AI Rate Professor

Chemistry

Ferhad Assad Araghi

CHEM110 · CHEM3032 · CHEM100 · CHEMLAB · CHEMSECT · CHEM100100L · CHEM110L · CHEM100L · 80 lifetime ratings

AI rating
91/100
RMP rating
4.4/5
Take again
100%
Difficulty
2.5

The decision

if you will attend, do the homework, and use the textbook; the humor and clarity make the .

Best fit · Effort For RewardHilarious lecturerClear explanationsTextbook requiredFair but hard testsCares about students
  • Students repeatedly call him funny, clear, and one of the
  • , and textbook reading because
  • pace and accent complaints

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

58/100

Homework and , but and require notes, study, and textbook work for a strong grade.

Online review is moderately positive; fair homework support.

Is the course easy?

Standard

52/100

Chemistry content is manageable with him but still challenging if math is weak or classes are missed.

In-person reviews dominate and describe a real science challenge made easier by teaching style.

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

42/100

and missing class hurts understanding, though not every section marks it mandatory.

; many in-person reviews stress not missing class.

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

92/100

The large , and strongly recommend taking his chemistry courses.

Recommendation is very strong in in-person reviews and positive in the single online review.

Course guide

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Grading

Fair

62/100

Homework and while but can be tough and textbook-based.

Format shift

In-person reviews provide most grading detail; if completed.

Workload

Moderate

55/100

Expect , and study time for tests.

Format shift

Workload and lab reviews.

Teaching experience

Excellent

88/100

Students consistently praise crystal-clear lectures, humor, helpfulness, and genuine care that chemistry becomes fun.

Format shift

Teaching praise is overwhelming in person; the online review is also positive though less detailed.

Assessment method

Balanced

58/100

, and multiple-choice exams.

Format shift

; online is test-heavy tagged.

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

49 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

In-person lecture and lab students overwhelmingly praise his humor, clarity, and care while , and .

Main concern

Missing class or .

What students said

“Professor Assad is an exceptional professor! and very engaging”
CHEM100
“He is proabably the best teacher I have ever taken at Palomar College. !”
CHEM100
“Good teacher, , so read the textbook, or at least skim it.”
CHEM100

Remote format

Online

1 reviews

Low confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

Online CHEM100 felt solid and approachable with supportive questions and .

Main concern

if students ask.

What students said

“He always made sure everyone was comfortable in asking questions, and the lectures weren't bad.”
CHEM100

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exams are often multiple choice and can include textbook material, while homework and .

Multiple choice examsTextbook based questionsHomework and quizzes bufferLab final mirrors lab work

Assessment risk

Standard

55/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

but can be hard; and textbook reading matters.

Multiple choice examsTextbook material on testsEasy group quizzesLab final like lab questions
“ but some questions you will not get unless you read the textbook.”
CHEM100
“ questions.”
CHEM100L
“In super easy and a few multiple choice exams.”
CHEM100

Online

Online review is tagged test heavy but .

Test heavyHomework review focus
“ unless you don't do it, but they're used to review and teach new stuff he won't talk about.”
CHEM100

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“He is proabably the best teacher I have ever taken at Palomar College. ! He truely cares for students to pass.”

Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews (1 online, 49 in person), highlighting consistent themes in , and exams. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

88/100

“ and very engaging - he gives us sample problems so that we can practice our skills as he teaches us.”

😂 Makes Chem Fun

90/100

“He is so funny, he makes chemistry fun, and if you make the effort, he will help you.”

📈 Effort For Grade

58/100

“Yes, this class is tough, but as long as you actually study, do the homework and !!”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • and very engaging
  • and extremely great at teaching.
  • he makes chemistry fun, and if you make the effort, he will help you.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty and Grades

  • but some questions you will not get unless you read the textbook.
  • he does give alot of .
  • do the hw and you'll do well on the tests!

Theme 3

❤️ About Character

  • Calls us "junior chemists" and obviously wants us to do well.
  • He cares that his students do well in class and will do whatever it takes for them to understand.
  • Eager to help, always wants to answer questions, makes you feel smart!

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

80

Lifetime ratings

90/100

Evidence confidence

Fifty reviews over many years show strong consistency around humor, clarity, homework, and outliers.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 557
4 out of 514
3 out of 55
2 out of 54
1 out of 50

Course coverage

CHEM10035 reviews
CHEM100L8 reviews
1001 review
CHEM100100L1 review
CHEM1101 review
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CHEM110L1 review
CHEM30321 review
CHEMLAB1 review
CHEMSECT1 review

Reported outcomes

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7 reported outcomes

A range

4

A 2 · A- 2

B range

2

B+ 2

C range

0

No reported values

D range

1

D 1

F

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