William Baron - Georgia Institute of Technology

Professor: William Baron
Department: Chemistry
College: Georgia Institute of Technology
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM2311
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Lots of extra credit, can drop one test, lots of help from TA's.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM2311
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I've heard wonderful things about Baron for 2312, but do NOT take him for 2311. He teaches the class as if you already know 2311 (b/c he's used to his students knowing it). He didn't explain any mechanisms in detail, and went way too fast. He was out the last week of the semester & made us learn an entire chapter ON OUR OWN, & tested it on final
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM2312
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Bill Baron is a straight up legend! He's incredibly kind, caring, and available to his students. He hosts 2 weekly help sessions for students to ask homework questions. He's very clear and goes the extra mile to help his students. Would DEFINITELY recommend, I wish I could've taken him for both semesters of orgo.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM2312
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Prof. Baron is outstanding. He is extremely clear, and genuinely cares about students' understanding of the material. He is incredibly helpful and by far one of the best professors I've ever had. Orgo II is not easy, but Baron makes it as pleasant as it can be. If you study hard, do lots of problems, and read the book, you should be fine.
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM2312
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
He's sure to explain everything so that you can understand the material. Does clickers every day, and there are five exams throughout the semester which are pretty easy assuming you've read the book. Definitely would take again!
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM2312
  • Grade Received: B+
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Baron is a fantastic professor and he genuinely cares about you as a student so long as you show slight interest in the class. Orgo in general is difficult, but he does his VERY best to help you truly understand everything.
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM1315
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Orgo is hard but Baron is very helpful. He comes an hour before class and stays an hour after to answer questions and help with the homework. The tests are very similar to his practice tests and homework. The textbook is fantastic and will help you greatly.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM2312
  • Grade Received: A+
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
No matter who you take orgo with, it's going to be a tough class. That being said, Barron tries his best to make things understandable and I think he does a great job. There's no homework, just suggested practice problems from the text which you WILL do if you want a good grade. Your grade is decided by your test scores and clicker questions.
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: 2312
  • Grade Received: A+
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
He's great at explaining things if you go to him. It's a tough class simply because the material is tough but if you stay on it, you can do it. His finals are the ACS, which has orgo I on it too. It's 6040 for orgo Iorgo II on the final. He curves the final too. But overall great teacher, wouldn't have wanted anyone else to teach me orgo II.
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM2312
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
The best professor I've had yet at Georgia Tech. His teaching is perfect and his tests are reasonable. 10/10 would take again.
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM2312
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.5
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
His class is a joke in terms of difficulty. He is probably the easiest of the chem professors at Tech (hands down). I took his class because it fit best in my schedule, but in later classes it really hurt my performance because he does not provide enough coverage for advanced organic courses. I would not recommend him because he doesnt do research.
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM1315
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Dr. Baron was one of the best professors I've ever had. He's incredibly nice and really wants his students to do well. He makes it really easy for his students to get an A in the class; drops your lowest test and lots of extra credit. Plus an A is an 83% typically. But know that test scores are low on average. Read the book and memorize.
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM2312
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Best chemistry teacher I've ever had. He explains things so well, and is more than willing to help each student succeed. Organic chemistry really don't have to be hard, and he makes it somewhat enjoyable to study. If he's teaching this class, take it.
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM2312
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
The test are fair in terms of testing you on the material he teaches. Helpful and enthusiastic teacher who really wants to see his students success-provides multiple opportunities to students. the book is very helpful in terms of understanding the information, he does do a good job in lecture however. listen in lecture, read the book: you're set.
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM2312
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Not exactly the easiest class in the world, but Baron does his best to explain the material as clearly as he can. In fact, too clearly - those who understand material already or catch on quickly will be bored because he makes sure everyone understands...which can make him a slow lecturer. He really does want to see you succeed.
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM1315
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Very helpful! Test are like the practice exam.
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM2312
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Notes were posted before each lecture. Explained complex material very well. Homework every week of appropriate difficulty. Tests were fair and he prepared you for them well. Every T and R, he had review sessions. Plenty of practice exams and finals on Tsquare. Truly cared that you did well and he even curved. Best professor I've had at Tech.
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM2312
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I love this professor! Very helpful.
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM1315
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
At first, I really didn't enjoy his rather dry lectures and often slept in class (I still have to go for the PRS). I started listening when he got past the gen chem stuff and complex material suddenly became so easy. He's the friendliest professor I've ever had and is always willing to help everyone get an A in the class. Awesome professor!
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM2311
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Talks slow, but still explains material well. Review Sessions are extremely helpful. Lots of tools to help you succeed.
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