Chemistry Alberta 20-30 Textbook Pdf
Florence Rocle
Comments:1301 - Overall average class. The averages were really low but I think that may have been a symptom of people not being in the correct major or partying early in the semester. Basically I went to his student hours one time to ask a question because I didn't understand the concept and he said "it's on the slides." Yup take Stover or McGrath, this prof is someone who can't be bothered teaching during office hours. Might as well have a nice teacher if all the classes are virtually the same difficulty. - Grade In Class:A
Comments:CHE1301 - To be honest he is super intelligent, but for an intro class it was very overwhelming because most of the time he just assumed we knew things that we didnt. I disagree with the people saying he is mean, he is very direct..but sometimes thats just how people are. He made a few rude comments about how the class averages were low but thats really it. The issue with his class is not so much his teaching ability (lectures were definitely rushed), but it was moreso the formatting of the class. His lecture notes are a combination of the current textbook, an old textbook he used years back, and some of his own comments that he inserts into the slides. Additionally, some variables for the equations would be different on the textbook vs on the tests. In chemistry there are a lot of EXCEPTIONS to rules, and he typically tests over the exceptions. Tests are 20 questions and multiple choice. I failed his class so badly (20s-40s on all exams), but im retaking it with a different prof right now and i have a 99 in the class.. so I would say dont take him unless you absolutely have to. - Grade In Class:D
Comments:1301 - His class was so much work. I would cry before tests and be begging for a curve, which he didn't announce till after the third test. The averages for the exams were in the 50s and he would find a way to blame us because "COVID made us forget how to learn". His class single-handedly ruined my first semester of college, and if you take him drop his class immediately. - Grade In Class:A
Comments:2416 - Aside from being a pretty poor teacher, he was extremely rude and difficult to be around. Felt like he was enjoying his students doing bad because it meant he was even smarter. Do not take - Grade In Class:D
Comments:1301 - His exams are difficult and only 20 questions leaving very little room for error. The average on all exams were about a 50 and shifts the blame onto his students rather than his poor teaching ability. The content of the class isn't difficult, the exams are. Do not take this professor - Grade In Class:C
Comments:1301 - RUN DO FAST DO NOT TAKE HIS CLASS. this man literally told us his class average of 50% has been the same for 3 years. AND BLAMED IT ON US. no curves people were getting 0 on exams and the highest were like 80s with average of 50. If you need to move your schedule to not take him MOVE IT. when I say I promise you'll either drop the class or have to retake it YOU WILL. - Grade In Class:DROP
Comments:1301 - DROP IMMEDIATELY; be ready to fail for his class because I studied for his exams for a week in advance and still failed most of the exams. Theres no curve or anything the top hat and homework does not help with exam. His tests are hard for no reason. Trust me when I say drop - Grade In Class:F
Comments:Chemistry - When I tell you to run, I mean run, run fast. Gipson is as old as a dinosaur and absolutely horrible. Be prepared to do fail and drop as soon as you can. He will not curve an exam and the homework is a lot! There are no other assignments so its solely on exams. Our second exam the lowest was a 0 and the average was less then a 50%. Take my word for it and please do not take his class to save yourself from stress. - Grade In Class:F
Comments:1301 - not good at explaining things at all. the class average for all the tests was around the 50-60 mark. he is a really smart man but doesn't know how to teach students. he reads off his slides and can't really hear when you ask a question. certain chapters of hw will be due all at once which is kind of nice so you can space it out but its pretty hard. I was making solid D's and F's on my exams but for the final I got a tutor and went to his office hours to ask clarifying questions. at the end all the hw was counted as a test grade and I got a B+ on my final which brought my whole grade up to a B somehow. I think he appreciates when people come to ask him questions and really show you're trying. still not a great teacher, you have to basically teach yourself. - Grade In Class:B
Comments:chem1301 - He is terrible. Mean person and gives 20 question tests and no quizzes leaving such little room for error. He says he doesnt know what he is doing anymore since they switched up the homework website. He says he hopes it gets better next semester but HOW DOES THIS HELP ME. - Grade In Class:DROP
