Deborah Mead - Seminole State College

Professor: Deborah Mead

Department: TBD

College: Seminole State College

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CHM2210C
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Mead was interesting. Often times wed find ourselves walking on eggshells to avoid the self-proclaimed wrath of the redhead (her words, not ours). She grades hard on the labs, but gives partial credit on exams and classwork. There are anywhere from 1-5 hours of lecture to watch before every class, so keep up with that. Study for the quizzes!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1032C
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I took Professor Mead in the Fall semester in person, and she was one of the best professors I've had. She provides lecture videos and numerous practice sheets. Class time involves group work(graded) on a packet similar to the practice sheets/ exam questions. This method is the best way to learn chem, do not take for granted and put up w/ the work.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1032C
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Mead is one of the most respected professors. For the first few weeks, students felt her class is super hard because we had to watch lecture videos before attending class. For the last two units, the lecture videos were lost, and our class recognized the value of these videos and how much professor Mead care about her students.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CHM2210C
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

TAKE THIS PROFESSOR! If you want an A, spend a lot of time doing practice problems. Her online lecture videos MUST be watched ahead of the class meeting time in order to properly do the lecture assignments. Take good notes when you watch the videos. Ask questions, do the lab reports properly and use her practice exams for exam prep.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CHM2210C
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

You MUST watch her pre-recorded lecture videos online prior to the next class. The videos are about 45min-1hr long and there are up to 5 vids each lesson (SO BORING); however, to prepare for the tests I would redo all lessons and the old practice test to study and it helped SO MUCH. Class is hard, but 100% doable. Just be sure to really study!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CHM2210
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Mead is an amazing professor, I love her! She can be tough at times but she is MORE than fair when grading. There is an abundance of practice problems/exams WITH answers. She is very strict in lab, for good reasons. HW amount is not terrible so do it. I failed the 1st try and got a B the 2nd & am taking her now for orgo 2. TAKE HER! extra credit!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1032C
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Worst teacher ever. Self taught class and yells at her students. I definitely worked super hard for my grade. Cant stress not taking her class enough.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1032C
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

One of my fav professors hands down! Very clear on what she expects from you and what you'll be doing in class. Exams are a cakewalk as long as you study and listen to lectures before class. Practice exams are identical to the real thing. Be respectful or she WILL yell at you. Easy A as long as you try! Can't wait to take for O-Chem 1 & 2 :)

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CHEM2211C
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Absolutely amazing! Organic chemistry II has been a struggle of mine for two years and I finally finished the class and I learned more with her teaching style than I have for all series of Chemistry combined. Mead knows how to teach in a way that sticks and you can understand it. Organic is not easy, you have to work for it and do every assignment!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CHM1032C
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Mead is interesting. She is funny but can also yell to the top of her lungs. She is very unorganized with grading and is a tough grader, i received 1.9/2 on my pre-labs, like really? Her notes are organized but be prepared to work ur butt of for a good grade. Tests weren't as bad and labs were pretty clear.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1032
• 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:

super unorganized. her lectures are literally right out of the book. she gets mad when you ask for help on equations. never gives you stuff she says she will to help out. she graded all our assignments just to find out she gave everyone the wrong stuff and lost papers. she said she hasnt taught 1032 in 5 years so i guess we were her trail class

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1020
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Most of the class is lecture, labs are easy. She is very unorganized, expect to not have anything graded until the last week or 2. She posts study guides online that are the exact questions from the test. The study guides were not always posted on time. She is very clear with what she expects. Unorganized, sometimes rude, easy grader.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1032C
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor mead is an okay teacher, but gives you pretty much all you need to pass the class (practice worksheets). She is not organized & she does not grade asgnmts. quickly. It is the last week of class & I still do not have grades for any assignments. She gives test grades back next day. Gets annoyed when you ask questions/ don't understand.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CHM2210C
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

if you must take orgo at seminole please make your life easy and TAKE THIS PROFESSOR! Organic chem is a very hard course to get an A in but she makes it EASY since she records herself teaching and puts it up online. She drops lowest test, hw, group work, lowest everything. everyday is worth 30 points of work which is also easy since its groupwork.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: CHM2211C
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The best professor I ever had, absolutely TALLANTED

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CHM2211
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Got A's for both Organic I & II. Must be constantly studying to get an A. Daily quizzes and assignments due at the end of class. Professor Mead loves to help those that are interested in the material and are actively engaged. Re-do all assignments, and tests should be easy. She teaches organic chemistry how it is supposed to be taught. MUST-take

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: CHM2210
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Though I didn't rate her the best she is a good professor to take for organic chemistry. All lectures are online & every class meeting you have a quiz and a lesson (that is completed in a group) you have to be committed to learning if you want to do well. She is definitely there for you though, she is a unique person that cares about her students.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: CHM2045C
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I loved professor Mead! She has a very animated personality. She thoroughly taught everything and was very entertaining during long lectures. The grade that you get in her class is really up to you. She is very helpful if you go to her office hours and there was always a lot of optional practice from the textbook or what she posted online

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: CHM2211C
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I took her for Orgo 1 and Orgo 2. She drops lowest grade in each section(quizzes, tests, etc). Lectures are online. Must watch lectures prior to class. During class, we do group worksheets. She posts all keys online. If you put your time in it, you can get an A. Orgo 1 was very easy for me, orgo 2 i have to work a bit harder. I never used textbook.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: CHM2210C
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Had Orgo (I) with her. Very helpful and clear. Posts lectures online (videos), TONS of practice problems with detailed answer key online. Class time used for quizzes and review. Very helpful after class and office hours. No extra credit but has a curve at the end. This class is though anywhere you go but she makes it very doable