Reviews of professor Matthew Dickman

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Dr. D is a nice professor. If you have an emergency situation or canvas deletes your work he will take a while to grade and grading take a while in general. All around a super nice guy. You need the lab book to pass as all of your work is from there. But the work doesn't change.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
As long as your are respectful and on time to class he will get along with you. Very funny and wants you to learn.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
If you put in the work and effort in this class, you will pass. He makes it clear what you need to do to do well, but its ultimately up to you to do it. The textbook isnt required, but I personally got it and found it to be an awesome supplement to my studying. Hes always willing to help. STUDY AND YOU WILL DO GREAT!

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Absolutely take him for chem lab. Very laid back and not too much homework. Good at explaining topics and procedures. You will have a weekly lab report and quiz but neither should be too difficult or time consuming. As long as you do your work and pay attention it should be an easy A. Would take again for any future labs.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Hes an awesome and understanding teacher. As long as you use they study guide that is being given, then you can pass this class with flying colors. When you are confused about something, he is willing to help you.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Puts a lot of effort into making sure information is understood. Expects attendance and participation. Clearly details expectations for the class in his syllabus. Can be tough but also makes himself available outside of class.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
He's so nice and funny and makes lab really fun. Easy lab reports and short labs, he's super chill and teaches well. Like 1/3 of the class ends up as a 10-30 min zoom explaining an online video to watch if it's a lab without chemicals (aka no 2 hour lab sometimes). 10/10!

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
The class was virtual due to COVID. We had a zoom meeting once a week that lasted about 30 min. There was a quiz due right before the meeting that was pretty easy since you used notes. There was a weekly lab report due that took a decent amount of time, but was graded easy. He was super chill and understanding.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Really funny, although his organization is way off. I took a Monday morning lab and it was pretty rare that he had everything all figured out and ready. Make sure to read all the chapters before class, and pay close attention. Class isn't that hard, but the practical is.

Rating: 3.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Overall, he's a pleasant person, really nice and supportive. He's very open and will gladly help if you need it, so don't be shy to go to office hours or after class. He tends to simplify lectures and doesn't go too much into detail so this class tends to be self learning. Only grades are TESTS. Make sure to study after every class.