David Marten - Westmont College

Professor: David Marten

Department: Chemistry

College: Westmont College

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CHM101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Lecture is necessary to succeed. Reading the textbook before lecture is also not optional if you want to succeed. Ochem is a hard class, but if you put your full effort and time into it, it is possible.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CHM102
• 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:

His lectures only make sense if you have read the book ahead of time. Overall, a fun class. He is one of the smartest men you will ever meet. He has a hard time communicating his expertise to the class. To solve this problem, ask MANY questions during class.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CHM101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Teaching style is different but this is a hard class to teach. Pay attention and use the book as well as practice tests to succeed.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CHM101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Not a great lecturer. Was often disorganized and didn't talk in complete sentences. However, the textbook is great (READ IT-it will save you!) and the practice tests are like the real thing with the molecules switched, so study from those. Cool guy, though. Nice and takes an interest in all his students.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CHM101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

At first I didn't like him or his class, but he started to grow on me. His teaching style takes some time to get used to. He is a great guy and you should definitely get to know him outside of class.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CHM101AND102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

"This is a kind of worship as well, or at least there will be a lot of praying going on." ~Dr. Marten Ochem will invade every aspect of your life, including your dreams or nightmares. Hes a great guy though, you will love him and hate him.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CHM101
• 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:

No Comments

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: OCHEM
• 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:

Overall, he is a very nice man. He is fun and caring. His class is difficult, but it is possible to do well if you put the effort in.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CHM101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

"They say that this is the hardest class at Westmont, and I plan to live up to these expectations." -D. Marten "Umm yeah....."

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CHM101
• 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:

No Comments

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CHEMISTRY
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Boring and hard.