Timothy Brewer - Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI

Professor: Timothy Brewer

Department: Chemistry

College: Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CHEM123
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Avoid this teacher! His lectures are unorganized, he mixed up facts on several occasions (students corrected him), and he would rarely respond to emails (and was rude during his office hours). Dont bother asking questions in lab, because 95% of the time he says "How should I know" and walks away. Dont know where he got good reviews from honestly :/

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CHEM123
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Please take with a different professor, he does not know how to teach at all. Was very unclear in class and his homework did not represent the difficulty of his exams at all

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CHEM124
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Brewer is more laid back than some other chemistry professors. Not a stickler at all. He is very funny and connects well with students. He rounds up grades. I looked forward to going to lab every week because of his positive energy. He also had very legible handwriting.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CHEM124
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I took him for chem lab and he was always great with answering any questions I had. You need to come to class, but if you have an emergency he is willing to work with you. The class basically follows the online lab manual exactly so it was fairly easy to get through. He's a nice guy and teaches when you need help.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CHEM122
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Brewer is great for lab, he helps out if you have questions and if he sees that you're working hard, he gives you credit for it (raised my 89 to a 90).

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CHEM465
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is so kind and understanding. Dr. Brewer knows what he is talking about and helps in what ever way he can. He is down for just about anything so long as you are willing to learn and grow.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CHEM433
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Brewer is very fair when giving his tests. Everything comes straight from his quizzes and lectures. He won't try to trick you. Many times he will mention in class that "This may be on your exam" and yes it will so make sure to understand that part of the lecture if nothing else. Quizzes are actually harder than the exams.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CHEM123
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

One of the best professors I've ever had. Syllabus and grading are very fair and clear. The lectures are a little scattered and long but he is always open for questions and will go over the material until everyone in the class understands. The homework is optional but if you do it you're pretty much guaranteed an A on the exams. Very kind man.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CHEM121
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Brewer is by far the most helpful instructor I've had the chance to meet. He does assign homework assignments, but they are pretty straightforward. He explains concepts until every student clearly understands them. He can be funny, and he is so kind. I even got help from him for CHEM 123. I highly recommend taking him.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CHEM122
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

FANTASTIC to have in lab.He's not just a great professor, but he's also a great guy.I highly recommend him and I really hope I can take a class with him again.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CHEM481
• 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:

Great teacher. Very scattered, a bit unorganized. Lecture is not the best but part of it could just be the material. Very, very helpful. Tailors it to the majors in the class to make esoteric stuff relevant. Wants you to succeed and is very approachable. One of the best in the dept. Take him!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: CHEM361
• 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:

Awesome professor! Knows what he's talking about extremely well and is really good about explaining it thoroughly and in different ways in case it wasn't clear initially. Makes the class a bit fun with his added interesting information, because he knows it can be a bit tough. Homework almost every class, but it's easy and helps learn the stuff.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: CHEM361
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Good teacher until I went out of town and he refused an extension for a take home test. This would have been fair, but he not allowed a different student to take a test 5 days after it was scheduled just a couple weeks prior to not giving me an extension...

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CHM122
• 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 was terrified of chem lab when I started (bad memories from hs) but he made it so comfortable and he was so helpful. He's very understandable, fair, and fun. I would take his class again in a heartbeat.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: CHEM115
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I had him for a summer chemistry class, and I was terrified, but he made sure everyone understood what he was teaching and made it very easy to understand.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CHEM122
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I had him for lab. He was great. Always willing to help and tried to make class fun. He requires you to do your work, but helps as much as possible. Well organized and smart,too. He's what a teacher should be.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: CHEM121
• 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:

Great teacher he is really cool and lots of fun. He is really nice and extreamly helpful ask questions he will always help you.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: CHEM123
• 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:

OMG... One of the best teachers i have ever had. I am a chemistry minor and hate chemistry but this guy knows how to teach. Very nice and always willing to help you if you're willing to help yourself. Take him, you won't regret it.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: CHEM465
• 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 has a natural ability to teach and is an asset to EMU. Always willing to help out during office hours and is usually great about grading and returning papers quickly. Made this class easy for me. Thanks

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: CHEM121
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

teaches well but has a hard time explaining things, uses power point, test are from the power points and are easy if you study, willing to meet during office hours and help if you need it, study outside of class and you should do fine