Roger Rennels - University of Nevada Las Vegas

Professor: Roger Rennels

Department: TBD

College: University of Nevada Las Vegas

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: 121
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He is there for his students but he is not very clear at all when it comes to lectures. He rushes through his notes and only writes down less than half of what he says. Tests are definitely tough but he does try and give you as many points as he can on the short answers. I personally wouldn't take his class again.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CHEM103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He is THE BEST! He uses iClickers for quizzes, lets you ue cheatsheets on exams, done a bajillion examples and everybody understands real quickly! Best teacher I would recommend him to anyone! Dont buy the book though. He uses ppts.

Rating # 3

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:

He was an amazing guy! I failed O. Chem in Spring and got a B in his SUMMER class. He is so clear with his explanations. Going to class is essential because he tests from the notes. I never would have expected to do well in this class after failing so miserably but he helped me through it. He's totally approachable and I highly recommend him.

Rating # 4

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:

if you think ochem is impossible he makes it possible. if you come to class read the books do the homework and the extra homework at the back of the book you will definitely pass this class fairly well he is by the far the nicest science teacher i have met!

Rating # 5

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:

I thought that Dr Rennels did an AWESOME job teaching Organic Chem. I had him last summer for both Ochem semesters and thought he did a wonderful job! Very approachable and kind. His method of synthesis and mechanism problems was very clear! I recommend him to anyone having to take Ochem! He truly enhanced my interest in chemistry!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: OCHEM241
• 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 had Dr. Rennels for o-chem 241 and 242 during the summer. It was an extremely hard class. But Dr. Rennels was extremely fair and approchable. He to tried to get you to understand o-chem. I left his class with a complete understanding of the fundamentals of o-chem. The grade I got in his class was a reflection of how much I put into the class

Rating # 7

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

He was alright,however towards the end of the semester he kept showing up late. His lectures are straight from his notes, I think he should just photocopy them and hand them out. I also had him for OchemII lab, he was a lot easier there. And I agree w/the ppl above, DO NOT TAKE SYLVESTER'S CLASS. He talks so slow,we were in lab forthe whole3hrs!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CHEM116
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

All I can say is DID NOT SHOW UP FOR OUR FINAL. Waited 1 hr. before administration finally gave us an exam. I don't think he still teaches.

Rating # 9

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

He was perhaps the worst teacher I have ever had! He was extremely unfair and didn't care at all about his students! I am not sure if he can even teacher ochem anymore!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CHEM116
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This man deliberately presents new material on the test and says that people who have truly mastered the concepts will be able to anticipate the new method. The mean score on the first exam was 32% before the curve, but he still insisted it was doable.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CHEM122
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Gives no examples on how to do the work and you are always atleast a section behind him because he writes too fast and doesn't explain his notes.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: CHE116
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Totally agree that he doesnt care about his students. His lectures are copying his notes the ENTIRE TIME. No time to hear what hes saying, too busy writing. And if you're scared of Africans with heavy accents, stay away from Sylvester in the Lab.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: CHE116
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is not as boring as other chem. professors at UNLV. He encourages students to come to his office hours if they need extra help. He tries his best to make the material interesting.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CHEM116
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher, but his tests are way too hard.. and the final is a Bombshell... However, do NOT get Sylvester Ifalade for lab, he is extremely impatient, even on the first day, and his unclarity will hurt your lab grade. =(

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: CHEM116
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Chem is not easy, but this teacher tries his best. His uses funny examples to make a boring class interesting. Spends as much time as possible to help you understand concepts. I'd take his class over most other chem teachers.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CHE215
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is very unclear, his tests are fair to difficult in level and he doesn't seem to care too much about his students