AI Rate Professor

Chemistry

Dinah Espineli

CHEM30 · CHEM30A · CHEM030A · 22 lifetime ratings

AI rating
27/100
RMP rating
2.7/5
Take again
31.82%
Difficulty
4.1

The decision

if you are prepared for a fast, exam-heavy chemistry class that requires sustained independent study.

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerTest HeavyTough GraderFast LecturesHigh WorkloadMixed Support
  • Many students describe difficult exams, fast lectures, and .
  • Some students succeed with heavy studying, review materials, and .
  • Online reviews are especially negative, while but still demanding.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

HardWork

32/100

An A is possible, but comments show it requires heavy studying, strong chemistry preparation, and surviving difficult exams.

Online reviews make the A feel harder due to weak teaching, while grades with intense study and .

Is the course easy?

Challenging

26/100

Students repeatedly describe chemistry , and exams as difficult and fast moving.

Both formats are challenging, but online reviews add more .

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

18/100

Students warn not to miss class, and .

and lab requirements, while online reviews do not prove flexibility.

Is this professor recommended?

Avoid

34/100

because , and support feel harsh despite some positive experiences.

Online reviews are strongly negative, while and a few successful students.

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Strict

24/100

Students frequently call her a , and .

Format shift

giving more detailed examples.

Workload

Heavy

25/100

The class includes , and multiple difficult tests.

Format shift

Online reviews mention reading, quizzes, and exams, while , and packed exams.

Teaching experience

Poor

38/100

Teaching reviews are sharply mixed, but repeated , and poor support outweigh praise.

Format shift

Online teaching is described as weaker, while and caring to dismissive and confusing.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

88/100

Grades are heavily , and exam performance.

Format shift

Both formats are exam heavy, with online reviews also mentioning frequent quizzes.

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

19 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

In-person reviews are mixed, with some praise for structure and but , and support.

Main concern

The class is fast, test heavy, and often unforgiving.

What students said

“ and 45% of your grade!!!”
CHEM030A
“Lectures move way too fast almost impossible to keep up with the lecture.”
CHEM030A
“ but with studying, you should do well.”
CHEM030A

Remote format

Online

3 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Online reviews describe difficult exams, slide-heavy teaching, weak engagement, and .

Main concern

Students report poor online teaching and difficult exams.

What students said

“All she does is read off the slides.”
CHEM30A
“Lots of reading and .”
CHEM30A
“She is a reasonable in person but terrible during online classes.”
CHEM30A

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Reviews clearly show difficult, high-stakes exams, but they do not clearly prove webcam, Lockdown Browser, open-book, or closed-book policies.

Difficult ExamsTest HeavyFrequent QuizzesHigh Exam WeightNo Clear Proctoring Evidence

Assessment risk

Strict

22/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

, but do not clearly prove closed-book or proctoring rules.

Difficult ExamsFour TestsHigh Exam WeightStudy Guides
“ and 45% of your grade!!!”
CHEM030A
“It is a heavy class. There are 4 Tests, which are also very heavy.”
CHEM030A
“She provides a study guide and a .”
CHEM030A

Online

Online reviews mention frequent quizzes and difficult exams, but do not clearly prove webcam, proctoring, Lockdown Browser, or open-book rules.

Difficult ExamsBeginning Of Class QuizzesOnline Midterm Not Clearly ProvenOnline Final Not Clearly Proven
“quizzes at the beginning of every class (15 minutes)”
CHEM30
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CHEM30A
“ .”
CHEM30A

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“ and 45% of your grade!!!”

Voice snapshots generated from 22 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and support. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

38/100

“Lectures move way too fast almost impossible to keep up with the lecture.”

⚖️

24/100

“She is a .”

🧪

22/100

“ and each MCQ is worth 3-3.5 pts, which can bring your grade down a lot.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • All she does is read off the slides.
  • first, she solves then we solve altogether then allows us to solve first then answer.
  • .

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • Chemistry is difficult subject so you really need to put in the effort and time to really study and understand.
  • The .
  • but with studying, you should do well.

Theme 3

⚠️ About Support & Communication

  • .
  • Ignores student emails and is rude if you ask clarifying questions.
  • She shows little concern for her students; over half dropped out within a month.

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

22

Recent reviews read by the AI

22

Lifetime ratings

92/100

Evidence confidence

Twenty-two reviews across recent and older terms provide rich, consistent evidence of a difficult and divisive course.

Inside 22 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 55
4 out of 52
3 out of 54
2 out of 53
1 out of 58

Course coverage

CHEM030A11 reviews
CHEM30A8 reviews
CHEM303 reviews

Reported outcomes

B range results lead the reported letter grades.

19 reported outcomes

A range

4

A 4

B range

7

B+ 3 · B 4

C range

4

C+ 1 · C 2 · C- 1

D range

2

D+ 2

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

2

Drop/Withdrawal 1 · Rather not say 1