Robert Helgeland - University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth, Dartmouth, MA

Professor: Robert Helgeland

Department: Engineering

College: University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth, Dartmouth, MA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ECE441443
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He will cancel at least two weeks of classes every semester. Always puts up notes online although they don't help a ton. Google and the book are the way to pass the class. 90% chance you get a take home final.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ECE211
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Easily the worst prof I've EVER had. been in class for a month and he's showed a total of 3 times. If he was a student he would be kicked out. Didn't even show the first week. Even when he is here, he gets the class sidetracked and we completely loose a sense of where we are in the example. DON'T TAKE EVER! Prepare to read the text.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ECE201ECE441
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Very nice if you can't pass his class do yourself a favor and change majors to lib arts. Easiest prof in engineering department and won't fail you unless you deserve it.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: EGR101
• 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: Mandatory

Comment:

Easily the worst teacher I have have since I began any form of schooling. Doesn't teach you a single thing. The first test is easy simply because its basic adding and multiplying. After that the tests are impossible, no study guides are given and he doesn't go over what will be on the tests at all. Trick questions only. Impossible to prepare for.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: EGR101
• 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:

Worst professor I have had so far. Treats students like little kids. The first test was fairly easy, but the second test was extremely hard. The class average was a 65. He puts things on the tests that the students have never seen before. I would not recommend this class to anyone. Stay AWAY at all costs.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ECE201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Probably the worst professor I have taken so far. He is horrible at explaining and goes off topic nearly every class. You really have to teach yourself the course. He has little to no communication with the TA's for the labs and homework. Only positives; exams and labs aren't TOO difficult and he MAY give a take home exam. Still do not recommend.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ECE201
• 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:

His tests are based of 8th edition of the book. All he does is go over powerpoints all class. Not worth going to class, you have to teach yourself the topic. You can ask questions but very easy explanations. Altogether he gives preety easy exams and you can't fail, its impossible.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ECE201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is the worst professor I've ever had. So obnoxious and rambles on about nothing instead of teaching. I learned from the book not him. He's supposed to be teaching circuit theory instead talks about wagons for a half hr

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ECE442
• 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:

One of the easiest professors at the University, I can't believe all of the complaints. If you think he is a difficult teacher you should consider changing your major to business or liberal arts. The guy is the man, exams are easy and hw is very doable. If you apply yourself you can't fail his class.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ECE201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

bad

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ECD201
• 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:

He is not that bad of a teacher. He is almost always available outside of class. When I called to say I was going to miss a lab he decided to set up regular makeup days for the whole class. He helped us with the lab very thoroughly when we did not understand. He is good teacher. All these other people who can't handle him are in the wrong major.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: EGR101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Garbage teacher. He refuses to help you or teach you anything. If you ask for help, he is very condescending about it. You basically have to learn everything by yourself or through his TA. Highly unrecommended.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: EGR101
• 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:

Isengard, yes that old place place that just makes you feel deppressed. Please dont take this class unless you have prior knowledge or you most likely (60% chance) will fail and (100% chance) will want to kill someone.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ECE201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

His slides are very boring and in one case displays wrong information. The class would be better if he didn't just read from slides. Rather easy grader, his tests are pretty straightforward if you understand the material. Homework is hard.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: EGR101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Goes off on random topics especially when you look for extra help. Treats students like babies for everyday stuff/expects electrical engineers for coursework. Assigned size 10 font, single spaced, one page double sided essa-why you should not talk in class. DIY Electrical Engineering,do even bother asking questions, sometimes he refused to answer.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: EGR101
• 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:

Pretty bad teacher. Tests are really hard and most of it he briefly covers in class and expects you to know it in and out. He's not too tough of a grader for tests, but he does a poor job doing it and makes a lot of mistakes. Do not recommend at all, good luck if you got him.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: EGR101
• 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:

Horrible horrible professor. Doesnt teach you anything im half way threw the semester and only passing because of a study group. Is trying to make us write an essay cuz he cant control the class and they talk to much. Overall tool bag dont not take him. He was my last resort and now i want to stick a sharp stick in my eye. Very unfriendly very unhe

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: EGR101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This guy's a ****ing tool. Do NOT take his course. Ever. If you have to for your major, you're in the wrong major.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: EGR101
• 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:

Overall average professor.He talks to the board most of the class. You have to pay attention, don't sleep in class.Hates when you talk in class, and treats you like you are stupid. Not available to help you outside of class. Problems are on test that he does not cover. Independent studying is a must, make sure to do the homework, it really helps!!!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: EGR101
• 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:

He cannot teach for his life. he thinks he know the field but he is very mistaken. he will digress for far too long and he will treat you like a 5 year old. unless you know the subject i would not recommend this guy.