Gary Kolks - Manhattan College, Riverdale, NY

Professor: Gary Kolks

Department: Chemistry

College: Manhattan College, Riverdale, NY

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CHEM101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

One of the best if not THE best professor in the Chemistry Dept at MC. Cares about students progress, always available, creative and makes his own material (worksheets, hw, etc.). You always know what to expect on exams. Show up and do all the worksheets and theres no reason you won't ace the class.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CHEM101102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Had him for Chem 1 and Chem 2. A great teacher, yet makes you work for the class. Gives tons of worksheets and helpful. The SI sessions are sooooo helpful. The course is tough yet can be managed. I regret not studying harder because Kolks really helped when you needed it.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CHEM101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher but you need to pay attention!! He doesn't really give out homework and if he does it's not checked. But it is great practice and everything is in the book. He only teaches things that will be on the test and gives out lots of worksheets for you to work off of and what will be on the next exam. Overall great course just hard work!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CHEM101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Best Professor at Manhattan College without a doubt. Nice, caring, and the class was pretty straight forward. Not necessarily an easy A, but still easy if you pay attention and study. Also, he stopped taking attendance midway through the semester so that was nice.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CHEM101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He goes over everything you need to know. He is at the top of his department, he even wrote the Chem Lab Manual. Class can get boring because he is talking at you. He does try to engage everyone in the class discussion. No homework. What ever he goes over in class is on the test. Nice guy. I have him again next semester. Pay attention in class.

Rating # 6

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Tests are extremely easy and he tells you the exact kind of questions and what's going to be on it. However, if there are definitions, you must write it exactly as the textbook says it. Explains everything very well and is always willing to help.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CHEM101
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Professor Kolks is an amazing teacher. I would take his class forever again if I have a chance.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CHEM101
• 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:

Dr. Kolks is one of my favorite professors at Manhattan so far. He always let's the course material required for tests known weeks before an exam and covers the material studied on your own time as review. Doesn't assign HW, which I would have preferred (forces you to study in a sense). Has a great sense of humor and keeps it interesting.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CHEM101
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

he skips the bs that we don't really need & instead of using the book, he gives worksheets that have info and problems that you can use to study. the tests are based off of the worksheets and the tests aren't that hard. if you're a science major or engineer who isn't fond of chem, TAKE kolks. i love his class & i'm taking him for 102 next semester.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CHEM101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Kolks is a great teacher. I took AP chem in high school and for the few topics I struggled with he explained them perfectly. Ignore other post about hime being a bad teacher, if you're a good student, he's an excellent teacher. In fact I also registered for chem 102 with him. Great teacher, very understanding and helpful.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CHEM102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Not the best teacher in the world, but not the worst. You will learn more by going for extra help outside of class time. Exams require a lot of studying.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: CHEM102
• 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:

Horrible. Unclear. Does not use text book. All tests multiple choice. No partial credit. Does not take time after class to help students. Goes completely off topic in class about his own personal OCD like problems. One of the worst profs at Manhattan College. DO NOT TAKE!!!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: CHEM102
• 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:

Very clear and insightful

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CHM101
• 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:

Material is hard but he likes to give everyone a chance to do well. You will get a C even if you do not deserve it. you have to work a lot for an A or B.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: CHEM101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

As of now, I cannot be sure. After this first test, I'll be able to say more about it. He appears very down to earth, but I can't help but feel that the impending test will be weird. Tends to avoid answering extensive questions during the lecture. Ask your questions. Let no gossipy jerk stop you, whispers or not. Make sure you know your stuff, test

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CHEM101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Only take this man if you really love chemistry. He takes off points on tests for absolutely no reason and gives you no explanation as to why you get answers wrong. Yes, his classes are clear but then you can fail the test anyway with his **** grading. Ignore the rest of these posts, my high school chem teacher was a million times better

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: CHEM101
• 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:

Very clear and makes learning chem interesting and fairly easy if you pay attention and ask him if you need any help. Recommended!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: CHEM101
• 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:

His class is the best chemistry class I ever took in my LIFE! and i have taken chemistry classes for 5 yrs! the best professor you can find. Just pay attention in class and go to him for help if you have any problems. He'mm surely help. He's absolutely amazing.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: CHEM102
• 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:

great chem teacher...very clear and very hepful...makes a tough subject much more manageable

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: CHEM101
• 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:

Gary is amazing!!! He is the best chem teacher I have ever had. Although it is a hard class, he makes it undertandable and trust me you will survive with him. Oh, and he thinks he's an element on the periodic table.....he loves his job