4.4

Virginia Cangelosi

Chemistry - Michigan State University

4.4
Quality
2.8
Difficulty
91%
Would Retake
177
Reviews
4.4
Quality
2.8
Difficulty
4.4
Helpful
4.4
Clarity

91%

Would Retake

177

Reviews

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177 total ratings

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What Students Say

Average exam question: Is water wet

CEM141 - 4.0 rating

Class wasnt mandatory but recitations were

CEM141 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

84%

Textbook Required

7%

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A+ (39)
B+ (13)
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Based on 165 reported grades
A: 65
A+: 39
B+: 13
A-: 11
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Amazing lectures (40)
Participation matters (36)
Caring (30)
Respected (24)
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CHEM141

4.7

(3)

CEM101

4.5

(2)

CEM141

4.5

(139)

CEM142

4.3

(31)

CM141

4.0

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CEM142

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3.0

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3.0

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2.8

CHEM141

2.3

Reviews (176)
2.0
3.0
CEM141
Grade: A
Dec 13, 2015

She was possibly the worst professor I've had thus far. Her voice is very dead and she has no emotion. Chemistry could either be a very fun subject, or a very boring one. She made it so bland when chemistry could be so much more fun! I four pointed the class, but it took a lot of work and I taught myself most of the material. Overall disappointed.

4.0
2.0
CEM141
Grade: A
Dec 15, 2015

Uses clicker to take attendance and all the lectures can be found on D2L. I really enjoyed having her as a professor. I took AP chem in high school so much of the information was review, but she taught it in a very clear way to understand. Exams are based off of lecture notes, BeSocratic HW, and Exam reviews you can print off.

4.0
3.0
CEM141
Grade: A+
Jan 12, 2016

Great professor! Would recommender because of excellent lectures that really helped me understand the content well.

5.0
1.0
CEM141
Grade: A
Jan 18, 2016

Great professor, really clear. I thought the class was easy, but quite a lot of other students seemed to think it was hard.

5.0
2.0
CEM141
Grade: A+
Apr 8, 2016

Great Teacher Information was clear and concise Exams weren't bad with minimal studying Slides posted online She wants you to succeed She is cute like the girl back home cute

5.0
3.0
CEM141
Grade: B+
Apr 30, 2016

Chemistry isn't my strongest subject but Professor Cangelosi made it a lot easier. She explained the material very well and outlined exactly what needed to be studied for the exams. Make sure to attend lecture for clicker points. Definitely would take another class with her!

5.0
2.0
CEM141
Grade: A
May 6, 2016

Dr Cangelosi is overall an amazing professor. She is very clear in teaching. Just go to class, read the lecture slides before exams, and you'll definitely 3.5 this class, if not 4.0.

5.0
2.0
CEM141
Grade: A
May 10, 2016

Professor Cangelosi taught CEM 141 very well. She went in-depth with all the concepts which were expanded on in discussion. You do not have to read the online CLUE textbook given to you (yup, that's right, they give you a textbook for free!) just show up for lectures and pay attention. Short answers on exams were graded harshly but MC was easy!

5.0
4.0
CEM141
Grade: A+
Nov 22, 2016
Would take again

Fantastic lectures. Way better than Pollock

Inspirational
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
CEM141
Grade: A
Nov 29, 2016
Would take again

What an inspiring Prof! I put off Chem until my senior year and this instructor made me feel as though I could pursue a masters in biochemistry! She is hands down the best professor I have ever had!

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
2.0
5.0
CEM141
Grade: B
Dec 8, 2016
Wouldn't take again

CEM 141 overall is a hard class, but Cangelosi did not make it any easier. She was never very clear about what was going to be on the exams or what we should be studying. She does post all the lecture notes online, but class is mandatory to get clicker points. I missed one class because I had an exam that went over and she wouldn't give me points.

Skip class? You won't pass.
TEST HEAVY
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
3.0
CEM141
Grade: A
Dec 10, 2016
Would take again

Doctor Cangelosi is hands down the best professor I've ever had. Her lectures are super engaging, so it is almost impossible to zone out in class. If you keep up with the material, the exams are fairly easy. She is also very approachable & is always willing to answer any questions you might have. Loved this class!

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
CEM141
Grade: A
Dec 10, 2016
Would take again

Her voice is very engaging and makes it easy to stay awake even during early or late classes. She's very good at explaining tough concepts and is willing to stay a few minutes after class if you need extra help.

Respected
Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
4.0
3.0
CHEM141
Grade: B+
Dec 13, 2016
Would take again

I had her for chem 141 and she was pretty good, sometimes she goes a little fast through the lectures but when she does its ok because the lectures are all posted to D2L

LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
3.0
CEM141
Grade: A
Dec 13, 2016
Would take again

The lectures can be dry, but overall she is very thorough. Do the work assigned and getting a 4.0 will not be a problem in this class. There is assigned reading, but the book is not the best quality--it will most likely be of little help. Don't be afraid to stop by her office hours she is super nice!

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
2.0
5.0
CEM141
Grade: A
Dec 18, 2016
Would take again

I didn't like her at first. The first exam was horrible! All her department is horrible and you lose tons of points in the MC (it is 20 questions 4 points each). All of my other points i managed to get from the short answer (some could be misleading). I had to study a week in advance and taught myself the material, went to help room and L. obj.

Tough Grader
Gives good feedback
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
5.0
4.0
CEM141
Grade: A
Dec 18, 2016
Would take again

Professor Cangelosi is one of the best professor's i've ever had. She makes chemistry interesting and i was never bored in her class. She explains everything very clearly and draws a lot on the board which enhances your comprehension even more.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Amazing lectures
LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
3.0
CEM142
Grade: A
Mar 27, 2017
Would take again

She is probably one of the best general chemistry professors at MSU. Her lectures are clear and she gives a lot of opportunities to ask questions.

Respected
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
3.0
CEM142
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 1, 2017
Would take again

Difficult exams, but one can get dropped in the end. Participation and attendance are required and necessary to get the material. The book is free and can be helpful. Homework and recitation work is completion so participate and do it. Class is lecture based but she sometimes goes fast and the example problems are easier than what you later see

Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
3.0
CEM142
Grade: A
Apr 29, 2017
Would take again

Dr. Cangelosi is a good professor overall, she is good about making time for questions and ensuring people are on the same page. Lectures are a little boring, but if you pay attention in class, there's no need to read.

