Reviews of professor Tesfaye Degefa

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Dr. Degefa is an excellent lab instructor. There is 20 to 30 minutes discussion before each lab. He explains the objectives, and correlate to the concepts learned during the lecturer. The labs are fun and interesting. 
Make sure to turn in the prelab, results lab report and complete the quiz on time!

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
If you attend the class, you will learn a lot. 
Dr. Degefa discuss and solve 2 or 3 problems after each concept discussed. 
Review problems for each chapter is also posted on Canvas. 
Quiz and exam are based on the problems solved during lecture and the chapter review problems.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Dr. Degefa is a great professor. I took him for Analytical Chemistry Lab back in 2019 Fall. His pre-lab lectures are amazing. He goes over all calculations that need to be done on the lab reports. The lab reports are long but there is a rubric that helps a bunch. Don't get behind on the lab reports. Start early and ask for help when needed.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
I had Prof. Degefa for CHEM 1312 (Gen. Chem. II) in summer 2021. Lectures are in depth and helpful. He always does many examples in a class. Quiz and exam are either easy or hard but his curve is very good. He responds very quickly to all emails and available to help.

Rating: 2.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Lectures are difficult to comprehend because he goes by examples so fast. I spent 2 hours a week in tutoring sessions because I did not learn a thing from him. For chem I, there are two teachers but he is the better option. Tests have easy bonus points and if you study you can pass, but lots of studying. He is good for lab though.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
I took Dr. Degefa for General Chemistry I Lab back in 2017 Fall. He is an excellent lab instructor. He cares so much and that's why he is strict on the safety rules for the labs. He does not want us to get hurt so listen to him and make sure to wear goggles. The labs are fun and interesting. The lab report is due before you leave.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Do you like free time? If so don't take him because most of your time is going to be spent studying. He takes grades on very few things, so you always try to try your best. He also changes the way some assignments are weighted to work against you.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Prof. Degefa is very helpful. I took Chem 1312 with him. Attendance is required for his class. Quiz and exams are based on homework and group discussion. Do your best and ask for help. You will pass his class with a fair grade.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
He did a good job with the material. Compared to other professors at the college, he is the best option IMO

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Prof. Degefa is passionate about chemistry. He uses different examples to show how chemistry concepts are applied in solving problems. If you regularly attend the lecture class and study, you will easily pass the class.