Dr. Joseph is an amazing at explaining class materials. The tests are not so hard as long as you truly understand the basic concepts. I would definitely recommend his lecture.
Joseph is an amazing lecturer, and a cool guy as well. I honestly don't think he was any easier than Kunkel considering she taught him how to teach. His tests were just as brutal as hers. Anyway, do the book problems when they're assigned. They help way more than ALEKS does in terms of test prep.
Joseph is a solid choice for Chem 1A. His tests are easier than the other professors', especially Kunkel's. I found that you can't be successful in the class by just going to his lectures, sometimes I felt like he rushed the material or didn't explain it deep enough. But if you do the book problems, ALEKS, and CLAS then you'll get a good grade.
He's pretty rigorous. Very clear about the class but still a hard prof than other Chem 1A's (compare to my friends'). Maybe try someone else's for your grade's sake
This is the most miserable professor you could ever get for Chem 1A. I studied my butt off but apparently, he has been testing on the very tiny details that are left in the very corner of textbook and lecture slides. He tries to cut students off. Take other professors if you value your GPA, personal effort n wanna learn.
Chem is a hard class in general, but Crisjoe is super nice and funny and clearly explains the material. He makes going to class bearable. He reuses a lot of book questions and questions from pervious tests/quizzes, which are posed online. Would recommend!
As someone who had barely taken chem in high school, i was really concerned with passing this class. Crisjoes lectures are extremely clear and easy to understand. He was very helpful during office hours and seemed to genuinely care about his students. Highly suggest taking him if you can!!
Joseph is funny and caring. If you haven't taken Chem before I suggest to not rely on lecture and join CLAS. His tests and exams are all based on book problems. Do your Aleks as soon as you can to get it out of the way and focus on book problems. Some of the quizzes were easy but his final was really tough.
hard class but he explains things well
Professor Joseph is amazing. He's a wonderful teacher, and tries to explain the info in easy ways. He's also funny, which makes the class a bit more enjoyable. The material, however, is tough. Make sure to get 100% on ALEKS, and attend all the lectures for credit. I got C's on every quiz/exam, but ended the class with a B after the curve.
Professor Joseph is super nice. He gives a cheat sheet with everything we need to know (solubility, equations, etc). He also drops your lowest quiz score and replaces it with iclicker (free 100% quiz). He also replaces your lowest mideterm with your final (if it helps your grade). AND HE CURVES! 10/10 professor.
I would put him on the same level with Price, above Kunkel for sure.
really accessible during office hours, helpful, makes it clear what his expectations are. but, this is a pretty difficult course. you really have to work your butt off to get a good grade. also he says there's a curve but if you want an A or A- the curve doesn't help at all it only helps kids w lower grades so don't rely on it (which sux lol).
Dr. Joseph was the only professor my 1st quarter here that I LOVED. He is so engaging which is my favorite quality of his. I found his lectures very clear and attending was always fun. His tests are fair, he provides plenty of practice and uses book problems for exams. CLAS is super useful as basically a section for this course. HE IS ON THE MONEY.
Joseph is the best chem 1a professor by far. He is so good at explaining the concepts and is just a great overall guy. He recommends doing the book problems and in order to get an A you should definitely do them. Definitely go to lectures and if you begin to struggle join CLAS (easiest way to get a good grade).
Chemistry is difficult subject for some people to learn at the college level, but this professor does a great job at teaching the material. Also hes a pretty funny guy. If you take Chem at UCSB, this professor is a great choice even though his lectures are in the afternoon.
I cannot express how good of a professor this man is! He makes chemistry easy to understand and thoroughly discusses the material in ways that make sense. Attending lecture is a MUST, and keeping up w/ aleks & book probs are critical as exams/quizzes are based on those and past/practice exams
Great class, make sure to stay on top of all homework assignments. Joseph dishes all the info you need to succeed. Remember gentle people, "it is right on the money!"
Great lecturer and easily accessible outside of class. Is happy to answer questions and tests are reasonable. would take again!
Joseph is fine for CHEM 1A. He gets the job done and explains things if you ask for clarification.
Really amazing professor who truly cares about his students. Could not recommend more. I got an A- and thought his test questions were extremely fair and not as tricky as they could've been. Really prepares you for Chem-109A well, and gives great lectures.
Joseph was a great chemistry professor. He is very relaxed, but also goes kinda fast in his lectures. He is very fair with grading, and he is very accessible outside of class. The curve is really small in Chem 1C in general, so don't expect much. Work hard, and you will be fine. He really cares about his students succeeding.
Do all the book problems and you'll definitely pass. He's the only chem professor that offers few points of extra credit. Chem is hard but Joseph definitely makes passing possible.
I love Crisjoe. I've had him as a professor twice now and he's an incredible lecturer when it comes to Chemistry. Some profs just don't know how to teach those tough ochem topics but I never struggled in his class. He's also pretty funny and is playful with students while remaining professional.