Philip Davis - University of Tennessee at Martin

Professor: Philip Davis
Department: Chemistry
College: University of Tennessee at Martin
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM121
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Awful. He would mix up things on the powerpoints and lecture and leave me extremely confused, and don't even think about correcting him. The notes are very random and do not have much to do with the tests or homework. DO THE BOOK PROBLEMS. I struggled in this class, and I usually have straight As. He does not like to answer questions.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM121L
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.5
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He is AWFUL. If you ask a question he will yell at you for not knowing it and if he asks questions in class that you haven't gone over in lecture he will also yell at you for not knowing. He is very harsh with grading and will count off multiple points for one of your answers for multiple reasons. Not helpful at all while you are doing the lab.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM111
  • Grade Received: C
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
You have to be open minded and give him a chance. He is a nice guy. He sometimes messes up but he will own up to his mistakes. He love chemistry and enjoys teaching it. I recommend going to the TAs during their hours or getting a private tutor. You will need extra help. But be nice to Davis. He is old and is trying
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM111
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
He is an older teacher and since his stroke, it takes him a little longer to do some things. He tries to give everyday examples and likes to crack jokes. I enjoyed his class. like any class you have to put effort into it. No Science class is an easy A. Be open minded when in his class. ask questions. he loves chemistry. Do all of the homework.
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM111
  • Grade Received: B+
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
HE IS AWFUL. STAY AWAY. He cannot lecture to save his life. He never knows what he is talking about and is constantly gets confused by what he says. I had to teach myself the ENTIRE course... DO NOT TAKE. If he is the only professor teaching Chem 111, I suggest taking Chem 121 with a good professor.
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM111
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
The teacher was not effective in holding my attention, doesn't understand how to teach. He may be knowledgeable on chemistry but doesn't know how to teach where students are engaged and can learn. Why would you want to go to a class where a teacher is not enthusiastic about teaching?? The best interest of the university is for Davis to RETIRE!!!!!
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM121
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Davis is one of the teacher that rather talk throught out the class then taking note or write example on the board. Then think you pose to do the homework on your own and turn it in the next class time. DO NOT TAKE HIM
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM122H
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
For the honors section, he only teaches the lab portion. Looking back, the class really wasn't as difficult as I thought it was. It's just extremely intimidating at the beginning, but as the semester goes on it gets better. The final paper is rough but possible. Dr. Davis can be intimidating, but he isn't as bad as everyone makes him out to be.
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM121
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Dr. Davis was one of the hardest, if not the hardest, lower level chemistry teacher in the department. He wants his students to succeed but also wants to challenge them as well. If you want an easy "A" keep looking. If you want to learn chemistry, take him.
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM121
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Dont do it!!!! It was horrible, we never used the textbook but you will have to if you wanna pass. His notes are random and he usually doesnt use them on the test...if i could do it again i would have dropped the class
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM111
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Tough teacher, but he gives thorough notes and he's easy to go to after class for extra help. We never had to use the book but it was very helpful as supplemental material. All of the homework was online. His tests are hard, though. I never had enough time to finish the test so I had to go thru and answer only what I knew.
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM121
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
WORST teacher I have ever had. He is not happy to help. His notes are completely random and useless. I was a top ten student in high school and pride myself on doing well academically, but this man RUINED my first semester. If you get stuck with him, make sure you read the book, and use it with the homework. Also, yahoo answers help on online work.
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM122H
  • 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:
Great guy. If you want to learn Chemistry here is your man. Very Clear on explanations and tests/quizzes aren't bad if you study a bit. You will LOATHE Chemskill builder but it does help. The honors lab was a very educational hell that you like after a few months of leaving. If you wanna learn Chem take him. Want an easy A or B keep looking.
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM111
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
super nice just over my head
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM122
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
had to do chem skill builder but gives the 121 sections for extra credit at the end. quizzes, homework, and tests are super hard. have to study a lot and go to help sessions, and the SI's could barely figure out the hw. post practice quizzes but you have to go and copy the whole thing by his office. grades super hard, bad professor! stay away.
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM121
  • 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:
Dr. Davis always posted practice quizzes which were for the most part just like the real quizzes, and you get one dropped quiz. I thought he was an excellent, helpful instructor. Chemistry is hard no matter who you take, and Dr. Davis is very good at explaining everything; he is also a much better professor than some of the other choices!
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM122H
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
This man is awful. I had him to 122 Honors lab. He either spent 2 hours explaining the procedure or would just leave us in the dark and turn us loose into the lab. Our final lab report was next to impossible to understand; he was beyond vague on the directions and was ridiculously picky with grading. Also very rude and impatient. AVOID!!!
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM121L
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He's an OK teacher. He's really tough on grading. I don't really like him that much.
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM121
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Good teacher...a little hard on grading
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM121
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He is an amazing teacher!! He posts old tests and quizes so if you work the old quizes out then you will do very well on your own quiz! He has a quiz almost every week but only two tests. He drops the lowest quiz and because he gives so many, it is easy to get your grade back up!
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