Steve Forsey - University of Waterloo

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Steve Forsey - University of Waterloo

Professor: Steve Forsey

Department: Chemistry

College: University of Waterloo

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: CHEM363
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I took CHEM 266 with him online and it wasn't mandatory. As soon as I heard he teaches 363 as well I took it immediately. He is an amazing prof! Really shows that he cares even during this whole virus situation and understands what students are going through too! Honestly, the best prof I've ever had and I'm not even in the science faculty.

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: CHEM262
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Very helpful out of class with his open door policies. Clearly cares for his students and wants them all to succeed. Unless you don't try he will personally make sure you succeed.

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: CHEM266
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Wonderful course notes and super helpful outside of class!

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: CHEM266
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Super fast lecturer, the material wasn't difficult but he definitely didn't take his time to go through it well either.

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: CHEM266
Grade Received: D-
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

BEAUTYY of a prof, although I took the course online, and did terrible, it was worth it.

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: CHEM266
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Due to the course being online, our final exam was quite heavy. 70%. Scary, right? Just make sure you do the readings. ALWAYS DO THE READINGS. Or you WILL fail, because every week's content is built on the week before. Since assignments are weekly, you cannot afford to fall behind. Forsey's a nice prof. Fairly reasonable, nothing too extraordinary.

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: CHEM266267
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

One of the best professors you can ask for at UW!

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: CHEM226
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

forsey is one of the most caring profs I've ever had. He really cares about the students. He has a ton of office hours and everything. He knows that orgo is unpleasant but he makes the best of it.

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: CHEM266
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Forsey is the best prof and the nicest prof you will eve meet. He is so dedicated to helping the students. You can basically ask him questions you want at any time. He provides so many good resources that you must be a fool to fail.

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: CHEM123
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Forsey was my favourite prof this term! He put extra effort into relating the concepts discussed in class to a lot of different areas; especially helpful for an earth science or bio major. He was always available to help out, even with the CHEM123L questions. Encouraged participation and always had extra questions from upper years to practice.

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: CHEM266
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He was a decent prof. Told you exactly what you needed to know for the exams. the course content is difficult regardless the professor but he was not horrible but not the best.

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: 266
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

not good terrible prof, draws with no explaining

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: NE122
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He really made sure that we understood the concepts and would offer as much help as needed.

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: NE122
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Study the material before coming to class.

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: NE122
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 3.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

He is correct in saying that organic chemistry is like a language. Memorize mechanisms and ensure you can identify reactive sites in a molecule. Top Hat is a great help; use paper if you must during Top Hat and clicker sessions. Never forget - most of organic chemistry starts with a backside attack.

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: NE122
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Hated our class, but did an admirable job of not letting it affect his teaching

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: CHEM266
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

DON'T TAKE HIS CLASS ! WORST UWATERLOO PROF !

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: CHEM266
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Although Organic Chemistry is said to be tough, he was able to present it in such a clear way that the language just made sense! He's an amazing prof and easily approachable too! Don't be shy, coming up to him after class was the best decision I made, it really helped clarify my questions and allowed me to comprehend the material better.

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: NE122
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: Mandatory

Comment:

Forsey is a decent prof, average in explanations but it's sometimes pretty hard to understand the concepts when he teaches them in lectures. He's very motivating and helpful, make sure you understand the pre midterm material very well or things aren't gonna go so well for the final.

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: NE122
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Overall great prof. Is mediocre at explaining concepts. Pre-midterm: do ALL tophat/orgogame questions. KNOW NOMENCLATURE (he will say it's not important but it is). Use his method for R and S, but use online method for stereochem. Post Midterm: You can use concepts for Sn1 Sn2 E1 E2, but beyond that it's far easier to memorize than understand.

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