Brian Augustine - James Madison University

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Brian Augustine - James Madison University

Professor: Brian Augustine

Department: Chemistry

College: James Madison University

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: 1010
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.5
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Augustine is a very nice teacher when you're talking to him one on one. In class he's more confusing but does do a lot of examples. The tests were challenging but he gives you his past tests to look over.

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: CHEM131
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:

Professor Augustine is probably one of the best chem professors. Overall, chem is a tough subject and as long as you follow/read the chapters on time then you can understand what he is talkin about in class. All the other teachers have 4 tests and drop 1, but he has 3 & doesn't so you don't wanna get behind on material! He's helpful and funny, too!

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: CHEM131
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I love Dr. Augustine. I am still struggling as is, but it's because of the subject itself. I have gone to his office hours and help sessions and he's so willing to help if you're willing to put in the effort.

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: CHEM131
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:

Dr. Augustine is a great professor. He is funny and makes chemistry bearable. Its the subject that is hard, not the way he teaches it, anyone that fails his class has no excuse because he is always willing to help AND also has weekly review sessions to clarify any topics you might not get. TAKE HIM if you have to take CHEM.

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: CHEM131
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:

DONT take him exetremely HARD

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: CHEM131
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:

Its clear Dr. Augustine really knows chemistry. Maymester moves extremely fast (at least one chapter a day) with little time to study or get extra help if you are taking the lab too. Tests are ridiculously hard and tricky. Maymester is only good if you have prior knowledge of chem. Overall, couldnt wait for this class to be over.

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: CHEM131
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:

Didn't really appreciate how great of a teacher he was until I moved on to the next level chemistry class where my teacher is incomprehensible. Augustine's lectures are crystal clear especially if you do the assigned reading beforehand. Homework was easy but the tests were challenging but manageable.

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: CHEM132
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:

I don't understand anybody who complains about Dr. Augustine. His tests were incredibly hard, but he is a fantastic teacher, and I wish I had tried harder in his class. I took him for 131 and 132 and loved it. Hard? sure. But his style of teaching is awesome, and he is exactly what you should expect out of a college-level chemistry course.

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: CHEM131
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.5
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I didn't think Dr. Augustine was that great of a professor at all. He was very hard to follow in class and his tests were impossible. The hw was fairly easy though.

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: CHEM131
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:

Augustine is great. I'm a chem major but I haven't taken chem since 10th grade so I was nervous coming into this. Augustine is great at notes and is always around to help. He doesn't over complicate things. Take him, you won't regret it (:

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: CHEM132
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I'm not sure why he has such good ratings on here. Hes a great person and is entertaining, but he really didnt teach the material very well. I feel like its all the chem majors who love him so much bc they like the material and are already good at it. Don't let these ratings fool you, he's not that good at teaching.

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: CHEM132
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:

I had Gilje for 131 (who was terrible) and having Dr. A for 132 has been SUCH a huge turn around. He explains things very well and gives good example problems. His class is by no means easy (study a LOT for tests), but he is definitely fair. One of the best profs I've had.

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: CHEM131
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:

Dr. Augustine is simply amazing. I am so glad I had him and that I have him again for both Chem 132 and Chem 132l. He prepares you very well for tests and the final exam. His tests are difficult but studying hard will help. Overall, Dr. Augustine is the best professor in the whole chemistry department.

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: CHEM131
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:

Dr. Augustine is an amazing professor! I'm a chemistry major and he is super great. He is very informative and his help sessions are amazing. His tests are hard but if you read the book and do ARIS you will pass. Extremely helpful in his office hours as well. TAKE DR. AUGUSTINE! He is a great professor!!!

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: CHEM131
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

the best teacher ever. SO HOT. plays guitar for class. he helped me pass chemistry. so helpful. had him for both 131 nd 132 and am so happy i did.

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: CHEM132
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:

Augustine is a good guy, he's really nice and very smart. This is just a very difficult class. Be warned, his tests are HARD. He chooses tricky questions and admits it during review sessions. He is willing to help though and will do a lot to make help you pass.

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: CHEM132
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:

Had him for both semesters 131/132 so this review is for both. He is really great at teaching and explains things very well, also funny. This class isnt that hard, its just all about tests. Sometimes you just get unlucky, but Dr. A will prepare you VERY well. you MUST study for the tests/do hw and if you do, you will do fine. Dr. A is a BEAST!!!

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: CHEM132
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:

I had Dr. Augustine for CHEM131 as well, and honestly, my attitude still hasn't changed towards him - he's a great guy and an awesome teachers. Yet, his tests are hard so study. If you put the effort in, you will see improvement in your grade. GO TO CLASS AND PAY ATTENTION! It's seriously the best thing you can do for yourself todo well in class.

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: CHEM131
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:

This class is hard but deff passible. Outline chapters before class then take notes in class study both while doing the work book problems and then do the ARIS as a mini test. You'll do fine on the exams promise. He's my fav professor I wish I could have had him again he's one of the few great science profs here. Funny too

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: CHEM132
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:

This class can be difficult and his exams are sometimes tricky, but Augustine is the man! He always had us laughing in class and he really enjoys teaching. If chem is not your thing, he will make it fun for you! Just go to his lectures and study, study, study..

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