Burnaby Munson - University of Delaware

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Burnaby Munson - University of Delaware

Professor: Burnaby Munson

Department: Science

College: University of Delaware

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: CHEM445
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I love Munson. He was in charge of PChem 1 lab, which sucked but not because of him. He always tried to help you out and correct any mistakes. The TA's were honestly harder graders than Munson was. 10/10, so sad he is retiring. (Beware of a lab final, it's easy but kind of a secret)

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: CHEM119H
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

surly facade, but he's a caring teacher that loves what he does. one of my favorite profs of college.

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: CHEM115H
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 2.5
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Munson's lectures are more confusing than they need to be. However, if you have a background in chemistry it's fairly easy to do well in the class. Do well in lab and study off of old exams and you should be fine.

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: CHEM115
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 3.5
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Don't buy into the grouchy old facade he puts up. Once you warm up to him, he is really nice. He really cares about everyone. But his lectures are really long and confusing. He speaks his own language, "Munsonese." Do well in lab, it'll boost your overall grade. Exams are really similar to old exams so make sure you go over and study old exams.

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: CHEM115H
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Munson's class was really challenging, especially if you don't have a very strong background in chem. His tests are really hard, but he and his TA's are very willing to help. DO WELL IN LAB and you will be able to pull off a decent grade. He is a bit confusing and his lectures are boring, but he is a very kind man who wants you to succeed.

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: CHEM115
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Munson is the cutest once you warm up to him. Tests are pretty hard but he gives you 3 practice exams with the solutions so its not too bad. Lectures are long and dry. He is so picky in lab so dont mess up on the procedure he will embarrass you in front of everyone. Help sessions and lab TA really helped

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: CHEM115
Grade Received: Not sure yet
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He expects you to know everything he is going to teach that day before you get into the class. If you miss classes, it's not a big deal but there isn't much you can do to catch up. Take good notes and watch the UD captures later that day.

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: CHEM115
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.5
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Really liked him as a person, and he was helpful during lab but during his lectures it was like he was speaking a foreign language at times. His tests were so tough and I barely passed, you really have to work for a good grade in this class.

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: CHEM115
Grade Received: B-
Overall Rating: 2.5
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Munson is one of the best guys I know. He genuinely cares about his students and puts in the effort to learn each students name. His class, however, is extremely hard as the power points are difficult to follow and the material (acid, bases, conductivity) is hard. Good luck.

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: CHEM115
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.5
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I love Munson. At first he will try to intimidate you and scare the class but he is actually nice and does his best to help when you seek it. The only problem is that Munson is old and his methods are old so even when he explains things to you, its hard to understand. His notes are all over the place. The best way to study is to do the old exams.

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: CHEM115
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

if you didn't take AP chem in high school good luck. the exams are very difficult unless you really master the material - little to no partial credit. GO TO HIS OFFICE HOURS. wish i'd started going earlier in the semester, everything becomes so much clearer. its a recquired class so majors, so just ask for help and good luck!

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: CHEM115
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:

Class is absolutely impossible. It is a class based on acids and bases and nothing else. **A class based on the hardest topic in chemistry...** Never used textbook, help sessions are a great idea. He is a very obnoxious person and does not grade leniently. He expects you to know everything before you come to his class which is impossible...

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: CHEM115
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Munson is one of those guys that you will absolutely love as a person, but dislike as a prof. Once you realize that his grumpy exterior is about a millimeter thick, you have a little more fun in the course...a little. The course is near impossible to do well in seeing as assignments are unclear and exams were literally the scourge of my first year.

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: CHEM115
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.5
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He puts on a facade of being grouchy and unapproachable but there are times when you can tell he's a good guy. That being said, his class is close to impossible. His Powerpoints are hard to follow and he provides little to no explanation in class. Understanding of the material beforehand is a must.

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: CHEM115
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:

this class is impossible. everyone fails the tests. no one knows whats going on during class. lab reports are hard to write because he doesnt tell you what to do. you'll end up hating him very soon. DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS!!!!!!!! (he's a cute little old decrepit man tho!)

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: CHEM120H
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.5
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This class is tough. As one becomes more accustomed to Munsonese, understanding improves dramatically. Attendance is necessary to get a decent grade, and he expects that you do a lot of work. That being said, it's not impossible to do well, and because lab makes up a big part of the grade, as long as you get good results, you'll be fine.

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: CHEM120
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Munson knows everything, unfortunately he thinks you do too. He can be very intimindating, but he really does love his students. His powerpoint slides are incomprehensible and his "quiz" questions have paragraph long introductions. You need to practice doing HIS problems, he has his own language.

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: CHEM115
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:

If I was rating personality I would say Munson was my favorite professor. When it came to his class, it was the hardest class I have yet to encounter. I didn't learn anything and didn't comprehend any of the material. He assumes you know all of the material. If you are a wiz at chem take him if you can, if not avoid his class at all costs.

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: CHEM115H
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Burnaby Munson is hardto describe. He is a great prof who is always willing to help you out, he has a great sense of humor, and he's pretty much the nicest guy ever (study breaks with free food, fun chem demonstrations), but he is occasionally unclear in his expectations and directions and his class is very difficult. He's awesome, but a challenge.

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: CHEM120
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:

This quintessentially tactful man is a wonderful professor. His notes are written in munson and may need to be translated to english. while attending this class i did not have legitimate expectations of longevity, but am happy to say that i have survived two of his courses. we enjoyed this class..the PROFESSORIAL "we" that is..

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