AI Rate Professor

Science

Theodore Donnell

CHEM2A · CHEM001B · CHEM002A · CHEM022 · CHEM001A · 33 lifetime ratings

AI rating
72/100
RMP rating
4.0/5
Take again
70.59%
Difficulty
3.5

The decision

if you want to actually learn chemistry and will grind for the grade, not if you need an easy A.

Best fit · Effort For RewardPassionate teacherTough examsAccessible outside classWeekly quizzesNot an easy A
  • Caring and passionate lecturer who helps students who show up to office hours
  • practice
  • CHEM1A/1B demand real effort; CHEM022 feels more approachable

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

HardWork

38/100

Many students report , and that an A requires locking in and heavy practice, not minimal effort.

Online reviews skew a bit more positive on grades; most Easy-A warnings come from in-person CHEM1A/1B.

Is the course easy?

Challenging

32/100

Chemistry content , and especially brutal in 1A/1B for students weak in math.

CHEM022 and some online sections .

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

28/100

and class participation stressed as important for success.

A few online or hybrid-style comments list attendance as not mandatory, but .

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

71/100

About 71% would take again; students who want real learning and , while easy-grade seekers warn others away.

Online ; in-person CHEM1A/1B is more mixed.

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Strict

35/100

Tough grader tags dominate and several students say exams and labs are graded harshly, though and .

Format shift

In-person CHEM1A/ .

Workload

Heavy

30/100

, and hard exams create a heavy ongoing load.

Format shift

Online sections still mention labs and hard later exams, but .

Teaching experience

Good

74/100

Many call lectures amazing, caring, and organized, while a vocal .

Format shift

Online praise is steadier; in-person splits between inspirational and .

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

72/100

Test-heavy tags, weekly quizzes, multiple midterms, and .

Format shift

Both formats emphasize exams; .

Luni fit check

Weigh these signals against your actual schedule.

Get help balancing workload, grading, and timing when no option is an obvious fit.

Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

29 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

many call him amazing and accessible, while and .

Main concern

as , and lecture practice.

What students said

“his lectures don't prepare you for .”
CHEM001B
“it is NOT an easy A. but it is doable if you put in the work.”
CHEM001B

Remote format

Online

5 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

Online students , and solid prep, with occasional notes that and lab reports are tough.

Main concern

Later exams and lab reports can feel much harder than early materials or lecture videos.

What students said

“The that despises chemistry, he made it somewhat enjoyable for me.”
CHEM001A
“He is absolutely amazing. He truly wants you to understand the material.”
CHEM002A

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exams are frequently harder than class practice, with weekly quizzes and limited study-guide alignment.

Hard examsWeekly quizzesExam-lecture mismatchTest corrections sometimesState final mentioned

Assessment risk

Strict

32/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

than homework and lecture material, with weekly quizzes common.

Exams harder than practiceWeekly quizzesTest heavyTest corrections
“ and the lecture/textbook material does not prepare nor reflect what is on the exams”
CHEM001B
“ . !”
CHEM022

Online

Online comments mention well-made exams for some and .

Hard later examsNo study guide mentionedLab reports tough
“Exam 1 is easy but later exam 2,3, and the .”
CHEM2A
“ and he will prepare you properly.”
CHEM001A

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“it is NOT an easy A. but it is doable if you put in the work.”

Voice snapshots generated from 34 reviews, . Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Passion

74/100

“Prof Ted is one of the most knowledgeable & passionate profs. His lectures are engaging & he always makes sure we are comfortable with the material.”

📝

32/100

“ and the lecture/textbook material does not prepare nor reflect what is on the exams”

👍 If You Grind

71/100

“Would recommend him for anyone taking CHEM1B! Took him in the spring and if you lock in and put effort into the class, you'll be fine”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • his lectures are extremely useful and beneficial
  • He cares about his students and wants you to learn
  • Prof Ted made me like chemistry

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • it is NOT an easy A
  • if you want a good grade
  • however

Theme 3

❤️ About Character

  • Accessible outside of class and willing to help you
  • Cute cats.

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

34

Recent reviews read by the AI

33

Lifetime ratings

86/100

Evidence confidence

34 detailed reviews spanning 2020-2026 with consistent , and workload.

Inside 34 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 521
4 out of 53
3 out of 52
2 out of 53
1 out of 55

Course coverage

CHEM001A10 reviews
CHEM001B10 reviews
CHEM0228 reviews
CHEM002A5 reviews
CHEM2A1 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

28 reported outcomes

A range

11

A+ 1 · A 10

B range

6

B+ 2 · B 3 · B- 1

C range

6

C+ 1 · C 5

D range

2

D+ 1 · D 1

F

1

F 1

No letter grade reported

2

Not sure yet 1 · Rather not say 1