William Killian - Ferris State University, Big Rapids, MI

Professor: William Killian

Department: Science

College: Ferris State University, Big Rapids, MI

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CHEM103
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Amazing professor, always offers extra help, however, don't skip class because you'll miss about 1 or 2 chapters which is major in the science field. Also, don't be late or he will crack jokes on you in front of the class and keep it pushing like nothing was ever said lol. He follows his syllabus exactly. Overall, I'm HORRIBLE at science & I passed

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CHEM121
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great guy!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CHM121
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Killian is a great professor and he will doing anything to help you pass his class. Ignore that review from jan 26 2018. That person does not know what they are talking about.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CHEM121
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He isn't accessible outside of class- my first day of class he said, "I don't have an office phone, I don't have an email if you want to get ahold of me come talk to me." and then he didn't show up to his own office hours. Had bronchitis and he told me not to come to class because I was contagious and still wouldn't let me make up an exam I missed.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CHEM121
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took Chem 121 over the summer, so with it being a summer course jammed into 8 weeks I thought it was somewhat easy. You had to go to class, take notes, and pay attention in order to do well. The exams were right off of the notes and there was quizzes during lab each week. The homework was not mandatory. I thought he was a great professor.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CHEM121
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

WOW! THE BEST PROFESSOR IN THE GENREAL CHEMISTRY DEPARTMENT! Even tho the course is very hard he will do everything possible to make you pass the class! if u can get him it will make ur life! HE IS THE BEST!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CHEM121
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

If I could take Killian again I ABSOLUTELY would. He really cares about his students and whether or not they are learning. His lectures are fun and easy to understand, just make sure you take good notes! If you have any questions his is available and loves to help!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CHEM121
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great professor who really cares about his students. He's willing to help anyone who wants to put the work in. That being said there is a lot of work, but it's chemistry, so if you need to know the material it's all for your benefit. 4 exams, 1 final, and labs graded out of 10 points weekly. No graded homework. No power-points. Take good notes.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CHEM121
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

If you don't go to class regularly I promise you he'll notice, he's really entertaining, which is nice because lectures seem long, I wish he taught Chem 122, I'd definitely take him again

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CHEM121
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Killian is an amazing professor that actually cares about his students. His tests are quite tough and need a lot of studying outside of class but he also gives you homework problems that are not due but very helpful for the test. He's a hilarious guy and actually cares a lot about his students and is always willing to help.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CHEM121
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Killian was a great teacher. Easy to understand and approachable outside class. He was very clear on what was expected and was an easy grader on labs.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: CHEM121
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He was entertaining

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: CHEM121
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is an awesome professor. He is very funny and energetic during lectures. If you do the problems assigned and go to lectures you will do fine in his class. Also very willing to help you when you come to his office. I would take him for 122 if he was teaching it.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CHEM121
• 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:

Comments on here are pretty accurate. I just had him for Chemistry 121 and he's a hell of a guy. Hilarious and very helpful (Had a 99% pre-final grade). Do the recommended problems he assigns and show up to class and you'll be fine. Too bad he doesn't teach Chem 122 or I would take him again in a heart beat.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: CHEM121
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Killian has great energy while teaching his class. He suggests plenty of homework for each chapter, but I recommend reading the chapter as well and doing the sample problems within the text. I thought his tests were tough, but fair. Go to class and take plenty of notes. If you have questions, he's easy to approach and fun to talk to.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CHEM121
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

One of my favorite professors as Ferris; definitely makes hard concepts easy to understand. He goes through the book for you and teaches faster and simpler ways. It is a tough subject so you have to study and do the homework, but he is always there to help you. Go to the room next to his office and you'll be sure to find a great study group.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: CHEM121
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher who really knows what he is talking about. He teaches what is on the test and is more than helpful in lab and lecture. He made difficult concepts easy to understand. His tests aren't that hard but if you aren't great with Chemistry then you should study.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: CHEM121
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's probably my favorite professor so far. He's pretty funny, not monotone, and he is great at helping students. If you go to office hours or ask him questions during lab days, he will help you with no problem. He makes sure to use the book a lot since it is required to have and is expensive to buy.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: CHEM121
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Fun professor, even though the homework isn't required, I would suggest doing it. It helps a lot! He is always there to help if you have questions. Seems to really care about his students too!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: CHEM121
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Takes the most difficult concepts and makes it sound easy to do. Very helpful.