Jason Halfen - University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire

Professor: Jason Halfen

Department: TBD

College: University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CHEM106
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Such a nice guy! Sometimes he can talk kind of loud which is a lot to handle if you have him in the morning, but otherwise our grade is based off of 3 worksheets - pre lab, in lab, and post lab. Attendance is mandatory and if you skip it you'll be screwed. I really liked this class and the labs were fun

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CHEM105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Halfen is passionate about chemistry, I'll tell you that. He is so smart that I feel he has a hard time simplifying the content so the average human can understand it. I really enjoy chemistry, but I found it hard to enjoy Halfen's class because he made it pretty difficult. Heavy lectures, lots of note taking, and homework every week.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CHEM105
• 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:

Halfen is a smart guy forsure and can explain topics very well. However, his tests are so hard. Considering 4 exams (and a final) make up most of your class points. Halfen words his tests so confusing it throws you off. It will be a basic topic but he is so wordy you will stare at the question for 10 minutes. Good luck.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CHEM103
• 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:

Halfen goes through lectures very fast and doesn't ask if anyone needs help. His tests are super hard, homework is easy. DO NOT take this class with him unless he's your last resort. He is also rude over email too so good luck if you ask him for anything over that.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CHEM104
• 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:

If you skip his class you will not pass, and read the textbook. The tests cover things we never learned about. Is not helpful outside of class. GO TO SI SESSIONS! He knows chemistry but can't really explain it very well. If you are great at chemistry like got an A in high school you could take his class otherwise DON'T do it.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CHEM105
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I thought he was a very good professor, this is tough content, but he helps a lot with his presentations and follow-along notes. The Cengage homework and weekly quizzes really help you learn. You must study to pass his tests, but if you know the content you will be fine!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CHEM105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He was very accessible outside of class and helped me a lot when I didnt understand a concept. There are weekly homework assignments, but they help you keep up with the coursework.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CHEM105
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Halfen is a very nice guy, he just goes through the content very fast and his tests are pretty hard. Do the OWL assignments and D2L quizzes to the best of your ability.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CHEM104
• 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:

Hard to follow in lectures. He really does love what he's teaching, but there is constant new information that isn't the clearest when given. The tests are difficult, but there are homework assignments and quizzes every week that help boost your grade. Super knowledgeable, just not the best teaching style.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CHEM103
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took chemistry in high school and I still thought a few units were a little difficult. I thought he was a fairly good professor but may be a little more difficult for other people to follow. Doesn't allow phones during class. Homework assignments each week. 3 exams and 1 final. Exams not super easy, but going to review sessions helps a lot.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CHEM105
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Halfen is a professor who is very enthusiastic about what he teaches. I found that this class started out very simple, but eventually became very difficult as he flies through the material and expects you to know everything instantaneously. Homework is an easy 100%, but tests are very difficult. Doesn't always attend his office hours either.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: CHEM105106
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

If you love and are really good at it go for it. He goes through lectures and information extremely fast. Exams are extremely hard but if you do good on the homework and quizs it is very passable. I would recommend him for lab 10/10. I would recommend him for lecture 5/10.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: CHEM103
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I took chemistry in high school and hated it, but found chem 103 to be quite easy, especially with Dr. Halfen teaching it. Homework every week but it helps you prepare for the exams. I highly suggest attending the SI sessions as well for extra practice. Put in the work and effort and it's a pretty easy A. Also, Lab is easy I always got done early

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CHEM106
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Halfen is a very good chem lab professor. He explains everything perfectly, but if you forget your chem goggles you better be ready to hike back up the hill to get them! I would definitely choose him as a professor if you have the chance!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: CHEM103
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Halfen is by far the best professor I've had. His lectures are easy to follow and he explains everything in simpler terms. The homework and weekly quizzes get a little long but they help a lot in applying lecture material. If you do your best and show that you want to succeed, he extremely helpful and encouraging when you ask him questions.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CHEM103
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I took AP Chem in high school and found this class to be extremely easy. If you have little Chem background good luck. Professor Halfen is a cool guy but spends too much time on each topic so the end of the semester is a rush. Lectures are long and repetitive.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: CHEM105
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Halfen is the best! I recommend taking him for beginning chemistry classes, both the lecture and lab sections. He is always willing to answer questions and his lectures are clear and organized. He does not test on anything that he did not lecture on.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: CHEM105
• 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:

Halfen is an intelligent guy, he just doesn't know how to show the most efficient way to do things. He is by far the hardest chem professor UWEC has and i would definitely look into someone else before him. If you're very familiar and good with chemistry, you'll be fine. But if you aren't, good luck!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: CHEM103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Halfen is ver knowledgeable about chemistry, although, he makes concepts way harder than needed and makes things more confusing. Course was mandatory for me and if you have taken chemistry classes prior, it's more doable. If not, good luck! He doesn't answer emails and rushes you a ton in class and expects you to know everything already.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: CHEM103
• 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:

Very confusing teacher and not very nice. Highly recommend taking someone else for chem.