Joel Russell - Oakland University

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Joel Russell - Oakland University

Professor: Joel Russell

Department: Chemistry

College: Oakland University

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: CHM157
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Thank god this guy is gone now. Took Gen Chem I with him several years ago and he was by far the worst teacher I ever had at OU.

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: 143CHM
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

If this is your first chemistry class, do not take him. He is a genius, he does mess up his powerpoint at times, but he knows so much about chemistry. He forgets that his students do not know chemistry to the extent that he does. Always outline chapters yourself before he even lectures about them. Make sure to do all homework and do the iclicker.

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: CHM147
Grade Received: Not sure yet
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Avoid at all costs if you're taking your college career seriously

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: CHM144
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Actually a really good prof IF you can keep up, he'll tell you everything you could want to know about everything but this makes him move along pretty quickly and you can get lost, but he will stop answer questions when asked. Tests and quizzes are only on what he gives for review and are pretty straight forward and he gives a hefty curve on them

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: CHM158
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Professor Russell was a decent professor, but I relied on the book, which was definitely more helpful. I was extremely nervous to register for his class after reading these ratings, but his exams aren't bad because they are modeled after his quizzes and examples from the book and lecture. Homework and iClicker points are pretty much free points.

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: CHM158
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

I think he's the worst rated chem professor in the history of RMP. BUTTTT, his exams are decent to say the least. He will secretly curve the grade, and you will end up doing fair (A,B- ish range). YOU HAVE TO STUDY. Know how to do the problems from all the PPTs and quizzes and you will succeed on the exams.

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: CHM157
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

At least he is not Tillinger... The only positive thing of me actually showing up to lectures was the one day he knocked over the lit bunsen burner during a safety lecture... Also he doesn't offer an SI, he makes you take quizzes during that time while he should be lecturing and making up for lack of teaching ability.

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: CHM158
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Lectures are useless, other than the iclicker points. I only passed this class by reading the textbook religiously.

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: SCI100
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Nice guy, TERRIBLE professor. Save your GPA and do not sign with him!!

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: SCI100
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

RUN FAR, FAR AWAY. This professor is ridiculous in so many regards. First of all, I am a good student receiving all A's in every other class. But this class was SO frustrating. He cannot teach for his life, speaks very quietly making it difficult to hear what he's saying, his lectures don't help. Save your GPA and take the HS science gen ed.

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: CHM158
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:

Shocking. This guy deserves a fair review on here. He uses iclicker to give instant feedback about his lectures, videos and demonstrations to illustrate concepts, and allows the final to override the rest of the course's grades. I've never had a teacher do so much and lecture using such a variety of methods to try and get everyone involved.

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: CHM157
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

His class was pointless. He was not helpful or clear in his instructions at all. Around half of his examples he did wrong and we would have to redo everything. I learned more by reading the book on my own. The graded iclicker questions and required weekly quizzes were the only reason that I ever attended class.

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: CHM348
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Get ready to do some chemistry. It doesn't matter who the professor is for this class, it's going to be challenging. Dr. Russell is a good instructor, don't be afraid to ask questions. Read the labs prior or be prepared to be confused.

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: CHM157
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Worst professor I've ever had. Cant hear anything you ask him. Constantly makes mistakes. Skims over difficult concepts and focuses on the easier ones. Instead of having an SI he makes you take quizes durg that time. Seems like a pretty nice guy but I have no idea how why he is a teacher. If you"re really strong in math you'll survive this class

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: 143CHM
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Avoid at all costs. The professor cannot teach to save his own life. If you don't read the book then good luck with passing the course. He will try to explain how to solve a problem and soon after you are tested on it by iClicker questions. Ask questions and he will repeat exactly what he already said. I wonder how he ever became a teacher.

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: CHM157
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.5
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Attendance is mandatory unless you don't care about losing points for iClicker questions. There are about 5 mistakes made per class when he solves problems on the board. Quizzes weekly. Tests are fair. Read the book and you should pass. Not recommended, but he does seem to want to help. Doesn't like going over things too many times.

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: CHM157
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Going to lectures would be pointless if he didn't grade you on iclicker questions. It's not hard to pass this class though, but you have to study on your own. The book is easy to understand so at least that's good. He does try to help you understand, he just honestly can't teach.

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: CHM157
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.5
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

He is not a good prof!!! I failed this class percentage wise and still passed with an A- because nearly everyone in the class failes. Drop! He is an inconsistant grader and can't even explain the subhect he teaches.

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: CHM158
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I have never switched professors based on the reviews of this website, but if you're reading this becuase you're taking CHM 158 avoid this guy at all costs. It's worth waiting another semester if he's the only one available. If it weren't for the curve I guarantee more than 3 quarters of the class would fail. I've never hated anyone more than him

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: CHM157
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Bad teacher! Gets equations and answers wrong. Rushes through powerpoints to "get ahead". Definitely not worth the tuition paid to be in his class. Form a study group--it's the only way to actually learn the material. Also, do the Smartwork homework. Attend class regardless of his bdad teaching-iClicker questions in lectures = easy points.

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