Very cute and essential class to take with 171! It really builds on concepts that you learn and doesn't take too much time and is honestly super interesting to anyone even without a super deep chemistry background. You learn about a lot of materials like plastic, glass, gemstones and the like and it's very casual. For the last lecture we just talked about random things and he showed off his cat and talked about research and stuff and it was overall just good times and good vibes.

During covid, I didn't attend a single class live (he recorded them and I watched all of them at some other time, although I usually think he requires attendance) and just did the final paper (the only assignment) in about a day and got an A (which he says basically everyone gets.) Overall, highly recommend!

(Copied from the other bruinwalk post as I didn't see this initially)

I really enjoyed this class. The focus is on "Materials World", so there are many engaging 50 minute lectures where Kaner talks about gemstones, AC vs DC, plastics, semiconductors, rubies, and even his own company being FDA approved. He's often really funny and shares so much of his knowledge, passion, and experience to the class; it felt perfect after the 50 min lecture from Chem 171. You only have to attend and write a 5 page essay due at Monday Midnight after Final's week. Highly recommend this class if you can fit this in your schedule.