a chem background from HS which I didn't. Though she is a VERY SWEET and incredibly thoughtful professor I could not keep up. This prof will make you work for it. DO NOT skip class. The avg grade reflects those who drop her. Give her a chance. She's hard but WORTH IT!!!!

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CHEM310
Grade: D+
May 20, 2016

do not take this class. She belittle everyone even for those who go to the extra help at the study session with her. honestly take anyone else I found more help in the book than lecture. Also she doesn't let you take notes in lecture. the test are 10x harder of what we learn in class. DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS

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CHEM310
Grade: C
May 21, 2016

This is a tough course but it is something you have to stick through the end. Going to see her in person is better if you need to be clear on a subject. I would recommend going to her office hours once a week or once every other week. She is tough but she rewards students who put in the work and show the effort.

3.0
5.0
CHEM310
Aug 25, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Wheaton is an amazing individual. She is easy to talk to and she has a great personality. I'd like her more as a counselor than a professor though. I found it difficult to keep up with her in lectures. She would go faster if nobody asked questions and would randomly yell at us and make us stop taking notes. It was difficult learning with her style.

Tough Grader
Participation matters
5.0
3.0
CHEM310
Grade: B+
Nov 28, 2016
Would take again

Wheaton cares about you and your future and will let you know. She is understanding but stern. She doesn't waste your time so don't try to waste hers with self doubt. Know before beginning her class that she is experienced and knows what works. She is different than many professors but go along with it with an open mind and you will love her class

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
3.0
4.0
CHEM310
Nov 28, 2016
Would take again

She is a professor that is a one of a kind. no other is like her, if you are feeling down you can go to her about anything. If she sees you are putting your effort in her class she will work more with you. Also she doesn't assign hw,but in order to pass the class you have to self motivate to do it and get practice. Her lectures are also 1 of a kind

Tough Grader
Respected
Inspirational
2.0
5.0
CHEM310
Dec 17, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Prof. Wheaton cares about her students and what she is doing. Make sure you know your stuff. She will put things on the test not covered in the class. And if she says that you don't need to know something for the test... all I will say is yes you do. And yes she will put it on the test.

BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
5.0
4.0
CHEM310
Grade: B
Jan 18, 2017
Would take again

Definitely a tough class, and she expects a lot from her students. As long as you listen and participate in lecture and lab you will have no problems with the class and with Wheaton. Also, if you pass her class you are fully prepared for Chem400 and every other professor seems easy.

Tough Grader
Respected
Participation matters
1.0
1.0
CHEM400
Grade: B
May 4, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Absolutely 100% the worst professor I have ever taken. She yells at you for taking notes, has a very aggressive way of teaching, and is rude to all her students. She gets excited when people drop. She also yells when the test scores are always so low. I honestly cant believe ARC let this terrible professor teach. I only learned by teaching myself

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
5.0
CHEM400
Grade: B
May 14, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Do NOT take her. I loved Chemistry, was a straight A student, and then met the Teacher from down under. You ask questions, and she literally laughs in your face and makes fun of you in front of class. Does not help or explain labs. We didn't understand why we did stuff there. She made us feel like we learned NOTHING by the end.

Tough Grader
TEST HEAVY
LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
5.0
CHEM400
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Dec 26, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Wheaton puts things in the exam not mentioned at all in lecture. I had to withdraw and take another Teacher and got an A. I dont recommend anyone to take her.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
TEST HEAVY
1.0
4.0
CHEM400
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Jan 12, 2018
Wouldn't take again

I do not recommend anyone take Wheaton for chem 400, Her test does not reflect her lectures. She also makes you feel dumb when you asked question.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
Tests are tough
4.0
4.0
CHEM310
Grade: B+
Aug 28, 2018
Would take again

I love Wheaton. She is so much fun, very entertaining, loves to banter with her students. However, if youre not willing to put in time and effort, dont bother. She cares about her students but she makes you work for your grade. Not an easy class by any means, but I feel very prepared for Chem 400, and would go back just to visit Wheaton.

Tough Grader
Participation matters
Hilarious
1.0
5.0
CHEM310
Grade: F
Dec 2, 2018
Wouldn't take again

I took her class because my major was based on it, I changed it after her. She goes way to fast to the point that you leave lecture without any idea of what happened. If you ask questions in class she will not answer them and will make you feel stupid about it. Her formal labs are very time consuming but if you still take the class well good luck.

