Ronald J. Hartranft - Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA

Professor: Ronald J. Hartranft

Department: Engineering

College: Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MECH02
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

class wasn't bad, prof. doesn't teach a whole lot. helps if you have the questions, but otherwise, you have to learn the material yourself. Good class if you are on his good side, probably not so if you aren't.

Rating # 2

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Ronald Hartranft is an evil person. I don't say that as a joke. I’ve had the misfortune of knowing and working with him for a couple years and he is the anti-christ. He’s a terrible teacher and an awful person that would love to see you fail. He holds grudges and is very manipulative. If you take him, stay out of his way and be a nameless student.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MECH2
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He's a disaster, rambles off a lot of the time. Very unclear lectures. Our section had to be curved up to the average versus other professors for the same course. Downright poor teacher.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MECH103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This was the required ME for EE's back in 1980. Only class I ever failed at LU- didn't teach anything, just babbled on. Ended up taking it again over the summer, and got an A- so maybe it wasn't me?

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MECH2
• 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:

seeing as this is the 2nd time i took mech 2, he made the course unbelievably clear and easy when before i didnt understand a thing. and he was funny so get over it.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MECH12
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is terrible. Also he is paranoided that ALL the students are cheating. He usally will accuse 2 or 3 students a semester of cheating without any real proof. This guy is kinda crazy

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MECH12
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Often goes off-topic, willing to answer questions. The course is pretty straight-forward, tests aren't bad, but on the projects everyone gets the same C+ grade. See him instead of other profs to get your tests regraded.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MECH012
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

very arrogant. if you go to ask him for help he will try to make you feel stupid. he enjoys showing his students that he is much smarter than they are. overall a nice guy, but make sure you dont discuss mech with him because he def. knows his stuff and wants to show you that you dont

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: DESIGN
• 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:

No Comments

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MECH2
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Very easy if you follow the rules, teaches you the major points, but you're going to have to read to do very well. Gives bonus points and homework hints that are very helpful. Class overall is easy and somewhat entertaining.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MECH2
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Hartfraft is the worst teacher i have ever had in my life. But i don't think i can even call him that because he doesn't teach. He accused me of copying because i used the same kind of paper as someone. Avoid him at all costs.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MECH12
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

No Comments

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MECH2
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Probably the worst teacher I've ever had. I've done better by teaching myself. Has a habit of teaching material after homework is due. Often leaves problems unanswered

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MECH2
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

The WORSTE professor at Lehigh Bar-None!!!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MECH2
• 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:

This guy is a nut-case. He does not teach!! I don't understand how guys like these can be professors. He makes most boring jokes. He is the worst professor I have ever taken class with. Stupid guy who should stop teaching immediately.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MECH212
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Definately knows his mechanical engineering but sometimes hard to communicate with.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MECH2
• 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:

worst ME professor, teaches material after HW on it is due, takes points off if your vector tips don't touch perfectly and other petty things. Avoid at all costs!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MECH12
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

No Comments

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MECH2
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

teaches decent, does plenty of examples, but is extremely helpful in a one on one teaching setting, draw lots of diagrams get A+ on homework

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MECH2
• 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:

awful teacher, if you don't follow the 'rules' you'll do poorly, seriously try to change sections if you get him