Western Kentucky University / B / Larry Byrd
Averages:
Overall Rating
OKv
Grade Received
Av
Course Difficulty
Difficultv
Quantity of Notes
Overkillv
Tag Summary:
True/False: 6
Multiple Choice: 8
Matching: 7
Fill in the Blank: 41
Essays: 32
Problem Solving: 30
Mandatory Final: 42
Cumulative Final: 5
Textbook Required: 38
Extra Credit: 36
Attendance Required: 35
44 Total Evaluations
CHEM-109 : Chemistry For Health Students - Posted 11/6/2013
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
He tries to make you feel like you dont know any thing. I hated his class. DO NOT TAKE him unless you already know alot about chemistry. He has his favorites and he is not afraid to show it. His tests are straight memory. Although he lets you retake the first two tests, his class is horrible.
CHEM-109 : - Posted 4/15/2013
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
Not Specified
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
Dr. Byrd is a nice caring man but I would not recommend for anyone to take him for Chem 109. Way too much information and he expects you to memorize EVERY LITTLE DETAIL for everything! In my opinion grading isn't exactly fair because he seems to want you to put what he himself woud put as an answer and if you're a little off you get huge points deducted. The material is crazy, he doesn't explain hardly at all, he rambles on about random things and gets off subject easily. I sit in class listening to him wondering what he is talking about because he is just so confusing! He also says the book is wrong it is never right so he makes his own HUGE packets for you to memorize! Every Test is HARD, it is not possible to study too much for these. He also gives tons of quizzes, some take home. Everything is fill in the blank, essay, and problem solving. You must be able to explain everything you do in great detail! If I could, I would go back and take it with someone else but I don't have the time. And I'm not the only one who feels this way, I've talked to plenty others who've had him and that are in my class and they ALL agree.
CHEM-109 : - Posted 12/17/2012
Overall Rating:
OK
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Professor Byrd is one of a kind. He's very unusual but keeps things interesting. He hands out packets of notes for you and usually gives out a study guide before each test. You can make this class hard if you don't study. The tests are usually a lot like the study guide but sometimes he switches things up to throw you off guard.
CHEM-109 : - Posted 10/2/2012
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
Not Specified
Quantity of Notes:
Not Specified
Difficulty:
Not Specified
Comments
About as boring as watching paint dry. Monotonous voice and forces you to show your work...Completely ridiculous when your high school taught you to do scientific notation in your head. He is completely void to listen to your reasoning and how your high school taught you. Basically, I think this guy is complete crap. He needs to open up to rational thought and diversity and let the students work how they were taught in high school.
I'm glad our class got a new teacher, because she is as nice and friendly as any college teacher should be.
CHEM- : - Posted 4/28/2011
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
He gives you everything you need to know, everything. All you have to do is study it. There is a ton to memorize but as long as you do, there is no way you cannot make an A in the class. He is also very understanding if you are absent, although he will ask why you missed class.
CHEM-109 : Chemistry Of The Health Sciences - Posted 1/21/2011
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
When I first enrolled in this class, I was overwhelmed by the quantity of notes there were and the word-for-word homeworks/quizzes he would assign. But often he would make a test seem harder than it actually was. He would build things up and I would often study more than necessary (which was good!). He can be pretty picky, but he does give some extra credit for most tests, and homework is pretty easy to get points for. I learned a lot and really enjoyed this class! If you're pre-med, pre-whatever, even nutrition, you will probably enjoy what this man has to say!
CHEM-109 : Chemistry For The Health Sciences - Posted 1/10/2011
Overall Rating:
OK
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Let me start by saying I had this class at the top of the hill from 8:00-10:10 twice a week. Since I'm not a morning person, I fought sleep almost every day in there. He said we were going to have a quiz almost every class meeting, and then he just wouldn't mention it again. His lectures wonder off on crazy tangents that are irrelevant and then he throws questions about them on the test. Attendance is very important. He offered up to 10 points extra credit for the first two tests and none on the last two. Sometimes he let class out early, which was nice. If I had a choice, I probably wouldn't take him again. It wasn't awful but he is picky about everything being worded his way even if your way makes more sense. The tests were a little difficult because they were only fill-in the blank and short answer and he wanted your answers in his terms. I got an A but the class annoyed me and bored to death.
