Geoff Davies is a Chemistry professor at Northeastern University rated 3.3/5 by 96 students, with 2.4/5 difficulty and 31.0% who would take them again (TRACE + RateMyProfessors + Reddit, updated July 2026).
Geoff Davies professor reviews and ratings: 3.3/5 from 96 student reviews at Northeastern (31.0% would take again). TRACE + RateMyProfessor + Reddit.
Extremely hard to follow, disorganized and sporadic lectures. Beware, and plan on teaching yourself chemistry.CHEM1211 2017-07-07 20:59:48 +0000 UTC
Davies is a sweet man, however he does not teach at all. The lectures were more so confusing than helpful. Review recitation ws and actually do the homework online. Go through the practice tests and identify what needs to be practiced. Final takes some questions from the practice exams and midterms, so study those.CHEM1214 2017-05-14 22:52:11 +0000 UTC
He's sweet enough, but a really bad teacher. Your grade in the class is based almost entirely off of three midterms and a final exam, and he's really serious about no make-ups, even in extreme circumstances which was really frustrating. He's a sweet man, and definitely cares about his students, but not quite to the extent that a lot of people thinkCHEM0211 2017-04-14 15:07:21 +0000 UTC
This guy is a terrible teacher. He doesn't teach at all, and he goes off on random tangents during class. He also wastes at least 10-15 minutes at the beginning of class calling people out to introduce themselves. He doesn't write anything on the board. There are no visuals to follow when taking this class. Switch out ASAP.1214 2015-01-27 22:17:02 +0000 UTC
He's a really nice person but doesn't teach at all. His exams are really short so even a few mistakes will cause you to go down to a B; plus multiple choice does not allow for partial credit. I wouldn't recommend especially if you have no knowledge of chemistry and if you are planning to take higher level chemistry classes.1211 2014-12-21 09:51:26 +0000 UTC
Lectures are often confusing, and he tends to talk in circles.CHEM211 2014-12-07 13:31:41 +0000 UTC
Sweetest old man at NU! class is super easy, Davies is very friendly and eager to help students outside of class. If you do the practice exams and you aren't a completely incompetent you WILL do well.CHEM1121 2013-09-04 21:58:41 +0000 UTC
Great! Just great! Can't say more! I am gonna miss his classes a lot!CHEM1217 2012-07-31 16:42:28 +0000 UTC
Prof. Davies is awesome, a nice person and a good lecturer. He took time to help me on the side, and listened to my interests, and helped me to the point I could help other students with a difficult assignment. He knew of Alexander (Sasha) Shulgin which is a plus and told me not all chemists are boring. Good instructor to take for chemistry.CHEM12 2011-03-29 14:43:56 +0000 UTC
Easy A. Doesn't teach well but you will be entertained. If you're serious about chemistry, choose a different professor.CHEM1 2011-01-27 20:47:39 +0000 UTC
He is the worst teacher at the school... people had success if they had him for chem 1, I did not have him for chem 1. His tests are very similar to the practice exams... except trickier. He is soo nice, but horrible at explaining things. I got D's on the mid terms and finals but ended up with a B in the class, so he does want you to do well...CHM213 2010-05-07 12:18:15 +0000 UTC
Accent aside, he teaches quite well. Its just a matter of being familiar with the material he's teaching before-hand.CHEM101 2009-12-03 13:22:17 +0000 UTC
Professor Davies is by far the best professor ever! He made gen chem 1 and 2 fun, his lectures were interesting and he is extremely helpful. I wish I had him for every class!CHM211 2009-09-15 21:34:03 +0000 UTC
HARDLY LEARNED A THING BUT DID WELL. I went to class for lecture quizzes only and got a A-. Horrible teacher but the nicest, easiest chem teacher ever. I learned more in recitation and lab which help your grade alot. MEMORIZE practice tests but beware of tricks!! NICE, NICE man.CHM111 2009-07-27 12:29:02 +0000 UTC
i took both chem 1 and chem 2 of his. He was so good in chem 1, but in chem 2, he kept making mistakes,and made the class more confusing. Try your best DO NO ASK HIM QUESTION!!! He is not as nice as he looks like!!!CHM214 2009-04-15 07:12:00 +0000 UTC
Geoff Davies has an average rating of 3.3/5 from 96 student reviews. 31.0% of students said they would take them again.
Geoff Davies's classes have a difficulty rating of 2.4/5 based on student reviews.
Data updated July 2026.