Kay Calvin - Western University, London, ON

Professor: Kay Calvin

Department: Chemistry

College: Western University, London, ON

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1302
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

She goes painfully slowly in lecture. I would solve the problem and sit there for about 5-10 minutes doing nothing. Good if you're a slow learner and need every detail from the text and nothing more explained to you but if you're a fast learner and prefer to be given material beyond what is in the workbook, then don't go to this class.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1301
• 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:

Explains everything so well. She goes slowly and cares about her students. Best first year chem prof at Western

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1301
• Grade Received: D-
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Very good and clear at explaining things. She wrote the workbook so well you don't even need to go to lecture but i recommend it because she explains beautifully. A guaranteed by listening to lecture and going through workbook

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CHEMISTRY1301A
• 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:

If you attend her lectures, you'll understand everything in the workbook perfectly. That said she does nothing but go through the workbook so lectures are optional - but she does such a good job explaining it that I'd recommend going

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Chem 1301 is just easy. Do some work and A+ is guaranteed. But, I don't like this prof because she doesn't really have an official office hour. I emailed her once to ask a question that none of the TAs could answer, but she refused to answer it because it was asked via email. So yeah.. that's the only downside of this course

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1301A
• 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 Prof. Explains everything very clearly. She wants her students to succeed and helps us get there!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1100
• 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:

Amazing prof! Explains everything thoroughly and is always there for extra help. She actually cares about her students. Best prof for first year chemistry!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1100A
• 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:

AMAZING. great prof, humorous and fun.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I found Calvin to move at a very slow pace and so I often got distracted in lecture. However, she is very friendly and approachable and answered many of the questions I had when I decided to major in chemistry. She seems like a prof you would want to get to know as I expect she'd be willing to go out of her way to write a reference letter etc.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CHEM001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

katharine calvin is so beautiful I'm in love with her she is a legend a scholar and amazing! i wish i could take her home with me to put a smile on my face every night!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

shes great. her laugh is awesome

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Very strait forward. explains things clearly. gives lots of examples. however exams can be difficult.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1100
• 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:

Calvin was a great prof! Chem 1100 was super easy, 1200 was a bit more difficult but she definitely helped me in each section. She is really straight forward

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1200
• 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:

Has a distinctive laugh, and is cheerful and helpful. Quite a strict person though.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: DFSF324
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

she is helpful outside of class too. seems rude but its because she cuts straight to the point. no wasting time with this lady. and before every class she always says, "according to my watch its 12:30." - her slogan

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CHEMIDK
• 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:

She is very thorough and has a strong speaking voice. All profs should be like her

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: CHEMC120
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Not for anyone who did well in grade 12. Spends 30 minutes solving very simple problems that should take 5 minutes max on exams. I don't know about other people but she is very rude one-on-one. I had an appointment with her and showed up 5 minutes early only to be yelled at for showing up early.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1100
• 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:

Prof. Calvin is amazing! She really explains everything very clearly, and is always willing to help you out. She refers to how she approached the material when she was in school and it really helps! The course itself is quite difficult, but having Prof. Calvin puts you one step ahead!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

She's sick, a real nice prof

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1100
• 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:

Excellent prof. Thoroughly answered all of the questions, and followed all of the examples and notes from the textbook. Very easy to follow along and very approachable. The course can be a bit challenging, so make sure to keep up on the work.