CHEM-304 : Biochem For Health Sciences - Posted 1/7/2011
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Prof Byrd makes biochemistry fun. He illustrates his lectures with examples and experiences--punctuated with quaint turns of phrase--that make them a delight to hear. He goes over most material a couple of times, so if you feel lost at first just hang in there. He is more than happy to help anyone who is struggling. I never would have expected to say this, but because of Prof Byrd I'm looking forward to taking more biochem classes.
CHEM-102 : Introduction To Chemistry Lab - Posted 12/29/2010
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Easy
Comments
I never met him. The TA ran everything. It was extremely easy though. I would recommend it.
CHEM-109 : Chemistry For Health Sciences - Posted 1/20/2010
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
This class was not as hard as everyone makes it out to be. Professor Byrd gives you most of the notes and gives plenty of examples of test questions before each exam. I would recomend anyone to take him for this course. Just show up to class and pay attention and you should be fine.
CHEM-109 : Intro To Organic And Biochemistry - Posted 6/26/2009
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
Not Specified
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
I think Dr. Byrd was a really good professor, especially in the summer. I took this class in the summer and it wasn't nearly as bad as I thought. I do not like chemistry and I'm not very good at it, but I learned a lot in his class. Yes, he does give out a lot of notes and the tests are long and your hand cramps up but the class was not difficult as long as you keep up. If you don't keep up and study then yes, you are going to do poorly. A lot of the homework and quizzes had questions that repeated themselves and most of the questions on the homework and quizzes were on the tests, so it made it a lot easier. Overall, this class is not hard as long as YOU make the effort to do study. I admit that it's pretty tough for a one hundred level course but it's really not bad. If you need this class I would highly recommend taking it in the summer!
CHEM-109 : Basic Chem - Posted 11/13/2008
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
He is a crazy teacher, rambles a lot but he gives great notes. If you come to class a study it's easy to get an A
CHEM-109 : Organic & Biochem - Posted 4/10/2008
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
Larry Byrd is crazy! I definitly would not reccomend him to anyone as a teacher. He is a nice person, and he knows his Chemistry, but every class he is sure to get off subject, and the notes you must memorize and there are a lot of them!! This is definitly not an easy class!
CHEM-109 : General Organic And Biochemistry - Posted 3/17/2008
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
Not Specified
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
This class shouldn't be difficult but it is. Very little of the test is taken from the book most of it is taken from handouts he gives in class. They are hard to read because he underlines and changes the size of font and boldens words at weird points and repeats the same useless information five times so it's hard to find the actual useful information. He downs freshman and thinks that his is the superior chemistry class. His lectures alone make you want to rip your hair out because nothing is thoroughly explained without him getting off topic on some random details that mean nothing. The tests are 9+ pages of fill in the blanks and essays and if you put 6 and he wanted you to write half a dozen he'll mark it wrong. His questions are worded awkwardly and hard to understand. I wouldn't take this class again in fact I would run away if I had known. Now I'm debating whether I should withdraw or if I can manage to word things the way he wants. His extra credit is available but most assignments are a lot of work and few receive full credit because not all the steps were shown although the answer is completely right.
CHEM-109 : Chem. For The Health Sciences - Posted 6/26/2007
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Byrd is a great guy! I love the way he talks, he cracks himself up! He repeats himself a lot so if you don't understand the first time you will pick it up the next couple of times he covers the material. There isn't a lot of note taking you can highlight what he covers in your book or he'll give you handouts. When he gives you a study guide for a test fill it out because it is almost identical to the test! Pretty easy class and a really nice guy with great stories!
CHEM-109 : Chemistry For The Health Science - Posted 5/10/2007
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
Mr. Byrd is CRAZY about chemistry. His class is pretty difficult and requires quite a bit of studying. He gives you study guides and they're a BIG portion of the test. But if you do decent on your test & DO ALL THE EXTRA CREDIT he gives (easy extra credit), you can easily get an 'A' in the class. Class is mandatory, I would recommend you not miss a class if it at all possible. And if you need help, hes OVERLY GRACIOUS to help and make sure you understand material. He's probably one of the nicest teachers I've ever had & I would recommend him to anyone.
