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Johns Hopkins University | AS.030.112

Chemistry with Problem Solving I

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Average Course Rating

(4.32)

This course is for students who have had moderate or limited exposure to the subject. Special emphasis is placed on scientific problem-solving skills. There are two discussion sections per week, including one devoted exclusively to interactive quantitative problem solving. A typical student may have taken a year of descriptive chemistry as a high school sophomore, but has not been exposed to the problem-solving mathematical approach used in university-level science courses. Taken concurrently with AS.030.101 and AS.030.102. Students who have received an AP4 or higher are not considered eligible for this course and should not enroll.

Fall 2013

(3.81)

Fall 2014

(4.82)

Fall 2013

Professor: Gerald Meyer

(3.81)

The best aspect of this class was the ability to work on chemistry problems and concepts with a professor. Students described it as a good stress-free opportunity to improve their skills in a small-class setting. Complaints about the class were few, with some students saying that the class sometimes felt slow, could be too short, or felt too laid back. Suggestions for improvements included having the course be in better sync with other Chemistry courses or if the class size were even smaller to allow for more one-on-one attention. Prospective students should know that this class was a great resource to students who were new to or struggling with concepts covered in Chemistry courses.

Fall 2014

Professor: Eric Hil

(4.82)

Students praised this course for providing a great way to reinforce concepts students were learning in chemistry. In particular, students praised this course for providing an intimate space where students could explore concepts. Perceived issues with the course were few though some student felt the course was either too long or too short. Suggestions for improvement varied as well, with some students requesting the course meet for longer sessions while others wanted to see the course cover more problems of greater difficulty. Prospective students should know that the course is geared to those who have a limited background in chemistry or want more support while studying chemistry.