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Chemistry

Eric Torres

CHEM2A · CHEM2B · 18 lifetime ratings

AI rating
52/100
RMP rating
3.3/5
Take again
61.11%
Difficulty
3.3

The decision

if and can handle a blunt style; otherwise pick a clearer chemistry option.

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerPolarizing chemistry teacherLecture-heavy PowerPointsExtra credit on examsSarcastic personalityTest-focused course
  • Reviews are sharply split between students who love his jokes and support and those who .
  • Success depends on keeping up with homework, labs, and ; helps.
  • He can seem intimidating or sassy, and wants students to pass if they work.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

HardWork

42/100

and partial credit help, but and many grades still land below A without heavy study.

; the one online review did not describe an easy path to an A.

Is the course easy?

Standard

42/100

Chemistry content and accelerated summer sections feel standard-to-hard; .

In-person summer/winter intensives feel especially rough; .

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

28/100

Most reviews mark attendance mandatory, especially for flexible.

; the online review marks attendance not mandatory.

Is this professor recommended?

Depends

55/100

About 61% would take again, with passionate fans and .

In-person opinions are split; the only .

Course guide

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Grading

Fair

52/100

Partial credit and , but several call him a tough grader with .

Format shift

In-person students mention EC and partial credit most; online evidence is sparse.

Workload

Heavy

38/100

Aleks or Achieve homework, labs, quizzes, and .

Format shift

Online review cites about 20 assignments a week; .

Teaching experience

Average

55/100

and humor; others say he reads slides, avoids questions, and seems annoyed in lab.

Format shift

Polarized almost entirely in person; one online review is strongly negative on support.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

72/100

Exams and but limited study-guide scaffolding.

Format shift

and finals; online focuses on assignment volume.

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

17 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

In-person CHEM2A/2B reviews split between amazing lectures with caring support and complaints of , and low approachability.

Main concern

, and some feel lectures lack real explanation.

What students said

“Don't be fooled by the bad reviews! Professor Torres the .”
CHEM2A
“The lectures are read right off the screen and he put no thought into lecture.”
CHEM2A
“ but fair. Keep up with the and you'll pass.”
CHEM2A

Remote format

Online

1 reviews

Low confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

The single online review found him inconsiderate about personal hardship and overwhelmed by about 20 weekly assignments.

Main concern

and rigid response to personal situations.

What students said

“very mentally draining u get like 20 assignments a week :/”
CHEM2A

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exams are widely described as tough but often with and partial credit; .

Hard examsExtra credit questionsPartial creditPowerPoint-based prepLab required

Assessment risk

Standard

45/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person students report hard exams that and partial credit common.

Tough examsExtra credit on examsPartial creditStudy PowerPoints
“ , but he gives .”
CHEM2A
“The the textbook/ lecture.”
CHEM2A

Online

The single online .

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“Don't be fooled by the bad reviews! Professor Torres the . Really wants you to understand the material.”

Voice snapshots generated from 18 reviews (1 online, 17 in person), highlighting polarized chemistry teaching and . Credibility rating: Medium.

⚖️ Polarized Teaching

55/100

“ and teaches absolutely nothing.”

🧪

42/100

“ but fair. Keep up with the and you'll pass.”

😄 Personality Split

50/100

“He can be sassy and come off rude but he does care.”

⭐ Fan Support

85/100

“coming from somebody who has struggled with chem, this professor made chem easy.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • bros awsome, funny, teaches well, and is relatable.
  • and he doesn't really go into detail.
  • I enjoyed his lectures. Always upbeat & had a positive attitude.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • As long as you do the homework and turn in .
  • according to Canvas.
  • and gives partial credit.

Theme 3

⚠️ About Support & Tone

  • .
  • looks visibly annoyed when you ask questions
  • very inconsiderate even though in his syllabus he said hes open to all personal situations.

Data context

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Analysis sample

18

Recent reviews read by the AI

18

Lifetime ratings

68/100

Evidence confidence

18 reviews with rich detail but highly polarized opinions and only one online review lower confidence on format comparison.

Inside 18 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 58
4 out of 52
3 out of 51
2 out of 52
1 out of 55

Course coverage

CHEM2A16 reviews
CHEM2B2 reviews

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

18 reported outcomes

A range

10

A+ 4 · A 5 · A- 1

B range

2

B 1 · B- 1

C range

4

C+ 2 · C 1 · C- 1

D range

1

D+ 1

F

1

F 1

No letter grade reported

0

No reported values