George Kabalka - University of Tennessee - Knoxville, Knoxville, TN

Professor: George Kabalka

Department: Chemistry

College: University of Tennessee - Knoxville, Knoxville, TN

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CHEM360
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Kabalka is the man! He is easily the best professor I've had here at UT. He uploads all the old exams with answers, so you always know what to expect (most of them are very similar to the real exam you'll take). He grades every exam himself, and he understands that organic questions have multiple answers, and as long as it makes sense, full credit.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CHEM360
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I LOVE HIM!!! TAKE HIM!!!! theres no room for error, and its not an easy class, but his class is soooo doable!! TAKE TAKE TAKE TAKE HIM!! His last semester teaching is going to be spring 2016, so take him while u can.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: 360
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Overall awesome professor. Very bright, very experienced. Makes lectures interesting, to me as a chem major anyway. Biggest drawback is the total lack of course curve, can really hurt GPA if you aren't willing to put in the work. If you are, however, his class is a very positive experience.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: 360
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Kabalka is the best science professor at UT. He only has 3 exam grades and homework to count for your final grade, but if you well on the exams and do all the homework, you will get an A. Just study the powerpoints he posts on blackboard and do the practice exam, and you should be fine. Definitely recommend taking him for Orgo chem!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: 360
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

There are only 3 tests include the final for a semester, so you better do well in all of them to be able to get an A. His grade are just 3 tests and homeworks. No extra credit, no clicker, no attendance. But to be honest, his test are fairly easy. an homeworks are short.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CHEM350
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Kabalaka is a great professor. Always go to class and don't ignore the suggested homework questions - they will only help you. If you don't understand something go to his office because he is always willing to help students who are trying. There is no getting around the fact that this class is hard but totally doable

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CHEM350
• 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:

Great teacher and very nice guy. Definitely recommend him for O-Chem, but do not take this course lightly because it's still tough, good teacher or not!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CHEM350
• 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:

Arguably the best professor in this school. Very nice, and makes for great covnersation. Class is interesting and he's very reasonable. Bonus: He showed us how to make meth.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CHEM350
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Its organic, but Kabalka does a great job of making things manageable. Gives out several practice tests and they match up well enough to get you a fair grade. The best part is that he accidentally says halrarious things about chemistry.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CHEM350
• 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:

Dr. Kabalka is the best choice for Organic Chem. He tests over the necessary fundamentals and doesn't try to trick or deceive you. Organic takes a lot of work, but he makes it as smooth as possible.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CHEM350
• 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:

Dr. Kabalka is very clear about exactly what you need to know for organic chem. He gives you his exams with and without answers from the past several years to study for, USE THEM--if you do well on the practice tests you will know exactly what to expect on the exams! Great professor!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: CHEM350
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Kabalka is the MOST FAIR science professor I've had in college. Tests are straight-forward. No tricks. His teaching style is old-school. All lecture and explanations. I went to SI twice a week but never did the HW--still made an A minus. Put in the time and keep up with the work and you will not regret it.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: CHEM350
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I knew O-Chem would be hard, but I felt like he made it harder than what it should have been. He knows what he is talking about I just do not believe that he is good at teaching the material. There is a guy on Youtube who teaches O-Chem better (explains more; not attempts to explain through examples). Studied hardcore for the final & still failed.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CHEM350
• 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:

He makes organic chemistry easy! Super nice guy, only a little awkward to approach some times.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: CHEM350
• 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:

If you have a chance to take him then do it! He's a great professor. 3 tests make your grade, but as long as you go to class or see him during office hours for help you should be fine.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CHEM350
• 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:

LOVE THIS MAN..... He is awesome, by far the best O-Chem teacher out there. If you have to beg, borrow, steal, do what ever you can to take his class. You will not be disappointed.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: CHEM350
• 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:

I love Dr. Kabalka. If you have to take Chem 350 take him or you will regret it. His tests are straight forward while still making you think. Only 3 grades (2 exams and 1 final) count toward your final grade, so there's no room for messing up. He's always there to help and I love organic because of him.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: CHEM350
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Kabalka is funny, witty, and extremely intelligent. The first test will be easy, the second terrible, and the third in between those two. There are ONLY 3 grades in this class, however Kabalka is totally worth taking. He is the best and easiest O-Chem teacher at UT. His old tests are basically copies of his new tests. Study your a** off !

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: CHEM350
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

If you have to take organic, make sure it's with Kabalka. He is the best organic teacher at UT and doesn't try to trick you on exams. He even gives you access to his old exams which are very useful study tools! If you don't take Kabalka for O-chem you will regret it

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: CHEM350
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

A very good teacher, but his grading system is very unforgiving to any mistakes you make. No curve at all in his class, though an A is attainable, but very difficult. Probably the best O chem teacher, but his tests and grading scale are too unforgiving. If youre more interested in learning the material for the MCAT than your grade, take Kabalka.