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
3.0
CEM142
Grade: A+
May 13, 2017
Would take again

Dr. Cangelosi was a solid professor. She has all of her lecture notes on powerpoints that are posted to D2l, so you have all of the information at your fingertips for prepping for exams. The practice problems in the slides and on the recitation worksheets are good practice for the exams as well. Overall, I enjoyed the course.

Respected
Participation matters
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
4.0
3.0
CEM142
Grade: A-
Sep 21, 2017
Would take again

Dr. Cangelosi is probably one of the best professors I've had. She makes sure to thoroughly explain the material and answer any questions and makes herself accessible outside of class. As long as you go to lecture, take notes and actively participate in recitation you will do well.

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
LECTURE HEAVY
3.0
3.0
CEM141
Dec 5, 2017
Would take again

The lectures are good to go to because they cover everything, and if you don't go the recitation will be difficult

Tests? Not many
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
4.0
CEM141
Grade: A+
Nov 25, 2018
Would take again

i love cangelosi. best professor ever. So easy to learn from. Makes information very clear. Take cem 141 with her and you will 4.0

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
4.0
4.0
CEM141
Grade: A
Nov 28, 2018
Would take again

Very good professor, her lectures are clear and concise and she doesn't lose focus. If you attend the lecture you WILL understand the material so much that you won't even feel compelled to read the online textbook. She makes you do clicker questions in-class which is a nice chunk of the grade. If she writes it on the board you need to write it down

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
5.0
2.0
CEM141
Grade: A+
Dec 6, 2018
Would take again

She gives very good explanations and is very open to talking to students one on one during and outside of class to help students to learn.

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
5.0
2.0
CEM141
Grade: A+
Jan 5, 2019
Would take again

Great professor who really cares about her student's success and does a good job explaining concepts. Available a lot outside of lecture for help. I did not find this a hard class the professor definitely helped make it easier than I expected. The textbook is online and was not very helpful to me but I did try to read it some because it was free.

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
4.0
4.0
CEM141
Jan 10, 2019
Would take again

Cangelosi was a great professor. The course however, almost everyone fails it the first time. There is homework after every lecture day.

Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
4.0
CEM141
Apr 24, 2019
Would take again

Definitely a class where you'll want to attend every lecture and dedicate a decent chunk of time to studying for exams. Dr. Cangelosi is a really great professor though, always willing to go over concepts the class is having trouble with and allocates a lecture for review before each exam. Her lectures are really easy to take notes on as well.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
Lecture heavy
5.0
4.0
CEM141
Apr 27, 2019
Would take again

chem is a hard class, but Cangelosi makes it a lot easier to grasp. the lectures are clear and concise, she makes sure you have all the info you need to do well on the exams and recitation helps a ton.

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
CEM141
Grade: A+
Apr 29, 2019
Would take again

Great professor! Makes sure students understand the material before moving on, makes difficult concepts easier to understand, and knows what she's talking about.

Gives good feedback
Lecture heavy
Caring
5.0
3.0
CEM141
Grade: A+
Jun 17, 2019
Would take again

Dr. C. gave very clear and structured lectures that were easy to follow. Although homework was due mostly every class, I found it very helpful, especially to revisit while studying for the exams; the free response questions are very similar to, if not exactly, homework questions!

Lots of homework
Caring
4.0
3.0
CEM101
Grade: A-
Nov 12, 2019
Would take again

She is very specific in lectures. All of the homework in her class is online, but the exams are in person. The tests are difficult, but not impossible. Overall pretty good teacher...

Accessible outside class
Participation matters
Lecture heavy
4.0
4.0
CEM142
Grade: B
Dec 4, 2019
Would take again

Lectures are direct and great for note taking. The key to her classes is to figure out how to incorporate all of the material in a way that works for your study style for exams. She is happy to work with you in her office hours and is always kind yet direct. I would definitely recommend this professor.

Accessible outside class
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
CEM141
Grade: A+
Dec 10, 2019
Would take again

Dr. Cangelosi is a fantastic professor. Go to her lectures, take notes that aren't on the slides, participate in recitation, and you WILL get a 4.0. It's an easy class with a great professor that makes everything very understandable. I almost failed the same chem class in high school. Now I finished this class with a 4.0. She is AMAZING!

Gives good feedback
Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
4.0
4.0
CEM141
Grade: C+
Apr 4, 2020
Would take again

Dr. Cangelosi is an awesome prof, if you can take her class do it. I didnt do the best just bc I was lazy and didnt study enough. exams are concise but definitely go to the study rooms and go over your past exams for the final

Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
CEM142
Grade: A
Jun 22, 2020
Would take again

It was easy to tell that professor Cangelosi put time into preparing her lectures, drew clear diagrams, and explained the topics easily. While iClicker questions are not graded for correctness, they count for participation points in your grade so as long as you show up, take good notes, and don't fall behind she makes it easy to succeed!

Skip class? You won't pass.
Amazing lectures
Caring
3.0
4.0
CEM141
Grade: B-
Dec 8, 2020
Wouldn't take again

The professor herself is fine, it's the quizzes she gives that are really difficult. They have like 4 parts to each answer which trip you up. You absolutely have to take lots of notes and do plenty of studying. This isn't an easy pass but at least homework, recitation are free points. Also makes you buy random applications which aren't cheap.

Participation matters
Test heavy
Tough grader
5.0
3.0
CEM141
Grade: B
Dec 9, 2020
Would take again

Chemistry is a tough course, no getting past that. If I had another other professor, I probably wouldve failed despite how hard I worked. She answers emails quickly with HELPFUL responses, is always there for office hours, and has very well put together lectures. Loved having her as a professor and would recommend her a million times!!

Gives good feedback
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
4.0
CEM141
Grade: A
Dec 9, 2020
Would take again

I am defiantly not a fan of learning chemistry but the professor explains things so well and I never hated going to class. If something didn't make sense I was able to ask questions and professor would throughly explain anything.

Respected
Accessible outside class
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
4.0
CEM141
Grade: A
Dec 10, 2020
Would take again

The class was challenging but she was a very good teacher and cares about her students.

Respected
Clear grading criteria
Caring
2.0
4.0
CEM141
Grade: B
Dec 14, 2020
Wouldn't take again

If you don't attend all the lectures and take notes the entire time you will struggle a lot on assignments and quizzes. Quizzes are always super hard and confusing. If a question has 4 parts and you mess up even one, you get no credit. Took her a long time to answer my emails and going to office hours didn't help at all. I despised this class.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
Lecture heavy
5.0
3.0
CEM141
Dec 16, 2020
Would take again

Such an amazing professor!!

