AI Rate Professor

Chemistry

B Demmons

CHEM3A · 3A · CHEM003A · CHEM · CHEM03A · 178 lifetime ratings

AI rating
42/100
RMP rating
3.5/5
Take again
58.93%
Difficulty
3.5

The decision

if , and handle a high-stakes exam-driven chem course.

Best fit · Self Taught ProPolarizing and strictPractice exams match testsExpensive required booksLecture and test heavyRude to some students
  • , and near-identical exams help dedicated students succeed.
  • Many others report rudeness, fast lectures, math-heavy intro chem, and pressure to withdraw.
  • Expect , and costly course materials.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

HardWork

36/100

As are possible with nonstop practice, but many call it not an easy A and .

Almost all evidence is in person; the one online review also stresses putting in the work.

Is the course easy?

Challenging

28/100

Fast , and high exam weight make intro chem feel advanced.

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Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

16/100

, and skip-class tags warn you will not pass.

In-person evidence is strong; .

Is this professor recommended?

Depends

48/100

; success stories and .

The lone online review is positive; .

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Strict

34/100

, and student-calculated grades outweigh occasional .

Format shift

In-person reviews drive this assessment.

Workload

Heavy

26/100

Frequent quizzes, worksheets, labs, and constant study leave little room for a light semester.

Format shift

and practice.

Teaching experience

Average

50/100

and matching practice help many, while and a hostile vibe.

Format shift

In-person polarity defines the average; one online review is more favorable.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

82/100

and quizzes often count about 80 percent, with lab closer to 20 percent.

Format shift

In-person syllabi details dominate; online lacks grade-weight detail.

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 Self Taught Pro

with matching practice tests and complaints of rudeness, speed, and expensive books.

Main concern

Many students feel unwelcome asking questions and say the class is more math than intro chem.

What students said

“Exams and hands out”
CHEM3A
“This professor is rude and gets upset when you do not understand something”
CHEM03A
“Her book is $150, very expensive, and she expects students to already know everything.”
CHEM3A

Remote format

Online

1 reviews

Low confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

The single online review is positive if students attend, practice, and use outside resources.

Main concern

Only one online review, so online experience is barely documented.

What students said

“Professor Demmons sets you up for success if you put in the work.”
CHEM3A

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exams are high stakes but unusually predictable because and .

Practice exams match real examsWeekly quizzesLecture exams heavily weightedExtra credit sometimesAnswer keys on practice

Assessment risk

Standard

52/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

and exams closely mirror handed-out practice sets; .

Practice exams nearly identicalWeekly quizzes80 percent lecture exam weightExtra credit on some exams
“Exams and hands out”
CHEM3A
“FOCUS ON THE LECTURE EXAMS/QUIZZES, lab is only 20% of grade”
CHEM003A

Online

The single online review does not describe proctoring or and lectures.

Practice problems emphasized
“Attend lectures, do the practice problems, and use resources like unstuckstudy”
CHEM3A

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“Do not listen to the bad reviews... as the actual quizzes.”

Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews (49 in person, 1 online), highlighting structure versus rudeness and . Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

50/100

“ and when she does explain she does it super-fast on the board.”

📋

70/100

“Exams and hands out”

😤 Classroom Climate

28/100

“she rolled her eyes and scoffed at me.”

📚 Cost and Workload

26/100

“Her book is $150, very expensive”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Professor Demmons outlines her class so that you are set up for success.
  • Shes a very grouchy lady.
  • .

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty and Grades

  • This is not an easy A, however it is possible to get an A.
  • Most of the people in my class didn't understand her teaching or her lectures.
  • 62% is passing as a C in the class.

Theme 3

💸 About Materials and Rules

  • You have to buy two textbooks
  • Don't bother buying the lab book (the $120 one)
  • she won't tell you it. Does gives a lot of practice sheets

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

178

Lifetime ratings

84/100

Evidence confidence

Fifty detailed reviews over many years show a consistent love-or-hate pattern and specific workload evidence.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 570
4 out of 539
3 out of 528
2 out of 516
1 out of 525

Course coverage

CHEM003A25 reviews
CHEM3A11 reviews
CHEM03A10 reviews
3A3 reviews
CHEM1 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

40 reported outcomes

A range

20

A+ 4 · A 16

B range

10

B+ 4 · B 6

C range

3

C 3

D range

1

D+ 1

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

6

Drop/Withdrawal 5 · Not sure yet 1