AI Rate Professor

Chemistry

James Almy

CHEM110 · CHEM180A · G180 · CHEMG180 · CHEM180 · 250 lifetime ratings

AI rating
31/100
RMP rating
3.0/5
Take again
40.69%
Difficulty
4.4

The decision

Only take him if you want a demanding chemistry class that pushes you hard; if you need an easy A, .

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerExtremely Test HeavyHarsh GraderLong Timed ExamsHigh Effort ChemistryPolarizing Lecturer
  • Students consistently describe the class as , and stressful, especially because tests are long and time-limited.
  • Some motivated STEM students respect him and say he provides useful practice tools, but many others report poor support and .
  • An A is possible, but it requires major sustained effort, strong chemistry confidence, and tolerance for high-pressure exams.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

MissionImpossible

18/100

An A is possible for disciplined students, but , and the course demands heavy preparation.

Nearly all evidence is in person, while the single online review also says the course is tough and exam-heavy.

Is the course easy?

BrainBurner

16/100

The chemistry content is concept-heavy, fast, and often described as difficult even by students who studied hard.

difficulty, and the one online review matches that tough-course pattern.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

28/100

, and one student explicitly calls it mandatory.

The ; the online review does not establish an attendance policy.

Is this professor recommended?

Avoid

37/100

He is recommended only for highly motivated students, while many because of , and exams.

, while the lone online review is more neutral-positive but still describes a tough class.

Course guide

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Grading

Harsh

14/100

Students repeatedly call him a tough or and labs.

Format shift

The ; the online review does not clearly address grading leniency.

Workload

Heavy

28/100

Homework is sometimes called manageable, but , and constant studying make the course heavy overall.

Format shift

, while the online review only supports high effort and long exams.

Teaching experience

Poor

46/100

Teaching is polarized, with some calling him excellent and .

Format shift

In-person reviews are sharply split, while the single online review says the lessons are valuable but tough.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

91/100

Grades are dominated by multiple exams and a and .

Format shift

, and test-heavy grading; the online review also mentions long exams.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

49 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

In-person reviews overwhelmingly emphasize , and a polarizing teaching style, with some praise from highly driven students.

Main concern

The and are graded harshly.

What students said

“ and incredibly difficult, varying from 10 to 15 pages, and you only get half the .”
G180
“Dr Almy is a great instructor.”
CHEM180
“Take another professor if and the as well.”
CHEM180

Remote format

Online

1 reviews

Low confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

The single online review says the class is tough but valuable, with and a need to use textbook and study tools.

Main concern

One online review is not enough to prove and high effort.

What students said

“Expect , but the .”
CHEM180

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exams are strict because they are long, heavily weighted, time-pressured, and frequently described as harshly graded.

Long ExamsTimed ExamsSix ExamsCumulative FinalHarsh GradingTest Heavy

Assessment risk

Strict

12/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

multi-page tests, limited time, many exams, a cumulative final, and harsh grading.

Long ExamsOne-Hour ExamsSix ExamsCumulative FinalHarsh GradingTest Heavy
“ and incredibly difficult, varying from 10 to 15 pages, and you only get half the .”
G180
“His exams (70% of the grade) are VERY hard as you only get 1 hour (final is 2).”
CHEM180
“ .”
CHEM180

Online

The single online review only clearly supports long exams and high effort, and it does not .

Long ExamsHigh Effort
“Expect , but the .”
CHEM180

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“Be willing to work very hard. Take this class if you want to become a better student and truly learn chemistry, but don't if you want an easy A.”

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

🧪

12/100

“ and incredibly difficult, varying from 10 to 15 pages, and you only get half the .”

⚖️

14/100

“Grades VERY strictly.”

👨‍🏫 Teaching Split

46/100

“Almy is real tough but also very good.”

Theme 1

🧪 About Exams

  • His exams (70% of the grade) are VERY hard as you only get 1 hour (final is 2).
  • There are 6 tests total and .
  • . An hour is not enough time for majority of people taking this class.

Theme 2

⚖️ And Workload

  • .
  • .
  • You HAVE to put in the work to do well.

Theme 3

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • His lectures are amazing, and he gives you multiple ways of mastering the material.
  • Lectures were , and the .
  • He gives you all the tools you need to do well if you decide to put in the effort.

Data context

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Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

250

Lifetime ratings

97/100

Evidence confidence

Credibility is high because 50 detailed and recent reviews show a consistent exam-heavy, .

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 576
4 out of 539
3 out of 533
2 out of 538
1 out of 565

Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

No letter grade reported results lead the reported letter grades.

37 reported outcomes

A range

5

A 5

B range

10

B+ 1 · B 7 · B- 2

C range

10

C+ 1 · C 7 · C- 2

D range

0

No reported values

F

1

F 1

No letter grade reported

11

Drop/Withdrawal 1 · Incomplete 1 · Not sure yet 6 · Rather not say 3