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I'd recommend Moore, he's a great Chem Prof.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/70837","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:18:33.441382+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE3NDIwODg=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:70837","instructor_name":"Judith Burstyn","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2004-02-23 01:19:26 +0000 UTC","comment":"I never liked chemistry.  Now I hate it.  Didn't learn a thing.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/70837","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:18:33.441382+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE3MDI5Njk=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:70837","instructor_name":"Judith Burstyn","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2004-02-09 23:06:46 +0000 UTC","comment":"No Comments","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/70837","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:18:33.441382+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1NzA1OTc=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:70837","instructor_name":"Judith Burstyn","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2004-01-03 14:22:36 +0000 UTC","comment":"I can' really give a fair description considering I didn't attend class after September, but from what I saw she made little sense unless you studied the material extensively before the lecture.  Definitely a boring class, boring material, boring teacher.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/70837","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:18:33.441382+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1MjY4MTY=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:70837","instructor_name":"Judith Burstyn","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2003-12-17 20:25:43 +0000 UTC","comment":"If you are going to take this class, which I wouldn't reccomend, don't take Burstyn.  She just doesn't make sense half the time.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/70837","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:18:33.441382+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1MDIyNTg=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:70837","instructor_name":"Judith Burstyn","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2003-12-14 01:13:02 +0000 UTC","comment":"Yeah, um, unless you like being talked to like your in Kindergarten, Judith might not be the professor for you.  Any number of TA's (i.e. ALL OF THEM!), probably even some students would be able to teach the class better than she would.  Avoid her!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/70837","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:18:33.441382+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE0NDEyMDg=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:70837","instructor_name":"Judith Burstyn","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2003-12-04 22:55:40 +0000 UTC","comment":"I don't think I have learned anything in her class.  If I have open times I will always try to go to Zanni's lecture instead.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/70837","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:18:33.441382+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE0MzAzMjY=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:70837","instructor_name":"Judith Burstyn","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2003-12-03 18:27:46 +0000 UTC","comment":"boring, get ready to sleep","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/70837","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:18:33.441382+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEzNjUzOTk=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:70837","instructor_name":"Judith Burstyn","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2003-11-20 12:34:09 +0000 UTC","comment":"Definately try to get Moore than Zanni than Burstyn for this class.  She makes quite a few errors during lecture and she doesn't explain topics quite as clearly as the other profs imo.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/70837","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:18:33.441382+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEzNjE4Nzk=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:70837","instructor_name":"Judith Burstyn","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2003-11-19 22:18:54 +0000 UTC","comment":"Her lectures may not be the most entertaining, but if you come into the class wanting to learn something, you will.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/70837","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:18:33.441382+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEzNDU3MjY=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:70837","instructor_name":"Judith Burstyn","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2003-11-18 10:20:22 +0000 UTC","comment":"No Comments","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/70837","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:18:33.441382+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEzMTQ2OTQ=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:70837","instructor_name":"Judith Burstyn","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2003-11-13 00:19:01 +0000 UTC","comment":"Seems to be the least popular of the Chem 109 professors. She puts many-a-student to sleep (if they even bother showing up to her lectures).","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/70837","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:18:33.441382+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEyODY4MTU=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:70837","instructor_name":"Judith Burstyn","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2003-11-08 22:09:49 +0000 UTC","comment":"She's not terrible! I think she's very straight-forward and clear about the subject material.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/70837","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:18:33.441382+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEyMzgxNDA=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:70837","instructor_name":"Judith Burstyn","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2003-10-29 20:02:44 +0000 UTC","comment":"Decent, but get Zanni if possible","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/70837","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:18:33.441382+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEwNzk0OTI=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:70837","instructor_name":"Judith Burstyn","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2003-08-07 00:49:21 +0000 UTC","comment":"Just plain stupid","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/70837","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:18:33.441382+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEwMzQwODk=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:70837","instructor_name":"Judith Burstyn","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2003-07-02 01:28:49 +0000 UTC","comment":"Take Moore's class at all costs!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/70837","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:18:33.441382+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTc5NDU1Ng==","source_instructor_id":"rmp:70837","instructor_name":"Judith Burstyn","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2003-04-06 15:23:48 +0000 UTC","comment":"Terrible","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/70837","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:18:33.441382+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTY1MzU0MQ==","source_instructor_id":"rmp:70837","instructor_name":"Judith Burstyn","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2003-02-28 17:53:11 +0000 UTC","comment":"No Comments","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/70837","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:18:11.405771+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE5NzEwMTY2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:891655","instructor_name":"Mahesh Mahanthappa","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2012-01-11 12:50:06 +0000 UTC","comment":"Could be the best professor I've ever had. Very passionate about the material, explains it very well. Lectures are very interesting, keeps you engaged. Does a great job of supplementing lectures with demonstrations.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/891655","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:18:11.405771+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE4NTgwNDc2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:891655","instructor_name":"Mahesh Mahanthappa","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2011-05-11 18:31:39 +0000 UTC","comment":"Amazing professor. Chem 109 is hard and can be overwhelming, but Mahesh explains the material very well. Would have done much worse had i had another professor for 109","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/891655","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:18:11.405771+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE4MzQxOTgx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:891655","instructor_name":"Mahesh Mahanthappa","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2011-03-31 23:38:22 +0000 UTC","comment":"Fantastic professor. Like everyone said before, a little more effort than you'd expect should be sufficient for an A. I had class w/ him over 2 years ago, and studying for my MCAT right now, I feel extremely prepared and remember more than I thought I would thanks to his detailed course. It moves fast, but it's worth it.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/891655","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:18:11.405771+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE3NjMwNTUz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:891655","instructor_name":"Mahesh Mahanthappa","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2010-10-04 16:48:16 +0000 UTC","comment":"Great professor. Very clear and to the point. His exams are fairly difficult but there is usually a curve. Amusing  because he does demonstrations every lecture. Take him for Chem 109","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/891655","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:18:11.405771+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE3NTA0OTM2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:891655","instructor_name":"Mahesh Mahanthappa","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2010-08-12 10:54:24 +0000 UTC","comment":"Mahanthappa is a sweet-ass professor.  He's teaches really clearly, and knows his chemistry.  His class is hard, but the material is worth it.  You only get like, 3 tries for the quizzes.  But, he likes to teach, and you can tell.  Definitely recommended!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/891655","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:18:11.405771+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE3MzA0Nzc4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:891655","instructor_name":"Mahesh Mahanthappa","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2010-06-04 23:59:43 +0000 UTC","comment":"great teacher. clear in teaching and really loves what he does. put in a little more effort than you initially think you may need and that should get you an A","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/891655","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:18:11.405771+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE3MTU0MDYw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:891655","instructor_name":"Mahesh Mahanthappa","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2010-05-08 19:00:35 +0000 UTC","comment":"Incredible professor for chemistry. His exams were pretty hard and his class took a lot of work, but he is worth it. He's charismatic and a genuine guy.  Once a month he seemed to pull off an incredible lecture that insightfully related chemistry to current issues.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/891655","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:18:11.405771+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE3MDAzOTQ0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:891655","instructor_name":"Mahesh Mahanthappa","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2010-04-15 20:54:32 +0000 UTC","comment":"Mahanthappa is amazing. He's enthusiastic and very knowledgable. His lectures are fast-paced with great demos. Tests are somewhat difficult.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/891655","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:18:11.405771+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE2ODQxMjQ0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:891655","instructor_name":"Mahesh Mahanthappa","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2010-03-02 15:58:42 +0000 UTC","comment":"Best professor I've ever had! I always look forward to going to his lecture. He's enthusiastic, funny, dresses well, and cares a lot about his students. The class was still tough, but having him made everything so much better.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/891655","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:18:11.405771+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE2NzA4OTMy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:891655","instructor_name":"Mahesh Mahanthappa","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2010-01-11 13:52:44 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof Mahanthappa was a great professor all around. Despite Chem 109 being an advanced class, Mahanthappa's lectures were usually easy to follow, and his notes were great as well. The class isn't easy, but his exams are fair, and he gives you plenty of opportunities to boost your grade with homework and labs.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/891655","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:18:11.405771+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE2NjcxODY3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:891655","instructor_name":"Mahesh Mahanthappa","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2010-01-03 23:11:24 +0000 UTC","comment":"Great teacher but the midterms and final are extremely hard.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/891655","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:18:11.405771+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE2NjIyOTE1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:891655","instructor_name":"Mahesh Mahanthappa","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2009-12-22 12:37:01 +0000 UTC","comment":"Simply put, an awesome professor.  Funny in lecture, helpful, available for questions and with e-mails.  Chem isn't my thing, but this professor made it alright. Take this man if you can.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/891655","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:18:11.405771+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE2MzgwNTE1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:891655","instructor_name":"Mahesh Mahanthappa","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2009-11-17 00:24:15 +0000 UTC","comment":"he's a really good lecturer high energy and talks clearly i think he's one of the best profs i've had","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/891655","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:18:11.405771+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE2MjAzMDU0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:891655","instructor_name":"Mahesh Mahanthappa","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2009-09-24 01:19:30 +0000 UTC","comment":"LOVED HIM. Honestly best professor I've ever had!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/891655","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:18:11.405771+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1OTIzODk0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:891655","instructor_name":"Mahesh Mahanthappa","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2009-06-02 13:46:32 +0000 UTC","comment":"Really great teacher.  Made the class as interesting as possible.  Fair exams.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/891655","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:18:11.405771+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1NjI2NDc5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:891655","instructor_name":"Mahesh Mahanthappa","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2009-04-08 20:12:30 +0000 UTC","comment":"A really good professor.  He was a lot of fun. Had a lot of cool demonstrations in class, to keep you interested in going.  Wrote his notes on the board but were pretty clear and easy to keep along with.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/891655","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:18:11.405771+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1NTY0MDg5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:891655","instructor_name":"Mahesh Mahanthappa","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2009-03-24 22:04:43 +0000 UTC","comment":"Easily the best professor I've ever had.  His lectures are exciting and fun to attend.  Not only are there many demos, but Mahesh gives off this aura of excitement and immense knowledge about chemistry.  The class is definitely a lot of work, but he is a very fair grader. Do your HW, put in effort on labs, and go to lecture: Recipe for an A","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/891655","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:18:11.405771+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1NDM4ODEy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:891655","instructor_name":"Mahesh Mahanthappa","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2009-02-03 21:58:28 +0000 UTC","comment":"Best lecturer ever- no joke.  I went into the class intimidated by chemistry and came out loving it.  Always goes the extra mile to help students.  Classes are exciting with lots of explosive demos- all my other chem classes have seemed lame by comparison.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/891655","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:18:11.405771+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1NDM3Mjc5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:891655","instructor_name":"Mahesh Mahanthappa","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2009-02-03 12:59:27 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Mahanthappa was an excellent professor. He is very passionate about what he teaches and it shows in his lecture. Best lecturer I've EVER had. He's very energetic and loves to do demonstrations to prove his point. Honestly, the course is VERY DIFFICULT, but having a good professor really helps. Get Professor Mahanthappa if you can.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/891655","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:18:11.405771+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1NDE2MjEx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:891655","instructor_name":"Mahesh Mahanthappa","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2009-01-26 18:27:59 +0000 UTC","comment":"Great professor.  Truly passionate about subject.  Speaks clearly.  HW weekly can be difficult at times but manageable.  