[{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:54:08.682821+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3OTcwNzAw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1864423","instructor_name":"Arun Yethiraj","course_label":"CHEM116","course_id":"CHEM 116","course_uid":"course_e417e49826c79d82de86997c","review_date":"2023-06-01 04:14:56 +0000 UTC","comment":"His lectures are not as bad as other reviews described. Though the logic is abstract, it's thought-provoking and helps one understand the essence of the subject. It takes effort to grasp his logic, but studying diligently will lead to understanding. While his test questions can be challenging and unexpected, Yunrui's discussion is quite helpful.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1864423","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:54:08.682821+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2Mjc2NTQ3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1864423","instructor_name":"Arun Yethiraj","course_label":"CHEM116","course_id":"CHEM 116","course_uid":"course_e417e49826c79d82de86997c","review_date":"2022-05-08 02:50:49 +0000 UTC","comment":"I was personally extremely underwhelmed with Professor Yethiraj's teaching.  This class is very frustrating and demoralizing.  Content taught in lecture barely corresponds to homework and discussion assignments. I enjoyed the research project that is a component of this class, but would generally not recommend this class.  Avoid Professor Yethiraj.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1864423","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:54:08.682821+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2MDUzNTc4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1864423","instructor_name":"Arun Yethiraj","course_label":"CHEM116","course_id":"CHEM 116","course_uid":"course_e417e49826c79d82de86997c","review_date":"2022-04-11 13:59:31 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very lackluster teacher, the exams where not on content that we learned. Very hard to know what to study for.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1864423","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:54:08.682821+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2MDM0Nzc0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1864423","instructor_name":"Arun Yethiraj","course_label":"CHEM116","course_id":"CHEM 116","course_uid":"course_e417e49826c79d82de86997c","review_date":"2022-04-07 01:56:27 +0000 UTC","comment":"The class is tough, but Professor Yethiraj seems to truly care about his students when you reach out. He's teaching tough material and a lot of the learning is done outside of the class. Overall he is truly caring and a great guy. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1864423","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:35:25.027238+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQzMDEwMTY4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2307067","instructor_name":"J.R. Schmidt","course_label":"CHEM116","course_id":"CHEM 116","course_uid":"course_e417e49826c79d82de86997c","review_date":"2026-05-03 18:05:50 +0000 UTC","comment":"I enjoyed his lectures","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2307067","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:35:25.027238+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwNTY4MTcx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2307067","instructor_name":"J.R. Schmidt","course_label":"CHEM116","course_id":"CHEM 116","course_uid":"course_e417e49826c79d82de86997c","review_date":"2025-01-17 21:24:37 +0000 UTC","comment":"Little monotone and didn't seem very confident all the time but his lectures are amazing and he's active in student learning. He respects you like a peer.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2307067","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:20:38.695563+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwMzQyMDAy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1116290","instructor_name":"Mark Ediger","course_label":"CHEM116","course_id":"CHEM 116","course_uid":"course_e417e49826c79d82de86997c","review_date":"2018-07-13 01:42:20 +0000 UTC","comment":"Fantastic professor, he has a way of making sure you understand topics in the class. The course speeds along, but as long as you show up its not really an issue. Try to participate during lecture if you can, and if you made it through chem 115, this class will be a breeze (relatively)","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1116290","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:20:38.695563+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2NjE1ODkz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1116290","instructor_name":"Mark Ediger","course_label":"CHEM116","course_id":"CHEM 116","course_uid":"course_e417e49826c79d82de86997c","review_date":"2016-05-19 11:01:59 +0000 UTC","comment":"Ediger is WONDERFUL! He was very kind and helpful, and he makes challenging topics approachable. Tests are hard but very fair- study the problem sets. I had an awful time in 115, but Mark's enthusiasm reinspired my love for chemistry. If he's teaching 116 again, you should take the 115-6 sequence- having Ediger for 116 was worth the pain of 115.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1116290","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0}]