Reviews of professor Janelle Russell

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
I cannot even describe how awful this class was. There are only 10 points available PER WEEK and ZERO extra credit is offered. Tests are worth 75% of final grade. Half of the things that are on the test are not talked about in lecture. I went to her office hours when she said she would be there got get help for a test and she didn't show up.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
This class was awful. The material on the tests was often not covered in full during the lectures. Every question on the exams has an "all of the above" or "none of the above" type of answer which always made me so anxious. She assumes everybody should know what she is talking about and doesn't explain the material thoroughly. Was rude sometimes.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
It seems like a standard across this course, no matter who the professor is, that an A is almost unattainable. She'd often say "the class average for an exam was 60%, which is normal". That's not normal to me. Considering I had nearly 100% in all of my other classes. She is very friendly and extremely intelligent. The class just sucks.

Rating: 3.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Russell is a decent professor. She does not go beyond and over my expectations but was able to teach chemistry so that I could pass. She will never hesitate to help but the class can be hard depending on your background knowledge.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Really nice, cares about the students, actively engages in conversations with students

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
I don't care how much I study, double up on tutors or try to comprehend the work, the tests didn't collaborate with all the study material. There is a big curve in this class due to the  class being difficult. What good is a class if students can't comprehend the work, what good is learning if your rushed or not taught well enough to pass?

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Janelle has to be one of my favorite professors by far. She honestly cares about her students and will try her best to answer any questions you might have. Cannot recommend her enough! Chem might not be the easiest, but if you go to her lectures and do the practice problems that are available, you'll be okay.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Janelle is a great professor. She genuinely cares about you as a student, and doesn't overcomplicate things whatsoever. She teaches at a great pace, and has recorded lecture videos to help you study. All around, she is a very cool person. Her office hours are very helpful. Even though her tests are tough, they are straightforward if you study.

Rating: 2.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Below-average professor. Exams take up almost all of your grade. Homework is only worth about 1/8th of your final grade, which is pretty frustrating considering how much there is. Definitely is a very "teach yourself" kind of professor.