Phyllis Leber - Franklin and Marshall College, Lancaster, PA

Professor: Phyllis Leber

Department: Science

College: Franklin and Marshall College, Lancaster, PA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CHM111
• 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:

Take Professor Leber for any class if you are willing to work hard and do the assigned readings. I have had her organic class as well. She is extremely willing to help IF you are trying. If you put effort into her classes, you will do extremely well.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CHM212
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Tough professor. She's a genius. Lectures are excellent, with great explanations and very clear examples. Although she is very eager to help you in office hours, she is considerably less clear here for some reason. Follows the textbook pretty well in lecture; be sure to do the reading before each class.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: FND167
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Do you like teaching yourself? If yes, this class is for you. She doesn't teach, but she expects you to know stuff...for the final.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: FND167
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Avoid this mysterious woman at all costs unless you you're annoyed by your high GPA!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: FND167
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She may be good at teaching CHEMISTRY (organic), yes, I mean it's CHEMISTRY, but totally not environmental studies. She's so unclear about the materials. The class seemed easy but the final killed everyone. I loved environmental studies and being with nature. Sadly, this class made me decide not to continue environmental studies.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CHM211
• 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:

Leber is a wonderful person. She is adorable! and she's a great teacher who really cares about her students, IF they care about chemistry. If you're working hard, she can tell, and she'll give you the benefit of the doubt in terms of grades. I definitely recommend her for orgo.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CHM212
• 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:

A very helpful and caring professor, who knows her stuff. You need to work hard, but office hours are available all the time. Very knowledgable, especially with Orgo.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CHEM100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Not helpful, not useful. plays favorites.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CHM212
• 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:

A living encyclopedia of knowledge, Phyllis Leber is a warm and caring professor, and a dedicated scholar. Although she can be slightly out of touch with the difficulty level of the material she is teaching, she is devoted to her students and will spend as much time as needed to help them understand the concepts of Chemisty.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: FND167
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

i love her!!! shes so nice and no way as hard as people say, as long as u understand the background of the subject going in youll do great

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CHM111
• 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:

Great professor if you want to learn. Chemistry is a diffucult subject but Dr. Leber is one of the most willing people to help. She will make sure that you understand the concepts. You will have to do some work though.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: CHM111
• 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:

Leber is a little weird at times, but the lady knows her stuff. I personally think she is pretty nice, but teaching a low level chemistry class just isn't her thing. If you go and see her for one-on-one help, she gets the point across. This class was based on the foundation that you read the textbook. Read the book and will will do fine.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: CHM212
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She doesn't teach you anything you need to know for exams. The Nobel Prizes, however... Inconsistent as a grader and has anger management issues. Maybe if she was less condescending we wouldn't mind volunteering in class. Oh! Exams are at 7:30 on Tuesday mornings; Hackman isn't unlocked yet.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CHM212
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Terrible teacher. Couldn't understand what people would ask, wasted class time with topics that no one cared about and wouldn't be on the test. Although the questions on the exams were not difficult she took of points for no reason. Awful teacher, Awful woman (Thompsen and Fenlon may be harder but at least you'd learn something)

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: CHM212
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

SHE DOES NOT TEACH, you have to learn from the book, she does not teach everything that she will ask you on the test!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CHEM202
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

You'll be fine if you love chem and aren't too cute. Pretty girls, stay away: she won't be nearly as helpful or nice to you.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: CHM111
• 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. Leber is one of the most knowledgeable people at F&M. Her interest in both Chemistry and teaching is unrivaled. She is extremely dedicated to her students, and she really wants you to do well. You will be prepared for organic chemistry and the second level of general chemistry with her. You are very lucky if you have her, so work hard!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: CHEM111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Leber is a very caring woman and a good perosn at heart, but she's just confused about how to teach entry level chem. She moves way too fast and wants you to figure everything out by yourself. Going in for extra help does nothing to further your understanding. I'm sure she's a great professor for a higher level course.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: NTW143
• 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:

After having her for NTW143 and also doing summer research in her laboratory I can honestly say that Dr. Leber is one of the most wonderful, helpful and intelligent people I've ever encountered. Her knowledge of organic is extensive along with her ability to explain it to those less-aquianted with the material- which makes her an excellent prof.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: CHM211212
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

It's organic, so it's going to be hard. But Prof. Leber is there if you need extra help. She had problem sessions in 211, and she's incredibly nice overall. Her lectures are AMAZING...no notes or anything, even with all those mechanisms. One of the best profs F&M has to offer!