Louise Pasternack - Johns Hopkins University

Professor: Louise Pasternack

Department: TBD

College: Johns Hopkins University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CHEMLAB1
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She is a super nice lady. I think that her class is a little unfair, as it's the same amount of work as a 2-3 credit course for only 1 credit. But I don't really think that's her fault, as she's doing what the school wants her to. And rumor has it she even tried to change the credits as well. The labs help with general chemistry.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: AS030106
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

People are so harsh on her on this site. I've had her for a few months how and she's honestly such a gem. Saw a kid walk in 50 minutes late the midterm and she took time out of her day to give him a space to take it later with no grade deduction. Her feedback on assignments is super helpful, nice, and clear. Such a sweet lady and a great teacher.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: AS030106
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Terribly unclear grading guidelines. Make sure you watch the prelab videos and READ THE PRELAB MANUAL as in lab worksheet questions are often from there. Go to TA review sessions/office hours when you're doing postlabs because those points add up and make sure you ace the prelabs. Midterms decide your grade so study hard for those. Pain of a class

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CHLAB105
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She's a really nice person if you get to know her. She's always willing to work with you or explain stuff to her, just shoot her an email. I was scared of her at first, but after talking to her a few times, she has become a friendly face. She's also super wise.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CHEMLAB1
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Really not a nice woman. Makes the class WAAAY harder than any one credit LAB class should be. I spent more time for this class than I did on the actual 3 credit chem lecture, and still got a worse grade.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CHEMLAB1
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

You will work at least 5 hours a week on this class.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CHEM105
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

When people tell you Pasternack is a premed dream crusher, they are not kidding. The class is hard, but you don't need to be super smart to do well, you just need to do whatever you are told to do well. It's not even about being smart, it's about DOING EXACTLY WHAT'S SAID IN LAB MANUAL. And yes, nobody likes Pasternack.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CHEM101
• 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:

Extremely condescending and unnecessarily obsessed with sig figs A grumpy professor No curve in the class The online program is a hassle Most TA's don't know what they're talking about

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: AS030105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

It's a lot more work than my other 1-credit class, but it's still very valuable, and Pasternack is a good professor. She can seem a bit short in the lab sometimes, but as soon as she walks outside UTL 286, she's lovely. Aside from test regrades, she may be the only college professor ever to give points back on something. OBSESSED with sig figs.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CHEMLAB1
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The class is wayyy too much for one credit, so that's why it seems so hard. But Dr. Pasternack is a great person. She was super helpful anytime I went to see her, and we've had great convos.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CHEM105
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

she's ok if you talk to her but she's not really around / doesn't affect much

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: 030105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

a lot of effort does not translate into a good grade. you are expected to know material that is neither taught in lab or in actual chem class. the tests do not test on what you do and are more focused on sig figs than anything. this class is WAY more difficult than it should be

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: AS030106
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Biggest issue is her strict grading

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: AS030105
• 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:

I'm being brutally honest here: 1. If you don't understand significant figures, good luck. 2. If you think lab is easy, think again. BTW, you most likely have to take this course, so good luck. 3. If you're going to ask her a question during office hours, be VERY specific. She can either be obnoxious or crystal clear, with no middle ground.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: 030101
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

The labs the self are fine but our post lab assignments are tough especially the essay questions which are next to impossible to do well on due to the professors taking off points for not answering things that she didn't even ask about in the question. You're going to have to work your ass off for a decent grade

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: AS030105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

The two midterms don't allow any room for error and the post-lab calculationsessays are near impossible. Watch her lectures carefully before you attempt them. I've heard she's really helpful during office hours but due to conflicts with practices, I've never been able to reach her. Not at all understanding about athlete conflicts.

Rating # 17

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

This is the worst class you will take in your life. You will be a slave for an average grade. Pasternak can be nice but comes off as rude first. She does not lecture. You must be a chem genius to get anything above a C.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: AS030105
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Class made me feel like I was in elementary school. Petty grading and tons of work. However, online lectures were very helpful. Almost more helpful than chem lecture. My TA made this class bearable. Two tests. One was easy, one was hard. She's a stickler for procedure, but a nice person and willing to help if you need it.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: AS030105
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

SIG FIGS. If you don't know what they are, you will die, and even if you think you know what you are, your application of them on assignments, exams, and labs had better be golden because they're all that matters in this course. That being said, I learned a lot about laboratory procedures and enjoyed the various experiments!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: AS030105
• Grade Received: C-
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

She made Chem lab hard for no reason, its only worth one credit! It was harder than Chem class itself. Going to office hours she was a little bit nicer but she really only told me what I did wrong, which I could clearly see from my exam grade. In lab she was pretty mean.