F. Dean Toste - University of California Berkeley

Professor: F. Dean Toste
Department: Chemistry
College: University of California Berkeley
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM1A
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
He is obviously really good at Chemistry but he is not good at teaching students who aren't naturally good at or previously experienced with it. I found his class very difficult as someone who hadn't taken AP Chem in high school. He seemed very snobby, as if someone who didn't understand what he is teaching is dumb.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM1A
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Toste is a decent professor and a real chemistry whiz, but I noticed pretty early on that teaching doesn't seem to be what he's here for. There were a few occasions when students tried to ask questions and he refused to answer, however he still gave great demos and had a sense of humor!
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM1A
  • Grade Received: C+
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Chemistry at Cal is challenging in general but Dean is a great professor and makes lectures entertaining and concepts easier to understand. Study hard, do the homework, ask questions, and go to lecture and you will pass.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM3AL
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Pretty easy class. Two in class lab reports that are just the discussion and post-lab questions in the book. NMR section was really tough, but if you go to office hours the GSI's will answer every confusing question for you. Final was also very easy.
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM3AL
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Meh. He's alright, but the lectures weren't very useful. It's a relaxing way to spend a Wednesday afternoon when you have nothing to do.
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM114
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
i foolishly decided to take this class for fun. turned out that i wasn't as much of an organic chem whiz as i had thought. i should have put in more effort. no textbook, must attend class and pay attention (class goes by quickly, he's easygoing and fun). easy to be in the mean of the class but must go above and beyond to get an A.
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM4B
  • 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:
considering he taught us something that had no text to go with it, he did an excellent job. He's brilliant and he's totally approachable and clear. His class is not easy, but it's definitely not because he's a bad teacher.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM4B
  • 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:
This guy really really knows his stuff. And he knows how to teach. He gives creative demos to willing volunteers. I like O-Chem more now.
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM4B
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He was pretty straightforward, but he didn't have a book which sucks if you don't go to class. Don't take his course if you don't plan on paying attention. His tests were kinda hard too.
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM4B
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I thought he was a great professor. He showed us very interesting aspects of chemistry and tried hard to make things clear. The beginning was rocky but then it got a LOT better. OH are very helpful and he is very approachable.
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM4B
  • 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:
he was damn difficult...make sure you understand the concepts...his exams are mostly applications of concepts rather than repeating the information...damn i got 0w///3|) on that final
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM4B
  • 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:
Pretty good
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: CHEMISTRY
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
rather annoying
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM113
  • 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: Not Mandatory
Comment:
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