Professor: R.K. McMahan
Department: Science
College: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC
Rating # 1
Overview:
- Course: ASTR101
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Everything I have to say would mostly repeat what's already been said. I WILL say that he is one of the best professors - if not THE best professor - I've had at UNC.
Rating # 2
Overview:
- Course: ASTR101
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 3.5
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
If only he had cared more about us as a class, I would've liked it more. He blew us off four times and we had a substitute three - that was terrible. But when he DID come, he was an awesome teacher that made special relativity actually *interesting* The tests aren't too bad - just make sure you keep up with the work and the constant online quizzes.
Rating # 3
Overview:
- Course: ASTR101
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.0
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Excellent Teacher. Funny, full of energy, one of the best I've had at UNC. Totally knows what he is talking about and easily explains it to students. Tests are a bit difficult, but he curves.
Rating # 4
Overview:
- Course: ASTR101
- 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:
Great teacher who really knows his stuff and does his best to help the students learn it too. Very entertaining and managed to keep me awake even at 8 AM. Lectures and reading are a definite must, and the tests are somewhat difficult, but if you keep up with the work, not too bad.
Rating # 5
Overview:
- Course: ASTR101
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 3.5
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He is a very good lecturer. He is very energetic and tries to help students understand what he is talking about but will not slow down unless you ask him to, so if you're not understanding the topic say so. Study well for the tests they are pretty hard, but he does curve. I definately recomend taking this class. Also comes with an easy lab
Rating # 6
Overview:
- Course: ASTR31
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.5
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Great teacher. Makes space interesting. He's a very smart man but knows how to relate to his students. You can tell he really cares about making his students understand astronomy. Curves tests in relative to the class as a whole. Strongly recommend.
Rating # 7
Overview:
- Course: ASTR31
- Grade Received: A
- Overall Rating: 4.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Funny teacher with a lot of energy. A lot of the questions on the quizzes are from the CD-ROM in the textbook. Class is not about looking at stars and constellations. It's mostly physics.
Rating # 8
Overview:
- Course: ASTR31
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Great teacher! He does teach from a ppt, but you don't have to copy everything -- he even suggests you don't. But he's hilarious and great at explaining hard concepts. Most entertaining class I've EVER had at UNC. And the tests are not easy, but they're not hard either, and very little hwk.
Rating # 9
Overview:
- Course: ASTR31
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
This guy is FUNNY! HILARIOUS! I used to get baked and go to class just to laugh. Remember, what we perceive as gravity is only the distortion of space time. His tests are medium difficulty wise but he's soooo into his lectures. At least he was in 1995. I loved him. Not literally.
Rating # 10
Overview:
- Course: ASTR31
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 3.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Very funny and nice guy...HOWEVER...teaches via powerpoint which makes it difficult to pay attention most times. TOO SMART TO TEACH! He understands exactly what he means - but can't really put it so the uninitiated will understand. Reccomended if you're naturally good at science - unlike me!
Rating # 11
Overview:
- Course: ASTR031L
- 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:
Information is tough, but study your butt off and the exam is relatively simple. McMahan is a great professor.
Rating # 12
Overview:
- Course: ASTR31
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 2.5
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
SO much info, hard to keep up, Difficult test
Rating # 13
Overview:
- Course: ASTR031
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.0
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Good lecture information. Relatively easy exams.
Rating # 14
Overview:
- Course: ASTR031
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
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Rating # 15
Overview:
- Course: ASTR031
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 1.0
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
very hard class with a too-smart-for-you professor
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