William Giessen - Northeastern University

Professor: William Giessen

Department: Chemistry

College: Northeastern University

Rating # 1

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

It is with profound sadness that I write to inform you that Professor Bill Giessen died on March 25th after a long illness.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CHMU211
• 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:

TERRRIBLE man!!! and especially a terrible professor. never had any prior chemistry experience and he expects that you're familiar wtih the first few chapters. WAY TOO OLD to be still teaching! he cant even breathe. faces the chalk board and doesnt teach anything. tests are more difficult than practice exams, hes unorganized, and shouldnt teach

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CHEM211
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

It takes a bit to be able to get used to his teaching style, but I liked the class, and didn't need to go too often to do well on tests. He tries to make jokes, but if you don't know something he can be condescending, and assumes everyone knows everything about chemistry.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CHEM211
• 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:

hes too old and not easy to understand. he assumes that everyone knows everything about chemistry as he does because he basically invented it... and when you dont know something he gets mad at you as if you are supposed to know everything about it... and his tests are way harder then the practice exams... not a good teacher.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1
• 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:

Have never had chemistry, and havent learned anything yet because everything is taught at too high of a level. He is wayyy too old to be teaching, hard to understand, heavy german accent. WAIT FOR ANOTHER TEACHER! Random pop quizzes, 2 finals + midterm. practice midterms are very easy compared to the actual midterm.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CHM151
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

hes very knowledgable about the subject and has a lot of enthusiasm, but is class is just boring. his quizzes are very hard and he really plays favorites.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1
• 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:

Probably one of the most intelligent people I have ever met. He loves the subject and is so funny too. The class goes by quickly. He always gives a practice test before each of the four exams. They usually give you a good idea of what to expect

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CHEM151
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He's fun. Make sure your always listening because he might start making a joke about his german ancestors, hunting ze bears.

Rating # 9

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

hes a good teacher just assumes that everyone knows all the stuff so he is a little fast but great professor!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Not this year.

Rating # 11

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

too fast paced. hard to understand. assumes that student knows. if you ask a question that he thinks is easy/stupid, he will put you on the spot. i good personality but that isn't enough. Better off with Professor Dimilla.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: CHEM151
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

he is absolutely insane... in a good way but can make chemistry bearable. plus, you gotta love the stories about bombs during world war 2.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: CHMU151
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Funny guy. Explains things well overall, athough you do still need to read the book to really understand the concepts. His accent is a little weird to adjust to at first, but over time it becomes easier. He tries to keep it interesting and likes to involve students, so pay attention! I recommend him.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: GENCHEM1
• 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:

This guy is awesome he is so passionate about teaching and will help you understand.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: CHM211
• 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:

He was very energetic and passionate about his subject. He was also interested in getting the students involved in the lectures. The class itself is considerably demanding and required many hours of work a week outside of class in order for me to get an A

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CHMU151
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He is very old and Why does he teach chemistry? Fakak and Galag! I will also ask him another question how many students get an A in your class?

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: CHMU211
• 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:

Great teacher, really excellent to talk to, extremely intelligent. Grades fairly. Goto his office and pick his brain, he'll be more than happy to talk and it'll be more than worth your while. Good sense of humor as well.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: CHMU211
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Very helpful and clear in explanations, however it is hard to take notes in class. Read the book, it helps times a million.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1
• 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:

Unbelievable teacher...great german accent and tells some funny stories during his lectures..always goes out of his way to help his students and loves riding his bike around campus

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: CHMU151
• 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: Mandatory

Comment:

Very good teacher. Lectures can be pretty dry sometimes but overall well taught class.