Jeff Paradis - California State University, Sacramento, Sacramento, CA

Professor: Jeff Paradis

Department: Chemistry

College: California State University, Sacramento, Sacramento, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CHEM4
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great teaching style and clear explanations. Encourages questions and explains the answers thoughtfully and understandably. Do the work and ask questions if you're stuck and you'll pass.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CHEM4
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Jeff is an exact definition of what I would like to see in a teacher. He lays everything out at the beginning of class and you know what you have to do. He makes every effort to ensure every student has every resource available to them and goes far beyond his duties as a professor. He really wants to see the students succeed.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CHEM4
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Since this is a lecture-only class, you need to go to class and participate. Try to actually learn in this class because it is slow-paced and helps you understand the math in chemistry very easily. Do the homework and extra credit. Also, don't forget about the Commit-to-study contract, really boosts your grade but make sure to do test corrections.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CHEM4
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

GREAT chem professor. I suggest taking a PAL, 1 unit class to reinforce concepts. Textbook needed for online daily clicker questions/mastering chemistry hw and reading assignments. 3 exams (100pts ea.) 1 cumulative final (200pts). He raises your grade at the end of the semester if you do all exam corrections.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CHEM4
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Best professor ever! Very organized. Clearly explains the subject thoroughly (basically dumb it down for you). Gives you all the resources you need to pass his class. If you pay attention, do the work, memorize what he assigns and study the practice exams then you'll easily pass the course. My best advice is don't skip his classes. You'll regret it

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CHEM4
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

AMAZING Chem professor. Very organized, clearly shows what you need to know through practice tests and practice problems. If you attend class, pay attention, and do the HW, it's an easy course.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CHEM4
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Hes an excellent professor who cares a lot and definitely pushes you to stay on track. I absolutely adored him. His material wasnt too difficult and the homework wasnt either. Study hard for the exams and the assignments that are weighed more. Do the contact! Its super easy to keep it and it gives you a grade bump so why not .

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CHEM04
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He was a great professor and was always caring for his students. He would go above and beyond to help those students struggling by providing resources, open office hours with him or the PAL. The textbook reading does help so make that a must or else it will be impossible to keep up with his class and skipping class will cost you points too.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CHEM4
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Awesome Prof! Class was super easy if you studied from the start because everything connects. So if you failed, you're at fault for it. 3 exams + final, HW online (3 per week but easy ), able to clarify things, clicker questions so attendance is a must, book is needed (take notes!!!), study contract (bump letter grade up), consider PAL class

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CHEM4
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Chemistry is pretty hard. There is a lot of memorization, but the class is easy to pass if you go. He does questions in class that are part of your grade, and these questions are very helpful. Tests are kinda hard. Do the homework and go to class everyday and you'll be good !

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CHEM4
• Grade Received: C-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Paradis is very caring towards his students. He makes sure that he can help everyone as much as possible. Be ready to memorize a LOT of stuff or else, you won't pass. Homework is online, due before 7am everyday. He expects everyone to come to class prepared, which means you need to read the textbook. He will go over the readings in class.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: CHEM4
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Take the practice tests seriously and make sure you know your elements and polyatomics and if you just do everything he tells you and you are prepared for the class you will do fine he is a great guy and is very supportive

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: CHEM4
• 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:

Read the assigned chapters before the class and take notes. Memories all the element namings. Take the practice exams very seriously.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CHEM4
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

This course was SUPER EASY, especially for Bio/Chem majors! Dr. Paradis is a very well-educated professor who want his students to succeed. He provides a commit to study contract the boost your grade up by one level (e.g. B+ goes to A-) ONLY if you do not break the contract. I didn't take the contract because I simply didn't need it (:

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: CHEM4
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He is an amazing professor and if you follow the lessons and readings he assigns, it's very easy to pass with a B or better. And ask questions when you need to, he'll help you until you understand. Attend office hours, he's super helpful and kind too. Everything is laid out for you to pass :D Honestly, I really wish he would teach Chem 1A.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CHEM4
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is a great professor, he explain the material really well and during class time he goes around helping students make sure they understand the material. At the same time you need to make sure you are reading the book he does quiz on the reading if you don't do your part then you pass, he can't make you pass. If you actually try you will pass.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: CHEM4
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This is a study heavy class, you HAVE to STUDY. I was a freshman when I took this course and I was completely overwhelmed, don't take this class your first semester, take it a following semester once you've experienced a piece of college. He gives one test on the periodic table and five exams. The test was easy but all the exams are very difficult.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: CHEM4
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher. Anyone that tells you otherwise is insane. He is very organized, you know what you need to do. You won't find surprises on exams he gives you study guides that are almost identical just switches it up a bit. Homework is easy though Mastering chem can be a pain but he gives extra credit. Overall just do the work and you'll pass.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: CHEM4
• Grade Received: C-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I have absolutely nothing negative to say about the teacher. in fact he is amazing. But the way he does homework is ridiculous. Mastering Chemistry is SO unhelpful. If you get and answer wrong, it wont tell you what you did, so you have to know your stuff before you do anything. Just a fair warning to other students.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: CHEM4
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Jeff is awesome. He always makes sure you know that he is there for you. His number one goal is for his students to pass the class. He provides multiple resources at your disposal and does everything he can to help you understand the material. You don't have to be there, but you'll miss out on points if you don't. I would definitely take him again.