Cumulative exams and final, had to study a LOT and other folks in class didnt do so hot. Prepare to study and come to class. He loves WOW and is a fun person but as a teacher is kinda hard

I took general chemistry 161 with this teacher. He is young 27 and wears a world of warcraft shirt every day. You will learn a lot in his class but you will fail it because the exams are very difficult and labs are very time consuming.

Attendance alone is not enough to keep up w/ this class. TAKE INITIATIVE. Teacher expects you to do a lot of homework (ungraded) without you giving a lot of incentive. Concise, detailed writing on labs is important. Not good about returning graded work back to students in a timely fashion. Friendly guy, you will suffer if you slack off though.

Class was manageable. Wes is a fun guy and his lectures are pretty clear. Take good notes, and do the HW problems that he recommends(for practice if u need it). Also be sure to complete all of the labs and never show up late to a lab. Exams were a little challenging but manageable if u dont fall behind. getting an A is far from impossible.

Lectures weren't boring & goes over things pretty clear. Ask questions if unclear & he will be more than happy to go over them. Homework is not mandatory, but highly recommended to pass the class. His multiple choice is tricky & application problems require an understanding of all concepts put together. Exam + lab based grade.

Wes is a good teacher if you come to learn. If you have no interest in the lectures and leave class on a regular basis he will not be the nicest person. He is very strict with his labs and takes points away quickly. Very helpful and approachable. Tests are hard b/c he grades based on if you know the concepts. Overall a good teacher and class.

Wes is a pretty decent teacher. He's always open for questions when he's giving lectures, so make sure to ask if something is confusing you. He is a little stingy on points (for example, tries to trick you on tests) but it's just because he wants you to get the material. He definitely prepares you for Chem 161, which is the point of this class.

Wes has been a great teacher. People on here give him a hard time for being tough. He goes over the information very well and continuously asks if anyone has questions. If you don't understand something, just ask! If you study the lectures and go over the optional homework you will do fine in his class. I am excited to take him again next quarter!

I have taken Wes' class twice now. 140 and 161. I have personally enjoyed his class but I know alot of students have struggled. He is hard but he is fair and strait foward. If you have a hard time following directions then this may not be the best class for you. But if you put the time in and actually study hard then youll do good.

He is strict, but fair, like others have said. I showed up 11 minutes late for our first lab and was kicked out. Trick questions on quizzes and tests. He teaches exactly what you need to know though and made it very easy for me to understand.I missed the final but he let me take it at the beginning of the next quarter.Overall he is a cool funny guy

Wes is a good teacher, he always tries to be fair but also is very strict. During lectures he'll always try to make sure everyone understands so don't be afraid to ask questions! His exams and quizes are tough so you have to be well prepared. Overall he's a great teacher, one of the best ones I've had.

Really funny guy but you have to attend class EVERYDAY in order to get a decent grade. Very picky grade and will dock you points for little things like 5 points off a 15 point lab just for sig figs, overall great and clear teacher. Willing to spend time out of class to help students. Really tries to help people succeed. Study hard.

Wes is a great teacher. I had him For 161 in the Winter. He was extremely helpful and clear in his explanations. He was extremely fair and the tests were pretty easy. I have seen him take off points on labs for sig figs and lack of safety in the lab section of notebook. There are also time limits on tests. He is an excellent Teacher though!

Wes was a pretty chill dude, straight out of neckbeard convention. He wore a different World of Warcraft shirt everyday, camo cargo pants, combat boots, and drove a motorcycle. Lol. He was a solid teacher and very clear with expectations, his course felt difficult at times but if you actually do the homework he assigns you'll do great.

Wes is an awesome teacher who keeps lectures interesting. Be warned that you DO have to keep on top of your work and study hard to do well, don't be afraid to ask questions if you're the slightest bit unsure of anything!

He keeps things fun with jokes, videos, and cartoons. He does well in lecture. My issue, and most other peoples' as well, is his quizzes and tests are ridiculous. You have to put way more effort into his classes to get by which is frustrating as hell. Expect to get stressed out unless you are amazing at this stuff.

He answers e mails 247 whenever you have a question, and is always willing to answer questions or go over tough subjects with you. The exams aren't easy, but doable. Easy grader for labs, and not much homework. He doesn't force attendance, but I recommend it.

I have never struggled so much in a class before, this said, I absolutely loved him. I learned the most from him then I did in 161 or 163. He is hilarious and makes every lecture exciting. Exams are very very tough but he curves them as well as the entire class at the end of the quarter. If you want to learn, take him!

I have over 90 credits and Wes was, by far, my favorite teacher! He actually explains the text during lecture instead of just summarizing it. I would email him at 1 am with a question and he would get back to me in less then an hour most of the time with very clear answers. Also gives lots of ways to get points and lets you redo 1 exam.

Gives pretty good lectures and answers any questions you have. Not a very tough grader when it comes to labs, which is very welcome. Grades a little tougher on tests, so make sure to study hard for those.

