Reviews of professor Craig Cavanaugh

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
TBH the class was pretty unorganized and he always back tracked on what he says. You can also really tell he is more of a physics person than chem but I still was able to pass the class with an A by watching A LOT of the organic chem tutor on youtube. I liked that the final is optional if you're good with your grade (the 3 exams are mandatory tho)

Rating: 2.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
This is his first year teaching chem 201 and he should work on his teaching skills. in lecture he confuses you a lot! so its better if you study on your own. His exams are a little hard since his wording are difficult to understand so it's impossible to cheat. No Extra credit. lots of hw. Exams are 70% so study! 10%hw and 20 % participation.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
I took lab with him, but he's very generous and caring when it comes to life situations. Very smart, knows how to explain well. Labs were great, never an issue. If you need help, he will definitely help you so don't be afraid to ask!

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Professor Cavanaugh is a gem. He cares about his students and wants everyone to succeed in his class. Chemistry is really hard so having a good professor makes a huge difference. Good at breaking information down and helping understand the material instead of just trying to get through it.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
This was Professor Cavanaugh's first time teaching chem201 so his organization wasn't the best. That's really the only reason I didn't give him a 5/5. He really cares about his students and making sure they understand the material. Do the homework and you'll do well on the exams. Transition to online was good, live lectures were great.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
The best lab teacher I had. It was his first time teaching Chem 201L, so he was really lenient. Super sweet, willing to help, easy to talk to. Cares alot, and is pretty much relatable. Take his class if you want a good grade, but also a cool teacher.