Tough Grader
TEST HEAVY
LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
4.0
CHEM310
Grade: B-
Dec 12, 2018
Wouldn't take again

The worst prof on campus I dont recommend her even to my enemies

Tough Grader
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
4.0
CHEM310
Dec 14, 2018
Would take again

She is a good professor. She has helped me realize my potential and made me work for my grades. I have a lot of respect for her. I suggest you only take her if you are willing to do your part without being lazy because she does hers very well.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Inspirational
Hilarious
1.0
5.0
CHEM310
Grade: C-
Dec 21, 2018
Wouldn't take again

I don't think she likes teaching. A student asked a question during one of her lectures and her answer was duh and she moved on. I also asked her a question and she just stared at me for a second and moved on. Her lectures are fast-paced and she slows down for no one. More than half of the class dropped and half of what was left didn't pass.

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
1.0
5.0
CHEM310
Grade: C+
Dec 24, 2018
Wouldn't take again

She goes so fast over stuff, u never gonna understand in the lecture. you have to teach your self at home which it took my whole time to study. The homework and formal labs are really difficult When you have a question she never gonna explain it to you! her exam questions are crazy, the multiple choice there is more than one correct answer!

Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
TEST HEAVY
1.0
5.0
CHEM310
Grade: C
Dec 24, 2018
Wouldn't take again

She is really crazy, never explain anything for you her tests are so heavy and away different from what she teaching during the lecture. The half of the class dropped it, If you ask her a question she stops looking at you for a while then tells you" I'm not going to explain it to you cuz u want to get that easy without studying

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
TEST HEAVY
1.0
5.0
CHEM310
Grade: B
Jan 14, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Wheaton is a tough teacher. Shes been teaching this subject for so long I think she forgets that learning chem first time is hard for students. Her lectures are dreary and ur brain literally hurts with all the info she shoves into ur head in one lecture. This class will take up most of your time at home. At least study 12hrs a week to get an A.

Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
5.0
CHEM310
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Jan 31, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Very strict and yells at the class for writing because supposedly writing while shes talking distracts you from learning?? Dont raise your hand, just yell out your question! Not talking? She goes faster through the lecture and skips many pages because yall know this! If you do ask a question, she just laughs and says she wont tell you! Ughh.

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
3.0
5.0
CHEM310
Grade: D
Feb 11, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Bunch of pre labs and pre assignments.

Tough Grader
Participation matters
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
1.0
5.0
CHEM300
Mar 13, 2019
Wouldn't take again

all I can tell is she is the worst, u cant ask her question otherwise she will make fun of you, the entire time she is jumping around and saying some stuff that she thinks is funny, whatever you ask she answers with Duh, she is so quick but doesn't spend enough time to actually teach you the lecture, she just finishes the chapters so fast

Lots of homework
Test heavy
Lecture heavy
5.0
4.0
CHEM310
Grade: B+
Apr 5, 2019
Would take again

She is an amazing person and devotes a lot of her time to helping her students. A lot of people don't like her because she wants you engaging in class rather than taking a lot of notes, unlike most professors. If you have questions you shouldn't be afraid to ask her and if you're willing to really try in the class, you should pick her.

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
Amazing lectures
1.0
5.0
CHEM310
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Apr 22, 2019
Wouldn't take again

I am not recommended base on her teaching. She is funny. She keeps screaming the class about the 400 class while she is teaching 310. Formal lab report required otherwise you are Losing the points even for spelling wrong or missing any words. Pop quizzes are hard. Text doesnt cover the lecture. No email respond. No note on class. Her TA is rude.

Get ready to read
Test heavy
Beware of pop quizzes
1.0
5.0
CHEM310
Grade: Not sure yet
May 2, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Lots of pre assignments and pre labs. she scared all the students from CHEM400.

Lots of homework
Participation matters
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
CHEM310
Grade: B
May 7, 2019
Wouldn't take again

she is a tough grader. you need to do bunch of pre labs and pre assignments before the class.

Participation matters
Graded by few things
Tough grader
3.0
5.0
CHEM400
Grade: B+
Jun 13, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Chem major here. All the reviews are true. Doesn't answer questions. Her lectures are minimal. Includes questions on exams/quizzes that aren't covered by the lecture or textbook. She claims this is the way to develop student independence, but it's really just a way for her to put in minimal effort. If you're trying to get an A, take someone else.

