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Chemistry

Wendy Goliff

CHEM151 · CHEM150 · 26 lifetime ratings

AI rating
53/100
RMP rating
3.0/5
Take again
50%
Difficulty
4.3

The decision

if you want strong chemistry preparation and , and self-discipline.

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerTough graderTest heavyClear expectationsAccessible for helpHigh-effort chemistry
  • Students consistently describe the course as hard, test-heavy, and detail-sensitive.
  • Positive reviews say she is clear, knowledgeable, and .
  • Online reviews are much , and delayed feedback.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

HardWork

36/100

An A is possible, but students say it , and careful work under strict grading.

, while online evidence suggests the A is much harder because support and clarity are weaker.

Is the course easy?

Challenging

30/100

Students repeatedly call the chemistry material hard, , and unforgiving on details.

Both formats are challenging, but online reviews describe more confusion and .

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

55/100

Attendance is not always mandatory, but students warn that skipping .

In-person reviews directly stress lecture attendance, while online reviews focus more on lectures and .

Is this professor recommended?

Depends

52/100

Students recommend her for strong preparation and , but many warn against the , and confusing moments.

In-person recommendations are mixed but often positive for motivated students, while online reviews are mostly negative.

Course guide

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Grading

Strict

25/100

Students frequently describe her as tough, meticulous, nitpicky, and harsh on small mistakes.

Format shift

Strict grading appears in both formats, with online students especially critical of lab and .

Workload

Heavy

28/100

The course relies , and test preparation.

Format shift

In-person workload is heavy but structured, while online workload feels heavier because students report .

Teaching experience

Average

62/100

Her teaching is polarizing, with many students praising clarity and expertise while others describe confusion and discouragement.

Format shift

, while online teaching reviews are consistently more negative.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

82/100

Comments emphasize exams, practice exams, labs, quizzes, and .

Format shift

Both formats describe a test-heavy structure, with online reviews also mentioning quizzes and .

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

21 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

In-person reviews are split, with strong praise for clear preparation but and .

Main concern

Students must , and .

What students said

“The material is definitely hard, but ”
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“She is a ; very meticulous.”
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Remote format

Online

5 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Online students , and poor support.

Main concern

and a need to learn a lot independently.

What students said

“basically you need to study a lot on your own and search for google bc not enough material to ”
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“She gives 3 hours for the exam and you will take up the entire 3 hours because its that hard.”
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Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Reviews clearly show a and , but they do not clearly prove webcam, proctoring, Lockdown Browser, or open-book policies.

Practice Exams Similar To Real ExamsTest HeavyLong ExamsStrict Grading

Assessment risk

Strict

28/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

as heavily weighted, similar to practice exams for some students, and graded strictly.

Practice ExamsHeavily Weighted ExamsStrict Grading
“the ”
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“The , and you have to do a lot of studying”
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Online

, and tests but do not clearly prove webcam, proctoring, Lockdown Browser, or open-book policies.

Hard ExamsTest HeavyQuizzes Mentioned
“She gives 3 hours for the exam and you will take up the entire 3 hours because its that hard.”
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“What she teaches you to prepare you for the you on.”
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Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“Dr. G's class is HARD but .”

Voice snapshots generated from 26 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and ; credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

62/100

“The material is definitely hard, but ”

⚖️

25/100

“She is a ; very meticulous.”

📚 Workload Demand

28/100

“The , and you have to do a lot of studying”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • She is very clear on what she wants you to study
  • She Tends to complain about the textbook

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • Dr. G's class is HARD but .
  • Must be a self disciplined student to pass her course.
  • small details and or mistakes often discredited by other teachers

Theme 3

🧪 About Exams

  • The , and you have to do a lot of studying
  • there isn't anything on her exams that she hasn't gone over in class
  • What she teaches you to prepare you for the you on

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

26

Recent reviews read by the AI

26

Lifetime ratings

88/100

Evidence confidence

The analysis is based on 26 reviews across many years, with , and mixed teaching quality.

Inside 26 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 59
4 out of 53
3 out of 51
2 out of 55
1 out of 58

Course coverage

CHEM15021 reviews
CHEM1515 reviews

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

23 reported outcomes

A range

8

A+ 1 · A 6 · A- 1

B range

3

B 3

C range

6

C+ 2 · C 4

D range

1

D+ 1

F

1

F 1

No letter grade reported

4

Not sure yet 4