AI Rate Professor

Chemistry

Dale Scoggin

CHEM1A · CHEM1B · CHEM · CHEM30A · CHEMISTRY1B · CHEM1 · 30A · CHEM32 · CHEM5 · 45 lifetime ratings

AI rating
38/100
RMP rating
2.9/5
Take again
50%
Difficulty
4.2

The decision

Take Dale Scoggin only if you want a hard chemistry challenge and can rely heavily on the textbook, , and office hours.

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerTough ExamsExtra CreditStrict ClassroomConfusing LecturesHigh Effort
  • Students consistently describe the chemistry courses as hard, test-heavy, and demanding.
  • and office hours can help, but many students say and intimidating.
  • and tolerate a strict classroom style.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

HardWork

34/100

An A is possible through and persistence, but students repeatedly say the , and studying are hard.

The online review and in-person reviews both say success requires real studying, while .

Is the course easy?

Challenging

25/100

The chemistry content and as hard, mind-twisting, and difficult to follow.

, but the in-person evidence is much broader and more negative.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

20/100

because multiple students warn not to miss, leave early, or come late.

; the single online review does not clarify attendance rules.

Is this professor recommended?

Depends

46/100

Recommendation depends on the student because some value the challenge and , while many report and poor treatment.

The online review is mildly forgiving, while .

Course guide

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Grading

Strict

31/100

He offers lots of and partial credit, but , and point deductions.

Format shift

, while the online review only says good grades require work.

Workload

Heavy

24/100

Students repeatedly , and heavy studying.

Format shift

Both formats indicate heavy preparation, with .

Teaching experience

Average

45/100

Teaching quality is polarized because some students find him helpful and thorough, while and his attitude intimidating.

Format shift

The online review is neutral, while negative.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

78/100

Assessment appears exam-heavy, with repeated references to tests, quizzes, labs, and .

Format shift

Both online and and quizzes.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

44 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

In-person reviews are sharply mixed, with many praising and office help while , and a strict attitude.

Main concern

Students often describe him as , and harsh when asked questions.

What students said

“Offers tons of points through out the semester”
CHEM30A
“Really Hard Class and his lectures suck”
CHEM1B
“Terrible teacher! Honestly he confuses me so much!”
CHEM30A

Remote format

Online

1 reviews

Low confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

The single online review says the course is manageable only if students study hard and do the work.

Main concern

Tests and if students do not study.

What students said

“The tests and if you don't study”
CHEM30A

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

The because students repeatedly describe tests and quizzes as very difficult, though reviews do not clearly prove proctoring or open-book rules.

Hard TestsFrequent QuizzesExam ReviewsNo Clear Proctoring Evidence

Assessment risk

Strict

28/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person , and exam reviews, but do not clearly prove closed-book, proctoring, or open-book policies.

Hard TestsFrequent QuizzesExam Reviews
“ .”
CHEM32
“The ”
CHEM1B
“ .”
30A

Online

The online review says tests and , but does not clearly prove webcam, proctoring, Lockdown Browser, open-book, or take-home policies.

Hard TestsHard Quizzes
“The tests and if you don't study”
CHEM30A

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“Not the easiest subject but he's very thorough in explanations. if anyone needs him to.”

Voice snapshots generated from 45 reviews, highlighting key themes in teaching and grading. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

45/100

“ .”

📈 Effort Required

34/100

“It's definitely not an easy A, but there is a lot of that he gives you.”

🧪

28/100

“ unless you're on your game!”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Terrible teacher! Honestly he confuses me so much!
  • Not the easiest subject but he's very thorough in explanations.
  • Read the book, he is terrible in lecture.
  • Dale is a wonderful teacher. His class is a lot of work, but , and his lectures are good.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • It's definitely not an easy A, but there is a lot of that he gives you.
  • He gives tons of .
  • This class is hard, no joke.
  • Serious effort will pay off - with Dale's respect and help.

Theme 3

⚠️ About Classroom Experience

  • He scares me to death. He is totally unapproachable.
  • He expects a lot from his students.
  • Don't be rude in his class; he will snap at you.
  • This class .

Data context

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Analysis sample

45

Recent reviews read by the AI

45

Lifetime ratings

88/100

Evidence confidence

Credibility is high because 45 reviews span many years and repeatedly identify the same strengths and problems.

Inside 45 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 510
4 out of 511
3 out of 56
2 out of 59
1 out of 59

Course coverage

CHEM30A18 reviews
CHEM1B14 reviews
30A3 reviews
CHEM12 reviews
CHEM1A2 reviews
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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

2 reported outcomes

A range

1

A 1

B range

0

No reported values

C range

0

No reported values

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

1

Rather not say 1