Frank Novak - Pennsylvania State University- Hazleton, Hazleton, PA

Professor: Frank Novak

Department: Chemistry

College: Pennsylvania State University- Hazleton, Hazleton, PA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CHEM112
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

One of the best chemistry teachers I've ever had. While the class was based only on exam and quiz grades, his lectures were clear and concise and mostly focused on understanding the concepts.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CHEM110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's pretty boring but he tries to make the material fair for everyone, not just the science majors. Do not look at the clock in his class or get caught checking your phone or sleeping he will go on a tangent about it. the tests are straight forward and he offers one on one help in chem 108 and office hours.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CHEM112
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He wastes more time in class calling people out than explaining chemistry. His tests are not easy. He is also very hard to hear at the end of his sentences so sit in the front because he mumbles

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: 112
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is one of the smartest men I've ever met. Keys to doing good: Do your homework before quizzes and exams, pay attention in class, and use his office hours. He will humiliate you when your on your phone or talking, but its rude anyway and he understand emergencies. You're the one paying about $2 a min to sit in class. Why waste it?

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CHEM112
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Novak is probably the worst professor I've had. He will use any opportunity to call you out during lecture from yawning to your phone vibrating. He is a smart man but is arrogant and not respectful. I'm dreading taking his lab

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CHEM110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Best teacher for Chem at PSU. Makes everything clear, but it's still chemistry and he puts lots of examples on the board which help for tests. Just go to class, study, and pay attention and you'll be fine. Just don't get caught playing on your phone or talking during class or he'll humiliate you. Also, there is no curve so don't expect one.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MATSE081
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

VERY easy class. Review sessions are extremely helpful. Gives you the questions & answers to tests & quizzes the class before. Don't talk though or text otherwise the class is going to go nowhere.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CHEM110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Overall pretty easy class, he does a lot of examples to make sure you understand the material. He's nice guy but dont talk or let him hear your cell phone go off.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CHEM112
• 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:

Class is kinda easy, don't talk during lectures or he will eat your soul.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CHEM113
• 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:

He helps you if you need it. He is a good guy.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CHEM110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Dr Novak is the best #$%#in chem prof in the world. Alright? I dont #^@&in give a @&$^ what the @^$* you #^@*in think ok? This guy gave me an A and I never opened the book once. Taught everything brilliantly and I love him. Thanks to him I'm gonna be a chemical engineer. Thanks Novak. PS. hello alex

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: CHEM110
• 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: N/A

Comment:

He is definitely the best professor for chem 110, he explains everything clearly and is very helpful.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: CHEM110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

One if the most helpful and studious professors in all of penn state hazleton. Except when it comes to Moe aka the "chem god". Dr. Novak's only problem was his failure to teach significant figures correctly. Also, Dr. Novak once yelled because instead of putting a balanced net ionic equation, the student supplied a coordinate pair.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CHEM110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Novak was a really cool guy to have. Chemistry is one of my least favorite subjects ever, but he made the pain slightly better. You can get sleepy in his class, but it's mostly the material and not him. He's very helpful and teaches at a slower pace so everyone can stay focused. Just make sure you're good in math cause that's his main focus

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: CHEM110
• 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 really remembers what it's like to be a college student. Lectures are good and he explains concepts really well. Doesn't give much homework (if you consider a review sheet before a test homework) but the examples and work he does give is more than enough to understand the material without being overwelming. Take his classes if you can.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CHEM110
• 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:

doesn't use the book all that much but he is the best professor ever! he makes everything crystal clear and is always willing to give help when needed. i strongly recommend taking on of his courses.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: CHEM110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

this guy makes chem so easy... what he puts on the board and explains in class is what you need to know for tests and quizzes.. dont even bother buying the book! i used it twice

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MATSC081
• 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:

If there was an award for this guy, he would definitely win the most boring professor alive award. You can't help but not take a nap in this class. Totally recommend anything besides this class.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MATSE81
• 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:

What a great teacher! I hated the subject matter of this class and only took is to get a science credit. He made it interesting and easy to understand. He was always available to help and answer questions, or to review. Great guy.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1215
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Easy, Novak is very helpful. Take Chem 6 along w/ 12 even if you place out of it. Chem 6 is a helping class that reinforces concepts. The work sheets from 6 are basically the exam in 12. Chem 15 was a bit harder than 14. Make sure labs are completed and correct!