Tests can be difficult, but if youre prepared manageable.  Great class great prof, would love to have him again.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/891655","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:18:11.405771+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1NDAwMjUw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:891655","instructor_name":"Mahesh Mahanthappa","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2009-01-21 19:09:36 +0000 UTC","comment":"Mahesh is truly a great teacher.  His charisma and passion for chemistry really makes the class go by quickly.  The content of this course is very difficult, but he makes it interesting to listen to.  A strong background in Chemistry is highly recommended.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/891655","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:18:11.405771+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1MzgzOTE3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:891655","instructor_name":"Mahesh Mahanthappa","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2009-01-16 18:41:06 +0000 UTC","comment":"This man is inspiring. I like chem, but he really made it come to life with his dynamic teaching, which included demos and connections to the real world. He LOVES chemistry- and it's contagious. Tough class with stressful exams, but do the work and you'll make it. He is fair. HIGHLY recommend if you have a strong chem background. Get to know him!!!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/891655","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:18:11.405771+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1MzE5MjU0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:891655","instructor_name":"Mahesh Mahanthappa","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2009-01-05 15:20:30 +0000 UTC","comment":"Decent Professor, awesome demos, easy to understand. This is the toughest class I've ever taken, but 109 is meant to be intense. If you take 109, take it with him.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/891655","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:18:11.405771+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1MjMyOTYz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:891655","instructor_name":"Mahesh Mahanthappa","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2008-12-18 13:38:26 +0000 UTC","comment":"Mahanthappa loves experiments. He has a lot of energy and goes through everything really fast. While he is a fun professor, it sometimes seems like he's a bit full of himself. Also, he sometimes overestimates how well we understand what he's teaching. Overall though, it's a great class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/891655","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:18:11.405771+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1MjI1NDYx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:891655","instructor_name":"Mahesh Mahanthappa","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2008-12-17 18:19:26 +0000 UTC","comment":"Mahesh is a really good teacher.  By far was my favorite professor and I didnt do well in the class.  Dont worry about failing it, he gives a sweet curve at the end of the year.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/891655","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:18:11.405771+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1MTc3NDYy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:891655","instructor_name":"Mahesh Mahanthappa","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2008-12-12 16:49:24 +0000 UTC","comment":"Mahesh is a really energetic guy.  You can typically find him sprinting up and down the stairs.  He loves polymers---so watch out for those on the exam.  He applies what we are learning to everyday life.  He is a very chatty guy and willing to help.  Overall awesome!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/891655","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:18:11.405771+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1MTY3ODA1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:891655","instructor_name":"Mahesh Mahanthappa","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2008-12-11 19:13:37 +0000 UTC","comment":"Energetic and enthusiastic really a good teacher and a nice guy","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/891655","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:18:11.405771+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1MTMxMTU5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:891655","instructor_name":"Mahesh Mahanthappa","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2008-12-08 15:53:21 +0000 UTC","comment":"Awesome professor. I can't even imagine a more engaging and energetic professor. While that does mean the class moves extremely fast, he knows what he is talking about and the tests are 100% fair.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/891655","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:18:11.405771+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1MDQ5Nzgx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:891655","instructor_name":"Mahesh Mahanthappa","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2008-11-23 14:59:25 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is a very dynamic lecturer. He uses lots of demonstations and props. You can tell that he loves what he does, and he applies the material to real life. The tests are a bit challenging, but nothing you should expect from a 5 credit accelerated course. i highly recommend the class if you have some understanding of chemistry.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/891655","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:18:11.405771+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1MDA2Njk3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:891655","instructor_name":"Mahesh Mahanthappa","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2008-11-17 01:22:35 +0000 UTC","comment":"Hard class, but amazing professor. He posts all the resources you need online, so you can always find ways to improve your understanding of the material. Although the pace is fast, but he is very passionate and he makes everything interesting.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/891655","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:18:11.405771+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1MDAyOTIz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:891655","instructor_name":"Mahesh Mahanthappa","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2008-11-16 02:30:43 +0000 UTC","comment":"For such a tough course, Mahesh is a great guy. From the beginning he says that its going to be a tough semester and warns you that you will have to work hard. When I got mono, he was very supportive-- great guy. great teacher.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/891655","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:18:11.405771+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE0MTYwODc5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:891655","instructor_name":"Mahesh Mahanthappa","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2008-03-12 17:13:55 +0000 UTC","comment":"Great professor, really cares about making his kids interested in science.  Class will give you the best knowledge to take any science class at this school. Chem 109 is a lot of work, but not hard work, keep up and you'll get an A. They curved at the end as well, so don't freak about grades early on.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/891655","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:18:11.405771+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE0MDQwMTcx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:891655","instructor_name":"Mahesh Mahanthappa","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2008-01-24 19:30:20 +0000 UTC","comment":"Great guy. Great demos. Great smile. It's a hard class, as it encompasses a wide range of topics very quickly. If you aren't a chemistry person, STRONGLY consider taking 103/104 route instead. He was the best lecturer of the 109 Profs.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/891655","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:18:11.405771+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEzOTIxOTEw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:891655","instructor_name":"Mahesh Mahanthappa","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2007-12-29 16:08:37 +0000 UTC","comment":"He was a very animated teacher.  He had great demonstrations and was really interested in his teaching.  The class was obviously hard, but do the homework and labs thoroughly and you should do alright on the tests.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/891655","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:18:11.405771+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEzODgwMTA1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:891655","instructor_name":"Mahesh Mahanthappa","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2007-12-20 00:51:03 +0000 UTC","comment":"Difficult class, but about as good of a professor as you're going to get for Chemistry. Don't take this class if you did not take AP Chem in high school. If you've had no experience then you're just asking for a GPA ruiner. He was often very interesting to listen to and for a chem class, not too boring.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/891655","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:18:11.405771+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEzNzQxMzk4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:891655","instructor_name":"Mahesh Mahanthappa","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2007-12-03 19:44:12 +0000 UTC","comment":"This is a difficult class.  He races through examples and makes no attempt to dumb them down.  Whether that is a good or a bad thing is up to you, just know that if you don't have a solid foundation in chemistry from AP Chem etc, then this class will be an up-hill battle for a b the whole semester. 103/104 moves much slower, much simpler.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/891655","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:18:11.405771+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEzNzExOTgx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:891655","instructor_name":"Mahesh Mahanthappa","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2007-11-28 11:32:38 +0000 UTC","comment":"Awesome Professor, very helpful, passionate about his subject (and especially polymers), you have to attend to do well, his lectures are very interesting and often funny, I used the book occasionally to elaborate on what he covered in lecture but was fine most of the time without it, good demos which often go awry in a humorous fashion","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/891655","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:18:11.405771+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEzNjU4NzQ5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:891655","instructor_name":"Mahesh Mahanthappa","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2007-11-15 11:39:54 +0000 UTC","comment":"Makes lecture interesting.  He is very excited about his field and enthusiastic about sharing it with his students.  Provides many examples to help us learn chemistry and can also connect with his students and understand the college life.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/891655","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:18:11.405771+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEzNjMwMTA4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:891655","instructor_name":"Mahesh Mahanthappa","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2007-11-10 08:59:22 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Mahanthappa is a great guy. He is very helpful and will go out of his way to help you understand difficult concepts or reschedule an exam due to conflicts. He is INTERESTING, which is particularly helpful, because lectures are key to doing well on exams. He's easy to listen to and easy on the eyes, as well! Overall a great professor.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/891655","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:18:11.405771+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEzNjI3OTY0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:891655","instructor_name":"Mahesh Mahanthappa","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2007-11-09 16:52:42 +0000 UTC","comment":"He does a great job of capturing attention during lecure with demos each day. He makes the material very clear and allows for questions for greater clarity. He provides great review material for the exams. It is important to go to lecture because he will include some things that are not in the book.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/891655","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:18:11.405771+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEzNTU0ODcz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:891655","instructor_name":"Mahesh Mahanthappa","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2007-10-24 01:01:37 +0000 UTC","comment":"He knows how to capture his audience... and keep them awake with interesting experiments! Tests are hard but homework is easy so it averages out nicely.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/891655","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:18:11.405771+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEyODU4MjQ0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:891655","instructor_name":"Mahesh Mahanthappa","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2007-02-11 18:46:39 +0000 UTC","comment":"Great teacher, thought that a lot of people didn't really realize this...  but they will after they see some of the other professors around here. Overall layout of the class requires you to "chose" what you want to learn, you can decide if that's good or bad.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/891655","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:18:11.405771+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEyNzM0MDAx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:891655","instructor_name":"Mahesh Mahanthappa","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2007-01-07 03:35:19 +0000 UTC","comment":"He was a really helpful teacher. I really enjoyed the class. He stumbled occasionally during lectures but what lecturers dont? Very enthusiastic about his topic. Offers a lot of options if you're having trouble.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/891655","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:18:11.405771+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEyNzA2OTIz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:891655","instructor_name":"Mahesh Mahanthappa","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2007-01-02 01:58:37 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is a very good professor, it's just a hard course.  It will be a lot of work, and even more difficult if you did not take an advanced chemistry course in high school.  Great lecturer, and shows a genuine concern for the success of students in the class.  Use all the provided exam preparation materials.  The lab section is often very tedious.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/891655","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:18:11.405771+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEyNjgzNDA4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:891655","instructor_name":"Mahesh Mahanthappa","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2006-12-26 11:38:06 +0000 UTC","comment":"His lectures are not boring, he likes blowing things up every so often, and he's very approachable if you need help.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/891655","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:18:11.405771+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEyNjc3NzI5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:891655","instructor_name":"Mahesh Mahanthappa","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2006-12-24 11:41:56 +0000 UTC","comment":"OK guy. Very hard to stay awake in lecture sometimes. Lectures can be VERY fast but you HAVE to go to all the lectures..there is no way not to. Sit in the front! He'll get to know you which is good. Tests 1,3,Final are VERY hard. But dont be discouraged, they curve the grade at the end. If you dont need 109 i would suggest taing 103/104 EASIER","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/891655","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:18:11.405771+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEyNTE5MTU5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:891655","instructor_name":"Mahesh Mahanthappa","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2006-12-04 21:43:33 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lectures are worthless. He makes mistakes in lecture all the time. He leaves huge chemical devices on his desk so you cant even see the board. His handwriting can be very unreadable at times.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/891655","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:18:11.405771+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEyNDkwMjc4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:891655","instructor_name":"Mahesh Mahanthappa","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2006-11-29 18:49:07 +0000 UTC","comment":"Good teacher overall. Has energy. Class is hard if you have never seen any of these concepts before. Lots of work, not all particually hard. Curve is generous on tests. Has some cool experiments as well.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/891655","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:18:11.405771+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEyNDE0MTk2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:891655","instructor_name":"Mahesh Mahanthappa","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2006-11-14 17:09:02 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lectures=> very organized! start class reviewing what happened in the last lecture. He is very engaging/enthusiastic! Also, demos are frequent, like every lecture.TESTS-> practice tests helps. so does the list of things we need to know. You do have to do work for an A, as with any class. Not too bad. Attend lecure. Durr.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/891655","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:18:11.405771+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEyMzg4NTQ2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:891655","instructor_name":"Mahesh Mahanthappa","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2006-11-09 18:12:35 +0000 UTC","comment":"He's a good teacher.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/891655","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:18:11.405771+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEyMzM1NzMw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:891655","instructor_name":"Mahesh Mahanthappa","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2006-10-31 01:12:01 +0000 UTC","comment":"his lectures arent particularly helpful, although he is a very enthusiastic teacher and communicates the eminence of chemistry well","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/891655","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:18:11.405771+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEyMjg1MTAw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:891655","instructor_name":"Mahesh Mahanthappa","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2006-10-14 16:37:39 +0000 UTC","comment":"He illuminates my chemistry's inclination. His experiments are all great. I feel like chemistry is not at all far from us. I used to hate chemistry, but now I've completely changed.