Robert Buchanan - Millersville University, Millersville, PA

Professor: Robert Buchanan

Department: Mathematics

College: Millersville University, Millersville, PA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MATH130
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

This guy is a real homie. One of the nicest, smartest dudes I've ever met, but his class is the hardest class that I've ever taken. I hate statistics with a burning passion but Prof. Buchanan made it bearable. The tests were also absolutely dreadful, but the way this G grades them is that if you show effort he'll slide you potty points.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MATH161
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

One of the best professors at Millersville!! his power point lectures can be hard to get. But, if you go to his office hours, everything will start to make sense. I went to his office every other day (sometimes outside of his office hours ) and he did't mind at all. he is very nice and caring professor. He always had smile on his face. DO TAKE HIM

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MATH365
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

If you want to learn math on PowerPoint, he is your guy. I personally don't want to because I feel some stuff is rushed through. The examples he gives are long and hard to copy down and look at while he is lecturing. The pace is a bit much for me and there is a fair amount of homework. The tests are fair. The textbook is horrible.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CALC161
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Although he might be an okay professor for financial classes, DO NOT take him for Calc 1. The practice tests do not prepare you for the test, and the tests are very challenging. Gives you the google definition for all terms, and does not go into any more detail than that. Worried I will not end up passing the class.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MATH311
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Buchanan does not adequately prepare you for tests in class. He ignored my attempt to offer him advice on teaching to improve the class and basically blew me off. Does not seem to care much about his students or the grades they get in class, no curves or extra credit. teaches purely on power point and goes really fast. Do not take him as a prof

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MATH100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

ANALYSIS; Dr Buchanan is a phenomenal professor; very clear, concise and helpful. Just dont fall behind on the mymathlab homework because it will come back to haunt you. He is always at his office hours and will once a week stay an hour after class to help out anyone who is falling behind and wants extra practice. Very approachable & understanding.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MATH365
• 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:

Amazing teacher. I've taken him multiple times. He is so clear and well organized it's great. Do the old tests and don't be afraid to go to his office hours. He is very helpful and really cool.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MATH100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Power point galore. Do the homework, show up to class, and study for at least 3 days and you should do fine on the tests as well as pass with a good grade.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MATH100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is never at his office hours and does not explain things well. He also does not show you step by step how to do problems he just does them and expects you to know how to do it

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: STAT130
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

For a 100 level class this was a ridiculously hard teacher. His work load is do-able if it's the only class you're taking. DO THE HW. His tests are impossible. For lessons, he speaks in math terms, making it difficult to follow. His class stats show that 50% of his students fail. He is perfectly okay with everyone failing. STAY FAR AWAY.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MATH311
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

A few negatives: Teaches from powerpoint, friendliness very low, exam problems are sometimes harder than ones from the book. I feel he knows his stuff but does a poor job of being a teacher. He's one of those teachers that does not seem to be on your side, if you know what I mean. Do not take him unless absolutely necessary!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MATH311
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Extremely tough prof; the lowest grade on my transcript I have ever gotten, and i'm an honor student. extremely difficult tests, ppt lectures, and endless homework assignments that may or may not contain problems relevent to what happens in class. He definitely challenges how you think, but he is merciless when he grades. Good luck if you have him.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MATH161
• 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:

Dr. Buchanan was a nice professor, but thats about the only good thing I can say here. 90% of our grade came from tests, including the final. The third test he gave us was SUCKISH and the final was a DOOZY. I was lucky enough to get an A in his class, but BEWARE!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CALC1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

do not take him if you have never taken calc before!! he teaches off of a powerpoint, so if you are more traditional do not take him! does not give extra credit or anything of the sort! puts the hardest questions possible on the exams! if you want to take him goodluck, but DON'T!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MATH472
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Work smart, work hard. Robert Buchanan is a machine. If you can handle a tough workload, take him, and you will learn more then any other class that doesn't have Robert Buchanan. If you can't handle it, stay far, far away. You will not be graded on effort, only on results. Contrary to popular belief, he has a sense of humor.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MATH311
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Does not compute. I swear this guy was a robot from his monotonous voice. He taught Calc 3 via power. Let me repeat that he attempted to teach Calc 3 via power point. How do you do teach math with power point. He skipped many steps in examples and took 30 minutes solving a problem while skipping steps.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MATH365
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Ive taken 3 math classes with him the first one i was forced then i started to choose him if you do his old tests youll be fine!! he is wonderful will always help! and do the homework even if it seems like alot but youll be happy when the test rolls around!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MATH311
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Do the old tests! hes a great professor but it will be worl

Rating # 19

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

The rumors are true. Dr. Buchanan is a very hard professor, but he is one of the best I've had (and a really nice guy). He explains things very clearly, posts (his own) detailed solutions to ALL the homework online, and is ALWAYS available. I even emailed him after 9 one night before a test and he got back to me with a detailed and helpful answer.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MATH161
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I dont understand why he is getting so many smiley faces. I have always recieved good grades in math... till him. I don't think he is clear in explaining things, and his tests are hard. I definitly say aviod him at all costs!!!