Wayne Larson - Diablo Valley College, Pleasant Hill, CA

Professor: Wayne Larson

Department: Chemistry

College: Diablo Valley College, Pleasant Hill, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CHEM109
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Such a great teacher. super funny and is really caring of his students. attend lectures and take notes and you'll pass. One of my favorite teachers ever!!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CHEM108
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Amazing professor. TAKE LARSON. His lectures are amazing, and he wants nothing more than to see his students succeed. It really shows how much he cares. Yes, you will need to work hard, but he gives you everything you need to succeed and he has the best ways of teaching you the material so that you understand i. One of the best professors I've had.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CHEM108
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Larson makes it the easiest he can for everyone. The course is hard. The information is hard but he really teaches it in the simplest way. This is just one of those classes where you need to constantly practice it or you won't do well. One of my hardest classes, ever. But, he's definitely the prof you want for the job, just work for it.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CHEM108
• Grade Received: D+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I didn't do well in the class, but that was all my fault. Larson is a phenomenal teacher both in lecture and lab. Unless you can retain everything in the lectures you'll need to do outside studying, a lot of it. The labs are fun and educational. He is really a great instructor and I can't recommend him enough.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CHEM108
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I loved taking Chemistry with Larson. He really cares about his students learning and understanding the material. He is more than fair when it comes to content youre expected to know and grading. He is hecka slow at returning exams and grading and he does not update grades in canvas. Show up, pay attention, and put in a little work and get an A.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CHEM108
• 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:

Professor Larson is a genius w knowing the materials and also teaching it. You will see as you take higher levels that while all professors at dvc know their stuff, they are not the greatest at teaching. I feel so lucky to have had him. Havent had a professor yet that is as good.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CHEM108
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Larson is a great teacher, but the test is not easy and when you take the quiz, the homework that he let you use that is not useful.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CHEM108
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Larson is an excellent chemistry professor. He makes the material very simple and straightforward. If you do the homework and study your notes, you will do fine! Just don't get behind in the class!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CHEM108
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is one of the best professors in DVC. He designs the lecture that is so easy to understand. He's also very kind to answer all your questions through email, in class, or in office hour. There are 4 tests, some quizzes before each test, and 1 final exam. Following his instructions, and you can do it well!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CHEM108
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I went up to Larson the first day of my chem 108 class and told him this was my 3rd and final attempt at taking this class and I really needed to pass. He assured me that he would get me through the class! If you work hard, try and show up he notices. Take notes and stay involved. He is a fair grader & got me through CHEM!!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CHEM108
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's funny, understanding, focused. Writes everything important on board so long as u copy good notes you'll have everything u need for the tests. 4 quizzes followed by 4 exams for each quiz + final. Little extra credit opportunity. Mildly easy A. He's THE BEST CHEM TEACHER BY FAR!!! Take him, you will never regret ur decision.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: CHEM108
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Mr. Larson was easily my favorite professor this semester, and I was genuinely dreading taking chemistry. He made the subject enjoyable and he's more interested in you understanding the material so you can get the grade you want. He wants you to pass too!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: CHEM108
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

At first, I was dreading having to take Chemistry, as I took it in high school and had a hard time. Mr. Larson made it super easy to understand and made class fun (because he likes to blow stuff up). Chemistry went from my least favorite subject, to one of my favorites. So to anyone looking for a great Chemistry teacher, take this one.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CHEM108
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I'm an older student (26) and I have attended much school in my life including Navy Nuclear Power School. Dr. Larson is by far my favorite professor/instructor. The methods he teaches for solving stoichiometry problems are fire af. He knows what you need to do to succeed, and he breaks things down well. He is calm. Pretty much reached chemistry zen

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: CHEM108
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I wish all teachers were like Larson. He tells you exactly what you need to know, and guides you every step of the way during lab and lecture. He has a good sense of humor during class which makes lectures entertaining at times. He doesn't like memorization or complicated procedures so he makes it simple and gives you some material to use on exams.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CHEM108
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Larson is awesome! Really straight forward and is there to help, always! He makes gen chem interesting and interactive and honestly a lot of fun. Chemistry has always been a tricky subject for me but Larson always made sure I was on track and would always check to see if I needed additional help. He is wonderful. TAKE HIS CLASS!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: CHEM227
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The hype around Larson IMHO is a bit too much. He is funny, very chill in lab and an easy grader. He is experienced in teaching that he forgot students do not have the same knowledge as him. Thus, his lecture was way too oversimplified to the point you have no idea what's going on. Take his class if you just want to pass the class with good grade

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: CHEM108
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Best chem teacher, hands down. Clear, straightforward, AND easy. His tests are just like his lectures. But just bc he's easy doesn't mean you won't learn anything. He is easy because you learn EVERYTHING!!!!!! He needs a gold medal or something. He's an easygoing, hilarious guy that will be there for u if u ever need help. He makes chem so clear

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: CHEM226
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I don't know why people think that Larson is the best professor. He is really good, He gives amazing lectures, but when it comes to grading he is really strict. This semester we had 18 students and 2 people got A. If you think that you are in that two. Definetly recommended otherwise at different community college.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: CHEM226
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Larson is the bomb! He is so relaxed during lab and lectures. His grading is pretty lenient too compared to other professors. Wish I could take hi for every class. I think he is the only professor that gave exams that people could finish and actually pass at the same time. Fight for a spot in his class and you won't regret it!