AI Rate Professor

Chemistry

Todd Ritsema

CHEMCHEM · CHEM30A · 23 lifetime ratings

AI rating
98/100
RMP rating
4.8/5
Take again
94.74%
Difficulty
2.3

The decision

if you want a highly supportive chemistry professor who makes the course manageable when you stay current.

Best fit · Effort For RewardClear chemistry teachingCaring and patientFair examsManageable workloadAttendance matters
  • Students overwhelmingly describe Ritsema as , and unusually effective for chemistry.
  • A strong grade is very achievable with , and asking questions.
  • Online reviews are also strong, but one online review reports a .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

84/100

An A is very achievable with , and using study guides, but students still need steady effort.

Online and easy A potential, while in-person reviews stress attending class and asking questions.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

72/100

Chemistry is naturally challenging, but students , and often straightforward.

Both formats say he makes chemistry understandable, though online summer pacing and .

Is attendance flexible?

Varies

62/100

, but in-person students repeatedly say attending class is vital for success.

, while in-person evidence strongly warns that skipping class hurts performance.

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

95/100

because he explains chemistry clearly, cares about students, and makes success realistic.

Both formats are strongly positive, though the online set includes one serious negative experience about flexibility during an emergency.

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Lenient

80/100

Students describe , and grading that is not tough.

Format shift

Online reviews cite and fair exams, while in-person reviews mention open-note tests, study guides, and .

Workload

Light

74/100

Homework and assignments are described as manageable, with multiple students saying he does not overload the class.

Format shift

Online reviews reward staying current, while assignments.

Teaching experience

Excellent

94/100

The dominant pattern is clear, patient, caring teaching that makes chemistry easier to learn.

Format shift

Both online and online review describing a negative flexibility experience.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

70/100

Reviews mention quizzes, , and practice problems, with exams playing a major role.

Format shift

Online reviews mention quizzes, exams, homework, and , while and tests.

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

18 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

attitude, manageable workload, and fair exams.

Main concern

because chemistry can move quickly or .

What students said

“Chemistry is a headache but he made it enjoyable”
CHEM30A
“You MUST attend class! It is vital.”
CHEMCHEM

Remote format

Online

6 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

Online reviews mostly praise clear Zoom lectures, , and strong support.

Main concern

Falling behind online can become difficult, and one review reports a .

What students said

“ , but if you can participate live, do so because he is excellent at explaining things until you get it.”
CHEM30A
“If you stay up to date with assignments and reach out if you need it, you will get an easy A.”
CHEM30A

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exam evidence is generally student-friendly, with fair exams, strong study guides, enough time, and .

Fair ExamsOpen Note TestsEnough Exam TimeStudy Guides Match ExamsTake-Home Quizzes

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

83/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

and tests, enough exam time, and study guides that closely match exams.

Open Note TestsEnough Exam TimeStudy Guides Match ExamsTake-Home Quizzes
“Quizzes and and not very difficult.”
CHEM30A
“He gives enough time for exams so .”
CHEM30A

Online

Online reviews describe fair or great exams but do not clearly prove webcam, proctoring, Lockdown Browser, or open-book policy.

Fair ExamsExtra Credit
“great exams and great in-lecture practice problems.”
CHEM30A
“ , as is the amount of homework.”
CHEM30A

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“Take. This. Professor.”

Voice snapshots generated from 24 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and . Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

94/100

“ and is available if you need extra time to clarify something.”

👍 Recommendation Level

95/100

“ .”

📈 Grade Effort

84/100

“If you stay up to date with assignments and reach out if you need it, you will get an easy A.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • .
  • .
  • He makes sure you understand the material.
  • He sincerely answers every question even if its redundant.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty And Grades

  • He made a usually difficult class pretty easy.
  • .
  • If you study and ask questions you'll do just fine.
  • Got and A just from going to and study time.

Theme 3

🧪 About Exams And Workload

  • His study guides are great and have all of the questions that are on the and wording obvi.
  • Quizzes and and not very difficult.
  • There wasn't a lot of homework, but .
  • He gives enough time for exams so .

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

24

Recent reviews read by the AI

23

Lifetime ratings

95/100

Evidence confidence

Twenty-four reviews span many years, include both formats, and are highly consistent with rich detail despite one negative outlier.

Inside 24 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 522
4 out of 51
3 out of 50
2 out of 50
1 out of 51

Course coverage

CHEM30A21 reviews
CHEMCHEM2 reviews
902321 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

18 reported outcomes

A range

15

A+ 5 · A 9 · A- 1

B range

2

B+ 2

C range

1

C- 1

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

0

No reported values