Khushroo Daruwala - University of Washington, Seattle, WA

Professor: Khushroo Daruwala

Department: Chemistry

College: University of Washington, Seattle, WA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CHEM237
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Daruwala enjoys it when students participates. When students are not comfortable to participate or when they answer something wrong, he'll get frustrated easily. He NEEDS reassurance of students knowledge or he'll go mad, literally. Lectures are speedy so you must have some knowledge of material prior to attending lectures.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CHEM312313237
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is definitely one of my favorite professors. I think a lot of people are confused by his style of teaching, which is VERY straight forward. He literally gives you everything you need to succeed and get an A in the class. I think people do poorly because they are not willing to put in the time to understand the material and notes that he gives.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CHEM312
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He DEMANDS participation from the class and picks on people in lecture who stand out at all, his homeworks are time consuming and difficult, his tests are incredibly diffcult, he is horrible at answering questions clearly, and he lectures without powerpoints or writing on the board and refuses to post comprehensive notes online. AVOID IF YOU CAN!!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: BCHEM237
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He's unprofessional and would always make comments about me, and just weird things he would stare and notice about me. Never replied to a single email of mine, and it always was polite and professor (my emails). Once in lab I was reading a volume, and I was on my knees and he asked me if I was praying. Completely unprofessional and inappropriate.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: BCHEM237
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Daruwala is a great professor! He's nice and approachable and he's extremely honest about how he grades and what he expects from you. His tests are really clear and are similarly outlined to his packets that he provides, so if you have trouble studying from the textbook, review the packets a bunch. Overall, he's hard but I really enjoyed him.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: BCHEM237
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Daruwala is very old school. He only uses paper notes and projects them on the overhead. Not necessarily a bad thing for most, but lectures aren't recorded, notes aren't posted, and he gets easily distracted (talking, laptops, phones, etc). Overall, good, old-school professor, but only take if you are willing to change your study habits.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: BCHEM237
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Would recommend to anyone serious about learning organic chemistry. He's challenging but fair, and one of the best professors I've ever had. If you don't do well with competition or being pushed you won't like him, but if you can handle the heat you will leave the class with a superior understanding of chemistry.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: BCHEM237
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Khushroo uses old school teaching methods which require tried and true methods of learning. His exams, homework, and lecture are HARD but as he will tell you, fair.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: BCHEM237
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

By far the best professor I have ever had. I was so scared of o chem and I loved it by the end of the quarter. The material and exams are hard, but in a way that is totally fair and rewards hard work. You can really tell how much he wants you to learn, he puts a lot of effort in to make sure of it

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: BCHEM237
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Daruwala is seriously the best. His lectures are amazing and his chapter packets and worksheets are incredible. He is seriously funny, and if you work hard, he goes above and beyond to help you. He is the one of the best instructors I have ever had. Only wish I had taken him for Gen chem, would have learned and remembered a lot more!!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: BCHEM237
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

OChem is a brutally hard course - get over it. If you're ready to show up to class and work your ass off Dr. Daruwala is awesome. Lectures are fast paced, but he explains things incredibly well and can be really funny. Prof tends to be short-tempered but gets over it quickly. Tests are tough and make up most of the grade. I recommend him.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: BCHEM 237
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Amazing teacher for ochem, he has a fast pace but this is college so get used to it. Has exam reviews prior to the tests. Homework is kinda a lot but Ochem is all about practice. Tests are very fair and is dropping lowest midterm score. Would highly recommend if you want to learn Ochem (good for taking MCAT).

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: BCHEM237
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is amazing! Made OChem fun and his pa jets he has created, which you fill in during class, are superb! Didn't read the book and did well. All Ochem exams at UW are one hour. People complaining must not have received that memo. He will not hold your hand and you need to work. This class isn't for babies. He makes Ochem fun and you want to learn!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: 238
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Picks favorites,was very rude to classmates he was not fond of. Will call you out and embarrass you in front of the class. Literally yells at the class if someone doesn't volunteer or shout the answer. BE WARNED: You only get 55 minutes for a 6-page O-Chem TOUGH exam so get ready to speed race. Majority of the class never finishes. Average is 65%.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: BCHEM237
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Does not care if you understand because he MUST get through all 9 chapters in the quarter- even if it means covering a 25 page booklet in one lecture. Asks the class if they have questions but gets angry if you spend too much time on one subject. Takes off an entire exam point if you forget one negative charge. Scolds the class like we are children

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CHEM239
• 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:

The best prof I ever had. So passionate that his students learn. His class is challenging, but if you put in the effort and use him as a resource in office hours you wil be glad for the challenge. He groomed me well for succeeding on the MCAT. Also very willing to write letters of rec for students he knows.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: OCHEM238
• 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:

I have no idea why I continued with him in the second class of ochem. I got good grades I'm both 237 and 238 but I still say he's a nightmare. My grades were high only because I studied day and night for this, but did he make me like ochem? He actually made me hate it after loving it at the beginning before I took ochem when I taught it to myself.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: OCHEMCHEM
• 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:

Yes, the material itself is challenging and there is a massive amount that you need to know. However, he is extremely enthusiastic about his lectures and material puts a RIDICULOUS amount of effort into making sure that you learn. I mean, this guy has tests graded and handed back the next lecture!? Anyway, in short..hard class but awesome teacher.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ORGAN237
• 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:

I seriously have no idea why everyone is saying he is so great , I honestly regret taking his class....worst professor ever! If you plan on going to Dental or Med school...don't take this class...he tells you on the first day that everyone usually gets between a 2.4-2.6!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: CHEM312
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Of the ten different chem professors I've had at the UW, Daruwala is by far the best. An incredible amount of information to learn, tests are tricky, and lectures go quickly, but he's enthusiastic and explains things well. Offers lots of help outside of class and really cares about his students. Put in the time and effort and you'll do well.