AI Rate Professor

Chemistry

Micael Maya-Peinl

CHEM115 · HSSCI23 · CHEM130 · CHEM140 · CHEMISTRY140 · 22 lifetime ratings

AI rating
93/100
RMP rating
4.7/5
Take again
86.36%
Difficulty
3.1

The decision

If hard science understandable and backs you with help and .

Best fit · Beginner FriendlyChem Confidence BuilderFree Course PacketExtra Credit HeavyHilarious & CaringSTEM Center Access
  • Students call him one of the and real care.
  • He provides a free homemade , and tutoring access.
  • Chem still needs work and , but support makes success realistic.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

76/100

Chem still requires work, but , and strong support make As common for engaged students.

Both formats report strong grades; .

Is the course easy?

Standard

58/100

Chemistry content is still real science, but so beginners can follow.

Online and ; difficulty tags still sit around medium.

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

42/100

and quizzes or participation make skipping costly.

Online Zoom quizzes and .

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

90/100

Overwhelming majority say take him, call him the , and .

; online is still mostly positive with one strong critique.

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Lenient

74/100

, and plentiful make grading student-friendly without being free.

Format shift

Both formats mention ; .

Workload

Moderate

55/100

and labs for most, with some calling the course heavy when attendance and tests pile up.

Format shift

Workload tone is similar online and in person.

Teaching experience

Excellent

92/100

Consistently praised for , and making chem enjoyable.

Format shift

In-person teaching is peak; online is still strong aside from one recycled-video complaint.

Assessment method

Balanced

52/100

Mix of , and straightforward exams with practice tests.

Format shift

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Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

15 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

In-person Mic is repeatedly called the , and approachable help.

Main concern

A few students found the class heavy or hard to reach outside class.

What students said

“Prof Mic is hands down one of the !”
CHEM140
“The type of professor which makes you want to stay in class instead of going home.”
CHEMISTRY140
“Amazing Professor, always willing to work with you. He gives for attending stem”
CHEM140

Remote format

Online

7 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

Online chem still gets strong praise for clarity and care, with posted lectures and free materials, though and one student disliked recycled Zoom videos.

Main concern

and occasional thin online coverage of later topics.

What students said

“THE ! Everyone knows Organic Chemistry is a hard class... but he is an AMAZING lecturer.”
CHEM130
“He gives you a personally made "textbook" for free so there is no need to buy one.”
CHEM115
“his online is just not good at all. He uses old zoom videos and ”
CHEM140

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exams are described as straightforward after practice tests; reviews do not clearly prove webcam proctoring.

Practice testsStraightforward examsExtra creditNo expensive textbook required

Assessment risk

Standard

62/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person exams are straightforward with practice tests beforehand; labs and experiments support learning.

Practice testsLab experimentsSTEM center extra credit
“ , and we did not use the textbook at all for this course.”
CHEM140
“he gives practice tests which give the students a chance to ask questions before the exam.”
CHEM140

Online

Online chem uses posted lectures and regular assessments; students do not clearly describe Lockdown Browser or camera rules.

Posted lecturesZoom attendance quizzesSlow grading
“He posts his lectures so you can go back to them, but you still need to attend zooms for quizzes.”
CHEM115
“as long as you pay attention in class this class should be a breeze.”
CHEM140

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“Prof Mic is hands down one of the !”

Voice snapshots generated from 22 reviews (7 online, 15 in person), highlighting teaching quality and beginner support. Credibility rating: High.

🧪 Teaching Excellence

92/100

“THE ! Everyone knows Organic Chemistry is a hard class... but he is an AMAZING lecturer.”

❤️ Student Care

90/100

“He prioritizes your mental health and cares so much about his class.”

💵 Budget Friendly

88/100

“He gives you a personally made "textbook" for free so there is no need to buy one.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • He makes learning fun & relateable
  • He's the GOAT!
  • Absolute monster of teaching in a good way.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Support

  • My fear of chem was not longer there, and I actually enjoyed doing chem.
  • If you do youre work in a timely manner and reach out if you ever need help, I can promise you will do well!
  • Work hard in .

Theme 3

🎁 About Extra Help

  • Laid back teaching style with lots of !
  • He gives for attending stem and he is there everyday
  • He's a tutor at the .

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

22

Recent reviews read by the AI

22

Lifetime ratings

84/100

Evidence confidence

Twenty-two detailed reviews with very consistent praise, solid grade reporting, and .

Inside 22 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 517
4 out of 53
3 out of 52
2 out of 50
1 out of 50

Course coverage

CHEM14015 reviews
CHEM1153 reviews
HSSCI232 reviews
CHEM1301 review
CHEMISTRY1401 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

17 reported outcomes

A range

14

A+ 4 · A 9 · A- 1

B range

2

B 2

C range

0

No reported values

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

1

Drop/Withdrawal 1