The best aspects of the course were the helpful online homework assignments, the clear lecture slides, and the study material that reflected what students actually were learning in class. The worst aspect of the course was difficulty to understand the professors’ way of conveying the subject material. Many students felt that the lectures were unclear, leaving them to teach themselves some of the material. The course would improve if the professor could find a more effective way of relaying the information to students. Prospective students should endeavor to study the course materials, do the homework

The best aspects of the course were the online problems and lecture slides available to help students understand what they were learning in class. The worst aspect of the course was the level of difficulty that came with the class. The subject was chal enging and the professor did not clearly cover all of the topics in a way that prepared students for the tests and homework assignments. The course would improve if the lectures were more focused and filled with clearer, more detailed explanations of the subject matter. Prospective students should know that this course is somewhat chal enging and they should prepare to do some heavy studying so they can perform well on the heavily weighted exams.

The highlights of this course were the availability of the OWL program to complete homework, in-class models, and the instructor’s willingness to help students outside of class. Many students thought that the difficulty of the material and the fast pace of the course were the worst aspects. Some students found the lectures and the instructor unhelpful and sometimes counter-productive. Some suggested improvements included providing more practice questions for the exams, more one-on-one time with either the instructor or a TA, and more in-class models. Prospective students should know that the course work is challenging and requires a significant time commitment, but much of the material is interesting.

Some of the high points of this course were the challenging but interesting material, the OWL program for homework, and the wealth of practice material for exams. While a few students cited the instructor as the best aspect of the course, most cited him as the worst aspect. Many said that the instructor was difficult to follow, unclear, and at times seemed disrespectful. Some suggested improvements included more interesting and engaging lectures, more TA sessions, and smaller class size. If you are interested in taking this course you should know that it is a chal enge, but typical for a course on this topic.

The best part about this course was that assignments enforced concepts learned in lecture. This class had fair exams, and the professor was easily accessible if students needed help. Many students found the textbook to be unhelpful and the online homework frustrating. Suggestions for improvement included clearly outlining learning objectives during lecture and slowing down the pace in order to provide more thorough explanations. Prospective students should have a solid background in chemistry. This course requires a significant amount of independent study to understand concepts and students should attend office hours as soon as necessary.

The best part of this course was the manageable workload. The professor was well organized and covered a wide range of topics throughout the semester. Many students found the PowerPoint slides too detailed with too much information and the exams were long and difficult. This course could be improved by teaching students how to read the textbook properly at the beginning of the semester and clearly outlining learning objectives during lecture. Having break out sections would also help students better understand course material. Prospective students should know that it is important to stay up to date on their readings and joining PILOT was helpful.