CHEM-109 : - Posted 4/11/2007
Overall Rating:
OK
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
He is an ok teacher and really it wasn't that hard, but he is crazy! Like no lie, I wouldn't recommend him if you can take Kimbler!! On his test he normally gives you a "study guide" which is the test, but you have to answer the questions in EXACLTY his words or he will count off. There is no multiple choice and it is pretty much definitions which you better know word for word! He does give extra credit closer to the end, but you either do great or fail becuase you have to write exaclty like he wants you to!!!! Also his lectures are very boring because he sits in his chair and talks, and normally gets off subject.
CHEM-109 : Chemistry/health Science - Posted 12/23/2006
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Mr. Byrd is a GREAT professor! He knows his subject well and is very good teaching it. He will definately keep you entertained! He gives you study guides for the tests and if you fill those out and study them, as well as the information in the book he tells you to know, then you will do good in the class. He gives you extra credit opportunities just for showing up to class on 2 different days, so make sure you are at every class. These extra credit points are added to your *final* grade! I came out very well in the class and made a 95 on the final, so the class isnt hard at all as long as you study!
CHEM-109 : - Posted 11/2/2006
Overall Rating:
OK
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
He prints off the notes for you but he gives you a bunch of handouts a lot of homework, the tests are completely fill in the blank and are very extensive but if you really study your handouts and what he tells you to read in the book then you will come out okay. Oh yeah and if you don't miss a class like right before fall break when everyone else skips then he will add two points to your final and yes I do mean final grade he will bring you from an 88 to a 90. but be sure you are studying your notes because each tests builds off what you learned for the last test.
CHEM-109 : Chem 4 Health Sciences - Posted 6/1/2006
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
It wasnt that hard if you came to class and listened. It sure teaches you a lot to prepare you as well. Its not an easy "A" but chem 109 prolly never is. It isnt hard tho. I could have made an A had a I tried harder. He lets you retake tests sometimes if the whole class does poorly. We were allowed to retake twice. Id take him again.
CHEM-109 : - Posted 5/23/2006
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
He makes a copy of all the notes so you dont have to write them but theres a ton. He's really interested in chemistry and in his students doing well so all you have to do is ask and he'll help. He takes the extra time to work with you on EVERYTHING so it's hard to do bad unless you don't try. His lectures get kinda boring but its better than having to write down all the notes.
CHEM-109 : Chemistry For The Health Sciences - Posted 12/5/2005
Overall Rating:
OK
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
Mr. Byrd is a really nice and funny man, but does treat this course like a higher level class. He expects you to know TONS of info for the tests which are basically straight memorization from his notes (which he prints out for you if you pay the $8 . . ) He is very helpful and will help you bring your grade up and is known to sometimes give everyone 100s on a few quizzes just as a "present." . . . As long as you study his notes, you should do fine in this class.
CHEM-109 : Health Science - Posted 12/1/2005
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Mr. Byrd is a good chemistry professor. He types all of the notes and hands them out,but there is a lot. He explains everything over and over again until it is stuck in your brain, so going to class will help out alot if you want to do good. He is very funny and he makes the class interesting. He gives quite a bit of homework, but it helps out a lot when it comes test time. I would recommened him to anyone.
CHEM-109 : Chemistry For The Health Sciences - Posted 10/26/2005
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Mr. Byrd is an AWESOME teacher! I absolutely loved his class. He goes over everything like a hundred times and there's no way you will ever forget what this man says. The first couple weeks are strictly a review of basic algebra which can be tricky because you have to show EVERY single step, but he makes sure that everyone understands. You don't have to take notes because he gives them to you. Study and pay attention and you will do great!!
CHEM-109 : Chemistry For Health Science - Posted 8/13/2005
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
This has been one of the best classes I have taken. Mr Byrd is a great teacher who really cares about whether or not his students learn the material. He gives you a copy of the notes then goes over them lots of times. He will help in any way possible. The class is very interesting! Even if the class wasn't he makes it fun! I would suggest taking him if you are willing to work hard and study. There is lots of homework and lots of studying to do.
