Sam Abrash - University of Richmond, Richmond, VA

Professor: Sam Abrash

Department: Chemistry

College: University of Richmond, Richmond, VA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CHEM141
• 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. Abrash is funny, kind & serves as a mentor to his students. He generously posts all of his lecture notes online. The course follows the curriculum of AP chem & is familiar to those who have been exposed. The exams are straight forward, especially if you do the practice tests prior & even so he usually curves the grades.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CHEM309310
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Abrash is super knowledgeable and it shows. P. Chem. II is tough and abstract, but Dr. Abrash really tries to make you understand and is super helpful outside of class. His tests are predictable as long as you do his practice tests and even when they're not, he curves very kindly.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CHEM309310
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Abrash is super knowledgeable and it shows, P. Chem. is a tough subject regardless of who teaches it, but he really tried and is super helpful outside of class. His tests are fairly predictable as long as you do his practice tests. He curves very kindly too so that's a plus.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ENVR201
• 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:

ENVR201 is reading-heavy and open-discussion-based, which can be a bit dull at times. However, Professor Abrash is a really nice teacher. He tells a joke at the beginning of each class, and is really personable. Don't be afraid to talk to him about any concerns that you may have: he'll listen.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ENVR201
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Abrash was literally so supportive and amazing. If you talk to him he is the sweetest human you will ever meet. He is very passionate and knowledgeable about environmental studies. As long as you do your hw itll be fine! He lets you use summaries if readings on the test. Hes also very understanding about late work. Do your work and youll get A

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CHEM110
• 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:

I really recommend this professor as his lectures are intriguing and clear. If you are interested in chemistry, tests are not difficult to pass, as long as listen carefully in class and finish assignments regularly. If you have any questions, feel free to ask him. He is very approachable and helpful. Feel more love in chemistry!!!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CHEM110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

For an international student, Dr Sam helps me fit the life in UR in all aspects. Love the professor! Fun class but you need to follow all the instructions and do homework regularly.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CHEM141
• 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:

Dr. Abrash is a really nice guy! Not the most interesting or dynamic class but it gets the job done. Test are straight forward and not too hard if you pay attention, study and are prepared. Pretty regular homework but class is not mandatory. Overall positive experience

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CHEM141
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Explains stuff quickly and not clearly. Its more helpful to not go to class and read his lecture notes that he posts online which he reads off word for word in class.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CHEM310
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

very helpful, very nice, you really need to keep up with the homework, and study regularly.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CHEM110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Definitely take this to fulfill science requirement--even if you don't know a thing about chem you can do well. He lets you use homework on your tests, gives you old tests to study from, and will tell you what to study in the pre-test study sessions. Very helpful professor & if you do the work, you will do well. Also very relaxed attendance policy.

Rating # 12

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Abrash is a really nice professor that will help you understand and get through lab in a breeze. He rarely gives A's on lab assignments but you'll end up with an A as long as you do your homework.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: CHLAB141
• 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 everything that a professor should be. He gave us handouts at the beginning of class with lots of info and read through them. He cares about students and wants them to do their best. He always wants to help and always knows what he's talking about. I am not a science person, but Dr. Abrash's lab session was bar none the finest.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CHEM110
• 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:

Prof Abrash is a great guy- always willing to help. For 110, he procided old tests to 5 years back that made studying very simple. He wants you to understand do well, not pound concepts into your brain. He's a quirky guy, but interesting to learn from and he knows his stuff

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: CHEM310311
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Had him for physical chem, easily the hardest class I have ever taken. Nice guy and really knows his stuff.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CHEM311
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

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