Michael Rathke - Michigan State University

Professor: Michael Rathke
Department: Science
College: Michigan State University
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: CEM251
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Rathke is definitely a prof that knows what he's talking about. He came out of retirement to teach my class (during the summer). Don't waste $300 the textbook; he will literally give you a practice exam at the start of each unit that is close to identical to the actual exam. He made orgo an easy 4-point!
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: CEM251
  • Grade Received: A+
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Prof. Rathke is awesome! This guy really knows what he's doing. The only problem some people have is that he can be a little inaudible at times and his handwriting can be messy. Other than that, there are previous exams that you can study before each exam which are pretty much identical to what you will take. PS - don't buy the book! waste of $300
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: CEM251
  • 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:
Rathke is the best. Orgo is no fun, but he makes it as interesting and manageable as possible, and he really knows his stuff.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: CEM251
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Take Cem 251 and Cem 252 with him! His exams are easier than the average Orgo exam at MSU. He'll even tell you when something is important to know. Doesn't post any lecture slides online and the book isn't that useful (exams are straight from the lectures), so don't miss class or have a friend to get notes from if you do have to miss.
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: CEM252
  • 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:
He was an amazing professor and I would recommend him to any one. The notes he wrote on the board were directly related to his exams and I feel like I actually learned the material. He is also very friendly!
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: CEM251
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Class is very quick paced, but he goes over absolutely everything. I didn't even bother buying a book. The guy is awesome too.
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: CEM251
  • 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:
Rathke is probebly the best professor I have ever (and I've had many). Take his course, do the study problems before the exams, and you should 3.5-4.0 the class with ease (but remember, you HAVE to do the work)
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: CEM351
  • 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:
He's been doing this for awhile and it shows. First-hand experience working with the scientist who helped develop one of the reactions studied in the course. Very structured lectures accompanied by easy tests.
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: CEM251
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
easy to learn from
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: CEM251
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Rathke is an awesome orgo prof. He explains things so clear and doesn't mind reviewing. He gives tons of examples and will answer any questions you have. Get Dan Whitehead as ur TA if at all possible he's great too. I def would take Rathke again.
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: CEM351
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Ok I suck at orgo, I got a 2.5, but Rathke is still the man. I wish I could see him in the 60's. Must have been the coolest man ever
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: CEM352
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Easy but incredibly boring.
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: CEM352SP
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Very easy prof, tells you exactly what he expects.
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: CEM351
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
No Comments
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: CEM252
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
excellent teacher. teaches you exactly what you need to know for the exams. int
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