Subramanian Iyer - Vancouver Island University, Nanaimo, BC

Professor: Subramanian Iyer

Department: Chemistry

College: Vancouver Island University, Nanaimo, BC

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CHEM142
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I liked Dr. Iyer as a person, but as a prof, he was not my style. Office help is not his strong suit. Also, there was a question on the exam I got 10 out of 10 on, but when he explained it to the rest of the class after the test, even I had no idea what he was talking about. His notes are vague and sparse. Very unclear lecture content.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CHEM231
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Awful lab instructor. Bad attitude, bad temper, extremely rushed, makes students feel stupid for asking questions. Gives easy marks on assignments but does not give detailed feedback.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CHEM140
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

DO NOT TAKE HIS CLASS! Poor lectures/notes - not very helpful. Rude - often implied that students were stupid/lazy.Tested material that wasn't relevant. Poor organization - ran out of time to cover ~ 1/3 of the course material. Going to him for help was basically pointless. Only positive thing was that he posted review/summary note before a midterm

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CHEM250
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Hard to figure out what was important and what wasn't. Seemingly unimportant information could easily turn up on a midterm. Not all course information seemed extremely relevant. Readings and class notes could sometimes contradict each other, and always seemed to contradict information on the internet. Helpful, if you ask.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CHEM309
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

one of worst.. NOT HELPFUL WHATSOEVER. Needs to be kicked out

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CHEM250
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

The worst teacher I have ever had. Almost no correlation between class material and midterm questions. Very rude and irritable man. Marks are taken away for what you have said wrong, rather than what you have said right. Very egotistical and arrogant person with very little people skills. I'm amazed he's still teaching.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CHEM310
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

seems like he's very arrogant about the chemistry he knows

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CHEM202
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

No Comments

Rating # 9

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Had Iyer for most of my undergrad and he's definitely nicer now. He actually interacts with students instead of yelling for their notebook.

Rating # 10

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Excellent prof., whiney engineering kids, oooo i got a large courseload and want to be spoonfed like high school. The guy has an accept, whoop dee doo, its not that bad. I had him for 2 years of labs, and was always satisfied. 2nd year is a tough year, but don't blame him for expection you to work.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CHEM309
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Other than his accent, great prof.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: CHEM202LAB
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Nicest prof EVER! He's only rude to students who treat him horribly

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: CHEM202LAB
• 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:

He is so nice and helpful. You just have to make sure to approach him after class for help. Always helps with your lab reports if you genuinely made an effort. AND YOU CAN FULLY UNDERSTAND HIM.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CHEM250
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

His Ascent is so heavy that you can't understand him.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: CHEM202LAB
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Worst Prof. Ever! When you want to find him for help, he is not in his office. He is tough on his student too. The TA aloud us to hand in our reports 2 weeks after the lab, but if you ask him when it's due, he expects you to hand in the report to the TA one week after the lab.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: C201LAB
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

All I want to say about this guy is that the chem 201 manuals are POORLY written by him. Therefore, what he expects of reports is EXTREMELY UNCLEAR. Thanks to Iyer, much of your 2nd year study time is wasted in figuring out what you need to include in your reports. Lucky that I got a very nice TA.You don't need him to do well in the lab, just TA

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: C202201LABS
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He has a great name. Shame such a fantastic name is wasted on such an incomprehensible, unhelpful prof.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: CHEM250
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Really good prof.Structured course really well,taught effectively in class. Has a strong accent, but quite entertaining once you get used to him.Looks grumpy but is not.Also gives fair exams and marks fairly. This class was one of the best of the year.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: CHEM250
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Kinda goes off on a million tangents and class is almost useless, just read the online notes. "Just go to web elements!"

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: CHEM202
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Can't understand a word he says. Thank God he's only teaching the labs!