Paul Birckbichler - Slippery Rock University, Slippery Rock, PA

Professor: Paul Birckbichler

Department: Chemistry

College: Slippery Rock University, Slippery Rock, PA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CHEM337
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

no comment

Rating # 2

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

He is the perfect example of a man who hates his job and needs to retire. He said more than once that he "didn't want to be here." His tests are much harder than what he teaches in class.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CHEM108
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Birckbichler obviously hates teaching this class. He is rude and cranky all of the time. Also, he accused us of all kinds of things. I honestly learned nothing from him.

Rating # 4

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Student helper taught classes. He did not put grades in on time and had to keep reminding him. Will ask you the same questions over and over.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CHEM108
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Birckbichler is a sweet man but a horrible professor. He truly tries to explain things, but he oftentimes says the wrong things then tries to correct himself, which ends up confusing everyone. He is extremely unclear and doesn't answer questions. His intentions are good, but his actions are terrible.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CHEM107
• 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:

Dr. Birckbichler is a terrible professor, he rambles about Oklahoma and alcohol more than about Chemistry. He is not helpful and is very discouraging and rude. I transferred schools because of this man. DO NOT TAKE HIS CLASS! and transfer!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: GENCHEM
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

As a professor, Dr. B rambles a lot in class and gets off topic easily but he still covers important points. If you have questions just ask during office hours. He takes a real interest in helping students and if very nice. I'd recommend taking him if you have no qualms about visiting a teacher.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CHEM107
• 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:

Prof Birckbichler may ramble A LOT but he tries. And he cares about his students a lot too. He gives all the students a chance to succeed. If he isn't clear about something in class he will help you during office hours. Your gonna do a lot of work. But you learn a lot and his tests are straight forward unlike some other profs here. Take him!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CHEM107
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This guy should have justed stay with research & developing patents. He is a very terrible professor & rude! Just because you have a PhD, doesn't mean you should be allowed to teach. He constantly goes off topic & rambles on about random stuff--not chemistry related. If you are a serious science student, don't go to SRU--its a waste of your money.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CHEM107
• 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:

worst professor ive had in my years of school. Rambles about the easy topics, DOESNT teach the hard topics whatsoever..expects you to know what he knows. Dont waste youre time or money..I learned more in High School

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This guy is the WORST professor ever! Rambles on about nothing and his powerpoint slides pertain to absolutely nothing at all. My advice is avoid this guy and take Chem 1 with a different professor. Not worth wasting your money on this guy. I can't even believe that he is the chair of the chemistry department--thats not saying much about SRU.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This guy is the WORST professor ever! Rambles on about nothing and his powerpoint slides pertain to absolutely nothing. My advice is avoid this guy and take Chem 1 with a different professor. Not worth wasting your money on this guy. I can't even believe that he is the chair of the chemistry department--thats not saying much about SRU.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: CHEM101
• 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:

The reason i dropped my major! unclear, tedious, rambling teacher. Never clarifies anything! Asking questions wont help and leaves you even more confused. Tutoring does not help. Tests are tough and it's hard to keep up with so many assignments due at once and mostly online. Cool guy (outside of class). don't waste your time or $

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CHEM335336
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He LOVES to give a million homework assignments at once and his test questions are tricky. He made my semester completely suck, but if you get to know him outside of class he's a cool guy.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: GENBIOCHEM
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Definitely a great prof...always willing to help, all you have to do is ask...very smart and very knowledgable about chem that goes on in the real world

Rating # 16

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

No Comments

Rating # 17

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

I love this guy! I had him for gen chem lab, then for the full year of biochem. He is interested in his students and tries really hard to relate chem to everyday life. He talks a lot about nutrition, cancer, prescription drugs, and industry. You can learn a lot from him!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: CHEM
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I could have only shown up to the tests and skipped classes and I wouldn't have missed a thing. He only put up overheads that were basically copies of the book...anyone who was confused had to sort it out themselves or ask another student because he was definitely no help whatsoever.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I went into this class thinking it was going to be the worst ever but the professor made it fun. There was an opportunity for a lot of points which made an A easier. DEFINITELY sit in the front because he's quiet..if you have a question make sure to ask him because he's helpful and nice!

Rating # 20

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

He is my advisor, and I really like him! He is very helpful and understanding.