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/891655","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:18:11.405771+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEyMjQ3MDI4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:891655","instructor_name":"Mahesh Mahanthappa","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2006-09-23 12:32:15 +0000 UTC","comment":"No Comments","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/891655","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:18:11.405771+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEyMjM3MTg3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:891655","instructor_name":"Mahesh Mahanthappa","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2006-09-17 22:37:18 +0000 UTC","comment":"No Comments","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/891655","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:18:08.282345+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyODIxOTA1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:147041","instructor_name":"Martin Zanni","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2020-01-10 22:31:41 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is a great teacher who loves the subject matter almost as much as he loves teaching. He has countless achievements and is a kind, caring, and intelligent person. It is a hard class, but he makes it easier with his great teaching.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/147041","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:18:08.282345+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2MDMwNTE1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:147041","instructor_name":"Martin Zanni","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2016-02-04 23:11:21 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lectures are very interesting. Tests are hard and the final in the class was harder than all of the tough problems that we were tested on in the midterms. He loves doing demos in lecture. Will make you clap for Jim. Sometimes goes by Marty.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/147041","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:18:08.282345+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE0OTU0NzE0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:147041","instructor_name":"Martin Zanni","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2008-11-07 12:12:27 +0000 UTC","comment":"This guy really seems to love what he does.  Used lots of demos to keep lecture interesting, and went through examples clearly.  His tests were fair, and I never doubted that he had a firm grasp of the material.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/147041","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:18:08.282345+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE0MjMxMTc3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:147041","instructor_name":"Martin Zanni","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2008-04-02 12:16:53 +0000 UTC","comment":"Great professor, lectures are very interesting.  Sit near the front and answer questions--he'll love it.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/147041","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:18:08.282345+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE0MDcwODg2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:147041","instructor_name":"Martin Zanni","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2008-02-04 20:48:36 +0000 UTC","comment":"Zanni was a great lecturer, did great demos, but the other 109 profs subbed a few times and they were just as good. But I strongly advise against taking 109. Exams were tough and it was an EXTREMELY time consuming class. All my free time was spent doing chem. Do yourself a favor, take 103 and 104 instead.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/147041","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:18:08.282345+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE0MDI4NDk1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:147041","instructor_name":"Martin Zanni","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2008-01-22 01:17:32 +0000 UTC","comment":"He's a good guy. Really fun, does a great job keeping lectures interesting (w/ demos).  Read the material before lecture, and you're pretty much getting an hour to study and make sure you know the material. Check out Challenge questions, practice exams, practice Q's, and maybe you will have a chance on the real exams!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/147041","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:18:08.282345+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE0MDIwNjM2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:147041","instructor_name":"Martin Zanni","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2008-01-19 05:24:36 +0000 UTC","comment":"Goes through material very fast. Attending lecture isn't a must, but make sure you get a decent TA, because your labs could kill your easy A-AB. The class isn't that bad, but if you can, pick a different 109 professor.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/147041","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:18:08.282345+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE0MDEwNzI1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:147041","instructor_name":"Martin Zanni","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2008-01-16 18:55:41 +0000 UTC","comment":"Read the textbook sections before you go to lecture so you understand what is going on. The demos are great, but the class can get boring, so make sure you have a friend in the class in case you fall asleep...","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/147041","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:18:08.282345+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEzOTAxMzgz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:147041","instructor_name":"Martin Zanni","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2007-12-23 15:49:06 +0000 UTC","comment":"In my opinion it doesn't really matter which 109 professor you get.  They're all really cool people and are great at teaching.  Tough class overall, exams are hard but demos are fun to watch. A good TA is nice, but not necessary because Zanni does a good job.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/147041","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:18:08.282345+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEzODk4MDIw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:147041","instructor_name":"Martin Zanni","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2007-12-22 17:34:24 +0000 UTC","comment":"Moves very very quickly in lecture.  Exams are pretty hard.  If you don't have LOTS of time to give this course (which I didn't really...) don't take it.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/147041","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:18:08.282345+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEzODUwNDc3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:147041","instructor_name":"Martin Zanni","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2007-12-16 22:46:58 +0000 UTC","comment":"decent professor...goes through material in lecture very fast...does a ton of cool demos...having a good TA really helps if you're having trouble understanding something","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/147041","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:18:08.282345+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEzNzI1MTgz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:147041","instructor_name":"Martin Zanni","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2007-11-30 00:41:07 +0000 UTC","comment":"Go Chemisty!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/147041","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:18:08.282345+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEzNzE3MjA0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:147041","instructor_name":"Martin Zanni","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2007-11-28 23:20:08 +0000 UTC","comment":"Great lecturer, but a very difficult class. If you do not LOVE chemistry do not take this class, it will take over your life.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/147041","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:18:08.282345+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEzNjE3OTc5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:147041","instructor_name":"Martin Zanni","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2007-11-08 02:29:13 +0000 UTC","comment":"Great Professor.  Always uses lots of energy for class.  I took AP chem so I really did not learn a lot from 109.  It has just been a nice review to get ready for anal chem.  I would recommend for anyone who learns well from notes.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/147041","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:18:08.282345+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExOTI1ODMy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:147041","instructor_name":"Martin Zanni","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2006-05-22 13:30:49 +0000 UTC","comment":"Reminds me of a little leprauchaun (sp?) man. Very difficult class with a lot of time required outside of lecture. Be prepared to have your life taken over by general chemistry.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/147041","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:18:08.282345+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExNzA0MjE0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:147041","instructor_name":"Martin Zanni","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2006-04-13 13:35:45 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lectures are great, but don't waste your time actually talking to him.  Unless you're an overachieving chem freak, he'll hate you.  But honestly, this class is so big, there's no real need to talk to him.  Overall the class was challenging, but engaging, I recommend.  Best lecturer that I've ever had, just know that he's an a**hole in person.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/147041","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:18:08.282345+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExMzk0OTMw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:147041","instructor_name":"Martin Zanni","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2006-01-20 11:44:37 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lectures were very interesting with all sorts of cool demos and explosions and things.  He is very approachable, kind, and understanding.  I do not like chemistry at all but it made it much more bearable to have a professor that is enthusiastic and cares about the subject.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/147041","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:18:08.282345+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExMzQzNDI5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:147041","instructor_name":"Martin Zanni","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2006-01-11 02:29:24 +0000 UTC","comment":"Awesome class.  Very challenging, but the curve at the end helps, a lot.  Beware of horrible TAs.  Overall class was hard but worth it, plus he is cute!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/147041","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:18:08.282345+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExMjU3MTEy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:147041","instructor_name":"Martin Zanni","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2005-12-25 02:18:36 +0000 UTC","comment":"Zanni is amazing!!  He is an extremely dynamic lecturer.  There is absolutely no chance of falling asleep in class.  I loved going to lecture every day.  He pretty much taught what was in the book, so as long as I read the book and went to lecture I really had no problem understanding the material.  He's awesome!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/147041","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:18:08.282345+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExMjUyOTkz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:147041","instructor_name":"Martin Zanni","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2005-12-24 00:55:27 +0000 UTC","comment":"Before taking this class, I thought anyone majoring in chemistry must have serious issues, but his class has made me fall in love with chemistry. The labs weren't that interesting, but the lectures were great. It's really too bad that this was his last semester teaching 109.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/147041","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:18:08.282345+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExMjM5MzQ3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:147041","instructor_name":"Martin Zanni","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2005-12-22 01:19:53 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof. Zanni is hot!  \r \r Awesome prof. I really dread chemistry and stuff most of the time, but he likes to do sweet demos.  Plus he is really fair when it comes to grades and never does anything to hurt your grade.  It's a hard class but if i can do it....you have a good chance too","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/147041","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:18:08.282345+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExMjM0MTY4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:147041","instructor_name":"Martin Zanni","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2005-12-21 14:10:10 +0000 UTC","comment":"Zanni is an amazing professor.  He is always doing cool demos or taking random polls to keep the class involved but never straying too far that it hinders the learning process.  His tests are killers but at the end of the semester he drops the requirements for each grade level to make up for that.  Only thing to fear are bad TA's in Chem 109.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/147041","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:18:08.282345+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExMjIyMDUx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:147041","instructor_name":"Martin Zanni","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2005-12-20 12:06:33 +0000 UTC","comment":"Wonderful teacher!  Knows the material well and covers the topics with entusiasm.  Albeit the labs are boring, however, the in-class demo's make it up.  Why are you still reading this?  Sign up NOW!!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/147041","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:18:08.282345+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExMDE4ODc2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:147041","instructor_name":"Martin Zanni","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2005-11-30 20:12:18 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very interesting professor. Definitely choose Zanni over Moore or Burstyn. Makes lectures interesting and humorous. Tests are pretty hard and there is a lot of work, but you'll have that in any 109. He takes lots of random polls during class to keep everyone intested and easy to relate to. Awesome guy and a kinda cute as well!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/147041","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:18:08.282345+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExMDA5MTUx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:147041","instructor_name":"Martin Zanni","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2005-11-29 20:14:35 +0000 UTC","comment":"This guy may be an okay teacher, but he is REALLY mean! He basically said I was dumb after one exam and I cried!!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/147041","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:18:08.282345+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEwNjYyMjcz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:147041","instructor_name":"Martin Zanni","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2005-10-29 16:44:55 +0000 UTC","comment":"This man is crazy!! His lectures really keep you awake. Sometimes his notes are hard to follow but if you look it over yourself it's not that bad. The exams are a killer though try to stay at the class average and do well on homework and you'll do just fine.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/147041","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:18:08.282345+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEwNjI4Nzc4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:147041","instructor_name":"Martin Zanni","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2005-10-24 00:19:25 +0000 UTC","comment":"Awesome Teacher","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/147041","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:18:08.282345+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEwNzQzNTE2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:147041","instructor_name":"Martin Zanni","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2005-10-05 16:47:55 +0000 UTC","comment":"The class is hard but he is funny and makes things interesting.  Besides he likes to blow stuff up as much as we like watching it.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/147041","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:18:08.282345+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEwNDY4MzI5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:147041","instructor_name":"Martin Zanni","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2005-10-01 19:33:26 +0000 UTC","comment":"Really enthusiastic prof. Happy to help you with any questions you have, very approachable. Makes lectures fun. The class is a challenge but do the homework, do the practice exams and look through lecture notes before exams and you will be just fine.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/147041","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:18:08.282345+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2MjI1NDE=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:147041","instructor_name":"Martin Zanni","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2005-04-13 21:06:07 +0000 UTC","comment":"This class was chalenging but it was definitly worth it.  Zanni makes this class interesting and not another terrible chem class.  It's too bad that chem  isn't always this interesting.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/147041","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:18:08.282345+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1OTUyNzY=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:147041","instructor_name":"Martin Zanni","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2005-04-10 19:31:52 +0000 UTC","comment":"Team taught 109 with Moore - I ended up going to Moore's lectures instead of his eventually.  In general, I found Moore's notes and lectures easier to follow than Zanni's.