Cassandra Fraser - University of Virginia

Professor: Cassandra Fraser
Department: Science
College: University of Virginia
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM2420
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Professor Fraser and the TAs made this class not only tolerable but truly enjoyable. It was an incredibly challenging year, but despite it all I feel that the work I put in was valuable and the class was worthwhile. This class will be HARD WORK especially 2nd semester. Choose easier classes alongside it. I worked 15 hours on just Orgo some weeks
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM2410
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
The benefit of taking orgo with Professor Fraser is that she pushes you to understand the concepts and not just memorize. Her class has a lot of components (weekly homework, reading questions etc.) so be organized. Discussions and office hours are SUPER important- go every week! Tests are the hardest part, so take advantage of the regrade.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM2410
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Fraser requires a lot of work, but is very understanding and extremely kind. She has an amazing mind and really helps you get excited and interested in Chemistry. I've had a lot of horrible Chemistry professors, but I would major in it if I had a chance to be taught by Fraser every time. 1010 Would recommend!
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM2410
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Fraser is one of the most caring professors I've had so far at UVa. The work load is rough, but it's all for the better. Organic chemistry requires a lot of work and having her guidance is a huge plus. Tests are hard and comments are not too helpful. TA's grade everything and are used as direct references for help. Fraser has good office hours too.
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: ORGO2
  • Grade Received: B+
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I had Dr. Fraser in for Orgo II in 1996 (her first year at UVA, I believe). Her class was challenging, but I learned a lot, including the importance of hard work. I am a professor of chem now as well and remember that she seemed to care a lot about making sure that we learned. This meant a lot. Thank you, Dr. Fraser.
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM2810
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.5
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Fraser is the worst. She's not helpful - I'm the sort who really loves to go to office hours, but after the first few I stopped going. The tests are impossible and in lecture she's a mess. Read the textbook, though, and you'll do okay in the class.
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM4320
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Prof. Fraser is a very nice and pleasant person to talk to. However, her Inorganic Chemistry class is very difficult - mostly due to a serious lack of organization and a big difficulty gap between what's taught in class and what's asked on tests. Teaches basic concepts only to test you on details and extreme cases.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM432
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Not a terrible lecturer, but not very interesting. Her exams are ridiculously hard which she intends because there is a big curve. She teaches you the basic concepts, but expects you to be able to apply them at a much higher level making the book a necessity. Probably one of the most difficult chem classes I've taken so far.
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM281
  • 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:
pure hell
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM281
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
This class is by far THE hardest class at UVA. Proceeding through the chemistry major I have found that the class focused too heavily on the details; much of which we never have seen again in other classes. Life was hell in that class. The only things that keeps you going are the friends you have. Be prepared to get beaten into the ground!
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM281
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Thoroughly agree with the guy who said "prepare to fail your other classes". Chem literally becomes your life. That said, she's an awesome person - very nice, dedicated, and makes you learn A LOT. The class has really made me appreciate orgo. Plus you become great friends with your classmates. Very worthwhile class if you enjoy chem.
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM281
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Fraser's lectures are very useful, she presents information clearly and orderly. She is very excited about the subject and is a nice person, the only reason the class is so hard is because that's how you'll learn best. This class made my life hell, I'm not gonna lie, it was rough, but I learned so much. I loved it.
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM281
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Hardest class at UVA I don't care what anyone says. Youur life will be chemistry. Our second midterm average was a 28%. But, if you do the work you'll have at LEAST a B. You will learn stuff in class, but it will have little or nothing to do with the homework you're doing. Prepare to fail all other classes though, you will have to ignore them.
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM281
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
ridiculous!
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM281
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
This is the class with the 38% exam average. Fraser's a nice lady, but she's not very good at explaining things -- and neither was the TA the year I took it. It IS possible to get an A, but be prepared to work 30 hours a week on the problem sets.
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: CHM281
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.5
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I have nothing good to say about this class. I love science but I hated this class with a passion. The work load is rediculous. She could have taught us more, better without it. You will not learn much that you didn't learn in 182. You will hurt. You will hate your life. You've been warned.
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Exams are hard. She really knows her stuff, but is vague in answering questions. Prepare to work in this course.
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM281
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
No Comments
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM281
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Great class..She sets very high standards.
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM282
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
It's the hardest class I've taken at UVA. She's horribly vague at answering questions but she's okay with the lectures.
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