Reviews of professor Taylor Weiss

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
This class was an absolute nightmare & I had to do so much extra work because Dr. Weiss is completely inflexible - it was like having another class with Dr. Hristovski. Be prepared to work yourself to the bone for little to nothing in return, and even when he tries to be nice, Dr. Weiss trips over his own tongue and comes off as just rude.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Dr. Weiss is the only technical professor who seems to really care.  Exams are a bit odd if you're not used to coming up with and defending your own ideas -- literally some multiple choice questions have no incorrect answer as long as you defend your logic.

Students complain about his classes because they are used to the low standards of ERM.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
His lectures are very vague and he assigns 3-4 case study packets to read every weekend. There are two essay style tests with a 3 hour time limit (impossible to complete) and a final on your own case study (8 pg paper, poster, 10 min presentation, and Q&A). He talks as if you already know the info and is extremely condescending. Stay away.

Rating: 2.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Fast talker. Questions feel like interruptions. When he asked us ?, was often greeted w/ silence. Hint--that means folks are lost & it's on you to clarify. Went to office hours & he talked the entire hour. Expectations unclear. Exams impossible to finish. Golden Child/knows it. Material tough but important. (Read book, but tests lecture-focused)

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
Dr. Weiss is a prime example of a professor who knows he's smart and uses that as a justification for his condescending tone and complete disregard for his students. His exams are nearly impossible in the time given and he is not understanding to the myriad of reasons a student might be underperforming in his course.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
Dr. Taylor believes he knows everything and talks continuously without realizing that students require background information. He never simplifies things and assumes students should already know everything. He is not considerate, rude, and lacks empathy for students. I would never take his class again, and I recommend staying away from his lectures

Rating: 3.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
Weiss does not give As easily. I recommend attending office hours to build a relationship. His tests are very difficult and he expects you to broadly apply knowledge rather than regurgitate it. If you are in the ERM program, I recommend taking ERM533 first, then Toxicology the following Fall. He expects you to know basic OChem for Toxicology.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Had Dr. Weiss in two classes and he helped me find a job. I learned so little from most of my other classes by comparison. Lots of information and interesting perspectives. No slacking, but study and ask questions and you will do fine. Dr. Weiss is great!