George Eastland - Saginaw Valley State University, University Center, MI

Professor: George Eastland

Department: Chemistry

College: Saginaw Valley State University, University Center, MI

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CHEM111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I had a great experience with Dr. Eastland. I understand people's negative comments in a sense because he can be off-putting if you don't make an effort to understand the material. This guy has been here for 40+ years and doesn't like excuses. Show up, take notes, you'll do well on the tests. Simple, great class.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CHEM111L
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I struggle with math and chemistry and I really struggled in his class. Hes not very good at explaining HOW to do the problems. Very nice guy and easy to get along with but I wouldnt advise taking him if your not good at chemistry.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CHEM111L
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

As for in the lab he's a great professor. He accepts questions and is always walking around and available to help you if you get stuck. Generally a nice guy and can be understanding if you forget your lab sheets once he'll let you turn in a separate paper. Safety of course is #1. There are no make up labs. Overall, would recommend.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CHEM111L
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He will explain things if you just keep bothering him. Otherwise he acts like you are dumb. Most people in our lab were afraid to ask him questions

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CHEM111
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Gives 6 tests. All tests come from the powerpoint. Does not do a good job of explaining where formulas or anything come from. His method is to just memorize everything. The one good point is that he rarely gives multiple choice, so there is plenty of partial credit on tests.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CHEM111L
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Eastland was a great professor. Was very helpful in lab if you had a question. Great to just talk to as well.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CHEM111
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's honestly the worst professor I have had thus far at SVSU. He's incredibly rude and when you ask a question he acts like you should already know it and rolls his eyes. Called me names almost every class period and basically treats you like you're incredibly dumb. I would advice you don't take chem 111 with him.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CHEM111L
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher! He's very sweet and nice during your labs. He will help you out as much as you need to get to the answer. You actually learn in his class. It's more of an independent class with your partner.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CHEM111
• 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:

Doesn't go very deep into explaining the underlying causes for why things are happening. Reads the lecture from the powerpoint every day. Goofy and lighthearted. the class would be very easy if you are already comfortable with basic chem. He's a lot more helpful outside of class

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CHEM111L
• 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:

It was quite a grueling lab but that is also in part to me having a different chem teacher than him. My chem class was bad and led to me being unprepared. He will help to an extent if you ask but its not very genuine help. Ended up with an a only because my partner was good and if you do an extra lab at the end he will drop your lowest grade

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CHEM 111
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

he skips steps needed in a process, likes to over challenge students, He puts his power points up and just reads the slides in a manner that is hard to understand

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: 111
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

For CHEM 111 I would go with him all the way up. he knows what are you going to take with you for your future and gives what is best for you. no need to buy the book if you take notes and attend all classes. tests needs a guy who knows how to study and aware about his future. He is always ready to help and make sure to meet him face to face ...

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: CHEM105
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Mixed review. He can be unpredictably moody (he's 76yrs old), funny, truly offensive, or full of praise and support. I mouthed back at his cockiness, but he took it as playful banter. Personality aside- his PP slides have frequent mistakes and he doesn't fix them for the next semester so pay attn. Available to students outside class.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CHEM111L
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I have taken numerous science labs, and the CHEM 111 Lab with Professor Eastland was by far the worst I've experienced. The professor is is very unwilling to help students. I am a high performing student, so lack of motivation is not fueling this review. If you are not highly confident in your chemistry abilities, AVOID.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: CHEM105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Apparently this was the first time the course was offered and the professor is use to teaching Chem 111, but he is very intelligent, but disorganized with his slides. Students had to keep correcting him and he corrected himself multiple times. Doing recommended homework problems if no prior experience with chemistry is a must.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CHEM112
• 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:

Very helpful, tests are hard, but he tells you exactly what the questions are going to be question by question. He's a very good professor, I'd recommend him.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: CHEM111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Eastland is just about as good as chemistry professors come. He's really knowledgeable and he's really helpful. If you get the chance to take one of his classes, do it!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: CHEM111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He is a nice guy but his tests are hard and there isn't any graded work, and there are only a few tests. his class is hard to pass!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: CHEM112
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Eastland is a very smart man, but the class is very hard. There are 6 very hard tests, and an ACS final. He let's you drop one test, but you will need to stuff hard for this class. I am an all A student, and I got a B-.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: CHEM111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

His tests are EXTREMELY hard. There are only 6 tests, the final is cumulative, and no hw or extra credit points. You have to study. I got a C and im an all A student. You will never use the textbook, you have to go to class, and take a lot of notes. All i have to say is good luck.