Robert McDermott - Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR

Professor: Robert McDermott

Department: Social Science

College: Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: SOC204
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

One of the worst teaching styles I have ever experienced. He literally required everyone to copy what he said in class word for word, memorize it, and then regurgitate it word for word on the midterms. It was not enjoyable. I can't believe that professors like this can get away with caring so little about their students' learning.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: SOC430
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Enjoyed his Sociology of Aging class a few years back. You just have to learn how to take his tests and then the class is easy, short essay answers and use examples, even if they are made up stories. He does NO want you to regurgitate definitions (which I found out on the first test). Overall interesting class and he was funny and liked to joke.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: SOC430
• 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:

JUVENILE DELINQUENCY & SOCIOLOGY OF AGING: This guy is ridiculous! I had to hardest time in both his classes. I could get an A, but because the tested must be his words, word for word, it was hard. Which is weird since he says that EVERYONE gets an A or B... He's VERY liberal which is fine, but hard to understand the other side of things.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: SOC432
• 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:

Not a good professor. I am offended by some inappropriate comment he makes weekly...always as a so-called joke. I wonder if he doesn't pay attention to what comes out of his mouth? Lastly, EVERY week he alludes to younger women dating older men and how he is in his prime...Ewwwww! Not funny, very creepy.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: SOC204
• 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:

Terrible professor, covers hardly anything in the time. His curriculum is basically him telling boring stories of his childhood and pushing his extremely liberal views onto you. One of the worst Professors I've had at OSU.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: SOC201
• 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:

Seems like a decent enough guy - if he would stop talking long enough to find out. Very opinionated, will generally hate you if you disagree with him. Also tests are a b*tch with this guy; if you aren't too hot at taking essay tests, DO NOT take his classes.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: SOC201
• 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:

worst teacher ever. Just talks about himself and forces his liberal views upon you.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: SOC439
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

If you want a entry level 400 class take this. Skim topics only never dives deep into anything. Half the class is him telling retarded stories of his past and listening to other students tarded stories. Easy grade but bring something to stay awake with.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: SOC201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Terrible. He requires a very expensive book, yet I would consider the book to be very optional. In fact I never opened it. Tests are entirely based on memorization and based off extensive notes you better hope you took. If you befriend him you get an A, if you don't expect a C or lower

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: SOC204
• 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:

He is a funny guy but he really really needs to work on his hand writing half of the time I can't make out what he is writing and the Biggest Negative for me was his tests His first Midterm Kicked my a**... I've taken other soc classes Like Soc 312 gotten an A. He just put to much material on his midterms all Purely memorization I didn't feel like

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: SOC204
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

If you are into memorizing, take this class. Subjective grader, on if he knows who you are or not, or if you talk to him (and openly stated it in class). Lots of "old stories" he wants you to listen to. The tests are based on how well you memorize the stuff on the board. No other points or assignments. So 3 tests determine your grade.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: SOC204
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Avoid at all costs! I do NOT recommend taking this class from Bob. Lectures are dry, and test are based on lectures and are a horrible (fill in the blank/short answer) Nothing in this class "promotes" learning, however it does promote memorization. "Bob" is lazy, just 2 midterms and a final. Uses Chalk and board. No Bb. Doesn't like office visits.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: SOC448
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

No Comments

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: SOC437
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

It seems he is BORED of teaching. Don't bother buying text, as he rarely refers to it. ALL of his tests are directly from lectures. Just memorize everything he writes down on the board and you will get an A.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: SOC439
• 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:

Not a great prof. He's BURNED-OUT. Kept referring to his pay cut a few years back. Can be condescending. 2 Midterms and final. No extra credit, no projects, no papers. Just show up to class, take notes, listen to his so-so stories of old hippy days. Grade is based on memorizing lecture highlights. Don't bother buying TEXT. Somehow I pulled an A.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: SOC204
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

His class and lectures were interesting, but I found the tests to be crazily hard. They are all short answer, which some matching. He doesnt believe in multiple choice exams which kinda sucks. Great professor, crappy tests.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: SOC204
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I loved this class! It was very important that you attend class b/c examples are important on tests and these couldn't always be pulled from the reading. No mult ch all short answer on but he told you exactly the format and material, you just needed to study that stuff to do very well! He is a very passionate about sociology.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: SOC204
• 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:

He is a good teacher, is leactures are fun to listen to till you get to the first midterm and he hits you with all this stuff that your supposed to know. Plus all his tests are complety short answer! no mutlipial choice!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: SOC430
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Extremely passionate about race and ethnicity. He knows his stuff. Write down everything that he puts on the board and memorize it. His tests were majority based on in class notes.

Rating # 20

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

He is very, very hard but you learn a lot, so only take his classes if you are willing to work hard and are interested in the subject matter!