David Foster - University of Rochester, Rochester, NY

Professor: David Foster

Department: Chemical Engineering

College: University of Rochester, Rochester, NY

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CHE243
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The worst professor I've ever had. To say the least, he does not take criticism well. I would strongly recommend against trying to correct a mistake he makes at any point (in lecture or otherwise). He will take personal offense and hold it against you for the rest of the semester.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CHE243
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Test Heavy is the best way to describe this class, although its not outlined in the grading criteria you're grade will be decided entirely by your tests. The final isn't as bad as it seems, but do not have a bad day on a midterm as it will cost you your final grade. Very clear and direct professor, definitely full of himself but you'll get over it.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CHE243
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Foster a high opinion of himself, and a lot of his decisions and actions are guided by his own ego. He tries too hard to appear intelligent, often brags about how he likes to solve equations in his free time, and purposely obfuscates questions and material. He also acts like a brofessor, maybe so students will like him more. I dunno.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CHE243
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great professor. Clearly intelligent and well-read, but also expects a certain level of effort on your part. Homework isn't a large portion of the grade, but is critical to understanding the problems on exams.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CHE243
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This class is k, but the final was quite challenging. It also requires a lot of time doing HW. A lot of people think Prof. Foster is a good guy but I can definitely feel that he is kinda biased against students whose English are not their first language.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CHE243
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I came into this class thinking I was going to hate it. Instead, it turned into my favorite class thanks to Foster. His lectures are incredibly detailed and engaging, and seriously help you learn. He spends time after every class just answering students' questions. Incredibly helpful and friendly. Best prof I've had in my two years here.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CHE243
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Foster is an amazing lecturer! Very clear and organized, but if you don't go to class you don't get his notes. Gives lots of homework that if you do yourself and actually understand the tests aren't bad. Always willing to answer questions or go more in depth. Gives real world applications to make it more interesting. Best professor I've ever had.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CHE243
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Learned a lot in Fluids. He's very passionate about the subject and does a good job explaining tough material. Tests are tough but if you do the homework, go to office hours, and study you'll be fine.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CHE441
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher and knows his stuff for sure. This is a really difficult class but necessarily difficult given the subject manner (Transport is really hard everywhere according to friends I have taking it at other universities). Foster is approachable and his lectures are fast paced and give you what you need to understand the material.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CHE243441
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This professor might have good verbal communication skills, but that is it. He tries to make himself seem like an expert, who is really into it. His answers, to questions are brief and lack any depth. He assigns the same homeworks and solutions are typed over from other sources. He simply copies the book over onto the board. Too superficial.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: 243
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Fantastic, brilliant, helpful, and the lessons stuck with me.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: CHE441
• 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: Not Mandatory

Comment:

He is a very interesting man. I love the way he teaches the course, but honestly he's a monster. I call him Captain Kodak. He puts on a quality act.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: CHE243
• 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:

Possibly the best professor I have had at the University of Rochester. He will make you work, but he is definitely helpful and extremely enthusiastic about the material.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CHE243
• 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:

Also had him for CHE/BME 259. Great teacher. He works in this field, so he really loves what he does. Helpful, clear, and organized. I actually LEARNED from his class. One of the Best professors I've had.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: CHE243
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Enthusiastic about the material and always available for extra help. Really loves teaching and wants students to succeed.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CHE243
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He really cares about what he is teaching and goes the extra mile for it. The class is hard, but he's fair and wants everyone tp succeed. Be prepared to work your ass off but your actually going to be learning a lot

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: CHE243
• 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:

Foster is the man. Fluids isn't an easy course but he endlessly facilitates help. He even goes to the recitations! This man knows and loves what he's teaching. One of my favorite professors at UR.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: CHE243
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Be prepared to work. Look over your notes after class and ask questions about stuff you don't get.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: CHE243
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor really cares about students, and does his best to keep you up to date and make you feel good about yourself... Sometimes he doesn't answer questions clearly and bypasses them... but overall a good professor

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: CHE243
• 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; really likes teaching. Hard class but as long as you go to lecture and keep up with the homework you will do fine. He really wants his students to do well.