Bill Darling - Hudson Valley Community College, Troy, NY

Professor: Bill Darling

Department: Engineering

College: Hudson Valley Community College, Troy, NY

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CIVL236
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Nice guy, but that doesn't translate into good or even adequate teaching. The fact that he teaches anything other than college forum not only shocks but disturbs me. When he's not teaching directly from the book, he has his Facebook or a student's on overhead. All knowledge obtained in all classes I have taken with him has been self taught by text.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CIVL236
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He is too busy trying to make terrible jokes instead of actually teach the material for the class. He reads straight out of the book all the time so you really don't learn much from him. His class drags on and he does not teach well.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CIV234
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

CAUTION! WARNING! DANGER! Captain Niker! Meow

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CIVL236
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

CAUTION! WARNING! DANGER! How can this professor win and excellence in teaching and not be willing to help with the subject but instead gets lunch or tries to find Dr. LaPlante. Most was self taught. nice guy. means well. MEOW!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CIVL101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Prof D. is very good at teaching the subject, and as he says him self, he's smarter than he looks. He is always willing to help and does his best to make sure everyone is included in the class, and yes he does use a lot of corney jokes.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CIVL236
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He means well. he really does. Nice guy, but dam this class draggs. He will spend 3 weeks "teaching" us a subject that should take MAYBE an hour. It'll be a struggle to pay attention in this class so bring other homework you can work on.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CIVIL101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He has corny jokes. His tests are pretty easy. When it comes to helping he does help but gets frustrated very easily if you don't understand what he's trying to say or do. He's doesn't teach the material very well.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CIVIL101
• 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:

He is an awesome teacher. Yes he has some corny jokes, but means well. All you have to do is show up for class and labs. Class is an easy A.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CIVIL236
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Spends all his time telling stories...not going to learn much here.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CIVIL200
• 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 full of funny jokes follewed by crickets

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CIVL224
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He is a good teacher, but he doesn't know much about estimating. he was excellent in statics, but estimating is NOT his course. If you want to get something out of estimating (other than demolition derby and facebook), take it with someody else.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: CIVIL112
• 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:

its a good deal

Rating # 13

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

This man makes the “Nutty Professor” seem tame! Sign up, strap yourself in, and get ready for an out of the ordinary learning experience. Not only will you learn, but you’ll really enjoy yourself along the way. For a memorable learning journey â€" Professor Darling is a master! Thank you Professor.

Rating # 14

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Prof. Darling is the****. He knows the classes he teaches very well. He can also find a unique way of transmitting important squirrel**** to his students. He is always trying to make his students lives easy whether in class or explaining about transferring options. Ohh... and by the way I will beat him in the derby. Mr. Ryan Arold w/ the Dildomat

Rating # 15

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Outstanding! never a dull moment here folks!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HYDROLICS
• 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:

has a very unusual, but also very effective teaching style! If you can't pass his courses it's your own fault.

Rating # 17

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Unusual but highly effective teaching style! It will be your own fault if you don't learn in his class. This Professor is a real sleeper. You'll learn about things you never even thought about and then some...:)) This man has the knack to teach just about anything. He sure changed my mind!

Rating # 18

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

This guy is so good he could teach Hydraulics to a kindergardener

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: DAR
• 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:

good guy, very helpful....loves his derby cars

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: CIVL236
• 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:

Makes learning Primavera fun and enjoyable, although his projects are sorta tough! Overall one of the best teachers at the school.