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
3.0
CEM141
Grade: A+
Dec 16, 2020
Would take again

Cangelosi is by far the best professor I have taken at MSU and would gladly recommend her to anyone else. She is very clear on what information is being tested and answers ANY question you have. She is very organized and it is very easy to follow along. If you watch lectures and takes notes you should get a 4.0 no problem. 10/10

Respected
Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
CEM141
Dec 17, 2020
Would take again

Very good with answering questions and explaining things, she also has plenty of office hours that make her easy to access! Class wasnt mandatory but recitations were! Weekend quizzes and no exams.

Accessible outside class
Lots of homework
Gives good feedback
5.0
3.0
CEM141
Grade: A
Dec 17, 2020
Would take again

Professor Cangelosi is very good at what she does. In lecture she stresses the material that will be on the quizzes so there are never any surprises. She stays after class to answer questions and go over challenging topics again. The homework is helpful in understanding the material and doesn't take very long.

Clear grading criteria
Lecture heavy
4.0
3.0
CEM141
Grade: A
Dec 18, 2020
Would take again

I hate chemistry, but Dr. Cangelosi was good at what she taught, I had no choice but to learn. The class was very well-organized, I never missed any assignments. I probably wouldn't have passed without a professor that is this organized and prepared.

Lots of homework
Clear grading criteria
Lecture heavy
5.0
4.0
CEM141
Grade: A+
Dec 27, 2020
Would take again

Dr. Cangelosi is a great professor. She is very accessible by email and office hours and is very kind and helpful. Take any extra credit you are offered, because your course grade is very heavily affected by the multiple choice and short answer quizzes, and there are only six of them. Try your hardest in this class and you will excel!

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Amazing lectures
3.0
4.0
CEM141
Grade: B
Dec 30, 2020
Would take again

Her class was overall easy, however, the quizzes I found difficult. I attended every lecture and took all the notes I could but would never do great on the quizzes. I highly recommend attending every lecture if you want to do decent in her class.

5.0
3.0
CEM141
Grade: A
Jan 5, 2021
Would take again

Dr. Cangelosi is honestly amazing and did a great job with the virtual format due to COVID. The class is well-organized, and quizzes are very fair. We also didn't have a final exam this semester, just an optional final project. We also used a free open source PDF textbook, but there were two other access codes we needed (which weren't too expensive

4.0
3.0
CM141
Grade: A
Feb 21, 2021
Would take again

This class does require work but it is organized very well. For me 50 minute classes were great, easier to stay focused than 2 hour lectures. Extra credit opportunities and no exams! Office hours were very helpful and there is always someone in the help room.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
Lecture heavy
4.0
3.0
CEM141
Grade: A
Feb 24, 2021
Would take again

she is super organized and is clear about her standards. she goes over the information quickly in lecture but you can go back to the recorded version and get what you missed. textbook is free and its use is suggested but not needed. homework isn't too hard, it's based on completion. ALWAYS reread your notes for 100% understanding certain topics.

Accessible outside class
Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
4.0
3.0
CEM141
Mar 28, 2021
Would take again

She was beyond kind, especially with everything going on. She does go through the lectures VERY quickly and there is a lot of material in each one, definitely recommend going back to rewatch them. Attendance only mandatory in the recitations and all lectures are recorded. It is advised to attend so you don't fall behind. A lot is dropped.

Lots of homework
Clear grading criteria
Caring
1.0
4.0
CEM142
Grade: B-
Apr 2, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Virginia teaches as if you already know the material, I've been partnered with many students who have already taken more advanced Chemistry and do well. However, their opinion is that the material presented in class in no way helps reflect what is on the quizzes. I attend every lecture and taken massive notes. Get ready to teach yourself.

Test heavy
Tough grader
5.0
2.0
CEM142
Grade: A
Apr 12, 2021
Would take again

Honest to God, best professor ever. When I told her my grade was low, she worked above and beyond to help me out, and she felt so bad. Now when I told her I got an A she became so happy and joyful. You may not know it, but if you have a chance to chose a professor, Cangelosi is your best chance at improving. She also makes the lectures very fun!!

Respected
Amazing lectures
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
CEM141
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 14, 2021
Would take again

Professor Cangelosi was an amazing professor who really wants her students to succeed. Most of this class is based on participation which is great to learn new topics. She made learning Chemistry engaging, interesting, and easy. This class is based on lectures, homework, quizzes, and a final project. She is always willing to help outside of class.

Accessible outside class
Participation matters
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
CEM142
Grade: A-
Apr 16, 2021
Would take again

Took CEM142 with Dr. Cangelosi, and you can tell she knows what she's teaching. Her lectures are very true to the quizzes in the class, she explains things thoroughly and often asks questions through polls to make sure everyone understands. I would definitely take this class with her if I were you.

Respected
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
CEM142
Grade: B-
Apr 27, 2021
Would take again

Dr. Cangelosi is a very good professor. I highly recommend taking her class. She takes time after every class to explain anything students need answered. The material in her classes are tough, but she knows what she's doing and tries her best to explain the topics.

Respected
Lecture heavy
Caring
5.0
3.0
CEM142
Grade: A
Apr 27, 2021
Would take again

Professor Cangelosi is very good at explaining the concepts in her lectures. She prepares you well with the examples given in class, and if you do everything she recommends you will do well.

4.0
3.0
CEM141
Grade: B+
May 1, 2021
Would take again

Great choice. Her lectures are great and she is very compassionate and assessable outside of class. There is homework but it is nothing that would make you cry

Accessible outside class
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
CEM142
Grade: A
May 6, 2021
Would take again

She is an amazing prof and probably the best one I've had so far. Her lectures are informative and interactive with live polls which I loved and were helpful. Quizzes this semester were open note and focused on understanding more than memorization. Homework was every lecture but didn't take much time and there was a simple final project.

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
CEM142
Grade: A+
May 7, 2021
Would take again

I had Dr. Cangelosi for CEM141 last semester, and had to take CEM142 this semester, and I actually sought out a 142 class that she specifically taught because I loved her so much last semester. I loved her just as much this semester. She's smart, kind, explains everything amazingly, and got me to actually really love chemistry.

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
CEM141
Grade: A
Sep 24, 2021
Would take again

awesome lady super happy to help

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Amazing lectures
4.0
4.0
CEM141
Grade: A-
Nov 17, 2021
Would take again

Professor Cangelosi is great and explains thing very thoroughly. She will email you back very quickly if you have any problems. Her lectures do drag on sometimes. The graded assignments are graded very hard. Her quizzes are annoying because each question makes you select 3-4 answers and if you get one wrong you lose the whole credit.

