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GILBERT NATHANSON

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Raw average: 4.69/5 from 62 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 103
Quality 4/5Difficulty 3/5
Super passionate about what he teaches! It's a hard class that requires a lot of work to do well, but Professor Nathanson always brings life and energy to every lecture.
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CHEM 103
Quality 4/5Difficulty 2/5
Definitely a good guy. Didn't completely love his teaching style but he wants to see everyone succeed and is always willing to help
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CHEM 103
Quality 5/5Difficulty 4/5
Professor Nathanson is one of the best professors I've ever had. He's a super nice and approachable guy who really wants his students to learn. He can get a little intense in lectures when he really gets into a topic, and sometimes he will make you finish his sentences, but he is very knowledgeable. Such a great guy, 10/10.
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CHEM 103
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
Great professor, very engaging lectures, he's like a grandpa who really wants you to learn.
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CHEM 103
Quality 5/5Difficulty 5/5
Such a fun and caring guy. Super entertaining and smart. Loved the lectures. Would love to have him again. Very approachable.
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