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Chemistry

Sharma Upasna

CHEM110 · CHM110 · INTROCHEM · CHEM180L · CHEM110L · 32 lifetime ratings

AI rating
58/100
RMP rating
3.4/5
Take again
72.22%
Difficulty
3.3

The decision

Take her only if and can handle a blunt, high-energy style; skip if you need a .

Best fit · Effort For RewardTough but caring lab instructorMandatory attendancePrelab or get lostCan call you out in labPolarizing personality
  • Many students praise her clarity, humor, and care if you show effort and do prelabs.
  • Others report condescending tone, public call-outs, rushed labs, and .
  • ; grades of A are common when you prepare, but the experience is highly uneven.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

58/100

Many students report A or A+ if they complete prelabs and follow procedures, but and docks for minor mistakes.

Online and in-person both report solid grades are possible with self-study; .

Is the course easy?

Standard

48/100

, but pace can feel fast and beginners without prior chem struggle.

Difficulty comments are similar across formats; .

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

22/100

Nearly and tags warn that skipping means you will not pass.

Evidence is almost entirely from in-person reviews; as mandatory.

Is this professor recommended?

Depends

58/100

and praise is strong among prepared students, but harsh personality complaints pull many away.

Online reviews lean less recommend; if you show effort.

Course guide

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Grading

Fair

48/100

and docks minor lab details, yet many students still earn A with full effort.

Format shift

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Workload

Moderate

42/100

, and labs require prep; not featherlight but doable if you stay current.

Format shift

Workload complaints are stronger in older in-person lecture-style comments.

Teaching experience

Average

56/100

and humor for some; rushed, confusing, or condescending delivery for others.

Format shift

; online sample is small and cooler.

Assessment method

Balanced

52/100

Mix of prelabs, lab work, quizzes, and only.

Format shift

Assessment .

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

29 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

instruction and reports of rudeness, tough grading, and confusion.

Main concern

Public call-outs, tough grading on minor errors, and .

What students said

“ SO good. She is witty, engaging and kept material understandable.”
CHEM110
“RUNNNN! This professor is extremely rude and will embarrass you in front of the class for asking questions.”
CHEM110

Remote format

Online

3 reviews

Low confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

students say , and some self-taught successfully.

Main concern

Rushed or and .

What students said

“her teaching style was horrible... always seemed rushed and gets frustrated ”
CHEM110
“Takes almost the (and extremely slow) and leaves barley any time to complete it”
CHEM110

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Reviews describe quizzes and and lab work; .

Pop quizzesTests from homeworkNo midterm or cumulative final mentioned in older reviewsLab practicals

Assessment risk

Standard

55/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

, and lab practicals without confirmed Lockdown or webcam rules.

Pop quizzesHomework-based testsLab procedures
“ you.”
CHEM110
“Many quizzes but it keeps you studying which is a must for chem. 3 tests, no midterm or .”
CHEM110

Online

Online reviews do not clearly describe proctoring, open-book rules, or webcam requirements.

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“She's definitely underrated. Can be intimidating, loud, & might call you out in lab, but . if you talk to her and show effort.”

Voice snapshots generated from 32 reviews (3 online, 29 in and prep demands. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

56/100

“She always confirms the content is understood before moving on and .”

👍 Recommendation Split

58/100

“I was scared to take her for but honestly, she is great.”

⚠️ Personality Risk

30/100

“She has the ... spoke to me in the most condescending, mean tone.”

📝 Prep Or Fail

40/100

“ . Ask questions when you need help.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • witty, engaging and kept material understandable
  • writes down the procedure step by step on the white board

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • and
  • As long as you study the material, an A is attainable
  • Ludicrous amounts of homework

Theme 3

❤️ About Character

  • if you talk to her and show effort
  • extremely rude and will embarrass you in front of the class
  • funny and very smart

Data context

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Analysis sample

32

Recent reviews read by the AI

32

Lifetime ratings

82/100

Evidence confidence

32 reviews spanning 2005-2025 with rich detail and both praise and criticism, though older comments are thinner.

Inside 32 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 512
4 out of 57
3 out of 52
2 out of 56
1 out of 55

Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

18 reported outcomes

A range

12

A+ 3 · A 8 · A- 1

B range

3

B 3

C range

0

No reported values

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

3

Drop/Withdrawal 1 · Not sure yet 2