Bradley Fahlman - Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI

Professor: Bradley Fahlman

Department: Chemistry

College: Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CHM132
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This is my 2nd CHM132 class. 1st w/Fahlman. 10/10 better than my 1st prof. Do NOT get too far behind on the homework!! Cannot stress that enough. He's super friendly, go to office hours if you need help with ANYTHING. Powerpoints are online but not the notes from the board (usually worked examples). 100% use SI if offered. Gives practice exams.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CHEM132
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

ALEKS wasn't nearly as bad in this class as it was in 131. Study for exams and do the practice exams too.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CHM132
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I had Dr. Fahlman for CHM 131 and 132. Chem is very difficult and CHM 132 definitely is a hard class but Dr. Fahlman made it somewhat enjoyable and easier to understand. I loved having him for two semesters and wish I could have him again! I would definitely recommend him. Attendance isn't mandatory but there is attendance points.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CHM132
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He was a funny teacher but often got off topic. His classes are all lecture and exams are very difficult. Would not recommend for 132 again.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CHM132
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I had Dr. Fahlman for CHM131 & 132, and he is an excellent professor. He uses an online hw system that can get frustrating at times, but only because it requires you to really learn and master the material. He provides an optional practice exam before each midterm that is very similar to the actual exam, so studying for the exams is easy.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CHEM131
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I took Bradley Fahlman for Chm 131 & 132 and I wish I could have him as a professor again! The material presented was very hard for me to grasp, but his office hours are always open... and he is very passionate and intelligent. He is very kind and more approachable than any other professor I have seen before. He is the best professor for gen chem!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CHEM131
• 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. Fahlman is my favorite professor. He made chemistry fun and interesting. He is super nice and willing to help. He uses a homework program called ALECKS which is different than other professors but it works well and allows you to get 100% on every homework assignment if you are willing to put in the work. He's great!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CHEM132
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Fahlman is the best chemistry professor ever, I had squattrito for chemistry 131, and Dr. Fahlman for 132 and the grade difference was huge. He is very nice and gives curves on exams, gives good final exam review the last week of classes. The homework is on Aleks which is annoying, but it really pounds the information. I highly recommend him!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CHEM132
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Fahlman is an amazing professor. Very personable and helpful. He really knows how to teach effectively. He posts all of his power points on blackboard, but you definitely want to go to lecture. He uses this online site called TopHat for participation if you go to lecture. Also there is weekly homework using ALEKS. Take this class with him!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CHEM132
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Awesome prof! Really cares about his students and them succeeding. Offers curves not the exams since there are not many things graded. Attendance is not necessary but does TopHat questions almost everyday to get points. The homework is frustrating but really helps you learn the material. Barely passed chem with Squattrito but Fahlman really helped.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CHEM131
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Loved this class, would definitely take one of his classes again. Makes class exciting and uses a lot of examples. There was a lot of homework and the program he uses is annoying but it will really help your grade. His grading system makes it easy for everyone to pass.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: CHM131
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Fahlman is an amazing professor. I understood chemistry better in this class than in high school. Warning he does use a homework system called Aleks that most people didn't like. I was indifferent about it. Overall, you should take CHM 131 with him

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: CHM131
• 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:

He's a good professor but utilizes the world's most ridiculous homework program, ALEKS. The homework is extremely tedious and I'm not sure why he doesn't just use My Chem Labs like everyone else. Other than that, he seems to be a good professor and very knowledgeable on the material. Answers questions.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CHEM132
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Loved Fahlman but the Aleks homework is unreal and absolutely terrible

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: CHM132
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Take him and be prepared to learn chemistry on your own. He is a funny teacher but sometimes when lectern the gets off topic then goes all over the place. Also for lab if you get a bad TA you are screwed

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CHEM132
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is a great professor and I have taken him for 131 and 132. Always go to his office hours because he will give half credit back if you showed your work. The exams are rough in 132 and the final is as well. He is always very helpful when you go to him and ask. He is funny and caring. I would recommend taking him for all chemistry classes.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: CHEM131
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He is a great professor. He really knows his chemistry because he has been teaching it for so many years. I am taking 132 with him right now. He is very helpful and caring. Always go to his office hours because he will give half credit back if you showed your work. He is funny and the homework is a lot of work but it helps balance out the 3 exams.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: CHEM131
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

It is chemistry, so it is not the easiest thing in the world and he knows this so his grading scale is adjusted nicely. The exams are tough, but there are a lot of factors that go into your grade so it isn't too bad. I am taking him again next semester for 132.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: CHM131
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This is a very hard subject in general. I was confused every single day and had no clue what was going on. But I managed to pass the class with a B+ because of his exams, curves, and homework. I am not exaggerating when I say I was clueless in this class. Good guy! Recommended among other CHM131/132 professors.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: CHM131
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

It's a chemistry class, you need to go to lecture. I took this teacher for Chem 1 and 2. Very awesome individual out of the classroom but very fair in class. Each exam is curved, and he never tests over material not covered in detail. Many times he drops exam questions of material wasn't thoroughly covered or if many students missed a question.