Guy Crundwell - Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, CT

Professor: Guy Crundwell

Department: Chemistry

College: Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, CT

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CHEM161
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He's a cool guy. Made you laugh occasionally, did what he could to help us out, had study guides and lecture notes on blackboard in case you missed class which was really nice. Whole class was only 3 exams and a final. Attendance was never taken but its still recommended you show up since the material itself is pretty tough.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CHEM161
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I am not good at chemistry and I never felt comfortable throughout, but Dr. Crundwell gives fairly easy exams compared to the optional homework. Show up and listen, do the homework that you don't understand, understand it, then get over 100 on the exams. A lot of kids had low grades or over 100s, it is what you make it, just study and show up.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CHEM161
• 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:

Professor Crundwell is a really great professor that helps students that want to help themselves. If you show effort on homework, come to class, and come prepared with questions he's more than happy to help you. It's the students that don't want to put in any effort that have a problem with him. Gave me a solid foundation before moving to Organic.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CHEM161
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Super friendly and laid back. Very detailed during lectures, and provides notes, study guides and audio files online. Offered the textbook for free as a PDF. The HW was only 6 questions, 1 page. The test is a mirror image of the homework. And easy to look up khan academy or youtube for help. The concepts are super easy.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CHEM161
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

The tests are pretty much the same as the homework assignments, know how to do that and you'll pass. He also offers extra credit on the tests. I rarely showed up to class, but he posts all of his lectures online. Great guy. His tests were all open ended which I liked because you could get partial credit.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CHEM260
• 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:

The homework average replaces the lowest test score, but the homeworks are assigned every class and are not easy whatsoever. Tests are difficult even when studied for. Was not helpful outside of class. Had to drop with a month left. Would not take again.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CHEM260
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Crundwell is a pretty good professor. It's a really hard subject if you're not inclined to it, which I am not. It's not one of those classes you can pass without doing any work out of class, but if you show up to every class on time, do all the homework, and spend a decent amount of time studying for tests, It's not that hard

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CHEM161
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Going into this class, I was nervous because I didn't think chemistry would be my thing. But since day one, Dr. Crundwell got to the point of his lectures quickly, walked us through many examples with us, and gave thoughtful answers to all questions. He even posts all of his lectures with visuals on Blackboard. I would definitely take him again.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CHEM161
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Nothing much to say about him. He is not anything special, just simply teaches what is needed to be learned. Exams are based off homework so use them and his answer keys to get an easy A. He also grades homework but it is a safety net grade so it replaces your lowest exam (they aren't that easy though so try not to rely on the grade that much).

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CHEM161162
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Grades solely off exams, but the optional homework average can replace the lowest exam score. Chemistry 161 is a very hard subject so don't listen to all of the negative reviews. Great professor. You get what you put in. It is college.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CHEM161
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This class was a movement.... a bowel movement. Time for CCSU to drain the Swamp on professors like Guy Crundwell and hire better ones. CCSU needs to make Chemistry Great Again. Crooked Crundwell

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: CHEM161
• Grade Received: F
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This professor is another case of "I got my Doctorate in Chemistry so i am better than you" syndrome. If your not a chem Major he automatically loses interest in you. Forces you to buy a silly ass pen that you wont use ever again. Does not curve any grades and all exams are much more advance than other sections with other professors. DOnotTAKE

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: CHEM161
• Grade Received: F
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He only gives three tests and a final exam. Does not curve your grades. On all three tests my class averages were below 50 and he still did not curve them. If you e-mail him he doesn't respond. Doesn't explain in depth. Expects you to know material as i you were a chem major. Would not recommend him. His class just drops your GPA.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CHEM161
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Crundwell is the best professor I've had. He's respectful to the students, and is very fair. Don't listen to the negative comments on here, odds are their from students that didn't read the material, didn't show up to class, and then asked him how to pass after missing all of the assignments. He's cut and dry from day one and will work with you

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: CHEM161
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I can honestly say that taking his class was pretty eye-opening as to the types of awful teachers they let "educate" us. He reads straight from the text and slides, and gives no additional depth. He covers content absurdly quick, and put all blame on students. I had to drop his course along with over 60% of my class. Never EVER take his courses.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CHEM161
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I had Dr. Crundwell for Chemistry over winter break. I felt he taught the material well and he was a fun guy to talk to. If you didn't understand something in the reading you could email him and he'd get back to you within a few hours. I'd recommend taking his class. skim over the readings, take notes, study and you'll do well in his class.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: CHEM161
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Lectures are pointless, as long as you study the assigned textbook problems you'll pass. He's a smart guy but doesn't know how to teach. Tests are 16-20 questions and he gave a 10 point extra credit on each one. Only take him if you're willing to teach yourself basically everything

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: CHEM161162
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Crundwell's vast knowledge and great sense of humor made the class tolerable. Having said that this is still a very hard class and he certainly does not hold your hand through the process. Exams are hard but he bases a good amt of the overall grade on HW so if you put in the extra effort outside of class you will be fine

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: CHEM161162
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Crundwell is a very reasonable person and has a great sense of humor. Chemistry is a challenging area of study and one should be prepared to work hard regardless of the professor. I'm very glad that I had him as a teacher.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: CHEM161
• Grade Received: C-
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This class was really tough. He was sometimes very unclear and very confusing. . BEWARE he loves M.O. Diagrams and he will put them 3/4 exams as extra credit. His grading system was reasonable and made it easier to pass. Buy the book and do the HW problems. Also for the final, study the ACS gen. chem booklet because the final is based on that