Comments:CHE 1301 - DR. GIPSON IS TERRIBLE! A disgrace to not only the baylor chem department but to the entire faculty and staff who have walked the halls of the famed bsb. Not only did he announce on his first day of class that he would not remember any of our names or make any sort of effort to connect and create relationships with his student, but he also said that tests make him anxious-- a complete disregard for the anxiousness I experienced when I received a 63% on my first exam. During the testing period, I went through all six stages of grief, but ended up walking out of the exam relatively confident. To my untimely surprise, (he took an entire week to grade a 20 question multiple choice scantron) I received a hefty D. If you are as unlucky as I was to have Dr. Gipson assigned as your professor, dont make the same mistake I did and DROP his class IMMEDIATLEY. Thank you all and goodnight blessings and live laugh DROP GIBSON - Grade In Class:C
Comments:CHE 2416 - He struggled immensely to teach in an effective way. He often just read off the slides and did example problems that were straight from the textbook. The averages on his exams are in the 50's routinely, but there is no SI, curve, or partial credit. It is difficult material to be fair, but he does not help make it any easier. The lab is poorly run, with cheap equipment. He grades lab reports and the results from experiments accuracy harshly despite the awful equipment often being unreliable. He is a nice guy for the most part and his office hours are helpful, but overall, I would not recommend him. - Grade In Class:C+
Comments:1301 - Speaking from a Freshman perspective taking his class, I feel that his class was difficult but very fair. Dr. Gipson gives very informative lectures that give you the key to competing 99% of homework problems. Only on occasion would I need to go to his office hours for assistance, which he was very helpful and kind. No doubt, his lectures are not of the exciting sort, but PAY ATTENTION. He will work out problems from the homework assignments and explain them in great detail. He even has printouts for his notes for you to annotate. Course grade is mainly based on your homework completion, 4 exams, and 1 final exam. A good way to prepare for tests is complete the homework 4-5 days before it is due. In those extra days before the test, work through homework assignments (almost all exam problems are exact format to homework problems) and practice problems you are not 100% sure on. As stated before, the class is certainly difficult and will require dedication. However, I believe his class was very fair, and there were few times when he would throw curveballs on exams. He does not deserve the blind hate he has received and is a very kind man. Take some time to know him better! - Grade In Class:A
Comments:1301 Chem - Overall, Dr. Gipson gets a lot of unnecessary hate from Baylor students. He is an old-fashioned lecturer but always keeps his office door open. While many complain about his criticisms of the textbook, they all make sense. He brings his ideas into it from first-hand experience in the field as he will give you insight into his experience in the field. TLDR: Challenging, but fair. Always available, good clarifier, and sincere man who wants his students to be better (Aim for an 85% in this class and you're [practically guaranteed an A) - Grade In Class:A
Comments:chem 1301 - Depending on your level of chemistry knowledge, this class can be relatively easy or extremely difficult. I took AP chem in high school and this class is a good refresher. 100% stay on top of the homework, it can be tedious at times but it really helps solidify the information learned in class. The homework is done on owl and you get multiple attempts for each problem. The grades are 16% homework, 64% tests, and 20% final but the whole class is curved by an undisclosed amount (at least a letter grade). The class is all lecture-based from the textbook, which he hates, but he does a good job explaining the material and answering questions. Tests can be difficult because they are only 20 mcq with no partial credit but pay attention to the information he says people will get wrong on the test, those questions are always there. Overall he is not an awful teacher but you NEED to stay on top of the information otherwise it will probably make you cry. - Grade In Class:A
Comments:2416 - I took this class virtually in the summer. It was pretty hard, mostly due to the insanely large amount of coursework. Also because it was virtual there was basically no teaching. He would just post powerpoints online. However, he is super helpful during office hours. Beware, he is super into specifics when it comes to lab reports, and he will send you massively long emails and expect you to read and follow all of his very specific instructions. But, if you try to do everything perfect, it is possible to get an A. - Grade In Class:A