Dr. McClaugherty - University of Texas at Tyler, Tyler, TX

Professor: Dr. McClaugherty

Department: Science

College: University of Texas at Tyler, Tyler, TX

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1311
• 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:

Really hard professor. Sometimes he confuses, explaining concepts in ways much harder than necessary. He has really high expectation on the dedication level for this class. Really tough but really teaches you. You come out of his class an expert in the subject. Great professor, if you want to learn chemistry definitely take him.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I had him for Gen Chem I Lab. He's pretty fair in grading. I had no interest in chem, but it actually wasn't that bad. I like that he explains the lab before we begin, and he is really helpful if you ask him. He's very passionate about chemistry and really wants you to learn. If you study and read the procedure before class, you should do fine.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1311
• 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 took his class over the summer, and almost everyone in his class now has to repeat it. He's not very clear in a lot of his lectures. He offers to help, but he's not very clear and leaves you even more confused than you were before you asked for help.

Rating # 4

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Difficult class, but he can help if you ask him about it. He teaches in a way as to make it hard to pick up and learn, so expect to study; great guy - if you get to know him.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ORGANICIILAB
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Beware: most labs last past 6:00 at the earliest. Tests are unreasonably difficult too. Class avg can be a 40% and he still won't curve. You can be fully prepared and still get surprised with many questions that were hardly given a mention. Be prepared to fight for a B.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ORGANIC
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Tough material; so naturally the professor does not get too high of ratings. If you want to be prepared for chem on entrance exams he is the guy to take. If you are not very chemistry prone, stay away!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ORGANIC
• 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:

No Comments

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ORGANIC
• Grade Received: 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:

I had him briefly in Organic and it was EXTREMELY tough to follow him. I had to retake it for health reasons and this year, with Dr. Gray, it is MUCH easier to understand.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I took Dr. Mc for General Chemistry, and it is VERY HARD. He teaches so fast, you have to think, what did I get myself into. I plan to go into the medical field, and learning Chemistry will help you on the MCAT, but I can't learn it, if I have to teach myself. He is a nice guy, but he teaches on the graduate level.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ORGANICCHEM
• 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:

He is a great guy, but he teaches at a graduate level and is very very hard. I was in Organic 1 with about 80 students and when I took Organic 2 there was only 13. I have known people who have taken Organic chem. 3 times. That should tell you something about how he teaches...DONT TAKE HIM AT ALL

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ORGANICCHEM
• 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:

Had a 4.0 (as a science major) till I had him for Organic, failed the first time, D the 2nd. If you are not a chemistry major, avoid him like the plague. He does not teach, he expects you to learn it all from the book. If you are weak in chemistry...DO NOT TAKE HIM!!!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ORGANIC
• 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:

BLAH!!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ORGANIC2
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Organic 2 is much harder than Orgainc 1. He is willing to help, but it is a struggle to keep up with the pace. A tough class, but a generally good teacher.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: GENERALCHEM
• 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:

His class is probably the hardest class I ever took and I've taken many. When I took it I remember him putting people down for what he essentially was saying was not enough effort given that their parents were paying for it. I found that insulting given that I pay my own way and work full time.

Rating # 15

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Dr. McClaugherty is a very hard professor and gives extremely tough tests. However, his tests are fair and he gives extra points AND a curve on all of his tests. He is a very entertaining lecturer. Be prepared to study many, many hours and you will be successful in his class. Overall, a good prof.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CHEM13123342
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He was hard in General Chem II but I survived, I found him much harder in Organic and did not make a very good grade because he messed up too many times and was unclear about several things

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: CHEM3342
• 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 teaches so hard and he doesn't waste any minutes. nobody teaches chemistry better than him. If you really want to learn you need to take him. after taking his class i'm even thinking to change my major into chemistry. Every exam he give us 10 point extra cradit and also partial cradit. cool

Rating # 18

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Chemistry is Hard! This teacher can help, but you have to be willing to give effort. TJC is right down the road for those that don't want to learn as much and can't handle his teaching style!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: CHEM2
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

not a good prof to take.....these smiley faces are all from chem majors....if you need the class take it some where else,.... his course sucks

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: CHEMGEN
• 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:

Got a good grade and worked hard but hated every second. Went to him for help and he was rude. He also stood up in front of the class and chasised us for struggling with some math and announced "My son in Boy Scouts does harder math than this."