Reviews of professor Dinah Espineli

Rating: 2.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
If you prefer learning from slides, this is the perfect class for you. All she does is read off the slides. Lots of reading and exams are difficult. You're probably better off taking a different professor.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
15-16 HWs on Canvas, all MC/ Mand. lab attendance, Ex. handout of simple Qs in class. Mostly clear lecture with PPTs to follow. Allow students to work together. 4 exams, For first 3 : 70-80% long Qs, rest 20% are difficult Qs (1 or 2 hard Qs/MCs on non-theme theories/calc.). Packed exam+class.But,CANT BLAME her as EVC>1 YEAR Chem packed into 1 SEM.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
I took the chem030A over the summer and she was understanding about scheduling (worked to move to an earlier class since everyone wanted one), explained things with additional examples, & kind about mistakes. She is a good prof, be it's a HARD CLASS. She won't give you extra credit after the first week so study as much as possible.

Rating: 2.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
It is a heavy class. There are 4 Tests, which are also very heavy. You should put in more effort if you want to pass this class.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Didnt know what to expect but as difficult as this subject was for me simply putting a real effort and doing well on your labs sets you up for success come finals. Show up to lecture, dont give up and youll do fine. Thanks professor Espeneli.

Rating: 3.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Having done well with other science courses, I thought this class wouldn't be too bad. The the lecture is power point heavy and even if I studied the material for hours, the quizzes and exams were extremely difficult. The average quiz grades of my peers was a D. It was stressful and I was only saved by extra credit and a curve in the last exam.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
It's a challenging class, meaning you have to put effort into it, but it's also very rewarding. She's very smart and knowledgable about the subject. Exams are difficult but with studying, you should do well.

Rating: 3.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Don't slack off in chemistry because it'll come back to get you. She provides a study guide and a practice test before every exam. I did problems at the end of every chapter from the textbook and it helped me pass every exam with a good grade. Her explanations can be a bit convoluted. Provides extra credit opportunities at the end of lectures.