William Briscoe - Tulsa Community College

Professor: William Briscoe

Department: TBD

College: Tulsa Community College

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1315
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This class is pretty straightforward. His tests are somewhat tricky but he grades on a curve. Homework can be challenging, however, it's only worth 7% of your grade. Labs, on the otherhand, are easy and they are worth 30%. Not impossible to make an A in this course.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1415
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I barely understood Chem 1, this class was worse.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: BIOT2336
• 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:

I learned a lot in Dr. Briscoe's class. His first language is math and second language is English, so his math problems are wicked difficult. His study guides are vague and often tests have different things than one might expect based on the study guide. He does grade on a curve though, so that makes up for a lot. He doesn't like to lecture.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1315
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Very difficult. The small portion of our class which didn't drop relied on the assistance of ANOTHER professor (ironically, the one which had initially been assigned to this class) in order to even get through this class. Multiple study hours were required outside of class with another professor in order to pass this class.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1315
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He's incredibly smart and definitely knows his chemistry, but unless you're already amazing at chem then do NOT take this class. Soft spoken, long boring lectures, tests, homework, and quizzes are difficult. He does grade tests on a curve, and definitely does well communicating on labs.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1315
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He clearly knows his stuff, but is not great teacher for Intro to Chem. You must sit up front to hear him, and be prepared to be bored out of your gourd. Lots of homework and the exams are NOT gentle. Labs are simple enough and he really shines there. overall, I'd rate him as -"meh"

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1315
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great professor. Really knows he stuff & smart, but not the best at conveying it. He is a soft spoken, so make sure you sit up front. Grades on a curve so it does help. Labs also help with your grade. In office to answer questions and explain. Be prepared to read your book, do homework and quizzes. No review for test, but all multiple choice.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CHEM2145
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Organic Chem requires some work in respect to reading and labs. You can tell he loves his job and working with students. Don't be afraid to ask him for help! Attendance isn't required but if you miss too many labs, you won't be passing. They're kind of essential to your grade and chemistry.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1230
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He is very nice professor but organic chem is a very hard subject. Take him, you will be just fine.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ORGI
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I think the tests were difficult,but most of us are intending to enter med/pharm school, so we need to be prepared.I spent many hours per week studying,C average on exams.Lab reports were my saving grace.He is smart, kind and patient.Explains the labs; lectures from the book. Teaches it as a university level class, expects students to be study.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CHEM2145
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

i fell sleep almost all the lecture period..labs are not bad.he is an excellent teacher and he knows his stuff.BUT, classes are boring. have take home tests with every class test.tests are not that hard..homeworks assigned for each chapter and have to type up a report for each lab.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: BIOT2336
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Totally fun class! Labs can be really slow or really intense! Dr. Briscoe is a brilliant teacher and loves what he does! Lectures can be boring but he doesn't do much of it. The course is very hands-on. I feel somewhat prepared to walk into a lab and know my way around using the equipment from this course! THANK YOU DR BRISCOE!!! :)

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: CHE2353
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I cant believe people think he is hard! Boring yes/hard-no! If you want hard-try taking biochem with Dr. Woods at NSU! Briscoe was cake compared to NSU! I never studied and made B,and only because answers "he wanted" were more basic/elementary than what I gave. He may not prepare you for professional school, but if u need to pass biochem-TAKE him!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: BIOCHEM
• 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:

very unclear and gives you his notes which is bad too, his tests from the book and another book used at NSu university which we don't have.be careful.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: BTC1315
• 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:

Difficult course! Make sure to have pre-reqs! I love the challenge and Dr. Briscoe is very helpful! He's understanding and wants to make sure that you're doing well and able to keep up with the material. Looking forward to the next course with him!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1415
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

very difficult class. nice guy, he tries to help but his clarity level is low.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1
• 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:

OK, DO NOT take it you r looking for an EASY A. This man is tough, SO many ppl dropped when I took him. BUT, if you tough it out will NOT fail you. I busted my rear n this class and got a B. He gives you SOOO many opportunities to get xtra credit. No joke, he is way hard, but worth it. He is the SWEETEST MAN EVER!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: BIOCH2353
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Very hard class to understand under normal cir****stances. Prof. is very dry and presents material in a very dry way. Tests are take home except for the final which was difficult.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: CHEM2145
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Organic Chemistry I. Would have done Org Chem II but he did not teach it that next sememster. He is a bit dry making it HARD to stay awake. I never worried about him being hard to understand in lecture, He will take as much time as you want, & patiently explain it all to you one on one.He will keep you to the bell! If you want to learn Chem take HI

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: CHEM2245
• 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:

Dr. Briscoe is tough, but he's nice. The reason why he is hard because he used to tech Biochem at OU med. school before teaching at TCC. For Bio., chem or Science majors, please take him because he's good (it's true he can make you sleepy at lecture). By all means, Dr. Briscoe is one of the best Chem. professors at TCC.