Dennis Burns - Wichita State University, Wichita, KS

Professor: Dennis Burns

Department: Chemistry

College: Wichita State University, Wichita, KS

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CHEM531
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

There are only 2 O-chem instructors at WSU. However, it terms of difficulty, Dr. Burns' exam is more tolerable than Dr. Groutus'. Professor Burns is very knowledgeable in the subject. He uses examples on the board but does not explain the process of the reactions step-by-step. Instead, you see him keep on writing the reaction with no demonstration.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CHEM531
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He made me hate chemistry, the guy is so knowledgeable that he think on a different level than us and therefore can't explain anything. Test are difficult and have questions that aren't from the book. Doesn't explain things clearly nor does he care about students. He is literally the worst teacher I've ever had in my life.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CHEM531
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He explains things so clearly that things from intro chem classes finally clicked for me. He can answer any "what if" question you have. Syllabus is very detailed. The class grade depends on quizzes, exams, final, and lab score. His tests are not hard if you keep up with the lecture. Do the homework lined out in the syllabus and you will succeed.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CHEM532
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Enjoyable lecturer, make sure to read the textbook before coming to class. Dr. Burns organizes lectures in ways that make sense to him, which might not be the same manner as the book. Extremely easy grader, gave half-points just for setting up test questions.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CHEM532
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Worst teacher I've had (out of 90+ credit hours). Terrible at explaining things. Jumps around during his lectures. Very unorganized. He claims that you have to understand and learn the material, but really you're just memorizing reactions the whole time. He doesn't give many examples and misleads you about what will be on the test. Read the book.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: 531
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I took him this semester .so he is a great guy. Honestly his exams are not that difficult. This is how to do well in his class, so write down everything he displays on the board and studyunderstand the material forward and backward. Also study the exceptions for the material and you will be fine. Do not be lazy, make a habitat to study . Happy

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: 532
• 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:

Dr. Burns is the worst instructor I have had. I have had several because I am working on my second degree. His teaching ability is subpar. His tests are from an old source and are nothing like the 20+ hours of homework a week he assigns or unclear lectures. Also, the massive amount of homework is not graded, so it will not help your grade.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CHEM532
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He is unclear, unorganized, and unwilling to help. He was rude to students in class and seems to be more interested in his research than with actually teaching the material in a manner that his students understand. Over half my class dropped, and over half of the ones that did not drop failed.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CHEM533
• 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:

He teaches the material very well and will answer any question you have. If you do AND understand the homework the test aren't as bad but they are challenging. He does offer previous exams from other semesters to help you prepare for his test though.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CHEM532
• 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:

Dr. Burns is an excellent teacher. Organic chemistry is a difficult subject, but if you work hard and attend his lectures you will do well. His tests are definitely challenging though.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CHEM531
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Do the homework that he assigns, even though it won't be turned in it will help you grasp the material better. Also I used youtube videos from freelanceteach and that helped me understand the concepts better. What's good about this class is that it's curved a lot where you only need 825 out of 1000 for an A, and the tests are all curved.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: CHEM532
• 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:

Very hard profesor so keep up. He expects you to really know the subject. He kinda teaches while he's in his own little world but he's passionate about teaching.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: CHEM532
• 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:

Burns keeps this class really hard. Take organic 2 from him only if you have 30 hours per week to memorize reactions/ very tough!!! Only 1 A given last semester, a few B's, mostly lower grades given. This class okay for the truly gifted.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CHEM532
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I feel Dr. Burns is a great teacher, despite all the rumors that he would be really challenging. I am just thankful that he expects as much out of the students as he does. No spoon feeding answers in this class. I would recommend him for this class.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: CHEM531
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Do not take any promises from him. He talks, but he does not deliver.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CHEM532
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

DO NOT take class from this professor. He was the worst instructor I have ever had. I had to teach myself all of the class content from the text.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: CHEM531532
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Burns is the man. Cares for his students and will help whenever it is needed. Excellent lecturer. Class is pretty difficult, but that's to be expected.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: CHEM531
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

this class got real challenging towards the end but Dr. Burns explains content well and always has his door open for people who need help. Put 110% in here and he will give you what you work for....

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: CHEM531
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Burns does an excellent job explaining the content. The lectures are interesting and he has nice teeth.

Rating # 20

Overview:

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

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

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