Alan Jircitano - Pennsylvania State University - Erie, Erie, PA

Professor: Alan Jircitano

Department: Science

College: Pennsylvania State University - Erie, Erie, PA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CHEM112
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is very caring and really wants his students to succeed. HOWEVER, the lectures are boring and if you do not have a good attention span you doze off.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CHEM110
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

His lectures are extremely boring, but the homework and tests are fairly easy when compared to others.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CHEM110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Make sure you get your daily problems checked in his office hours, it will save you a lot of points on stupid mistakes. He will take off points for even the most minor mistake so being perfect is necessary to getting a perfect grade. Work hard and the class will turn out ok.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CHEM112
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Jircitano is exactly what you look for in a professor teaching a difficult subject. He is almost always available to answer questions, whether it be after class or in his office. Lectures are clear and concise, and he often states what to prepare for on exams. Still, the class gives what you put into it. Great professor overall.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CHEM110
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very smart guy,,, (or robot).Get ready to study. Very boring chem lectures every day. He tries really hard and he knows what he is talking about but what he is talking about and what we are tested on aren't always linear. If you are not a chem wiz, I suggest taking chem 108 with 110, if not, find a tutor or some smart friends.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CHEM112
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Alan Jircitano is an excellent Chemistry professor. He knows the subject extremely well. I took him for Chem 112. Chem 112 had a lot more difficult topics in it than the previous chemistry course. But he made it easier to understand. I recommend taking him if you can. He teaches General Chemistry and Inorganic Chemistry.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CHEM110
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. J knows his stuff, but chemistry is a hard subject to learn. You have to put the work into the daily problems and study hard for the tests, but it's worth it for the good grade. If you go to him during office hours he will check your daily problems for you to make sure it is right. If you approach him for help he will help.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CHEM110
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

His lectures are so boring to listen to. It made me not want to be in class at all. His grading is very strict and if you do something your way, not his way, you will get graded hard. If you can pay attention to his lectures and do the exam reviews and homeworks, you should be fine.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CHEM112
• Grade Received: D
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Grades the daily problems super hard, moves through material way too quickly, and makes the tests extremely difficult. Lectures are super boring

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CHEM112
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

A really socially awkward guy but I swear you'll become fond of him by the end of the semester. Really has a passion for chemistry and is knowledgeable in his field. Exams are important as the are your only grade aside from daily problems. If you study DPs and practice exams you will pass. If you need help go to office hours as he is very helpful!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CHEM112
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Yes, he makes you work hard and you must do well on tests because they are your only grades, but if you seek help outside of class you should have no difficulty. He was clear with his explanations and the daily problems help. I would have received a higher grade if I reached out to him more and if I knew there were few assignments in this class.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: CHEM112
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher, made me work hard for the semester ended up with an A. felt very accomplished at the end.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: CHEM110
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Really great professor for chem110. Willing to help with daily problems during his office hours. His review packets are pretty close to what you will see on an exam. He talks very softly so it may be hard to hear his lectures if you sit in the back of the room.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CHEM110
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Overall, Jircitano was a good teacher. For daily problems, he's usually clear on exactly what he wants for them, but there were a few where you might be a little confused. If you take notes and pay attention while doing the daily problems, you will get an A in the class. Tests were fairly easy, final was really easy. You don't need the book.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: CHEM110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He seems like a nice guy outside of class, that is the only positive feedback that i can give the man. For starters, he has an awful grading system. You can get the answer right, but if you dont do the problem exactly how he wants it done, then you will get no credit. You dont have nearly enough time to take the exams & his lectures are unclear.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CHEM112
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Ridiculous methodical grading. Received an F for writing a lab report that was six pages and had every requirement and more than he was asking for. Friend wrote a one page report and got an 85%. Tests are long and sometimes require more time than the class period. No extra time given.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: CHEM112
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Super cool professor, he is very intelligent. Go to his office hours and he will help you. It's amazing how much he loves Chemistry and how much he enjoys teaching it to his students. I would recommend this professor! He is hard, but you learn a lot and he's always there to help you. Nerdy professors are the best!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: CHEM112
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great professor over all, will do anything in his power to help and makes his office hours work for any student. Nice guy, treat him with respect and he'll do the same. Tests are challenging, but very fair. Know the test review he gives, you'll ace the test. Text book wasn't used once (except for some values used in daily prodblems you can google).

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: CHEMISTRY110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

The exams are super long and can be too tough to complete on time. Daily problems are every other day so if you have a busy schedule and are stuck you can't get help. He talks in a monotone voice and is pretty quiet so if you are in the back it's hard to hear him. He tells you useless information at the start and doesn't explain the important info

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: CHEM110
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I am not the best at chem. Whenever I would go to him to ask for help (like he wanted us to do) he would look at me as if I am stupid and not answer my questions. It was a waste of time. The kid next to me could have the same exact work, but I would get a lower grade. I ended up dropping his class and taking it with another professor. Good luck!