Paula Hjorth-Gustin - San Diego Mesa College

Professor: Paula Hjorth-Gustin

Department: TBD

College: San Diego Mesa College

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CHEM201
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She is the sweetest and most caring professor I have had. Her lectures are also super clear and she reviews homework problems and any other questions you had. Her class fills up fast so sign up as soon as you can.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CHEM201
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher and amazing person. Be sure to register for her class the second you are able to, it fills up fast.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CHEM201
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Paula is amazing. One of the best teachers I've ever had. I would highly recommend taking her!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CHEM201201L
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great instructor, she gives examples of how the material we are learning is applicable in different job areas, posts power points and example exams/ quizzes online. Do the homework and those you should be set. She drops the lowest quiz/ exam, including final if chosen. Out of 435pt, 360 exams 50 quiz 25 take home assessment. 88A 77B 65C

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CHEM201
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Paula is awesome!!! She explains chemistry well and is very friendly. She cares for students and helps you prepare for her exams. Wish I could take her for O chem.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CHEM201
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Amazing, caring and great person and teacher. She is more than happy to help outside of class whether it be lecture or lab material. She gives great lectures. Chemistry 201 is a hard class so be ready for the ups and downs.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CHEM201
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Gustin is a great professor!!! Take her!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CHEM201
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Amazing professor! She has a great personality and she is insanely knowledgeable about chemistry. Her ability to explain chemistry and convey topics in a way that most students can understand is incredible. I hate going to class because I've always preferred learning the material on my own, but Paula's lectures are too good to miss out on.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CHEM200
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This is possibly the best professor at Mesa College. Her lectures are incredible; I didn't really have to study. No homework. I didn't need the book. Just take notes and pay attention.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CHEM200
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Great professor.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CHEM111
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

If you are a non-science major looking for an easy chemistry class for GE credit, take Chem 111. Professor Gustin wrote this class to make chemistry more approachable to students. Her class focuses on the chemistry aspects of societal issues such as pollution, energy, and diets. Drops lowest test AND quiz score. Homework preps you for tests.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: CHEM200
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Probably the sweetest professor I've had. Her lectures are very clear (she even adds some humor to them) and she tells you exactly what she's going to test you on. Her tests are also very reasonable (the study guides are usually harder than the test). Be sure to take notes and pay attention and you'll definitely pass.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: CHEM201
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

She's chill and fair. Just do all the reviews she gives you and you'll get an A.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CHEM152
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Paula is an amazing professor! She explains the concepts of chemistry so well. This was my third time taking Introduction to Chemistry, and I passed her course with a B. I was able to understand everything she taught and she was very helpful and caring of her students. I'm very glad I took her course over the summer.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: CHEM152
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Paula is wonderful! She truly cares about her students--she doesn't try to be tough just to be tough. Her lectures are well structured, and she doesn't test on topics she doesn't thoroughly cover in class. She creates extra practice worksheets to prepare us for tests and quizzes, and the homework is reasonable. She's kind, helpful, & nerdy!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CHEM152
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I am so glad I took Paula's class, especially for my first college chemistry class. She's incredibly understanding and caring, pretty easy on grading, and will work with you to get the best grade possible. Even in an 8 week summer class, I am finding it easy to understand because of how thorough she is. Plus, she's just adorable and so funny.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: CHEM201
• 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:

Her lecture notes are easy to understand and informative. There is homework but it is not graded. However, the homework will really help for the quizzes and exams. She is a very generous test grader and drops the lowest quiz and exam! Also an 88 and above is an A! She's a really nice and caring professor. I definitely recommend taking her.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: CHEM200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. P is funny & charismatic like a hot nerd mom. Her lectures are entertaining & she applies the material in lecture to real life situations to make it easier to understand. I went into the class not taking a Chem class in over 10 yrs & I have an A. She grades well & gives you points on exam free responses if your work is right & you're competent

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: CHEM201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This teacher ruins med school dreams. She says the book is too detailed but does not say what to study in it until days before the tests. She posts practice tests, but only low value questions are like actual tests. Quizzes are easy. But they have low value. She makes tests so confusing that everyone gets a C. C ruins med school careers.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: CHEM201
• 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:

Dr. Gustin is a real gem. Chemistry has never been my strong suit but she makes it feel like a breeze. I finally understand the conceptual problems. Tests are easy if you study and do the unofficial homework she assigns. She'll drop your lowest test even if it's your final. Extremely upset I won't be able to take her again :(