Brian Crane - Cornell University

Professor: Brian Crane

Department: TBD

College: Cornell University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CHEM2070
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He made exams unrealistically hard for what we learned and graded them entirely too harshly. I think he also assumed that people generally had more knowledge than they actually did.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CHEM2070
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Semi-boring lecturer, but if you can stay awake, lectures are helpful in understanding homework and lab quizzes.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CHEM2070
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

goes very fast, doesn't really seem to care

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CHEM2070
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I had Professor Crane for CHEM 2070. He is a good teacher but sometimes his teaching style was not the best for the subjects we were learning. However, he does care for his students, and will help you if you go to his office hours. His prelims are formidable and very difficult, but if you put in solid effort you should be fine. I enjoyed Dr. Crane.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CHEM2070
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Crane made Chem 2070 a LITTLE better (just a smidge), but overall CRAZY CLASS! You either a) really have to love Chemistry or b) want to be a doctor super badly to get through this class without saying, "I HATE CHEMISTRY!"

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CHEM2070
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The best gen. Chem professor. Willing to work with you if you ask.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CHEM2070
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Lectures were fairly clear and easy to follow. Does a lot of practice problems in class. Tries to make it interesting by doing a question every class.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CHEM2070
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Well played, Brian, well played. The lab reports were exhaustingly time-consuming. You could tell he planned his jokes in great detail before he came to class. He unnecessarily switched the chalkboard quite frequently. His voice cracked frequently during the semester and he tried to pass it off as a cold. Overall, fair testing but eh as a professor

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CHEM2070
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The lectures were pretty engaging and he almost always did in class demos relating to what was lectured on. It was cool! The exams were fair, and his lectures were never boring. He always provided examples on the chalkboard which were very helpful. He would often crack a joke which is pretty nice for an early morning class.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CHEM2070
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Definitely better than Wolzcanski! The first half was clear, but pretty fast. Stay on top of things!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CHEM2070
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

No

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: CHEM2070
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Everyday that goes by sitting in Wolczanski's lectures I miss Crane so much more. He's not the best, but with Wolczanski right next to him Crane feels like the best teacher ever.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: CHEM2070
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Awesome professor, hard class

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CHEM2070
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Definitely better than Wolczanski (or however you say his name).

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: CHEM2070
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Crane was a pretty clear lecturer, however he was very condescending whenever I had a question or asked for help. His tests were decent, but his rude attitude generally detracted from the class.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CHEM2070
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Fantastic professor. He usually goes over problems in class like the ones on the homework so you'll get an idea of how to do it. His lectures are pretty clear and understandable. His test wasn't that hard either, he's also funny and likable.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: CHEM2070
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

worship this man while you can

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: CHEM2070
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great lecturer, clear and methodical in the way he presents the information. Also a really nice guy.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: CHEM2070
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Crane is fairly clear (although his handwriting can be a little small). His lectures are pretty well organized and he gets all the information across. He seems to be a fairly well-natured and an understanding person. The prelim wasn't very difficult, just do what is required from the class (prob sets, study group, lec, discussion).

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: CHEM2070
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Brian is cool. He does a demo of a reaction every class so far except for today's lecture. He tries to be funny and create a relaxed atmosphere. He's good at explaining most topics. Very understandable.