David Ball - Cleveland State University, Cleveland, OH

Professor: David Ball

Department: Chemistry

College: Cleveland State University, Cleveland, OH

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CHEM261
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This will be one of the best intro chemistry course you will ever be able to take. The course is difficult, yes, but you will learn a lot from Dr. Ball. If you read and attend lecture consistently, you should not have any issues with passing this course. The lectures are incredibly important and will better help you understand the material.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CHM321
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Ball is a wonderful professor. His physical chemistry class was by no means easy, but if you kept up with the reading and homework you were generally prepared for the weekly quizzes. Tests are tough - definitely have to work for your grade - but he's a fair grader. Definitely the best physical chemistry prof at Cleveland State.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CHM267
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great chemistry professor!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CHM262
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

A professor who is tough but always clear on what he expects. His lectures are really easy to understand, but reviewing notes often is good because the tests are pretty hard!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CHM262
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Ball is great. If you have to take chem get Dr. Ball. He requires you to know alot but he explains it very well. Tests are rough if you dont study. Homework isnt mandatory but it helps a lot, especially for the tests. Only downside is there isnt alot of points available in the class, only like 200 points before the final.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CHEM251
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very engaging professor, class was never boring so it was easy to pay attention and stay involved. He encourages participation and questions. Homework is not mandatory but highly recommended. This class is challenging and requires a lot of time studying- the professor makes it clear through his hard, strictly graded tests and quizzes.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CHM261
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

His lectures are fun and I learn a lot.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CHEM251
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Great professor! Wished I had him as a teacher when I was first introduced to chemistry!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CHM251
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

great professor! knows his stuff. he's like charlie from its always sunny in philidelphia but way smarter! lol

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CHEM251
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great professor. Had him for college chem I. I opened my textbook about 4 times just to find some charts, thats all. He only puts concepts on the quizzes/tests that he goes over in class. Nothing else. His explanations are very good and encourages his students to "ASK". Chem is a hard subject, and I did have to study a little bit, but I got an A.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CHM251
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great Professor. Knows how to teach his lectures and very enthusiastic. Attendance is not mandatory but definitely recommend coming to class. Grades fairly but tests can be difficult. Willing to help if you ask for it. Grade is made up of 5 quizzes, midterm, and a final.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: CHM256
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

awesome teacher, somewhat difficult tests. attendance not required, but you'll fail if you don't go for the notes. homework isn't required, but do it anyway-it helps! he doesn't curve, but his tests and quizes are fair. definitely would take him again!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: CHEM251
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I just finished up my semester with him as my College Chem I professor. Excellent teacher. Very prepared for class, always encouraged students to be proactive and "Ask!" questions(even though the class had about 150 students). His class was tough: all of your grade depended on two midterms, a final, and 5 quizzes. I personally anticipate a high B.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CHM256
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Tests are rough but overall good teacher!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: CHM261
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

This guy is phenomenal, one of the best teachers i ever had. Will take ANY classes i might need with him again.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CHM261
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is an excellent teacher. Everything that is on his tests he has gone over in class. Very fair, but you must put in a decent amount of effort to do well. I took the class over the summer, and I think it would have been a better choice to take it during the regular semester.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: CHM261
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

One of the best teachers I've ever had. Is always willing to help and wants students to do well. He is not easy and expects his students to take the class seriously. As long as you put in the time and effort, you'll do well.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: CHEM261
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Awesome professor. However I would recommend taking his class during th school year rather than during the summer. He explains things very well and is always patient and willing to help. Also has a good sense of humor and makes some pretty funny chemistry related jokes.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: CHM261
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Everything is presented in class that is on the tests and quizzes and he is always willing to help outside of class.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: CHEM261
• 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:

Make sure you hold onto your head so it doesn't start spinning! He goes through the material like nothing, and wants you to learn the everything in an hour.