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I think this is the first time he teaches a p chem course. he gives almost no lecture. most of the time we do group work. i dont think i learn any quantum mechanics. but my integration/differentiation and excel skills are definitely better after this class.Rate My Professors ↗
Such an amazing professor! He is a good lecturer because he keeps students engaged and knows the material extremely well! He cares very much about his students and is always available when you need him!Rate My Professors ↗
Sibert gets a bad rap because he's the only professor that teaches Chem in the fall. However, as long as you do all the online hw and do all the discussion sheets (answers also online!!!), you will get an A. His exams are concept heavy btw. I have seen fall professors exams and yeah sibert's exams 100% easier.Rate My Professors ↗
Sibert is great - I graded him based on his course, not him as a lecturer. As his syllabus states, most of the learning takes place out of class time, online. In fact, I found the feedback paragraphs on the post-class homework website to be more helpful at teaching me than the textbook. I took screenshots of feedback and reviewed them before testsRate My Professors ↗
I like professor Sibert, I genuinely do. He's a good guy. The problems I had with the class had more to do with the Gen Chem curriculum. It takes a good amount of work, but it is nicely curved. The discussion sections are useless even with a good TA. I don't like Chem, but Sibert is as good as any professor in the department.Rate My Professors ↗
Professor Sibert was an enjoyable lecturer because I felt he was really passionate about what he taught. He attempted to clarify more complex ideas as clearly as he could. Sometimes the class is tough, but that's where the reading and showing up to discussions comes in handy. Also Jim is really awesome and always does demonstrations in his PJs.Rate My Professors ↗
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No teaching recorded in Fall 2026.
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Distinct courses recorded per term
Explore courses taught by this instructor →| Term | Course | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2022 | CHEM 661 | Chemical and Statistical Thermodynamics |
| Fall 2022 | CHEM 699 | Directed Study |
| Spring 2022 | CHEM 699 | Directed Study |
| Spring 2022 | CHEM 990 | Research |
| Fall 2021 | CHEM 661 | Chemical and Statistical Thermodynamics |
| Fall 2021 | CHEM 699 | Directed Study |
| Fall 2020 | CHEM 675 | Introductory Quantum Chemistry |
| Spring 2020 | CHEM 561 | Physical Chemistry I |
| Fall 2019 | CHEM 675 | Introductory Quantum Chemistry |
| Spring 2019 | CHEM 561 | Physical Chemistry I |
| Spring 2019 | CHEM 699 | Directed Study |
| Fall 2018 | CHEM 675 | Introductory Quantum Chemistry |
| Spring 2018 | CHEM 775 | Electronic Structure of Molecules |
| Fall 2017 | CHEM 562 | Physical Chemistry II |
| Spring 2017 | CHEM 103 | General Chemistry I |
| Fall 2016 | CHEM 562 | Physical Chemistry II |
| Fall 2015 | CHEM 103 | General Chemistry I |
| Spring 2015 | CHEM 860 | Selected Topics in Physical Chemistry |
| Fall 2014 | CHEM 103 | General Chemistry I |
| Spring 2013 | CHEM 860 | Selected Topics in Physical Chemistry |
| Fall 2012 | CHEM 103 | General Chemistry I |
| Spring 2012 | CHEM 563 | Physical Chemistry Laboratory I |
| Spring 2012 | CHEM 564 | Physical Chemistry Laboratory II |
| Fall 2011 | CHEM 103 | General Chemistry I |
| Spring 2011 | CHEM 860 | Selected Topics in Physical Chemistry |
| Fall 2010 | CHEM 103 | General Chemistry I |
| Fall 2010 | CHEM 699 | Directed Study |
| Fall 2009 | CHEM 103 | General Chemistry I |
| Fall 2009 | CHEM 699 | Directed Study |
| Spring 2009 | CHEM 960 | Seminar-physical Chemistry |
| Fall 2008 | CHEM 103 | General Chemistry I |
| Spring 2008 | CHEM 563 | Physical Chemistry Laboratory I |
| Spring 2008 | CHEM 564 | Physical Chemistry Laboratory II |
| Fall 2007 | CHEM 675 | Introductory Quantum Chemistry |
Teaching history may be incomplete. Course pages contain course-specific feedback and citations.
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