Lots of homework
Accessible outside class
Lecture heavy
4.0
3.0
CEM141
Grade: B+
Nov 28, 2021
Would take again

She's very clear at explaining things and truly cares about the subject. Beware of graded assignments for CEM141, the TA's do not grade gently. Those answers need to be perfect so make sure you have a good understanding of the material. The quizzes are hard as well but if you go to class and pay attention you should 3.5 the class no problem.

Accessible outside class
Lecture heavy
4.0
4.0
CEM141
Dec 8, 2021
Would take again

She teaches with passion and does a good job explaining material

Respected
Accessible outside class
Skip class? You won't pass.
1.0
5.0
CEM141
Dec 9, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Every homework grade is worth 1pt and the quizzes and Graded Homework Assignments are worth far more so if you get a lower grade on one of the big assignments or quizzes then your grade completely drops. Quizzes arent on what you learned in lecture so be ready to learn off YouTube. Grading is extremely inconsistent. Professor is terrible.

Lecture heavy
Test heavy
5.0
5.0
CEM141
Grade: C-
Dec 12, 2021
Would take again

She made one of the hardest classes at MSU so much more enjoyable and as understandable as any prof would. She was always joyous and happy, she really seemed to care about her students. If you're taking CEM 141 this is the prof you need.

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
Lecture heavy
5.0
3.0
CEM141
Grade: A+
Dec 13, 2021
Would take again

Dr. C explains everything very well, and she is always ready to help. Use the learning objectives youre provided and the quizzes will go well for you.

Accessible outside class
Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
CHEM141
Grade: A+
Dec 15, 2021
Would take again

Honestly go to lectures and study youll pass fine. Easy A in my opinion but Im good with chemistry.

Respected
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
3.0
CEM141
Grade: A
Dec 16, 2021
Would take again

She is literally one of the best profs ever! i hated chem in high school, but she taught it so well that it became one of my favorite subjects. This class is pretty easy if you put the work in.

Amazing lectures
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
1.0
2.0
CEM141
Grade: A
Dec 24, 2021
Wouldn't take again

I am an engineering major and this was my most confusing class this semester. She would go through content too quickly but breeze through important stuff. Our homework was on things we hadnt learned and once we learned them we would not review them.

EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
CEM141
Grade: A+
Mar 10, 2022
Would take again

Professor Cangelosi makes succeeding in chem a breeze. There are no surprises in this class, everything is laid out in the syllabus and she basically handfeeds you the content. If you skip lecture and don't go to recitation you won't know what's doing on, but as long as you follow the blueprint she creates for you, you'll do fine.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Respected
5.0
2.0
CEM141
Grade: A
Apr 2, 2022
Would take again

Dr. Cangelosi was a great professor for the limited interactions we had. Her lectures were straight to the point and her homework really drove the concepts home. When I needed an explanation for an assignment that I lost points on, she was very detailed and explained everything in a way that made sense. I'd definitely recommend her course.

Clear grading criteria
Lots of homework
Accessible outside class
4.0
3.0
CEM141
Grade: B+
Apr 24, 2022
Would take again

While the class homework load was heavy sometimes, overall the class wasnt bad and Dr Can was better than I expected. Lectures arent mandatory but if you miss them and dont take notes...good luck.

Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
Accessible outside class
2.0
4.0
CEM141
Grade: D+
May 4, 2022

She makes a quiz open note, open book but then will pull the most difficult ridiculous questions.

4.0
3.0
CEM141
Grade: A-
Oct 2, 2022
Would take again

Prof Cangelosi is really sweet and gets to the point in lecture. However, make sure to study more then what is spoken in class, the tests are harder than the homework. Overall, easy class just keep up with lectures and actually ask questions.

5.0
1.0
CEM141
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 11, 2022
Would take again

Simply the best Chem Professor, super understanding, exams are much like mock exams and notes, easy to understand and she is always nice and seems like she actually cares about her students even if its a 300+ class

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Caring
4.0
3.0
CEM141
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 1, 2022
Would take again

Cangelosi does the best she can to make a difficult subject like chemistry accessible to people unfamiliar with the subject. There is a pretty forgiving grading curve, with lower grades allowed to be dropped pretty often, recitations are helpful though exams are definitely a bit on the tougher side but also plenty of extra credit opportunities too.

EXTRA CREDIT
Lecture heavy
5.0
3.0
CEM141
Grade: B+
Dec 2, 2022
Would take again

She was really great, very clear with her teaching, only thing that sucks is that the majority of your grade is made up of 3 exams and a final. Make sure you actually study and understand the concepts and you'll do fine.

EXTRA CREDIT
Test heavy
5.0
3.0
CEM141
Grade: A
Dec 7, 2022
Would take again

Great professor, teaches everything you need to know. Attendance and participation is taken in lectures and recitation, but for the most part that's where you get the information anyways. Homework is online and does a good job of walking you through the things you need to learn for the test without taking too long to complete. Overall good class.

Participation matters
Gives good feedback
Online Savvy
5.0
3.0
CEM141
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 7, 2022
Would take again

She helped make chemistry a little easier to understand. She always provided help for her students whether it was from her TAs (inside and/or outside of class) or herself. I think most people can get on board with her style of teaching.

Lots of homework
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
CEM141
Grade: A+
Dec 9, 2022
Would take again

Honestly amazing class. I loved and engaged with it so well and found the homework to be fun and not too long.

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Respected
5.0
3.0
CEM141
Grade: A
Dec 9, 2022
Would take again

Best professor I've every had. Homework after almost every lecture but it's graded by completion, not correctness.

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
2.0
CEM141
Grade: A
Dec 9, 2022
Would take again

Such an amazing professor. Dr. Cangelosi does such a great job of explaining course material. No reason that anyone should get below a 4.0 in this class.

Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
CEM141
Grade: A
Dec 11, 2022
Would take again

Best professor I've had at Michigan State so far. Her attitude is always great, and her lectures are really engaging. 100% would take again.

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
CEM141
Grade: A
Dec 14, 2022
Would take again

Very kind woman who seemed like she cared a lot about what she had to teach and her students, class was very well organized and was easy to navigate even when doing most of it on my own.

