Paul Birckbichler - Slippery Rock University

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Paul Birckbichler - Slippery Rock University

Professor: Paul Birckbichler

Department: Chemistry

College: Slippery Rock University

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: CHEM111
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Definitely a little confused and often relies on the students to help him figure out assignments. He does care though and wants his students to pass. He heavily curved the final exam. His quizzes aren't easy and the format changes every week so just do your best. Lab reports are easy but make sure your sig figs are right!

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: CHEM111
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Yikes. This guy has no clue whats happening. Dont know how hes still teaching, but we dont have to wear goggles in chem lab which is a plus. Show up and get anA

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: CHEM335
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

If you want an easy A take him, if you want to learn then don't. He is often confused and unsure of what to do so as a student you must take the initiative, although this is not a concern for your grade. Just relax and enjoy any easy class. He is actually quite funny and nice.

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: CHEM111
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is always confused and relies on the students to know what to do. He rambles on and on about things that aren't even related to the labs we are doing.

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: CHEM111
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Just as confused as the students are. Is very quiet and goes on unrelated tangents. Is very contradictory and gives confusing directions.

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: CHEM337
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

no comment

Rating # 7

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

He is the perfect example of a man who hates his job and needs to retire. He said more than once that he "didn't want to be here." His tests are much harder than what he teaches in class.

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: CHEM108
Grade Received: Not sure yet
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Birckbichler obviously hates teaching this class. He is rude and cranky all of the time. Also, he accused us of all kinds of things. I honestly learned nothing from him.

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: FYRSTSEM
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Student helper taught classes. He did not put grades in on time and had to keep reminding him. Will ask you the same questions over and over.

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: CHEM108
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Birckbichler is a sweet man but a horrible professor. He truly tries to explain things, but he oftentimes says the wrong things then tries to correct himself, which ends up confusing everyone. He is extremely unclear and doesn't answer questions. His intentions are good, but his actions are terrible.

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: CHEM107
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:

Dr. Birckbichler is a terrible professor, he rambles about Oklahoma and alcohol more than about Chemistry. He is not helpful and is very discouraging and rude. I transferred schools because of this man. DO NOT TAKE HIS CLASS! and transfer!

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: GENCHEM
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

As a professor, Dr. B rambles a lot in class and gets off topic easily but he still covers important points. If you have questions just ask during office hours. He takes a real interest in helping students and if very nice. I'd recommend taking him if you have no qualms about visiting a teacher.

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: CHEM107
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:

Prof Birckbichler may ramble A LOT but he tries. And he cares about his students a lot too. He gives all the students a chance to succeed. If he isn't clear about something in class he will help you during office hours. Your gonna do a lot of work. But you learn a lot and his tests are straight forward unlike some other profs here. Take him!

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: CHEM107
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This guy should have justed stay with research & developing patents. He is a very terrible professor & rude! Just because you have a PhD, doesn't mean you should be allowed to teach. He constantly goes off topic & rambles on about random stuff--not chemistry related. If you are a serious science student, don't go to SRU--its a waste of your money.

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: CHEM107
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

worst professor ive had in my years of school. Rambles about the easy topics, DOESNT teach the hard topics whatsoever..expects you to know what he knows. Dont waste youre time or money..I learned more in High School

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: CHEM1
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This guy is the WORST professor ever! Rambles on about nothing and his powerpoint slides pertain to absolutely nothing at all. My advice is avoid this guy and take Chem 1 with a different professor. Not worth wasting your money on this guy. I can't even believe that he is the chair of the chemistry department--thats not saying much about SRU.

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: CHEM1
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This guy is the WORST professor ever! Rambles on about nothing and his powerpoint slides pertain to absolutely nothing. My advice is avoid this guy and take Chem 1 with a different professor. Not worth wasting your money on this guy. I can't even believe that he is the chair of the chemistry department--thats not saying much about SRU.

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: CHEM101
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:

The reason i dropped my major! unclear, tedious, rambling teacher. Never clarifies anything! Asking questions wont help and leaves you even more confused. Tutoring does not help. Tests are tough and it's hard to keep up with so many assignments due at once and mostly online. Cool guy (outside of class). don't waste your time or $

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: CHEM335336
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He LOVES to give a million homework assignments at once and his test questions are tricky. He made my semester completely suck, but if you get to know him outside of class he's a cool guy.

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: GENBIOCHEM
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 2.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: N/A
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Definitely a great prof...always willing to help, all you have to do is ask...very smart and very knowledgable about chem that goes on in the real world

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