Welch is the best CHEM 1410 professor. Hands down. Highest averages among Lisa and Metcalf. He covers mainly class material on the exams and is a pretty good lecturer. He will help you understand the material a lot more if you go to his office hours. So if you have trouble, try and meet with him. He's a pretty funny guy and is real understanding. If you are going to take Chem I, he's pretty much the way to go. Exam averages speak for themselves to be honest.

Welch is my man! He's really good at explaining complex concepts and he'd always answering questions at the end of his lectures. 10/10 would recommend. His lecture is very high in demand, so sign up as soon as possible!

He was a very good teacher and explained what was going to be on the tests there was reading quizzes each week which we sort of a pain in the butt to do but would aid in your understanding of the material. All i did to study for tests was review his lectures and a couple of the saplinglearning problems and got an A- in the class. Also he would usually have a review day the day of the exam since you take the exam during your discussion time which was very helpful since he would review what you specifically needed to know for the exam. I had a lot better experience with him than my friends did with the other chem teachers.

Welch is an incredible professor!! He explains the concepts in a manner that is clear and engaging. His tests are very fair in that they cover the important concepts, their exceptions, and of course the application of them. There are 4 tests that make up 45% of your grade but the lowest score only counts as 6% whereas your other three count for 13% each. There are weekly reading quizzes composed of 5 questions which can be challenging at times when you fall behind. The sapling problem sets are also weekly and these may take anywhere from an hour to 3+ hours if your understanding of the topic is rough and you take the time to fully grasp the material. Clicker questions are basically in class participation which is only 5% of your grade. If you answer at least 90% of your clicker questions tho, then you get the whole 5%. The final is also very fair and if you go over the past exams, reading quizzes, problem sets, and lecture notes you will ace it.

I would suggest doing the readings before lecture (they are usually just 3-4 pages) and taking diligent notes during lecture. I found the sapling problem sets to be one of the best resources for solidifying your understanding of the material.

Gen Chem is a very difficult course for many, but with Welch and very hard work on your part, you can achieve the grade you desire and learn a lot.