Topics covered: atomic structure of matter; reaction stoichiometry; solution stoichiometry; gasses; quantum chemistry and the electronic structure of atoms; chemical bonding (molecular shapes, hybridization, and molecular orbital theory).

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BERNT C M
Christopher Bernt
2.8
93 reviews
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CHEM1A . Bernt C M 6 Months Ago

Not a bad lecturer, and he seems over hated. Much easier tests than the other professors, so as long as you keep up with the lectures and do the practice exams/books problems you will do fine. Would much prefer to take him for the whole chem series since its a much easier class to pass than the other professors.

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CHEM1A . Bernt C M 7 Months Ago

Bernt seems like a nice guy but not a good teacher. If you are taking this class, expect to teach yourself pretty much everything. The curve he gives can benefit a lot of people, but for me, it didn't. He didn't provide help with his practice tests, didn't show solving steps only highlighted the answers. The homework/Aleks was not like his exams.

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CHEM1A . Bernt C M 9 Months Ago

Easy Chem 1A tests. Okay at lecturing, but just make sure to PRACTICE. Not very accessible via email.

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CHEM1A . Bernt C M 9 Months Ago

He's a nice person, but I don't recommend him as a professor. Book problems rarely help on the exams and he only gives one practice exam before each midterm, which doesn't cover the actual test material. He does a very poor job at explaining basic concepts and doesn't respond to emails. Focus on lectures for test review and review EARLY.

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CHEM1A . Bernt C M 9 Months Ago

He is a nice guy but never responds to emails, does not care to give any feedback on tests. Exams were half material we went over in class, difficulty x 10 and half things we never learned. I had a really hard time with him and felt like I was wasting my time in his lectures. The HW/ALEKS never had anything to do with what we were tested on.

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CHEM1A . Bernt C M 10 Months Ago

My advice is to start studying now because your going to be teaching yourself most of it. Comes off as a nice guy, but not a good teacher. Lectures and textbook problems don't reflect exam material. Does not prepare you whatsoever for how difficult his tests are. Had 3 midterms & final??? Said a 65.99 would curve to a B, etc, did not happen.

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