Uma Kumar - Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Professor: Uma Kumar
Department: Chemistry
College: Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: CH1020
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
She is one of the most caring professors I have had. Her lectures were SO organized and put together. You can tell how prepared she was for lectures. There was a lot of homework, which was a big part of the grade, but it was great practice and exactly like exam questions!
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: CH1010
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Uma Kumar is one of the nicest professors I have ever had. She makes sure that you understand the material and gives daily homework. It is a little annoying how much work you have to do but going to office hours definitely gets you through it. If you want to do well in chem take it with her.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: CH1010
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Kumar REALLY cares about her students to the point where if you cannot make her office hours, she will take time out of her day to chat with you. She always makes sure that you have the material down solid, and is an excellent choice for CH1010
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: CH1010
  • 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:
I took two courses with professor Kumar, Chemistry 1010 and 1020. I received an B for 1010 and an A for 1020. You want to take chemistry with Kumar, her tests are not too difficult and she is very good at lecturing. Kumar is definitely the best option over all the other chem professors. Very nice and easy to talk to, wants you to do well.
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: CH1020
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Prof. Kumar is awesome. She does a really good job of explaining concepts and really cares about her students. She gives a lot of practice work, so if you do that it's not hard to get an A on an exam.
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: CH1O1O
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
She's aight. All she does is talk talk. Listening to her for more than one hour can be unhealthy for normal body functioning.
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: CH1010
  • 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:
I hadn't taken chemistry since my sophomore year of high school and I found the class really easy to understand. Professor Kumar gives good explanations during lectures, exams are straightforward, she posts lecture notes, and holds lots of office hours. The practice worksheets are similar to the exams, so definitely do them. And sit in the front!
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM1010
  • 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:
If you took AP chem in HS, you'll do fine, the lecture portion of Chem 1010 was super easy.
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: CH1010
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
The lecture portion of the class was really straightforward. She posts everything online, all lecture notes and all worksheet answers. The grading guidelines are crystal clear from day 1. If you put in the work, it is an easy A. She is kind and understanding. However, the class grade is exam based and the lab portion of the class can be difficult.
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: CH1020
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
I struggled in previous chemistry courses, but her lectures are really easy to follow and her classes are well-structured. Always willing to answer questions and so humble. As long as you take the time to study for her tests, you'll be fine.
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: CH1020
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Kumar is great. I've had her for 1010 and 1020 lecture now and she's very sweet and explains the material clearly, taking plenty of time to do multiple problems from each section. She will pretty much tell you the problems that will be on the test at office hours. Just try not to take her at 8am because she makes you want to fall asleep.
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: CH1010
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Kumar is the sweetest professor you'll have. She cares about each student's success and goes out of her way to help you outside of class. Her tests make up most of the grade and she gives more exams than most professors because she does not assign homework. You will have to work super hard to do well though.
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: CH1010
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Prof Kumar was amazing this term. I came in to this class with close to no chemistry experience and I felt like I learned a ton in her lectures and didnt have a difficult time keeping up. Her tests were easy if you did the worksheets. Lab was a pain but thats not her fault.
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: CH1010
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
She is a very sweet lady, but doesn't allow cheat sheets or note during the exam during the test like other professors do. You will learn a lot but be prepared to do lots and lots of study if you don't want a C or B. Her test format is difficult because multiple choice questions are worth so much.
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: CH1010
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Prof. Kumar is an above average professor and is flexible and concerned with helping each and every student. Grades are fair and reasonable. 4 Exams with no homework in lecture - labs are another story... Overall good professor (needs to put the mic closer to her)...
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: CH1020
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
The book is helpful but not necessary and she posts her lectures but as pdfs of the work done out. The only issue is that there is not explanation so its best to not use them to replace going to class but more to supplement your studying. In my lecture at AK 116, she was difficult to hear and sometimes her accent is a little difficult to understand
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: CH1020
  • Grade Received: B+
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Kumar is a great professor when it comes to explaining topics in a cohesive and straight to the point way. She provides opportunities to meet with her if you have any questions and provides good practice to debrief yourself before an exam. The only assignments graded are exams so if you aren't great with tests, I wouldn't recommend her.
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: CH1020
  • Grade Received: B+
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Professor Kumar explains topics throughly so everyone understands her. If you do not understand she has several office hours and it is easy to get in contact with her.
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: CH1020
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Going to lectures isn't necessary cause she uploads everything, but it is nice to go if you don't understand cause she explains problems very well and actually helps. she gives you practice problems before the test too. definitely would not have taken any other prof
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: CH1020
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Kumar teaches well and really knows her stuff but sometimes is hard to follow. Tests are hard and lengthy although if you do the practice worksheets you should be fine. Labs are unrelated to the class and terrible, although that's not her fault. She is very helpful if you have questions and wants you to learn even though most don't get As.
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