Debra Wood - Pasadena City College, Pasadena, CA

Professor: Debra Wood

Department: Chemistry

College: Pasadena City College, Pasadena, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CHEM2A2B
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

2A was mostly a math-based class where if you write the notes she puts on the board and study the material pretty well you'll be fine. However, her 2B class was the hardest class I have ever taken at PCC. She is super detailed oriented so if you miss one small detail in your response you're bound to lose points. Take her class if you have time.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CHEM2A
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She truly cares for her students and will do whatever she can to help you. Biggest complaint is that she wastes SO MUCH time ranting about irrelevant material. Be aware that the class will probably be behind in lessons and she will probably rush. It is a fast pace class so be prepared to work your butt off. Study and do hw and you should b fine.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CHEM2A
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I took her 2A class in this 2018Spring. Professor Wood is a rich experience instructor. She knows students problems, so she will give you the best suggestion. Her lecture notes are amazing, she writes all notes on the board. Follow her steps, do all assignments you will study a lot. Anyhow, if you don't like intense study way, avoid her class.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CHEM2B
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

The worst Prof. I have ever had. Wouldn't take questions in class, lots of homework that wasn't mandatory but would count against you if you didn't do it. You could give a 100% correct answer, but if she didn't like the wording, you loose points. Lots of time wasted on her personal stories. AVOID

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CHEM2A
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Wood's Chem 2A class was a challenging but enjoyable class. To survive she encourages student study groups, which actually works. Her class is on a curved scale so an 86%A; 74%B. She is HW heavy and very thorough with the material, but extremely fair and gives a lot of extra credit. Pay close attention and take the class seriously!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CHEM2
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

If you work well under pressure & in a fast-paced environment she is your Prof. You don't understand her style of teaching she will judge you & tell you to reconsider your major. Take negative reviews into consideration, will load chapters on you, always falling behind it felt like I was in a 6-week class. she may or may not work for you. Good Luck

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1A
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Prof Wood was one of THE WORST professors I've ever had in my life. She loves to take up class time by talking about her personal life; her ex-husband and "wonderful son". She is extremely condescending and will waste as much time as possible lecturing students for being late. She has made multiple students cry by putting them down. She is horrid.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CHEM2A
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Prof wood is intense! She really cares so that is why is is always very vocal about the challenges that the class presents. I have No background in chem and have been able to gradually get a grasp on it. If you want it easy this isnt for you. Prof wood has many insightful things outside of chem to teach. Love when you can learn about life in class

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CHEM22
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Wood cares about her students. Although she does not grade homework (which she assigned a lot of), it was well worth it in the end. Her quizzes are a lot harder then her exams. She gives review packets for test: 4 tests, 8 quizzes(lowest drop). You must show up and do hw. The final exam was easier then her (own written) exams & quizzes.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CHEM2A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Wood is a very nice lady, and she really seems to care but man is she a tough grader. Homework is assigned and she marks it but isn't worth a single point. She does tend to get off topic often and later says how far behind we are. Day one of the class there were 32 students. By the end there were only 12 left.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CHEM2A
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She's a very good professor. I took her for Chem 2A and will be taking her again for Chem 2B. She is tough, but she's willing to help you learn. You have to work hard for her classes and that is a good preparation for the final. The final is actually easier than the quizzes and the exams given throughout the semester. Highly recommended!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: 2B
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She knows what she is talking about and really cares about her students, but she won't slow pitch the class. Quizzes are tricker than her test. How to do well in her class 1: Show up to every class. 2: Do all the homework 3: Most importantly find out who did the best on the first quiz and start studying with them ASAP.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: CHEM2A
• Grade Received: D+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I would stay away from this professor. She's nice and all, but REALLY tough grader, maybe an unfair one. For her exams, she will find every way possible to confuse the hell out of you. She will spend HALF of lecture talking about her son and then complain about being 2 lectures behind. Would not recommend.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CHEM22
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She manipulates students to choose an exam date(she says you can vote but pressures you towards an answer) even when it's her fault we're so seriously behind. Often times you will be having a quiz and exam the same week. Prepare to be seriously stressed out! the only pro: she makes her own quizzes/exams. She should just be a life coach. D:

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: CHEM2B
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Can't afford to miss any classes. This is the first time I've ever had a class that I dedicated most of my time too but still barely made the cut because I was overextended. If you're going to take this class, be sure you can commit. As for the material itself, this teacher is passionate and dedicated and you have to be as well if you want that A.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CHEM2A
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Hardest class I've ever taken. And it's my only one this semester. Such a fast paced teacher, often times all over the place and off topic. Doesn't provide many examples for math problems since it's a prereq and you " should already know ". Nazi about cheating.. I feel like I'm in elementary again. No study guides for tests. Would not take again.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: CHEM22
• Grade Received: D+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

ok so she's a great person but omg she spends one third of the class talking about life. we would spend an extra hour after class every class meeting just to catch up! Gives a lot of hw too! if your looking for an "easy A", not gonna happen!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: 2B
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Wood is very passionate about student success. She is a good professor and is easy to understand. No personal stories when I took her this semester but I will say that we do spend a lot of time in class learning new material. 8 quizzes and lowest dropped. 4 exams. 1 cumulative final and there is an ethics paper. Intense good class.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: 1A
• 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:

Do not take her class! She talks a lot of her personal stories. Her teaching is very confusing! If you take her class, you will regret!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: CHEM2B
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She does not give pop quizzes and is very passionate to help students succeed. Can always go to office hours for help. She will work with students to determine exam days and prepares you for exams well. As long as you try and do your best you can pass