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EDWIN SIBERT

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Raw average: 3.40/5 from 129 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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CHEM 562
Quality 3/5Difficulty 4/5
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.
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CHEM 103
Quality 5/5Difficulty 4/5
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!
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CHEM 103
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
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.
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CHEM 103
Quality 4/5Difficulty 3/5
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 tests
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CHEM 103
Quality 4/5Difficulty 4/5
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.
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CHEM 103
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
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.
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Classes with EDWIN SIBERT

CHEM 661

Chemical and Statistical Thermodynamics

3 credits

CHEMICAL AND STATISTICAL THERMODYNAMICS covers basic chemical thermodynamics, phase equilibria, and statistical mechanics.

No offering record · Fall 2022

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Edwin Sibert

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2018–Fall 2022 · limited sample
CHEM 699

Directed Study

1–6 credits

CHEM 699 is a directed study course involving an advanced mentored research project arranged with a faculty member.

No offering record · Fall 2022

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Tehshik YoonPupa Gilbert+38 more

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2018–Spring 2022

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TermCourseTitle
Fall 2022CHEM 661Chemical and Statistical Thermodynamics
Fall 2022CHEM 699Directed Study
Spring 2022CHEM 699Directed Study
Spring 2022CHEM 990Research
Fall 2021CHEM 661Chemical and Statistical Thermodynamics
Fall 2021CHEM 699Directed Study
Fall 2020CHEM 675Introductory Quantum Chemistry
Spring 2020CHEM 561Physical Chemistry I
Fall 2019CHEM 675Introductory Quantum Chemistry
Spring 2019CHEM 561Physical Chemistry I
Spring 2019CHEM 699Directed Study
Fall 2018CHEM 675Introductory Quantum Chemistry
Spring 2018CHEM 775Electronic Structure of Molecules
Fall 2017CHEM 562Physical Chemistry II
Spring 2017CHEM 103General Chemistry I
Fall 2016CHEM 562Physical Chemistry II
Fall 2015CHEM 103General Chemistry I
Spring 2015CHEM 860Selected Topics in Physical Chemistry
Fall 2014CHEM 103General Chemistry I
Spring 2013CHEM 860Selected Topics in Physical Chemistry
Fall 2012CHEM 103General Chemistry I
Spring 2012CHEM 563Physical Chemistry Laboratory I
Spring 2012CHEM 564Physical Chemistry Laboratory II
Fall 2011CHEM 103General Chemistry I
Spring 2011CHEM 860Selected Topics in Physical Chemistry
Fall 2010CHEM 103General Chemistry I
Fall 2010CHEM 699Directed Study
Fall 2009CHEM 103General Chemistry I
Fall 2009CHEM 699Directed Study
Spring 2009CHEM 960Seminar-physical Chemistry
Fall 2008CHEM 103General Chemistry I
Spring 2008CHEM 563Physical Chemistry Laboratory I
Spring 2008CHEM 564Physical Chemistry Laboratory II
Fall 2007CHEM 675Introductory Quantum Chemistry

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