It starts out easy, but the tests and quizzes quickly become difficult. She's very helpful, but you have to do studying on your own, and you'll do fine.
very easy class if you actually do (or know how to do) all the hw and pay attention in class, or if you've had ap chem before, since it would all be review. she also puts up all the old quizzes and exams online for you to practice with, and emails you about what to read before each lecture.
Van Koppen is amazing. This class is HARD if you didn't take AP Chem and she moves very, very fast inclass. She sends you emails practically every night telling you what to study and giving practice problems to help you succeed. Despite all this though, I still pretty much had to teach myself because it the class goes so fast.
The quarter hasn't ended yet, but so far she has been very helpful and it's actually easy to understand. She does EVERYTHING to help people and she wants every one of her students to get A's. :D
Go to her offices hours, and if you're going to take CLAS have Terri has your tutor. Best of luck.
Amazing teacher, had demonstrations for almost every class. Tests are slightly hard, but she really tries to help you understand.
Best chem prof at SB. Her tests are kinda hard and require you to think, but they are totally fair and you learn a lot in her class. She expects more out of you, but she is entertaining and really cares about her students. Not an easy A at all, but go to CLAS and do practice exams and you should get at least a B. tricky final though :(
actually cared about her students...pretty rare in the large scale class uc systems. pretty refreshing to know that some professors are there to teach instead of the time filler between research projects
Easiest chem professor yet!! she's very passionate about what she does. Her tests are very fair. I highly recommend taking CLAS with Terri (don't take it with Andrew if u can avoid it). She does some experiments in lecture that are actually cool. TAKE HER!!!
This is the best professor I had all year. Make Chem way more interesting then it should be. Don't take this class if you like boring professors. She is very fair and understanding. I took CLAS( take w/terri if possible) and went to most lectures, got an A. She really likes to teach and it shows. Dont read the book, but do the problems
FABULOUS teacher and great person. She would keep the lecture interesting enough so that attendence time and time again was more than 75% (which is pretty good and says something about her). She was always willing to help and would give you a copy of notes if you missed class for an excusable reason. Switch into her class, even if it's at 8am.
Great professor. She is what professors should be. Very interesting and enthusiastic lectures. Her quizes and tests are curved. She sends out numerous emails throughout the course, and repsonds very well to them. Great teacher, highly recommended.
I loved this class due to the professor! Van Koppen goes above and beyond! She allows a whole page for notes. A lot of my friends ****ed about their professor, while I just smirked. :)
She's a great professor, and her lectures are always fairly easy to follow. The exams aren't that bad so long as you pay attention in class.
She is definitly knowledgable about chemistry and is able to verbalize her knowledge very well. However be warned her tests are hard. Do the practice tests and questions from the book and you will be fine. She makes it interesting and with a bit of studying you will be set. Realize though this is not a class for complete slackers.
PHENOMENAL! i looved her so much. she is the best teacher ive ever had. She is very clear, sometimes cracks funny jokes, does awesome experiments in class. Do the practice exams and quizzes and you'll do great.
Speaks well, and knows how to teach
awesome teacher!
VERY good class, she does lots of fun experiments, is very helpful, and the lectures usually aren't too boring. The class has lots of work and is time consuming, but worth it!
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She is one the best professors i've had at UCSB. She really cares about her students and is very helpful. She is very approachable and sweet. If you have questions about your midterm/finals definately talk to her, cause she'll probably give you extra points.
Petra is so nice and willing to help. She is super easy to follow in lecture and makes the time fly by. Go to lecture! it's actually worth it.
Awesome
Tough but very fair. She delivers all you need to know in lecture and with style. You really have to work to do well in this class, but it is worth every minute. go to CLAS.