Bruce Bailey - Oklahoma City Community College, Oklahoma City, OK

Professor: Bruce Bailey

Department: Chemistry

College: Oklahoma City Community College, Oklahoma City, OK

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1115LAB
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

So, I took him for Chem lab 1115. He was really awesome. If you just come in, on time, listen to his instructions, and wear the proper gear you will be fine. I wish I could take him for my chem 2 lab! He tries to make the lab as quickly as possible. He wants to leave the lab as much as you do. So, do your work so you can get out before lunch. ;)

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1115
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

rude and unhelpful. tests are hard

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1115
• Grade Received: D+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Do not take this class

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1115
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Took him for Chem 1. I thought he was great, his lectures were very organized and he made hard stuff like stoichiometry easy to understand. But I have heard that he is less lenient on Chem 2 students he even said he expects you to know nomenclatures in Chem 2. Just study his lecture powerpoints and practice his practice tests!!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CHEM2124
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Doesn't go through examples thoroughly. Practice and practice more! The key to passing the tests is know your reactions top to bottom, backwards and forwards. I'm not joking. Half class dropped, many students in there were repeating the course for a 2nd and 3rd time with him. Reading the book helps a lot/homework. Lectures don't cover everything!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1115
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Chemistry is a hard subject anyways, but some things he does make easy for you. I personally found his tests to be very difficult. He's a good lecture teacher though, tries to be funny and lightens the mood. I learned more from him than my high school teacher.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1215
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

If you want to pass, you will need to teach yourself. He is extremely smart, but too smart to be teaching lower level. He said our class was a disappointment. also, his study problems were easy and seemed to trick us on the test (Extremely hardunclear)

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CHEM0110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Bailey is very direct. I had him for lab and he wasn't exactly thrilled to help his students. One day he kicked us all out of the lab because he didn't want to wait any longer. However, he is a good professor if you pay attention.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1115
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This was one of the hardest classes I've ever taken. Bailey is extremely knowledgable but does not communicate the information well. Chemistry is hard no matter what, but I got very little help in class. I had to go to the science lab, and even had to hire a tutor to get a c in the class. I was thrilled with the c too!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1115
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr Bailey teaches on a technical level. For those who have never had any pre-chemistry course in their life, this class may be difficult. He is clear and makes time for in-class questions. His exams are fair, as should be expected.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CHEM2124
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Horrible! One of the absolute worst professors I've had to take. He says the content is easy if you study... that's bogus. Doesn't do well explaining concepts, and don't even bother with him in office hours. He comes off as cold and calloused. He CLEARLY doesn't like teaching. SERIOUSLY! GO ELSEWHERE AND TAKE IT!!!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1115
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He's very easy, heplful, but quite boring. It is eseasy to get A if You go to class, do prastice test, study on notes, asks questions. You don't have read book, just work on his note, you will be fine. His lab is still easy for you, just don't miss class.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: CHEM2124
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Not thorough. I am a very rigorous studier and, after giving it my all, I still felt I didn't understand. He doesn't seem to understand his own class! Unfortunate that he is the only one teaching ochem2 @ OCCC. My advice - take it somewhere else.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1115
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He's a good teacher, but kind of boring, as is expected from Chem instructors. If you take his class, do not buy the book - not even for just in case. He provides slide notes in paper, and the online assignments help you practice. Google search works too. I've never studied from the book. I had a 90 by Final time, still waiting on the grade report.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1115
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This class is just plain hard. I'm not sure a different teacher would have made much of a difference. Work hard and you will do well. Don't work hard and you will likely have to drop.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1113
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Good teacher, don't bother with the textbook unless you are big on doing practice problems for tests. His class is pretty boring, but if you are willing to study and do all the work then it's a relatively easy A.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: CHEM2124
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Disregard your textbook. Bailey tests purely from his notes and what was said (or what he thinks he said) in class. If you study from his notes, your test scores should be adequate. He prides himself on his small pass rate. My class started with approx. 24 students. We ended with 9 students.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1115
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He is a very unexciting teacher, and it was sometimes hard to stay awake. I had no trouble getting an A, though, and if you're willing to put in the time, you can easily get a good grade. All the info you need is in the notes, and the practice problems are similar to the test. Master those problems (not just memorize), and you will be fine.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1115
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Completely a self taught class. I learned more by not going to class rather than listening to him confuse us. He doesn't explain any of the calculation problems which there are tons of, he just writes the answer down. I only studied about 3 hours the night before the tests and made a B. The online quizzes are much more difficult than the tests.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: CHEM2124
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Select another instructor