AI Rate Professor

Chemistry

Omar Alshykhly

CHEM120 · 16 lifetime ratings

AI rating
79/100
RMP rating
4.1/5
Take again
81.25%
Difficulty
3.1

The decision

if you want a and can study before lecture instead of relying only on class time.

Best fit · Effort For RewardCaring and supportiveExtra credit heavyLecture review styleChemistry still demandingSome accent and structure issues
  • Students usually describe him as , and much better than other chemistry options.
  • , curves, and easy labs can help grades, but exams and .
  • Online and hybrid reviews .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

68/100

, curves, and , but chemistry exams and homework still require consistent effort.

, while online evidence stresses heavier workload and stricter labs.

Is the course easy?

Standard

52/100

The professor simplifies material, but students still call chemistry hard and say lectures are mostly review rather than full instruction.

In-person students find the class more manageable, while online and hybrid students describe the structure as harder.

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

55/100

as mandatory, but students repeatedly say lecture and participation matter for doing well.

In-person reviews emphasize going to lecture, while online reviews do not clearly prove a .

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

82/100

Most students recommend him because , and gives meaningful grade support.

, but online recommendations are more cautious because of workload.

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Lenient

72/100

Students mention lots of , curves, and high lab scores, though .

Format shift

, while online grading has stricter lab complaints.

Workload

Moderate

48/100

Workload is manageable for many in person, but hybrid and and labs.

Format shift

Online reviews .

Teaching experience

Good

78/100

Students praise his care and support, but some struggle with accent, structure, and lectures that work more like review sessions.

Format shift

, while online students still value his office-hour help.

Assessment method

Balanced

62/100

Grades , and rather than one single assessment type.

Format shift

and labs, while online and hybrid workload.

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

13 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

In-person reviews are more positive, with many students praising his support, , and .

Main concern

Students need to review slides and chapters because lectures often function as review.

What students said

“Tons of , so do them with the hw.”
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“ review as many times as needed.”
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“His lectures are more like reviews, so study the .”
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Remote format

Online

3 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

Online and hybrid students still recommend him, but they report , and less easy course structure.

Main concern

The hybrid workload and professor is supportive.

What students said

“Although this class was online with . A would spend a lot of time with me during office hours teaching me the material.”
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“the curriculum structure was out of his control and featured intense workloads for minimal grades (hybrid).”
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“He grades all the , but and understanding.”
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Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

can be specific and difficult, with no clear proof of open-book, webcam, or proctoring rules.

Four ExamsPractice Exams LimitedTests More Specific Than Materials

Assessment risk

Standard

50/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person students describe multiple exams, limited practice review, and materials.

Four ExamsLimited Practice ReviewsSpecific Test Questions
“4 exams, every exam our class had an average of 50-60% every time.”
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“ and .”
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“ .”
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Online

Online reviews do not clearly prove webcam, proctoring, Lockdown Browser, open-book, midterm, or .

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“Professor Alshykhly is a really good teacher. I wasn't the , but he made it easier to understand and always helped us do well.”

Voice snapshots generated from 16 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and format differences; credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

78/100

“ review as many times as needed.”

📈 Grade Support

68/100

“He gives lots of and if the class needs it.”

⚠️ Workload Reality

48/100

“There's SO much homework! (7 hours per week) & .”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • He was always willing to help, and never made you feel bad for asking questions.
  • review as many times as needed.
  • His accent and lack of structure make it difficult to understand.

Theme 2

📈 About Grades and Work

  • Tons of , so do them with the hw.
  • Labs are very easy, most students get 90+ on reports.
  • He grades all the , but and understanding.

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

16

Recent reviews read by the AI

16

Lifetime ratings

86/100

Evidence confidence

Sixteen recent reviews across both formats give consistent , and support.

Inside 16 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 57
4 out of 54
3 out of 54
2 out of 51
1 out of 50

Course coverage

CHEM12016 reviews

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

15 reported outcomes

A range

5

A+ 1 · A 4

B range

5

B 1 · B- 4

C range

5

C+ 2 · C 3

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

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