1.0
4.0
CHEM310
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Sep 17, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Im a chem major who was looking to get into 400 a couple semesters ago. I realized halfway thru the semester I actually didnt need 310 and was HAPPY I didnt have to sit in her class anymore. She makes topics so much harder than they actually are & literally told us once dont take notes just listen so you dont ask her questions later on. ridiculous

Tough grader
5.0
4.0
CHEM400
Grade: B
Nov 5, 2019
Would take again

Great professor I would recommend her and if she taught OChem still I would take her class. I was reluctant to not take notes in class but when I finally gave in to her teaching which she warned us on the first day was how it was going to be Im actually understanding chemistry for the first time this is my second time taking Chem 400.

5.0
5.0
CHEM400
Grade: C
Jan 24, 2020
Would take again

This was my second time taking chem 400 & i was pleasantly surprise. Veronica is very invested in her students success & what she can do to help them as long as they are putting in the work as well. I stayed after class many times to ask for help with specific topics & she explained them to me until i got them.I love her i would highly recommend!

Accessible outside class
Clear grading criteria
Caring
1.0
5.0
CHEM400
Grade: Rather not say
Feb 7, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Very stressful and difficult, especially if you have test anxiety. Would not recommend.

Tough grader
1.0
5.0
CHEM400
Grade: Rather not say
Aug 25, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Professor Wheaton is absolutely horrible. Shes not helpful at all and piles things on. She will not give any helpful answers to all questions and basically makes you fend for yourself. ABSOLUTELY DO NOT TAKE HER!!

Lots of homework
Test heavy
Tough grader
3.0
4.0
CHEM400
Grade: B+
Dec 27, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Professor Wheaton is a nice person, but not as a professor. I'm a chemistry major, and most of my grade came from the fact that I already knew some of the topics beforehand. Her lectures are good, but the exams cover things she never taught us, and she doesn't answer questions without making you feel bad about asking. Kindly, choose someone else.

Lots of homework
Group projects
1.0
4.0
400
Grade: B
Jul 28, 2024

Do Openstax problems for exam study guide,she pulls from Openstax.Use Glaser tutoring on Ytube for the problems.She tells you to stop writing during lecture/lectures are fast paced.Things that weren't talked about come up on exams. What she says she will do vs. what she does is inconsistent. Grading is nitpicky and I study A LOT & still get docked.

Tough grader
1.0
5.0
400
Grade: B+
May 25, 2025

Lectures were fast/unhelpful - self-taught. Questions led to putdowns. Rude/passive-aggressive, called us lazy "Really? You're smarter than this." Work was overwhelming, unclear, and disorganized. No sympathy "It is HYSTERICAL, that YOU guys expect ME to do something for YOU". Didn't want to be there, neither did we. Felt disrespected/unsupported.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Beware of pop quizzes
5.0
5.0
CHEM305
Grade: Incomplete
Jul 18, 2025
Would take again

Professor cares and wants her students to engage with the subject matter. She cares about students knowing how to apply this class by learning a process and that very process will help you on test day. Very understanding once you have the process with partial credit chances.

Participation matters
Inspirational
Caring
1.0
5.0
400
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Sep 26, 2025

At the end of the exam, I asked her when will we expect the results, she said “you are never supposed to ask that from a prof.” and “now go and tell your friends that I will cut everyone's partial credit bcz you asked me this question”. Unfair. Unprofessional. Sometimes rude. If you want an A, don't take her.

Test heavy
2.0
5.0
CHEM305
Grade: B
Dec 5, 2025

Took her last year. She was a faster talker and gave unclear expectations for assignments. Tests were hard and many questions we never saw before. Claimed she was picky in lab and on tests to prepare students for next anatomy and microbiology class standards, but after taking both of those this semester I can say her class was unreasonably harder.

Tough grader
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
CHEM305
Grade: D
Dec 11, 2025

I wish I had looked at her ratings before enrolling because all negative reviews are 100% correct. All of the things I would say about her have already been said to the T. Please do not take this class with this teacher! I thought I could pull through but I sadly couldn't, setting me back so much time. Honestly the worst teacher I've had.

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
CHEM305
Grade: D
Dec 11, 2025

All negative reviews are 100% correct. Doesn't respond to emails and call people lazy, doesn't answer questions, puts info not in lectures on tests. Never missed one class the whole semester, went to her almost all her office hours for help, studied everyday and still did not pass.

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
CHEM310
Grade: C-
Dec 12, 2025

Do NOT take her class unless you want to have an "F" on your transcript. This class is a waste of your time. Pick literally anyone else. Her entire class is failing, and she blames them. I studied hard for her tests, and there is always something on there that she never went over or even mentioned. My condolences to any of her future students.

Tough grader
Participation matters
Test heavy
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