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/147041","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:18:08.282345+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyMzE3MzA=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:147041","instructor_name":"Martin Zanni","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2005-01-17 00:26:46 +0000 UTC","comment":"Zanni is a nut job, a total ball of energy--you can tell he really enjoys what he does. Class was difficult, but not overly so; going to lecture helps. I've been to Moore's lectures and Zanni's lectures, and I would recommend Zanni.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/147041","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:18:08.282345+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyMjk1MzM=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:147041","instructor_name":"Martin Zanni","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2005-01-16 13:55:07 +0000 UTC","comment":"Do not expect anything but awesome lectures from him, because you won't get it.  He's engaging, and that's a major plus because if you don't go to lecture you'll get a C at best.  The class is hard, and he doesn't give charity, but going to class is fun, at least.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/147041","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:18:08.282345+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxNjQyNjg=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:147041","instructor_name":"Martin Zanni","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2005-01-05 19:14:09 +0000 UTC","comment":"Zanni is very energetic in lecutre, and goes much more in-depth than Moore (the other 109 Prof.).  If you have the choice pick Zanni over Moore.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/147041","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:18:08.282345+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxNTc2MDg=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:147041","instructor_name":"Martin Zanni","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2005-01-04 22:18:57 +0000 UTC","comment":"This is class is no joke.  Although the material is not really that difficult, it needs to be thoroughly studied before the tests. Prepare hard and go to lectures because he can sometimes be funny.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/147041","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:18:08.282345+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwODE0NTQ=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:147041","instructor_name":"Martin Zanni","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2004-12-20 15:37:10 +0000 UTC","comment":"Zanni is very entertaining and enjoyable in lecture. The tests are challenging but he keeps the class interesting. This class is a challenge but not impossible. I really enjoyed Zanni and his crazyness durring lecture. Too much physical Chem stuff thats not needed. I had a lot of fun in his class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/147041","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:18:08.282345+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwMzcxOTI=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:147041","instructor_name":"Martin Zanni","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2004-12-15 21:01:12 +0000 UTC","comment":"zanni does a lot of demos which keep you awake, and he asks a lot of questions to keep a connection with his class. He goes off on subjects sometimes. when he makes mistakes, it's a time to laugh. just go to class for the demos, because they are awesome sometimes","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/147041","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:18:08.282345+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwMjYxOTE=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:147041","instructor_name":"Martin Zanni","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2004-12-15 01:22:36 +0000 UTC","comment":"Zanni is a d00d, in the best sense of the word.  He often asks the class questions that have only to do with his personal suveys.  He's less clear than Moore, but much much more interesting.  Take Moore if you like to sleep through lectures, take Zanni if you like to have a decent laugh in chemistry","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/147041","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:18:08.282345+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4ODI2Nzc=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:147041","instructor_name":"Martin Zanni","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2004-12-02 00:06:29 +0000 UTC","comment":"The tests aren't hard, the people who think they are are just stupid. Class average on the tests is 75%, and the tests aren't a huge part of your grade compared to other classes, only half. The rest is homework, lab, and challange problems, which are all gimme points if you have a good TA.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/147041","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:18:08.282345+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4NzM2NTE=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:147041","instructor_name":"Martin Zanni","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2004-12-01 13:15:08 +0000 UTC","comment":"A very youthful and energetic professor, not too overly professional.  His demos are always entertaining, but as far as exams go, the practice exams are not an indicator of the difficulty of his exams.  While the lecture is enjoyable, GPA-wise, you might be better off with Moore.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/147041","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:18:08.282345+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4NzM0NjM=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:147041","instructor_name":"Martin Zanni","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2004-12-01 13:01:53 +0000 UTC","comment":"wow...Zanni is super hot. Like Edward Norton.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/147041","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:18:08.282345+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4NjgyMzM=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:147041","instructor_name":"Martin Zanni","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2004-11-30 22:07:41 +0000 UTC","comment":"Zanni is an awesome entertaining guy.  Class is fun but it is not super useful.  Cool Demos.  Tests are semi-hard.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/147041","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:18:08.282345+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4NTgzNzc=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:147041","instructor_name":"Martin Zanni","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2004-11-30 01:13:11 +0000 UTC","comment":"cute to look at, funny to laugh at. Read the book & you don't have to go to lecture, though it's a nice review of what you've read.  demos are fun since he usually screws them up somehow.  doesn't matter if you have Moore or Zanni for lecture, the tests are the same & kinda hard.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/147041","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:18:08.282345+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4NDkyMTE=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:147041","instructor_name":"Martin Zanni","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2004-11-29 01:47:33 +0000 UTC","comment":"Tests are really hard. Nothing like the practice tests. Really need to study to do well. Demos are great though.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/147041","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:18:08.282345+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4MTcyMjY=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:147041","instructor_name":"Martin Zanni","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2004-11-22 20:21:38 +0000 UTC","comment":"I counted 180 rights during one lecture, not to mention all his okays and so's and therefore's.  Yeah he is fairly interesting but prefers to talk about useless graphs than test material.  Moores class averages a good 10 points higher per test.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/147041","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:18:08.282345+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3MjMwNjE=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:147041","instructor_name":"Martin Zanni","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2004-11-12 17:38:07 +0000 UTC","comment":"It's not that hard to do well in this class if you just put forth a little effort. Lecture is more or less useless if you read the book. Lab is a ****. Tests aren't that bad.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/147041","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:18:08.282345+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2NDc4NTI=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:147041","instructor_name":"Martin Zanni","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2004-11-03 23:27:01 +0000 UTC","comment":"A lot of fun to watch and listen to in class.  Really nice and funny guy, but really FAST with everything--you get through loads of information, but we didn't always get clear answers to our questions.  Last words:  AWESOME prof (but don't be alarmed if you sense that he's an evil genius--so did we)","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/147041","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:18:08.282345+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1MjQ5MjI=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:147041","instructor_name":"Martin Zanni","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2004-10-06 18:11:27 +0000 UTC","comment":"At time hilarious little anecdotes, but a very spastic teaching style (he jumps around a lot or doesn't adequately sum up his points) - Prof. Moore also teaches this class and provides a more structured (and calm) lecture","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/147041","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:18:08.282345+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzMTIzMDE=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:147041","instructor_name":"Martin Zanni","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2004-07-13 12:10:27 +0000 UTC","comment":"Zanni is zaney. Cool Guy.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/147041","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:18:08.282345+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE4NTY2MDE=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:147041","instructor_name":"Martin Zanni","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2004-03-27 12:45:09 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very thorough.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/147041","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:18:08.282345+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE4MTYyNDM=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:147041","instructor_name":"Martin Zanni","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2004-03-17 13:39:35 +0000 UTC","comment":"Nice guy, little confusing but also a little entertaining.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/147041","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:18:08.282345+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE4MTQ5NDg=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:147041","instructor_name":"Martin Zanni","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2004-03-17 01:19:02 +0000 UTC","comment":"great, ended up keeping a quote log on him 'cause of all the hilarious things he said","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/147041","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:18:08.282345+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1MjY4MDE=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:147041","instructor_name":"Martin Zanni","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2003-12-17 20:23:10 +0000 UTC","comment":"No Comments","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/147041","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:18:08.282345+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1MjM3MTk=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:147041","instructor_name":"Martin Zanni","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2003-12-17 12:59:14 +0000 UTC","comment":"what a spaz... but lots of fun","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/147041","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:18:08.282345+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1MTAzNTE=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:147041","instructor_name":"Martin Zanni","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2003-12-15 16:31:06 +0000 UTC","comment":"is entertaining to watch give a lecture","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/147041","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:18:08.282345+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE0MjA3MDc=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:147041","instructor_name":"Martin Zanni","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2003-12-02 16:19:54 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is hard to follow.  Class time can be quite confusing at times.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/147041","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:18:08.282345+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEzOTQwMDk=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:147041","instructor_name":"Martin Zanni","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2003-11-25 14:40:49 +0000 UTC","comment":"No Comments","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/147041","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:18:08.282345+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEyNjM2MDg=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:147041","instructor_name":"Martin Zanni","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2003-11-04 22:19:50 +0000 UTC","comment":"nice outfit....smart looking like Ronan","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/147041","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:18:08.282345+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExMzMwOTQ=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:147041","instructor_name":"Martin Zanni","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2003-09-13 22:20:38 +0000 UTC","comment":"No Comments","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/147041","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:18:08.282345+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTYyNTY1Mg==","source_instructor_id":"rmp:147041","instructor_name":"Martin Zanni","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2003-02-24 19:42:54 +0000 UTC","comment":"awesome teacher.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/147041","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:17:33.104690+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxNTg5NjE1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1811597","instructor_name":"Randall Goldsmith","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2013-04-23 20:07:32 +0000 UTC","comment":"I'm done some stupid stuff in my life like shaving my area and directing barnyard films but this was the best choice of my life! Take it! It's so much fun!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1811597","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:17:10.765582+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyNTIwOTY3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2773752","instructor_name":"Stephen Block","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2026-01-20 00:17:57 +0000 UTC","comment":"If I had just one—it would be to take this class again.\n\nIf you are lucky enough to have Dr. Block, consider yourself blessed by the chemistry gods. He is a genuinely great person. You can tell he is smart—not just STEM-smart, but broadly so. I strongly encourage you to visit him during office hours; he has wonderful stories to tell.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2773752","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:17:10.765582+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyNTE0MjQ1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2773752","instructor_name":"Stephen Block","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2026-01-17 21:41:55 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr. Block is an amazing professor. He really cares that his students succeed and has very engaging lectures. He is very thoughtful and hilarious which makes his lectures fun to attend. He goes over different examples from what is given in the pre-class readings which really helps solidify what you read. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2773752","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:17:10.765582+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMzYyMzA3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2773752","instructor_name":"Stephen Block","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2025-12-20 21:58:37 +0000 UTC","comment":"Chem 109 has a very difficult nature. The tests are incredibly difficult, much more than the practice tests given.  Dr. Block is extremely knowledgeable in his field . The thing is Dr. Block says there will be an \"adjustment\" to grades at the end, but will not post it anywhere. You cannot see how much (if any) your grade was \"adjusted\". ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2773752","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:17:10.765582+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMzEyMDgx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2773752","instructor_name":"Stephen Block","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2025-12-17 18:43:07 +0000 UTC","comment":"I genuinely cannot say enough good things about Professor Block. He presented the material in such a way that it was so easy to grasp, and made you excited about chemistry. He cares about the success and wellbeing of all of his students, and is just a fun guy to be around. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2773752","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:17:10.765582+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMzA2ODMy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2773752","instructor_name":"Stephen Block","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2025-12-17 09:51:09 +0000 UTC","comment":"This guy is the greatest lecturer I've ever had. Made the course a breeze, highly recommend.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2773752","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:17:10.765582+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMjkxNDY3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2773752","instructor_name":"Stephen Block","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2025-12-16 21:00:24 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr. Block is an incredibly eloquent speaker, explains complex concepts easily, and will make his lectures feel more intimate by sharing funny anecdotes. He is always available on Piazza to answer questions and makes it clear he cares about your success in the class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2773752","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:17:10.765582+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMjkxNDIz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2773752","instructor_name":"Stephen Block","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2025-12-16 20:58:59 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Block was an amazing chemistry professor. He made every lecture fun and engaging - sharing lots of random lore. He is always very responsive to questions on Piazza and is genuinely passionate about chemistry. Would definitely recommend!! ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2773752","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:17:10.765582+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMjM1MTIy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2773752","instructor_name":"Stephen Block","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2025-12-13 23:37:09 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr. Block was such an amazing lecturer! He always tried to explain concepts that the textbook didn't really explain well. For a hard class like 109, he made it easier. He always responded to my Piazza questions within an hour, even on weekends (insane tbh), and guided me through when my TA wouldn't. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2773752","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:17:10.765582+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMjMxMzg2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2773752","instructor_name":"Stephen Block","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2025-12-13 19:35:11 +0000 UTC","comment":"Chem 109 is hard, will have you thinking A LOT, but its not impossible. The tests are rough, but block is such a great professor who really tries to give in-depth concept explanations, especially because most of the tests require applied knowledge. He also cares a lot about his students, I definitely recommend going to his office hours if you can!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2773752","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:17:10.765582+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMTg4MDAx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2773752","instructor_name":"Stephen Block","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2025-12-11 21:39:04 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Block is a cool guy. Chem 109 was hard but I think professor Block did a good job. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2773752","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:17:10.765582+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMTIxNjkx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2773752","instructor_name":"Stephen Block","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2025-12-09 17:53:36 +0000 UTC","comment":"He's a great professor that explains things thoroughly and clearly, there's a lot of content but it's not super hard just very time consuming. I can tell he's very passionate about chemistry and always makes class funny and engaging.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2773752","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:17:10.765582+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMTEzOTQw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2773752","instructor_name":"Stephen Block","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2025-12-09 04:50:01 +0000 UTC","comment":"He's a great professor and his class is fairly interesting. I will say though chem 109 is hard but Dr. Block can help make the concepts easier. Highly recommend his lecture. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2773752","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:17:10.765582+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxOTY3MDg3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2773752","instructor_name":"Stephen Block","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2025-11-29 15:58:09 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr Block is great! He makes lectures funny and engaging. 109 has a reputation for being tough, and will definitely take up a lot of your time, but Dr Block is a good enough lecturer that if you put in the time and effort to do well it is entirely possible to earn an A.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2773752","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:17:10.765582+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwNzQyNDI2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2773752","instructor_name":"Stephen Block","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2025-03-06 17:17:26 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr. Block is a great lecturer. He explains difficult concepts very clearly. He is beyond knowledgable, which allows his lectures to be thorough and digestible. He also gives lots of feedback in class that is helpful for exams. If you pay attention to the lectures, this course is not very difficult. He is also very funny and kind, which is a plus. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2773752","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:17:10.765582+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwNjQ2OTI4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2773752","instructor_name":"Stephen Block","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2025-02-06 18:58:24 +0000 UTC","comment":"By far the better of the two 109 professors, I had Jacelyn Trate and would skip her lecture to attend Block's. His lectures are very organized and well structured, he also goes over tons of test-like questions in depth during lecture,which is super helpful. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2773752","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:17:10.765582+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwNTg5Nzc0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2773752","instructor_name":"Stephen Block","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2025-01-22 23:51:10 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is such a good lecturer, highly recomend!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2773752","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:17:10.765582+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwNTgzNjgx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2773752","instructor_name":"Stephen Block","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2025-01-22 00:16:41 +0000 UTC","comment":"Stephen is a wonderful professor. You can tell he really cares about the material he is teaching. Reading the textbook and talking notes before class is so helpful for both the podias and the lecture. Tough class but Stephen made it not that bad. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2773752","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:17:10.765582+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwNTc3MTI2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2773752","instructor_name":"Stephen Block","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2025-01-20 20:58:01 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr. Block is an incredible professor who made CHEM 109 far less difficult than it could've been. His lectures are entertaining and he presents the content in a very digestible manner. He is also insanely attentive to Piazza if you have any questions. Dr. Block is definitely going to be one of the best (if not the best) professors I'll ever have","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2773752","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:17:10.765582+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwNTY1OTQw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2773752","instructor_name":"Stephen Block","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2025-01-17 07:46:11 +0000 UTC","comment":"While the course itself can be challenging, Dr. Block has really engaging and easy-to-follow lectures. As long as you stay on top of work and attend/watch posted lectures, you'll be fine. It's obvious Dr. Block cares about his students and loves teaching.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2773752","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:17:10.765582+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwNDc0OTIy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2773752","instructor_name":"Stephen Block","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2025-01-03 04:07:40 +0000 UTC","comment":"All-around fantastic lecturer. I felt like I had a clear idea of what I had to do, when I had to do it, and how I had to do it. Even when discussion boring concepts, can keep you engaged with a good sense of humor. If you're STEM-inclined but haven't taken AP Chem like me, I'd definitely recommend trying CHEM 109 with Professor Block!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2773752","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:17:10.765582+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwNDMyODA3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2773752","instructor_name":"Stephen Block","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2024-12-24 22:24:22 +0000 UTC","comment":"I can't say much that has not been said already (he is great, all around), but I will add something new: Without going into details, there was a TA that was being very unfair to students, and he did everything in his power to ensure that his students were treated fairly and given the respect they deserve. Awsome guy, all around.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2773752","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:17:10.765582+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwNDE4MDUx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2773752","instructor_name":"Stephen Block","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2024-12-22 22:32:50 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr. Block is an amazing professor. It's clear that he cares about his students and wants them to succeed. His lectures are very engaging He's also very approachable, I emailed him a few times with questions and his replies were always timely and thorough. The class itself is hard, I did well in AP Chem, but expect to be studying a lot regardless.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2773752","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:17:10.765582+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwNDEzODg5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2773752","instructor_name":"Stephen Block","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2024-12-22 05:25:29 +0000 UTC","comment":"This is a very fast paced course but I personally believe that Professor Block does a very good job making good use of lectures. He is very thorough and does a good job of making difficult to understand material understandable. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2773752","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:17:10.765582+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwNDEzNTQ4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2773752","instructor_name":"Stephen Block","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2024-12-22 04:31:39 +0000 UTC","comment":"The class itself is very time-consuming, but Professor Block made it more enjoyable.  There is no curve at the end of the semester, and the pre class work is a lot, but it all ends up very useful for the exams.  Block is very funny and I loved him as a professor.  I took AP chem, but this course was challenging.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2773752","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:17:10.765582+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwNDA1NDgz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2773752","instructor_name":"Stephen Block","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2024-12-21 04:57:56 +0000 UTC","comment":"As someone who didn't take AP chem, this class was hell but not because of Block (although he enjoys torturing students with TERRIBLE labs). Exams are so hard (60-70% average) but if you lock in for every lab and homework assignment most people can get an A if they put in the work. Overall I recommend 109 over 103/104, especially with Block. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2773752","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:17:10.765582+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwMzg3NTkz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2773752","instructor_name":"Stephen Block","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2024-12-19 22:38:02 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Block is one of the best Chemistry Professors at UW-Madison. His lecture notes are handwritten and easy to follow. He sprinkles in some jokes here and there in lecture and overall a very enjoyable experience for my first general chemistry college class. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2773752","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:17:10.765582+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwMjEzNjA3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2773752","instructor_name":"Stephen Block","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2024-12-11 03:38:56 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr. Block is a very engaging lecturer and proved to be very helpful in understanding a tough concept like general chem. Reading the textbook does a lot in this class the daily readings will guide the course. Dr. Block does a good job summarizing the concepts in class to where I felt I didn't always need to read. I recommend taking 109 with Dr Block","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2773752","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:17:10.765582+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwMTIzNTc0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2773752","instructor_name":"Stephen Block","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2024-12-05 21:11:25 +0000 UTC","comment":"The class is hard, but he is very knowledgeable. He talks fast and every lecture is up to the bell, but he's a good professor and cares about students doing well.  ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2773752","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:17:10.765582+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5ODg3MzQ3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2773752","instructor_name":"Stephen Block","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2024-11-04 00:12:03 +0000 UTC","comment":"Never took AP chemistry in high school, so this class was rough, and I don't think i could've passed with an A without this professor. There was a lot of homework and reading, but the lectures were straightforward, and the professor was funny. If you're taking chem 109, take it with Block. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2773752","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:17:10.765582+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5ODMxODUx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2773752","instructor_name":"Stephen Block","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2024-10-20 20:29:25 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr. Block is a very effective lecturer. He made the subject very engaging, despite gen chem usually being boring. He always gave clear feedback and was very clearly passionate about teaching. Would recommend taking chem 109 over chem 103/104 if you have the option. The class has no final, just 5 unit exams which is much less stressful.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2773752","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:17:10.765582+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5NzU3MDMx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2773752","instructor_name":"Stephen Block","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2024-09-22 04:02:04 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Block is an amazing lecturer who makes a challenging class enjoyable. His clear explanations, engaging style, and dedication to student success are unparalleled. Unstuck ai was a game-changer for my study prep.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2773752","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:17:10.765582+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5NDU5NjI4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2773752","instructor_name":"Stephen Block","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2024-05-14 15:46:17 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Block is a very engaging lecturer!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2773752","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:17:10.765582+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5MzA5Njc2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2773752","instructor_name":"Stephen Block","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2024-04-30 05:36:19 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr. Block is fantastic, and I am especially grateful for his clear expectations and extremely helpful lectures. He genuinely cares and is clearly knowledgeable. Highly recommend.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2773752","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:17:10.765582+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5MDE1Mzk2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2773752","instructor_name":"Stephen Block","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2024-03-01 16:31:58 +0000 UTC","comment":"Made a difficult class such as Chem 109 bearable and in fact enjoyable. Hardly skipped the lectures even though attendance was not required. Performed experiments in front of class, made witty jokes, and showed personality as a professor. Very approachable and would come to labs to check out the students work. Genuinely great human being. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2773752","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:17:10.765582+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4OTg1NzMy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2773752","instructor_name":"Stephen Block","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2024-02-19 22:03:03 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr. Block is probably the best professor I will have at my time at UW. You can tell that he really cares about his students and wants us all to do well. His response time on piazza was just incredible; I would get quick responses even if I asked questions late at night. If you put in time and try your best you can secure an A","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2773752","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:17:10.765582+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4Nzk1OTQ3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2773752","instructor_name":"Stephen Block","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2023-12-26 20:26:27 +0000 UTC","comment":"Amazing lectures. Dr. Block is personable, incredible at explaining these incredibly complex topics, he's insanely smart, but still makes class fun. He posts blank slides that serve as notes for the lectures, and I found them super effective at preparing me for exams. I truly think he has a gift for teaching and would recommend him to anyone in109.