Bert Holmes - University of North Carolina at Asheville

Professor: Bert Holmes
Department: Science
College: University of North Carolina at Asheville
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM178
  • Grade Received: A+
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Bert is the man. He made the dreaded Freshman 178 course enjoyable and entertaining. Very funny dude and does not grade harshly AT ALL. Class is not mandatory, but going to class is not bad. I can honestly say that I will miss this class next semester.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: 132
  • Grade Received: C-
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
I got placed into GenChem1 and hated it. I hate chemistry and it was really hard, especially with how fast we went through material. That being said, he doesn't set the pace and will help you if you ask! He reframed a lot of material in terms I could understand better using analogies that I get. He's funny and loveable, but the material is hard.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM132
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Literally, just don't. He's the worst. Expects everyone to be some type of Chemistry genius, like him. Not helpful, even if you go to his office hours. Way too much homework, but that's kinda a dept. thing. Either way, you'd be better off with another professor.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM132
  • 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: Mandatory
Comment:
Holmes is the man. If you struggle with this guy as your professor, stay away from chemistry.
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM132
  • 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:
He will come across as mean, but if you get on his good side... which isn't hard, even if you struggle in class, then he is a lot nicer. He does assign a lot of homework, but that is why most of his class does better than the other Gen Chem classes. It is a hard course. Stick with it and don't blame Holmes. The other gen chem profs are far worse!!
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: CHEMCHEM
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
easy to get along with and funny
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM132
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Holmes is actually a good teacher. He is pretty inaccessable outside of class and gives alot of homework but I have to admit that he explains the material pretty clearly and gives out worksheets ALOT to help reinforce the learning. If your a person who needs continual practice to fully understand topics he is your guy.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM132
  • 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:
This is the hardest course I have taken thus far. He does not lecture well because he thinks everyone should know everything already. Do not approach him outside of class, it will not go well.
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM132
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Class is incredibly difficult, if you don't have a solid background in Chemistry you're in for a ton of studying. He isn't a bad person, but will come across as mean if you don't understand his humor. Overall, he's knowledgable, but unless you are a genius at Chemistry, you're pretty much out of luck
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM132
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He is really hard, I would not recommend taking him unless you have lots of spare time. He is really funny and a great teacher, but if you do not understand the material in class, you are out of luck. The class is very fast-paced and he assigns tons of homework. Do not take him if you have a learning disability because he does not understand them.
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM132
  • 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:
Not bad, comes off as mean but isn't really I don't think. Tests are hard.
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM111
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He's very cool and helpful. Get to know him outside of class and he'll like you more. He has a strange sense of humor and you shouldn't take things he says too seriously. He teaches well and is willing to provide extra help to those who need it.
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM132
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Professor Holmes is the man!! I wouldn't trade him for any chemistry teacher/professor in the world. He is simply amazing, so helpful and make chemistry seem like 5th grade math.
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM335
  • 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:
pchem is so hard. Holmes is very intelligent and a great professor although it can be hard to follow if you're not a math person. Great professor for research.
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM111
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He is a good teacher. Probably the best at teaching Chem 111. I was not the best in the class, but he was still kind to me and never made me feel dumb. Very friendly outside of class and was always willing to help if I needed it. Do not listen to all the negative reviews.
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: LSIC179
  • 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:
He can be alright sometimes. His LSIC was interesting, though needed some modifications. He can be alright when you get to know him, so if he's your prof, go talk to him if you have questions. I've heard he's not that good at teaching chem, though. Take if you're interested in the LSIC class.
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM132
  • 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:
Horrid, run for your life! He loves the smart kids, but thinks those who aren't good at chemistry are destined to be stupid. Insulting in class if you ask a less than brilliant question. Very hard to talk to outside of class. Seriously, he's an ass. Take someone else.
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM132
  • 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:
If you are smart, you are his best friend. If you have trouble or need help, you are screwed with him.
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: COLL
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
bert's cool, his classes are better if you talk to him outside of class for a little while, you get more of a sense of the essence of bert. but he's not boring, and helped me out quite a bit.
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM132
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He is a terrible professor, he could care less about his students and doesn't explain the material well at all. His lectures tend to be word for word out of the text. Really isnt helpful at all.
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