AI Rate Professor

Chemistry

Craig Tomooka

CHEM100 · CHEM111 · CHEM111A · CHEM211B · CHEM101 · CHEM211A · 126 lifetime ratings

AI rating
78/100
RMP rating
3.8/5
Take again
69.64%
Difficulty
3.4

The decision

Take him if you will attend, do the homework, and use , but if you want a low-effort chemistry class.

Best fit · Effort For RewardCaring but strictHeavy homeworkExtra creditClear expectationsTest heavy
  • Students often praise his care, chemistry knowledge, and willingness to reward effort.
  • The class is not an easy workload, with , and exams.
  • Grades can be very achievable because of , drops, curves, and .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

68/100

An A is very possible with , and , but students repeatedly say it requires real effort.

Most evidence is in person, while online reviews also point to steady work rather than a free A.

Is the course easy?

Challenging

34/100

Chemistry and organic chemistry are described as concept-heavy, fast-paced, and dependent on reading and practice.

Both online and in-person comments describe fast pacing, but content.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

18/100

Many students say , and class rules matter, with some reporting penalties for missing class.

, while online reviews only show that keeping up is important.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

74/100

Most students recommend him for his care, clarity, and , but a sizable minority dislike the strict structure and teaching style.

Online reviews are mostly favorable, while because the strict classroom rules are more visible.

Course guide

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Grading

Lenient

70/100

He can grade strictly on exams, but , dropped scores, partial credit, and .

Format shift

In-person reviews provide most grading evidence, while and .

Workload

Heavy

28/100

Students repeatedly mention lots of , and test preparation.

Format shift

Both formats mention sustained work, but , quizzes, and chapter homework.

Teaching experience

Good

76/100

Many students find him caring, knowledgeable, and clear, though others say he rambles, moves fast, or expects self-teaching.

Format shift

Online reviews are positive but limited, while and sharp criticism.

Assessment method

Balanced

62/100

, and finals, with exams still carrying major weight.

Format shift

Online evidence mentions labs and exams, while , and major exams.

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

47 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

In-person reviews show a demanding but often rewarding class with , and generous .

Main concern

The workload and who need flexible pacing.

What students said

“You still need effort, but he sets you up to succeed.”
CHEM211A
“You'll learn a lot but youll have to do a lot of work.”
CHEM101
“ .”
CHEM101

Remote format

Online

3 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

Online reviews are positive overall but , and a need to keep up.

Main concern

Students need steady pacing and .

What students said

“The lectures move fast, so make friends with the tutors.”
CHEM101
“The so don't miss those.”
CHEM101
“I ran out of time with his exams so better to study a few weeks prior”
CHEM101

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exams appear demanding but , and lecture coverage.

Frequent QuizzesMultiple ExamsFinal ExamHomework-Based ExamsSome Extra Credit

Assessment risk

Standard

55/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person reviews describe frequent quizzes, multiple exams, finals, and tests based on homework or textbook material, but .

Frequent QuizzesMultiple ExamsFinal ExamHomework-Based Exams
“There are 5 big exams 100 pts you can replace your lowest on the final if beneficial”
CHEM101
“ if you do the work because the .”
CHEM211B
“ policy where you have to record yourself with another camera while testing.”
CHEM101

Online

Online reviews mention exams and time pressure but do not clearly prove webcam, proctoring, Lockdown Browser, open-book, or take-home rules.

Timed ExamsStudy-Ahead Needed
“I ran out of time with his exams so better to study a few weeks prior”
CHEM101

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“You still need effort, but he sets you up to succeed.”

Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and . Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

76/100

“ , and he is very good at explaining.”

📚 Workload Reality

28/100

“You'll learn a lot but youll have to do a lot of work.”

⚖️

70/100

“ , and homework, and he offers .”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • He truly cared about students both academically and mentally.
  • He goes on a tangent MULTIPLE TIMES for almost hours, goes out of order teaching the material so it confuses you.
  • great professor, explains very well Gives you

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • If you try hard in the class its a guaranteed A.
  • You won't get an A unless you try a lot but a B is doable esp with .
  • Chemistry is tough and requires a lot of work, period.

Theme 3

🧪

  • Around 60 HW problems per chapter.
  • easy as long as you understand the homework
  • and .

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

126

Lifetime ratings

92/100

Evidence confidence

Fifty reviews across many years give rich and consistent evidence , and attendance expectations.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 564
4 out of 523
3 out of 516
2 out of 57
1 out of 517

Course coverage

CHEM10131 reviews
CHEM111A7 reviews
CHEM211A4 reviews
CHEM211B4 reviews
CHEM1113 reviews
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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

43 reported outcomes

A range

25

A+ 3 · A 21 · A- 1

B range

13

B+ 3 · B 7 · B- 3

C range

1

C+ 1

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

4

Drop/Withdrawal 4