Michael Leonard at Truckee Meadows Community College | Rate My Professors (2025)

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• CHEM122

  May 8th, 2024

  Quality

  5.0

  Difficulty

  5.0

  CHEM122

  May 8th, 2024

  For Credit

  : Yes

  Attendance

  : Mandatory

  Would Take Again

  : Yes

  Grade

  : B+

  Textbook

  : N/A

  Michael makes chemistry understandable, even if it may be a little questionable being told it's one of the harder classes. He works with you if you put in the work, ask questions, go to the tutoring center, your grade is smooth sailing if you ask for help. Trust me, he's the best for Gen Chem 1 and 2.

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• CHEM122

  Nov 25th, 2023

  Quality

  5.0

  Difficulty

  3.0

  CHEM122

  Nov 25th, 2023

  For Credit

  : Yes

  Attendance

  : Mandatory

  Would Take Again

  : Yes

  Grade

  : B

  Textbook

  : N/A

  I don't like Chemistry and he made me like Chemistry. He lays a strong foundation for learning in class. You'll still need to study hard outside of class, but he really makes it so much easier to understand. If you have a hard time with Chemistry he is probably your best bet. Very helpful, funny, engaging, and you can tell how much he cares.

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• CHEM121

  Sep 19th, 2022

  Quality

  1.0

  Difficulty

  5.0

  CHEM121

  Sep 19th, 2022

  For Credit

  : Yes

  Attendance

  : Mandatory

  Grade

  : Not sure yet

  Textbook

  : Yes

  Michael Leonard is the worst at communicating with students. He says give him 24 hours to respond but he never does or he responds right before lecture starts. I think his ego is too much for people.

  Tough graderGroup projectsLots of homework

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• CHEM122

  May 17th, 2022

  Quality

  5.0

  Difficulty

  3.0

  CHEM122

  May 17th, 2022

  For Credit

  : Yes

  Attendance

  : Mandatory

  Would Take Again

  : Yes

  Grade

  : A

  Textbook

  : N/A

  Chem 122 is a hard class. You will have to work for it; it's much more conceptually demanding vs Chem 121. But Michael explains the material very well. No hand holding here tho.. tbh if you're in Chem 122, you should be past that anyways. That said, if you're motivated, then he'll be motivated to help you. Ask smart questions, get smart answers.

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  CHEM122

  May 27th, 2021

  Quality

  4.0

  Difficulty

  3.0

  

  CHEM122

  May 27th, 2021

  For Credit

  : Yes

  Attendance

  : Mandatory

  Would Take Again

  : Yes

  Grade

  : A

  Textbook

  : Yes

  Online Class

  : Yes

  Really nice and he's a forgiving grader (doesn't always doc for sig figs). He grades the labs pretty easily and he curved one of our exams. The exams were open book/ open note and he gives you questions just for credit- like asking you just to explain a concept for ten points. If you just follow the workbook the class is easy.

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  CHEM122

  Apr 22nd, 2021

  Quality

  1.0

  Difficulty

  4.0

  

  CHEM122

  Apr 22nd, 2021

  For Credit

  : Yes

  Attendance

  : Mandatory

  Would Take Again

  : No

  Grade

  : Not sure yet

  Textbook

  : No

  Online Class

  : Yes

  Look, he's great at teaching. However, he is the slowest grader (someone already mentioned that). There are assignments that we did in January that aren't graded. So, I don't even know my actual grade. I don't even know if I'm doing well on my assignments. There are three weeks left and I have no idea what I need to get on my final to pass.

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  CHEM122

  Dec 13th, 2020

  Quality

  1.0

  Difficulty

  4.0

  

  CHEM122

  Dec 13th, 2020

  For Credit

  : Yes

  Attendance

  : Mandatory

  Would Take Again

  : No

  Grade

  : A-

  Textbook

  : Yes

  Online Class

  : Yes

  I'd tag *extremely slow grader* (we've taken the final already and only half the labs are graded). *doesn't care* *doesn't answer questions* *useless lecture* *non-responsive* *no feedback on markdowns* *disrespectful* Ask all questions before lecture - he won't provide answers later. Youtube to the rescue! Maybe he's less bad in person?

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• CHEM122

  Nov 24th, 2020

  Quality

  5.0

  Difficulty

  4.0

  CHEM122

  Nov 24th, 2020

  For Credit

  : Yes

  Attendance

  : Mandatory

  Would Take Again

  : Yes

  Textbook

  : No

  Michael is awesome. The material was tough but Michael really helped students understands Hes very funny and cracks jokes all the time. He makes chemistry fun and I would 100% recommend him. I wish he taught other classes because he is by far the best! The homework is pretty simple and not over bearing. Exams were spot on with his lecture material

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  CHEM122

  Nov 21st, 2020

  Quality

  5.0

  Difficulty

  3.0

  

  CHEM122

  Nov 21st, 2020

  For Credit

  : Yes

  Would Take Again

  : Yes

  Grade

  : Not sure yet

  Textbook

  : No

  Online Class

  : Yes

  No textbook just $25 workbook! Michael is a fantastic lecturer and makes chemistry understandable. COVID-era labs have one person in Lab and the rest of the group communicates through a conference call. Around 3 people in 1 group. Pick a good group! If you're unsure/need clarification, Michael is there to help! Exams are similar to HW Participate

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• CHEM121

  May 22nd, 2020

  Quality

  5.0

  Difficulty

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  4.0

  CHEM121

  May 22nd, 2020

  For Credit

  : Yes

  Attendance

  : Mandatory

  Would Take Again

  : Yes

  Textbook

  : No

  Michael is very nice, since this year was online it was kind of annoying about him grading. He waited until the night the grades were due and posted them at 11 oclock so I wasnt able to talk to him about my grades at all. Overall super nice guy.

