Richard Rosso - St. John's University, Jamaica, NY

Professor: Richard Rosso

Department: Chemistry

College: St. John's University, Jamaica, NY

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CHE1310
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

good professor. chemistry isn't easy to understand at first but it was bearable courtesy of Dr. Rosso...

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CHE1320
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Was not a huge fan -- hard to follow in lectures, only reads off powerpoint slides. Boring. The chemistry department, in general, has a rigid grading system, but he was understanding.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HON1310
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I liked Rosso because he has an engaging voice, which is great for lectures. This class is a repeat of AP chemistry, so if you did well there you should be fine. He gave EC opportunities for +5% on each exam grade. Super easy to talk to outside of class and cares about you too. Really enjoyed being in his class.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CHE1210
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

To the one who said that their class is CHE1220, according to the fall 2018 course schedule, he isn't teaching that course for this semester so I don't know where you are coming from. His notes prepared me well enough for the exams and the finals. Either you are delusional or probably you didn't study much. Nonetheless, he is a good professor.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CHE1220
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Nice teacher but hard exams. Not the professor you wanna take because never gives extra credit. Did as many practice problems as possible and reviewed material to understand the information into my head. However, his method is making me hate chemistry to be honest. Just avoid at all costs.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This guy is late and messy with everything he does, he takes off points for everything, go to him for help and he pushes you away and rushes you like you're cutting into his time to do nothing. Worst professor ever.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Awful grader, not available outside of class because he is never in his office when he says he will be, makes his exams way too hard, he doesn't teach, assumes everyone else is on his level, chastises you after exams about your grades, is never prepared for class, no notes. Don't take him.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CHE111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I tried to go to his office hours but I see it filled up with either his research students or General Chemistry students mainly. I tried to ask him questions but it seems that he wants to rush through the topic or less email response. I'm also taking other graduate courses and I'm working for the department as well. Wish Dr. Megehee taught theclass

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CHE1210
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Honestly chemistry isn't an easy subject to begin with but Dr. Rosso is such a caring professor. He'll try to help you as much as he can. The tests are department made so he doesn't make them on his own. He does prepare you well enough to pass. I read the textbook as well but you don't have to considering that his PowerPoints are a simpler version.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CHE1210
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Tests are all standardized by the department, but he does a good job preparing you for them. His lectures are helpful as he goes in detail about most things on the slides. He's a nice, helpful professor who knows his stuff and tries to help you learn it.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CHE1210
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He goes through the material too fast in class but with a small group he expains it very well.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: CHE1210
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He 's really good at explaining the concepts. Sometimes I don't even read the chapters in the textbook because he explains them really well. Overall, really nice and reliable. Will take him again!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: CHE3441
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

very understanding teacher. if you go to his office hours, he'll help whether lab reports or any other queries pertaining to inorganic class. will recommend for class.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1310
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is one of the best chem professors at st johns and is extremely understanding. GO to him if you have questions, chemistry in itself is not an easy topic but he makes it bearable.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: CHE1110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's a lecture heavy professor. By that he is mainly powerpoint. Clickers are part of your participation grade so don't forget it. He can get very boring but he can help out if you ask a question. Tests are fair, just study and review for it. He gives you a sample exam that's borderline the same

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HON1310
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Rosso was and is one of my favorite professors at this school. He's very nice and helpful and extremely caring for his students. This course was pretty similar to basic High School Chemistry so if you did alright there you should have no problems here. Wiley Plus and Orion for online HW can be annoying at times but tests were straightforward.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: CHE1220
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Rosso is a great prof. 4 tests made up by chemistry department (1 is dropped), equalling 40% of your grade. Lab is 20%, Recitation is 10%, Final is 20%, Homework 5%, & participation is 5%. His lectures may feel a little long and boring at some times, but he gets the info in your head. Great guy to speak to during office hours. Taking him again.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: HON1310
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Rosso is great, super clear. He explains everything super well. This class is hard and a looot of work but he actually makes it better. It's not an easy A, but you're better off with him than most

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: CHE1310
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Rosso was the best professor that I had during my first semester. He gives great lectures, even though it's chemistry. He gives great analogies for a better understanding. He doesn't just read everything off the slides, he takes time to explain everything important. Also, he is very approachable and an overall nice guy.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: CHE1310
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Good teacher that uses ppt slides to make lectures go by faster. Laid-back teacher that extends due dates for homework and is easy overall if you listen in class and study before exams.