Professor: Chris Nichols
Department: Chemistry
College: California State University Chico, Chico, CA
Rating # 1
Overview:
- Course: CHEM270
- Grade Received: B+
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
The best chem teacher you could ask for! He explains the concepts very well, so when it comes time for finals, better know it all! ) He makes the most difficult concepts seem easy, but it is still a challenge to do the work solo. He already has a grading curve from the start. I love that he doesn't grade clicker questions for accuracy!
Rating # 2
Overview:
- Course: CHEM112
- 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:
Nichols took over during the semester, and has been one of my favorite teachers ever since. The material can be difficult, but he is very good at explaining the content, and can do it in a fun way! He makes class interesting, which helps you learn the subject better. Highly recommend for any chem course.
Rating # 3
Overview:
- Course: CHEM112
- Grade Received: C-
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
He make chemistry fun when chemistry is not fun. Although I struggled in this class it wasn't because of him he did an amazing job teaching this course. This class in general requires a lot of work just to pass.
Rating # 4
Overview:
- Course: CHEM270
- Grade Received: Not sure yet
- Overall Rating: 3.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Beware of popup quizzes. Do all your homework, it is a really good practice for exams. This course it tough, so do not be lazy.
Rating # 5
Overview:
- Course: CHEM112
- Grade Received: B+
- Overall Rating: 4.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Best professor I've ever had. I really struggle with chemistry but he has made it so easy to understand and so interesting! There are online homework assignments due before each period and he has clicker questions every class basically just to take attendance. Overall an amazing class and professor
Rating # 6
Overview:
- Course: CHEM112
- Grade Received: Not sure yet
- Overall Rating: 4.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Hands down the best chemistry professor I've ever had, really good at explaining everything you just have to pay attention.
Rating # 7
Overview:
- Course: CHEM112
- Grade Received: A-
- Overall Rating: 4.5
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Dr. Nichols is such a great chemistry professor! Not only does have the knowledge to teach those that love chemistry, he also has the patience and kindness to help those that are struggling. A homework assignment is due every day in class, and there are I Clicker questions that the whole class participates in every day. Also, secret quizzes!
Rating # 8
Overview:
- Course: CHEM370
- Grade Received: C-
- Overall Rating: 3.5
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Good teacher, but he is a hard grader. If you take him make sure you take no more than 10-12 units that semester. A lot of material.
Rating # 9
Overview:
- Course: 370
- Grade Received: A
- Overall Rating: 4.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Dr. Nichols is one of the best chemistry professors I've had!! There are no surprises on tests, everything you need to know will be on his practice exam. Overall, great teacher!
Rating # 10
Overview:
- Course: CHEM111
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Incredible professor! Tests are kind of tough but Dr. Nichols is a generous grader. Way better than the other chemistry teachers.
Rating # 11
Overview:
- Course: A
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Great Teacher. Very supportive, funny, and gets the point across. Having him as a teacher reinforced my decision to become a chem major.
Rating # 12
Overview:
- Course: 370
- Grade Received: A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Dr. Nichols is an amazing teacher. He does a good job making a difficult subject easy to understand. I would not be a chemistry major if it wasn't for him.
Rating # 13
Overview:
- Course: CHEM270
- 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:
Dr. Nichols is an awesome professor. I loved his class. He has a great sense of humor and he's obviously a brilliant scientist. It's an honor to learn from him.
Rating # 14
Overview:
- Course: CHEM112
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Great professor, makes the subject interesting! Somewhat scattered at times in lecture, but very responsive to questions. Uses clicker questions to gauge understanding. Very helpful during office hours! Overall, great professor!
Rating # 15
Overview:
- Course: CHEM100
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.5
- Course Difficulty: 1.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Easy class. Do homework assignments and come to class and you'll get at least a B. He grades on a different scale so if you get a typical B its actually an A on his scale.
Rating # 16
Overview:
- Course: CHEM111
- 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:
Dr. Nichols is my favorite! His lectures never get boring. He's such a great character and always happy! Although he's great at explaining things, chemistry is a hard class, so if you're not a genius I would recommend getting a tutor or going to his office hours. Also, he's a very generous grader!! Another reason to take his class ;)
Rating # 17
Overview:
- Course: CHEM111
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He is an amazing teacher. He is very entertaining. He lectures are easy to understand. To study for his test study your notes and the practice test. If you are ever confused go to his office hours and he will explain the problem to you in multiple ways till it makes sense. (this class maybe harder if you haven't taken chemistry before)
Rating # 18
Overview:
- Course: CHEM370
- 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:
Had him with 111, 270 and now 370. So far he is my favorite teacher at Chico, and I've been there for 2 years. You can tell he really wants his students to succeed. Explains things thoroughly and will be happy to stop and answer questions along the way. I recommend Nichols 100% especially with all the horror stories of some of the other chem profs
Rating # 19
Overview:
- Course: CHEM111
- 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:
Chemistry is a difficult subject. It's my major and I say that... But he does an excellent job of teaching the class. He's very clear in explaining material and understands that we are students, not experts. He's very helpful during office hours. Ask for help with anything and you'll get it. Friendly guy, generous grading scale. Highly recommend
Rating # 20
Overview:
- Course: CHEM111
- 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:
Creates a great environment in the class room. Funny yet extremely knowledgeable. I love how I can ask him any question and receive a simple answer. Also he is very very organized. Doesn't procrastinate in the least bit. Exams and homework are graded and handed back by the next class! The material you need to know is apparent. Highly recommended.
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