Lorraine Brewer - University of Arkansas

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Lorraine Brewer - University of Arkansas

Professor: Lorraine Brewer

Department: Chemistry

College: University of Arkansas

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: CHEM1123
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Chem 2 kicked my butt. Worlds harder than chem 1. The professors set up a very generous curve so most students are still able to pass, even with 30-60% exam averages. Definitely read your textbook and DEFINITLEY do the end of chapter practice problems. I never did them in chem 1, but theyre absolutely necessary in chem 2.

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: CHEM1123
Grade Received: C
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I used to love chemistry and this class genuinely made me hate it. The lectures were dull and long and the professor went so fast through each lecture that attending lecture was basically useless. You are better off just learning everything on your own. However, if you don't attend class your grade will suffer do to in class questions for points.

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: CHEM1103
Grade Received: WD
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Brewer is extremely critical for no reason. Every time I would ask a question she would answer in a very demeaning way. She teaches incredibly fast and expects students to understand right away. Missed my first test due to technology issues and she gave me a 0, after I sent her proof, contacted the IT desk, and came to office hours.

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: CHEM1123
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Chem 2 is a LOT harder than chem 1. Brewer does a fantastic job at explaining difficult concepts! However, you have to put in the work and do the book problems and try to really understand the concepts. If you just memorize the practice exam, you won't do well.

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: CHEM1123
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

The tests are extremely hard and there is no curve. On one exam the average was a 48%

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: CHEM1123
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Dr. Brewer is probably one of the best professors at the University. She has such a deep understanding behind all the chemistry we learn about . If she could help out a student in any way academically, she would because she is such a gem. She cares a lot about her students' success. Also, she makes difficult material easy through her lectures.

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: CHEM1103
Grade Received: C
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Brewer is great and I love her! However, her teaching style is just not the right style for me. It could've been because it was all online, but the lectures were very long, very complex, and were read through very fast. I should have done more of the practice problems and utilized my textbook more, as you have to teach yourself a lot of it.

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: CHEM1103
Grade Received: WD
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I've heard that she is a great professor, so that's why I believe that it was probably just an issue with transitioning to online. That being said, this is the single worst class I have ever taken. I knew it was bad when I went to sleep crying and woke up crying. Most of the people I talked to got horrible grades. She just didn't explain the topic.

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: CHEM1123
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Dr. Brewer is an amazing professor. She made a difficult class like chemistry a little bit better, and really does her best to help her students succeed. She is passionate about teaching. There is quite a bit of work, but I think it is necessary for a class like this. You get points in lecture, so show up. Study lots for exams!!

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: CEHM1103
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Brewer might be nice, but she was rude with me after I went on campus to her office hours to ask for help. I told her what I was having problem with and she said "well that's easy, if you don't mind I have other students to tend to" and shoved me out the door. She speeds through lectures to get concepts in and doesn't explain much.

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: CHEM1103
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Despite chemistry being very hard for me, Dr. Brewer does everything she can to help you pass. Another sign of a good professor is that she often takes joke breaks in between topics.

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: CEHM1103
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

A very good and sweet professor who knew her stuff. The content is pretty challenging, and it requires working and studying quite a bit. The test are rough, be prepared! Go to SI and use it- the bonus from SI is very helpful come finals time. Only thing I can complain about is that sometimes before tests she would have to cram a lot of material.

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: CEHM1103
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Professor Brewer really cares about each student and wants to help you. The lectures are really clear, and she breaks down difficult material well. It demands a lot of time outside of class for studying and homework to do well, but the grading is generous. You will have to do the homework and study, but overall this class is excellent.

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: CHEM1103
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Professor Brewer really is a sweet, caring lady that wants to see her students succeed. However, during lectures she doesnt take time to teach the material and often flies through concepts just to get them squeezed in. A lot of the content you learn on your own and you WILL have to work in this class. I ended with a B after the comprehensive final

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: CHEM1103
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Dr. Brewer is one of my favorite professors. She is so sweet and cares for her students' academia and personal life. She makes extremely hard content make sense. She always has office hours, and they are so helpful! She makes sure you understand the content before leaving. I would take her for Chem 1 and Chen 2!!

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: CHEM1103
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

One of the nicest professors on the entire campus. Your grade is pretty dependent on your exam grades, but she gives practice exams that are identical to the real things. Tons of office hours

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: CHEM1103
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Brewer will probably be the best professor I will ever have. Each day, she comes to class with excitement to teach because she thoroughly enjoys the content. She even adds little joke breaks to add some flavor to the material. I am actually sad that I have now finished the course.

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: CHEM1101
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

She is seriously so nice and helpful just be ready to study and work a lot of practice problems.

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: CHEM1123
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

As of the end of freshman year, she is by far my favorite professor. Certain chapters of UC2 were more tricky than others, and those are the chapters where going to office hours really helps a lot. She is very fun to be around and motivates you to want to study!

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: CHEM1123
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

This was my 2nd semester with Dr. Brewer (I had her for chem I & II), and she is so sweet and caring to her students. She teaches chemistry very well, probably the best at U of A. There's some drawbacks though (this is more prevalent in chem II), MasteringChem (HW) & the tests SUCK. Especially the final exam, it was absolutely AWFUL. Study HARD.

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