D.K. Johnson - SUNY Geneseo, Geneseo, NY

Professor: D.K. Johnson

Department: Science

College: SUNY Geneseo, Geneseo, NY

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ORGO2
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Take orgo with him if you can, it's a very fast paced class, but he has very clear expectations in the class and wants you to do well. 4 tests, final, and 4 quizzes (with the option of being group quizzes for extra credit). He lectures well and makes sheets with only what you need to memorize, do the practice tests and sheets!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CHEM213
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Unless you are preparing for the MCAT or genuinely interested in chemistry, take someone else. Goes through material incredibly fast, writes about 6 pages of handwritten notes each class and doesn't post them later if you can't keep up. Mumbles and hardly tries to interact with the class, just so he can get through all the material

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CHEM213
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. J is easily one of the most OG professors on campus. He is very helpful at office hours and really wants all his students to understand organic chemistry

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CHEM211
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Boy, was this a tough class. Organic Chemistry was a struggle, but Johnson is in all honesty a very fair professor. The key to this class is not falling behind. Hit the ground running, and do the "recommended" (pretty much required) homework every single day. Study hard and this class won't be so bad. Tough grader, but does implement a curve.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CHEM213
• 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:

Great orgo professor and very fair with exams. He is a little awkward but is awesome at lecturing. He is definitely one of the best teachers I have had at Geneseo, not because hes "easy", but because he does a great job at teaching his students. Orgo is not an easy class, but Johnson makes it bearable. Practice exams are similar to in class exams.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ORGO1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

AWESOME ORGO PROFESSOR. TAKE HIM. Unlike many teachers at this school, he teaches you EVERYTHING he wants you to know so you can use the book as just a supplement to your studying. Take home quizzes and practice tests are similar to the tests in content/format, and all of the tests are completely fair. Not the most personable guy.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ORGOLAB
• 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:

Straightforward and helpful, if a little dull. Lab demands a lot of work and self-direction. Attendance at the pre-lab lecture is mandatory. Johnson's pre-lab is incredibly useful, so pay attention. Do all recommended readings and study for the lab final.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CHEM211
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

hands down the best orgo professor you can take. KEEP UP WITH THE WORK, especially for the third exam (it is considerably more challenging than the others). make sure you understand the quiz before tests (it is take-home) and the practice exams that he posts online. if you can do these, you'll do well on the tests. not impossible to get an A at all

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ORGOI
• 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:

AWESOME professor. Deserves an award. Orgo is supposed to be a very difficult class but he makes it easy to learn, I highly recommend him.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ORGO1
• 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:

I go to class. I do the homework right after. The quizzes are take home. They are the same format as tests. I currently have an A. It is not that hard after doing the HW and occasionally going to office hours.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ORGO220
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I had him for both semesters of orgo. Had to work hard to get an A both semesters..but..what do you expect with orgo? Johnson has been my favorite proff so far.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ORGO12
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

DJ is great... anyone who gives him a bad rating is simply lazy. Orgo is no joke regardless of the teacher... so plan on studying a ton to do well regardless of which professor you take but he is very fair... much more fair than Christina from what i hear. Also.. if you have trouble... go to the tutor Adam.... hes a great deal of help!

Rating # 13

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Very clear and concise notes and his tests are quite fair. He never puts anything you've never seen before on the exams. He is very shy, but once you get to know him, he is genuinely nice and wants to help you if you have trouble (office hours!) Orgo is naturally tons of work, but if you study hard and keep up with the work, his tests are doable!

Rating # 14

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

absolutley great professor. For those of you deciding between Johnson and Christina, take Johnson! Organic chem is naturally hard but his tests are extremely fair, and he gives the most clear lectures i've ever experienced. he's very nice and very approachable. knows his stuff too. all around great prof. take him!

Rating # 15

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Dude, whatever you do- DON'T cry in his office. I saw a few people who did, and it's so sad. I don't think this man pities anyone in particular, nothing but a FAIR and SQUARE guy.

Rating # 16

Overview:

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

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

DK is just too cool for school. Seriously :)If you like logic and wit, take orgo with DK. If you're lazy and not too clever, take Christina.If you're in between lazy and witty, take Helms.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: CHEM211213
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

If you do the optional problems he assigns, stay up to date with your readings, and go to class, it's not impossible to get an A. His tests are extremely fare, never any surprises.

Rating # 18

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Awesome professor, very coherent and the way he explains things makes you understand it easily. Tests are kind of deep though.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: CHEM213
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

DK is a cool guy, hard to get used to-he mumbles and avoids eye contact, yet you still like him. it's weird. his tests are fair. personally i think he's adorable, and he has this weird shy charm. he's nice in his office, for the most part, as long as you go to him w/ specific issues.

Rating # 20

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Dave J has the reputation for being the hardest organic professor. I think he's phenomenal and very helpful. Like someone said, it takes work for an A. If you fail, you deserve it, because Johnson can't make it any easier. Seriously, he's a great teacher, and I really liked him.