Reviews of professor Brent Hamaoka

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
I have taken two other chem professors at Grossmont and he's by far the best. He's flexible with his office hours and is willing to help. Questions that are asked on the quizzes are on the exam so the exams have no surprises. The labs are heavy so recommend staying on top of labs. Tests have extra credit questions so study quizzes and old tests!

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
This professor is very rude, he takes everything as a joke, does not respect anyone, very unfair, do not ever take this class because you might fail. Also, he has his favorites which is sad.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
I dropped bc he is giving extra points for students who likes and takes off from who he doesnt like. UNFAIR teacher and doesnt help because his lectures make no sense

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
His lectures are confusing and he seems he doesnt want to help at all!!

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
Absolutely one of the worst people that are given the ability to teach chemistry. Totally incapable and hates students while favoring others. Absolutely ridiculous. If you're a College, DON'T HIRE THIS GUY. Learn how to interact with your student and teach before you become this picky person. Pathetic.

Rating: 2.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
Took him in the summer. Very intense workload of labs, and homework quiz. The class was four days a week. You will have M/T to do the first lab and W/T to do the second lab. On top of that he gave out homework quizzes during each week we had to do two labs and they were hard. Doesn't drop lowest exam. Expects you to know everything from chem 120.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
As other people argued I thought they were joking when I saw the reviews before I took this class but let me say he is literally the worst. His lectures dont relate to what is in the test+ he doesnt like to help and he favors students which is really unfair

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
His videos did not help at all because he tries to trick you he does not bring questions similar to his past exams or lectures and the ones he brings are too hard. He always tries to make you feel you are a cheater! I regretted taking chem with him because If you want to learn this is not the right person to help you

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
He always make you feel you are not respected and a cheater. I did my best to keep up with his lectures but he always made me feel I am unprepared and a cheater OMG I do not know how this institution hire people that are not qualified!

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
Very organized, helpful with labs/hw/exams, offers flexible office hours, and actually cares about student success. He is the BEST chemistry teacher I have ever had. All of his lectures are thorough and well written/spoken. He helps every student who asks and is very patient. This class is hard, but he makes it manageable. Would 100% recommend!