Arthur Mar - University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB

Professor: Arthur Mar

Department: Chemistry

College: University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CHEM103
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Dr. Mar is probably the best professor you will ever have for anything to do with Chemistry, his lectures are very nice and never get boring as he does demos which demonstrate the concept youre learning. His quizzes and exams are fair and his office hours are helpful and overall, hell always ensure that you understand the concepts of you ask him.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CHEM103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Such a great caring prof. Really puts in a lot of effort into preparing his students. Very funny and nice guy, clear English and great notes.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CHEM103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Arthur has the best lectures. Period. His notes are very clear, and it is made clear what you are expected to know. He does many in class demos to reinforce your learning, and keeps it interesting. He's also a funny guy! He is very knowledgeable and passionate about the subject. Would recommend him to anyone.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CHEM103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

I failed the midterm, and was devastated. I met with him and he was very sympathetic and helpful. He genuily cares about his students despite there being +300 of us. Great prof 10/10 would reccomend

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CHEM103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Arthur Mar is passionate about the teaching component of being a prof. He takes time to put together sophisticated class notes. He is also a very engaging presenter.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CHEM101
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Follow and memorise how to do all problem sets. His midterms and even final exam were very similar to them. You will not need textbook but must attend lectures because he does not post his written notes online. Overall really amazing prof, if you listen to him, you will understand the concepts.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CHEM101103
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Excellent lecturer who provides ample opportunity to succeed.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CHEM101
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Amazing professor. Struggled a bit on the in class quizzes and midterm but they prepared me for the final really well. Attend every lecture and read your lecture notes as tests are directly from lecture notes. Also a funny guy.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CHEM101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Doctor Mar made lectures interesting and sometimes did demos with the class. The quizzes were hard to do really good mark on as there is time limit but if you know your material you will do alright.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CHEM101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

I gave him a 4 on difficulty because like many profs, they do make you work for it. If you don't practice outside of class, or study what you've learned, you will fall behind. He has 2 quizzes in class, and about 10 online, plus the midterm, so he really tests if you know your stuff. He's a really caring prof and I recommend if you want to work

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CHEM101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Dr. Mar is an amazing professor. If youre looking for a good chem prof, hes definitely the best of the options. The textbook isnt required at all to do well. As long as you take good notes during lecture, do the problem sets he provides you, and complete the online quizzes, youll do great.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: CHEM101
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Dr. Mar was an amazing professor. He handwrites notes in class so you have plenty of time to take down notes. Expect an online quiz once a week that will test you on concepts covered in lectures from the past week. As long as you know your material well and do the practice sets the in-class quizzes, the midterm and final are very fair.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: CHEM101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Mar is a very good prof. He tests from his lecture notes so the textbook isn't to useful. The hardest thing about his class are the time limits on the in class quizzes. Other than that, he is great. Would definitely recommend.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CHEM101
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Do the problem sets he hands out because most of his test questions are straight off of them. And don't just look at the answers (like I did), but actually work through them, because again the test questions are straight off the problem sets. Nice guy though and helpful in office hours.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: CHEM101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

First of all, who gives a homework quiz before classes even start. His class starts off alright and gradually becomes more difficult. Do the problem sets if you wanna pass. Make sure you're caught up and understand whats going on. He's hard to talk to and judgmental, expects you to know everything and if u don't u feel judged. His quizzes and midte

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CHEM101
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

If you just do all the problem sets he gives out, you will be set for the quizzes, midterm, and final. SERIOUSLY. Took me half a semester to realize this, and when I did, I aced the final.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: CHEM101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Dr. Mar is an amazing prof. You put in the work, you get the results. I get why people found 101 difficult, but in the end, he is super helpful. For office hours, he makes you think harder to understand a topic if you need help. Along with A+ lectures, he has detailed problem sets and solutions, v similar to the exams. He's also quite a funny guy.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: CHEM101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Dr. Mar was definitely my favourite professor I had this semester. Using clear, handwritten notes meant lectures that were well-paced and concepts were all explained so thoroughly. He is caring enough to set up extra review sessions before midterm and final. Makes chemistry easy as long as you pay attention and show up to class.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: CHEM101
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Dr. Mar is an amazing prof. MAKE SURE YOU GO TO EVERY SINGLE CLASS! He tests from his in-class demonstrations and examples. Quizzes and midterm were hard but final was doable (COVERS EVERYTHING).

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: CHEM101
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Amazing prof!! He's funny and super passionate about material! I didn't go to office hours as he answers emails quickly and in a very detailed and caring manner! Reading the textbook isn't necessary unless you don't quite understand a concept from lectures. Very organized lectures. Never skip because you write the notes yourself! Lots of studying!