Seti Sidhartha

CHEM121 · INDIS095 · CHEM1A · CHEM120121 · CHEM120 · CHEN120 · 36 lifetime ratings

AI rating: 63/100
RMP rating: 3.7/5
Take again: 57.14%
Difficulty: 3.6

The decision

if you want a demanding chemistry class and can handle strict expectations and mixed classroom tone.

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerCaring but strictChemistry is hardTest heavyExtra credit availableMixed approachability

Reviews are sharply mixed, with many older strong positives and several recent severe negatives.
Students often say she knows chemistry and can teach clearly, but the class requires serious work.
, and feeling intimidated when asking questions.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

HardWork

38/100

helps, but students repeatedly , and you must work hard for the grade.

Online evidence is limited and negative on difficulty, while but still stress hard work.

Is the course easy?

Challenging

35/100

Chemistry content is repeatedly described as hard, fast, and .

The one online review says material was hard online, and in-person reviews also describe the course as difficult.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

20/100

Many in-person tags say skipping class means you will not pass, and lectures are described as important for tests.

; the online review only mentions participation in group problem sessions.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

62/100

Recommendation is mixed because many praise her knowledge and care, while others warn about rude behavior and .

Online evidence is not recommending her, while but includes many strong recommendations.

Course guide

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Grading

Strict

35/100

Tests are often called difficult and heavily weighted, though and .

Format shift

Online review does not prove grading leniency, while .

Workload

Heavy

30/100

Students cite lots of , and deep studying.

Format shift

The online review mentions lots of homework and group problems, while and test preparation.

Teaching experience

Average

62/100

Many students praise clear lectures and caring support, but several describe her as .

Format shift

Online teaching feedback is weak, while .

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

80/100

Reviews , and exam preparation.

Format shift

Online evidence does not clearly describe exams, while .

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

35 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

and complaints about harsh tone, tough tests, and self-teaching.

Main concern

Students must work hard and may find her intimidating or inconsistent when asking for help.

What students said

“Great lectures with plenty of board work examples.”
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“ students to ask for help and she cannot teach.”
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“HARD class if you study you might be okay the ”
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Remote format

Online

1 reviews

Low confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

The only online review says the material was , and group problem sessions were uncomfortable.

Main concern

Online lectures made difficult material harder to understand.

What students said

“the material was difficult to understand especially since her lectures were online because of COVID”
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“The ”
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“she gets grumpy if you get it wrong.”
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Exam style

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Exam evidence points to difficult, test-heavy assessment with some , but reviews .

Difficult TestsTest HeavyExtra Credit QuizzesOnline Homework

Assessment risk

Standard

48/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

, and extra credit, but do not clearly prove proctoring or open-book rules.

Difficult TestsTest HeavyExtra Credit QuizzesOnline Homework

“the and then you have a written part about it.”
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“the ”
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“ so heavy”
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Online

The online review does not clearly prove exam .

Student evidence

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Top student voice
“This class is hard and have to put in the work to get the grade you want.”
Voice snapshots generated from 36 reviews, highlighting mixed themes in , and classroom tone. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

62/100

“ and easy to follow.”

📈 Difficulty And Grades

38/100

“This class is hard and have to put in the work to get the grade you want.”

⚖️

48/100

“ during her unclear lectures.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

Great lectures with plenty of board work examples.
and easy to follow.
She doesn't like for you to ask questions and if you do she makes you feel dumb
Plays favorites, be prepared to teach yourself

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

don't expect to slack off and get an A.
HARD class if you study you might be okay the
She gives some so it helps too
Doing poor on tests, you can still get a good grade.

Theme 3

❤️ About Character

Dr. S truly cares about her students and wants them to succeed.
She is interested in the success of her students and takes the extra time to help us.
She is not easy, nor hard, but she's very strict.
she gets grumpy if you get it wrong.

Data context

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Analysis sample

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Lifetime ratings

86/100

Evidence confidence

There are 36 reviews across many years with detailed and consistent themes, though opinions vary sharply by student and period.

Inside 36 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 519

4 out of 55

3 out of 55

2 out of 51

1 out of 56

Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

17 reported outcomes

A range

A 6

B range

B+ 1 · B 3

C range

C+ 2 · C 2

D range

No reported values

F

No reported values

No letter grade reported

Not sure yet 2 · Not_Sure_Yet 1

Seti Sidhartha

x x if you want a demanding chemistry class and can handle strict expectations and mixed classroom tone.

Four answers before you build your schedule.

HardWork

Challenging

Mandatory

WorthIt

See how this professor fits your week.

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

In person

Online

See what students actually said.

🎯 Teaching Quality

📈 Difficulty And Grades

⚖️ x x

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

❤️ About Character

See exactly what the AI read.

Quality ratings

Course coverage

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

A range

B range

C range

D range

F

No letter grade reported

if you want a demanding chemistry class and can handle strict expectations and mixed classroom tone.

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