Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
Advanced Inorganic Chemistry emphasizes the symmetry, structure, and bonding of inorganic compounds with selected applications.
Summary
Historical reviews of John Berry, Judith Burstyn: Reviewers describe the course material as hard core and difficult to learn independently, requiring attendance at every lecture and significant study effort. Homework and take-home exams are considered fair and helpful for understanding the content.
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Prerequisites
Course map(CHEM 345 or concurrent enrollment and junior standing) or graduate/professional standing
- CHEM 345 · prior_or_concurrent
- junior standing
- graduate/professional standing
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Fall 2026No instructors recorded for this selection.
Historical instructors & teaching patterns
Historical reviews of John Berry: John Berry is consistently praised for his clear, slow-paced explanations and willingness to help students. Reviewers describe him as kind, patient, and humorous, noting that his fair homework and exams support learning. He is regarded as an excellent instructor who cares about student understanding.
JOHN BERRY is recorded teaching in Spring 2010, Spring 2012, Spring 2014, Spring 2016, Spring 2018, Spring 2020, Spring 2024, Spring 2026. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
JUDITH BURSTYN is recorded teaching in Fall 2007, Spring 2009, Fall 2009, Fall 2010. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
THOMAS BRUNOLD is recorded teaching in Fall 2006, Spring 2007, Fall 2008, Spring 2011, Fall 2011, Spring 2013, Spring 2015, Spring 2017, Spring 2019, Spring 2023, Spring 2025. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
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Student experience
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Historical reviews for John Berry describe him as an exceptional, patient, and clear instructor who makes the hard material accessible. Students consistently praise his helpfulness and clear explanations, with one calling him the best professor they have ever had.
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2024: 3.94 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=9 letter grades); Spring 2025: 3.58 GPA, 76.9% A/AB (n=13 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.86 GPA, 95.5% A/AB (n=22 letter grades).
difficulty & workload
Historical reviews of John Berry, Judith Burstyn: Reviewers describe the course material as hard core and difficult to learn independently, requiring attendance at every lecture and significant study effort. Homework and take-home exams are considered fair and helpful for understanding the content.
Historical reviews of John Berry: Students find the class enjoyable due to the instructor's laid-back, funny, and kind demeanor. Reviewers highlight that the professor is extremely helpful and open to questions, creating a supportive learning environment despite the course's difficulty.
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