Wes is a great guy and is very enthusiastic about what he teaches. He definitely knows his stuff and will try to clarify something if anyone is stuck. The labs are pretty easy . This was one of the more challenging classes I have taken. The tests are very difficult and require you to have a complete understanding of the material.

Wes is by far my favorite chemistry teacher I have taken. Not only are his lectures entertaining, I actually learned a lot from this class. Be aware, his exams are pretty tough and he does like to put trick questions, but if you work hard you will succeed. Great professor.

He was a funny guy, he made slice shows for every chapter. He make the lecture clear. Quiz every week and 5-4 tests per quarter. It's not hard if you knew the material.

He does NOT try to trick students on tests, but some people might feel that way if they didn't practice the material. Get the textbook recommended by the professor. Do the practice problems. This is not a "show up and learn" kind of class, you have to do as much work outside of the class as you can. Grading criteria not super clear, but grades fair

Wonderful teacher, especially if you ask for help. Online homework program is $30. Writes his own quizzes that are very unique. Do the problems in the text assigned at the end of each section as well as the online homework before quiz/tests and you'll be in great shape.

He had a sense of humor and stood over my shoulder until I figured out his instructions. He was a good chemistry teacher.

Wes has a casual teaching approach but does a good job of conveying the information. If you do all the HW, and the readings from the textbook, and edit the labs it should be an easy A. The strangest thing was that he does not post grades online, or disclose them by email. The reason is to make sure that you come and talk to him though.

I had a lot of fun in Wes's class and got a good understanding of the material.

if you do the work and pay attention to what he is teaching youre good. dont miss labs and come prepared for them. i loved his class and would take it again if i could.

Wes is awesome! His lectures are great and he explains the material VERY well. He is clear about grading criteria and what is going to be on his exams. This class requires a lot of time and effort, but I enjoyed it.

Super funny guy and relatable, not too erudite but doesn't treat you like a child.

I think some of the people that reviewed him are bitter they didnt pass. He is hilarious and actually teaches! He is helpful and gives you the time and answers you need. He will give extra help. Im still in the class, so we will see what grade I end up with, but after taking chemistry previously with someone else, Im so much more confident!

Wes is awesome. There were lots of times we were given problems in class and then could work through them and get his feedback. I worked harder for this C than any of my As and Bs but I made it! This was my third time taking it, and I really responded well to his methods. You will have to work hard, but his sense of humor lightens the mood!

I think professor Wes, given the circumstances, and teaching online did a good job this spring quarter. I think his bad reviews on here are by students that clearly failed out of the class and are bitter. His live lectures were decent, but he made his standards clear from the beginning. Chemistry is a hard class, gotta put in the effort!

not sure why there's so many low rates for Wes. Given COVID , he was pretty understanding and did his best to accommodate students. He was always willing to help out and answer questions via email, I felt like he really cared about how we did in the class! It was a bit stressful towards the end with a lab, quiz, exam and final due, but doable.

Fully online because of COVID. He does live YouTube lectures twice a week; you can ask questions live and rewatch the lectures (super helpful). He explains things in such simple terms that it feels easy when its not. He lets you take tests and exams twice. He is VERY CLEAR about what will be on the test; no tricks. Loved his teaching style.

I feel lucky to have taken CHEM131 with Wes and it was a fun class for someone who doesn't like chemistry. He's very personable and a good instructor. I did feel he was a tough grader on labs and his quizzes can be tricky but he gives 2 attempts and releases the answers. Also helps that exams are almost identical to quizzes - so study past quizzes!

Great teacher! His class was fun!! Quizzes were the same as exams. His is class easier than I thought. There are labs but those are easy, you can finish them in one day but he does give you a week and a half to work on it. Gives hard and soft deadline for quizzes and labs. Gives lots of extra credit on exams. Would recommend him 100%!

He is funny, and he knows a lot. Just take quiz and exam with caution and you will be fine.

I am having a wonderful time with Wes Hillman in my CHEM&140 class. The class is pretty hard, but I enjoy it, and as long as you actually do the work and pay attention, you can succeed easily.

A bit unprofessional at times, but funny and interactive with students. Gives 8 points of extra credit on exams and a chance to retake one assignment for better grade, including exams. You have to put in effort to understand and learn concepts. Would recommend for those specifically interested in chem, not those going for a credit. Not an easy A.

Wes is a very down to Earth professor and likes to crack jokes often which makes the lectures very enjoyable. This class definitely does feel like a weed-out class however, his grading is quite strict and it's very hard to get full points on something even if you think you did it completely right. Study study study and you should be fine!

Wes is a hoot! He has a great way of explaining complex material. The class does not have any graded homework, which leads your grade to be determined based on very few points. The quizes and exams mirror the material covered and he offers a one-time retake on whatever you wish to use it on.

Hard class, but he does well at explaining things. You have to be on top of your homework/prelabs/studying or you wont do well.