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JULIAN COOPER

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Raw average: 3.83/5 from 6 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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345 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 4/5
Despite 345 being a difficult class, Cooper makes the class enjoyable for even those who dislike chemistry by being a professor who is genuinely passionate about the subject and is overall effective at teaching the material.
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345 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
Professor Cooper is a great professor who brings a lively and fun attitude to class! I feel like I learn from him and can easily ask him "silly" questions. It is easy to dislike sitting in a challenging chemistry lecture, but class always goes by quickly with JCC.
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345 · course not matched
Quality 4/5Difficulty 3/5
Great guy, but very new. Made mistakes during lecture, but was excellent in office hours both as an instructor and as a person to chat with.
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345 · course not matched
Quality 3/5Difficulty 5/5
He often made mistakes in lecture so I started watching Brian Esselman's lectures - it was his first year teaching and I could tell he was nervous. I think he'll get better with time. But the class is very challenging and only graded on 3 midterms, 3 quizzes and a final exam.
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345 · course not matched
Quality 2/5Difficulty 2/5
Great guy, but you could tell he was nervous and made like 10 mistakes per lecture to the point where I had to just start watching Brian's lecture videos. It was also his first year teaching, so I would give him a break and he'll prob end up being a great professor in the future.
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345 · course not matched
Quality 4/5Difficulty 3/5
Pretty good professor for being his first semester teaching (I believe). Lectures were clear and he's chill.
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Classes with JULIAN COOPER

CHEM 345

Organic Chemistry II

3 credits

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

No offering record · Spring 2026

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Jeffrey MartellJulian Cooper+3 more

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2021–Spring 2026
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 · Spring 2026

Thomas BrunoldEtienne Garand+43 more

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2021–Spring 2026
CHEM 980

Seminar: Review of Current Research

1 credits

CHEM 980 is a graduate-level seminar where students engage in research discussions facilitated by faculty within their research group.

No offering record · Spring 2026

Tehshik YoonEtienne Garand+39 more

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2022–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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TermCourseTitle
Spring 2026CHEM 345Organic Chemistry II
Spring 2026CHEM 699Directed Study
Spring 2026CHEM 980Seminar: Review of Current Research
Spring 2026CHEM 990Research
Fall 2025CHEM 641Advanced Organic Chemistry
Fall 2025CHEM 980Seminar: Review of Current Research
Fall 2025CHEM 990Research
Spring 2025CHEM 299Directed Study
Spring 2025CHEM 345Organic Chemistry II
Spring 2025CHEM 699Directed Study
Spring 2025CHEM 980Seminar: Review of Current Research
Spring 2025CHEM 990Research
Fall 2024CHEM 299Directed Study
Fall 2024CHEM 641Advanced Organic Chemistry
Fall 2024CHEM 699Directed Study

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