Joe Casalnuovo - California State Polytechnic University - Pomona

Professor: Joe Casalnuovo

Department: Chemistry

College: California State Polytechnic University - Pomona

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CHM1220L
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

One of the hardest class I took. Read that he was nice, but he's more intimidating. Went to his office hours, but still had a difficult time understanding how to do lab problems. If you're struggling in chemistry, go to another professor. It'll benefit you and your grade.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CHM1210
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is a nice guy. You need to pay close attention to details on everything.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CHM1220
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

His lectures are very fast paced, but he is extremely thorough. He seems to not like to go over things more than once in lecture, but will help you in office hours. The class builds 1210 topics, so make sure you're solid. Examsand quizzes are difficult, but if you put in the time on reading, homework, and practice quizzes, you will be fine.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CHM1220
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I don't care what anyone says, THIS MAN IS AN EDUCATOR. I may not have gotten the grade I wanted, but I really felt I learned in his class. He does this presentation at the end about the universe. I wasn't gonna show up that last lecture, so I could study for finals, but I respect him so much, I went. It was a great presentation. He's great!!!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CHM122
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

I love this professor and I would argue that he is one of the best professors I've ever had. He is so knowledgeable and really cares about your success. He makes Chemistry fun and exciting. He responds to emails almost immediately and is accessible outside the class. Genuinely loved his class and his teaching. Definitely recommend.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CHM123
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Took Dr. C for 121 and 123 and loved his classes. Very knowledgeable and caring professor. Dont be afraid to talk to him hes a very caring man. He provides notes for you so all you have to do is fill in the blanks. Study those packets and youll get an A easy.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CHM123
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

One of the best professors I have ever had! His lecture notes are super helpful, he is kind, patient and truly cares for his students! If you like chemistry and want to know more about it then take him!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: 121L
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Casalnuovo was the hardest professor Ive taken so far. His quizzes were tricky and tough for me, and he is an extremely tough grader. Make sure you do well on your lab reports or else you will lose a lot of points which will hurt your grade. I guess if you truly know what you have to do, then you should be fine.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CHM121
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very strong teacher who is all about business and moves through material quickly. However, he is one of the more difficult chemistry teachers, but if you feel up to a challenge and know what you're doing, you will definitely know the material well after completing the class.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CHM123
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr Casalnuovo is a solid choice. However, I do not recommend taking him if you struggle hard in Chemistry and/or taking a full load. The exams are hard, I got As in chemistry and I got a 74 and 67 respectively for midterm I and II. Average on his midterms were 66 and 63. Don't know how I did on the final. Lol. But his packets help, study those hard

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CHM123
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Though, Dr Casalnuovo is a good instructor. He's extremely hard especially in a 100 level chem class. He really harps on the sig figs, chemical rxns, units, etc. The average on our first quiz was 55% and that's just a quiz! I got As in all my Chemistry classes and B+s (B pluses) in the labs but I'm struggling hard in this class. Got 75% on 1st quiz

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: CHM123
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

If you're interested in the "why's" and "how's" of chemistry, you will like this professor. He goes very in depth and explains everything. It does make things a little more difficult, because of all the detail, but it is very interesting. He gives tricky exams and is a tough grader! Very detail-oriented, but still very doable.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: CHM122
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He knows his stuff. He is a little harder than the other chem two professors but I have learned a lot more than my friends who took other professors.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CHM123
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is a good teacher. His gives a lot of partial credit on exams. He can be boring at times and funny, so it depends on the day. Oh and he likes comic books.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: CHM123L
• 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:

Very good instructor. Helps you understand WHY things happen the way it does. He always gives crystal clear instructions and a thorough answer. He hates questions because the instructions he gives are easy. And if you ask him a easy question, of course he'll make you feel stupid. Would take him again (because of what I learned)

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CHM123
• 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:

He's a nice guy, and pretty good teacher. Every lecture is important so you shouldnt miss it. His tests are difficult but they (like everything in his class) is graded on a big curve that really helps out. If you are ever confused, you're skrewed, he'll just confuse you even more. DO THE PRACTICE PROBLEMS GIVEN. They really help.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: CHM123
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

His exams are tricky. Give unclear questions. Hard on grading. Average of the class is C+ but doesn't say what is the range for A or B. I got both As for 121&122 but this class could pull my grade down. Don't like this guy at all. Should have taken it with another instrutor (Walton)

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: CHM123
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I'm going to be fair and say that he IS a nice teacher and gives us handout as notes. But his in class lectures are SOO boring that i get disinterested and lose focus. Before i liked chemistry and now i HATE it because of him. Not just that, but this exams are pretty tricky and he grades hard on the exams. He doestn give you partial credit.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: CHM121L
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He's a very difficult instructor for the lab class, because he's very strict. Be very concerned about your sig. figs(those take off alot of pts. here & there if you make mistakes). A quiz is held for the first 15 mins. of every class. These aren't quite simple & requires you to have read the lab before hand & remember info. from the last class.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: CHM123
• 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:

Dr. Joe is a very good professor. He is extremely helpful during office hours and also in class. His notes are clear and are given to you in handouts. Don't miss a class - get every handout - and stay on top of your **** and you'll be fine. If I needed anymore Chem classes I would try to take it with Dr. Joe.