Vern Hillsman - Purdue University - West Lafayette, West Lafayette, IN

Professor: Vern Hillsman

Department: Engineering

College: Purdue University - West Lafayette, West Lafayette, IN

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MET162
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He's the rudest person ever. Although the class is easy, he doesn't teach and makes you learn it all on yourself with no help from him. If he does help you he downgrades you and makes it seem as if you are stupid.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MET162
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Doesn't teach you the material in class. I've never talked to him when he wasn't extremely rude. He makes you feel stupid every time you ask a question. Tough grader.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MET162
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Work time in class. Homework every class period. Gives help when asked; but rather harsh when he speaks.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MET162
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Super Strict and has a bad attitude. Don't be late or don't skip class or else you will fail. Has no feelings or emotions for anyone or anything. His lectures are helpful, but don't ask questions.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MET162
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Absolutely horrific in his attitude toward teaching. His work is very specific and he is very bad at explaining the material to us. I was coughing up blood and was at the doctor all day and told him I would be gone but I could make up the homework and even take a late grade and he told me without a note from the doctor I wasn't sick.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MET111
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I don't understand the hate for this professor. he is very strict but his is also very clear. his lectures were incredibly helpful. attendance is mandatory. treat him with respect and he'll treat you the same. if you're ever confused then get help from him asap because this material builds off itself and this course is important for later courses!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MET162
• 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:

If you expect to be treated like a human being don't take this professor. He has no remorse for absence or tardiness. He's extremely defensive anytime you ask him any question. Sick? Don't expect to get credit for any of your work. Make sure you turn off cell phones. Don't be late. DON'T TAKE CHAIRS OFF THE DESK.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MET162
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

stickler, no emotion or sense of pity

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MET111
• 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:

Show up everyday, take good notes. Exams aren't difficult if you do well on the homework. He's very clear with what he is looking for. He's a great professor, the homework just takes forever and is never ending.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MET211
• 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:

My favorite instructor at Purdue University. He may be difficulty and give you challenging material, but it's for your greater good. He is an extremely in depth teacher, and he will give you all of the information you need to know for the work. Highly recommended professor.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MET162
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Doesn't matter what answer you get as long as the paper looks pretty. More like a twisted art class than anything math related.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MET211
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Not a bad teacher, but not the best i ever had. Hes pretty strict and straight forward about deadlines and turning stuff in on time. The class is a breeze if you just pay attention. EXPECT to have HW every MWF. The lab reports for this class blow.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MET211
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

You cannot slack off at all in his classes. He expects you to put in a lot of work to earn an A. If you attend class and do all the homeworks you'll be fine. He's willing to help as long as you're doing the work. If you slack off, he has no sympathy. That's because he works like 80 hrs a week. Overall a very good prof and a good guy.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MET162
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The class isn't terribly hard if you just go and do the work. However, as a professor, he's one of the worse ones. He seems to know his stuff, but he just acts too cocky and arrogant. The couple times I asked for help, he seemed like I was bothering him and didn't fully answer my questions.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MET162
• 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:

Does not help his students with problems. Very anal, and gives more homework in this 1 credit course than I have in my 4 credit courses. Overall a very bitter man.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: 162
• 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:

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Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MET212
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

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Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MET162
• 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 dude is nuts. I can't believe anyone could be so close-minded.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MET162
• 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:

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Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MET162
• 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:

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