Dave Rader - Howard Community College, Columbia, MD

Professor: Dave Rader

Department: Computer Science

College: Howard Community College, Columbia, MD

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PHYS101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He's an older professor that knows his stuff, and can teach it in a way others understand. Lectures are light, and for a phys 101 class, the tests could have been much more difficult if he wanted them to be, but they were not that bad.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PHYS101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Rader is a chilled out older gentlemen with some stories to share. Right from the get-go I knew this guy was easy-going and in my corner. At first I thought his lectures would be mind-numbingly boring, but I'll give him credit for having subtle humor and if your paying attention, you'll get more than a few laughs out of it. Really cares

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PHYS101
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Rader is such an amazing professor. He is very patient and makes sure that everyone knows and is comfortable with the material before moving on. Physics is a tough class, but he manages to explain everything very well. Only 10 homework assignments, which are tough, and 3 exams that range from easy to tough. 10/10 would recommend

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PHYS101
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I'm not a native speaker, had physics about 20 years ago in a different country and hated it. So you can imagine my fear. But I got A. The professor is an amazing teacher and great person. I highly recommend taking physics with him.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PHYS101
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

GREAT TEACHER!!!!Truly cares about students, can tell he loves his job. He is very detailed in his teaching and a student can't help but to respect him. "A+" plus teacher.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PHYS101
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Pretty good teacher honestly. Was knowledgeable and helpful in understanding concepts. Helps to take a Bio or Chem class simultaneously. Lots of the same material. Lots of math too. Got over a 100% in the class without reading the textbook, but took good notes and paid attention. The labs are tedious but manageable. Overall would take again.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PHYS101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

This class is more chemistry than physics. Rader is a super nice person. He is very helpful. For example, I needed to clarify a step on a homework problem. Instead of saying a simple answer, he went over the whole problem with me. If you fail this class, it's due to your laziness and not showing up for labs (lab reports!! Just two.).

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PHYS101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Excellent professor. Very organized with syllabus and teaching. Little use of textbook, all materials and exercises were hand-outs. Study guides given out before tests. Expects you to know how to use formulas but not to memorize them. First month was spent on basic mathematics which I think should have been skipped and gone right into physics.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PHYS101
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Best teacher ever!!!!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PHYS107
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

The best teacher I've had at HCC by far! Definitely recommend taking him. Gives bonus points, not too much homework, and is so helpful. Always has lab set up before you get there and cleans up for you too. Amazing guy. Willing to help his students get a good grade.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PHYS107
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Best professor ever! He is super nice and really cares about each and every student. Gives out study guides for every test. Study what is on there, and you will get an A on the exams. Gives a lot of bonus questions, and answers all questions when needed! Loved him!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PHYS101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Mr. Rader is the best college professor I've ever had! He is so kind and helpful...he always had our lab materials set up for us before we even got to lab so we the whole learning process would be easier! He explains the concepts in an easy-to-understand way and gives lots of in-class examples to make sure you understand. I highly recommend him!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PHYS101
• 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:

Mr Rader is the best. With the handouts and reviews it is very hard to fail this class. He will go over things in lecture and lab. Office hours always there for help.He breaks it down for you to understand. I really enjoy his class.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PHYS106
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Absolutely LOVED Mr. Rader!! He is the sweetest man who always makes us interested in the subject and is always willing to go out of his way to help us. Definitely take this class with him! He makes it easy and fun to learn and he lets you use notecards on the exams AND he gives out formula sheets. Awesome guy.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PHYS107
• 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:

Funny, helpful, eager to teach, loves to interact with students. majorly helps with labs. prints any handouts needed. listens to class about tests. just pay attention and do homework and labs and you will be fine.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PHYS101
• 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:

Best professor I have had in college yet! Teaches very well so you understand everything, and prints out what we reviewed in class. He helps you out with anything you need if your stuck on a problem, and will sit down with you and work through it until you understand. Make sure you take the lab with him also. A+++

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PHYS101
• 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:

If you show up for class, do your homework correctly, and study a little for his tests, you will do fine! He makes it almost impossible for you to fail. He puts EVERYTHING he hands out on CE6 and gives you tons of study guides and example problems. He's also an adorable older man :) The only thing I would recommend - do not take lab with Jefferies.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: CMSY105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Rader is well versed in the subject matter and if you are able to follow along during lecture, read the homework assignments and select a great lab partner. You will do fine in his class.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: CMSY105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

His class is very good and fairly easy to pass if you pay attention, do homework and read the review sheets. You'll learn a ton of stuff you didn't know about PC's and all this information is usable in the real world. Very informative, up to date and supportive of the students.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: CMSY105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher!! Really makes you interested in the field and makes you want to go farther.