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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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Classes with GILBERT NATHANSON

CHEM 561

Physical Chemistry I

3 credits

CHEM 561 covers macroscopic theory including thermodynamics, chemical and phase equilibria, and kinetic theory of gases.

No offering record · Spring 2026

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Gilbert Nathanson

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2021–Spring 2026
CHEM 990

Research

1–15 credits

CHEM 990 is a research course where students conduct supervised research projects with individual faculty members.

No offering record · Spring 2026

Tehshik YoonThomas Brunold+64 more

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Recorded teaching history

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TermCourseTitle
Spring 2026CHEM 561Physical Chemistry I
Spring 2026CHEM 990Research
Fall 2025CHEM 103General Chemistry I
Fall 2025CHEM 990Research
Spring 2025CHEM 561Physical Chemistry I
Spring 2025CHEM 990Research
Fall 2024CHEM 101General Chemistry I Laboratory
Fall 2024CHEM 103General Chemistry I
Fall 2024CHEM 980Seminar: Review of Current Research
Fall 2024CHEM 990Research
Spring 2024CHEM 777Physical Chemistry of Surfaces
Spring 2024CHEM 980Seminar: Review of Current Research
Spring 2024CHEM 990Research
Fall 2023CHEM 563Physical Chemistry Laboratory I
Fall 2023CHEM 564Physical Chemistry Laboratory II
Fall 2023CHEM 990Research
Spring 2023CHEM 980Seminar: Review of Current Research
Spring 2023CHEM 990Research
Fall 2022CHEM 777Physical Chemistry of Surfaces
Fall 2022CHEM 980Seminar: Review of Current Research
Fall 2022CHEM 990Research
Spring 2022CHEM 103General Chemistry I
Spring 2022CHEM 699Directed Study
Spring 2022CHEM 990Research
Fall 2021CHEM 699Directed Study
Fall 2020CHEM 699Directed Study
Spring 2020CHEM 103General Chemistry I
Spring 2020CHEM 699Directed Study
Fall 2019CHEM 563Physical Chemistry Laboratory I
Fall 2019CHEM 564Physical Chemistry Laboratory II
Fall 2019CHEM 699Directed Study
Spring 2019CHEM 103General Chemistry I
Spring 2019CHEM 699Directed Study
Fall 2018CHEM 299Directed Study
Fall 2018CHEM 699Directed Study
Fall 2018CHEM 777Physical Chemistry of Surfaces
Spring 2018CHEM 699Directed Study
Fall 2017CHEM 299Directed Study
Fall 2017CHEM 699Directed Study
Spring 2017CHEM 299Directed Study
Spring 2017CHEM 699Directed Study
Spring 2017CHEM 960Seminar-physical Chemistry
Fall 2016CHEM 299Directed Study
Fall 2016CHEM 561Physical Chemistry I
Fall 2016CHEM 699Directed Study
Fall 2016CHEM 960Seminar-physical Chemistry
Spring 2016CHEM 103General Chemistry I
Spring 2016CHEM 299Directed Study
Fall 2015CHEM 777Physical Chemistry of Surfaces
Spring 2015CHEM 103General Chemistry I
Spring 2015CHEM 699Directed Study
Fall 2014CHEM 299Directed Study
Fall 2014CHEM 563Physical Chemistry Laboratory I
Fall 2014CHEM 564Physical Chemistry Laboratory II
Fall 2014CHEM 699Directed Study
Spring 2014CHEM 699Directed Study
Spring 2014CHEM 777Physical Chemistry of Surfaces
Fall 2013CHEM 103General Chemistry I
Spring 2013CHEM 103General Chemistry I
Spring 2013CHEM 699Directed Study
Fall 2012CHEM 299Directed Study
Fall 2012CHEM 563Physical Chemistry Laboratory I
Fall 2012CHEM 564Physical Chemistry Laboratory II
Spring 2012CHEM 103General Chemistry I
Fall 2011CHEM 699Directed Study
Fall 2011CHEM 777Physical Chemistry of Surfaces
Spring 2011CHEM 699Directed Study
Fall 2010CHEM 699Directed Study
Spring 2010CHEM 103General Chemistry I
Spring 2010CHEM 699Directed Study
Fall 2009CHEM 561Physical Chemistry I
Fall 2009CHEM 699Directed Study
Spring 2009CHEM 103General Chemistry I
Spring 2009CHEM 699Directed Study
Fall 2008CHEM 561Physical Chemistry I
Fall 2008CHEM 682Senior Honors Thesis
Fall 2008CHEM 699Directed Study
Spring 2008CHEM 681Senior Honors Thesis
Spring 2008CHEM 699Directed Study
Spring 2008CHEM 777Physical Chemistry of Surfaces
Fall 2007CHEM 561Physical Chemistry I
Fall 2007CHEM 699Directed Study
Spring 2007CHEM 960Seminar-physical Chemistry
Fall 2006CHEM 661Chemical and Statistical Thermodynamics
Fall 2006CHEM 699Directed Study

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