Joe March - University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL

Professor: Joe March

Department: Chemistry

College: University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CH115CH116
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He's an incredible professor and I definitely plan to take him for Gen Chem 2. He's funny and explains concepts really well, but also why you need to understand each thing. He does clicker questions throughout lecture to anonymously poll the class and ensure everyone is following. He also offers bonus opportunities throughout the semester.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CH115
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is a really great professor and I am definitely taking him again for gen chem 2.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CH117
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I love Joe!! He is extremely fair because clicker points are a participation grade, you have a few attempts on OWL, and you can earn points back on your test grade. Hes funny and makes the class more enjoyable. His SI leaders are amazing, so definitely take advantage of that and old tests. Dont bother studying OWL or recitation worksheets.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CH115CH117
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. March is a funny guy and a great professor! He gives a lot of free points (homework, clicker questions that aren't graded for accuracy, & recitation) but you do have to come to class, actively participate, and study to get the grade you want. Make sure to utilize SI & March's old mock exams. March is definitely the better & easier choice!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CH117
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

My favorite teacher for gen chem! I had erdmann for gen chem 1 and switched to march for gen chem 2 and It was honestly the best decision! He know how to teach the material in an easier way and his test are fairly more easier than erdmanns. I got A's in both but if you are between Erdmann and march, definitely choose march for that easier A

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CH117
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Class is easy overall. No need to read book, just listen in class, take decent notes, and look at SI worksheets. At times, he rushes through difficult material, but that probably means that its not very essential for the test. Make sure that you can do SI mock exams without looking at notes and you will do fine on tests.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CH115CH117
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher, great lecturer and amazing guy. There are also a lot of resources to succeed in this class which include recitation, tutors and SI (especially Tristan). Go to class, do the homework, keep good notes, try the old exams he gives out and you'll be more than fine!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CH115CH117
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Lots of chances to boost your grade. Attendance is kinda mandatory since he uses iclicker but the way he does it, it isnt a huge deal to miss a few classes if needed. SI worksheets help to study for the test and if you do what youre supposed to to prepare, youll do fine.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CH117
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. March's lecture and notes are not as detailed, but I find his tests to be fairly easy. As usual, he has clicker points and gives credit for OWL and recitation bonus points. So it's not difficult to make a good grade in his class. If you want to learn some chem and have easy tests, Dr. March is the way to go.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CH115
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

His lectures are really good, though he got a little confusing towards the end of the semester. Still, he is probably the best teacher I have gotten for chemistry. I wish he gave actual feedback on tests

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CH116
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. March gives a lot of online homework, and he grades attendance by in-class participation on "clicker questions," so you can't really slack in this class and expect an A. Still, his lectures are great, his tests are fair, and he clearly enjoys his material. Plus, he gives a decent amount of bonus, so the class is tough but totally doable.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: CH115
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. March was so wonderful. He loves his job and tries to make chemistry as interesting as he can with personal stories and jokes. If you put in the work you will get out what you need and he offers many chances to make up missed points. As long as you go to 70% of the lectures you get full attendance points for the semester. Great prof and class!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: CH115
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. March is a very good professor. My suggestion to those who haven't taken him yet is to try to talk to him during his office hours because it shows that you really care about the class and his lectures. For me, just showing up helps you get that A and definitely GO TO THE SI SESSIONS PROVIDED. They help a lot even before taking the test.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CH115
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. March taught the class well, and his lectures made difficult topics more simple by the way he broke them down. He does give bonus opportunities during class, so whatever grade you receive after your final is what you get because he doesn't round. There is lots of homework, but the practice is necessary because the tests are challenging.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: CH115
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. March is really funny. His tests aren't that difficult, just take your time reading the questions thoroughly. The OWLs could be a little difficult at times, but definitely manageable. He was also willing to push back deadlines on multiple occasions. He is a great guy, and his lectures usually come with funny historical lessons!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CHEM115
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dr. March was awesome! Hes passionate and even better in office hours. The only thing I dislike is the OWL homework, its so confusing. He teach the easy material really slow and zooms pass the challenging stuff. But hes better than the other chem professors and I know this because I sat in all of their lectures.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: CHEM115
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Amazing Professor. He is so funny, and not to mention he ACTUALLY teaches you the material!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: CH115
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. March is an excellent professor. He engages with the students are cares a lot about our success. I do not like chemistry, but he makes it interesting. The OWL homework really helps for the tests, and the book just has the harder way to do things. Tests are easy and he provides mock exams.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: CH115
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. March is THE BEST chem teacher at UAB. You have plenty of chances to do well in his class. He gives extra credit (more than once in the semester), you get credit for going to recitation, points for the OWL, clicker questions, he replaces the lowest test grade with the final (if it helps you), and gives exam recovery points! Just go to class!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: CH115
• 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:

Dr. March is so easy to get along with and his class is honestly very manageable if you do the work. Show up to class for clicker points, take good lecture notes, & do your OWL assignments (ON TIME) and you should be fine. His test questions can throw you off sometimes, but sometimes he just gives us those points if he makes a mistake.