AI Rate Professor

Chemistry

David Bookin

ORGANIC · CHEM100 · CHEM112 · CHEM101 · OCHEM112 · CHEM113 · CHEM102 · 24 lifetime ratings

AI rating
72/100
RMP rating
3.8/5
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Difficulty
4.1

The decision

if you want rigorous chem prep and can handle a tough, no-nonsense style.

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerTough but FairUniversity PrepHighly KnowledgeableIntimidating StyleNot for Slackers
  • Strong chemistry knowledge and .
  • Many call him strict, intimidating, or demeaning, especially if unprepared.
  • and pre-med students who want transfer-level rigor.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

HardWork

38/100

Not an easy A; As are possible only with serious study, reading, and office hours.

All evidence is in-person; no online reviews.

Is the course easy?

Challenging

28/100

General and organic chem are repeatedly called extremely difficult and condensed.

All evidence is in-person; no online reviews.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

22/100

Zero tolerance for tardiness after .

All evidence is in-person; no online reviews.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

72/100

Serious students strongly recommend him for learning, while .

All evidence is in-person; no online reviews.

Course guide

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Grading

Strict

35/100

and high standards feel strict, though some call him fair if you earn it.

Format shift

All evidence is in-person; no online reviews.

Workload

Heavy

28/100

, and college-level pace make the workload intense for most.

Format shift

All evidence is in-person; no online reviews.

Teaching experience

Good

74/100

Deep expertise and of rudeness.

Format shift

All evidence is in-person; no online reviews.

Assessment method

Balanced

55/100

Exams, labs, and continuous preparation all matter, with practice tests before major exams.

Format shift

All evidence is in-person; no online reviews.

Luni fit check

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

24 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

chem teacher and complaining he demeans students.

Main concern

Harsh interpersonal style and high workload scare less prepared students.

What students said

“he is great! He is indeed tough and doesn't put up with any bs, but as long as you are hard-working and can keep up with him, you will do fine.”
CHEM112
“he demeans students who ask questions or dont understand the material”
CHEM100
“This class is interesting and .”
CHEM113

Remote format

Online

0 reviews

Low confidence

No stored summary is available for this format.

Main concern

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Exam style

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Exams are rigorous but some sections allow open book or annotated periodic tables, with practice tests.

Practice TestsPeriodic Table With Notes AllowedOpen Book MentionedPoint System

Assessment risk

Standard

58/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

periodic tables plus practice tests.

Practice TestsOpen BookAnnotated Periodic Table
“This class is interesting and .”
CHEM113
“ and final. He allows you to use a periodical table on each exam which you can write notes on”
CHEM101

Online

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“Bookin is tough but a extremely good teacher!”

Voice snapshots generated from 24 reviews, highlighting rigor, prep value, and harsh tone. Credibility rating: High.

🧪 Tough Teaching Quality

74/100

“Bookin is tough but a extremely good teacher!”

📚 University-Level Prep

80/100

“Really gets you prepared for university level classes.”

😤 Intimidating Style

40/100

“he demeans students who ask questions or dont understand the material”

⚖️ Hard-Earned Grades

38/100

“not an easy A. Students have to learn to adjust to the teacher's style of teaching”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • His knowledge is something to grasp onto.
  • he presents the material clearly and answers all questions.
  • Awesome teacher!! Love his teaching method!

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty and Grades

  • this class is extremely difficult.
  • It is very possible to get an A in his class, if you're willing to learn the material.
  • NOT AN EASY CLASS.

Theme 3

⚠️ About Classroom Climate

  • He is rude and disrespectful to his students.
  • Bookin is very strict and has little patience.
  • He does come off as intimidating but he does genuinely care

Data context

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Analysis sample

24

Recent reviews read by the AI

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Lifetime ratings

82/100

Evidence confidence

24 detailed reviews across years consistently show tough rigor, strong content mastery, and interpersonal friction.

Inside 24 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 511
4 out of 55
3 out of 55
2 out of 52
1 out of 51

Course coverage

CHEM1016 reviews
CHEM1025 reviews
CHEM1125 reviews
CHEM1002 reviews
CHEM1132 reviews
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OCHEM1122 reviews
ORGANIC2 reviews

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