EXTRA CREDIT
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
1.0
CEM141
Grade: A+
Dec 21, 2022
Would take again

Probably the best professor I have had at msu. If you actually go to class and pay attention and take notes this is an easy 4.0. She treats her students like children which makes it so easy to understand. I recommend rewatching the lecture videos after class and fill in any notes you missed because that's what you'll be studying for exams.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
CEM141
Grade: A
Jan 2, 2023
Would take again

Prof. Cangelosi taught the material in a very easy to understand way. None of the information was extremely difficult as long as you went to lectures and did the homework. Exams are extremely similar to reception assignments. A lot of extra credit and completion credit to boost your grade.

Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
Clear grading criteria
4.0
1.0
CEM141
Grade: A+
Jan 6, 2023
Would take again

Overall one of the nicest profs I've ever had. You're only allowed 6 absences for the semester making attendance "mandatory", but she records the lectures so you don't miss anything. The lectures were easy to understand, the tests were easy, everything was easy. If you took any chem in high school you'll get a 4.0 without trying too hard.

EXTRA CREDIT
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
2.0
CHEM141
Grade: A+
Jan 6, 2023
Would take again

Take hers

Clear grading criteria
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
2.0
CEM141
Grade: A+
Jan 6, 2023
Would take again

If you are taking CEM141, take the class with her. She's really good at explaining the martial and cares about the students. Unfortunately, she doesn't offer CEM142 for spring 23. Just study on time and do the homework, and you will get an easy 4.0.

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
5.0
1.0
CEM141
Grade: A+
Jan 9, 2023
Would take again

Dr. Cangelosi's lectures are really clear and packed with important info. Attendance is required for a small grade, but lectures are posted online. She explains the material extremely well and always goes over homework. Tests are easy if you pay attention and study, so I would strongly recommend always attending lecture and recitation.

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
4.0
2.0
CEM141
Grade: A+
Jan 23, 2023
Would take again

The lectures are short and to the point, the homeworks are easy, and the tests are alright. If you do the homework and take notes in class, you will be just fine.

Lecture heavy
4.0
3.0
CEM141
Grade: B+
Apr 13, 2023
Would take again

Cangelosi was awesome. She is very sweet, and cares about her students. She explains concepts very well. Material is hard, but I am not a science person myself. Exams are difficult, but doing the homework will help your grade. 50 minute lectures which aren't bad. She makes it a priority to end class on time. Overall great professor.

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Respected
5.0
2.0
CEM141
Grade: A
Apr 26, 2023
Would take again

This professor is very passionate about this topic. She is very nice and she is accessible outside of class. The class I would rate difficult but the professor is easy to understand and to work with. There are so many opportunities for extra credit and to reach out for help. If you put the work in you can 4.0 in this class.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Lots of homework
5.0
2.0
CEM141
Grade: A+
Apr 26, 2023
Would take again

I learned a lot in lecture, professor explained concepts super well, homework was also super straightforward.

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
5.0
1.0
CEM141
Grade: A+
May 22, 2023
Would take again

Great at making material clear and great at explaining when students ask "why"

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Lecture heavy
5.0
2.0
CEM141
Grade: A-
May 30, 2023
Would take again

The nicest professor I've ever had. I found the class itself difficult (mainly the exams), but she does a very good job of being clear and to the point. Make sure you complete all the homework on time and go to every lecture, that's easy points that will help you later.

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
3.0
CEM141
Grade: A
Sep 19, 2023
Would take again

i misjudged you bae... thank you for all those silly examples. i miss you

Gives good feedback
Caring
Lecture heavy
5.0
3.0
CEM141
Grade: A+
Oct 3, 2023
Would take again

Amazing professor

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
4.0
1.0
CEM141
Grade: A
Oct 20, 2023
Would take again

I don't enjoy chemistry much, but the layout of the class is pretty good. The professor does a good job explaining concepts. I wish there wasn't participation grades since the lectures can seem a little slow sometimes. The tests are fairly average if you study for them, there are a lot of semi-trick questions though. Good professor.

Participation matters
5.0
3.0
CEM141
Nov 8, 2023
Would take again

Even if you have little to no experience in chemistry, the possibility for you to succeed in this class is very high. Professor does a great job at breaking down and explaining concepts during lecture. I would maybe even say these are the most well structured lectures I have had. Informative, clear, concise, and the class moves at the perfect pace.

Amazing lectures
4.0
3.0
CEM141
Grade: A
Dec 6, 2023
Would take again

Professor Cangelosi was very enthusiastic about her lecture material and was able to keep students engaged throughout the semester.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Lecture heavy
4.0
2.0
CEM141
Grade: A
Dec 6, 2023
Would take again

Class was overall pretty easy, but it's very exam heavy. Make sure you understand what's going on in lecture since that's what everything is based on. Virginia made it overall pretty easy to understand the content and she had realistic deadlines for homework and exams.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
3.0
CEM141
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 7, 2023
Would take again

Make sure you are good with online work and staying on top of lecture material. The textbook is free online from MSU and is used every class. Everything done is based on lecture and they are recorded as well as attendance. The exams are very content based from the lecture slides so make sure you don't just know what they slides say but why that is.

EXTRA CREDIT
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
5.0
1.0
CEM141
Grade: A
Dec 13, 2023
Would take again

She is such a great professor- if you get the chance to have her, you'll find classes a lot easier and material a lot easier to understand. You can tell she prioritizes students and their learning and she does a great job at teaching

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Respected
5.0
2.0
CEM141
Grade: A+
Dec 16, 2023
Would take again

She uses iClickers for attendance, but the responses are not graded for accuracy. Overall, I felt content was explained well and she provided a number of resources for if you were confused.

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
CEM141
Grade: A
Dec 16, 2023
Would take again

Prof. Cangelosi was amazing! She really cares about her students and makes lectures as interesting as General Chem can be. Tests are very application based, so make sure you understand the material. i would avoid skipping as much as possible because you will miss a lot.

EXTRA CREDIT
Caring
Respected
5.0
1.0
CEM141
Grade: A
Dec 21, 2023
Would take again

For teaching hundreds of students, Professor Cangelosi does a very good job of including students and sustains a welcoming learning environment in lectures and in office hours. During lectures, she explains complicated topics very well and encourages questions.

Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
Test heavy
3.0
3.0
CEM141
Grade: C-
Dec 23, 2023

She's a great professor and obviously cares very deeply about her students and is super passionate about chemistry. However, the exams didn't reflect what was taught in lectures and recitations very well. I found that the questions on her exams were worded weirdly, and tough to comprehend which made the questions hard to answer.

5.0
3.0
CEM141
Grade: A
Dec 26, 2023
Would take again

Good professor for a weeder class, homework almost every night, but only 10-20 questions and graded off of completion. Plenty of extra credit opportunities that were easy. If you pay attention and do the work in and out of class you will be fine.

Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
5.0
2.0
CEM141
Grade: A
Jan 4, 2024
Would take again

The lectures were engaging and posted as a video online the same day. The content wasn't too bad if you studied. Also, plenty of extra credit. Easy to reach by email (I emailed her before fall classes started, and she responded). Very friendly and open to helping you!

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Lecture heavy
5.0
2.0
CEM141
Grade: A+
Mar 27, 2024
Would take again

Not too much homework, made CEM 141 easy and basic to understand. Very joyful and charismatic professor.

Caring
Lecture heavy
Online Savvy
5.0
4.0
CEM141
Grade: A
Mar 27, 2024
Would take again

Amazing professor! Does a great job with teaching chemistry, the class offers so many drops and extra credit.

EXTRA CREDIT
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
5.0
2.0
CEM141
Grade: B
Mar 27, 2024
Would take again

She loves what she's teaching. Very informative lectures.

Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
3.0
CEM141
Grade: A-
Apr 2, 2024
Would take again

Genuinely great, I hated chemistry in high school and always narrowly passed it, but I scored well in her class.

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
CEM142
Grade: B+
Apr 13, 2024
Would take again

Prof Cangelosi was great this semester. Chemistry is a tough subject for me but her teaching style really helped. She's enthusiastic and loves what she does. There is one small homework assignment after each class and extra credit activities as well.

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Respected
5.0
2.0
CEM141
Grade: A
Apr 15, 2024
Would take again

Cangelosi really seems to care about the material she is teaching and the course itself was not the absolute hardest if you went to every lecture and did the homework correctly. There are a lot of drops and some extra credit opportunities too.

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Test heavy
5.0
3.0
CEM142
Grade: A
Apr 21, 2024
Would take again

Dr. Cangelosi knows how to teach chemistry clearly and in steps that is easy to digest. This part isn't on Dr. Cangelosi but the MSU chemistry department but in the exams, there is 2 parts MCQ and FRQ, but the MCQ is 4 points per quesition... GOOD LUCK! However, if you find the best way to study for yourself, its not bad at all.

Caring
Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
5.0
3.0
CEM142
Grade: A+
Apr 25, 2024
Would take again

This professor was very kind and taught clearly. You knew what was expected of you and there were a lot of resources to help you. However, the exams can be quite rough make sure you study the way she tells you too.

Amazing lectures
2.0
4.0
CEM142
Grade: B+
Apr 26, 2024

exams are impossible and she goes through lectures so fast

Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
5.0
3.0
CEM142
Grade: A
Apr 29, 2024
Would take again

Prof. Cangelosi is great!! She cares a lot about her students and the material being discussed. The class is very clear, but can be hard to keep up with, but as long as you study as you go its achievable to get a high grade

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
5.0
1.0
CEM142
Grade: A
Apr 30, 2024
Would take again

This professor is a very good lecturer and helper during office hours. She's very knowledgable and confident about the material.

Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
Respected
5.0
3.0
CEM142
Grade: C+
May 31, 2024
Would take again

I enjoy this professor. My low grade in this class was my own fault. The exams are in person and a bit hard, but if you put in the work, Prof Cangelosi does whatever she can to set you up to be successful. I have had two classes with her and she made chemistry enjoyable in both. I'd recommend taking her class, but be ready to study a bit!

EXTRA CREDIT
Clear grading criteria
Caring
4.0
4.0
CEM142
Grade: C
Oct 17, 2024
Would take again

Dr. Cangelosi was always very clear about the criteria for assignments and exams. She was always available for office hours, which really helped since the chemistry Teaching Assistants (TAs) were not always helpful. Grading between assignments, exams, and participation was more evenly weighted, making the class less stressful.

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Lots of homework
5.0
4.0
CEM141
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 29, 2024
Would take again

If you show up to class and take notes, do the homework (like 5 questions), study the learning objectives and do the mock exams before tests, you will do well. She makes this class manageable and honestly, very easy. (I had never taken chem before this class and am not very good with STEM but needed it for my major!!!)

Participation matters
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
3.0
3.0
CEM141
Grade: B-
Nov 4, 2024
Would take again

average to be honest. lectures are decent, sometimes i felt that they weren't detailed enough so make sure to take notes during them and actually listen. the homework assignments are very easy but there are a lot. there is extra credit. as long as you put in the effort you'll do okay!

EXTRA CREDIT
Clear grading criteria
Lecture heavy
4.0
2.0
CEM141
Grade: A
Nov 5, 2024
Would take again

Lectures can be a little boring but this class is easy if you just apply yourself for a little more than the ten minutes it takes to do your homework.

Get ready to read
EXTRA CREDIT
Lecture heavy
5.0
1.0
CEM141
Grade: A+
Dec 4, 2024
Would take again

Lectures may seem a bit redundant at times, but the instructor was very good at facilitating learning and providing resources for all the students if struggling. Assessments for this course were also easy, as long as you applied yourself to the homework.

Clear grading criteria
Caring
Accessible outside class
4.0
3.0
CEM141
Grade: A-
Dec 7, 2024
Would take again

I really liked Prof. Cangelosi. She's clearly very passionate about what she teaches and she really tries to engage everyone. Attendance is mandatory as she uses iClicker (graded on participation) but you get 6 drops if you take her class 3 times a week. Homework was also graded on completion. Just put in effort and you'll do good!

Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
Test heavy
5.0
3.0
CEM141
Grade: A-
Dec 7, 2024
Would take again

Cangelosi makes this 'weeder' class manageable. Homework is frequent but light, and there are plenty of easy extra credit opportunities. Lectures are engaging, and unstuck AI proved helpful for exam prep.

5.0
4.0
CEM141
Grade: A-
Dec 7, 2024
Would take again

Tests are very hard. Her lectures are very informational. 10% of your grade is already done before the class even starts. Very test heavy. If you average a 80% on tests, then you should get a 4.0. Reading the textbook helps some people but not all. Very easy recitation and homework

EXTRA CREDIT
Test heavy
Graded by few things
4.0
3.0
CEM141
Grade: C
Dec 8, 2024
Would take again

Dr. Cangelosi's lectures were great. You'll learn a lot very easily. The issue for me came during the tests as the tests weren't very reflective of what you learned. The Chem help rooms are good but can get very busy. I'd recommend Dr. Cangelosi.

