I-clicker points: take advantage of them as your i-clicker score will replace your lowest quiz grade! Also, a good way to prepare for his tests is to take some of his previous tests. He structures most of his questions the same way.

hard class because it's a weeder class, but if you have to take the class, try to get joseph!

Every assessment is multiple choice, and they generally have an even distribution of problem difficulty. His lectures are interesting enough for the class to care and not doze off, especially with the iClicker problems. I have individually spoken with Joseph, and he seemed to be a genuinely cool guy. Recommended.

Super awesome professor. Always willing to help and wants students to succeed. Tests can be a bit confusing but overall great professor and enjoyed this class.

Had Joseph for all three quarters of CHEM 1, really great professor!! Always takes him time with lectures and very helpful!! Definitely go to lectures, iClicker points will save your quiz. And definitely book problems!

-only curves class at end of quarter (got a 79% raw grade, curved to a B) -2 quizzes, 2 midterms, midterms and final averages were like a 79%, 59% and final was a C -iclicker daily for attendance, iclicker grade replaces lowest quiz score out of the 2 total quizzes (100% attendance 100% on 1 quiz) -good prof, concise and entertaining

Super chill guy and a great teacher. He takes the time to help you and make sure you understand the content. Also he is a very funny guy and this makes the lectures more entertaining. I really enjoyed taking his class.

He only gives out multiple choice and his tests are very difficult.

I was stuck on a problem, no one could help me, I desperately posted on the forum for help and after no one responded, i emailed the teacher. within just a few hours he responded on how to solve the problem clearly but without just giving me the answer. He has many tests from past years to help you study and overall tries to help you succeed.

Crisjoe is by far the best lecturer in the chemistry series. However, his tests are the hardest. I have sylvester now and joseph has everything SO organized. I am still watching his youtube lectures for 1c. WATCH THEM. before each lecture and as a review. He is so caring, understanding, and kind. Everyone loves Crisjoe! Tough class

Huge tip: Watch the lecture vids and take notes before class, then go to lecture and just listen to him talk while annotating. Exams are very difficult and require you to not just know HOW to do every problem but to actually know WHY you are doing it. If you do all book probs and practice tests + pay attention in class you'll do great.

Chem 1B is a hard class but Joseph makes it very easy to manage. He has very clear lectures and posts slides for every single chapter. There are 2 midterms and a final, with the lowest midterm replaced by the final if it helps you. He's the best general chem teacher in my opinion.

GOAT. Do the ALEKS! It will do nothing but help your grade and help you learn the content. Do his book problems, they will prepare you for the exams! Joesph is a fantastic lecturer and just a fantastic guy generally.

I had Joseph for 1A and 1B, and he was a great professor for both! He has a way of explaining concepts in the easiest way to understand. Chem is hard no matter who you have, but Joseph is def the best. Like 1A, his 1B tests are heavy on book and practice test problems, so study those well. Would've gotten an A if i didn't bomb the final lol

i took joseph for 1A and 1B and the class is obviously hard but you can tell joseph genuinely wants everyone to do well. i really like his lecture style and also just think he's a good person as well as prof. while chem is hard i believe the grade you get in his class reflects the work you put into it and i would recommend joseph 100%

BEWARE...

Perfect professor, if you see him you must choose him.

Good lecturer, explains things well and is open to any questions. Do the recommended textbook practice problems!!!!! ALL of them. He basically chooses from those to create the exams. Be prepared for thermodynamics, which is a tough unit. Recycles some most commonly missed questions on midterms on the final. Time yourself on the practice exams.

Hes a decent teacher. Do not slack off on ALEKS. CLAS was extremely helpful for understanding the material, cant recommend it enough. I failed this course due to falling behind on homework, but i did feel confident on understanding the concepts. (And I did much better retaking it!)

Very clear and straightforward. Lectures and practice tests are available online.

Lectures and practice tests are available online. He is very clear and straightforward with the course content and grading. Would recommend you take him. 1B is difficult though, make sure to do practice problems.

Professor Joseph is very kind and seems to really care about his students. However, his tests are significantly harder than some of the other professors in the chem department, like Price. If you even hope to pass his class you 100% have to do the book problems and all of the Aleks. The exams are not that similar to the practice exams.

I did all the recommended book probs and practice tests and scored high on midterms but performed significantly worse on the final. I got A grades in CHEM 1AB though, so I would say his exams vary too much. Fortunately, people enjoy how animated he is as a professor like in his intros. Additionally, his lecture quality is not bad, so go to class!

I think he is an all round good professor to take Chem with as his tests and lectures are very straightforwards. The unfortunate thing is that the final is the most important thing for your grade. It sucked how since the 1st midterm average was so high, he had to make the next 2 tests extra hard to bring the average down. Don't procrastinate.