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2773752","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:17:10.765582+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4NzgxNTMz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2773752","instructor_name":"Stephen Block","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2023-12-23 03:35:42 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr. Block was an amazing professor! Despite attendance not being mandatory, his lectures were always packed. Chem 109 is a great course to take if you have taken AP chem in high school or want to challenge yourself. The class is graded on a good mix of your labs, exams, homework, and discussions and the grading was very forgiving. 10/10","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2773752","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:17:10.765582+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4NjY1Mzg3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2773752","instructor_name":"Stephen Block","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2023-12-14 04:51:54 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr.Block is a well spoken professor who not only teaches the curriculum in an easy to understand manner, he also makes lectures engaging and fun. He shows compassion for his students and has goals to make relationships with his class. I would not recommend any professor more than Dr.Block due to his dedication to his job and students success.  ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2773752","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:17:10.765582+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4NDEwODQ5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2773752","instructor_name":"Stephen Block","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2023-11-17 05:34:58 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr. Block is not only an amazing professor, well spoken, and entertaining in lecture, he is also a great and compassionate man. He genuinely cares about his students and is accessible outside of class. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2773752","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:17:10.765582+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4MjkzODI5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2773752","instructor_name":"Stephen Block","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2023-10-20 20:01:35 +0000 UTC","comment":"I loved taking Dr. Block's class! He's a great professor who obviously knows a lot about chemistry and is also very enthusiastic about teaching it. He's funny, his lectures are easy to follow, and he's helpful if you have questions.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2773752","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:17:10.765582+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4MTI4MDMz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2773752","instructor_name":"Stephen Block","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2023-07-28 03:45:51 +0000 UTC","comment":"Did an amazing job teaching concepts and relating to students. I will miss having him as my professor.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2773752","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:17:10.765582+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MDIyMzg5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2773752","instructor_name":"Stephen Block","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2023-03-25 02:14:27 +0000 UTC","comment":"Chem 109 is really hard but Stephen is a good professor that cares about his students. His office hours are really helpful and his lectures are really clear. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2773752","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:17:10.765582+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MzcwODAx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2773752","instructor_name":"Stephen Block","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2023-01-24 02:15:00 +0000 UTC","comment":"Chem 109 was a very difficult course, but Professor Block made it doable. Make sure you go to every discussion, lecture, and lab because the tests are hard so any extra points are worth your time. It is a very time consuming class, but the lecture notes are clear and easy to follow (as long as you do the reading before).","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2773752","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:17:10.765582+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MzM5NzU2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2773752","instructor_name":"Stephen Block","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2023-01-16 19:56:06 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Block is a good professor, and he teaches well. Chem 109 is a difficult course so I think he did the best he could and was pretty helpful. However, his tests were very hard, and the grading criteria was harsh and sometimes not very clear in the sense that I would lose points for the tiniest things.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2773752","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:17:10.765582+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MzM1NjI0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2773752","instructor_name":"Stephen Block","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2023-01-15 05:44:31 +0000 UTC","comment":"His lectures and slides were easy to follow! Chem109 was hard but he tried his best for us to make the material digestible. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2773752","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:17:10.765582+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MzI3MTc1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2773752","instructor_name":"Stephen Block","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2023-01-12 22:09:22 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Block was truly a great professor. During the lectures he kept the class engaged by jokes, interesting stories about the applications of what we were learning, and more. If you attend office hours he will be more than willing to answer your questions and he works to make sure that you actually understand the material.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2773752","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:17:10.765582+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MzA3ODY3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2773752","instructor_name":"Stephen Block","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2023-01-09 22:08:41 +0000 UTC","comment":"Best lecturer I've ever had - he writes out his thinking, includes fun (relevant) stories, and answers questions succinctly, non-judgmentally, and clearly. The class is hard, it's not his own fault; there's just genuinely a lot of material to cover. The textbook is free. Block is a very approachable instructor who truly cares about his students.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2773752","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:17:10.765582+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MjU2NzE3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2773752","instructor_name":"Stephen Block","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2022-12-28 22:09:24 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr. Block is a friendly teacher. His lectures are amazing. Great ppt style that's easy to follow, and some jokes/experiences/historical stories during lectures. CHEM 109 is not an easy class, but if you get 80% on each test and do all other work, you can still get A. He answers most student questions and got me interested in chemistry major again.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2773752","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:17:10.765582+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MjA5Mzk2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2773752","instructor_name":"Stephen Block","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2022-12-21 02:10:56 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Block is a fantastic lecturer and he was very thorough especially for a class with a ton of material like Chem 109. His exams are difficult but very fair although the grading at times can be pretty harsh as he expects a lot. He keeps lectures interesting by telling stories or jokes and I would definitely take a class with him again.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2773752","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:17:10.765582+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MDY3NDk4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2773752","instructor_name":"Stephen Block","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2022-12-10 22:12:59 +0000 UTC","comment":"His lectures are annotated, so it is easy to follow along. However, to succeed in this class, you will probably need to attend office hours. He is very accessible outside of class, but you are also able to go to the other 109 professors for help. Labs are pretty difficult.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2773752","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:17:10.765582+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2ODIyNDk5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2773752","instructor_name":"Stephen Block","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2022-11-13 05:06:05 +0000 UTC","comment":"I LOVED having Dr. Block as my general chemistry professor. Lectures are productive and well organized (he takes time to answer student questions and finishes daily material) He will use a student answer to a pre-class question and go over how he would grade the response on exams, so you have a clear idea of what the graders are looking for! ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2773752","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:17:10.765582+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2NzUzMDg1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2773752","instructor_name":"Stephen Block","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2022-10-30 18:20:46 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr. Block is a great lecturer, but terrible with assigning labs. One particular lab we were given absolutely no instruction on how analyze data and the video given was almost entirely irrelevant to our goal. Additionally, the pre-lab work didn't cover what we had to do. A little effort would've been nice from this teacher in regards to the labs. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2773752","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:17:10.765582+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2NzM5NjQ1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2773752","instructor_name":"Stephen Block","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2022-10-26 17:07:45 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr. Block is super nice and a very approachable person. His sense of humor made lectures enjoyable, and he genuinely wants and believes that his students will succeed. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2773752","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:17:10.765582+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2NzAzMzI4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2773752","instructor_name":"Stephen Block","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2022-10-15 06:15:33 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr. Block was a fantastic professor. While the large class sizes can make you feel small, there are numerous resources available for feedback and Dr. Block is very accessible outside of class. His lectures are clear and engaging, but you'll need to regularly complete significant amounts of pre-work to understand what's going on.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2773752","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:17:10.765582+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1ODIxMzI4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2773752","instructor_name":"Stephen Block","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2022-02-02 16:32:42 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr. Block was a great professor! He is soft spoken so it makes him seem less intimidating and more approachable, but is also extremely intelligent. He incorporates funny stories into his lectures to keep engagement up! Although there was a lot of textbook reading and was pretty discussion-heavy, Chem 109 was enjoyable because of him!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2773752","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:17:10.765582+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1ODAxMTE2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2773752","instructor_name":"Stephen Block","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2022-01-26 22:32:46 +0000 UTC","comment":"I had Dr. Block for Fall of 2021 and I loved 109! He gave a lot of work but not a lot of it was busy work. Each assignment had a purpose. There was a discussion, a homework assignment, 2-3 pre-class readings and activities, a prelab and a lab in a given week. Every one of those assignments helped me understand chemistry. He and the TAs were helpful","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2773752","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:17:10.765582+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NzM1NTQ1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2773752","instructor_name":"Stephen Block","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2022-01-11 16:39:23 +0000 UTC","comment":"Amazing lectures! Made content interesting and easy to understand. Tests were all free response and short on time, but were manageable. Plenty of opportunities to boost your grade outside of exams (labs, discussion worksheets, homework). Course was extremely well organized and the textbook was helpful. Highly recommend this professor and class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2773752","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:17:10.765582+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NjYzNjA2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2773752","instructor_name":"Stephen Block","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2021-12-27 22:41:00 +0000 UTC","comment":"Block is a great lecturer who breaks down complex concepts into something understandable. Lectures were posted online. Exams seem simple and short, but are quite a time crunch with very in-depth concept-heavy written responses. If you can reason through them though, you'll be just fine. Plenty of opportunities to boost grade outside of tests.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2773752","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:17:10.765582+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NjM2OTUx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2773752","instructor_name":"Stephen Block","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2021-12-23 00:03:16 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lectures recorded, but live is much better. Weekly quiz, pre lab, lab, and discussion, as well as pre-class work before every lecture. Almost everything was graded by TAs, which often lacked explanation for why points were taken off. Wished the grading was handled better, but good teacher and reasonably tough class so you learn how to study.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2773752","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:17:10.765582+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NjMzNDg1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2773752","instructor_name":"Stephen Block","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2021-12-22 18:29:02 +0000 UTC","comment":"Amazing prof. Really good at explaining things, and his lectures were pretty helpful. He is also really down to earth and approachable. Decent amount of homework, but overall pretty manageable for a 5 credit class. Course was very well organized. Exams were somewhat tough, but get better as semester progresses. Can't recommend this guy enough.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2773752","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:17:10.765582+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NjE3MjIw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2773752","instructor_name":"Stephen Block","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2021-12-21 06:13:35 +0000 UTC","comment":"Great professor, very nice and definitely knows what he's talking about. In terms of test difficulty, you do have to study but if you took AP Chem or have a strong chem background, you'll do perfectly fine. The entire semester's content is just AP Chem but a bit more in depth. It's not at all hard to do well in his class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2773752","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:17:10.765582+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NTc3ODYw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2773752","instructor_name":"Stephen Block","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2021-12-17 19:42:03 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Block is pretty down-to-earth and funny, tries to make lectures as enjoyable as he can. Readings aren't necessarily mandatory, but you definitely need to do them to understand the material and do well on tests. Tests are pretty difficult so definitely recommend getting ahead on your work so you have more time to review and ask questions.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2773752","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:17:10.765582+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NTYzNzY5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2773752","instructor_name":"Stephen Block","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2021-12-16 22:06:23 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof Block's lectures make me want to fall asleep. His tone of voice is not engaging and sometimes the jokes fall flat. He is a fine person and the structure is well laid out. The class was hard and very indecisive when it came to curving it or not. Put a lot of effort into podia.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2773752","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:17:10.765582+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NTQxMTU2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2773752","instructor_name":"Stephen Block","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2021-12-15 19:29:00 +0000 UTC","comment":"Amazing lecturer, the best of my college experience so far. Nothing was too tough but you definitely had to work for it. Yeah I legit want to be this guy's friend.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2773752","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:17:10.765582+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NTE5Njc3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2773752","instructor_name":"Stephen Block","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2021-12-14 18:29:56 +0000 UTC","comment":"Chem 109 isn't an easy class but Professor Block makes in manageable. His lectures reinstate some of the main concepts from the textbook, and he does a good job at listening to student feedback on what we need help on. He also seems to care about his student's success in the class, as he answers questions quickly and makes grading criteria known.