AI Rate Professor

Chemistry

Muriel Walker-Waugh

CHEM151 · CHEM151H · CHEMCHEM · 151H · 31 lifetime ratings

AI rating
42/100
RMP rating
3.8/5
Take again
41.18%
Difficulty
4.2

The decision

if you want a demanding chemistry class and are ready to study heavily for difficult exams.

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerExtremely hardHeavy workloadTough examsCaring but demandingStrong chemistry preparation
  • Students often say she cares deeply and can prepare serious chemistry students very well.
  • The course is repeatedly described as , and loaded with work.
  • Online reviews are sharply negative, while and exhaustion.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

HardWork

28/100

An A is possible, but students repeatedly say it requires heavy studying, , and serious commitment.

Online reviews make an A sound especially punishing, while but never easily.

Is the course easy?

Challenging

22/100

The chemistry content and her expectations are consistently described as hard, fast, tedious, and stressful.

Online reviews emphasize confusion and overload, while in-person reviews emphasize challenge with stronger preparation value.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

18/100

Several reviews say students need to show up, attend study sessions, or cannot pass by skipping class.

Online reviews do not give a , while in-person reviews strongly imply attendance is necessary.

Is this professor recommended?

Depends

48/100

but not for students seeking low stress, easy grades, or clear online structure.

, while in-person students split between strong praise and strong warnings.

Course guide

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Grading

Strict

31/100

Students , and hard , though replacement scores, dropped tests, and extra credit can help.

Format shift

Online reviews describe harsh grading and tedious , while but still tough standards.

Workload

Overwhelming

12/100

Workload is repeatedly described as lots of , and major study time.

Format shift

Online reviews are especially severe about assignment volume, while .

Teaching experience

Average

62/100

Many students admire her passion and care, but , and ineffective lectures.

Format shift

Online teaching experience is mostly negative, while .

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

82/100

Reviews , and exam difficulty, with homework and as major support work.

Format shift

Both formats mention exams heavily, with online .

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

26 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

but often respect her passion, care, and preparation value while warning that the workload and .

Main concern

Students who want an easy A or low-stress class are likely to struggle.

What students said

“ if you want an easy A, you'll get an easy F.”
CHEM151
“Her class is a lot of work for an intro class, but if you are a science major she will prepare you 100% for the next level.”
CHEM151

Remote format

Online

5 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Online reviews are strongly negative, , and poor lecture usefulness.

Main concern

The , and hard to learn from without self-teaching.

What students said

“She gave a total of 85 assignments,quizzes,etc.”
CHEM151H
“The .”
CHEM151

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exams and quizzes are repeatedly described as hard, tedious, and stressful, while reviews do not clearly prove open-book, webcam, Lockdown Browser, or proctoring policies.

Hard ExamsHard QuizzesTest HeavyDepartment FinalNo Clear Proctoring Evidence

Assessment risk

Strict

24/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

, and a department final, but do not clearly prove closed-book rules or proctoring policies.

Brutal TestsHard QuizzesDepartment FinalTest Heavy
“Professor Waugh's tests are brutal”
CHEM151
“Be warned though, her tests and .”
CHEM151H
“The final is 100% ”
CHEM151H

Online

Online reviews describe hard, complex quizzes and exams, but do not clearly prove webcam, Lockdown Browser, open-book, or proctoring policies.

Hard ExamsComplex QuizzesTedious Questions
“Her quizzes and .”
CHEM151H
“ !”
CHEM151

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“Professor Walker Waugh is the most awesome, hilarious, inspiring, and overall memorable professor that I have ever had at COC.”

Voice snapshots generated from 31 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and teaching value. Credibility rating: High.

🔥 Course Difficulty

22/100

“ if you want an easy A, you'll get an easy F.”

📚 Workload Pressure

12/100

“She gave a total of 85 assignments,quizzes,etc.”

🎯 Teaching Value

62/100

“Her class is a lot of work for an intro class, but if you are a science major she will prepare you 100% for the next level.”

Theme 1

⚠️ About Difficulty and Stress

  • This class was insane. if you are not willing to work.
  • Her quizzes and .
  • unless you are willing to put 30+ hours into one class!!

Theme 2

📈 About Exams and Grades

  • Her quizzes and .
  • Professor Waugh's tests are brutal
  • There are A LOT of extra credits opportunities that will boost up your grade.

Theme 3

❤️ About Teaching and Care

  • She really cares about her students and will help you through the material.
  • She puts her heart and soul into her students and really cares.
  • She is a true gem at COC.

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

31

Recent reviews read by the AI

31

Lifetime ratings

96/100

Evidence confidence

Thirty-one reviews across many years provide rich, consistent evidence that the class is demanding, with a .

Inside 31 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 514
4 out of 59
3 out of 53
2 out of 51
1 out of 54

Course coverage

CHEM15120 reviews
CHEM151H9 reviews
151H1 review
CHEMCHEM1 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

18 reported outcomes

A range

10

A+ 1 · A 6 · A- 3

B range

6

B+ 3 · B 3

C range

2

C 2

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

0

No reported values