EXTRA CREDIT
Clear grading criteria
Lots of homework
4.0
3.0
CEM141
Grade: B+
Dec 9, 2024
Would take again

All of your exams are worth 15% of your grade, but if you go over the learning objectives and make some of your own flash cards (or however you prefer), you should pass no problem. Also, your final exam will replace your lowest exam if you score higher on the final! She's very passionate about what she does and the TA's in class are super helpful!

EXTRA CREDIT
Clear grading criteria
Test heavy
5.0
3.0
CEM101
Grade: A
Dec 9, 2024
Would take again

Her teaching style is great, I feel like I actually understood what was going on. There is HW after every lec but its super short. Attendance is mandatory but only worth 5% (go to class tho! Lecs are 50 min and go by quick). Before exams, GO THROUGH THE LEARNING OBJECTIVES!! These carried me. She wants you to succeed! Fyi I am NOT a stem person.

Amazing lectures
Lecture heavy
5.0
3.0
CEM141
Grade: A
Dec 9, 2024
Would take again

Professor was overall my favorite of the semester. She made it very clear about homework and such at the beginning of the semester and stuck to it. If you go to lecture and do your homework and reading, you should have no problem with this class!

EXTRA CREDIT
Lecture heavy
5.0
3.0
CEM141
Grade: A
Dec 10, 2024
Would take again

I hated chemistry before this class. She is an amazing prof. I constantly went to office hours and she was very helpful. Her lectures were never short of informational and detailed. She outlines everything at the beginning of the semester. Just go to class, take notes, and do hw, and there's no reason why you shouldn't pass. Much love to her.

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
5.0
1.0
CEM141
Grade: A
Dec 11, 2024
Would take again

she teaches all of the material very well during her lectures. those days when students don't understand what's exactly happening she makes sure to explain extra so nobody falls behind. the homework is easy and the recitation is too. i would take her for every science class if i could.

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
2.0
CEM141
Grade: A+
Dec 11, 2024
Would take again

For chem141 not being a super easy class I thought she did a great job. Was very informational in lectures and took her time covering the material. If you were confused it was more because the concept is hard not her teaching. Exams are majority of your grade, but if you go to help room and do learning objectives this is a very manageable class.

Amazing lectures
Graded by few things
4.0
3.0
CEM141
Grade: A-
Dec 12, 2024
Would take again

Dr. Cangelosi is a very nice and intelligent professor. She obviously knows her stuff and was normally very good at explaining it to her students.

Clear grading criteria
Lecture heavy
4.0
3.0
CEM141
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 13, 2024
Would take again

This professor was very good at teaching chemistry. She was passionate about the subject and good at explaining things. So many things also get dropped at the end of the course, so you do not have to worry about missing class a few times. The exams can get a little hard, but studying and hard work will get you the A!

Caring
Lecture heavy
4.0
2.0
CEM141
Grade: A+
Dec 13, 2024
Would take again

Easy A if you just show up to the lectures and study for a couple hours the day before. The tests are usually pretty straightforward. Homework is light and graded on completion, and the lectures aren't too boring. She tells you to read the textbook before every class, but in my opinion it wasn't really necessary.

EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
1.0
CEM141
Grade: A+
Dec 13, 2024
Would take again

Dr. Cangelosi is a very good professor. She clearly knows how to effectively teach this class. She is very kind and makes the class fairly accessable.

Test heavy
Accessible outside class
3.0
4.0
CEM141
Grade: B
Dec 13, 2024

I struggled to understand concept she was teaching and felt she didn't explain well and moved on quickly. The TAs and ULAs were very helpful during lectures. I attended all lectures and recitations and still struggled and spent a lot of time studying. If you have experience in chemistry im sure you would enjoy her more.

EXTRA CREDIT
Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
5.0
3.0
CEM141
Grade: A
Dec 14, 2024
Would take again

Dr. Cangelosi is a great professor that explains things really well in her lectures. CEM141 isn't that bad, the only thing that sucks is the exams. If you study a lot you should do fine on them, it's just hard when each multiple choice question is worth 4% of your exam grade. Overall though not too bad, especially with Cangelosi.

1.0
5.0
CEM141
Grade: C
Dec 14, 2024

Good luck!

Participation matters
Lecture heavy
5.0
2.0
CEM141
Grade: B+
Dec 14, 2024
Would take again

Dr. Cangelosi was a great professor, she graded homework based on participation and went over the homework every morning before getting into the lecture. Her class is pretty interactive and the only "textbook" you need is online and you can download it from course resources. She was a great professor and you can tell that she loves her job.

Participation matters
Respected
Graded by few things
4.0
4.0
CEM141
Grade: B
Dec 15, 2024
Would take again

Average exam question: Is water wet? (choose one) -Yes, but no -No, but yes -Yes, but maybe -No, but maybe -Yes, it is wet, because its wet -Yes, it is wet -No, because its a liquid -No, because its wet -Ham sandwich (The correct answer was ham sandwich)

Test heavy
5.0
2.0
CEM141
Grade: B
Dec 16, 2024
Would take again

i loved her personally. the class was mandatory, but it wasn't bad for only 50 minutes. you get homework at least once a week and there's a bunch of extra credit opportunities. the mock exams are very very helpful except the final. i thought the final was hard. just go to class and do the homework and you'll be fine

EXTRA CREDIT
1.0
5.0
CEM141
Grade: B+
Dec 20, 2024

Worst professor in all of msu with a nasty grading structure that depends on if you come to lecture thrice a week at 9 am or not. She must be fired immediately

Tough grader
Participation matters
Lecture heavy
5.0
3.0
CEM141
Grade: A
Dec 23, 2024
Would take again

Very nice professor who made sure every student has a chance to get a 4.0. Clear grading expectations. Good explanations. Would recommend to anyone who is bad at chemistry. Goes a bit fast during lectures but all lectures are recorded and posted.

EXTRA CREDIT
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
5.0
1.0
CEM141
Grade: B+
Jan 12, 2025
Would take again

I made flashcards out of the lecture material after each class and ranged from 80-90 on the exams. If you start studying and pay attention from the first lecture, you will succeed. I didn't attend that many recitations, and it impacted my grade, which kind of upset me a little because I don't think attendance should be graded.

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
CEM141
Grade: A
Jan 13, 2025
Would take again

Prof Cangelosi was very good. She made lecture easy to understand and kinda fun. Just hated the subject but she was amazing. Tough subject

Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
CEM141
Grade: A+
Jan 23, 2025
Would take again

Amazing professor who goes very deep into concepts. There is iClicker for attendance but it is good for accountability, because if you miss a lecture you will fall behind.

