Edward Voigtman - University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA

Professor: Edward Voigtman

Department: Chemistry

College: University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CHEM112
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Go to lecture! The OWLs will help your grade so do all of them too! His scale is reasonable so even though its hard class you can still do well. Out of all the Chem 112 professors he is your best bet for a good grade.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: 111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Awful professor and so rude. Do not take!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CHEM112
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He is one of the most boring teachers I've ever had. He screams at you if you have your phone out in class. His lectures are boring and confusing. His tests are difficult. Unless you are already good at chemistry I would not suggest taking his class.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CHEM112
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

A lot of people seem to think he's an awful teacher - I managed an A in Chem 111 with Voigtman and probably will in 112. Instead of assigning you weekly homework he opens all of the homework that is due for the next exam so you can do it on your own time. Attendance is optional so I only go when I have trouble understanding concepts.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CHEM112
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

For my course, at least, Voigtman rarely scaled grades. He talksemails his students very condescendingly, and there's little reward (or chance for) class participation. The tests he gives are significantly harder than the practice exams, as well.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CHEM111
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He doesn't want to get to know his students. He talks down on you like you're supposed to know the material and you're dumb if you don't. Would not recommend him at all.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: 111
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

You probably don't have to go to class if you don't want to because he doesn't take attendance, but he does explain the material better than the book so I would recommend going. He may seem intimidating but don't be scared to go to his office hours if you have a question, he's not mean just be respectful. Also he always ends up burning magnesium.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: 111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He's a nice guy in person, but comes off as intimidating. His policies are clear-cut, and his grading policy is very fair. There's generous grade inflation, and his lectures are great for understanding the material, although he goes into maybe a bit more depth than necessary for some equations. You can get an AB if you do the assignments .

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CHEM111112
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I took his Chem 111 course in the fall and am currently taking 112. He knows a lot, maybe too much for a intro course but he is very specific in lecture and always willing to help clarify. He's always giving great examples and walking through example problems. If you do the OWLs and pay attention in lecture, this class is a very easy A.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CHEM111
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Honestly speaking, he is a pretty terrible person in terms of teaching. But he gives out easy extra credit! 10 points added to your test score! And drops 2 questions after the test get 2 questions wrong and still scores a 100. PLUS attendance is not mandatory. You can learn everything online on CHEM OWL. Easy A. SERIOUSLY.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: 111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Voigtman is without a doubt the worst professor I've had at UMass. He deviates from the practice exams as the real ones are orders of magnitude more difficult and complex. . OWLs are long and tedious but I have no complaints there. They help you learn the material. But Voigtman is condescending and vain. Would stay away

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: CHEM111
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Refuses to answer questions. Tests are obnoxiously hard. Probably the most vain professor i've ever had, and frequently cancels his office hours. AVOID AT ALL COSTS

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: CHEM111
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

It's clear that professor voigtman knows a lot of chemistry. He doesn't teach it all that well though. There are no longer pyramid exams or extra credit for this class. What you get is what you get. If possible, take bianconi instead. She is at least fair at grading by giving pyramid exams and extra credit. Avoid voigtman at all cost

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CHEM111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I thought Voigtman was a really fantastic professor. He explained everything fully in class and anything I didn't understand, homework clarified very well. His grading policy is very fair and he always gives at least two practice exams before any exam. If you stay on top of your work, you will be successful in this class.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: CHEM111
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

You will have a very hard time passing this course, learning and understanding the material if you have not taken AP Chemistry in high school. The professor lectures through material too quickly and makes you feel stupid if you ask a question he assumes you should already understand everything. Tests are tough and there is a lot of homework.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CHEM111
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Voigtman is the type of professor that's a good person, but knows too much to be a good professor. He goes through the slides super fast and although they're posted online, he doesn't explain things super clear. Only positive thing is that he gives alot of extra credit, one of the only reasons why I actually passed.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: CHEM111
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

It's obvious that he knows a lot about chemistry. However, he is a very difficult grader. Labs and OWL assignments are meant to boost your grade, but the exams are very tough. The practice exams are much easier than the OWL exams. Study a lot and utilize the SI sessions! He goes through the lectures quickly, and is unapproachable if you need help.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: CHEM111
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

If you put in the effort to study for the tests and follow along in class you will do fine. He offers lots of extra credit and counts OWLs more than the other professors do for this class. All in all I found the class to be very fair and him to be engaging and interesting in lectures.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: CHEM112
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

This class is a joke, so I'm not sure why people think 112 is a hard class because 'math'. If you understand algebra, you should be good. He practically spoon feeds you all the questions he could ask you on the test (with different numbers of course).

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: CHEM111
• 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:

Covers the material way too fast. He is confusing and rude to the students. Speaks in a monotonous voice. I used to love chemistry, but after this class, I can't say I love it anymore.You'll put in the effort and still get low marks on your exams.