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Robin De Roo

GENCHEM2 · CHEM111B · CHEM201 · CHEM103C · 83 lifetime ratings

AI rating
82/100
RMP rating
4.0/5
Take again
80.77%
Difficulty
3.1

The decision

if you want strong support in a demanding chemistry course and are willing to study consistently.

Best fit · Effort For RewardCaring and accessibleCheat sheets and extra creditHeavy chemistry workloadPolarizing teaching styleTest and lab focused
  • Most students describe De Roo as caring, helpful, and organized, but a vocal minority reports very poor teaching and harsh treatment.
  • CHEM111B is consistently described as a hard STEM course with lots of , and exams.
  • Grades are reachable with , and , but not with low effort.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

66/100

An A is , and , but students repeatedly say it takes steady study and practice.

Online evidence sounds easier and , while in-person evidence shows higher effort in CHEM111B.

Is the course easy?

Standard

43/100

The chemistry content is intellectually challenging, especially CHEM111B, .

Online CHEM103C sounds easier, while in-person CHEM111B and CHEM201 are described as demanding STEM courses.

Is attendance flexible?

Varies

55/100

Reviews mention participation and staying through lab, but they do not consistently prove a .

Online , while in-person reviews mention participation and full lab periods.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

82/100

Most students recommend her because , and supportive, though several strongly warn against her workload and style.

Online reviews are uniformly positive, while but more polarized.

Course guide

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Grading

Fair

62/100

Grading has strict lab and , but , and credit for effort make grades recoverable.

Format shift

Online reviews praise timely grading and feedback, while and .

Workload

Heavy

34/100

Students often mention lots of , and .

Format shift

Online workload appears manageable, while in-person CHEM111B carries the heaviest workload complaints.

Teaching experience

Good

82/100

Most , and help, but several describe disorganization, rudeness, and ineffective teaching.

Format shift

Online teaching feedback is strongly positive, while but polarized.

Assessment method

Balanced

58/100

, and occasional assignments, with exams and quizzes still important.

Format shift

Online reviews emphasize assignments and instructions, while , and exams.

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

48 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

but sharply polarized, with many praising support and others criticizing workload, exams, and attitude.

Main concern

The workload and exams can feel overwhelming, especially in CHEM111B.

What students said

“A lot of material to learn, however ms d made lecture fun and entertaining while providing a .”
CHEM111B
“Barely passed this class despite neglecting my other classes & spending every minute of every hour of every day on this class doing the lab reports/hw and attempting 2 study for .”
CHEM111B

Remote format

Online

2 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

Online reviews are very positive and , and accommodation.

Main concern

Students still need to read instructions carefully and keep up with assignments.

What students said

“This Professor is by far the .”
CHEM103C
“ and you will do fine.”
CHEM103C

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Reviews repeatedly mention cheat sheets and , but and exams as important and sometimes difficult.

Cheat Sheets AllowedExtra CreditQuizzesFinal ExamsNo Clear Proctoring Evidence

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

82/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

and finals, with quizzes and exams still carrying meaningful difficulty.

Cheat Sheets AllowedQuizzesFinal ExamsExtra Credit
“While page for exams and two for each final exam (there are 2).”
CHEM201
“Students are allowed to bring .”
CHEM111B

Online

Online reviews do not clearly prove exam format, webcam use, proctoring, open-book status, or Lockdown Browser requirements.

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“Hard class but she helps you a lot.”

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

🎯 Teaching Quality

82/100

“She simplifies difficult concepts and as long as you review & study her slides you'll !”

📈 Effort and Grades

66/100

“If you want to get a good grade you will have to put some effort into studying and practicing and practicing.”

⚖️ Workload Risk

34/100

“ and don't help at all.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • She really helps you get it.
  • .
  • Professor does not teach at all, just projects word document notes to copy down and notes are incorrect occasionally.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty and Grades

  • Chemistry is just hard, but you can do it if you try.
  • Cheat sheets and .
  • Lab reports are graded strictly, but it does get easier with time and experience.

Theme 3

❤️ About Support

  • She is always willing to help.
  • She genuinely cares about her student's success.
  • For the sake of your .

Data context

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Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

83

Lifetime ratings

91/100

Evidence confidence

The rating is based on 50 recent and detailed reviews with consistent themes, despite polarized opinions.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 554
4 out of 58
3 out of 54
2 out of 53
1 out of 514

Course coverage

CHEM111B41 reviews
CHEM103C5 reviews
CHEM2013 reviews
GENCHEM21 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

44 reported outcomes

A range

18

A 11 · A- 7

B range

17

B+ 11 · B 4 · B- 2

C range

4

C 1 · C- 3

D range

1

D+ 1

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

4

Not sure yet 4