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• PHY100

  Jan 1st, 2020

  Quality

  3.0

  Difficulty

  1.0

  PHY100

  Jan 1st, 2020

  For Credit

  : Yes

  Attendance

  : Mandatory

  Would Take Again

  : No

  Grade

  : A

  Textbook

  : No

  Mike seemed overwhelmed by his class-load this term, and a bit out of his element (his specialty is chemistry, not physics). That said, he saved he class when the original instructor bailed, gracefully rising to last minute circumstance. He's incredibly good natured and is very generous about listening to and helping his students.

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• CHEM122

  Nov 22nd, 2019

  Quality

  5.0

  Difficulty

  3.0

  CHEM122

  Nov 22nd, 2019

  For Credit

  : Yes

  Attendance

  : Mandatory

  Would Take Again

  : Yes

  Grade

  : A

  Textbook

  : Yes

  So amazing. made class fun. He enjoys participation and runs the class very well. He will stand there and stare at the class until someone answers his questions though. But even if you're wrong he isn't mean about it. He just asks if the class agrees with the answer and runs it almost democratically.

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• CHEM122

  May 9th, 2019

  Quality

  5.0

  Difficulty

  3.0

  CHEM122

  May 9th, 2019

  For Credit

  : Yes

  Attendance

  : Mandatory

  Would Take Again

  : Yes

  Textbook

  : Yes

  He's honestly a great professor. He'll go in depth into new topics and help students with their other classes, like physics. He has homework due before each class, so that can stack up petty easily. He does not give credit for late work. He also posts old tests online so you can study from them.

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• CHEM121

  Dec 30th, 2018

  Quality

  5.0

  Difficulty

  3.0

  CHEM121

  Dec 30th, 2018

  For Credit

  : Yes

  Attendance

  : Mandatory

  Would Take Again

  : Yes

  Grade

  : B+

  Textbook

  : Yes

  TAKE THIS PROFESSOR. His lectures are very helpful and funny. He provides students with TONS of practice tests. DO THEM ALL IF YOU WANT AN A. He really wants you to succeed. He is somewhat of a tough grader in the lab, but he is willing to answer questions or give hints. And remember... CATions are PAWsitive. HAHAHAHA.

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• CHEM121

  Nov 20th, 2018

  Quality

  5.0

  Difficulty

  3.0

  CHEM121

  Nov 20th, 2018

  For Credit

  : Yes

  Attendance

  : Mandatory

  Would Take Again

  : Yes

  Textbook

  : No

  Michael ensures he goes into depth with every new material presented. He really does care about his students learning what is being taught. Labs are mandatory and there is no make ups. You'll need to be willing to pay attention all class but he does a great job!

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• CHEM121

  May 23rd, 2018

  Quality

  5.0

  Difficulty

  3.0

  CHEM121

  May 23rd, 2018

  For Credit

  : Yes

  Attendance

  : Mandatory

  Would Take Again

  : Yes

  Grade

  : B+

  Textbook

  : Yes

  Do as much practice as possible. He is willing to help you if needed, gives really goo feedback. Do not miss class, everything you learn in the beginning will be applied in the next lesson. Show up to lab, those are easy points. A lot of time is required for this class, I do not recommend to take aditional science courses.

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• CHEM121

  May 15th, 2018

  Quality

  5.0

  Difficulty

  3.0

  CHEM121

  May 15th, 2018

  For Credit

  : Yes

  Attendance

  : Mandatory

  Would Take Again

  : Yes

  Textbook

  : Yes

  I echo the same as other students at TMCC; Prof. Leonard is one of the best professors that I have had in college. This was my 2nd time to take the class, I made a C- the first time. Prof Leonard's lectures and passion to teach helped me get through this. He is the kind of prof that brings out the best in you. If you take chem, take Prof Leonard.

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• CHEM121

  May 7th, 2018

  Quality

  5.0

  Difficulty

  1.0

  CHEM121

  May 7th, 2018

  For Credit

  : Yes

  Attendance

  : Mandatory

  Would Take Again

  : Yes

  Grade

  : A-

  Textbook

  : No

  Michael is the absolute best chem teacher at TMCC. He makes chemistry so easy to understand. His tests are not easy, but easy to get an A if you have been doing the HW. He is always ready to help when you need it. I would 100% take again!

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• CHEM122

  Apr 9th, 2018

  Quality

  5.0

  Difficulty

  4.0

  CHEM122

  Apr 9th, 2018

  For Credit

  : Yes

  Attendance

  : Mandatory

  Would Take Again

  : Yes

  Grade

  : A

  Textbook

  : No

  Leonard is by far one of my favorite teachers, he makes chemistry easier to understand and actually want to learn the material. The way he acts and treats students is phenomenal, along with his caring/ funny attitude. Basically he makes Chemistry better and a lot less of a headache than the other Chem teachers. Choose this guy, he's the best!!

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• CHEM121

  Dec 13th, 2017

  Quality

  5.0

  Difficulty

  3.0

  CHEM121

  Dec 13th, 2017

  For Credit

  : Yes

  Attendance

  : Not Mandatory

  Would Take Again

  : Yes

  Grade

  : A-

  Textbook

  : Yes

  Dr. Leonard is awesome! He is laid back and fun. would definetly take again!

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