George McBane - Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI

Professor: George McBane

Department: Science

College: Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CHM356
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Dr. McBane is the best professor you could have for pchem. His exams are tough, but if you do the problem sets and learn from the quizzes you will do well. He is ALWAYS ready to help when students have questions. He cares about whether the students learn or not and he's passionate about the material he teaches.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CHM115LAB
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Prof. McBane was a great lab professor. He seemed to love his work and wanted to teach. He was very helpful and nice whenever you needed help.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CHM115
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Great teacher, very intelligent. Enjoyed his class and really prepared me for CHM 116. Highly recommended!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CHM115
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Really cool teacher. I could tell he was really passionate about chemistry. Sometimes he was hard to follow, but he was never unfair in his tests.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CHEM115
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

One of the best professors I have ever had at GVSU. I was bad at chemistry in high school, and I got an A- in his class. Tests are hard, but not as hard as some other professors' tests for this class. He is REALLY helpful during his office hours, so take advantage of them as much as possible. If taught EGR courses, I would take them with him.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CHEM115
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Well what can i say, Dr. McBane was my favorite prof and chem was by far my hardest class, this is not an easy class, and his exams are not easy but i still got an A-, if u go to his office hours he is always willing to help, he is funny, and he really knows his chemistry, if u are taking chem 115 i highly recommend Dr. McBane

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CHEM115
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Professor McBane is a good guy and he means well but he is just too smart and tends to teach material that is unrelated to the course and just flat out difficult to understand

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CHEM115
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

This is the professor you want to have. He knows the material, and has examples from life experiences in this field. Material is chemistry, so it will naturally be tough, but the homework is helpful and he can clarify very effectively.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CHM115
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

McBane is amazing, hes always excited about teaching chem and is always smiling, great prof overall

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CHM115
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I almost cried when he told us he didn't teach 116. He's a really nice guy, funny too. Lecture can sometimes seem a bit repetitive, but it definately helped the material sink in. In discussion he was always very helpful. VERY smart man! He sometimes adds some random trivia or funny science jokes to lighten up lecture. Discussion board online helped

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CHM115
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

He is an amazing professor. Yes, the material is difficult, but if you are willing to try and go to him if you don't understand you should be fine. He is always willing to help. Once grades come around he's a pretty lenient guy. I wish he just taught more chemistry classes. I would recommend him to anyone!!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: CHM115
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

This class is so hard. He is very unapproachable and makes me feel like an idiot. Everything he says in lecture goes right over my head, and I always feel unprepared for exams. His average scores on the exams are always in the D to D- range, but he still doesn't curve.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: CHM115
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

McBane is a great teacher! He is very difficult, but you will feel so prepared for any other chem class you encounter! He is always willing to help. But.. let me tell you, its definately not an easy class. McBane is AWESOME!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CHM115
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

McBane is awesome! He loves chemistry and encourages me to love it even more! The best professor of my freshman year!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: CHM115
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Those of you who aren't giving Dr. McBane straight 5's must be aneibreated, He is the best teacher in GV hands down, he loves what he does and is always walking around with a smile. He is a proverbial walking encyclopedia.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CHM115
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

McBane is awesome! The class is hard, but you learn a lot and I feel very prepared for any future chem class. Take him for sure!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: CHM116
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Took CHM 116 Lab. The first couple of labs were a little rough, but once you get used to his expectations and the pace of the class, it gets easier. He presents the pre-lab lecture very clearly. He's a clear and nice guy.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: CHM116
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I took CHM 116 Lab. His pre-lab lectures are great, covering the topics in-depth with great clarity. Sometimes he talks a little too much and you really have to pick up the pace to get your lab done in time. He's always helpful in lab and during office hours with any questions you have. His grading on labs is fair, just watch out for sig. figs.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: CHM115
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Good teacher, really wants you to learn.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: CHM351
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

he's a great professor, an absolute genius - if i had to pick someone to be on a deserted island with me, it would definitely be him. the class is REALLY hard, there's no getting around that, but he ends up being a soft grader once final grades come around, and is definitely the best choice.