AI Rate Professor

Chemistry

Christopher Fernandez

CHEM107 · CHEM100 · CHEM111A · CHEM10 · CHEM101 · CHEM120A · 49 lifetime ratings

AI rating
79/100
RMP rating
4.2/5
Take again
60.53%
Difficulty
3.3

The decision

if you want to learn chemistry deeply and are ready to study hard for .

Best fit · Effort For RewardCaring chemistry teacherVery tough examsLots of practice workExtra credit supportLecture tangents
  • Students consistently say he cares, explains chemistry well, and .
  • The main drawback is difficult, test-heavy grading that often requires heavy studying.
  • , practice materials, and dropped or replaced scores can make the grade recoverable for persistent students.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

55/100

An A is possible because of and replacement policies, but students repeatedly say it takes serious studying and .

Most evidence is in person, while online reviews give only limited and mixed grade-effort signals.

Is the course easy?

Standard

48/100

The chemistry content is manageable when taught clearly, but students describe the exams and concept combinations as difficult.

but well-supported course, while online reviews are too few and mixed to shift the overall judgment.

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

55/100

as not mandatory, but many students say lectures and class engagement are important for passing.

In-person comments provide the , while online comments mainly discuss long lectures.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

76/100

and strong preparation, despite repeated warnings about exam difficulty.

, while online reviews are polarized.

Course guide

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Grading

Fair

58/100

He is tough on exams but offsets some risk with , dropped scores, and replacement policies.

Format shift

; online grading evidence is limited and mixed.

Workload

Heavy

35/100

Students often mention lots of , and heavy weekly study time.

Format shift

Both formats mention work, but in-person reviews give much stronger evidence of .

Teaching experience

Good

82/100

Students frequently call him caring, funny, knowledgeable, and helpful, though some complain about tangents and .

Format shift

In-person teaching reviews are mostly positive, while online and poor pacing.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

82/100

Grades appear strongly driven by quizzes, midterms, finals, and .

Format shift

, while online reviews do not add much assessment detail.

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

46 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

In-person reviews strongly praise his caring style and chemistry knowledge but and heavy preparation.

Main concern

The exams are the biggest risk even for students who study a lot.

What students said

“ and exams are really tough, but if you study hard and take time with .”
CHEM111A
“His lectures are incredible and if you do the homework.”
CHEM107

Remote format

Online

3 reviews

Low confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Online reviews are mixed, with one very positive review and others criticizing long lectures, delays, and .

Main concern

Online students may need to manage long lectures and inconsistent support.

What students said

“ so you're able to understand easily.”
CHEM107
“The lectures were way too long and dragged on most of the time.”
CHEM107

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

because many students say midterms are difficult and sometimes unlike practice material, though some policies help recovery.

Difficult MidtermsTest HeavyPractice Exams May Not MatchFinal May Replace Worst Midterm

Assessment risk

Strict

32/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person and score replacement support.

Difficult MidtermsTest HeavyFinal Replaces Worst MidtermExtra Credit
“Exams are tough, but he offers lots of to compensate and replaces the .”
CHEM111A
“ .”
CHEM107

Online

Online reviews do not clearly prove webcam, proctoring, open-book, Lockdown Browser, or .

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“If you .”

Voice snapshots generated from 49 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and grading. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

82/100

“He made it so easy to understand.”

🧪

32/100

“ and exams are really tough, but if you study hard and take time with .”

⚖️ Grade Value

55/100

“He provides you with all the necessary tools to earn an "A" but you have to apply yourself and put effort.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • His lectures are incredible and if you do the homework.
  • He is very passionate about chemistry and will teach not just to past a class but to understand the meaning of it.
  • He's super funny and kind.

Theme 2

📈

  • If you don't study for 15-20 hours a week you will not get an A in this class assuming you didn't take any AP chem prior to this .
  • . Average midterm score was a failing grade for .
  • There are so many practice problems, hand outs, and succeed.

Theme 3

❤️ About Support

  • He really and help you understand the material when you're struggling.
  • He also gives you extra credits so you .
  • .

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

49

Recent reviews read by the AI

49

Lifetime ratings

92/100

Evidence confidence

The analysis is based on 49 reviews across many years with , and heavy study demands.

Inside 49 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 525
4 out of 514
3 out of 56
2 out of 52
1 out of 52

Course coverage

CHEM111A21 reviews
CHEM10719 reviews
CHEM1016 reviews
CHEM101 review
CHEM1001 review
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CHEM120A1 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

35 reported outcomes

A range

17

A+ 4 · A 11 · A- 2

B range

12

B+ 4 · B 7 · B- 1

C range

2

C+ 1 · C 1

D range

1

D 1

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

3

Not sure yet 1 · Rather not say 2