Theodore Fickel - Los Angeles Valley College, Valley Glen, CA

Professor: Theodore Fickel

Department: Chemistry

College: Los Angeles Valley College, Valley Glen, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CHEM51
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is good, took a hybrid class with lecture online and lab in class. He is well respected and quick responder to any questions or concern, but never ever take Kokabi for your lab portion,he will ruin all the work you have done for the semester. And btw, for us professor didn't curve the grades 87% is B

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CHEM51
• 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 good, always answer every question we have, I took online course with him, but never take Kokabi for the lab portion he can ruin your grades.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CHEM068
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I had him for both online lecture and for lab in spring 2017. He was very helpful and a sweetheart. Although he doesn't teach the labs in person anymore. Many of bad reviews come from others who only had him online. But in person he's a great teacher. He curved grades at end 80%> A, 75> B, 65> C. Below 65% you wouldn't pass.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CHEM060
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Hybrid/5 week: Our lab professor was awesome, but the professor that handles the online instruction part (lab professor and online instructor rarely communicate with each other) is kind of frustrating. All tests and quizzes were online M.C., but once you take them you can't see the questions you got wrong, so good luck studying off them...

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CHEM51
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

BEWARE on taking any online Chemistry with Professor Fickel !!! If you take him online be advised that all you have to is teach yourself. And will have to physically show up to school and take the final. I had to go to tutoring and get the help I needed, overall his class was okay but I suggest you to take the physical class preferably !!!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CHEM101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Creates the online course before the semester starts and is resistant to making changes. Gives the excuse that he is unable to change settings for the modules and quizzes, but occasionally does it anyways. Responds to messages fairly quick, but don't expect to get the answer you want.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CHEM51
• 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:

I took Chemistry 51 online, all I gotta say is be prepared to learn on your OWN. It was difficult but the exams/final and quizzes were all open book! I managed to go to tutoring but the final is online and it consists of all the same quiz/exams questions. Hopefully it wont change later on, if your a chemistry major dont take it, but easy class .

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CHEM068
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

You need to read the text if you take his online class. And use the resources he gives. No one seems to notice that he puts videos and resources if you bother to check. No offense, but if you sign up for an online class, expect to be doing independent work often. And when I go to his office hours in person, he is so kind and helpful. Good luck.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CHEM101
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I actually know less chemistry after taking his online class. Couldn't get into any other so took online both for 68 and 101. Valley's online chem is terrible. I can no longer be a chem major because I know nothing, but I have an A in chem 101. yay! I learned nothing in 68 and would have died in any other 101. Now I'll change major and finish 102OL

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CHEM101
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

NO LECTURE, NO GUIDANCE, NO RECORDINGS, NO EXTRA CREDIT, ZERO FEEDBACK, HOMEWORK DOES NOT PREPARE YOU FOR EXAMS, AND LAST BUT CERTAINLY NOT LEAST, THERE IS NO ROOM FOR ERROR. HE IS UNORGANIZED, ONLINE DUE DATES ARE ALL OVER THE PLACE WITH NO REGULARITY. IF YOU'RE OK WITH SELF TEACHING-OK, OTHERWISE, HELL NO!! I FEEL SO UNPREPARED FOR CHEM 102 :(

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CHEM101
• 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:

Should not be offered online, especially with no recorded lectures, lecture notes, or any assistance whatsoever - literally 0 instruction. The material itself is understandable when actually taught, but on your own, it is nearly impossible. This almost ruined chemistry for me. Still got an A but I feel about 10% comfortable with the material.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: CHEM101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Fickel is highly respected person. I met with him only once for final exam. I took Chem 68 and 101 online hybrid class. Very understanding and easy. He is very caring and inspirational for students. He is a real gentleman by outfit and by personality both. For final , if you understand the materials and formula , you will get easy A.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: CHEM51
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Took during summer. learn 99% on your own via tutoring etc. his textbook will cause damage, don't bother with it. quiz questions are extremely difficult. oddly enough every test, even the final, is EXACT same questions from quiz with EXACT same answers in EXACT same order. Good news: no busy work and solo study prepares you for next class

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CHEM51
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

hybrid class No need to buy textbook he has created his own book/manual lots of test, 3 exams unexpected discussions that need to be answered, kinda like a pop quiz of 1 question. I think I asked to many questions that eventually he stop answering my questions ;D He gives you the material but its up to your to read and understand it.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: CHEM068
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Fickel is such a nice man! However, this was not an easy class. I took the hybrid version, and, as with most hybrid classes, you must teach the material to yourself by reading the book and solving problems. The exams were on the tougher side but definitely doable. Overall, I think this was a decent hybrid class. I enjoyed it.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: 7409
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This was a hybrid onlinelab class. The professor writes his own text and provides it for free, which is great. The professor that taught the lab portion was confusing and rushed, and clearly did not communicate with the Dr. Fickel. The online portion was also confusing, with conflicting and misleading info. Don't take unless you can teach yourself

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: CHEM20
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Speaks way too quick, jumps around everywhere, if you don't know anything about chemistry, expect to learn little to nothing in his class. You will need to read your textbook and teach yourself. Test are difficult, puts a lot of trick questions in them. Good luck

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: CHEMV30
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is a nice professor but I did not understand him most of the time.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: CHEMISTRY51
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is very knowledgeable. He has setup the online course with his textbook (e-version). No surprises with grading, test, quizzes & lab work (syllabus). He is difficult to follow at times. The online course does have errors/bugs in the site. His test are difficult. I do not recommend this professor or online course if you are new to chemistry.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: CHEM151
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is truly a caring and nice individual. He cares about the students and if they understand the material. YOU MUST STUDY! JUST LIKE ANY CLASS. Chemistry is not an easy subject but Dr. Fickel has a great sense of humor and very passionate about the subject. He is a must take! Enjoyed the pleasure of being in his class