Diana Li - Camosun College, Victoria, BC

Professor: Diana Li

Department: Chemistry

College: Camosun College, Victoria, BC

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CHEM110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I found that she went through lectures VERY quickly and there was very little "teaching." She sends out emails once a week with videos you can watch and homework you can do. She gives out test templates so each test is pretty predictable. I find her hilarious - I just wouldn't take another class with her.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CHEM120
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I love chemistry, Diana makes me strongly dislike it. She only does examples in lecture and although provides practice tests, makes the questions on the test more difficult. Talks to the board not to the students, has very confusing email threads. Would avoid taking a class with her again.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CHEM100
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The key to recive good grade in Dis class is going to her review classes which before each exams. Those are really really important, because practice questions her review will exctelly be in your exam. Di is a really nice Chemistry instructor. She is friendly and helpful.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CHEM120
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Di's the greatest chemistry prof of all time... if you have a work ethic and are respectful.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CHEM110
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Diana is just okay. Very thicc accent. Her tests are fair but she sometimes subtracts 0.1 points for really minor things other teachers would ignore, gives bonus questions and lots of extra practice tests, but seriously, don't go to class just get your notes from someone who did, study from them and do the practice questions and you'll get an A.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CHEM110
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I had a tough time learning from Diana. Shes a nice person but not the best professor. I found it very tough to follow her notes and was constantly lost. She does give out a very similar practice test before midterms, meaning you can pass by studying those hard. Wouldn't recommend, especially if you struggle with chemistry.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CHEM120
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Before taking this course, make sure you have a solid understanding of chemistry. She isn't very good at explaining concepts in more than one way so if you don't get it you'll have to figure it out yourself. Diana tells you exactly what she expects on exams so show up to the lectures to get all the info!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CHEM110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Di uses email quite often and they get pretty confusing because she sends them as a thread but they're very important to follow. She clearly states what is required for the tests but she doesn't explain steps at all. oh, ALSO!!! Get ready to listen to di talk about her cat for over half the lecture period if you take this

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CHEM110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Di has an accent but you get used to it after a while. Her midterm was quite easy. She gives you a practice exam that is exactly like the real exam so as long as you study that you should do good. However, her lectures are kind of confusing and she writes super fast so it's hard to actually learn. She writes on a whiteboard and does not post on D2L

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CHEM110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She knows her stuff for sure, but there are better chem instructors at the college. She often leaves rude/condescending comments on tests if you make a mistake.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CHEM120
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Diana Is very nice, funny and respectful but when it come to teaching it is very confusing. The way she writes her notes on the board does not makes sense. You will understand it after a while. Her test are quite easy if you study from her course notes that you will have to buy. Her final exam was not what I expected so be careful...

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: CHEM110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Lectures can be overwhelming since it's a heavy course,but she is entertaining. She's organized & her notes are clear & easy to follow since she will use different colour pens. Do well in this class by following her todo homework list every week and be familiar with her course pack! Exams are straight forward if you do the homework and sample tests

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: CHEM100
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

(ACCELERATED COURSE) Diana knows her stuff very well. The problem is: we don't. Class is rarely/never interacted with , lectures go very fast and are sometimes confusing. The course pack exercises are very useful though (that is the reason why I expect a A+). Be ready to study at Home, a lot. Other than that, Di is a great person, and very funny!!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CHEM100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Doesn't teach theory. Only take if you're able teach yourself. This class is an easy A though if you follow the course pack, complete the practice tests, and can teach yourself chemistry. Ignore those who say they can't understand her accent. It's fine.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: CHEM110
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She's super nice and very funny, but she's terrible at explaining things. She assumes everyone has a high level of chemistry knowledge, so she skips or combines steps and doesn't explain how or why. Her lectures are extremely frustrating because they're just impossible to follow.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CHEM120
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Once you adjust to her teaching you realize she provides you with everything you need to succeed. If you don't like your first two midterm marks and do better on the final, she uses your best marks to make up your grade. Hard to understand sometimes so its better to sit at the front. Also, voice record the lectures so you can go back and listen

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: CHEM110
• 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:

Don't take this Chemistry class with Diana. She does not explain anything and goes through the content very fast. She's funny, but not someone you would want to have as your prof. Bottom line, try your best to avoid taking this class with her.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: CHEM120
• 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:

Everyone is so quick to bash Di. She states in her email before classes begin that if your chemistry is weak, do not take the class, she even spends 4 weeks on simple review of Chemistry 12. Some complain about not being able to understand her, the closer you sit the easier it is, ultimately I love Di, you're going to get out what you put into it.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: CHEM100
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I found that her lectures were not helpful at all. Learned best from reading through the text book & using Khan Academy at home. The lectures were painful & went very fast over subjects. Shown confusing methods for simple solutions. Only found test reviews helpful. Only attend labs + stay up to date with the course schedule & you will be fine.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: CHEM100
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

For anyone who has never taken chemistry before I highly recommend taking this with a different prof. Di goes insanely fast through the material, doesn't explain anything and doesn't clarify if you have questions. She assumes that everyone just gets the content without considering that others are really struggling to understand.