Rodney Beaver - Troy University

Professor: Rodney Beaver
Department: Science
College: Troy University
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: ORG3314
  • Grade Received: Not sure yet
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Dr. Beaver is an excellent teacher and really knows what he is talking about. If you go to class you will pass. He is a very lenient grader and gives credit just for trying even if the answer is wrong! This is my second time taking him and I will be taking him again next term. I highly recommend him as a professor.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: CHM3342
  • Grade Received: A+
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
I am a chem major and had this professor for Organic I & II, Analytical Chem, Instrumental Analysis, P-Chem I & II, and Biochem. His exams are difficult, but he is generous on the partial credit. Show up for lab. He seems intimidating at first, but he is actually quite accessible.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: CHM1143
  • Grade Received: C
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Dr. Beaver is a hard teacher, but is a great teacher. He has a sense of humor for sure, but is a little intimidating. I struggled in his class a bit because his test are hard, but he is pretty nice with grading. Gives you partial credit for trying the problem. I would take him again.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: CHM3352
  • Grade Received: C+
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Very difficult to follow during lecture. Doesn't use the same vocabulary in class and on the tests. Gives a fairly clear indication of what to expect on the tests. Show up for class and lab!
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: CHEMISTRY
  • Grade Received: C+
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Beaver is all over the place when it comes to teaching, but if you show up to class and EVERY LAB you wont have a hard time. I didn't think I made an "A" in lab but I did (ONLY BY SHOWING UP). He is very hard to approach. Great note taking is a PLUS.
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: CHM3342
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Dr. Beaver is hard to approach when you first see him, and especially if you read his syllabus, but he does have a sense of humor. He just takes his teaching seriously, so be prepared to write fast when taking notes in class. Organic 1 can be fun & interesting if you think positively! He doesn't make fun of anybody for asking questions, either.
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: ORG3314
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Great professor! Really knows his stuff! His tests are hard but he grades lenient and fair. He actually made me love organic chemistry :D. Can be difficult to approach but easy to talk to once you get to know him. Organic one and two.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: CHEMICHEM
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Very passionate about the subject amtter
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: SCI2233
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He has a very funny personality! It was actually a science class I didn't mind going to. He was very helpful if you asked for help. He is also VERY lenient with grading.
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM1142
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Very knowledgeable man. Good attitude. Always willing to help. His labs were fun and he always made the class seem fun. Just keep up in class and learn to take notes fast.
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: CHM1142
  • 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:
Well overall he is an average professor; not outstanding but not horrible either. His tests are not too hard, and he seems to be very knowlegable. Keep ip with the material and you'll be alright. And I think he has a good personality.
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: ORGANICCHM12
  • 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:
His explanations are clear.His labs are fun.The tests and quizzes are primarily very basic concepts that you can easily master IF you do the homework that's assigned.He answers questions directly and generally has a jovial attitude.If I could change one thing, it would be that the class were actually HARDER.But that's because I'm a nerd.
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: CHM3343
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He makes it interesting & is very responsive to other students. One of the smartest people I have ever met too. This has been the most challenging class I have ever taken. Felt defeated at times, but he has taught me so much & been very effective. I would recommend his class to anyone if they want to improve themselves. Great work and Thank you!
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: CHM1143
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
There were some pretty tough tests, but towards the end he became fairly nice... started grading a whole lot easier!
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: CHEMISTRY
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.5
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Wow, my least favorite teacher of all time at TSUD. This guy expects anyone who comes through his class to live and breath chemistry. He moves way too fast and doesn't give students a chance to grasp new concepts before moving on. He is a chemical tyrant.
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