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2773752","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:17:10.765582+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NDc3ODA2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2773752","instructor_name":"Stephen Block","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2021-12-12 01:02:47 +0000 UTC","comment":"This class is the hardest class I have ever took. Do NOT take this class if you can avoid it. Dr Block is a great guy, funny too, but this class is very hard. I regret not taking Chem103/104. Exams are very difficult, and you will only succeed if you study for an ungodly, significant amount of time every week. Great Prof, terrible class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2773752","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:17:10.765582+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1MzU1MjEw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2773752","instructor_name":"Stephen Block","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2021-12-03 02:16:56 +0000 UTC","comment":"Best Professor ever!!! I really like Dr. Block's lecture because he makes complicated concepts easier to understand and uses interesting metaphors. I like his little humor, really makes my day. The class is fairly easy if you pay attention and read the book before going to the class. Really care about students, reply to emails fast with qualities.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2773752","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:17:10.765582+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1MzQ5ODg2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2773752","instructor_name":"Stephen Block","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2021-12-02 19:47:44 +0000 UTC","comment":"Extremely difficult exams which somehow someone aces each time. Tests are weighed roughly the same as the labs. Relatively easy to exceed for an advanced class. Great Professor, No complaints.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2773752","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:17:10.765582+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1MzEzNTAz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2773752","instructor_name":"Stephen Block","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2021-11-29 19:43:13 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr. Block is very passionate about chemistry and I think that shows through his lectures. Lectures are not super helpful if you read the textbook (which is assigned to do) but do help to provide some clarity. He is humorous during lecture which helps with the entertainment factor. Exams are as difficult as expected and uncurved, but not impossible.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2773752","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:17:10.765582+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0NTIyOTQ0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2773752","instructor_name":"Stephen Block","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2021-04-08 17:31:49 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr. Block is a amazing. He is very knowledgeable and cares for his students. His exams are fairly hard, but they are reasonable and fair. What he covers in class/lecture really helps with overall understanding. He team-taught with Etienne Garand, and I loved having both! They are amazing at explaining confusing topics and providing feedback.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2773752","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:17:10.765582+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MzQwMDg2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2773752","instructor_name":"Stephen Block","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2021-02-03 22:43:48 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is a great professor and has a fun humor. He is a tough grader and believes in a true curve, but that being said I would take this class with him again in a heartbeat.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2773752","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:17:10.765582+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MzEyNDM0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2773752","instructor_name":"Stephen Block","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2021-01-25 05:08:33 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is super funny during the lectures and he does a really good job explaining what he is looking for when grading tests.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2773752","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:17:10.765582+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MjUyMjc3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2773752","instructor_name":"Stephen Block","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2021-01-08 05:52:15 +0000 UTC","comment":"Tests were a bit difficult, but if you read the textbook properly and go through the lectures and discussion once, you would clear them. Amazing professor and does has a good sense of humour.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2773752","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:17:10.765582+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MjQ1NzYx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2773752","instructor_name":"Stephen Block","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2021-01-06 21:56:38 +0000 UTC","comment":"Super great guy and made lectures very interesting. Tests were definitely very hard and honestly, I wouldn't recommend chem 109 over 103/104 unless you have to. Material is fairly interesting and Block is an awesome professor but the class itself is definitely very challenging.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2773752","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:17:10.765582+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MjIxNjA2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2773752","instructor_name":"Stephen Block","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2020-12-31 21:39:41 +0000 UTC","comment":"Great professor! He made it clear how tests are graded, which was really nice. It's important to keep up with reading.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2773752","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:17:10.765582+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MjA3Mjgy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2773752","instructor_name":"Stephen Block","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2020-12-28 09:19:19 +0000 UTC","comment":"I really enjoy the pre-class chat, it's really a fun during the online session!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2773752","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:17:10.765582+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MTc5NjUx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2773752","instructor_name":"Stephen Block","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2020-12-22 22:57:29 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Block was great. Did everything I could expect from a Chem professor and was also very fun and charismatic. This class was great and I fully recommend it.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2773752","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:17:10.765582+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MTYwOTg0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2773752","instructor_name":"Stephen Block","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2020-12-21 02:05:27 +0000 UTC","comment":"I really enjoy Prof. Block. He's a really nice person and very intelligent. HOWEVER, I would never recommend taking Chemistry 109 to anyone. Very difficult and honestly not worth all the work that it is. I regret taking 109 instead of 103/104. If you must take 109, get ready to work your butt off","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2773752","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:17:10.765582+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MDU5NzEw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2773752","instructor_name":"Stephen Block","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2020-12-14 01:52:48 +0000 UTC","comment":"Block did a wonderful job during the lecture/meeting periods going extremely in depth to question answers. Very good guy and was always in a good mood!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2773752","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:17:10.765582+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzOTUxMTU0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2773752","instructor_name":"Stephen Block","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2020-12-04 18:33:35 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Block was amazing he does a really great job of fully explaining concepts and he tries to make sure all questions are answered completely and clearly. He lectures at a good pace and sets clear expectations for grading. The class is very hard but manageable if you did well in AP-Chemistry and are willing to do the work.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2773752","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:17:10.765582+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzODg4Nzky","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2773752","instructor_name":"Stephen Block","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2020-11-25 18:00:46 +0000 UTC","comment":"Hands down, best chem professor. The class is hard, though, so get ready for it","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2773752","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:17:10.765582+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzODE5NTk5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2773752","instructor_name":"Stephen Block","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2020-11-15 18:33:43 +0000 UTC","comment":"Tough class, definitely requires some work, but this professor does a good job of making his content engaging and answering questions.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2773752","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:17:10.765582+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzNjk2MDc5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2773752","instructor_name":"Stephen Block","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2020-10-13 02:02:03 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr. Block has a wonderful sense of humor. He makes Chemistry more enjoyable for sure.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2773752","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:17:10.765582+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzNjIxMTc5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2773752","instructor_name":"Stephen Block","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2020-08-30 16:30:14 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr. Block is an amazing person and lecturer. If given the chance, attend office hours where he gives 1 on 1 guidance and alternate, simplified versions of thinking about complex subjects","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2773752","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:17:10.765582+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyODA2MDMy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2773752","instructor_name":"Stephen Block","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2020-01-07 18:49:19 +0000 UTC","comment":"Block is really awesome in lecture. His slides are very concise and he covers lots of content in each lecture, while not making it seem overwhelming. Block makes lecture interesting by throwing in interesting stories and nerdy jokes on a regular basis. Overall I would be glad to take a class with him again.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2773752","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:17:10.765582+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyNzc0NTA1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2773752","instructor_name":"Stephen Block","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2019-12-30 17:03:28 +0000 UTC","comment":"A very good general chemistry professor. His lectures were fairly engaging.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2773752","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:17:10.765582+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyNzU1ODY1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2773752","instructor_name":"Stephen Block","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2019-12-25 00:44:53 +0000 UTC","comment":"The content taught in this course is really challenging. Exams were difficult, and there was a lot of pre-class and lab prep. Nevertheless, Dr. Block was the best lecturer I couldve asked for. Hes kind, brilliant, fair, understanding, and cares about his students a lot. Fast response time to emails and questions. He gave us a generous curve.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2773752","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:17:10.765582+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyNjU2Mzg1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2773752","instructor_name":"Stephen Block","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2019-12-14 07:58:11 +0000 UTC","comment":"Frequent exams. three midterm and a final will be given in the three and half month semester. The course itself is hard, so the class is fast. Dr. Block is trying to explain everything well, and he generally did it. Just something is unclear. All faculty are accessible outside of class on Piazza. Be prepared to use 10 hour per week on this courses.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2773752","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:17:10.765582+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyNjIzOTIz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2773752","instructor_name":"Stephen Block","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2019-12-12 05:38:15 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Block is one of the most intelligent people I have known. However, this translates to a lot of what he says going over his students' heads. He relies heavily on pre-class work and tends to not explain some topics as well as he should. The tests are hard and averages are generally around 58-60%. There's a lot of work outside of class too.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2773752","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:17:10.765582+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyNDAyNDg3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2773752","instructor_name":"Stephen Block","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2019-11-13 01:35:42 +0000 UTC","comment":"The exams are unbelievably difficult. It doesn't matter how much you study, even if you get one question wrong on the exam, you could lose up to 28%. (The mastery problems are worth 14 points out of the 50 total, so if you get that one wrong, you're screwed).","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2773752","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:17:10.765582+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxNzgzMTQy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2773752","instructor_name":"Stephen Block","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2019-05-06 15:44:24 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr. Block is a very charismatic lecturer. He makes lectures enjoyable with intermittent jokes. He really cares about his students. Attending office hours is extremely helpful because he will answer your questions well, and he will try to make sure you understand it. The exams were very challenging, though.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2773752","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:17:10.765582+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxNTM5NTQz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2773752","instructor_name":"Stephen Block","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2019-04-05 19:57:19 +0000 UTC","comment":"Block was very organized and clear in what he wanted you to know. Not only that, but lectures weren't boring. He likes to throw in jokes and lots of demo videos. Labs aren't that bad, as long as you take time beforehand. I enjoyed the class overall, very good curve.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2773752","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:17:10.765582+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxMjI2NzA5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2773752","instructor_name":"Stephen Block","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2019-01-09 00:03:50 +0000 UTC","comment":"Great lecturer and always tries to throw a little humor in (always laugh if it was remotely a joke). Tests are pretty tough but other aspects of the class bring the grade up. I fully expected to earn an AB with my final exam score but received an A so he does curve/ round up at the end.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2773752","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:17:10.765582+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxMTMwNDU4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2773752","instructor_name":"Stephen Block","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2018-12-21 18:35:35 +0000 UTC","comment":"Block is a great lecturer. He is very engaging and cracks a lot of really nerdy jokes. The tests are hard but the curve is reasonable. You need to read the textbook about everyday to understand what is going on in lectures.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2773752","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:17:10.765582+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxMDg1MzQ4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2773752","instructor_name":"Stephen Block","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2018-12-18 20:53:05 +0000 UTC","comment":"I made the mistake of taking Chem 109 with Dr. Block after having little to no HS chemistry. 3 exams and 1 final, class averages of 59%, 66%, 68% and 69% for the final. Labs and weekly homework are easy A's and help to offset the really difficult exams. Also, the class isn't run on a curve, so you know where you stand.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2773752","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:17:10.765582+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxMDY1MDk0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2773752","instructor_name":"Stephen Block","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2018-12-17 17:50:55 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr. Block is one of the kindest, smartest people I have met. He truly loves what he does and cares about his students. He makes his expectations very clear, posts all of his lectures, is great at explaining concepts, and is very funny. This class is hard and a lot of work, but Dr. Block reminded me why I love chemistry even through the pain.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2773752","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:17:10.765582+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxMDM3NDE5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2773752","instructor_name":"Stephen Block","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2018-12-15 03:38:21 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Block is awesome! Chem 109 can be a tough class but he was sure to make us laugh and keep us somewhat entertained during the lectures. The tests can be difficult though because some of the problems are about topics we didn't directly learn about.