Retook Chem 1A after barely passing with Kunkel. Taking this class again with another professor made me realize I didn't actually want to do they major I came in with and so I didn't feel motivated to pass. Joseph uploaded slides online and I found he was easier to pass than Kunkel so if it's your first time taking Chem take Joseph.

Dry sense of humor, quirky and likable guy. He gives great lectures. Does a lot to make sure his students pass. He is a very hard worker and expects his students to me as well. Also he provides a lot of resources to help you pass the class.

Joseph is a really straightforward, good professor. His lectures were succinct, but very dense with information, so skipping class is not a great idea. CLAS is a lifesaver for this course, especially if you aren't in a hard science major. Besides that, Joseph's exams are tough but he posts lots of practice exams and he is very approachable as a guy

MUST do the book problem he assigns (although they are optional, they will help you A LOT in the long run). Don't try to cram days before an exam because it won't get you anywhere.

Great professor. Very clear powerpoint lecture in every class. Quiz and midterms are fair but make sure you study beforehand. iClicker is necessary for this class.

Sidenote: Never took chemistry before. As long as you put in the work you'll do well in the class. I never attended lecture and just taught myself. Compared to practices tests and quizzes, his exams will always be harder. As long as you know how to approach problems you will be fine. Do your book problems and ALEKS. Comes off as a bit condescending

The class itself is easy if you have already taken AP chem, but can be difficult if you haven't. If you stay on top of things and actually read your textbook as well as do the problems in the book, you should be fine.

Joseph at the beginning seems like he'll make the class fun to attend, but near the end I only ended up coming for iclicker points. His class is nice in that he drops your lowest quiz and exam, but his tests are a lot harder than what he presents in class or is on ALEKS. And he never finished lecture on time so beware of lectures before tests.

Joseph presents Chem 1A to be a fairly easy class, especially if you've taken chemistry in the past. However, the grading for this class is very difficult and there are only a few things that your ultimate grade will rely on. Work hard from the start, and you should be okay.

He's a very good professor but lectures faster than the other Chem 1A professors. Only covers basics of everything so reading the textbook and doing practice problems is essential to pass the midterm and final.

Had Dr. Joseph for the entire Chem 1 series. His exam questions can be a bit tricky, but if you pay attention in lecture and pick out what's important, do the book problems he recommends, and don't rush or panic, his tests are doable. Don't try to skim by by only studying practice exams and don't be afraid to ask Dr. Joseph questions after class!

Go to lecture and print slides and know how to do example problems in class. Book problems that he recommends are examples that he uses on exams. Examples in class will be on exams. Know the phrase "its on the money!"

Joseph is a very clear lecturer. You do not need to take many notes as you can print out his PowerPoint slides beforehand and add addition ideas to that. If you study an A is very possible. Make sure to listen and pay attention for the whole lecture. As he would say, " Alright ladies and gentlemen it's on the money!"

Joseph was my professor for chem 1A and chem 1B. I absolutely loved his lecture style. He is very smart, and speaks in a confident tone. He also makes jokes. His tests are pretty hard, but there is a large curve added to your grade at the end of the class. Highly recommend him, especially in comparison to other professors in chem.

This guy is one of the best lecturers you can have for Chem. He knows the material and knows how to break it down into comprehensible terms. Can be cheesy with his sarcastic one-liners, but otherwise he's a very approachable guy! Pretty generous with the curve and grade replacement, but tests are HARD so make sure to study and DO BOOK PROBLEMS!

Professor Joseph is good at explaining concepts during lecture. Pro-Tips: 1) Do the lecture prep problems he posts on Gauchospace ahead of time. 2) Skim the section of the textbook he will be lecturing on before the actual lecture. 3) Never forget your i-Clicker!

I failed both midterms, 1 of the quizzes, & the final, but still passed the class with a C (Thank god for the curve). Make sure to get all your iClicker points so it replaces your lowest quiz grade! Best way to study for his tests is to take past tests, do textbook problems, & do ALEKS. Hard class, definitely a weeder.

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.