Steve Kirschner - Austin Community College, Austin, TX

Professor: Steve Kirschner

Department: Chemistry

College: Austin Community College, Austin, TX

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1312
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He has a very straightforward teaching style so you know exactly what to study, and gives plenty of chances to earn points. There are also test retakes. It made the class less stressful for me so I could focus on learning the material. He's very funny with some wild stories to share. No pre or post work for the labs which was great. Good prof

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1302
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Easy A if you show up and listen. Professor is a funny guy and very intelligent.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CH1312
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Extremely smart and hilarious professor. He writes on the board, so you will need to come to class to take notes. Missing out a class will really affect your understanding on the chapter. Test questions are similar to homework questions. Take good notes cause they will help you A LOT! Hardest part of this class was to understand his handwriting.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1312
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Yeah he jokes a lot but he's a really good professor. Explains everything very clear and is very helpful in your understanding of the material. His tests are a breeze if you pay attention in class and if you do then you don't need the book at all.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1112
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I took him for lab and he's really great. He doesn't require you to buy a lab manual and prints all the labs himself the day of. The lab reports are not complicated because he explains everything really clearly.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Horrible instructor

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Too many jokes said very few work and very little explanation awful instructor easy class

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1311
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Unfortunately Dr Kirschner didn't lean towards memorization a lot. He never would post the homework online and would tell a lot of stories in class which were not helpful. His lab is easy but I highly do not recommend him if you are planning to take ochem. He doesnt give you that much homework problems which is annoying.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1305
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

This man makes it very apparent and clear cut what he's trying to teach you. He has a story for every occasion. Show up for class and the rest is easy. The notes he puts on the chalkboard are exactly whats on the test. His only downfall is that he has the handwriting of a 2nd grader. Aside from all of that he's an awesome professor to have!!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1305
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I adore Kirschner. I'm taking intro chem. He writes everything on the board. He tells funny stories, which give your brain a minute to process what you wrote and provide comic relief. His tests are short and easy if you take notes and go over them. You won't need to crack a book. Take his lab, too. He's a lovely person. I hope he lives to 100!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1312
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

This guy is so awesome and so helpful and so hilarious. He makes students so confident and tells a lot of funny jokes.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1301
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Dr. K is AMAZING! If you are having anxiety about taking a science course he is the teacher for you. He works really well with his students and he always finds a way to explain things if you don't understand. He tells a lot of stories but I found that it helps when it comes to remembering the material. Best prof. ACC has!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1312
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I can't imagine how any science major could take this class and get anything but an A.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1312
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Great professor I ever have in ACC! HW worth 200 points but he offers 300 points in total test worth 800 points; he offers test retake no quiz, no trick on the test, he will tell you what will be on the test he is a really funny guy! You will hear a lot of his stories! if you can, better take his lab, too. the lab is super easy! highly recommended!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1305
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Good professor does get off topic. Writes everything on board and handwriting is hard to read. Write everything down and do you work and you will be fine. Test can be retaken. Gives lots of extra credit.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1305
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Kirschner is a professor who loves what he does. Though he gets off topic often to tell stories, it would be nice to stay focused on the subject. But when he is lecturing, it is very easy to understand and to learn. His handwriting is hard to read and his labs are all hand written. You can retest to help your grade, do your work and youll pass!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1305
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He is a great teacher who loves to tell stories throughout class.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1312
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I am at UT AUSTIN NOW!! I had a better time with Kirschner's Chem 2 vs some new professor for Chem 1 who enjoyed seeing the class fail. Why? Because Kirschner is a superior professor. Test retakes. He works out exact problems WITH THE CLASS and never throws you to the wolves. If you straight up studied exactly what was on the board :) Easy 90+.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1412
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Funny and a nice guy. Rarely in his office and not much help when he is. He writes on a chalkboard and you can barely read it sometimes, he gives really simple examples and HW problems then throws curveballs in the tests that you've never seen. Down played the final lab quiz and it was super hard i think everyone failed it. doesn't take roll.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1302
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Amazing professor! If you don't need to actually KNOW chemistry and just need an easy A for a credit this is the class to take. The professor allows you to retake any and all tests with no penalty. There is no reason you should not get an A in this class. He is also the funniest person I have ever learned from.