AI Rate Professor

Chemistry

Joe Ryan

CHEM2A · CHEM14 · CHEM10AND2A · CHEM10CHEM1A · CHEM16 · CHEM1A · CHEM20 · CHEM10 · CHEM101A · CHEM5 · CHEM1B · CHEM101A1B · 42 lifetime ratings

AI rating
63/100
RMP rating
3.3/5
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Difficulty
4.0

The decision

if you want to learn chemistry deeply and can handle a demanding, sometimes abrasive style.

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerDemanding but knowledgeableHeavy workloadHard examsHelpful if askedMixed personality
  • Students consistently describe chemistry as demanding with and little room for mistakes.
  • Many strong reviews praise his knowledge, clarity, and commitment to students who work hard.
  • Negative reviews , and heavy online workload.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

HardWork

38/100

An A is possible, but students repeatedly say it requires sustained work, extra studying, and .

Online evidence stresses completing every assignment, while and heavy study time.

Is the course easy?

Challenging

28/100

The course content is consistently described as difficult chemistry, fast enough to punish students who fall behind.

Both online and in-person reviews describe the material as difficult, with online .

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

22/100

and warn not to miss labs, but attendance policy is not fully detailed.

; online reviews do not clearly describe attendance flexibility.

Is this professor recommended?

Depends

58/100

, but many warn against him because of , and abrasive interactions.

Online recommendations are split, while and show both strong praise and strong avoidance.

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Fair

47/100

as fair with occasional leniency, but tests are hard and .

Format shift

, while online reviews mainly warn that every point counts.

Workload

Heavy

25/100

Students frequently cite lots of , and long study hours.

Format shift

Online reviews mention completing all assignments, and and lab demands.

Teaching experience

Average

64/100

He is knowledgeable and sometimes excellent, but the experience is uneven because .

Format shift

Online reviews are mixed, while teaching praise balanced by complaints about tone.

Assessment method

Balanced

58/100

Reviews , and group projects, so assessment appears mixed.

Format shift

Online evidence emphasizes assignments and essay answers, while , and difficult tests.

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

39 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

but often effective teacher whose class rewards effort but frustrates students needing gentler support.

Main concern

, and a blunt style are the main risks.

What students said

“Yes, his class requires a lot of work abd yes you should do more than the .”
CHEM10AND2A
“All the .”
CHEM10
“He is a teacher that will challenge you, but is still willing to help you and is reasonable.”
CHEM101A

Remote format

Online

3 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Online reviews are sharply mixed, with one strong help-focused review and two warnings about difficulty and .

Main concern

Online students need to manage difficult work independently and .

What students said

“Chemistry is a difficult subject. His knowledge is leading edge. If you ask, you get help.”
CHEM2A
“ . It was so difficult.”
CHEM10
“Make sure to complete all of the assignments; .”
CHEM10

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Reviews clearly support difficult tests and , but they do not clearly prove proctoring, open-book rules, or closed-book rules.

Difficult TestsEssay QuestionsFinal Exam MentionedPoints Matter

Assessment risk

Standard

42/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

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

Difficult TestsFinal Exam Mentioned
“All the .”
CHEM10
“The and although I am a straight A student, I received a B.”
CHEM1A
“He even came to our pizza group study right before the .”
CHEM1A

Online

Online reviews mention essay questions and , but do not clearly prove webcam, proctoring, Lockdown Browser, or open-book policy.

Essay QuestionsEvery Point Counts
“What/how answers get you a C, why answers get you an A .”
CHEM10
“Make sure to complete all of the assignments; .”
CHEM10

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“Dr. Joe will push you and make you learn, if you actually put forth the effort!”

Voice snapshots generated from 42 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and fit. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

64/100

“Dr. Joe is a brilliant professor!”

📈 Difficulty and Grades

38/100

“Don't go into his class thinking its an easy A or you will fail.”

⚖️ Workload Reality

25/100

“Be prepared to spend countless hours on reading the text, watching archived and comments, taking exams, and .”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • He doesn't just give you the answer, he makes you work to get to the answer yourself, guiding you if needed.
  • so everything is perfectly clear, has tricks to remember difficult material.
  • Asking him questions always led to him answering with questions or making you feel like an idiot.

Theme 2

📚 About Workload and Difficulty

  • Yes, his class requires a lot of work abd yes you should do more than the .
  • The and there is not a lot of so there is not much room for bad grades.
  • It is very easy to get behind in his course, and once you are behind you will stay behind.

Theme 3

❤️ About Fit and Personality

  • He is a teacher that will challenge you, but is still willing to help you and is reasonable.
  • Dr Ryan knows his stuff really well and some of his examples still stick with me, but boy was he arrogant.
  • if you are responsible enough to do the work.

Data context

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Analysis sample

42

Recent reviews read by the AI

42

Lifetime ratings

88/100

Evidence confidence

The analysis is based on 42 reviews across many years with detailed and , and personality.

Inside 42 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 515
4 out of 57
3 out of 54
2 out of 511
1 out of 55

Course coverage

CHEM1023 reviews
CHEM1A4 reviews
CHEM2A3 reviews
CHEM142 reviews
CHEM1B2 reviews
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Reported outcomes

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4 reported outcomes

A range

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A 1

B range

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B 1

C range

1

C+ 1

D range

0

No reported values

F

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No letter grade reported

1

Drop/Withdrawal 1