Robert Darcy - Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK

Professor: Robert Darcy

Department: Political Science

College: Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: STAT2053
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

You will not learn much from his lectures. I taught myself the work from the book. He posts all of the old homework assignments and exams online, which was the only reason I got an A. You have to work hard to learn the material, so if you are willing to do that you will do fine.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: POLS3423
• 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:

Unless you want to work your ass off avoid him. I took his voting and elections class this summer and he doesn't cut down any of the work, gives you an enormous project which you have to complete by the end of the class and is overall just a big pain in the ass. I got an A out of this course, but I feel like Darcy is extremely knowledgeable on his

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: STAT2053
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Had him for STAT. I thought the class was easy, got an A, but I could have done it without a teacher. He was awful, googled most of the answers for assignments. He's also very full of himself, especially since you have to use all of his prior numbers for assignments. I went in wanting to learn something, instead I learned nothing

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: POLSC401
• 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:

I was a student at OSU from 1982 - 1986 and Bob Darcy was THE BEST teacher I had...bar none. The class was statistics with a social science emphasis. I visited him in his office after most classes to better understand the assignments and he was always thorough and helpful in his explanations. I aced this class because of his teaching.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: STAT2000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

If you have anything that falls under ADA take someone else. He was unwilling to help with basic things like notes, I lived at the ADA office. Miserable.

Rating # 6

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Just make him your friend...you will do fine! Don't be a stranger to his office and he will help you as long as you need it. One of the best professors I have had at OSU. Basically, get involved, don't piss him off, pretend to be interested, and you will do fine!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: POLS1113
• 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:

Very first class freshman year and scared me! Absolutely insane amounts of information. Keeps you the entire time, if not longer when he doesn't feel done. Very difficult. Made an A, but only 'cause I busted my butt on the paper. Prob great if you're POLS major and enjoy it, but take someone else for Intro POLS. Not worth the hassel for a Gen.Ed.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: STAT2053
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I had no desire at first to take this class, but he made it really intersting. He really knows his stuff and makes an effort to help you understand it in class. His tests are kind of hard, but if you study you can get an A on them. I would recommend taking his class.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: STAT2103
• 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:

This is overall, the worst professor I have had in my 4 years at OSU...I think he is crazy--no lie! He was unhelpful and you are stuck sittting in his class (for the full period no less) listening to him go on and on about things that have no relation to the class. He is on tenure here so what can you do...NEVER, EVER TAKE HIS CLASS. EVER.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: POLISCI
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

The poor guy actually believes all of the crap he spouts! Easy A because you can blow smoke at him all day and he doesn't recognize that you are yanking his chain. What a dork!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: STAT3113
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Class sucked professor sucked all around horrible

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: STAT2053
• 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: Mandatory

Comment:

I love Dr. Darcy. Although statistics was a hard concept to grasp for me, I am making an A in this class and now understand all of it. He is very fun, and although he does always teach the full class period, he keeps it interesting. I really like him and his class and would reccomend it to any student. However, you need to be ready to work hard

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: STAT
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Um, wow...

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: POL4693
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

No Comments

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: STAT2053
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I thought this class sucked. He was hard to understand and would yell at you in class. I would never recommend it unless you already have a good grip on statistics.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: STATISTIC
• 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:

He is very clear and helpful with statistics

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: STAT2053
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

If you must take a STAT class, DO NOT take 2053. Darcy is crazy! & a horrible teacher.

Rating # 18

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

If you want to take one upper level polysci class that is actually challenging take Darcy, doesn't matter the course. But be warned, he is a flaming liberal and you will be subjected to his world view. Absolute great professor and brilliant scholar.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PS1113
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He knew his stuff, but didn't really get his point across. Just talked for an hour and fifteen minutes

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: STAT2053SOC
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

VERY HARD. WORST MATH CLASS EVER. DONT TAKE IT WITH HIM. HE WRITES NOTES ON THE BOARD LIKE IT IS AN ENGLISH CLASS...SOO WORDY AND DOESNT EXPLAIN THE MATH PROBS. ALSO DOES NOT SHOW YOU HOW TO USE THE CALCULATOR METHODS WHICH ARE EASIER THAN BY HAND..OVERALL HE IS SMART, BUT DOENST SHOW IT.