Linda Nuss - Sacramento City College

Professor: Linda Nuss

Department: TBD

College: Sacramento City College

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CHEM401
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

By far the worst chem professor i've taken. she isn't approachable at all. Her tests are nothing like her study guides and shes plain rude. She isnt helpful and since shes paranoid of people cheating she accused multiple people of doing it.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CHEM401
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I was taking her class and dropped it! Her test was nothing like her practice exams! She was not approachable and had very little to no office hours. Half of the class dropped and instead of helping the rest stay in she would just brag about the people who were doing good. She accuses people of cheating all the time. TAKE ANOTHER PROFESSOR!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CHEM401
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This class is a lot of work no matter who you take it with. I think she prepared me well for my future courses however I think she could be more welcoming in with students. She was somewhat condescending and I would not consider her approachable. The thing that threw me off the most about this class is she gave ACS final without warning.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CHEM305
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Just go to class and do your hw. study guides are really helpful.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CHEM401
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Lectures are, Chemistry lectures. They're boring. This class is a hodgpodge of subjects that gets overwhelming, especially by the final which was incredibly hard. Homework helps to understand subjects and is a must. This class will be your life for 4 months. Lots of work both in and out of class. It could have been worse.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CHEM305317
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She was a really great professor. She gets really excited about the material and cares about whether you actually understand the material. I definitely recommend taking CHEM 317 with 305. It gives you time with a chem professor where you can get extra help and you get a unit for it.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CHEM305
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The professor has few instruction in class, which make all of students confused & if you ask question, she will rude & don't answer your question. The grading rule changed and changed make us annoy. She use other teacher's exam & which didn't match with the study guide she gave.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CHEM305
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Take someone else if you can. She expects everyone to be a master in chemistry. More than half the class would fail the quizzes or test. Just a heads up

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CHEM305
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Take notes during lectures and you'll get an easy A. I only used the textbook when doing homework for exams I only reviewed my class notes and previous exams she posts. She explains things in a different way if you do not understand it, just ask questions.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CHEM305
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Her lectures are in-depth and writes her exams based on what she thought in class. If you have a hard time understanding something she takes her time to explain the process. If you participate in the Beacon tutoring you get extra credit. She also post previous exams as help tools for exam prep. She's amazing!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CHEM305
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Professor has high expectations, taking partial points off of small things such as sig figs. However, if you put forth the effort by doing the HW, attending labs, not skipping lectures, she is thorough in her lectures. Likes to give chapter quizzes that act as a litmus test to see how you are doing before unit exams. Lots of chances for points.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: CHEM305
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She didn't teach much of the material, writes a bunch on the board for you to copy, but lacks explanations and examples. Did not help prepare for exams, relies on students being self taught. Did not learn much from this prof.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: CHEM401
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Nuss is really good. I found her so helpful. I usually go to her office hours if i dont understand anything & she always help me out. Exams are not bad if you do the homework and pay attention to lecture notes then you should be fine. She gave alot of extra credit points in hw as well as in exams. she is straightforward in what she wants.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CHEM305
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

There is not much else I can say about Nuss that has not already been addressed in previous comments. She is a very stereotypical grumpy teacher. She scolds the class like a mom and treats us as if chem is our only priority. She has the ability to be a great teacher but she needs to change her approach and overall outlook on teaching.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: CHEM401
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

She's the worst chemistry professor I've ever had! Her class is very centered around technicalities, not actually understanding concepts. Just copies from her notes during lecture & doesn't explain. She was even teaching new material the day before the final. Takes points off for small things & scolds you like a child if you make a mistake.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CHEM401
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

She's awful! Takes points off, & makes excuses when you ask her why she took them. Tests don't match up to the practice exam or study guide she gives. Its like shes trying to get her students to fail. Lectures are long, & shes very condescending towards her students. She also thinks everyone cheats and has to sign your in class work to get credit.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: CHEM401
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I agree with the previous in that Nuss degrades, nitpicks, and isn't very sincere. Maybe she's tired. Maybe she should retire if her joy is assuming everyone is guilty of cheating and loves to point out when students miss class. This is college. Get over it! Lectures are painfully dull. Definitely take another professor of you have the option.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: CHEM401
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I'm certain other students had a different experience taking her, but for me, it was a nightmare. Professor Nuss is definitely not someone you want to have for an 8am lecture. She talks to the students in the lecture hall as if we are still in high school. It's demeaning to the point where she can make you feel like crap if you're not expecting it.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: CHEM305
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This is a class that requires a lot of time and effort, but it isn't impossible. She is clear, and will help you if you ask for it. She gives extra credit on every test and homework assignment. You will definitely benefit from a study group for this class. I was able to pass with an A. I would absolutely take another chemistry class with her.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: CHEM305
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I would never take Nuss ever again! She likes to bring down students and not encourage them. Study guides are not very helpful, tons of online homework. Also she is horrible at writing notes and explaining how she got the answers.