Bernard Powell - University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX

Professor: Bernard Powell

Department: Chemistry

College: University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: 1603
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He is nice person. His lecture is boring but the tests are pretty easy if you study homework questions. On his test, there are 4 or 5 questions and most of the questions are come from the homework exercise. Also, you can drop one lowest grade. If you don't understand question, you can ask to him during the test. He will give you some hint.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I don't understand how he can expect us to nail these tests in less than an hour. Thank god this guy is retiring.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CHE1103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He was a good teacher, he explained a lot of stuff that I don't think was absolutely necessary to know in Gen Chem I, but still he was a good teacher. There weren't very many grades besides the four tests, so it's up to you to get practice in and make sure you know what you're doing. Very fair class, I got dat A.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1073
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I took General Chemistry 1411 while at the Alamo Community College District, and I can honestly say this instructor's basic chemistry is immensely more difficult than it should be. If you fail his course it's not you - it's him and his horrible teaching/ homework.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CHE1103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

SI sessions help out alot! I thought his tests were tricky but not that hard. He is not very helpful as a teacher, so you will have to teach yourself most of the information. He gives reviews before each test that is basically the types of questions on the tests! Too bad he is retiring after this year or I would've taken him for gen chem II.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CHE1103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Powell is definitely a hard professor. If you are independent learner you'll do fine. His lectures depend on his mood, he doesn't post slides online, the hw is doable, the SI & the Q-lab may not always help you out. I HIGHLY recommend study groups, working out lots of examples, reading the book(the other chem book CHO) and you'll do just fine.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CHE1103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He explains very little about each topic. You have to read the book or go to SI. They will help. test review are helpful and test are manageable. Go to Q-lab for extra help! He drops 1 out of 4 but you must take every test. He drops 2 homework/quiz. 30% final

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CHE1113
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Ok, I have NO idea why people are rating this guy well. He is one of the WORST professors I have had while at UTSA. He is very lazy, and explains things halfway. His tests are ridiculously hard, and he prides himself on that. Any professor worth taking, should not make that their main priority. UTSA has an AWFUL chemistry program, so good luck :(

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CHE1103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Powell is a very smart man and a very good teacher who knows how to explain the material very well. However, he wasn't a very delightful person. His class isn't a joke, you definitely have to work hard. Overall, this class with Powell was tolerable.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1113
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Powell was very clear in what he wanted you to know since most of his test material was from his lectures. The HW was a pain but hey it always is. Tests are easy if you study his lectures. Got a B in his class :)

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CHE1113
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Just beginning the semester and already enjoy the guy. Good sense of humor, definitely knows what he's talking about, and makes very clear what is expected of you to know. Put forth an effort and you'll get his respect (and a good grade) Recommend.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: CHE1113
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Awesome Chem prof. Best one I've ever had. Wish I would have taken him for Basic and Gen Chem I. Gives excellent study guides for the exams. His tests are difficult but straightforward if you study the material. Homework is essential to getting an A in the course. Does not curve and makes class enjoyable. Shook the man's hand after turning in final

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: CHE1073
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This is not an easy class, regardless of the professor. He is an awesome professor. He will ask if there are any questions. Don't be afraid to ask!! He will explain 10X over if necessary. Go see him at his table if you need and DON'T be intimidated. He is cool, but firm. He doesn't like idiots, but who does. Do the work. Study. Record if U can.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1073
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

If you are serious about going to medical/dental school take his class. His class is easy IF you work. Reading ahead and constantly practicing the material will give you an A in his class. But if your a slacker don't take him.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1073
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I took this class based on the ratings here, however i was severely bamboozled. This man is not helpful at all and furthermore he seems uninterested. I went to talk to him after class and he made me feel like a lost child. If you want to gain knowledge in the field of chemistry do not take him. Thanks to the Q Lab i passed!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CHE1073
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He's a cranky old man who seems in most classes not to care very much for what he does... probably ready for retirement. That being said Dr. Powell has a good sense of humor, gives hard tests, some homework (when he does it's a lot) and flies through material faster than a fighter jet. If you read the book and try to keep up though you'll pass.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: CHE1033
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Excellent teacher.Will re-explain if needed in a different way.I've taken both his basic and gen chem I classes.Shed a tear when i had to switch teachers for my chem II class as his time didn't work with my other classes. I digress. TAKE HIM AT ALL COSTS. well worth it and he gives outlines of tests before hand REALLY hard to fail. Notes+SI =: )

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This class was a cake walk. If you do the homework, your golden. If you don't do the homework you are screwed.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1073
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dr Powell is an extremely hard professor if you do not pull up your share of work. His test are hard and his demeanor is rough. I was honestly afraid to approach him about questions or anything of that matter. All in all if you want this prof be ready to teach yourself the material cause he sure is not going to! Wish I looked here before I took him

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: CHE1103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Not gonna lie: he looks like the type of prof that doesn't take BS. -And he rly doesn't. But because of that, he doesn't BS students either. He is a fantastic teacher and if you're willing to work at it, his class will not only be easy, but fun. Plus he is really nice like a teddy bear. Chem has never been my thing but I made an A easily. Do the hw