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His class is definitely challenging, but if you review his notes and go to his office hours and group discussions you will walk out extremely satisfied.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/751950","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:13.738019+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE3OTI4NDQ5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:751950","instructor_name":"Hans Reich","course_label":"CHEM547","course_id":"CHEM 547","course_uid":"course_cd61788835b38f3e2ffee992","review_date":"2010-12-13 12:44:58 +0000 UTC","comment":"Extremely intelligent man (he has 152 publications, 2 computer programs, and 9 websites) teaching a very challenging course, but with a certain grace and clarity that makes going to class quite enjoyable. Highly recommended.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/751950","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:13.738019+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE3NzE0NjMz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:751950","instructor_name":"Hans Reich","course_label":"CHEM547","course_id":"CHEM 547","course_uid":"course_cd61788835b38f3e2ffee992","review_date":"2010-11-01 01:11:18 +0000 UTC","comment":"Hans is the most brilliant professor I have ever talked with.  His knowledge of organic chemistry is incomprehensible yet he is a great teacher and willing to answer any and all questions. Exams are very hard but with a fair curve.  This has been the best college course I have taken.  Highly recommended.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/751950","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:13.738019+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1NjE2ODA5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:751950","instructor_name":"Hans Reich","course_label":"CHEM547","course_id":"CHEM 547","course_uid":"course_cd61788835b38f3e2ffee992","review_date":"2009-04-07 06:03:29 +0000 UTC","comment":"The most intellectually-challenging - but also the most hard core and informative - organic chemist you will ever see throughout your undergraduate studies. Period.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/751950","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:14.503775+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4OTIxMDk2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1751522","instructor_name":"Jennifer Schomaker","course_label":"CHEM547","course_id":"CHEM 547","course_uid":"course_cd61788835b38f3e2ffee992","review_date":"2024-01-24 20:50:43 +0000 UTC","comment":"Initially was intimidated by Jen because she's very fast paced, but she is very patient and always accessible and took the time to get to know the entire class. She tries her best to grade leniently and help you out if you're working hard but don't have the best exam scores. She also offers a lot of extra credit opportunities and brings food often.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1751522","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:04:45.429768+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE2NjQwMDMx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:619581","instructor_name":"Stephen Nelsen","course_label":"CHEM547","course_id":"CHEM 547","course_uid":"course_cd61788835b38f3e2ffee992","review_date":"2009-12-25 17:20:21 +0000 UTC","comment":"As an instructor he is useless...he breathes hard every 3 seconds and nobody can hear him - he did put everything on the board. make sure you stay awake and copy his notes because exams are based on what he put on the board. Also, study and UNDERSTAND his practice exams because his exams are basically the same thing as his practices. Good luck! :(","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/619581","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:04:45.429768+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEyOTk2NzY4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:619581","instructor_name":"Stephen Nelsen","course_label":"CHEM547","course_id":"CHEM 547","course_uid":"course_cd61788835b38f3e2ffee992","review_date":"2007-04-11 11:01:02 +0000 UTC","comment":"Nelsen is most likely the worst professor I have ever encountered. He just waddles into class and starts talking about material without giving any context whatsoever. The exams are like a death sentence, but he usually makes up for this with a pretty fair curve. I feel emotionally scarred after this course.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/619581","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:02:31.739390+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5NDc0NzE0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2771012","instructor_name":"Tehshik Yoon","course_label":"CHEM547","course_id":"CHEM 547","course_uid":"course_cd61788835b38f3e2ffee992","review_date":"2018-01-18 18:36:18 +0000 UTC","comment":"Tehshik is a phenomenal professor. He cares about his students and the subject matter. The content is challenging (as with any 500 level class) but he will work hard to ensure that you have a complete understanding. 10/10 would take this class again","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2771012","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:02:31.739390+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3NjA1NzU1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2771012","instructor_name":"Tehshik Yoon","course_label":"CHEM547","course_id":"CHEM 547","course_uid":"course_cd61788835b38f3e2ffee992","review_date":"2016-12-22 17:50:09 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr. Yoon is the best chemistry professor I've had at the UW. His lectures are amazingly clear and he's always willing to answer questions and help you out. Homework is optional but the more you do it the better off you are on exams. If you can take a class with Yoon do yourself a favor and take it.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2771012","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:02:31.739390+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1Nzc3Nzk3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2771012","instructor_name":"Tehshik Yoon","course_label":"CHEM547","course_id":"CHEM 547","course_uid":"course_cd61788835b38f3e2ffee992","review_date":"2015-12-20 00:13:08 +0000 UTC","comment":"Tehshik Yoon is one of the best lecturers I have ever had in any class - I'm an exchange student from University of Sydney, perhaps rivalled by another lecturer I had at home but it would be a close call. The only minor issue I might have with his style is that he can be a bit fast but is clear, very helpful, and likes upperclassmen (ie 547).","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2771012","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0}]