Cathy MacGowan - Georgia Southern University - Armstrong

Professor: Cathy MacGowan

Department: TBD

College: Georgia Southern University - Armstrong

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1211
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Macgowan is one of the hardest professors that I have ever taken. If you have the choice not to take her, DON'T. She does not care about the students understanding in class. When asking questions in lecture she will respond ignorantly and make you feel dumb. Good luck with her tests, the hardest tests ever.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1211
• 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:

Dr. MacGowan is brilliant. She means well, but goes through material very quickly and slightly scattered. She doesn't do a great job of answering questions during lectures and has a condescending attitude in general. One-on-one during her office hours, she can be a lot nicer and more helpful. In general, she can be hard to follow and discouraging.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1211
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

She is the hardest Professor EVER, with the WORST tests! I studied for HOURS for each test and I understood the material, but then the tests and I got Ds and one B because they are CRAZY. The class average on one test was a 30. But DO THE HOMEWORK AND QUIZES, that got me up a whole letter grade. She also is demeaning when you get something wrong.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1151
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Mac is a really nice person and shes very laidback in her tests. She curves a lot too.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1151
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great professor! I will be taking her again for 1152. I have realized that the grade you receive is what you work for. I never missed class and sat up front. Exams would always range from 20s - 90s. It isn't a class you can slack off in. Her exam questions are just like her notes and lectures, so just pay attention. You get study guides & tutoring.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1211
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took CHEM 1211 w/ Dr. MacGowan this summer. I haven't taken chem in 6 years so the material was hard for me but she does her best to make sure you understand and gives you plenty opportunities to succeed. Gives practice exams which have questions that will be on the tests. Willing to answer any questions you have. Good sense of humor, was great!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1211
• 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:

Dr. MacGowen was a great professor. She does move quickly in the lecture and tends to talk in circles but utilize her office hours. Always do the practice exams cause some questions can show up on the test. Just take advantage of the practice problems/exam practice and the class will play out well for you.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1152
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

You are allowed to use your notes on your last exam and final exam. She averages your lowest and highest test grade that will help boost your grade a whole letter grade. I strongly recommend her. She does not care on attendance - you will have a few homework assignments and quizzes but not too many.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1211
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Ignore any negative comment on this message board. Anyone that doesnt do well in her classes are people who dont use office hours correctly. Dr. MacGowan is the best. She explains everything so well. She gives a practice test and practice problems. Some of which show up on the exam. Id take her for every chemistry class offered if I could.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1152
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

DO NOT TAKE HER CLASS!!! All the other comments about her are so nice but that's only because she's a nice person. Her tests are the hardest tests I've ever taken and they don't line up with the notes, book, or the homework so you're kinda on your own for studying. Even my tutor couldn't help me because the information was too hard for her.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1211
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She is awesome. She cares, she gives clear instructions about what will be on the tests, and you learn a lot. She gives practice problems. As long as you study them and get them down, you will do well. She also used to work for Ford so I really enjoyed her. 10/10 would take again.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: CEM1211
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Mac is by far one of the best teachers there, a tough grader, but more than willing to go the extra mile to help you.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1152
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. MacGowan is a great professor. She provides many ways for the student to pass the class. She has quizzes and homework that count a lot towards your average grade. The test are really tough. You must study extremely well. Also taking advantage of the extra credit opportunities can help you pass. She grades fairly and is willing to help.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1212
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Macgowan was an awesome instructor, She's very clear during lectures. She gives partial credit which is amazing. Her exams are tough but she is completely fair with grading. She does give an extra credit assignment to help with final. She is willing to some text if you have a lot in one day. I highly recommend her!!!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1211
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Mac is probably one of my favorite professors in the Chemistry department. She is a hoot and she tells you exactly what she wants. She loves for you to come to her if you have any issues. If you put in effort she will as well.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1102
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This professor is one of the toughest I've had all year. I wouldn't recommend her to anyone.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1211
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Tough Tests but she's fair overall, willing to help you in class if you ask for help -- P also she gives Partial Credit ...

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: CEM1211
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She is very knowledgeable and passionate about chemistry. Not easy and hard tests, but very fair. Do not skip class and complete all assignments ontime, use online homework to help study for tests. KNOW YOUR IONS AND OXIDATION #'S. Enjoyed the class but had to work for it.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: CEM1211
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She really knows her chemistry. She is really passionate about chemistry and expects you to be in class. If you skip class, you will be behind. She is very fair. As long as you do all the online homework assignments and homework, you should be ok. Only 4 tests worth 40% of grades and not she is not easy, but fair. Use online homework to study

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: 1211
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I took MacGowan for Chem one and transferred to USC (my dream college) and I am now in organic chemistry and she still helps me out even though I am not a student anymore. By far the nicest person and best teacher I have had to date. Her lectures made everything very clear and any questions I had I asked and got a crystal clear explanation.