AI Rate Professor

Chemistry

John Dao

CHEM231 · CHEM410 · CHEM192 · CHEM220 · CHEM210 · 71 lifetime ratings

AI rating
78/100
RMP rating
3.6/5
Take again
64.18%
Difficulty
3.1

The decision

Take Dao if you can keep up with fast chemistry lectures, attend consistently, and use , but if you need a warm or highly guided lab instructor.

Best fit · Effort For RewardLots of extra creditClear but fast lecturesAttendance mattersMixed helpfulnessHeavy homework
  • Grades are often very reachable because of , study guides, cheat sheets, and reasonable tests.
  • Teaching quality is split, with while others describe him as passive aggressive or unhelpful in lab.
  • Attendance and .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

83/100

An A is very reachable because , and completing homework matters, but students still need steady work.

Both formats mention , while online has the strongest easy-A claims and and homework.

Is the course easy?

Standard

56/100

Chemistry content is often fast-paced and lecture-heavy, but many students say .

Online reviews describe some sections as easier, while and the workload steady.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

25/100

, and skipping lectures can directly hurt performance.

Online reviews explicitly mention strict camera and , while .

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

72/100

and grade support, but the recommendation is weakened by repeated complaints about attitude and lab support.

Online recommendations are polarized, while but still include strong complaints.

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Lenient

78/100

, cheat sheets, completion-based labs, and reasonable tests make grading more forgiving than the chemistry content itself.

Format shift

Both formats support lenient grading, though one online CHEM410 review .

Workload

Moderate

48/100

, and reports appear steady enough that students often call the workload real but manageable.

Format shift

Online reviews range from almost no work to many lab reports, while and labs.

Teaching experience

Good

74/100

Many students call him clear and helpful, but repeated reports of boredom, passivity, and poor question handling keep him below excellent.

Format shift

Online reviews include both exceptional lectures and disorganization, while teaching and poor lab demeanor.

Assessment method

Balanced

62/100

Grades , and finals rather than a single assessment type.

Format shift

Online reviews mention homework, labs, tests, and reports, while , and finals.

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

39 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

and generous , but labs can feel hands-off and his attitude varies sharply by student.

Main concern

Some students find him unapproachable when asking questions.

What students said

“This class is very possible to get an A, you just have to put in the work.”
CHEM210
“Usually, in ignores the class while being on his phone.”
CHEM410

Remote format

Online

11 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

Online reviews are highly mixed, ranging from very easy extra-credit-heavy classes to strict camera and .

Main concern

and .

What students said

“If you want an easy A, this is it.”
CHEM410
“ and lab), only allowed 3 absences.”
CHEM410

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exam friendliness varies widely, with many reasonable or extra-credit-supported tests but at least one .

Extra Credit On ExamsCheat Sheet FinalStrict Online ProctoringReasonable TestsMultiple Choice Exams

Assessment risk

Varies

58/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

as reasonable when students study, with some multiple choice formats, , and cheat sheet support.

Reasonable TestsCheat Sheet FinalMultiple Choice ExamsExtra Credit Offered
“Tests and problems.”
CHEM210
“ .”
CHEM210

Online

and one strict CHEM410 section requiring camera, ID check, screen recording, and no notes.

Strict Online ProctoringCamera RequiredID CheckScreen RecordingNo Notes Allowed
“He watches you while you are taking your exam, requires you to show ID before .”
CHEM410
“ and can get you any grade.”
CHEM410

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“This class is very possible to get an A, you just have to put in the work.”

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

🎯 Teaching Quality

74/100

“ and makes the material easy to understand.”

📈 Grade Path

83/100

“With so much available it's hard not to get an A”

⚠️ Student Support Risk

45/100

“If you need help you have to go to him, and you'll get the 'why are you bothering me' attitude with .”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • amazing at teaching (easy to understand him)
  • Very fast paced class.
  • .

Theme 2

📈 About Grades & Work

  • SO MUCH .
  • Make sure to do the .
  • and fun.

Theme 3

🧪 About Exams

  • Tests and problems.
  • .
  • Not open books, no notes allowed.

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

71

Lifetime ratings

92/100

Evidence confidence

Fifty reviews across many years, courses, and formats give a rich and consistent enough picture despite polarized opinions.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 530
4 out of 514
3 out of 59
2 out of 58
1 out of 510

Course coverage

CHEM21022 reviews
CHEM41013 reviews
CHEM19210 reviews
CHEM2204 reviews
CHEM2311 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

42 reported outcomes

A range

25

A+ 10 · A 14 · A- 1

B range

5

B+ 2 · B 3

C range

2

C+ 1 · C 1

D range

1

D+ 1

F

1

F 1

No letter grade reported

8

Drop/Withdrawal 2 · Not sure yet 4 · Rather not say 2