Lawrence Fong - City College of San Francisco

Professor: Lawrence Fong

Department: TBD

College: City College of San Francisco

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CHEM32
• Grade Received: C-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

You can find all his problem set's answer online. He will give out practice exam for the first three than a comprehensive final at the end of the semester. However, the actual exam is different than the practice one so you better do your homework and read the book yourself. His Lab is easy. Everything is step by step.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CHEM32
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

One of the worst teachers Ive ever come across. Understandable that he teaches a really hard subject but overall as a person he is mean, rude, and talks down to those who try to understand the subject in class. Specifically in intro to medical chem, he teaches as if it is NOT an intro. We need more genuine people teaching, not him.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CHEM101B
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Routinely sets homework that is due before he teaches what the homework is testing you on. Will mark you down for not doing it the way he hasnt yet taught you.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CHEM32
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Fong teaches a hard subject so kudos. Homework sets are pretty hefty so space it out. Lectures are pretty clear as he provides a plethora of examples and lists of steps for what to do. Although lectures arent mandatory, unlike lab, they do help A LOT. Tests and quizzes somewhat resemble homework, but he does tend to reword it pretty heavily.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CHEM32
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Take notes in lectures, do prelabs and spend time doing the homework. Exams based on homework problems. Do the work and you will pass. Try not to miss lectures or labs. Tough grader but does curve. Lots of information and calculations. Get help from chemistry tutors if you struggle with concepts.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CHEM32
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

ANY chemistry class takes major effort outside of class, regardless of the prof. It's the nature of the subject. He seemingly carelessly rolls through huge amount of new material during lecture, but it took me a bit to realize he's telling the class exactly what they need to know. HW sets prepare you for exactly what you'll be tested on. Up to you.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CHEM32
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Doesn't explain topics well. Doesn't clearly state steps in problems and goes too fast. He doesn't make sure you have basics down before asking more advanced problems. Like quizzes and exams are often reworded in a ways which we have not seen in lecture or the homework. I wish he offered extra credit

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CHEM32
• 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:

Hands down the worst teacher Ive ever encountered. Hes mean, spiteful and doesnt seem to have any real sense of direction other than making the course as difficult as possible. Avoid this tenured unhappy professor at all costs.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CHEM32
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is strict, but very organize. He knows what to do. His grading system may seem strict, but that actually what encouraged me to study. He curves too, so do not be too anxious. If you really want to be success and try hard enough, your hard work will get paid off.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CHEM101B
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Fong will help you become a better problem solver. His problems are often unique, and go beyond the scope of the book. The practice problems usually show fragmented concepts and techniques, but his exam problems will have you using everything you know to isolate unknowns and make assumptions. They're extremely challenging, but exhilarating.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CHEM32
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Not as bad as I thought! Lectures are not mandatory, but will be very helpful and you will feel behind when you come to the next class because lectures/skills build on. Mandatory LAB! Homework & Quizzes every week. NO EXTRA CREDIT. Keep your homeworks & quizzes to study from. Create flashcards for Functional Groups, you'll thank me later!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: CHEM32
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Fong is a great teacher. His lectures are funny, and understandable. The way he teaches builds on itself, so if you don't get something and don't try to understand, you'll fall behind. This is the nature of this subject though. There are a lot of tests/quizzes, but he provides a ton of practice quizzes and exams, and goes over the homework sets

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: CHEM32
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Fong is organized and explains concepts very clearly. It's easy to take notes that are directly applicable to what will be included on quizzes and exams. As long as you take your time to do the homework and pay attention in class then there are no surprises when it comes to the quizzes and exams. Highly recommend his class!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CHEM101B
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

You will learn a lot of things in his class. If you truly want to learn chem, take his class. Otherwise, this class it too hard for you.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: CHEM101B
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

One of the worst lecturers I've ever had. He goes through problems too fast, without actually spelling out what the problem is, so when you get to homework you have no idea what to do with it. 4 exams+final. Exams are sooo much harder than anything he actually explains or gives as homework. Doesn't like questions. If you can, ADVOID him for 101B.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CHEM32
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Fong's Chem 32 class is time consumin and hard. If you do not have recent Chem experience you WILL struggle. He favors calculations; beware the the latter part of the semester, Organic Chem, is super frustrating and fast. Ask questions, ignore his impatience. Curves grades in an obscure but fair way; you won't know your grade til its over!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: CHEM101B
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Do not take Chem with this guy. He grading is ridiculous, and if you ask him a question, not only will he not answer it, but he will make you feel stupid for asking. He expects you to know as much as he does as a chemistry professor and has completely unrealistic expectations of his students. DO NOT TAKE.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: CHEM101B
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He invents his own grading curve which is unstandardized. Disrespectful, impatient,and mean. He pretends to be nice but if you ask him a lot , he would make fun of you in front of other students.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: CHEM40
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Fong is a TOUGH professor, but if you dedicate time toward learning the material you will do fine. I took this class over the summer while working, so the class is doable, you just have to stay on top of your work. I have a BA in Art so chemistry is NOT my best subject, but Dr. Fong taught me a lot through this course. Be prepared to work HARD!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: CHEM32
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Do not take over summer. If you have a job or anything else that may consume your time, this is not the class to take. You have to spend every moment dedicated to this class in order to pass in a little amount of time. There is a curve, but not great. He explains things once and won't elaborate if your confused or stuck. Not a good teacher at all.