Robert Belford - University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Professor: Robert Belford

Department: TBD

College: University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1402
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Pros: Pretty nice guy and responds to emails right away. Textbook is free online, don't need to pay for access codes. Cons: Scatterbrained in explanations; all concepts taught as math equations rather than visual; tough grader; grades mainly come from 4 unit tests of 20-25 questions each; VERY hard to understand; taught myself online with vids!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1402
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Belford is a nice guy but not the best teacher. Took him for General Chemistry 1. Everyday after class I left more confused than the previous day; he goes off on tangents. His tests are about 30 questions which 90% of the class will not be able to finish(not enough time) and the questions are difficult. He gives "gift questions" but no bonus.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1403
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

If you want to pass, all you have to do is study and pay attention in class. The interactive quizzes and the COOP page on his website might come in handy depending on how you learn best. But most definitely DO ALL THE BONUS people!!. They will help you on his exams. Oh and he gives quizzes in class too. I would recommend a tutor, if needed.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1403
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He was one of the worst "teachers" that I've had. Don't even pay attention to his lectures, just teach yourself online! This is the best advise for someone in his class. There are many resources online to help you learn General Chemistry 2. Stay away if at all possible.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1402
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

DO read the chapters or you won't have a clue on what he's talking about. DO the interactive quizzes & the problems in the book. DON'T skip class. DO ask questions. DO pay attention because he'll tell you what problems will be on the test. DO the extra credit assignments. I had him at 8am & it was fun at best--lotsa coffee & tea.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1403
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Took him for Gen Chems I, II, & II Lab. Knows his stuff & teaches multiple approaches to material/problems. Goes off on tangents a lot, but I think messily so followed & enjoyed them. Went into math & physics basis of concepts. Teaches at a level above ACS final which ensures preparedness. Also has lecture notes & interactive quizzes on his site.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1403
• Grade Received: D+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He not a good teacher. Scatterbrain at best.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1402
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He knows the subject so well, that sometimes he forgets that his students don't. Has tests are hard, but you can pass with a B is you study and do all of his practice quizzes.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: 1412
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He is absolutely terrible at communicating the concepts during lecture and is excessively strict in lab grading. Although I was one of the top performers in his class, you can believe me when I say he is a horrible teacher.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1403
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Tough material that can become even more difficult with his scatter-brained teaching style. But if you put in the effort in his class and show an interest in learning, he will go out of his way to help you.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1400
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

very knowledgeable about course but makes the course harder than it should be. I had taken the course previously at another school and did pretty decent (B) but it didn't transfer so I took Belford. All the things I thought I understood he made extremely confusing. He focuses more on what you shouldn't do instead of what you should do.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1403
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Belford is a smart guy, but confuses himself and his students. He often messes up or mis speaks, making a usually difficult subject even harder. I would not recommend taking him. He didn't respond to any of my e-mails. Although he was accessible when in his office, he was often unclear and confusing when answering questions.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1400
• 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:

Dr. Bellford is a very intelligent man. His knowledge of chemistry greatly exceeded the levels of the fundamentals course I took with him. If you are a good student, show up to class and try. he will be very helpful. He has a bad rep but it comes from bad students.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1400
• 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:

Chemistry is a hard subject, but this teacher makes it even worse. He is not clear in his teaching abilities and will tell you the wrong way of how to do something instead of the right. I have to go to tutoring and look at youtube videos to understand the material even a little.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1403
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He is a great teacher who is very passionate about the the subject. Don't let his scattery teaching style bog you down. Try to approach to his office and he will help you. Test is not that bad if you know how to do his online quiz

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1402
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Belford is a great professor. Yes, the class is difficult, but you will learn the material. He is extremely helpful when you don't understand something and gives you many chances to succeed in the class. I promise you that his personality will keep you entertained even if the material is boring. Nonetheless,be prepared to put in the work.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1403
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I made an A in his GenChem2 class because I did every bonus assignment (which are easy and can add 10 bonus points to your test! so you can make a A even if you make a B) and studied a lot. It is difficult material. If you don't understand something go to his office and ask him or go before class to his early practice sessions.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1403
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Many of these are written by those who have failed/dropped. Such is not the case here. Dr. Belford is a very intelligent, hard working and passionate prof. Yes, the subject is difficult. Yes, you will have to work hard. Dr. Belford devotes an incredible amount of time & energy towards your success; so be ready to reciprocate!!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1400
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

OK, first of all: if chemistry was easy, everyone would take it. This class is not very easy, however you will learn all you need to know from this prof. People who expect to get good grades without doing the work should avoid this class (and maybe avoid college altogether, lazy). Work and study hard, and you'll do fine in Dr. Belford's class.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: 1402210
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Very smart and does his own website with interactive quizzes so that u can study on your own. Very busy teacher but makes sure u have the material u need to succeed outside of just his lectures. You only get out of something what u put in.