CHEM 1A
SYLVESTER B M
Bryanna Sylvester
336 reviews

CHEM1A . Sylvester B M 7 Years Ago

Kunkel's teaching style is cool. Her class will make perfect sense during lecture, but the tests are so tricky that I changed professors for 1B. She's a nice person, but I think she tries hard to make her tests extra challenging with little tricks. She provides plenty of material to study, but sometimes even that won't prep you for her exams.

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CHEM1A . Sylvester B M 7 Years Ago

Kunkel is a great professor that looks out for her students. She's quirky and makes chem more bearable. However you do need to put in the effort for this class. Final is significantly harder than the midterm. Do the textbook problems and know how to do all the questions on the practice exams!!

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CHEM1A . Sylvester B M 7 Years Ago

She was very caring about here students and I loved her energy in the mornings. Doing the practice quizzes and exams are a must; I think they are the most helpful for knowing what to expect on tests.

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CHEM1A . Sylvester B M 7 Years Ago

She seems very passionate about chemistry. The best part about her lectures is perhaps that she provides specific examples for solving chem problems using the theory we learned (the how), which can be very helpful. However, if you have taken AP chem before or like to learn more about the theory (the why), you may find the lectures to be boring.

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CHEM1A . Sylvester B M 7 Years Ago

Dr. Kunkel is pretty cool and does a good job teaching. I would definitely recommend her to anyone taking the Chem 1 series. Class is mandatory for iClicker points which can help boost your grade in her class. Overall, lecture was never boring and she's really enthusiastic about teaching. The final for her class literally blew me over though ):

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CHEM1A . Sylvester B M 7 Years Ago

It was an absolute joy to be in Professor Kunkel's class. She gives clear lectures and provides copious practice materials for the quizzes, exams, and the final, all of which are not egregiously difficult. Stay on top of your ALEKS homework and study diligently for the tests and you can get an A or A-. She's also funny and makes the class worth it.

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CHEM1A . Sylvester B M 7 Years Ago

Professor Kunkle is honestly great. Take her class, you won't regret it. She is supper funny and awesome and it makes you want to go to her class. Showing up in every lecture and take notes and do practice test are the key to a very high grade.

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CHEM1A . Sylvester B M 7 Years Ago

Good

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CHEM1A . Sylvester B M 7 Years Ago

Hilarious. Solid teacher.

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CHEM1AB . Sylvester B M 8 Years Ago

Loads of ALEKS homework, and she refuses to post anything online. Pretty much, if you don't come to class and copy down her words you have the textbook and that is IT as far as help.

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CHEM1A . Sylvester B M 8 Years Ago

Sheis really dorky, so she's fun to listen to in the early morning when you really don't want to be doing chem. It may be a little fast at first, if you've never taken AP Chem. She provides useful basic examples of the more complex test q's, and even though I eventually understood a lot of it, test q's still screwed me. XC and HW helped me pass

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CHEM1A . Sylvester B M 8 Years Ago

Kunkel is an amazing lecturer, she is clear and precise. She writes in chalk on the chalkboard but has good handwriting and it well organized. She is constantly willing to help and has many resources like past tests and recommended book problems. All of the tests and quizzes are multiple choice and tricky though

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CHEM1A . Sylvester B M 8 Years Ago

Kunkel's a great teacher, and she makes sure she tells you what she wants you to know on the test. However, she will also go out of the way to make sure that you know the material, and gives tests that you really need to concentrate on in order to do well. She's pretty funny and quirky - not bad at all.

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CHEM1ABC . Sylvester B M 8 Years Ago

Amazing teacher!!!! Very helpful and funny!

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CHEM1ABC . Sylvester B M 8 Years Ago

Great lectures with clear explanations, timing of it all is perfect. Her tests can be challenging but she prepares you well. Great class though!

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1A . Sylvester B M 8 Years Ago

I am a Bio major and don't like Chem, but Professor Kunkel made it doable. I got a F on my first quiz, and after meeting with her/revising my study plan I got an A in the class. She gives you second chances: 2 quizzes (one can be replaced w/ iclickers), 2 midterms (worst replaced w/ final if better). A lot of hw though, like all Chem 1A classes.

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1A . Sylvester B M 8 Years Ago

Make sure you understand the content for the tests, but she is fair.

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CHEM1A . Sylvester B M 8 Years Ago

I love Kunkel. She is so funny and explains things very well. As long as you take notes in her class, you'll be fine.

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CHEM1A . Sylvester B M 8 Years Ago

I really loved going to her lectures. She's very enthusiastic about Chemistry and she's really funny. If you ask questions she'll try her hardest to give a clear example. The only problem I had was she didn't work out her practice exam or practice final problems.

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CHEM1A . Sylvester B M 8 Years Ago

Very good lecturer overall, exams good be a little tricky though

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CHEM1A . Sylvester B M 8 Years Ago

Chemistry is hard. However, Kunkel laid out all the information that would be needed and that was about it. The practice tests /quizzes lacked the ways to solve the problems and that was pretty frustrating. She always would be willing to help answer questions if needed and she is extremely approachable.

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CHEM1A . Sylvester B M 8 Years Ago

Definitely a passionate teacher. Obviously, Chem isn't the easiest subject, and while Dr. Kunkel is very clear and informative, the class is still very difficult. Practice tests are a must, along with clear understanding of each topic in order to pass with ease.

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CHEM1A . Sylvester B M 8 Years Ago

Ridiculously enthusiastic, and an all-around great teacher.

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CHEM1A . Sylvester B M 8 Years Ago

Dr. Kunkel is hilarious and a very engaging lecturer. Her class is tough but if you put in the work, you should be okay. She wants you to do well and makes time outside of normal office hours to see you if needed.

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