Wayne Bosma - Bradley University, Peoria, IL

Professor: Wayne Bosma

Department: Chemistry

College: Bradley University, Peoria, IL

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CHM110
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr.B provides a disconnected lecture atmosphere where he simply writes down everything he says on his yellow legal pad. Although he is incredibly knowledgeable, understanding for any hands on or interactive style learners is difficult. Do as much pre class preparation as possible. Very simple and easy content made difficult and hard to understand.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CHM110
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Bosma cares so much about helping his students succeed. He will know your name even though its a lecture class full of students. But, he tells you WAY more information than you need to know. Every lecture consists of taking notes for the entire 50 mins, so its a bit boring at times. Dont skip class because there are daily quizzes!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CHM110
• Grade Received: D+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Wayne Bosma is a good teacher, it is the material that is really tough. Definitely go to office hours at least once he'll remember your name and he won't forget it! He's extremely nice and often gives extra office hours.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CHM110
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Bosma is the best Chemistry professor at Bradley University. In this class, a significant amount of the grade comes down to tests. After every test, my class had the second highest test scores. This was because of the Honors Program class which selects some of the top students. CHM 110 is a hard class but Bosma will get you through!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CHEM110
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is one of the sweetest people that I have ever met! He genuinely cares about the student's well being and is willing to talk about things unrelated to chemistry. The class itself is a bit tough because he gets so excited that he doesn't always cover all the material. The class was tough (partially because I don't like chem) but he is amazing!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CHM110116
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

A great professor, who understands his students. Wants to see everyone be successful, but you have to work for it. Overall, great person!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CHM110
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Bosma is one of the most challenging, yet rewarding professors I have had in my time at Bradley. He's a brilliant man and he knows what he's talking about. A lot of notetaking during class is required, and the quizzes are difficult. However, this system of teaching yields great success for the exams if you work hard. Nice guy w/ dry humor too.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CHM470
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

470 is a hard class even no matter where it is or who teaches it. Bosma makes it manageable. If you have any questions just go talk to him, always happy to see you and eager to help.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CHM110
• Grade Received: D+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor made an otherwise boring class somewhat manageable and cares about you. I was absent once and he noticed, even in a lecture hall. He wants you to do well but won't let you slip by just by showing up.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CHM116
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Worst professor I have ever had. Does not field question because he is too busy writing every word that comes out of his mouth on his legal pad. Does not thoroughly explain examples or content. If you ask him to explain something chances are he will skip around your question and you will end up more confused than before.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CHM300
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Very helpful. Wicked dry humor. Good classes and helpful lecturer.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: CHM300
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Do NOT take CHM 300 if you think it's going to be an easy, blow-off class. You will still have to study and there is a lot of chemistry involved.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: CHM470
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Hard class everywhere regardless of any professor but Bosma makes it manageable and wants you to do well. Go to office hours.

Rating # 14

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

I have nothing but praise for Dr. Bosma. The subject is hard, but he is more than fair and most importantly he wants to help you succeed in the class.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: CHM116
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Bosma is a SUPER nice guy but can be confusing. He writes with the class and literally writes EVERYTHING he says. It can be tedious sometimes. It's difficult to keep up with him and actively pay attention to what he is saying because you are so focused writing everything down. Expect A LOT of writing.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CHM116
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Bosma is a really great guy and presents the material in an easy way to study since he writes the notes with you. If you study your notes every night for about 15 minutes and actually work through the mastering chem assignments an A is not out of the question.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: CHM110116
• 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 loved Dr. Bosma as a prof! Class is well paced -not too fast. The notes are clear because he writes them with you, making it easier to study from them. He is ALWAYS willing to help you out and answer questions. I went to his office hours whenever I had even a small question. Take Dr. B! Disclaimer: You have to actually go to class to do well.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: CHM116
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He's a pretty legit professor. His quizzes are WAY harder than the test which is weird. He's really nice and easy to get along with though. Lectures well.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: CHM110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Bosma is a nice person, but does not present his material in a way that is comprehensible. After numerous tutor sessions, online help, 4am study sessions, and group/book work, I still could not pass his exams. The quizzes are also quite impossible. This class is the definition of a "weed-out" class. He was open to help during office hours.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PCHM
• 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 LOVE DR. BOSMA!!! He is so nice and always willing to help, and although P-chem was not a favorite subject of mine, I still enjoyed having him as a professor!