AI Rate Professor

Chemistry

James Yano

CHEM107 · CHEM103 · CHEM1A · CHEM3 · CHEM107F · 27 lifetime ratings

AI rating
73/100
RMP rating
4.0/5
Take again
70.37%
Difficulty
3.4

The decision

if you want to genuinely learn chemistry and can handle steady work plus a sometimes blunt teaching style.

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerClear chemistry explanationsHeavy workloadParticipation mattersExtra creditSometimes impatient
  • Most students and say he builds a strong foundation.
  • The workload is real, with , and studying needed to succeed.
  • The main complaint is his attitude, especially when students ask questions or need help.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

62/100

An A is achievable through homework, worksheets, attendance, , and studying, but students repeatedly say you must put in the work.

Both formats show effort-for-reward grading, with online students stressing homework intensity and , and worksheets.

Is the course easy?

Standard

48/100

Chemistry remains challenging, but and examples make the material more manageable for prepared students.

Online reviews mention fast pace and brutal homework, while chemistry easier to understand.

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

35/100

Attendance and because lectures, worksheets, and practice questions are central to success.

Both formats emphasize showing up or participating, with in-person reviews especially warning that skipping class hurts performance.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

78/100

Most students recommend him for strong teaching and and attitude.

, while online reviews are more divided because of communication and workload issues.

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Fair

58/100

Grading can be harsh on exams and worksheets, but , and aligned practice make it fair for prepared students.

Format shift

Online reviews say tests often match homework or worksheets, while and worksheets are graded harshly.

Workload

Heavy

30/100

Students repeatedly mention lots of , and studying.

Format shift

and worksheets, while in-person workload includes lab preparation, worksheets, handouts, and exams.

Teaching experience

Good

78/100

He is widely praised for and examples, though his impatience and attitude reduce the experience for some students.

Format shift

Both formats include strong teaching praise, but online reviews contain more complaints about communication and .

Assessment method

Balanced

65/100

Assessment , and participation, with exams still carrying major weight.

Format shift

Online reviews emphasize homework and worksheet-aligned exams, while , and multiple exam formats.

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

21 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

, and support, but some describe harsh grading, heavy work, and attitude issues.

Main concern

The course demands consistent preparation and tolerance for a blunt personality.

What students said

“Professor .”
CHEM107
“Worksheets and but labs and online hw aren't.”
CHEM1A
“This prof makes difficult chem easy to understand and i ended up enjoying it and liking chem.”
CHEM107F

Remote format

Online

6 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

Online reviews are mixed but lean positive, with and , and some poor communication.

Main concern

Online students may struggle with workload, pace, and responsiveness.

What students said

“Lectures are very straightforward and he always keeps on track.”
CHEM107
“The .”
CHEM107
“He will not respond to your emails at all, don't even try to schedule a meeting during office hours it WON'T happen.”
CHEM107

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exams are challenging but often aligned with , and stated lecture material, with some or dropped-test support.

Multiple choice examsShort answer examsWorksheet-aligned testsBonus questionsDropped lowest test

Assessment risk

Standard

62/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

and short answer exams, bonus questions, dropped exams, and tests matching stated material, but do not clearly prove closed-book rules.

Multiple choice examsShort answer examsBonus questionsDrops lowest exam
“ and short answer.”
CHEM1A
“ . and replaces with ”
CHEM103

Online

, but they do not clearly prove proctoring, webcam rules, Lockdown Browser, or open-book policy.

Tests similar to homeworkWorksheet-based exams
“ so if you can do the HW, you'll be mostly fine.”
CHEM107
“ .”
CHEM107

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“He will challenge you with his exams, but if you reach out for help and use the textbook as a resource to study you will get an A.”

Voice snapshots generated from 27 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and personality. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

78/100

“Professor .”

📚 Workload Reality

30/100

“Lots of HW.”

👍 Recommendation Rate

78/100

“If you really !”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • He breaks down the material really good.
  • His lectures are straightforward.
  • He gives good explanations & examples before letting us try on our own.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • Put in the effort and you will pass.
  • His class is easy if you keep up with the lectures and the homework.
  • Worksheets and but labs and online hw aren't.

Theme 3

⚠️ About Personality

  • He has an attitude sometimes.
  • Professor Yano has attitude when answering lecture questions.
  • If you can get past/put up with the bit of attitude, you'll be fine.

Data context

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Analysis sample

27

Recent reviews read by the AI

27

Lifetime ratings

92/100

Evidence confidence

The rating uses 27 detailed reviews across recent and older terms, with strong consistency around teaching clarity, workload, and attitude.

Inside 27 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 515
4 out of 56
3 out of 51
2 out of 51
1 out of 54

Course coverage

CHEM10715 reviews
CHEM1A6 reviews
CHEM107F4 reviews
CHEM1031 review
CHEM31 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

22 reported outcomes

A range

9

A 9

B range

4

B+ 1 · B 3

C range

2

C 1 · C- 1

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

7

Drop/Withdrawal 1 · Not sure yet 5 · Rather not say 1