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AMANDA SPIEWAK

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Raw average: 4.88/5 from 16 quality ratings. The adjusted rating blends this with the UW review average (3.66/5), weighted as 20 additional ratings. Smaller samples stay closer to that average. Each captured review is counted once in the prior; this does not correct who chooses to leave a review.

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What students say

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CHEM 343
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
Amanda is the most empathetic professor I have ever come across. She was very accessible outside of class, despite having hundreds of students in her lecture. I went from almost failing midterms to getting a high A in the class because Amanda gave me the motivation and guidance I needed. She sets a great example for women in STEM. Best prof ever!
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CHEM 343
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
Best professor I've ever had, made ochem enjoyable and her lectures were entertaining; had her for ochem 1 and 2
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CHEM 345
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
This was my second semester with Dr. S and she is awesome. She makes learning ochem fun and approachable. Highly recommend her as a professor!
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CHEM 343
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
Great professor! Often made an effort in lecture to connect chemistry with modern, relevant, and funny topics which helped with memorization of difficult content.
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CHEM 345
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
The reason why I enjoyed/ succeeded in ochem! Her lectures were engaging made ppl her sections want to show up to class. HIGHLY recommend going to office hours, she used this time to explain what students didnt understand from class. Overall my favorite professor in college so far.
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CHEM 345
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
Amanda was awesome. Made the beast of ochem a little less ominous and frightening. Truly cares about her students. Funny and lighthearted, and very intelligent. Take her lecture if you can
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Classes with AMANDA SPIEWAK

Organic Chemistry II covers molecular structure and bonding to predict reactivity in aromatic, benzylic, allylic, and carbonyl systems.

No offering record · Spring 2023

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historical GPA · grades

Fall 2018–Spring 2023

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Spring 2023CHEM 345Organic Chemistry II
Fall 2022CHEM 343Organic Chemistry I

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