Gary Burce

CHEM2A · CHEM32A · CHEM015 · CHEM15 · CHEM1A · 10 lifetime ratings

AI rating: 96/100
RMP rating: 4.9/5
Take again: 100%
Difficulty: 3.2

The decision

Must-take chemistry professor if you want support, flexibility, and a real chance to succeed.

Best fit · Beginner FriendlyCaring Chemistry MentorFlexible DeadlinesExtra Credit GenerousNo Textbook NeededStudent Success Focused

Near-perfect ratings with 100% would-take-again across online and in person
, and clear criteria lower stress
Chemistry stays challenging but he simplifies concepts and supports weak science students

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

84/100

, flexible deadlines, practice-aligned exams, and supportive grading make strong grades very attainable with steady work.

Both online and in person report easy-to-fair grading with .

Is the course easy?

Beginner

62/100

Chemistry content is still real, but he simplifies concepts so non-science students can follow.

Difficulty ratings are moderate in both formats; support is consistent.

Is attendance flexible?

Optional

82/100

Many students skip lectures successfully when materials and .

; a few sections listed mandatory.

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

98/100

; he is repeatedly called the best for struggling science students.

Online and .

Course guide

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Grading

Generous

90/100

, and self-graded homework keep scores recoverable.

Format shift

Generosity appears in both online and in-person reviews.

Workload

Moderate

48/100

Lots of homework and , but flexible due dates prevent overload.

Format shift

Both formats mention volume with flexible turn-in.

Teaching experience

Excellent

95/100

, and constant availability make hard science approachable.

Format shift

Excellence is consistent online and in person.

Assessment method

Balanced

52/100

, and multiple exams all matter; .

Format shift

In-person CHEM1A details exams and labs; .

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

6 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

In and flexible with , and fair exams if you study.

Main concern

though deadlines are flexible.

What students said

“ if you study well.”
CHEM015

“If you're not good at science then he is the .”
CHEM15

“ , as long as it's not the last week of the term.”
CHEM1A

Remote format

Online

4 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

Online pandemic sections , and exams that match practice work.

Main concern

Some lecture videos feel dry, so office hours help.

What students said

“Literally the .”
CHEM2A

“ and worksheets.”
CHEM32A

“Chemistry is hard, but Prof Burce wants you to succeed.”
CHEM015

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

and practice sets with and generous time.

Exams Match HomeworkExtra Credit on TestsFlexible Exam TimePractice Exams on Canvas

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

82/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

sometimes, and practice materials on Canvas.

Study Makes Exams EasyExtra CreditPractice Exams on CanvasFlexible Time

“ if you study well.”
CHEM015

“Gives you as much time as you need for exams.”
CHEM1A

Online

Online exams mirror homework and worksheets with and .

Exams Match HomeworkExtra CreditSelf-Graded Homework

“ and worksheets.”
CHEM32A

“ .”
CHEM015

Student evidence

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Top student voice
“Chemistry is hard, but Prof Burce wants you to succeed.”
Voice snapshots generated from 10 reviews, highlighting caring support and . Credibility rating: High.

🌟 Teaching Quality

95/100

“Literally the .”

🎯 Recommendation

98/100

“If you're not good at science then he is the .”

📝 Flexible Workload

48/100

“Work is a lot, but can be turned in whenever you want.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

he made it really easy to understand
and is caring

Theme 2

📈

and worksheets
if you study well

Theme 3

❤️ About Support

Super nice Professor and understanding
Prof Burce wants you to succeed
NO TEXTBOOK NEEDED. TURN IN HW WHENEVER.

Data context

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Lifetime ratings

88/100

Evidence confidence

Ten detailed reviews from 2018-2023 across online and in person show highly consistent praise and grades.

Inside 10 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 59

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Course coverage

CHEM0153 reviews

CHEM152 reviews

CHEM1A2 reviews

CHEM32A2 reviews

CHEM2A1 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

7 reported outcomes

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A+ 1 · A 4

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Gary Burce

Must-take chemistry professor if you want support, flexibility, and a real chance to succeed.

Four answers before you build your schedule.

EasyA

Beginner

Optional

MustTake

See how this professor fits your week.

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

In person

Online

See what students actually said.

🌟 Teaching Quality

🎯 Recommendation

📝 Flexible Workload

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

📈 x x x x

❤️ About Support

See exactly what the AI read.

Quality ratings

Course coverage

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

A range

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F

No letter grade reported

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