Simeon Martinus - University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, Johnstown, PA

Professor: Simeon Martinus

Department: Chemistry

College: University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, Johnstown, PA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: OCHEM1LAB
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

WORST PROFESSOR EVER. Never felt more disrespected or embarrassed any time I had a question. Acts like everyone is an idiot. Quizzes are so hard it's very common to fail them. He hates anyone who wants to try to get a good grade. Don't bother going to his "review sessions" for anything, as he will not answer and Qs asked, will only try to degrade u

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: OCHEMLAB1
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I feel like every good review on here is written by Sam himself. Don't take him. He cares more about yelling at you for not understanding rather than helping you and teaching you. He called my class a bunch of morons.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: OCHEM2LAB
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

actually one of the funniest people i've ever spoken to, great teacher and makes lab enjoyable. nigam is a decent lab prof but he's usually there helping her so you're gonna be dealing with sam either way. just sit down and talk to him, he's one of the most interesting people you'll meet

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ORGCHEM1LAB
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

HIS QUIZZES ARE HARD AND HE GIVES A LOT OF POST LAB WORK THAT CAN BE CONFUSING. THERE'S NO OTHER ORGANIC CHEM LAB PROFESSOR AT UPJ SO HE IS YOUR ONLY CHOICE

Rating # 5

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Sam is awesome. Sure, organic is hard and so is the lab, but he makes it funny and interesting. He can be a rough grader and can be very blunt, but he makes spending 4 hours in a lab enjoyable.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: OCHEM1
• 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:

Do not treat this as just another one credit class or you will be in trouble! He definetly makes organic lab fun, and has a singular personality. Make sure you study thoroughly, and understand all of the concepts beforehand.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CHEM0232
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Sam's lab rocks!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: OCHEMLAB1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Sam is AWESOME!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: OLAB1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

i enjoy his labs, did better on his midterm than on T's tests....he's pretty fun as long as no one makes him cranky

Rating # 10

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

good prof

Rating # 11

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Sam rocks!! He's the only prof. that can clarify Organic Chemistry and make lab a fun experience. He has a great sense of humor giving a sense of comfort in the lab environment...an environment where many students may feel a great deal of tension.

Rating # 12

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

This class is pretty hard, but I think I learned more in lab than in class. The lab is really fun though (except for the spec problems and tests!)

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: OCHEMLABS
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

wow hard class...he's really helpful though and he makes it fun (by talking about american idol constantly) haha. sam rocks.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: OCHEM2LAB
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

whoa this class was killer. SO MANY spec problems to do. His midterm isnt bad but his final is unbelievabley hard. He is a great teacher and very helpful...that is if u can find him since he's usually walking aroudn the place. all in all its ok.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: OCHEMLAB
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

No Comments

Rating # 16

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Four words for ya.... Get in your threesomes! You learn a lot from him but he is just as hard as Trimmy!