James Deavor - College of Charleston

Professor: James Deavor
Department: Chemistry
College: College of Charleston
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM111
  • Grade Received: A-
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Very funny and really cares about his subject and his students! He's very good about responding to emails and meeting outside of office hours if you need. Does a great job of explaining the foundations of chem without overworking the student. HW is done through ALEKS.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM111
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Very sweet man that loves chemistry but his online format for Covid requires you to complete 17/21 quizzes with a grade of 90% to get an A in the class. You have unlimited tries but if you finish the semester with an 89% on a quiz, its not counted. He offered no extra credit and knows chemistry very well so speeds through a lot of the material.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM111
  • 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:
Dr. Deavor is a one of the best professors Ive had so far. He makes the material easy to understand and puts in the effort to make sure that you understand it. He provides handouts that are super helpful and previous tests to study from which are also super helpful. I never really used the book because of the handouts and class notes
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM111
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Dr. D was my favorite professor of the semester. There are 4 exams and a handful of quizzes, but he prepares you for each one well. He gives old tests to help you study and handouts in class that help so much. Go to class, pay attention and you will get a high B or an A.
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM111
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Dr. Deavor is a caring professor that really puts effort into getting the material across. He brings demonstrations to class, dances, and runs around to try to make the material understandable and stick with students. He provides lecture notes and goes over lots of examples. Overall a very good instructor, he just teaches a difficult subject.
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM111
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Dr D is one of my favorite professors. His lectures are amazing and you can tell he enjoys chemistry. He makes it easy to make an A as long as you keep up with the work. He's very available and understanding about assignments. HIGHLY recommend!
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM111
  • 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:
Pr. Deavor is amazing. You can tell he loves chemistry and makes you wanna go to class. He wants you to succeed in his class and he's more than available outside class.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM111
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Dr. D is one of those professors that you can tell he's passionate about chemistry. He's very helpful to students and gives out handouts that help with exams. he's also really sweet and available during office hours
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM111
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
He is so organized, he goes in order of the textbook and gives a note sheet every week. Hes super enthusiastic and as long as you out the work in an A is totally possible. I wouldn't take any other Chem professor if I had the choice. He is also available outside his office hours, I had lab during his hours but when I showed up he was still there.
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM111
  • Grade Received: Not sure yet
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Dr. D is such a great guy! He wears a bowtie and is very passionate about chemistry and it shows. He gives out handouts in class that are very helpful along with taking notes. He also suggest practice problems in the textbook which are helpful if you do them, but I mostly used the textbook for extra understanding even though it is not required.
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM111
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Wears a bowtie. He loves chemistry and teaching and it shows. Sometimes goes too fast. The classroom demonstrations are neat. His handwriting could be improved. He tries different formats and sometimes flips the classroom. H e needs to work on his videos. In-class worksheets are helpful.
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM111
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Dr. Deavor is a sweet man. He cares about his students and is available outside of class. Unlike other chem 111 classes, there is no online homework, just some in class worksheets and a few "projects". 10/10 recommend.
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM111
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
I loved Dr. D, he's very enthusiastic and cares about his students. However, he's a fast-paced teacher, and if you haven't taken a Chem class since early high school, you're in for a lot of work. He gives no extra credit or make up quizzes/exams, and he's a tough grader. But overall, he's a great professor.
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM220
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Dr. D is awesome. Attendance isn't mandatory but if you expect to do well don't skip as the material is better explained in class. He is super enthusiastic about the material and finds ways to demonstrate what you are learning to current events. Gives study guides and practice tests. Great teacher and will answer questions outside of class.
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM111
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Crazy and spastic but really tries to help his students learn the material. Attendance is not mandatory but he gives weekly quizzes so you better go. Homework is graded, tests are kind of challenging but posts study guides and is really helpful and also offers extra credit. Really great Prof.
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM221
  • 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:
Dr. Deavor obviously loved teaching this class. It was incredibly cut and dry material but he did his best to make it interesting. He posted study guide and practice tests before each exam that were extremely helpful for the exams however the entire class was unprepared for the standardized final.
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM111
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Awesome professor. I had never taken a college science course, but with Dr. Deavor I felt very at ease. Stay up with the chapters, work hard, put in the hours and good things will happen.
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM111
  • 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:
I hated chemistry b/c I was horrible at it! However, I am doing well in Dr. D's class. Study for his EASY quizzes by doing the HWK in the back of each chapter b/c he will give 1 everyday. Study the HWK, the quizzes, and notes for his tests and skim thru the chapters for the multiple choice. His tests are straightforward! I love Dr. Deavor!
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM111
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Here's the real deal about Dr. Deavor. He's a very good teacher and his class is very interesting. However, his class is very difficult. You have to go to every class and study--alot. Don't take his class unless you have had chemistry before and did very well. Be forwarned--he will fail you! Twice if necessary!
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM111
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He's a great teacher, really entertaining and kind of spastic but you can tell he wants his students to do well. You should expect to study a lot since he has really difficult tests, but if you review your notes for 15 minutes after you take them, you should be fine! take him!
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