Brian Coppola - University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI

Professor: Brian Coppola

Department: Chemistry

College: University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CHEM210
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Coppola lectures can be boring, but he covers only topics that will possibly be on exams (unlike other profs), as well they are recorded and posted to his website. The class is inherently difficult, but joining a SLC study group and doing about 5 hours of studying outside of that before exams will allow you to do well.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CHEM210
• Grade Received: C-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Out of all the profs for organic chemistry, Coppola is def the best choice. Then again, I must warn you that I basically thought he was speaking a different language by the end of the semester. This class is by far the hardest class I have ever taken, and I hope I never have to go through something this terrible again

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CHEM210
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Coppola is an AMAZING lecturer. He writes the exams too, so being in his class is probably for the best. Lectures are recorded so attendance in class isn't mandatory. He's probably a genius.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CHEM210
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

If you want to do well in this class, dont do noltas exams (way too difficult, her pages in the coursepack are in text font arial). Dont get too attached to lecture. They usually are the justification for the answers. Coppola writes very fair exams with an occasional trick here and there.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CHEM210
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Dr. Coppola was an inspiration. He convinced me to join the honors study group, and that is how I met most of my friends at the university. I didn't know how much I would enjoy organic chemistry because I've always liked physical chemistry better, but one semester after taking Coppola's class, I became involved in organic chemistry research!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CHEM210
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Literally the best professor at UM. He's funny and says random jokes at times. He's like the funny uncle everyone wished they had. He has such a clear and distinct voice that grabs attention so lectures are never boring. I wish he would teach other chem classes so I could take his class again.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CHEM210
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He's good and all, but i don't understand why he sells course packs. They could easily be available online like calc's and physic's practice exams... They're just old exam questions, so it's not like he's slaving over these things. A little scammy if you ask me. Only gripe though, so i guess that's good?

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CHEM210
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Coppola was alright. He tended to go fast during lectures, and only covered the most difficult material 2 or 3 days before the exam. Fortunately, Chem 210 has countless resources that help you. Tough class, but put the effort in and you will do well.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CHEM210
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Coppola has been my favorite professor so far and teaches chemistry so well. He is very clear and always makes sure to answer questions during class, after class, or in office hours. I had his class at 8am and he always kept my attention and was very captivating. I would highly recommend taking his class if you can.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CHEM210
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Amazing person and professor. Really knows how to teach. Funny. Kind of fast sometimes but his lectures are recorded so you can re-watch. For the first two exams he covered the hard material really late (2 days before the exam) so it's better to be ahead and allow time to practice.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CHEM210
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Coppola is honestly an amazing professor. He teaches chemistry so well and everything in his lectures is extremely clear. Truthfully, you don't even really have to go to lecture because his lectures are recorded and he posts a panoramic shot of the chalkboard. Don't believe the scary things you hear about orgo; it's honestly not that bad.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: CHEMISTRY210
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Coppola is an amazing instructor. He really emphasizes thinking through problems and provides a good understanding of concepts. Biggest advice is to go to his office hours because he explains concepts in a much greater detail and really helps out with the course pack problems. Orgo is hard, but this man makes sure every lecture helps!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: CHEM210
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is a phenomenal and inspiring professor

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CHEM210
• Grade Received: F
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Coppola lectures and makes his notes hard to decipher. He wrote the textbook and you'll need that and the course pack to pass the class. He is helpful but doesn't always explain stuff well. Someone else would probably have been a better prof. GSI's are sometimes useless, all down to luck, but you can go to whoever you want. 4 exams are all the grad

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: CHEM210
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Brian Coppola is an amazing teacher and human being. I loved every second of his class even though its not the easiest class. He really knows what hes talking about and knows the clearest most concise way to explain it. Honestly the man is a sympathetic genius who wants you to learn and wants to teach.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CHEM210
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very passionate about Chemistry, and a pretty good lecturer if you keep up. It helps to read the textbook and stay ahead, as Coppola typically doesn't teach the hardest topic until the week before the exam. If you want to get ahead on the coursepack and have time to practice, it helps to self-teach and go to lecture as review.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: CHEM210
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I did not like him at all, his lecture notes were helpless. I used other professor's notes for exam preparation since Coppola's notes were useless since it's like a lecture for those who know orgo very much, his lectures shows that he doesn't care that much about 300-500 students per class.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: CHEM210
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Coppola puts chemistry into a greater context. If you attend his lectures / take notes you'll actually learn so much more than just how to pass tests. He is very passionate, very knowledgable, and really great lecturer. That being said, you have to put work in and know how to study.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: CHEM210
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Dr. Coppola teaches in a very technical manner, using scientific jargon for the plurality of his lecture. If you don't understand an earlier concept, he simply gets upset at the class and usually refuses to review the basics. You must come prepared to pay attention to lecture material that you have hopefully reviewed prior.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: CHEM210
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Prof Coppola is one of the best professors I have had in the sciences. He is very passionate about teaching and truly cares about if his students understand the material. His lecture style is great. He made a class of 300 students feel like 30 and found ways to make the class interact with the material while cracking jokes the whole time!