Mark Harris - Washington & Jefferson College

Professor: Mark Harris

Department: Chemistry

College: Washington & Jefferson College

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CHM160
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Such a great teacher. Very caring and understanding!!! We need more teachers like him!!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CHM170
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I really liked Dr. Harris. He cares about his students very much, and although he is a bit monotone, he can get very excited about what he's talking about, which is kind of cute. He's VERY willing to help outside of class, and will even helped a student for 2 hours on a Friday to help him catch up. Very fatherlike; highly recommend

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CHEM160
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is really nice and always greets you out of the classroom. BUT, his lectures feel sooo longgg. He talks and talks and talks. His voice is so low and passive that sometimes I feel like he's not saying anything important. Also, taking notes in the class is hard because he will write EVERYTHING he says, including the "uhmms" and "eh." I'm serious.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CHM170
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I personally was not fond of his teaching style. His notes are very word-centered, which is good for some people, but wasn't the best for me for a chemistry class. He is very open to helping outside of class though, and cares about his students a lot. Just not really my style.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CHM170
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Very good at explaining ideas. Always willing to help outside of class. Tries his best to make the class more bearable and interesting. Recommended for Orgo

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CHEM160
• 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:

Dr. Harris is a great guy, he is just to smart to be a good teacher. If you are good at teaching yourself, he can be a great professor, but if you need more attention, steer clear

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CHM160
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Harris seems to really like what he does and is more than happy to help you outside of class. His notes are really good, but his tests can be pretty hard. I would take him again since I don't have to rely on the book.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CHEM160
• 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:

okay

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CHM170L
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Harris is very good for lab. He explains pretty clearly and is very personable.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CHEM160
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

took him for 160 and 170.. def gives very good notes but can be a boring lecturer, always willing to help and is very smart in this field! love the man he is my advisor and would go to him for anything

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CHEM160
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Good prof, I never had to use the book. Boring at times, but so is the material. He did the best he could to interest u. not hard to come to class, very good guy.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: CHM160
• 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:

Dr. Harris is super friendly! And it's so cute how he wiggles when he talks. Everyone should laugh at his jokes! He's really good at explaining things, and I like how he used students to illustrate concepts such as bonding and conformations.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: CHEM160
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Gives great notes... no need to read the book. Makes it as interesting as chemisty can be... actualy knows how to teach!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CHM207LAB
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

No Comments

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: CHM412
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

one of the nicest guys ever. Blindingly intelligent and has a razor wit if you pay attention, and his door has always been open when i needed to talk to him, not just about class, but also when i needed personal advice.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CHM207208
• 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:

Dr. Harris definately knows what he is talking about. He gets the point across well, and he is willing to explain concepts until you get it. Also, he is very fair in his grading. Overall, a good teacher and a good guy.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: CHM207208
• 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:

I mean seriously...I agree, "boring, canned lectures." I tried hard (though it is an easy grade), always went to class, got an A and STILL could not find any redeeming value in the class.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: CHEM207
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

gives awesome notes. Very clear with what he expects and how he grades. Teaches much and expects more. The people who think otherwise obviously didnt try very hard and/or go to class often enough. I mean, seriously...

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ORGANIC
• 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:

Dr. Harris is an excellent professor. He is understanding and realistic in his grading procedures. If you want a professor that gives all A's, don't choose Dr. Harris, go to CCAC. Plus, he is my advisor and he does not like Audry Uknis either.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: 207208
• 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:

Good professor and gave great notes. Knew a great deal about organic chemistry and even other disciplines. Interesting guy to talk to.