Tracy Halmi - Pennsylvania State University - Erie, Erie, PA

Professor: Tracy Halmi

Department: Science

College: Pennsylvania State University - Erie, Erie, PA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CHEM106
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Hands down, my favorite professor so far! Lectures are well organized and straight to the point. The online textbook is useful for extra problems, but all the information needed for exams is covered in lecture. Definitely go to office hours if you are struggling. Exams are tough, but doable. A great professor overall!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CHEM110
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Obviously the class is going to be difficult, it is a college level chemistry. If you put in the time and having Tracy as a professor, it's an easy A. She breaks the info down so everyone understands; if you don't, she goes out of her way to make office time. Tracy is full of enthusiasm the entire semester, it makes the class quite enjoyable.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CHEM110
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Absolute worst teacher I have ever had. She takes the material that you learned in high school, throw it in the trash, and teaches in a way that is impossible to learn. Her tests are hard as hell with very little time given. Avoid at all costs

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CHEM106
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

She is an outstanding teacher but her exams are super difficult. I only missed 3 questions and that dropped my test score from a 90 to a 74 so be prepared to study like you have never studied before. It takes a lot of preparation and practice to be ready for her exams. Overall, very cool person who does an amazing job, just tough exams.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CHEM110
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Very hard teacher for basic chemistry 110, her test averages are low, and I would recommend to take a different teacher. I dropped after the second test, and got an A with another chemistry professor.

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: Mandatory

Comment:

Tracy is full of enthusiasm for every lecture, no matter how boring the topic is. She goes out of her way to make sure her students understand the info, as long as they put forth the effort. She loves to get to know her students, which most professors don't, especially in large lectures like her's. Overall, Tracy is great professor!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CHEM110
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

One of the best profs Ive had. Let's admit it chem 110 is a very hard course so you will need to put outside work in. However, if you go to lectures and take notes and do the suggested hw problems you'll pass! Also if you need extra help she is always there. She also relates chemistry to real life all time so get ready for some exciting stories!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CHEM17
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Long story short, drop her class. She's an okay lady, but a terrible teacher who picks favorites. Upon meeting her during her office hours for help with a problem that I could NOT figure out how to start, she replied with "If you haven't started it, I won't help you", and asked me to leave. Very confusing lectures and explanations, hard to pass.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CHEM110
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Doing the problems in the book is a must. Go to her office hours to get to know her better (it will help you grade in the long end).

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CHEM110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She gives harder midterms than any other chemistry professors. If you don't have a strong foundation in chemistry prior to this course, I am not suggesting you taking Halmi. Would recommend her if you know the material beforehand. Otherwise, avoid or you will have to deal with long tests for short time allotted. She is great but tough.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CHEM110
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very difficult exams, final was easier than exams throughout the year. But she has a lively personality which helps keep focus in lectures.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: CHEM106
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Tracy Halmi is an excellent Chemistry profressor. She knows the subject very well and I highly recommend taking her if you can. She teaches General Chemistry and Organic Chemistry. Chem 106 was fairly straightforward. It's the same course as Chem 110 but you get an extra day for practice. It was my first Chemistry class and I liked it very much.

Rating # 13

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

My main problem was the time given for tests. The tests are extremely long and intensive and the time allotted is not acceptable.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CHEM012
• Grade Received: D
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

If you are absolutely required to take chemistry, she is the best option by far. If you are not a chemistry person, the class is going to be difficult regardless of who you take, but she makes a little bit better. One of my favorite professors! Although the tests can be a bit too long for the time allotted.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: CHEM213
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Idk what others here are talking about. She's the absolute worst professor and person I've ever had the displeasure of interacting with. Arrogant and horrible. Seriously avoid at all costs.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CHEM106
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

My fav class and professor! Very helpful both during lectures and office hours. Hard tests, quizzes weekly, but hardwork will definitely pay off. I suggest to take chem 106 instead of 110 (they are the same) because the classes are smaller and there are more hours in class to learn with the professor through exercises.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: CHEM106
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I am really bad at chemistry, but I was able to pass because she was very helpful. She found different ways to explain the material to me. She can come off kind of intimidating, but she really just wants you to do well. Study! And when you need help go get it. She won't come to you!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: CHEM213
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This class wasn't extremely difficult. Plus is didn't have test just labs due. The labs are slightly difficult the further you move in the class but overall not difficult. I actually found it fun doing reactions and using cool instruments! Traci's was a good instructor!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: CHEM110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Has a horrible attitude at times. Time poorly for lectures.Tests were too long for time alloted.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: CHEM110
• 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:

I loved Tracy and her class!! It was my favorite class. I had it four days a week at like 10 am and I didnt even mind going! She is funny and that makes the class and environment very open and enjoyable. She is good at explaining things but YOU DO HAVE to attend class or you will fall behind!