Lawrence Schmitz - Marshall University, Huntington,WV

Professor: Lawrence Schmitz

Department: Chemistry

College: Marshall University, Huntington, WV

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CHEM356
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He is extremely lecture heavy. He doesn't use power-point or any visuals, so you have to be a quick writer and if you don't understand a concept you will have to learn it on your own time. None of his exams are multiple choice, but partial credit isn't an option. You either get full credit or none. Often shows up late for class and keeps you later.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CHEM356
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Tough class but his notes are straightforward and will be on the test in some form. Make sure to read the chapters before each test!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CHM355
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great prof

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CHEM211
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

It's like you're getting time taken off of your life span. Avoid him. AVOID HIM

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CHEM211
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Oooooooookkkkkkkkkkkaaaaaaayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CHM361
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

OKAYYYYYYYY CLASSSSSSSS!!!!! (Decent prof though overall. No complaints)

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CHM217
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Although his class percentage layout is pretty weird, it was a good class. All you have to do is do the lab, take proper notes, and do well on the pre and post labs. You also have to do turn in a weekly lab report. He is a reasonable man. He gave us about five pop quizzes and drops the lowest score, the pop quizzes are 20% of the grade in the class

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CHM217
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This class was pretty average. He often spent too long going over simple topics during lectures, but would ignore the things that needed to be discussed more. Quizzes were given every few classes, and you have to read the lab before the class in order to do well on them! He has a tendency to be rude, but he is very nice when talking one-on-one.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CHM217
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

His lectures are extremely boring and he is really sarcastic. He gives pop quizzes so read every experiment before class. Tests are easy. TA's do all the grading

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CHM355
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Schmitz is an ok choice. He is very loud, uses lots of analogies to get his points across. He takes a long time explaining some of the easier topics, so the harder topics get less time later on. Be to use supplemental materials to learn in this course.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CHM111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

roughly 70 to 80% of grade is tests so if you don't know chemistry you are screwed for sure

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: CHM111CHM217
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I don't understand why people think he's so bad. I have taken him for two courses and think he's excellent at explaining things. Lecture can and probably will get boring, but it's not completely unbearable like some say. He's extremely helpful outside of class. As long as you do the homework and study you should have no problem getting an A.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: CHM205
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Although Dr. Schmitz is a really tough grader, I can say that he is fair. He gives you the grade that you earn. One time after we all failed an exam, he told us that he wouldn't feel like he was doing his job if he let us off easy. And he's so right! His lectures are very dry, but skipping them will put you behind.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CHEM203
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This class has a reputation for being one of the hardest, but Dr. Schmitz breaks things down to an understandable level. This was my first chemistry class, and I have received As on every exam. You have to go to class! The class average for every test is in the 50s, because nobody ever shows up. You get out of it what you are willing to put in.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: CHM205
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This man is so intelligent, but he simply can't teach. He puts you to sleep and spends the entire class rambling on about whatever and then at the last ten minutes talks about the important stuff. The homework is online so be prepared to fork over an extra $50. Also, the homework usually happens before he teaches the material. DO NOT TAKE HIM

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CHEM203
• Grade Received: C-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

The syllabus was NEVER followed. He teaches SO slow and is a very boring to listen too. The homework is online and does not relate to what he teaches (when asked a question from the homework he couldn't even answer it). Most painful class to sit through. You basically have to self-teach the material to yourself. ... Avoid!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: CHM355
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Organic is difficult, but I thought Dr. Schmitz was a fine teacher. He was helpful in his office hours, and he did a lot of examples and demonstrations. I studied quite a bit from the textbook in addition to his lectures to pass, though. He is kind of awkward, but he is pretty nice. His final was the most difficult exam I've ever taken.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: CHM217
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Schmitz is a great professor. During pre-lab he would go over everything in detail of what the lab required. That being said, the lectures can be rather lengthy (45-60mins). During this time he will make it to where you get an A on the lab report. I recommend him if this is your first lab.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: CHM355
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Very disorganized. It was very unclear which material would be on the tests. Instructor was behind on covering material, tests were postponed & the class was unaware of the test dates. Online homework was due before the material was taught. Instructor graded very unfairly on exams & was not helpful during office hours.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: CHM217
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Since it's a lab, reports and homework are obviously to be expected weekly. Only a midterm and final, but pop quizzes are given so read the lab manual before class.