CHEM-109 : Chem For Health Sciences - Posted 5/18/2005
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
He's a great teacher. All the notes are given to you printed off of his computer, but there is a huge amount of them. If you study what he tells you too and only what he says there no reason that you shoulnt make a B or better!!
CHEM-109 : Chemistry For The Health Sciences - Posted 5/10/2005
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Easy
Comments
Dr. Byrd is one of the funniest professors I have ever had. He continually makes jokes during lectures. There is no need to take notes because he gives out big packets of information and all you have to do is highlight! There are only four test, but believe me, you must be very through when you are explaining something! He tends to count of 1/2 point here and 1/4 point there, but it is very possible to get an A in this class! I absolutely had no Chemistry in high school, and I did fine.
CHEM-109 : Chemistry 109 - Posted 4/12/2005
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
I loved this class. Mr. Byrd is an awesome teacher. You have to pay $8.00 because he prints off all his notes for you and gives you as many copies as you need. He does make you learn a lot for his test but there not that hard IF YOU STUDY. If you learn the material you will do fine in his class. Attendance isn't really mandatory however, he takes points off your final grade if you miss so many classes or if you come in late. Extra credit is available however theirs only like two chances so use them. I would recommend this teacher to anyone.
CHEM-109 : Chem For The Health Sciences - Posted 4/11/2005
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
Not Specified
Quantity of Notes:
Not Specified
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
Mr. Byrd is a good teacher and is willing to help his students. This class is also hard it requires a lot of studying. You have to take this class seriously. There are a lot of handouts you have to study for his test. All of the tests are fill in the blank, writing out def. and essays. You will learn a lot in this class. If you are willing to study you will do fine in this class.
CHEM-109 : Chemistry For Health Sciences - Posted 1/13/2005
Overall Rating:
OK
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Not Specified
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
This class is not really that difficult, but it's very frustrating. Mr. Byrd is a very strict grader; if you put dots instead of dashes, he'll count off. I don't know how I ended up with an A in the class because all semester long he would write on my assignments and tests that I would fail or that I would get a C in the class. After the first test, he spent half of our class time calling people to his office to tell them that he didn't think they would pass the class. He's funny sometimes, and other times he's annoying. I don't think he looked me in the eye once while I was talking to him in the entire semester. There really aren't that many notes you have to take, but he does give you a lot of handouts that you have to memorize, and he really mixes up the test formats. All of them, though, have short answer/fill in the blank. Just study, you'll be ok.
CHEM-109 : Chem For The Health Sciences - Posted 12/13/2004
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
Professor Byrd is soooo sweet, plus he's hilariously goofy. Chemistry is finally interesting! Highschool Chem will greatly help you in this course, but if you didn't have it, study a lot and you'll do fine. Also, he grades very hard on everything, so make sure your answers are close to perfect to get an A. Also, you will get a chance for extra credit on all his exams.
CHEM-109 : - Posted 11/3/2004
Overall Rating:
OK
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
Mr. Bryd is a nice guy....but is very very difficult...I had to study my butt of to get a B.....During class he will get on his personal life and go on and on forever.....He may help you if you need help it just depends on what kind of mood he is in. This class was very difficult and be ready to study a whole lot!
CHEM-109 : Chemistry 109 - Posted 10/28/2004
Overall Rating:
OK
Grade:
C
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
Mr. Byrd knows what he's teaching. The class is very VERY difficult if you aren't familiar with chemistry......I wasn't. Lots of studying, lots of handouts, VERY VERY HARD!!!!!!!!!!
CHEM-109 : Chemistry For The Health Sciences - Posted 5/7/2004
Overall Rating:
OK
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
This class is definitely the most challenging one I have ever taken. Mr. Byrd gives out a ton of handouts that must be MEMORIZED (verbatim) for the exams. However, this does keep you from having to take an extreme amount of notes in class. If you have this class, I would strongly recommend going to class every time it meets. You will be lost if you miss a class. And, if your grade is borderline at the end of the semester, Mr. Byrd will reward your attendance by possibly bumping the grade up to the next letter. So, again, attendance is important. Study hard for the exams. They are all fill in the blank, short answer, or essay type questions. So, you cannot depend on just "recognizing" answers as with multiple choice tests. This is definitely a difficult class, but I will say that I truly feel Mr. Byrd wants his students to succeed and is helpful inside and outside of the classroom if you have questions. But, DO NOT expect this to be an "easy A"!!!!
