AI Rate Professor

Chemistry

Shawn Reese

CHE420 · CHEM420 · CHEM420421 · CHEM420AND421 · CHEM400 · CHEM421 · OCHEM420 · 88 lifetime ratings

AI rating
79/100
RMP rating
4.1/5
Take again
77.78%
Difficulty
4.0

The decision

Take Shawn Reese if you can handle a and a blunt teaching style.

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerO-Chem ExpertTest HeavyLow Outside WorkBlunt PersonalityStrong Prep for Transfer
  • Students often call Shawn Reese one of the , but the class is still hard.
  • Exams dominate the grade, yet , and minimal lab work improve the reward for effort.
  • Reviews are polarized because many students value his expertise while others find him rude, fast, or .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

68/100

A strong grade is realistic with steady practice because he offers replacement scores, , and , but organic chemistry still demands serious study.

In-person evidence gives stronger support for grade cushions, while and difficulty.

Is the course easy?

Challenging

35/100

Organic chemistry is consistently described as hard, fast, cumulative, and practice-heavy even when Reese teaches it well.

Both formats describe the content as tough, but online students more often mention needing to supplement learning independently.

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

43/100

Attendance and quizzes matter because students repeatedly say to show up, watch lectures, and keep pace with the course.

In-person reviews mention daily or , while online reviews emphasize recorded lectures but .

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

78/100

Most students recommend him for strong learning and preparation, but his blunt style and some students.

and strongly positive overall, while online reviews are mixed with .

Course guide

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Grading

Lenient

72/100

replaced scores, generous grading, and low-stakes quizzes.

Format shift

In-person reviews give the clearest evidence for replaced exams and , while online reviews mention and clear grade expectations.

Workload

Moderate

58/100

Formal assignments and lab reports may be light, but studying and practice time are heavy because exams carry the course.

Format shift

and labs minimal, while online reviews more often emphasize long study hours and outside practice.

Teaching experience

Good

76/100

Many students praise his expertise, clarity, and preparation value, but a significant minority describe him as rude, rushed, or unhelpful.

Format shift

but mostly positive, while online feedback includes more comments about relying on recordings and self-study.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

88/100

, and lab finals, with homework and labs used mainly for practice or low-stakes support.

Format shift

Both formats are exam-centered, with and quiz structures.

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

41 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

In-person reviews are highly polarized but mostly describe a and whose policies can be generous.

Main concern

Students sensitive to blunt feedback or needing more guided fundamentals may struggle.

What students said

“Workload very minimal. . .”
CHEM420
“The lectures were heavy and course material/directions felt difficult to navigate.”
CHEM420
“Simply put in the effort.”
CHEM420AND421

Remote format

Online

9 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Online reviews say recorded lectures and notes help, but and regular practice.

Main concern

Some online students felt they were teaching themselves and found him intimidating or .

What students said

“The because I can go back and pause.”
CHEM421
“I am studying hours on end and find his lectures unhelpful.”
CHEM420
“The material will be tough and challenging - it builds throughout the semester so you must understand.”
CHEM420

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exams are central and challenging, but replacement policies, , and straightforward lecture-note alignment make the setup more fair than harsh.

Multiple MidtermsCumulative FinalFinal Replaces ExamLow-Stakes QuizzesExtra Credit

Assessment risk

Standard

64/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person reviews show a test-heavy structure with multiple midterms, a cumulative final, quiz practice, and final replacement, but .

Four MidtermsCumulative FinalFinal Replaces Lowest ExamNearly Daily Quizzes
“1 final (350 points), 4 midterms (250 points) replaceable by final, and 1 lab final (80 points).”
CHEM420AND421
“There are four exams and if you score higher).”
CHEM420
“Most of your grade is the multiple exams, but he uses the .”
CHEM420

Online

Online reviews mention chapter quizzes, notes, recorded lectures, and , but they do not clearly prove webcam rules, Lockdown Browser, open-book exams, or proctoring details.

Chapter QuizzesRecorded LecturesExtra Credit
“You will have a !”
CHEM421
“His .”
CHEM421
“His lectures are based off of his notes, and require a lot of practice outside of class.”
CHEM420

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“OChem isn't for the faint of heart. Simply put in the effort.”

Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and . Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

76/100

“Possibly one of the life.”

🔥 Course Difficulty

35/100

“Organic chemistry is a very difficult subject so plan to study 2+ hours everyday.”

⚖️ Grade Structure

72/100

“ , but !”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • He is clearly an expert in organic chemistry and has a .
  • The fundamentals were often skipped over.
  • He can be rude at times when you ask a question or in his office hours.

Theme 2

📚 About Work and Difficulty

  • This class is a huge time investment so practice and repetition is really important!
  • You need to study at least 7-10 hours each week for this class.
  • Workload very minimal. . .

Theme 3

🧪 About Exams and Grading

  • Most of your grade is the multiple exams, but he uses the .
  • .
  • .

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

88

Lifetime ratings

94/100

Evidence confidence

The analysis is highly credible because 50 detailed reviews cover recent and older classes, both formats, and consistent themes despite polarization.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 562
4 out of 510
3 out of 50
2 out of 51
1 out of 516

Course coverage

CHEM42021 reviews
CHEM42112 reviews
CHEM420AND42110 reviews
CHEM4204213 reviews
CHE4202 reviews
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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

47 reported outcomes

A range

29

A+ 5 · A 24

B range

8

B+ 3 · B 5

C range

0

No reported values

D range

0

No reported values

F

1

F 1

No letter grade reported

9

Drop/Withdrawal 2 · Not sure yet 6 · Rather not say 1