James Sy - Pasadena City College, Pasadena, CA

Professor: James Sy

Department: Chemistry

College: Pasadena City College, Pasadena, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CHEM2A
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

If you have some background with chemistry and study well you'll do fine. He is very specific about how you show your work for tests and quizzes. He does give extra credit that actually helps your grade.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CHEM02A
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I had prof. Sy in the summer 2018 and his class was really straight forward and pretty easy. Everything he gives you on the study guide is exactly on the test. If youre one of those idiots who dont pay attention then youre screwed. Easy A guaranteed.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CHEM02A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He offers a lot of extra credit. One of them is going up to board to do problems voluntarily but you are actually forced to go up. Another extra credit opportunity is having perfect attendance. When it comes to test and quizzes hes a super picky grader. Marks points down for anything! Have a question? Only your "class tutor" can help you.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CHEM02A
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Sy is funny Ill give you that but I dont like the way he teaches his class. I wish he gave something to take home to work on in order for us to remember the material. I had a hard time just looking at the handouts and not practicing them.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: 2A
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took Chem 2A in Winter 2018. Professor Sy really tries to make Chemistry relatable to real life situations for better understanding. Prior to each quiz and each test your are given a study guide review it over and over the test layout is the exact same! In class tutors can help with anything you're not sure on use them willingly! Great Professor!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CH2A
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Chemistry is a hard subject but the professor explains it in a detailed manner, step by step which makes it easy to understand. Class time is not enough you will have to put time and effort outside of class to understand the lectures well. There are assigned in class student tutors who are willing to help throughout the semester it really helps!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CHEM02A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I took this class in Winter 18. I didn't know what I was putting myself through by taking it in a 6 week term but it is doable if you are ready to work hard. Although he is a tough grader by marking off points for the littlest things he gives a lot of extra credit.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: 2A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took Chem 2A during Winter 18. Chemistry is not my strongest subject but I was able to do well with a lot of discipline by going to tutoring, studying from class notes, and watching tutorials online. He likes to joke around in class to make chemistry fun. Your lowest quiz grade will be dropped. If I can do it, then anyone can.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CHEM2A
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I've taken his class during winter session. Let me tell you it's not easy. On the bright side though, he gives A LOT of extra credit. I'm not exaggerating. He is very funny too, so even though this class is like 4 hours long Mon- Thurs, he makes it fun and exciting.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CHEM02A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great professor, Gives a lot of extra credit so take advantage! Although chemistry was somewhat enjoyable, I would not take this class again because of the intense course for this subject. You need to put in effort to get the grade you want. Did not need a book.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CHEM02A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Sy is a great professor. Took him for Chemistry in the winter and he does want his students to pass. He gives a bunch of extra credit. We didn't need the textbook. You do need to show up to pass the class. Chemistry is a tough subject but he makes the class passable with an A. He's a funn professor that cares about his students.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: CHEM02A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Chem 2A... Well what a class, it was definitely very difficult for 6 weeks but you could do it! Professor Sy helps you a lot with you being able to pass the class he gives you a lot of chances and help.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: CHEM02A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I never chem 2a during a winter session would be so difficult because I noticed that you have to be 100% focused and dedicated because if youre not then you wont pass the class

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CHEM02A
• 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:

I never thought that chemistry during a 6week time frame was so difficult. It showed that you have to be 100% dedicated and 100% focused.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: 2A
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Very nice guy. Tough grader. Kiss your three points good bye. I learned that you cant slack off but with the help of my classmates we succeeded.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CHEM02A
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This class was very challenging to take in a short semester. Its very important to study and stay on top of your coursework.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: CHEM02A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Overall, taking Dr. Sy's Chem 2A class over the winter was a great experience for me. No hw, no textbook required. He provides us all of the material for the quizzes/ test from his lectures. He is a very nice and funny guy who wants everyone in his class to pass. An A in his class is 86-100 so cmon. Very nice guy but tough grader. Don't forget sigs

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: CHEM02A
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Ive learned a lot from this class. At first I thought it was going to be overwhelming but once things picked up, I decided it was going to be an interesting class. I like the idea of having team leaders-it adds a practical aspect-one that can be applied to the real world.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: CHEM02A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Prof sys chem class is very challenging during a winter course but if you push through it is possible to pass. It really challeneges me to do my best

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: CHEM02A
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

The class is tough during the short semester. However, it depends on how consistent and hard working you are. I've tried as best as I can and still think that it's not enough. I also appreciate the tutors chosen by Dr. Sy since they helped me a lot. What I need to be improved is more practices and formula memorizing and significant figure training.