AI Rate Professor

Science

Jose Villarreal

CHEM142 · CHEM · A231 · CHEM141142 · CHEMISTRY142 · CHEM231 · CHEM141 · CHEM116 · CHEM140 · 34 lifetime ratings

AI rating
39/100
RMP rating
3.0/5
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Difficulty
4.0

The decision

if you already have strong chemistry skills and , and self-directed learning.

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerKnowledgeable but monotoneHard examsStrict gradingHeavy labsHelpful if asked
  • Students consistently say he knows chemistry well but often teaches in a .
  • Grades depend heavily on exams and and frequent complaints about harsh grading.
  • Some motivated students value his rigor and office help, but many advise avoiding him for introductory chemistry.

Key questions

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Is this an easy A?

HardWork

28/100

Getting an A appears to require strong chemistry , and tolerance for strict grading with little .

because there are no online reviews.

Is the course easy?

Challenging

32/100

Chemistry is already difficult, and students often say his explanations and .

, and they consistently describe challenging course content.

Is attendance flexible?

Varies

45/100

Reviews do not clearly state an , though the course structure appears class and lab dependent.

, and they do not clearly prove whether attendance is mandatory or optional.

Is this professor recommended?

Avoid

38/100

Recommendation is mixed but leans negative because many students , and better alternatives.

All recommendation evidence comes from in-person reviews, with no online comparison.

Course guide

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Grading

Strict

22/100

Students repeatedly report hard , and exams that punish small mistakes.

Format shift

, and the tone is mostly strict.

Workload

Heavy

25/100

The course often includes two labs per week, multiple exams, and substantial preparation for chemistry problem solving.

Format shift

All workload evidence comes from in-person chemistry reviews.

Teaching experience

Poor

42/100

He is widely described as knowledgeable and sometimes helpful, but many students say .

Format shift

Only in-person reviews exist, and they show sharply mixed teaching experiences.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

82/100

as a secondary component and little evidence of .

Format shift

and labs as the .

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

34 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

In-person reviews describe a rigorous chemistry instructor who is knowledgeable but often monotone, strict, and hard to learn from.

Main concern

The and heavy lab demands.

What students said

“Two labs per week, 5 exams and that is your grade.”
CHEM141
“Teacher technically knows his stuff. Does not convey it well.”
CHEM140
“He is extremely boring to listen to and he grades unfairly.”
CHEM141
“Straightforward about what is expected, and ALWAYS available and willing to give extra help.”
CHEM231

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 describe exam-heavy chemistry courses with long or , and no clearly proven proctoring or open-book policy.

Exam-Heavy GradingLong ExamsNo Extra CreditRetake One ExamNo Clearly Proven Proctoring Policy

Assessment risk

Strict

30/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person reviews describe multiple exams, sometimes , and no clear evidence about open-book or proctoring rules.

Five ExamsLong ExamsRetake One ExamNo Extra Credit
“Grade based on exams (80% IIRC) & labs (20%).”
CHEM141
“ but were long & required speed in calcs.”
CHEM141
“No at all.”
CHEM141

Online

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“Teacher technically knows his stuff. Does not convey it well.”

Voice snapshots generated from 34 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and support. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

42/100

“Teacher technically knows his stuff. Does not convey it well.”

⚖️

22/100

“ . no points given in the class, homework. No at all.”

🧪 Workload Pressure

25/100

“Two labs per week, 5 exams and that is your grade.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Speaks monotone and knows the stuff so well it's hard for him to convey it to the class.
  • he is a monotone at the end of the class most of my classmet are fall in sleep.
  • VERY GOOD TEACHER. HELPFUL AND .

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • if you really understand, so you actually have to do some work in this class.
  • He is extremely boring to listen to and he grades unfairly.
  • class.

Theme 3

❤️ About Helpfulness

  • Will help if you approach with a question.
  • Straightforward about what is expected, and ALWAYS available and willing to give extra help.
  • He is there to help you out, you just have to ask.

Data context

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Analysis sample

34

Recent reviews read by the AI

34

Lifetime ratings

84/100

Evidence confidence

Credibility is high because 34 in-person reviews span many years and show consistent themes despite mixed opinions.

Inside 34 stored ratings

Quality ratings

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Course coverage

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