CHEM-109 : - Posted 4/22/2004
Overall Rating:
OK
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Not Specified
Comments
This class bored me to death because I had just had Chem 120. I do not like the style with which he teaches, very repetitive like we are first graders. He gives a 10-15 min break which is good. Tests and quizzes are only grades. There are some extra credit opportunities. A lot of people did not do well in this class because they have never had chemistry. I just happened to have three years before this...
CHEM- : - Posted 1/16/2004
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
Withdrew
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
He is a good man, and dont get me wrong he is very funny but he makes the class very hard, notes are unreal! He does not explain enough, and he thinks since he knows the material that you should also, great man out of class but i wouldnt recomend him!
CHEM-109 : Chem. For Health Majors - Posted 1/11/2004
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
Mr. Byrd is a good teacher. His stories drove me nuts because he tells them over and over again, but he is a really nice guy. This class is demanding if you want a good grade. He gives most/all of the notes to you in handouts, so there's not a lot of writing. The book is used maybe twice the whole semester, so don't bother with any of the readings. All I can say is study! He tells you exactly what will be on the test, but you better know it well. Review sessions are given before each test and I suggest going to them because he will definently consider this when giving your final grade.
CHEM-109 : Chemistry For The Health Sciences - Posted 12/11/2003
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
You don't have to take many notes in this class because Byrd gives you lots of handouts. If you don't get Chemistry, you'll probably hate this class. I went into this class having had no Chemistry in high school, and he explained things well enough that I had no problem following. He's very helpful if you need additional instruction. He wants the class to succeed and makes extra credit available if there is a need for it. His exams are very detail-oriented and he likes long, specific definitions and lots of examples. You must make sure you get all of it because if you're missing something he particularly wanted to see, he'll take off 1/4 to 1/2 a point even though you have the essential definition.
CHEM-109 : Chemistry For Health Sciences - Posted 7/10/2002
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
C
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Dr. Larry Byrd is an awesome teacher. He has a sense of humor and teaches the corse very well. There are lots of notes in his class, however he runs them off, so you don't get carpel tunnel syndrome!! His tests are not very difficult, however they do contain an imense amount of information that must be MEMORIZED. They require advanced studying, DO NOT WAIT unitl the last minute, or you will get burned! ( I am not kidding!)
CHEM- : Chemistry 109 - Posted 3/28/2002
Overall Rating:
OK
Grade:
Withdrew
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
Dr. Byrd is a very nice man, and offer help to his students. I fell though I could have learned a lot in his class is I didn't have other homework to do. I didn't have 24-7 to dedicate to Chemistry!!! I decided to withdraw because of the extensive amount of work he gave. I have also been advised not to take him from the nursing department, because he has failed several nursing students.
CHEM-109 : Chemistry/health Science - Posted 12/22/2001
Overall Rating:
OK
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
This was a very hard class. Lots of studying required to make a good grade. Do all the extra credit offered it will help out alot! Do not miss a day or else you will be lost.
CHEM-109 : health/science chemistry - Posted 6/28/2001
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
Mr. Byrd is a wonderful teacher, and he is funny, but his class is HARD WORK. He gives you endless pages of notes that you must memorize, but he does want you to succeed. He gives copies/answers of previous tests, so if you study extremely hard, you'll be fine.
CHEM-109 : Chemistry 109 - Posted 5/10/2001
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
Mr. Byrd is the hardest professor I have had in college thus far. However, he is VERY helpful and he provides all his students with
CHEM-109 : Chemistry for Health Science - Posted 12/27/2000
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
C
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
This was one of the most interesting classes i have ever taken! Everyday was very interesting. Mr. Byrd keeps the class interesting by using real life examples with his lectures. Never ever miss a class! You will never catch up! Make the best grades you can on the first three tests cause the final is a real doosy!! He gladly will help you in any way he can. Lots of interesting notes. Don't miss class!