AI Rate Professor

Chemistry

Mohamad Abbani

CHEM4 · 1B · CHEM1A · CHEM20 · CHEM41217 · CHEM · CHEM1B · CHEM41058 · 80 lifetime ratings

AI rating
20/100
RMP rating
2.9/5
Take again
41.94%
Difficulty
4.3

The decision

unless you are prepared for an intense chemistry , and a strict classroom environment.

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerVery DifficultTest HeavyHeavy WorkloadPolarizingHarsh Classroom Tone
  • Reviews are sharply divided, but negative comments repeatedly describe harsh treatment, anxiety, and weak help when students struggle.
  • The course is consistently described as very hard, test-heavy, and demanding, especially for students without chemistry background.
  • Supportive reviews say he can prepare serious students well, but only if they work hard, ask for help, and tolerate a strict style.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

MissionImpossible

14/100

An A requires major effort because , and many students withdraw or struggle even after studying.

and heavy work, with in-person reviews showing more severe classroom stress and .

Is the course easy?

BrainBurner

12/100

Students repeatedly describe the chemistry content as fast, difficult, concept-heavy, and unsuitable without a strong foundation.

Online students stress self-teaching and , while , and intimidating help-seeking.

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

32/100

Attendance and active engagement appear important because lectures, labs, quizzes, and worksheets are central to surviving the class.

and labs, while online evidence ties success to keeping up with Canvas work and videos.

Is this professor recommended?

Avoid

34/100

Many students warn against taking him due , and overwhelming workload, despite some strong praise from resilient students.

, while online reviews are mixed but still warn about strictness and .

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Harsh

16/100

Grades are exam-heavy, unforgiving, and often described as .

Format shift

Both formats report strict grading, with , and exams that crush grades.

Workload

Overwhelming

10/100

Students repeatedly cite lots of , and studying under short deadlines.

Format shift

Online reviews describe daily homework and self-study, while and .

Teaching experience

Poor

30/100

Some students praise his rigor and care, but many describe him as .

Format shift

In-person teaching reviews are more polarized and often harsher, while .

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

88/100

, and tests, with homework and labs often seen as poor protection for the .

Format shift

Both formats are test-heavy, and online reviews explicitly mention quiz and final weight while and .

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

41 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

In-person reviews frequently describe fear, harsh interactions, heavy workload, and , though some praise his rigor.

Main concern

Many students report being yelled at, discouraged from asking questions, or and exams.

What students said

“The workload is completely overbearing.”
CHEM4
“Everyone is scared to ask him questions because they don't want to be degraded or yelled at.”
CHEM4

Remote format

Online

9 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

Online reviews are mixed but , and a need for strong self-direction.

Main concern

Several online students say tests are hard, workload is heavy, and help is limited or must be actively sought.

What students said

“This was the hardest class I have ever taken, by far.”
CHEM4
“Basically, help yourself, find a way, and good luck!”
CHEM41058

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

because reviews repeatedly describe tricky, heavily weighted tests that .

Test HeavyQuiz And Final HeavyShort ExamsTricky ExamsMultiple Choice Exams

Assessment risk

Strict

18/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

and finals, but do not clearly prove closed-book rules or specific proctoring requirements.

Test HeavyShort Tricky ExamsFinal ExamMultiple Choice Exams
“ , but can be tricky.”
CHEM4
“The class is TEST HEAVY.”
CHEM4

Online

Online reviews mention hard quizzes, finals, 30-question multiple-choice tests, and , but do not clearly prove webcam, proctoring, Lockdown Browser, or open-book rules.

Quiz And Final Heavy30-Question Multiple ChoiceHard TestsCanvas Evidence Unclear
“70% of and final, and are 30 questions MCQ each.”
CHEM4
“The from the book.”
CHEM1B

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“This class is the hardest class I .”

Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and teaching style. Credibility rating: High.

⚠️ Difficulty Level

12/100

“This class is the hardest class I .”

🧪

18/100

“70% of and final, and are 30 questions MCQ each.”

👨‍🏫 Teaching Experience

30/100

“Everyone is scared to ask him questions because they don't want to be degraded or yelled at.”

Theme 1

📈 About Difficulty And Grades

  • The workload is completely overbearing.
  • If you are looking for an easy A, .
  • You have to work REALLY hard to succeed with him.

Theme 2

🧪 About Exams

  • His material barely prepares students for the .
  • The because it was nothing according to his so called lectures.
  • but because of that if you get a few questions .

Theme 3

👨‍🏫 About Classroom Experience

  • He belittles anyone who asks him questions and creates an anxious environment.
  • He's a bit of a hardass but if you sit in the front row and actively ask questions in class he'll respect you and go out of his way to help you.
  • He cares a lot for his students and did the .

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

80

Lifetime ratings

94/100

Evidence confidence

Fifty reviews across several years and both formats provide detailed, consistent evidence of , and polarized teaching experiences.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 521
4 out of 513
3 out of 513
2 out of 57
1 out of 527

Course coverage

CHEM433 reviews
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CHEM204 reviews
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Reported outcomes

No letter grade reported results lead the reported letter grades.

48 reported outcomes

A range

8

A+ 1 · A 6 · A- 1

B range

12

B+ 4 · B 7 · B- 1

C range

2

C 2

D range

4

D 4

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

22

Drop/Withdrawal 14 · Not sure yet 4 · Rather not say 4