Mitch Schweickert

CHEM06 · PTECHINSTRUME · CHEMI007 · CHEM26 · CHEM006 · CHEM2526 · CHEM6 · CHEM7 · CHEM28 · CHEM25 · CHEM · CHEM001 · 24 lifetime ratings

AI rating: 68/100
RMP rating: 3.9/5
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Difficulty: 3.7

The decision

if you want real chemistry depth and will read the book; skip if you need hand-holding for an easy A.

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerHard but fair testsKnows chemistry deeplyMust read the textbookKiller examsHelpful if you put in effort

Deep chemistry knowledge but lectures assume prior background and move fast.
Tests are very hard with little review or sample exams; .
if you like chemistry, read ahead, and seek help outside class.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

HardWork

32/100

Getting an A and finals, and real study; many report low test averages and C-level outcomes.

; no online reviews.

Is the course easy?

Challenging

28/100

Content is conceptual and fast-paced, with intro classes often taught above intro level.

; no online reviews.

Is attendance flexible?

WorthIt

72/100

Many call him awesome and life-changing for chem majors, while some and .

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Course guide

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Grading

Fair

55/100

Tests are killer, but a few students note the and effort can still yield a C or better.

Format shift

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Workload

Moderate

45/100

Homework and labs can be manageable, but and .

Format shift

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Teaching experience

Good

74/100

Highly knowledgeable and often helpful after class, though some find lectures assume too much and .

Format shift

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Assessment method

FocusOnExams

78/100

and a ; few or no sample tests.

Format shift

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

24 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

, and a kind but demanding instructor.

Main concern

and lectures that assume prior knowledge can sink intro students.

What students said

“Fast paced learning, You must thoroughly read the textbook. Half my class dropped after test #2 with a class average of 38%.”
CHEM006

“Mitch is awesome. If you like chem you will love Mitch.”
CHEM25

“You'll hate your life when you are in the class but once you finish it you will have so much respect for the guy!”
CHEM28

Remote format

Online

0 reviews

Low confidence

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Main concern

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Exam style

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Exams are high-stakes and hard with little practice material; some are timed and dominate the grade.

Hard midtermsTimed testsNo sample testsFew or no quizzesIn-person exams

Assessment risk

Strict

35/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

as very difficult midterms and finals with little review and sometimes timed conditions.

Hard midtermsFinal exam heavyNo sample testsTimed tests

“ so difficult. No quizes only 4 midterms ( 100 points each) and the Final!!”
CHEM06

“ , but they are timed (60 min).”
CHEM2526

“Expect the and to get a 60% max. !??”
CHEM25

Online

Student evidence

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Top student voice
“You'll hate your life when you are in the class but once you finish it you will have so much respect for the guy!”
Voice snapshots generated from 24 in-person reviews spanning a , and mixed intro-course fit. Credibility rating: High.

🧠 Deep Chemistry Expertise

74/100

“This man is responsible for my being successful in obtaining a chemistry degree. Excellent Instructor!”

📝 Brutal Exams

32/100

“ so difficult. No quizes only 4 midterms ( 100 points each) and the Final!!”

📚 Textbook-First Teaching

28/100

“His lectures are based on the text so READ before class!”

👍 Worth It for Chem Fans

72/100

“ who needs to take general chem at LMC”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

Very knowledgeable and very intelligent in chemistry
He makes lectures interactive, and always relates chemistry to life
Lectures are filled with a lot of fluff

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

Good man HARD instructor
but
Class is hard, as long as you, read the text book, attend every class

Theme 3

❤️ About Character

As a man though he was laid back and respectably nice
and will help you to understand after class
One of the most flexible teachers I know

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Lifetime ratings

82/100

Evidence confidence

24 detailed in-person reviews spanning 2004-2014 show consistent themes of and deep content knowledge.

Inside 24 stored ratings

Quality ratings

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Course coverage

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Mitch Schweickert

x x if you want real chemistry depth and will read the book; skip if you need hand-holding for an easy A.

Four answers before you build your schedule.

HardWork

Challenging

Recommended

WorthIt

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Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

In person

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🧠 Deep Chemistry Expertise

📝 Brutal Exams

📚 Textbook-First Teaching

👍 Worth It for Chem Fans

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

❤️ About Character

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if you want real chemistry depth and will read the book; skip if you need hand-holding for an easy A.