Paul Smith - Kansas State University

Professor: Paul Smith

Department: TBD

College: Kansas State University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CHEM230
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Smith is a very wonderful professor! He always asks students to come see him if they aren't understanding the material. He teaches at a comfortable pace and he also has a very satisfying British accent. Overall there are 7 exams throughout this course (4 lecture, 2 lab and 1 final) but if you continuously study you should be fine.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CHM230
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This professor does not seem to care the slightest about his lectures. He reads off of his notes from the minute class starts until the minute class ends. Clicker quizzes are once a week and the worst two drop. If you dont go to class this will be a very difficult course. You have unlimited attempts at the homework which makes the class bearable.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CHM230
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

You won't want to skip lectures, as they are extremely helpful in learning the material. He lectures at a slow pace and it is easy to follow along. Tests are difficult, but so is the material. You will get the grade you deserve in this class. Clicker quizzes are 10 points every Thursday. Lowest 2 drop, so attendance is only kind of mandatory.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CHEM230
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

CHEM230 is a difficult class. Smith gives quality lectures so it is helpful to be in attendance but would be possible to use the book only. MAKE SURE YOU PRINT OUT HIS NOTES AND FOLLOW WITH LECTURES. Test 2 is very difficult and it sucks theyre on monday. If you put the time in youll be fine there are plenty of study resources online.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CHM230
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Smith does a great job teaching during lectures. Won't move on until everyone understands the material. Urges his students to come see him for help! Dr. Smith and Yasmin use the same clicker quizzes, notes, and HW. Everything Yasmin teaches is accessible to Paul's students. Really hard course but a Professor willing to help makes it easier

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CHM210
• 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:

Made the class fun. I feel like he gave good notes and always asked if anyone had questions after going over something. The tests are difficult, but if you study every section like its a final you will understand it no problem. Best option for Chem 210 students in the fall semester.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CHM210
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Very difficult tests, not like the homework. Most tests give problems that are a combination of various hw problems and then some things we've never gone over. Dropping this class and taking it with Patell in spring. He is very friendly and funny but just reads the notes to you during lecture.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CHM210
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Not a fan of his.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CHEM500
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

*Terrible teacher. He literally reads off of his powerpoint slides. For the tests you literally need to know everything! Study examples, powerpoints, and homework. Very difficult course. He is helpful if you go in and talk to him. Class has a curve!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CHEM210
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Okay teacher, tests are not like the homework and are quite difficult. Overall the class is hard and you really need to study to pull off a decent grade.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CHEM210
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Funny guy, but not a very good teacher. Tests are nothing like the homework or what he teaches in class. Read the book or just take it with Patel you'll be much better off then

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: CHM210
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Great guy, not so great teacher, from what I hear he's better than the alternatives... Reading the book helps a lot. Has a wonderful accent!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: CHEM210
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Not a good teacher at all. He's funny but doesn't teach Chemistry very well. Just read the book, you'll be better off that way

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CHM210
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Not a good teacher very confusing teaches stuff thats not on the test better to just read the book

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: CHEM210
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

If you can understand a British accent (it is not thick), then there should be no trouble.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CHM371
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This guy doesn't seem interested in teaching but he is EXTREMELY helpfull! You can make it thru this hard class if you ask him questions or go to his office. Do the problems, ask questions and the class is doable. PS his accent is adorable.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: CHEM500
• 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:

Very helpfull. Makes the class easy. Just do the problems he gives you to study for the test.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: BIOCH110
• 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:

Awesome communicator, very helpful, adorable accent.