AI Rate Professor

Chemistry

Brian Sullivan

CHEM151 · CHEM201 · M01A · CHEM202 · 15 lifetime ratings

AI rating
78/100
RMP rating
3.9/5
Take again
76.92%
Difficulty
3.1

The decision

if you want a caring chemistry professor and can keep up with lecture-heavy work and .

Best fit · Effort For RewardCaring and flexibleFunny lecturesHelpful outside classLecture-heavy chemistryMixed upper-level clarity
  • Students consistently describe him as caring, funny, and willing to help.
  • CHEM151 feels manageable with effort, but higher-level chemistry reviews mention disorganization and self-study.
  • Online reviews are more positive about workload flexibility and .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

72/100

An A is realistic, especially in CHEM151, but , and studying.

Online reviews describe super easy assignments and breezy exams, while requires steady work.

Is the course easy?

Standard

56/100

Intro chemistry is manageable with support, but chemistry content, lecture pace, and upper-level courses can feel demanding.

Online CHEM151 sounded easier, while and student independence.

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

45/100

as formally mandatory, but many reviews say skipping class hurts performance.

Online reviews mention no camera requirement, while .

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

78/100

and helpful, though a minority warn about disorganization and upper-level difficulty.

Online reviews are strongly positive, while but include clearer concerns.

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Fair

68/100

Students describe grading as fair or not strict, but the A usually depends on completing the work.

Format shift

Online grading sounds more lenient, while .

Workload

Moderate

52/100

Workload ranges from reduced and easy online , and heavy studying in person.

Format shift

Online workload was reduced during COVID, while and labs.

Teaching experience

Good

78/100

He is caring, knowledgeable, and helpful, but some reviews .

Format shift

Online reviews emphasize care and flexibility, while and organization concerns.

Assessment method

Balanced

55/100

, and a final, so assessment appears balanced.

Format shift

Online evidence mentions assignments and exams, while , homework, and tests.

Luni fit check

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Get help balancing workload, grading, and timing when no option is an obvious fit.

Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

13 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

and humor but are mixed on organization, workload, and higher-level course clarity.

Main concern

Some students say and require heavy outside study.

What students said

“Be prepared to study a lot on your own time to get by.”
CHEM202
“You can't expect to pass chemistry without putting in the effort.”
CHEM151

Remote format

Online

2 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

Online students describe him as , and easier than expected.

Main concern

Online evidence is limited to two COVID-era CHEM151 reviews.

What students said

“The and I never once felt that this class was too much.”
CHEM151
“doesn't force you to have your camera on during lecture”
CHEM151

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

students follow lectures, but policies are not fully described.

Easy Online ExamsWeekly QuizzesTests From LecturesNon-Cumulative Final Mentioned

Assessment risk

Standard

66/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

, and a non-cumulative final but do not clearly prove book or .

Weekly QuizzesLecture-Based TestsNon-Cumulative Final Mentioned
“besides a .”
CHEM151
“4 tests and .”
CHEM151

Online

Online reviews say exams were easy but .

Easy Online ExamsNo Camera Required For Lecture
“The .”
CHEM151
“doesn't force you to have your camera on during lecture”
CHEM151

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“Professor Sullivan truly cares about his students, if you need help or clarification just ask him .”

Voice snapshots generated from 15 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and grading. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

78/100

“He is always willing to help and answer your questions.”

📈 Effort For A

72/100

“You'll probably have to spend a great deal of time with your book, but an A is possible and Dr. Sullivan will help you get it.”

⚖️ Workload Balance

52/100

“Worksheets every week, labs everyday, 4 tests and .”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Likes to tell jokes and is very knowledgeable about what he teaches.
  • and if you just ask.
  • He gets off , and .

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty And Grades

  • The and I never once felt that this class was too much.
  • His class is not difficult to pass if you attend class everyday and utilize the resources he provides.
  • Be prepared to study a lot on your own time to get by.

Theme 3

❤️ About Character

  • Pro. Sullivan actually cared.
  • He does offer office hours and is flexible with students, which is nice.
  • Very caring professor.

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

15

Recent reviews read by the AI

15

Lifetime ratings

86/100

Evidence confidence

Fifteen reviews across several years give consistent themes, though online evidence is limited to two COVID-era reviews.

Inside 15 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 55
4 out of 56
3 out of 52
2 out of 52
1 out of 50

Course coverage

CHEM15110 reviews
CHEM2023 reviews
CHEM2011 review
M01A1 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

9 reported outcomes

A range

7

A+ 2 · A 5

B range

1

B 1

C range

0

No reported values

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

1

Not sure yet 1