Patrick Desrochers - University of Central Arkansas, Conway, AR

Professor: Patrick Desrochers

Department: Chemistry

College: University of Central Arkansas, Conway, AR

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1450
• 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:

I loved him hes a great guy . I managed to pull an A in his class at the end of the semester barley. He prepares you so much for higher classes. But get ready to study I was new to chemistry and college when I took him and I would have to study atleast In total about 20 hours for each of his tests and up to 10 hours for his quizzes.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1450
• 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:

Dr. Desrochers is by far the most amazing professor Ive ever had for a class. Really funny, caring, makes sure you understand material, and has tons of office hours so you can ask any questions. Chem is one of the hardest classes on campus, but Dr. Desrochers does his best to help you learn and succeed if youre willing to put in the effort.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1301
• 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:

Dr. Desrochers is PEHNOMENAL! His lectures have made me fall so deeply In love with chemistry that I considered changing my major. I have settled for adding a chem minor. He has a light in his eyes and a passion for helping students be successful. I loved him so much I am taking him for chem 1450 this spring. HIGHLY recommend. He's beyond amazing!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: COLLEGECHEM1
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Wonderful professor!! Go to his office during hours, he is more than willing to work with students if you're willing to put in the work!! Do the practice tests, and the "extra" online work. He encourages students to reach out for help and seems concerned for your success.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1451
• 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. Desrochers was awesome. Chem II was hard but he made me want to try and learn and earn my grade in there. It takes a lot of study time to get an A in this class but he will give you all the resources you need to succeed. If I had any more chem classes I would take him again.

Rating # 6

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:

Best professor ever! He is fun and extremely intelligent! You have to use the workbook and do a few problems outside of class to be successful. He is very easy to follow.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1451
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Desrochers really knows what he's talking about. He's pationate about chemistry and wants everyone to do well. However, his tests are very difficult and many students have a C or below. You MUST work suggested homework problems to do well in his class. Although he's hard, he engraves concepts into your brain and as a plus, his lectures are fun!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1451
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Desrochers is really a nice guy, but his class is without a doubt the hardest class I've ever taken. I had a 4.0 GPA until I took his class. I'm leaving his class with a C and honestly that's the best most people are going to get.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1451
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Desrochers likes to use language that is rarely understood by a majority in class. He tends to only involve himself with those who are going above and beyond in class. Throughout the entire semester, he has continued to fail to remember my name. Do not take him, his class could end you.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1301
• 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:

Dr. Desrochers was incredibly helpful. He makes a point to know you and genuinely cares about you. He practically begs for you to come to his office hours if you do not understand something in class. You will need your book pretty much everyday. Tests are not incredibly difficult but you will need to study. I would definitely take him again!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1301
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Desrochers is one AMAZING teacher. If you have the chance, take him. He explain so very well. Makes a POINT to memorize everyone's name (class of 70+). Won't move on unless you understand (if you ask questions). Begs you to come see him in office hours. He is so passionate about chem. Best professor yet! Very easy to understand too!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1400
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Thought it would be easy because it was gen ed chem, but it was by far one of the hardest classes I have taken. Definitely spent a lot of time every week on this class. He is very passionate about his subject therefore he makes it interesting, but also very challenging. He is always willing to help. Super funny. One of my favorite professors yet.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: 1450
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Deroschers was litteraly the best teacher ever. i understood everything in the class no problem. hard material. good teacher

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1451
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He is an awesome teacher! Go to his office hours with any questions you have. Do the homework problems and practice test early so you can ask as many questions as possible. He is super cooperative and an extremely nice professor. You just have to put in the time for the grade

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: CHEMIANDII
• 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: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Dr. Desrochers is a great guy. He tries to make you laugh by makings little jokes. He is a very difficult professor, but you will KNOW Chemistry by the end of it. He is insanely helpful. GO TO HIS OFFICE HOURS IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS! I cannot stress that enough.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1450
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

DO NOT TAKE IF YOU DONT HAVE STRONG CHEM BACKGROUND!! Studied numerous hours and pulled many many all-nighters for this class and still ended up getting a D. If you are very good in chemistry you might be able to get an A.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1450
• 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:

Loved the class, coming from a small school, I had little chem experience, but managed to pull out a B. Definitely for chem majors.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1450
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I was highly confused in this class. He doesnt explain things very well at all. Do NOT take this class if you are coming right out of high school with little experience in Chemistry. Mostly everyone that I talked to in the class was not doing good. I had to drop because it was going to screw my GPA up. I do NOT recommend taking his class.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1450
• 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:

I LOVE DR. DEROCHERS. He is very conceptual so it can be hard to know how to study for tests but he offers a lot of outside help. He has convenient office hours and begs students if they're struggling to come by and get help. He is a great teacher and teaches everything that's on the tests. Overall he is a great guy and everyone should take him!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1451
• 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:

If you want to understand chemistry from every angle take him. He is an amazing professor! He is super enthusiastic about chemistry and relates it to real life so it's easy to remember. He's kind of dorky but he totally keeps class interesting with cheesy jokes and puns. take this professor!!!