Rick Bunt

CHEM 0102 was arguably the most fun STEM class I've taken at Middlebury. Professor Bunt's enthusiasm about course material was contagious, and he made lectures fun and engaging with his quirky sense of humor. We would do practice problems in class in small groups, which was helpful. We would have weekly quizzes on Friday during our discussion period, and we'd do practice problems for homework to prepare (not graded, not turned in). If you're a student interested in taking CHEM 0105, I would strongly reccommend taking CHEM 0102, as Middlebury moves all students from 102 to 105 automatically.

CHEM 0102 was arguably the most fun STEM class I've taken at Middlebury. Professor Bunt's enthusiasm about course material was contagious, and he made lectures fun and engaging with his quirky sense of humor. We would do practice problems in class in small groups, which was helpful. We would have weekly quizzes on Friday during our d …Read more

CHEM 0102 was one of the more enjoyable courses I took at Middlebury. Professor Bunt is genuinely one of the nicest teachers I've encountered — he's approachable, patient, and makes the material feel accessible regardless of your background in chemistry. The coursework itself is very manageable. Homework assignments are straightforward and serve more as reinforcement than a serious challenge, so staying on top of them is easy if you keep up with the lectures. The exams are fair and closely reflect what's covered in class — nothing feels like a curveball. As long as you're attending lectures and doing the work, you'll be in good shape. The teaching style is clear and well-paced, which makes it easy to follow along even on more conceptually dense topics. Professor Bunt does a solid job of breaking things down without making you feel talked down to. For prospective students: if you need to fulfill a science distribution requirement or want a low-stress introduction to chemistry, this is an excellent choice. It won't overwhelm your schedule, and Professor Bunt's supportive approach makes the learning environment genuinely pleasant. Highly recommend, especially for non-science majors or anyone easing into STEM coursework.

CHEM 0102 was one of the more enjoyable courses I took at Middlebury. Professor Bunt is genuinely one of the nicest teachers I've encountered — he's approachable, patient, and makes the material feel accessible regardless of your background in chemistry. The coursework itself is very manageable. Homework assignments are straightforwa …Read more

ACCIDENTALLY PUT THIS FOR CHEM 205 IT SHOULD BE FOR CHEM 103!!! I really enjoyed having Bunt as a prof. He was super helpful in office hours and did weekly quizzes, which def helped with understanding the material. It was rather fast-paced, but a review of chemistry from high school concepts, I thought. He was super passionate but would sometimes get carried away due to that passion, but with office hours, it all worked out. For being such a short class you will learn a lot which has definitely been used in chem 105 (which I'm currently taking).

ACCIDENTALLY PUT THIS FOR CHEM 205 IT SHOULD BE FOR CHEM 103!!! I really enjoyed having Bunt as a prof. He was super helpful in office hours and did weekly quizzes, which def helped with understanding the material. It was rather fast-paced, but a review of chemistry from high school concepts, I thought. He was super passionate but w …Read more