Neil Schore - University of California Davis, Davis, CA

Professor: Neil Schore

Department: Chemistry

College: University of California Davis, Davis, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CHE118A
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Wow. I had his class in 1987 and because of him I took 3 more years of chemistry even though it wasn't required for my degree. He made me fall in love with chemistry and see the world through the eyes of what an electron would do.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CHE150
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

An amazing lecturer that does a phenomenal job at engaging with students. He always gives some back story on the material which makes the concepts much more interesting. Really knows his stuff and is very approachable.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: 118A
• 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:

Honestly the best Chemistry Professor I have ever had. His lectures really make the material easy to grasp, he has so many resources available to help you. The best part about him is that he is passionate about what he teaches, is never in a bad mood, and comes in with a smile every day. He wants you to do well,if you do better he boosts your grade

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CHE118A
• 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:

Do ALL the suggested textbook problems! This is what allowed me to do good on the midterms and final. There are no surprises, he cares about the success of each of his students. Such a nice old man. Loved him dearly. I wished he taught the rest of the series.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: 118A
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Hands down the best professor I've had at Davis. I was really intimidated by the course at first, but Professor Schore gives you so many resources and is so clear during lecture. Also the curve is insane.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CHE118A
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is so awesome. I have so much respect for him... you can feel his intelligence rubbing off on you he's just that smart. I was very intimidated by ochem but he ended up making it actually fun and not nearly as daunting as it could have been. I love that he writes the notes in front of you. He is so willing and nice about any questions you have!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CHE118A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I can honestly say he is the best prof I've had so far. He is approachable and always happy. He makes difficult concepts easy to grasp. Only class that can capture my full attention because the material doesn't seem too intimidating when introduced by him. Exams were fair, and the "curve" is very generous.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CHE118A
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

AMAZING TEACHER!!!! As a transfer student Ive had a lot of exposure to many teaching styles and Prof Schore is by far the most incredible teacher Ive had thus far. Yes it is ochem so youre going to have to try! But he teaches so well and Thoroughly that the material will be enjoyable to you (he helped write the book AKA READ THE B O O K)

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: 118A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Schore is too phenomenal to not take. Just look at his review, all excellent reviews. His lecture are the most clear Ive ever taken in Davis. I even recommend you to take his 118A instead of 8A since he is sooo great. Learning will be fun for once if you try his class.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: 118A
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Engaging lecture !! Helpful lecture note and review session. However, lecture was heavy, be ready to learn.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: 118A
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Best chem professor I've had in davis so far, arguably even better than enderle. Lectures and office hours were so clear and helpful, there's a reason he wrote the book... Amazing and respected, too bad he won't teach 118b

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: 118A
• 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:

Dr. Schore is the most memorable professor I've had at Davis so far, he made organic chemistry interesting and even enjoyable. He's very clear in lecture and makes difficult concepts easy to grasp. Do not be fooled by the examples he does in class, the exams are much more challenging. Textbook problems are similar to his exams.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: 118A
• 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:

Take CHE 118A with Schore if you can! He has a really generous curve. I did ok on the midterms and even worse on the final but I managed to get an A-.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CHE118A
• 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:

He's the best professor I've had. His lectures were really helpful.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: 118A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Schore is by far the best professor I've ever had. His exams are fair. He wrote the book and has been teaching for a long time- so he knows what he's doing. Definitely go over your notes and mechanisms before tests. Although it was a long lecture and early in the morning, his enthusiasm keeps you up.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CHE118A
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE Professor Schore. TAKE HIM AT ALL COSTS and if not then attend his lectures. He's sweet, clear-cut, and even wrote the book. AND HIS CURVE IS AMAZING NO MATTER WHAT QUARTER. It's based off of his own algorithm not the class average. Had a C- and ended up with a B. THANK YOU PROFESSOR!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: 118A
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

If you're taking O-chem, you want Dr. Schore. Great lecturer and helpful. His 2 midterms were very fair-however the final was tough and dropped a lot of people's grades. That's life I guess though, regardless, take this guy.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: 118A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

His lectures were very detailed and clear. He's an overall great professor. His tests are somewhat hard, but if you study for it, then you should do fine.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: CHE118A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Omg where do I begin..... Schore is AMAZING. He wrote the textbook. He's CRYSTAL CLEAR, his lectures are amazing, he's amazing, his class is amazing. He made me love ochem! I came in on the first day really nervous because I heard ochem is hell, but Schore made ochem really understandable an manageable. I'm so glad I got the opportunity to have him

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: 118A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

must take