Luis Montes - University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond, OK

Professor: Luis Montes

Department: Chemistry

College: University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond, OK

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1223
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

His flipped class type is really great, you spend most of your time learning and trying out the material youve been taught instead of just sitting through lectures. Take him for chemistry II, hes one of my favorite professors at UCO.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1223
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

One of my favorite professors of all tome. He genuines cares about his students and their success. He doesnt use textbooks which is awesome. His classes are a flipped format. You watch videos that he makes before class and then you come to class asking questions and working through the material. TAKE HIM BECAUSE HE ROCKS!!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1112
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I suck at chemistry, and I got an A. All credit goes to the format of this class! You watch the lectures online before class, then go to class and are able to ask questions and do assignments with classmates. Then, after tests, you have the chance to do test corrections to earn back points. Loved Professor Montes! Wouldnt take anyone else for chem

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1223
• 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:

You won't find a better professor. Flipped classroom concept that makes chemistry a lot easier to understand and retain. He is always willing to help you understand any concept you are struggling with.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1223
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Montes is one of the best professors I've had. It was a "flipped" class meaning we watched his lecture and took notes on it from D2L before class. In class he answered any questions we had, as well was went over tricky topics, then gave us a worksheet to complete for no grade. Mastering chemistry homework, and offered generous test corrections.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1223
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Such a great professor! He genuinely cares about your education and wants to see you succeed. As long as you watch the videos and come to class prepared, it shouldn't be too hard at all. When grading, we always tries to give you as many points as he can (aka partial credit)! He also lets you do test corrections for extra credit on tests! He rocks

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CHEM2
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Montes is fantastic! Rather than rote memorization, he focuses heavily on making sure his students truly understand the concepts he teaches. Between the videos, class lectures, Mastering Chemistry homework, and group work, he presents the material in multiple ways to accommodate all different learning styles. 10/10 would take again.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CHEM2
• 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. Montes is a teaching machine sent back in time to save our planet from mass scientific illiteracy. He delivers each lecture on the whiteboard in a color-coded format, providing examples of how to work problems, and he even outlines how some topics apply to daily life. Dr. Montes cares about his students' learning and it shows. Nice ties, too.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Montes is an amazing professor. Anyone who says otherwise is lying to themselves, or just doesn't even attempt to workout the problems. I'll be honest and say that I could of had studied more and still made an A on this class. Don't believe those who say he's hard; he's funny, amazing, and genuinely cares.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

No matter how much i studied for this class i still made a C. Dr. montes is a good teacher for fast learners. the tests are pretty hard and he is kind of a difficult grader. everything is on mastering chemistry which makes it hard if you have questions. i wouldn't recommend taking him if you're a slow learner. not much extra credit

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Montes is Great. I took him for chem 1 but honestly i wouldn't recommend it. I worked my butt off to get an A. You must do a lot of outside studying. Reading the chapters and doing practice problems are essential to getting an A. He was constantly behind the lab and seemed to rush through his lectures.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1103
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Montes is a boss. He's absolutely amazing at explaining chemistry concepts and knows them inside and out. Do the test review he gives you and read over your notes and you will do well on the tests. It's essential that you take him for Chem 1 and 2; he's the best teacher in the department.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1223
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Be prepared to spend a lot of time studying. All the lectures are online and you do group problems in class. Does some lecture in class but mostly it feels like an online course. Lectures, homework, and quizzes are all online but is still mandatory to come to class. Very nice professor and easy to approach with questions. Test are hard

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1103
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Montes is Amazing! I'm a Humanities major and I got an A in his Class. His lectures are clear and easy to follow. He makes a tough subject really easy to understand. My suggestion is do all the Mastering Chemistry HW he assigns and do the review for the exam and you'll be fine. I also suggest study groups they really help when it comes to exam day.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1223
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

If you take the class, be prepared to do work. It is not an easy class, but he tries to help as much as you can, especially during office hours.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: 1103
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Go to class. Use all the opportunities he gives you to meet with him and get so many free points! Study hard, and you will get a good grade. 4 tests, which aren't too bad if you study. The final is standardized, but he curves it a lot. I would recommend investing in the study guide ($21). It's for Chem. 1 and 2. He's a wonderful teacher!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1103
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Montes is an AMAZING professor! He is very specific in explaining things in class so you understand them. I visited his office hours multiple times for extra clarification and he was very helpful. Multiple choice on the test are very hard, so work problems from the book and you'll do great. Gives extra credit for attendance and office visits!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: 1103
• 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:

i'm definitely taking him again for the next chem class. wonderful sense of humor along with fantastic way to learn. we did get a little behind near the end of this semester, but,that was only because he is very patient with helping other students. For some people chemistry is very hard. If you are one of those people that think that, take Montes.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1223
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I liked Dr Montes a lot He's very willing to help you if you ask. He's pretty funny too. He uses several examples to explain the theories in class. Group problems are kinda fun. He gives them every class. Study guides give you a very idea of what the test will be like. Know those inside and out, do Mastering Chemistry and you'll be ok.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1223
• 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:

Dr Montes loves chemistry. His lectures are interesting, and he teaches very well. He explains everything clearly, and he's very easy to take notes from. He gives you the option of correcting missed exam questions. He gives extra credit for going to his office for help. He really wants to see his students learn the material. I highly recommend him.