Robert Burnett - University of Virginia

Professor: Robert Burnett

Department: TBD

College: University of Virginia

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: COLA1500
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I thought his COLA was by far the easiest class I've had at UVA so far. Just a 6 page paper as a final and you were good to go. There were only about 4 to 5 actual lectures where he'd actually lecture, the rest were basically guest speakers. He's a great advisor and is ready to help anytime.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CHEM2410
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I love Professor Burnett! He manages to make organic chemistry interesting and manageable. Everyone told me beforehand that I should be afraid of organic chemistry, but he manages to make the course interactive. He is by far and away one of the most dedicated professors I have ever had, and he genuinely seems to care about his students.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1411
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The only negative thing that I can say to expect upon taking the lab is the grading scale. My TA even described it as unfair, but that she had to follow it anyway. There is no room for mistakes, and even when you don't make one, they will create one anyway. This class inspired me to take all other Chemistry elsewhere.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CHEM2410
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I love Dr. B!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ORGO2010
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Burnett treats it like it is: you learn the stuff and your fine, if not, that's fine too. Class is NOT required. I really appreciated his straightforward style and how he didn't take it personally that I seldom went to class but still did well. When I did go, I found his lectures spot on.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CHEM241
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

One of the nicest and friendliest professors I have met at the University. Although his teaching style may be difficult to grasp, he ensures that students understand the material...but you first must seek the help and Professor Burnett ensures that you receive it once you do. Genuinely cares for students' success.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CHEM242
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Burnett is honestly one of the best professors I have ever had. His teaching style really works over the long term - at first you may be confused, but the tests are clear and after a while you realize that he's really made you LEARN orgo. He's also one of the kindest and most caring professors I've ever had. Wish there were more like him.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CHEM242
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Burnett talks quickly, but he is very friendly and the tests are almost always clear. At the beginning of first semester, I was lost and would have rated the class poor, but I actually think organic chemistry is somewhat interesting now!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CHEM242
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Burnett is great, he goes more than the extra mile in caring about and helping each student, he really is the nicest and funniest professor.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CHM242
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Well, SOMEBODY had to give the guy a chili pepper. He's great!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CHEM241
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Burnett is wonderful and SO nice and helpful- always available and will do anything to be flexible and help you out as long as you are attending class and putting forth a good effort.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: CHEM241
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Burnett is an amazing professor. His dedication to teaching is evident in everything he does. He is demanding, but will help you in any way he can to better understand the material. I would highly recommend taking orgo with him!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: CHEM241
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Burnett is the best professor I've had at U.V.A. I hate organic chemistry but Burnett simplifies things and teaches them at a human level. I had to do a lot of work to get an A but the fact that an A in orgo was possible speaks for Burnett's talent. He loves his students more than anyone I've seen. Take Burnett.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CHEM241
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I am not really good at organic chemistry, but Professor Burnett is the best of the bunch. He gives lecture notes, some homework sets, and somewhat weekly quizzes. That helped in keeping me on top of things, but do the practice tests and suggested problems from the book.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: CHEM241
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

There's not much I can add. I really don't like orgo, but Prof. Burnett is the best you'll get, and probably one of the best professors at UVA. One suggestion: don't just rely on the notes he gives you -- I did that in studying for one test and got a D. Use the book too.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CHEM241
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I've never written one of these, but considering the care Professor Burnett put into his teaching to ensure that I understood a topic so difficult as organic chemistry, this is the least I should do. He's an unbelievable teacher - the kind you hope to have (but rarely do) in college. Do whatever you can to get into his class - you'll be pleased!!!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: CHEM241
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Professor Burnett is perhaps the best professor at UVA. Truly cares about his students both in and out of the classroom. By far the best to take Organic Chem with.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: CHEM241
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

A great professor, and a great guy. Funny, dedicated, thoughtful, very understanding and helpful. Wouldn't have survived organic chemistry without him.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: CHEM241
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Burnett is amazing. If you don't have him for orgo you ARE missing out. There is a lot of material but it is not that hard. The test are straight forward but I would recommend studying days in advance. Burnett makes the class worthwhile though. He cares about his students and in turn you come to REALLY care about him. A crush?? maybe :)

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: CHEM241
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This guy is brilliant! He loves his students and actually will talk to them outside of class. He has great notes that he posts before class for you to follow. The homework and quizzes are a quick and an easy A. The tests are fair and as long as you do the work (hw, quizzes, practice problems) you will do fine. I even got an A+ in the class.