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Lecture heavy
5.0
3.0
CEM141
Grade: A+
Mar 22, 2025
Would take again

She's the best prof at MSU for cem 141. just pay attention in lecture and study and you'll do well. super supportive and great lectures with clear criteria for what to know.

Amazing lectures
5.0
5.0
CEM142
Grade: B
Apr 22, 2025
Would take again

very good professor. lectures are online if you miss. it was my fault for not paying attention but she explains very well and the office hours and TA's are very helpful. would take again.

Participation matters
Gives good feedback
Lecture heavy
5.0
3.0
CEM142
Grade: B-
Apr 22, 2025
Would take again

This class was tough mostly because of the exams, but did well in everything else. Dr. Cangelosi is an amazing professor though it's definitely just me being bad at the exams.

Participation matters
Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
5.0
3.0
CEM142
Grade: B-
Apr 27, 2025
Would take again

very good professor his class was tough mostly because of the exams, but did well in everything else

Participation matters
Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
5.0
1.0
CEM142
Grade: A+
Apr 29, 2025
Would take again

Dr C is an awesome lecturer, she is passionate about her material. I thought the class was boring and moved slowly, but that is not entirely her fault as there are so many sections of the class.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
4.0
4.0
CEM142
May 3, 2025
Would take again

Dr Cangelosi is good at teaching I'm just bad at chemistry. Her class was better than the other chem prof I had. She's very kind and understanding. The TA's can be helpful.

Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
Accessible outside class
2.0
4.0
CEM142
Grade: D
May 6, 2025

Her exams are heavily weighted and quite difficult. You need to study consistently and pay close attention in every lecture. Don't rely on ChatGPT for homework—it won't help on the exams, which are tough even with solid studying.

Test heavy
2.0
2.0
CEM142
Grade: A
May 9, 2025

Dr. C kind of talks to you like you're 9. This is something that annoys me personally. She seems nice, but some of the stuff in her lectures are made unclear or are skipped through fast. Her powerpoints are ridiculously long, and the slide numbers don't match her in class slides.

Lots of homework
Caring
Test heavy
3.0
4.0
CEM142
Grade: B-
May 28, 2025

There are lots of slides and she goes through them fast sometimes, I took them on paper which made it harder to keep up. The TA's are helpful, difficult class (for me), and exams kinda are hard. She provides resources to study with and has office hours. Recitations can be helpful, but you'll be in a group of 3...

5.0
3.0
CEM142
Grade: A
Jul 19, 2025
Would take again

Explained the material very well. Pay attention in lecture and take good notes. Exams are not easy but if you study well you will get an A. Responds to emails very quickly as well. Would definitely recommend this professor.

Amazing lectures
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
CEM141
Grade: A+
Oct 14, 2025
Would take again

Very passionate and helpful, exams can be hard if not studied for but she is very supportive and encouraging as well as easy to reach out to

Gives good feedback
Caring
Lecture heavy
5.0
2.0
CEM141
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 2, 2025
Would take again

If you can, take Dr. Cangelosi. I've never understood chemistry until I took her class. Her lectures are very easy to follow and understand.There are 4 exams and each are very similar to the lectures and mock exams she gives. You can tell she loves chemistry and she loves to teach. It's very easy to get above a 90 in this class

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
2.0
CEM141
Grade: A
Dec 5, 2025
Would take again

She is very passionate about chemistry and is willing to help in and out of class. You could ask her what an atom is and she wouldn't judge you. She explains topics well but tends to lecture about the most important stuff in the last 5 min of class. The tests are hard but if you study well, you'll do fine.

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
5.0
2.0
CEM141
Grade: Incomplete
Dec 5, 2025
Would take again

The homework for CEM 141 is straightforward, and the workload is very manageable. The exams are the only challenging aspect of the course; success requires a deep understanding of the material, which can be achieved by paying attention to the lectures. Professor Cangelosi is excellent at teaching. There are help rooms if you need them.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Caring
4.0
3.0
CEM141
Grade: B-
Dec 5, 2025
Would take again

I would say that as far as a cem class goes she does a pretty good job teaching, she is accessible outside of class, and her lectures are easy to follow. HOWEVER, the lectures do not prepare you for the exams. The exams are very difficult, you have to study as you learn you cant cram before the exams and do well.

EXTRA CREDIT
Clear grading criteria
Test heavy
4.0
2.0
CEM141
Grade: A+
Dec 5, 2025
Would take again

Very nice lady runs through lectures fast but keeps class engaged. Goes over homework. Make sure to do ALEKS and complete homework. Lot of extra credit offered so do that. I didn't use the textbook. I found tests easy and practice exam helpful. I studied for an hour before each test and always got above a 95. Just try and it'll be fine.

Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
Lots of homework
5.0
2.0
CEM141
Grade: A
Dec 9, 2025
Would take again

Dr. Cangelosi goes through lectures quickly, but also explains concepts to you as if you are a child, which I guess can be a good thing considering some concepts can be tricky. She goes over the homework assignments, her tests are straight-forward, and she is caring and lenient with grading. She is probably the best CEM141 professor at MSU.

EXTRA CREDIT
Gives good feedback
Lecture heavy
5.0
2.0
CEM141
Grade: A
Dec 10, 2025
Would take again

I LOVED Professor Cangelosi! She did an amazing job with lecturing and made chemistry easy to understand. I would highly recommend this professor if you get to take CEM 141. The exams were a little difficult and confusing at times, but if you attend recitations and put effort into the homework, you're sure to do well.

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
5.0
3.0
CEM141
Grade: A
Dec 13, 2025
Would take again

genuinely such a nice person. lectures were very engaging which made learning the material much easier. she tells you what to do after each lecture and if you do it you will do well in the class. wouldn't want anyone else for cem 141

Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
3.0
CEM141
Grade: A+
Dec 14, 2025
Would take again

Dr. Cangelosi is a really good professor and person. She explains all the concepts in a way that makes them so easy to understand, and is just an overall nice person. There is a textbook, but I never bought it and easily 4.0ed the class. The exams are heavily weighted, but there are plenty of other categories that cushion your grade.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Lecture heavy
5.0
2.0
CEM141
Grade: A
Dec 18, 2025
Would take again

Great Chem prof, her lectures are very well planned and helpful to understanding the material. Homework very straightforward and short. Recitation activities not too stressful and were helpful. The exams are the hardest part of the course, but you are given good resources to study from. Worst part of course was the ALEKS assignment.

Clear grading criteria
Test heavy
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