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2773752","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:17:10.765582+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxMDIxNTk3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2773752","instructor_name":"Stephen Block","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2018-12-14 04:47:21 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr. Block is a great professor. He's a bit nerdy, but he is enthusiastic about what he teaches and explains concepts in lecture very well. Be warned that if you do take Chem 109, prepare to work very hard. However, Dr. Block made that class far more enjoyable, and I would definitely take him again.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2773752","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:17:04.966357+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQzMTA1NDE4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2560464","instructor_name":"Sam Pazicni","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2026-05-12 17:44:53 +0000 UTC","comment":"Pazinci was great. He is very knowledgeable and does a great job teaching. I would prefer if the lectures were less slideshows but regardless he is pretty great.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2560464","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:17:04.966357+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyNTUyOTY3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2560464","instructor_name":"Sam Pazicni","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2026-01-27 02:44:08 +0000 UTC","comment":"Around 20 pages of reading weekly, pre-class work is painful but does help slightly with understanding lecture. Homework isn't bad at all. The worst part was the exams, very little feedback on why certain things get marked wrong. You might get the problem correct but get half credit because you didn't include a word or two. Pazicni didnt help much","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2560464","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:17:04.966357+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyNDk2MDE2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2560464","instructor_name":"Sam Pazicni","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2026-01-14 15:26:00 +0000 UTC","comment":"This professor is okay. Highly recommend reading the online textbook (you don't have to purchase a textbook). Study a lot for the exams, but the lecture videos are always posted by him and the other professors if you miss a class. If you have extra time, the honors group project is easy and a good way to get to know other people and the professor.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2560464","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:17:04.966357+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMzcxMTA2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2560464","instructor_name":"Sam Pazicni","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2025-12-22 01:16:38 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof. P is nice but don't expect the course is easy. Lots of work need to do every week. I would suggest to take 104 instead of 109. I have different opinion for the project, yeah sure it's not hard and Prof. P is nice on grading it but it wouldn't give you a huge curve as you may expect, better to pay effort to every week's work you require to do.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2560464","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:17:04.966357+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMzY3OTg5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2560464","instructor_name":"Sam Pazicni","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2025-12-21 17:27:07 +0000 UTC","comment":"Hands down best lecturer I've had my fall semester, always very engaging and makes sure theres time for students to ask questions during lectures. Has pretty good humor (imo even tho other ppl might disagee) and overall a very chill guy.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2560464","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:17:04.966357+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMDUyMjUx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2560464","instructor_name":"Sam Pazicni","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2025-12-05 05:18:40 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr. P was one of the best professors I could've asked for in chemistry! He explained things very well, and his office hours were super useful. It is a very test-heavy class, but definitely doable if you put in the time","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2560464","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:17:04.966357+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMDMzMDUy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2560464","instructor_name":"Sam Pazicni","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2025-12-04 15:41:19 +0000 UTC","comment":"Great professor. Clear grading criteria, enthusiastic about learning. Some of the tests were hard, but all material was covered in class. Would recomend.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2560464","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:17:04.966357+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxOTE1NDgy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2560464","instructor_name":"Sam Pazicni","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2025-11-20 17:51:31 +0000 UTC","comment":"Chem109 is insane. Its lowk so tough + everyone struggles. Dr. P is so fun tho + I enjoy listening to his lectures (which aren't mandatory + recorded). He's really funny and explains things well. TONS OF WORK OUTSIDE OF CLASS!! Pre-class, pre-lab, post-lab, hw, studying ofc. Exams are tough, but there are several. Everything is weighted the same","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2560464","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:17:04.966357+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwNDA1Nzgy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2560464","instructor_name":"Sam Pazicni","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2024-12-21 05:27:11 +0000 UTC","comment":"I took the honors section of this course and highly recommend because it gives a HUGE grade boost! Dr. P makes the lectures engaging with his humor & passion and takes the time to get to know each of his students. Although he took a few work-related trips, he is very easy to connect with outside of class. He made chem 109 an incredible experience!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2560464","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:17:04.966357+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwNDAyMTk4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2560464","instructor_name":"Sam Pazicni","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2024-12-20 23:45:07 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lots of readings, hard tests, but overall a good class. Honors section is a big grade boost (worth equivalent of two tests for a fairly easy project) so would highly recommend!! Pazicni was great, super funny and entertaining and really tried to connect with students. He was gone on trips for work for a couple weeks which wasn't ideal.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2560464","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:17:04.966357+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwMjY4Njcy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2560464","instructor_name":"Sam Pazicni","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2024-12-13 04:00:16 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor P was an interesting, caring, and thorough professor. I was in the honors section of this class and Professor P made our sessions engaging and enjoyable. The class was a little hard but he makes it very easy to do well and makes himself very approachable","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2560464","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:17:04.966357+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwMTA1MTgy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2560464","instructor_name":"Sam Pazicni","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2024-12-04 21:54:12 +0000 UTC","comment":"he is so nice","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2560464","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:17:04.966357+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4OTg4NDU3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2560464","instructor_name":"Sam Pazicni","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2024-02-20 21:35:15 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr. P is the best professor I've had so far. Chem 109 is a challenge for sure but he was absolutely fantastic. If I was confused about the textbook, I knew I would understand the concepts after lecture. It's very easy to ask questions. Tests and labs are hard...but its chemistry. With the honors project, it wasn't too hard to get an A.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2560464","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:17:04.966357+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4ODcwNDA1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2560464","instructor_name":"Sam Pazicni","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2024-01-11 22:53:21 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor P cares very much about every student's success and explained concepts very thoroughly. Great, engaging lecturer and lectures are recorded. Tests are graded by TAs, based off detailed rubric.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2560464","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:17:04.966357+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3NjY1ODkz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2560464","instructor_name":"Sam Pazicni","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2023-04-19 18:49:47 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr. P explained the material very clearly in lectures, and he always asked if people had questions throughout. The textbook is easy to read and is aesthetically pleasing, and if you complete the practice exams, you are prepared for the actual exams. Class was fun, and Dr. P makes it interesting.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2560464","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:17:04.966357+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2ODU3MTQ4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2560464","instructor_name":"Sam Pazicni","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2022-11-17 20:25:06 +0000 UTC","comment":"It helps that he's a chemistry education professor. It seems his focus is actually on lecturing, but at the same time the course chem 109 is just difficult in general. I would recommend him or Block, both of them I really enjoyed and both were very understanding","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2560464","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:17:04.966357+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1ODAwOTg3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2560464","instructor_name":"Sam Pazicni","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2022-01-26 22:05:51 +0000 UTC","comment":"Really liked this class - I took honors which meant there was a massive, semester long project that took a ton of time, so be prepared. Dr P is engaging, accessible, kind, and really invested in each student. Explains things well. If you keep up with the textbook (assigned reading before every class but not too bad), lecture will make sense.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2560464","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:17:04.966357+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NjczMDcz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2560464","instructor_name":"Sam Pazicni","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2021-12-29 18:35:31 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr. P was very engaging throughout lectures, and this class was set up in a way that enabled me to succeed. Dr. P's lectures did a great job of summarizing and clarifying course content in an engaging way that conveyed his authentic care for his students. There was always time for questions from students, which helped with the difficult content.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2560464","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:17:04.966357+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NjIyMTI3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2560464","instructor_name":"Sam Pazicni","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2021-12-21 19:35:51 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr. P was an amazing Chemistry professor! His constant enthusiasm in lectures was a prime motivator for me to attend the 8:50am lectures. He explains the course concepts and material very well and helps walk through good example problems. Tests are hard, but you are given all the right resources to prepare for them.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2560464","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:17:04.966357+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1MzM0NTkx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2560464","instructor_name":"Sam Pazicni","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2021-12-01 17:49:37 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor P is so nice and caring and made chem bearable. The class is decent except for the tests which are extremely hard and I didn't feel well prepared for them. That being said, there are a lot of resources to help you out and make sure you pass.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2560464","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:17:04.966357+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1MDI3Nzc1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2560464","instructor_name":"Sam Pazicni","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2021-08-15 02:38:24 +0000 UTC","comment":"If you like to work and be challenged you should have no problem with this professor or this class. Getting readings done before class is very helpful and participating is also a plus. Dr. P works really hard to make lectures enjoyable and wants you to understand the content but he is big into designing special tests so expect them to be hard.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2560464","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:17:04.966357+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzMjQ2MzQ5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2560464","instructor_name":"Sam Pazicni","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2020-05-09 00:52:32 +0000 UTC","comment":"Great Professor. He gives good lectures, but make sure to go to office hours if you need help in the class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2560464","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:17:04.966357+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzMTk1NzQ5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2560464","instructor_name":"Sam Pazicni","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2020-05-04 15:32:07 +0000 UTC","comment":"When I took this class, I felt incompetent. Sam was very friendly, but class was difficult. Average on exams were 50%. The applications on mastery problems on exams proved to be nearly impossible for me. Lectures are somewhat boring, and main concepts are sometimes skimmed over. Despite him saying there's "no curve", there was one. Be ready to work","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2560464","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:17:04.966357+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyNzc4ODgz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2560464","instructor_name":"Sam Pazicni","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2019-12-31 21:19:02 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr. P is a passionate teacher. His lectures are pretty fast paced so definitely get to know him in office hours. In the small group setting he really makes sure you understand the concepts which is needed after the hard lectures. This is a hard class with a lot of work required but Dr. P explains things in depth if you talk to him outside of class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2560464","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:17:04.966357+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyNzc0NDk1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2560464","instructor_name":"Sam Pazicni","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2019-12-30 17:01:56 +0000 UTC","comment":"I really enjoyed Dr. P's class. He truly has a knack for presenting engaging and effective lectures. Get ready to work for this class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2560464","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:17:04.966357+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyNzQ5NjI1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2560464","instructor_name":"Sam Pazicni","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2019-12-23 19:12:52 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr. Pazicni was a very good chemistry professor. He was really funny and was able to communicate the material in a clear and concise manner. I thoroughly enjoyed this class, but it was really difficult. I had to work really hard to get a good grade, and the exams are brutal with really low averages.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2560464","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:16:54.116519+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE5NzU2NDQ1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1687571","instructor_name":"Tracey Oudenhoven","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2012-01-21 21:39:21 +0000 UTC","comment":"Tracey is without a doubt the best TA possible for 109. She is one of the nicest and most helpful people I have ever met. She always walks around during discussions and labs to make sure you understand what you're doing. She really wants everyone to learn. She's a bit of a tough grader, but it's worth it if you get to have the best TA ever!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1687571","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-10-29 23:16:24.367453+00:00","run_id":"20261029T213040-0fa85c20","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyNzg0MDA3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2562553","instructor_name":"AJ Boydston","course_label":"CHEM109","course_id":"CHEM 109","course_uid":"course_f4c1d40f8af1545c1ccf8488","review_date":"2020-01-02 18:51:51 +0000 UTC","comment":"I had Boydston for the honors section of Chem 109 (curriculum more focused on conceptual understanding and applied problems). Class moves fast but Boydston is a clear lecturer and fair with grading. He wants students to do well and holds productive office hours sessions. Helps to have a good TA and a strong background in chemistry from high school.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2562553","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0}]