Nancy Crispen - San Diego City College, San Diego, CA

Professor: Nancy Crispen

Department: Chemistry

College: San Diego City College, San Diego, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CHEM200
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I am not sugar coat anything. Her classes are hard as hell but what she is really doing is preparing you for the next level. Her 152 class is awesome but 200 is kinda challenging. If you are going to take her just do it for 152 because for 200 and 201 she is really tougher than I thought. I got a B on both 152 lecture and Lab. C for 200 Lab

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CHEM152
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

(part 2): Her lectures are based off her lecture packet , requires iclicker to answer multiple choice questions. Homework comes from blackboard and online tutor. Items you need for class and lab: iclicker, lecture packet, online tutor, student lab notebook, lab manual, lab coat, goggles, and special combination lock. overall money cost are high

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CHEM152
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

What you are getting into (part 1): She is unorganized and returns papers a week later after turning them in. For her labs, she returns lab papers at least 4 weeks later after turning them in (not joking) which makes it hard to correct mistakes without knowing you are making them. Makes you feel bad when asking for help and leave regret asking

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CHEM152
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Did not believe the reviews and thought everyone was being too soft , but in reality she is one of the worst teachers ive ever taken. She unorganized , never returns graded homework so you dont even know if youre doing it right and is incredibly rude when asked questions . I would take any other teacher if i was you

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CHEM201
• Grade Received: D
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

beyond unorganized. too old to remember what she was talking about. gives back papers last week of class. grades work considering every single grammar error. grades lab off of how results are? when the lab techs mess up concentrations on solutions. worst experience ever. 9 people left in lab. i never want to see her again in my life. waste of time.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CHEM152
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Do not take this class if you are not working. This was the hardest class to pass. She gives too much homework(online) and homework(book) and her pop quizzes are hard,even if you do study. Her study guide for exams are not helpful, they are more like objectives. She also gives back homework like 3-4 weeks. My suggestion is to study the book.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CHEM152
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

By far the most difficult instructor I encountered in my scholastic career. Does NOT give homework back quick enough (about 3-4 weeks late, you have no idea if you're doing the material right). Spent some money for tutoring and since I'm a veteran I'm able to request to get re-imbursed.. long story short, she wouldn't sign the paper to help me out.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CHEM152ANDL
• Grade Received: D
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

For the lecture class, tests and quizzes are heavy and points are taking off of little mistakes. The amount of homework assigned is crazy. If you plan on taking her class you must ensure to use your time wisely, and prepare for tests way ahead of time. For the lab, you really want to complete all prep pages and reports so the test will come up EZ

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CHEM151
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Very tough. Harsh grader. Expects you to know the answers to your questions. It is pretty ridiculous for an intro class how much work and how hard the exams are. Definitely do not make your first choice.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CHEM152
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

She can be very curt (almost rude) when answering questions you may have. She assigns lots of HW both written and online. Be prepared to spend 15 hours a week studying. She will go over material once, and then by the next class she will expect you to quiz on it. Her tests are no joke. Her grading on those tests is even less funny. DO NOT RECCOMEND!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CHEM152
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

If you are going to take this class, join the MESA program!!!!! It will help you immensely. She doesn't hand back graded homework before quizzes or tests, so you don't really know what you're doing right or wrong. She counts off for little things like equal signs on tests. Join MESA program + go to her office hours for help! Tough grader!Good luck!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: CHEM152ANDL
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Mrs. Crispen is a very sweet person. She loves chemistry and loves to see students succeed.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: CHEM152ANDL
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This is not a class for an easy A. She expects a lot from you at the very beginning. Expect a lot of homework but not a lot of feedback so up to you if you are learning the material. Get used to all nighters if you are taking both her lecture and lab. She does teach valuable lesson though; college is no joke. Be diligent! I survived with 2 A's.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CHEM152
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

A bad teacher nearly half the class left because it was too hard. The tests are really hard and she is a tough grader

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: CHEM152ANDL
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This class either makes you or breaks you. The tests are intense, lots of word problems. Little mistakes really add up. Additionally the course builds on itself -so you have to be on your game. She can be abrupt sometimes but if you go to her office hours and be cordial with her, you'll benefit.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: 152
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Mrs. Crispen is not a professor I would ever recommend, for anyone. She expects too much in too little time, assigns way too much homework, and exams are beyond difficult. If you don't know one thing, it makes you fall really behind. She doesn't help and makes you feel like an idiot when asking a question. This class is not for average students.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: CHEM152ANDL
• Grade Received: F
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

i took this class for my nursing major. made me think twice about if i choose the right major. she will answer you sarcastically if you ask a question. she will not help you with homework nor during office hours. she reads off the ppt which is the exact same as the book she makes you buy that she wrote. she'll take points off for any little thing.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: CHEM201
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Ms. Crispen is really nice. You need to have solid algebra skills or you will struggle. 201 is really different than 200, there's more calculations involved and less theoretical stuff. It's not too hard to pass since she drops a test and some hw's, but if you want an A, you will have to work for it. The course material is not too fun, sadly.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: CHEM152
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Level: Extremely Hard!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: CHEM100
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

She is tough, goes through lectures quickly and expects a basic understanding of principles as the class goes on. She may snap at you, grades tough, & post things late on blackboard. If you're dedicated to working hard, you'll be ok, but trust me, it won't be easy or stress-free. Got C's the whole semester, but ended up w a B. Hang in there!