Buratto had just started teaching again after taking a few years off. Apparently, his looks aren't the only things that have left him. He is an awful teacher and is rapidly turning into a grouchy old professor. He takes everything from Feldwinn but teaches nothing like her so expect to be very unprepared for his tests.

Fair professor. Comes off pretty intense and intimidating, but the tests are surprisingly easy and straightforward. Not as tech savvy as other chem professors in terms of posting grades and sending emails. Overall, decent professor, good lecturer. Fair course.

this professor is horrible at teaching. having said that, his test questions are actually fair.. if you do all the teaching yourself.

In my top 3 of worst professors I've encountered at UCSB. Rips all of his stuff from Feldwinn, but without the ability to teach it, berates students for asking simple questions, and gives entirely too hard tests. He doesn't drop the lowest midterm like EVERY OTHER PROFESSOR IN THE CHEMISTRY DEPARTMENT. Avoid, avoid, avoid.

So difficult...not helpful at all, I had to essentially teach myself with the book, his test questions were always complete surprises. dont take him

One of the best in the Chem Dept, if not the best. Highly recommend! Also recommend to attend his office hours and ask questions. He is extremely smart and presents the challenging material from this course (Biophysical Chem) in a manner that one can understand if they dedicate the time and effort to.