Michael Palmer - University of Virginia,Charlottesville, VA

Professor: Michael Palmer

Department: Chemical Engineering

College: University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1811
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This is a really great class, but Palmer isn't very helpful. Don't go to him for questions-go to your TA (and make sure you have a good TA at the beginning of the semester, your grade will depend on it).

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1811
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Getting a good TA is a must in this class. Palmer doesn't do much and his weekly lectures are not helpful. Sometimes what he said during lecture is wrong (Harman had to correct him a few times). The class is on a fixed grading scale and the lab reports are graded harshly, so don't be too disappointed when you don't end up with an A.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1811
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He was clear when he wanted to be but could also not be very straightforward at other times.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1811
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This course is very challenging to people who does not have a strong chemistry background.I would not recommend taking this class unless you have a deep interest in chemistry cause it is very ti consuming.Go to review sessions & TA office hours, those are very helpful.Don't wait until you receive a bad grade to go because then it would be too late.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1811
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

The class is pretty difficult. It also seems like Palmer doesn't do much. He leaves the majority of the work to the TAs, only some of which are competent enough. His lab lectures are mildly helpful; the help sessions are more useful to attend. The class is a drain on time and don't be too hopeful for an A.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CHEM181L
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Not too difficult if you have some background in laboratory chem. Lab reports can be difficult, make sure you take advantage of his writing clinics in the beginning and office hours. Digital media project at the end of the year is a fun break from the lab.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CHEM181L
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Way tougher than Harman's 181 class due to fixed grading scale. With 500 total points in the class, it is difficult to get an A especially because everyone loses points on each lab report (extremely frustrating). The lab reports takes FOREVER to do (at least 4+ hours per week) and the TAs grade randomly. Exam = hard. Seriously, don't expect an A.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CHEM181L
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Palmer's great; the TAs are not. It will seem like a big scheme to shoot down your GPA while you're in it, but remember that there are enough easy points in the class to make up for the lab reports.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CHEM181L
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Pleasant and approachable. Concepts are difficult, but you will be OK if you see your TA's out of class to understand the material.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CHEM181L
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

cool guy. rarely shows up for lab but lectures are okay

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: APMA111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Best teacher ever!! And HOTT too! Everyone in my class loved him. (girls AND boys)

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: APMA109
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

avoid, avoid, avoid.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: APMA109
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

very frustrating class, worked my rear end off, impossible to understand lectures. take Beck instead.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: APMA111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Palmer is a gangster!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: APMA109
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

good guy, get to know him and take advantage of office hours, it will be helpful...quizes arent bad, if you are good at tests then they are not bad, but if you are bad at them, be prepared for studying your ass off.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: APMA109
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The course is designed for "those who have not had previously had calculus" but it is almost impossible to pass if you haven't. only those in the class that had calculus before were passing. That aside, Palmer is really a nice guy and will try t

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: APMA109
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

a good guy, clarifies the stuff that my dinosaur aged high school teacher should have taught me, has many office hours, good grading system

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: APMA109
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

cool guy. has a thorough teaching method and won't bore the living daylights out of you.Really if you fail the course then it was probably your high school teachers fault(wink)

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: APMA111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I don't know but this guy is a ****. He is one of the only good teachers in the Engineering school and he could possibly get the most play in the world. Even if you are not in the Engineering school i think you should take this class.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: APMA111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Strongly recommended. One of the most respectable professors around. Fun things he did was competing with Mary Beck's class in terms of grades. Ended up his class WINNING.