AI Rate Professor

Chemistry

S Sidharta

CHEM120 · CHEM1190062 · CHEMISTRY · CHEM121 · 18 lifetime ratings

AI rating
45/100
RMP rating
3.7/5
Take again
40%
Difficulty
3.3

The decision

Take S Sidharta only if you can handle fast chemistry lectures, tough exams, and direct classroom pressure.

Best fit · Effort For RewardClear but polarizing lecturesTough examsFast paceOffice hour help mattersEffort-based success
  • Students are and rude or intimidating interactions.
  • Chemistry content and and study guides help.
  • A strong grade is possible with , and office hours.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

HardWork

45/100

An A is possible, but students repeatedly say it , and steady studying.

because there are no online reviews.

Is the course easy?

Challenging

35/100

Chemistry is described as difficult, fast-paced, and .

, so no format difference can be measured.

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

40/100

as mandatory, but students say going to class and paying attention are central to passing.

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Is this professor recommended?

Depends

48/100

and effort-based help, but many warn against her due to rude behavior and .

The recommendation evidence is entirely in person, with no online comparison.

Course guide

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Grading

Strict

35/100

as fair by some students but tough or shocking by others, with .

Format shift

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Workload

Heavy

35/100

Students mention , and lots of studying as necessary work.

Format shift

Workload .

Teaching experience

Average

58/100

Teaching quality and serious complaints about rudeness, speed, and poor support.

Format shift

All .

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

78/100

Comments emphasize exams, tests, the , and study guides, with exams carrying the main risk.

Format shift

Assessment .

Luni fit check

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

18 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

In-person reviews describe a demanding chemistry instructor whose clear lectures help prepared students but and tone frustrate others.

Main concern

and several students felt discouraged when asking questions.

What students said

“Lectures are super clear, makes sure every student gets it before moving on”
CHEM120
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CHEM120
“Makes students feel stupid for asking questions.”
CHEM120

Remote format

Online

0 reviews

Low confidence

No stored summary is available for this format.

Main concern

No main concern is stored for this format.

Exam style

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Reviews clearly describe difficult exams and an , but do not clearly prove open-book, webcam, Lockdown Browser, or proctoring policies.

Hard ExamsTest HeavyACS FinalStudy Guides

Assessment risk

Strict

32/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

and ACS preparation, but no clear evidence of book policy or proctoring rules.

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“not blow off studying the ”
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Online

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“Chem isn't easy but she really inspired me to continue in my profession & do well in the class.”

Voice snapshots generated from 18 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and support. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

58/100

“Lectures are super clear, makes sure every student gets it before moving on”

⚠️

32/100

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📈 Grade Effort

45/100

“If you show effort&put in the work you will get a good grade.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Amazing lecture.
  • She does a GREAT job at breaking everything down.
  • Goes a little to fast and needs to slow down a little.

Theme 2

📚 About Difficulty & Grades

  • Chem-120 with Dr. Sidharta was a difficult course.
  • As long as you go to class, pay attention to the lectures and do the study guides, easy A.
  • She makes you work for the grade.

Theme 3

⚠️ About Student Support

  • does not encourage students to ask for help and she cannot teach.
  • Makes students feel stupid for asking questions.
  • She is always there for you, if you need help with anything.

Data context

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Analysis sample

18

Recent reviews read by the AI

18

Lifetime ratings

86/100

Evidence confidence

There are 18 detailed in-person reviews across many years with , and mixed classroom support.

Inside 18 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 59
4 out of 53
3 out of 52
2 out of 52
1 out of 52

Course coverage

CHEM12013 reviews
1202 reviews
CHEM11900621 review
CHEM1211 review
CHEMISTRY1 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

9 reported outcomes

A range

6

A 6

B range

0

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C range

2

C 2

D range

1

D 1

F

0

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No letter grade reported

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