AI Rate Professor

Chemistry

Robert Ziccardi

CHEM100L · CHEMISTRY100 · CHEM100 · 77 lifetime ratings

AI rating
96/100
RMP rating
4.6/5
Take again
100%
Difficulty
2.2

The decision

Take Ziccardi for Chem 100 and lab if you can; show up, do the , and you will learn and pass.

Best fit · Beginner FriendlyClear Chemistry ExplainerStudent AdvocateOptional Homework Mirrors ExamsBeginner Friendly ChemDrops Lowest Exam
  • and approachable for non-majors and anxious students.
  • Exams closely match lecture and and one dropped score.
  • Widely praised as caring, patient, and a must-take for Chem 100 and lab.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

86/100

Students say an A is very reachable if , and study the .

All evidence is from in-person Chem 100 and lab reviews.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

74/100

Intro chemistry is simplified with , but it is still real chem content that rewards study.

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Is attendance flexible?

Varies

52/100

Some students report pass, while others say it is not mandatory if you already understand the material.

All evidence is from in-person reviews with mixed attendance comments.

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

97/100

Nearly every review urges students to take him, calling him the and highly supportive.

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Course guide

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Grading

Lenient

84/100

, and generous but fair grading are repeatedly mentioned.

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Workload

Light

78/100

and reviewed in class; main work is studying for a few short exams.

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Teaching experience

Excellent

94/100

Students describe clear, patient lectures that break chem into manageable pieces and a teacher who wants everyone to pass.

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Assessment method

FocusOnExams

72/100

Grade centers on about five short exams plus a as practice rather than heavy graded busywork.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

50 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

In-person Chem 100 and lab reviews , and fair exams tied to homework.

Main concern

A few science majors felt less prepared for higher chem after an easier intro pace.

What students said

“He made chem really easy. I had him for lab and lecture and I don't think I would have gotten a B in the class if I took it with someone else.”
CHEM100
“Very easy to get an A. Also drops one test (there's 5)”
CHEM100
“His tests are generally short and easy to study for. He does not assign manditory homework, but .”
CHEM100

Remote format

Online

0 reviews

Low confidence

No stored summary is available for this format.

Main concern

No main concern is stored for this format.

Exam style

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Exams are short, fair, and and lectures, with one dropped test score.

Short ExamsHomework-Based QuestionsLecture-Based TestsDrop Lowest ExamNo Surprises

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

82/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person exams are short, based on lecture and , and usually include five tests plus a .

Short ExamsHomework Mirrors TestsFive Exams Plus FinalDrop One Test
“ and homework based. He reviews the topics that were .”
CHEM100
“10 questions on each test, 5 tests, drops one”
CHEM100
“EASY A. Always willing to help his students”
CHEM100

Online

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“ , very helpful if you need it, 10 questions on each test, 5 tests, drops one, realizes that not everyone in the class is a science major, breaks things down so everyone can understand”

Voice snapshots generated from 50 in-person reviews, , and student support. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Clarity

94/100

“He breaks things down and . His way of teaching makes a very difficult subject simple”

👍 Strong Recommendation

97/100

“ and Lecture! He is my favorite teach at Palomar!”

📈 Easy But Real Learning

86/100

“THIS IS AN EASY CLASS IF YOU DO THE WORK BUT YOU STILL END UP LEARNING.”

❤️ Cares About Students

93/100

“He truly wants ALL of his students to pass. His teaching technique is beyond perfect.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • and gets to the point.
  • . Very easy to understand with his teaching.
  • He dummies things down for non chemistry majors, but still answers questions for those who want to learn more.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • Very easy to get an A. Also drops one test (there's 5)
  • and easy to study for.
  • If you go to class its very easy to pull an A.

Theme 3

❤️ About Character

  • He cares about his students passing, if you need help let him know and he will be there for you.
  • Such an awesome professor. He is so helpful and truly cares about each of his students passing.
  • He is a generous grader on exams (partial credit, & drops 1 test)

Data context

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Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

77

Lifetime ratings

90/100

Evidence confidence

Fifty detailed in-person reviews spanning many years show strong , and supportiveness.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 563
4 out of 59
3 out of 53
2 out of 51
1 out of 51

Course coverage

CHEM10042 reviews
CHEM100L6 reviews
1001 review
CHEMISTRY1001 review

Reported outcomes

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6 reported outcomes

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B range

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