Chemistry and Biochemistry

Professor Repka is a very kind and effective professor. After my experience in Orgo I, taking Orgo II with her was a refreshing change. Yes, Orgo II was still hard and I still struggled with concepts, but definitely not to the degree I had in Orgo I with a different professor. I think the notes she provided in class were very efficient. I liked how they were simplified, though the con of that was that there wasn't always enough detail for a deeper understanding. However, her office hours were really helpful whenever you needed that extra clarification. Since she is leaving Middlebury, I do think the chemistry department is losing a great professor. She was always accommodating to students' needs, and in class she mentioned that if we "have stared at the homework too long and still don't get it," we could just ask her for an extension the day it was due if we needed more time. Not every professor has that level of understanding. Additionally, the homework was not very time-consuming. There was a problem set due every week and a Google Form to fill out before every lecture, both of which were manageable with the help of the many TAs available on many different days. Overall, this class was not as stressful as past chemistry courses I have taken, though I think that was mainly due to the professor rather than the difficulty of the content itself (as the exams were still challenging). Sad to see her go, but I am happy with the experience I had.

Professor Repka is a very kind and effective professor. After my experience in Orgo I, taking Orgo II with her was a refreshing change. Yes, Orgo II was still hard and I still struggled with concepts, but definitely not to the degree I had in Orgo I with a different professor. I think the notes she provided in class were very efficie …Read more

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

Professor Rahn is extremely passionate about chemistry and it definitely shows within this course. The readings are not too bad and honestly you don't really have to read them in depth as the lectures cover the same topics. Labs were really fun as well, but could be difficult to complete the lab notebook. Unfortunately, the topics for the first 7 or so weeks were basically just AP chem, which was a bit frustrating as someone who took AP chem. I think it would be difficult had you not taken it, but it was too easy if you did. I think they should split this course up; regardless, I had a good experience.

Professor Rahn is extremely passionate about chemistry and it definitely shows within this course. The readings are not too bad and honestly you don't really have to read them in depth as the lectures cover the same topics. Labs were really fun as well, but could be difficult to complete the lab notebook. Unfortunately, the topics fo …Read more