AI Rate Professor

Chemistry

Bridget Salzameda

CHEM107 · CHEM111A · CHEM111B · CHEMISTRY111A · DD · 25 lifetime ratings

AI rating
72/100
RMP rating
4.5/5
Take again
69.23%
Difficulty
3.4

The decision

if you want to genuinely learn chemistry and are ready to work hard for the grade.

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerCaring and supportiveHard chemistry courseLots of practice workTough but fair examsOffice hour help
  • Students consistently praise her care, clarity, and willingness to help.
  • The course is demanding, with lots of , and studying required.
  • Getting an A is possible, but students repeatedly say it is not an easy A.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

HardWork

42/100

An A is possible, but comments repeatedly say it requires steady studying, practice worksheets, and .

The online review does not discuss grades much, while as earned through hard work.

Is the course easy?

Challenging

34/100

Chemistry is described as tough, fast or demanding at .

The single online review focuses on support, while content is challenging.

Is attendance flexible?

Varies

48/100

, but another warns that skipping class can hurt success.

, while in-person comments conflict between relaxed and important attendance.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

82/100

Most students recommend her because , and prepares students well despite the workload.

Both formats are positive, but the recommendation evidence is much stronger from the many in-person reviews.

Course guide

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Grading

Strict

36/100

Several students call her a tough or , though .

Format shift

The online review does not address grading strictness, while .

Workload

Heavy

28/100

Students often mention lots of , and time-consuming practice.

Format shift

Both formats mention homework, but the heavy workload .

Teaching experience

Excellent

88/100

Most reviews describe her as , and strong at making chemistry understandable.

Format shift

The online review is highly supportive, and few negative outliers.

Assessment method

Balanced

58/100

Assessment appears , and class participation rather than relying only on exams.

Format shift

Online evidence mentions quizzes and tests, while , quizzes, and exams.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

24 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

chemistry classes are tough, practice-heavy, and best for serious learners.

Main concern

The main issue is heavy workload and .

What students said

“Not an easy A class.”
CHEM107
“ if you want to become strong in chemistry.”
CHEM111B
“Possible to get an A, just have to work for it.”
CHEM111A

Remote format

Online

1 reviews

Low confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

The only online review is very positive about support and but still notes lots of homework.

Main concern

The online evidence is limited to one review and mentions a heavy workload.

What students said

“She is an amazing communicator about expectations for the students and about what they should expect .”
CHEMISTRY111A
“100/10 the most supportive professor.”
CHEMISTRY111A

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exams and quizzes are often difficult but fair, with many students saying practice worksheets prepare them well.

Difficult but fair examsQuizzesPractice-based preparationSimilar to worksheets

Assessment risk

Standard

50/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person reviews describe tough but fair exams, quizzes, and .

Difficult but fair examsTimed quizzesWorksheet-based preparation
“ but fair.”
CHEM107
“questions on her exams/quizzes are usually very similar to the classwork sheets”
CHEM111A
“The exams.”
CHEM111B

Online

The online review says expectations for quizzes and tests were communicated clearly, but .

Quizzes and tests explained clearly
“She is an amazing communicator about expectations for the students and about what they should expect .”
CHEMISTRY111A

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“ if you want an easy A. if you want to become strong in chemistry.”

Voice snapshots generated from 25 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and . Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

88/100

“Dr Salzameda is one of the .”

📚 Workload Reality

28/100

“She gives lots of hw, classwork and quizzes.”

⚖️ Grade Cost

42/100

“Possible to get an A, just have to work for it.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • and doesn't mind going over things again if you ask for it.
  • She teaches you exactly what you need to know and provides enough material for practice.
  • She really cares for her students and is willing to help.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty and Grades

  • Not an easy A class.
  • , but you will end the class really knowing your stuff.
  • The class is super hard though, you're going to need to study so much if you want to pass, let alone get a good grade.

Theme 3

🧪 About Practice and Exams

  • The work that she gives is harder than the exams so if you do them youll be prepared for the exams.
  • Exams and if you study the notes.
  • questions on her exam are usually very similar to the classwork worksheets

Data context

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Analysis sample

25

Recent reviews read by the AI

25

Lifetime ratings

91/100

Evidence confidence

The rating is credible because 25 reviews across many years are detailed and , and hard chemistry.

Inside 25 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 520
4 out of 52
3 out of 51
2 out of 51
1 out of 51

Course coverage

CHEM111A12 reviews
CHEM1077 reviews
1072 reviews
CHEMISTRY111A2 reviews
CHEM111B1 review
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DD1 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

11 reported outcomes

A range

5

A 5

B range

3

B 3

C range

2

C 2

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

1

Drop/Withdrawal 1