Mark Workentin - Western University

Professor: Mark Workentin
Department: Chemistry
College: Western University
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM2213A
  • Grade Received: A+
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Really chill guy with great lectures and helpful feedback in forums. Tons of practice problems to do but they are all to prepare you for the tests/final. If you can do the problems well then you should be able to get a good mark on the final.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: 2213A
  • Grade Received: B+
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
One of the best profs I had at western. He gives amazing lectures and he's really funny. The course is tough, but if you pay attention and ask questions, you can do good.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM2213
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
I've spent my whole academic career dreading chemistry courses but i LOVED orgo with workentin! He's a fun guy and easy to interact with, we chat on twitter sometimes! He explains concepts clearly and truly wants everyone to do well in this class.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: 2213A
  • Grade Received: C+
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Gave interesting lectures but went throughout concepts way too fast and when approached him with questions he was not helpful at all. His exams were hard despite doing all the practise exams offered. Learning from his lecture was simply not enough for someone with a weak chemistry background.
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: 2213A
  • Grade Received: A+
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Workentin has been my favourite and the best prof I've had at Western so far. He is an amazing teacher and he genuinely cares, not only about his students' learning, but about their physical and mental health as well. The course is tough but totally doable as long as you show up to class, which is something he made enjoyable to do
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM2213
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Dr. Workentin was the best chem prof I think I have ever had at Western in my opinion. He is clear and concise with his lectures, funny, inspiring and makes the material actually exciting to learn. His exams are the most fair I have ever seen (doesn't mean easy, but MORE than fair). STAY AHEAD WITH THE CLASS! I used to hate orgo.... not anymore :)
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: 2213A
  • Grade Received: A+
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
What a guy. My favourite prof at western so far!! Explains concepts carefully and clearly. Obviously this course isn't the easiest and you have to work for it, but Workentin made it so much more enjoyable.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM2213A
  • Grade Received: A+
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Workentin is by far one of the best profs I've had. He makes going to lectures fun and he explains concepts very well. The exams were extremely fair. For the final you just had to put the work into understanding the reactions and remembering all the little exceptions!
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM2213A
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Best prof Ive had yet. So caring and legit
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: 2213A
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Honestly the best prof I've ever had. Super funny and makes studying orgo a lot better. Definitely the best prof at western by far. He's clear on what you need to know for tests and if you keep up with the material you shouldn't have any issues.
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: 2213A
  • Grade Received: A-
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Great prof, fair marking, fair tests. The course is designed to give you many opportunities to get good marks (as much as possible for a second year chemistry class).
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: 2213A
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
I never usually rate a prof but Workentin was such an amazing lecturer, probably the best I've had so far at Western! The material was difficult at some times, but if you keep up with the work and ask questions, it is doable! No tricks or anything on the exams you wouldn't expect.
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM2213A
  • Grade Received: A+
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Workentin is easily the best professor you'll have in your first 2 years in science at Western. He's a captivating lecturer and he truly cares about every student succeeding. There was not one trick in this class on any exam. He tested exactly what he said he would and showed us exactly how to do everything testable. He's a 1 in 1,000,000 prof.
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM2213
  • Grade Received: A+
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Best professor Ive had at western. He cares so much and genuinely wants his students to do well. He takes organic chem content and somehow makes it fun and interesting. Really engaging and positive.
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: 2213A
  • Grade Received: A+
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Possibly the best prof I have ever had. He is really funny and you can tell he cares about his students. You do have to put some work in because it is organic chemistry but his tests are more than fair.
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: 2213A
  • Grade Received: A+
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Workentin was definitely the best prof I have had so far in my undergraduate career. He's very nice and is not out to trick students. He lightens orgo up with his great sense of humour. You definitely have to know your stuff, but his exams are extremely fair. Highly recommend him.
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM2213A
  • Grade Received: A+
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
The G.O.A.T. He is personable, engaging and great at explaining things. Both of his exams were fair and I actually enjoyed doing the labs (although some take a very long time). I sincerely hope I get to have Dr. Workentin again.
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: 2213A
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
By far the best prof ive ever had. He really takes the time to explain things that are difficult and wants us to succeed. The textbook really clarifies what is talked about in class and the questions in the lab manual will prepare you. Don't bother doing the textbook homework
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: 2213A
  • Grade Received: A+
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
He is a gem of a professor! Makes Organic Chemistry very interesting and explains course concepts super well. He is not at all out to trick you like some other prof's, his exam questions are very fair so just go to class and pay attention to him!
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM2213A
  • 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:
G.O.A.T of all profs. REALLY wants his students to succeed! Exams totally fair if you study! Made me love orgo!
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