AI Rate Professor

Chemistry

Alexander Ishchuk

CHEM401 · WLD41C · WLC41D · CHEM317 · CHEM400 · CHEM305 · 32 lifetime ratings

AI rating
71/100
RMP rating
4.1/5
Take again
75%
Difficulty
2.7

The decision

Prefer him for lab if you will show up and do the work; for lecture-heavy chem, budget serious study time and .

Best fit · Effort For RewardStrong lab instructorTest-heavy lectureCompletion-based labsLaid-back but distantMastering Chemistry HW
  • and completion grading that buffers the course grade.
  • Lecture and ; and Mastering Chemistry practice.
  • Approachability and organization and bare-minimum energy.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

52/100

Labs and , but and partial credit is limited, so an A needs sustained study.

Single online review also required heavy studying for an A; most nuance is in-person.

Is the course easy?

Standard

44/100

General chemistry content is inherently demanding; clarity of labs helps, but lectures and Mastering Chem still challenge many.

Online evidence is one hard-exam term; and tough lecture.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

32/100

Attendance is usually marked mandatory, and and lecture.

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Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

72/100

and when students accept chem difficulty as normal.

Online sample is positive but tiny; .

Course guide

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Grading

Fair

56/100

Lab notebooks and reports are often completion-based, while .

Format shift

; exam toughness appears in both formats.

Workload

Moderate

48/100

Mastering Chemistry, labs, and reading add steady time; not featherlight for busy schedules.

Format shift

Online and and reading load.

Teaching experience

Good

70/100

and ; others report dull lectures, bias claims, or minimal passion.

Format shift

and sharp criticism; online is mildly positive.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

68/100

Tests and and Mastering Chem buffer the overall average.

Format shift

Test-heavy tags appear online and in person.

Luni fit check

Weigh these signals against your actual schedule.

Get help balancing workload, grading, and timing when no option is an obvious fit.

Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

31 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

completion grades and lecture terms that feel dry, tough, or hands-off.

Main concern

and limited outside help can tank busy students.

What students said

“He grades based on completeness, so it is not very hard to get 100% on your lab reports.”
CHEM401
“an A is certainly attainable if you put in the time and effort.”
CHEM401
“You will have to teach yourself a lot of the material.”
CHEM401

Remote format

Online

1 reviews

Low confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

One online CHEM401 review , and an A after heavy studying.

Main concern

and practice materials.

What students said

“ although he is clear what is on them, also provides study guides and practice exams.”
CHEM401

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exams are typically tough and lecture-aligned with practice materials that may understate real difficulty; .

Practice exams easier than real testsStudy guidesHard multiple choiceOccasional take-home exam (older)

Assessment risk

Standard

48/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

; practice exams recycle prior terms and lab quizzes can be especially tough.

Practice exams from prior semestersHard lab quizzesLow partial credit
“ so you have to study extra hard.”
CHEM401
“ SO !”
CHEM401

Online

and practice exams, without stating proctoring software.

Hard examsStudy guidesPractice exams
“ although he is clear what is on them, also provides study guides and practice exams.”
CHEM401

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“Fantastic professor. Excellent at explaining complex concepts. and creates a relaxed atmosphere.”

Voice snapshots generated from 32 reviews (1 online, 31 in and . Credibility rating: Medium.

🧪 Lab Strength

85/100

“The instructions are crystal clear and if you ever feel anxious before a more confident.”

📚 Effort Required

52/100

“A is not impossible as long as you willing to spend time study for it and focus on his lecture.”

⚠️ Mixed Lecture Energy

40/100

“Another professor who seems like he lost passion years ago, gets into class and does the bare minimum”

👍 Recommendation Split

72/100

“Great Professor, wouldn't take Chem 401 from anyone else.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Easy to follow on lectures and labs
  • and makes it obvious what he wants
  • Boring dude... his lectures

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • Do your work then you will get an A
  • he is a
  • Labs, discussion, and hw REALLY buffer your grade

Theme 3

🔬

  • Only had him as a Lab professor and it was really easy as long as you showed up
  • be done

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

32

Recent reviews read by the AI

32

Lifetime ratings

72/100

Evidence confidence

Thirty-two reviews over many years give solid coverage of , but opinions conflict and only one online review limits format comparison.

Inside 32 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 519
4 out of 56
3 out of 53
2 out of 51
1 out of 53

Course coverage

CHEM40116 reviews
CHEM3056 reviews
CHEM4004 reviews
CHEM3172 reviews
WLD41C2 reviews
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WLC41D1 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

23 reported outcomes

A range

12

A+ 3 · A 9

B range

6

B+ 2 · B 4

C range

1

C 1

D range

2

D+ 2

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

2

Not sure yet 2