Reviews of professor Benjamin Byard

Rating: 3.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Professor Byard is trying his best (I think). He's new to teaching and chemistry is a HARD subject to teach. I believe he needs to learn better teaching methods for sure. Go to tutoring, office hours, email him, ask questions and you will pass. This isn't a class you can cruise by in, so get ready to buckle in.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Chemistry is a really hard subject no matter what proff u are with. But Byard is really nice, understanding & tries his best to teach! The HW/Labs r kinda time consuming but they are the key to understanding chem! I'm lazy & barely ever studied and was so close to passing with a B. I really wish I tried harder since I would've probably gotten an A.

Rating: 2.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
The good thing is he makes himself available for questions. Classes often felt like a study hall to practice problems on your own or w your neighbor - I guess that can be good or bad. But the mandatory homework and paperwork - way too much!! Unforgiving about deadlines. Also, no extra credit.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
if you have 0 experience with chemistry, taking his class will be rough. his practice reviews for tests are not that helpful, he is always willing to help you out and always say "don't think about it" when you fail. test 2, nobody passed the test in the class I am in. 1 month from finals, almost half the class dropped. Goodluck!

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Professor Byard is a great chemistry teacher. He really does care about his students! He offers office hours to all students who need the extra help. You need to put in the work to receive a good grade. I would definitely take his class again.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
Hes relatively new to teaching so I wont be giving him a hard time. Professor byard truly puts in the time to meet with you during office hours, or even answer longggg emails. Overall a good teacher, with a really funny personality, simply needs to try new methods of teaching for lecture :) put in the work and youll get an A

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
The class itself is hard but hes willing to help you out with questions. He does say dont worry about it a lot. I personally think he is a good teacher and funny. Its more so on yourself if you can keep up with the class and understand the material. Homework is kind of a lot but thats also including lab reports lab post and lab questions.