Richard P McKee - Pasadena City College, Pasadena, CA

Professor: Richard P McKee

Department: Chemistry

College: Pasadena City College, Pasadena, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CHEM22
• 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:

richard mckee passed away on april 23, 2011. he will be missed.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CHEM22
• 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:

He is the best professor I have ever met. Dont look the other guys' comments. Maybe McKee used to be not good, but McKee is a good professor now. I have taken McKee's Chem 22 and 1A, I got 1A and 1B. So take this class, and u will pass.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CHEM22
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

hardly ever lectures. not helpful. talks down to students. thinks he's funny, but no one laughs at his jokes. if you have not taken a science class in a while, do not take him. you'll regret it. there are plenty of other chem teachers who are more willing to help their students.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CHEM22
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

On many a day he would verbally abuse and belittle certain students. He would make innapropriate jokes and made a few people cry and quite a few almost cry... He yelled a lot and was never very clear on the directions for labs. The lectures were very limited, only about 30 minutes for what should've been 2.5 hours atleast

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CHEM22
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

it's better if you took chemistry before, i never took it, and needed two tutors to get me somewhat passing. i ended up dropping anyway. but he DOES recycle old tests/quizzes. questions hardly change. easy A if you know someone who took the class before. but, i don't recommend this teacher if you never took chem.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CHEM22
• 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:

His ego is as vast as the universe and he's unbelievably condescending, which I could even tolerate if he demonstrated effective teaching methods. Instead, he tells you everything you need is in the book and barely lectures. He leaves the lab frequently and for long periods of time, so if you have a question, you're screwed.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CHEM22
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He's a good prof! If you are hard-working and review after each class session for like 20 min, you will get an A.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CHEM22
• 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:

Don't know what you guys are talking about. I got a A in his chem 22, and I BARELY used any time outside class. You can do all you study and hw in the lab, and that's enough.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CHEM22
• 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:

If you want to learn he has all the answers. If you want to be given the knowledge then this is not the class "Chemistry is about critical thinking" even the most idiotic people can learn this cause it is all about how much you put into it. The more you give your time the more McKee gives his.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

i got the right answer on a test and the right units and method and i got 3 out of 4 b/c i didnt write mL on ONE of my conversions but the rest i did, this other guy who is white and kisses ass got the answer completely wrong, didnt sovle for it the completely right way, and still got 2 out of 4 points. a little imbalanced dont you think?

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1B
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor McKee is not THAT bad. He is intimidating but if you study and listen to his lectures, which are for the most part clear, you should be able to get a decent grade. His quizes are definitely harder than the exams. Not a very consistent grader.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: CHEM22
• 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:

he looks down on students and is impossible to talk to. dont even try to talk to him. and it is so true, he will talk of variable ammounts of points from different students, randomly. if i hadnt already taken chem i would have failed because he seriously cannot teach. do urself a favor and dont take him....

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1B
• 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:

if you and other students make the same mistake on the same problem,he would take 1point from student a,2pt from student b,even no pt from student c.he's so unfair.if a problem worth8pt,he would take off up to4pt because your units is wrong.so bad,keep away from him

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1B
• 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:

he is bad.he doesn't lecture,i dont knw what's he doing in class.you have to read the book by yourself,taking his class is almost self-study.you are just wasting time in his lecture.i dont know how can a college hire these kinda teacher.his test and quizes are kinda hard.he deducts a lot of points,anf it depend on his mood.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1B
• 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:

hes bad. discriminate asian. not fair for everyone. do not take him. do not!!!!!!!!!!he try his best to lower everyone grade, even though all students are good at study. hate him

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1B
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

the worst teacher in the world!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!don not take him. he just like take off your points.if he doesnt like you.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1A
• 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:

Hes really not so bad... he can seem rude but he is actually approachable and willing to help. hes rude but study and ASK QUESTIONS, and READ before lecture. If you ask questions, he will answer, just don't expect him to do ALL the work for you. I got an A last semester, just make sure you are prepared for quizzes/tests!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: CHEM1A
• 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:

I'v taken all his classes for chemistry. He can come off rude and abrasive, but once you get passed that he is a wonderful professor. He likes to see people try to understand the material and not just memorize or copy. I got an A in his chem 1A class. His quizzes were harder than the exams, but he is very helpful and will answer your questions.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: CHEM22
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

PLEASE do not take from this teacher, he is so arrogant and acts so high above his students which we all thought was funny since he is teaching at a City College. Not Helpful, impossible test and i mean impossible. Most of us had to drop and I am a 4.0 student. Total Jerk wish they could fire him. If u rock at Chem go 4 it. if not RUN!

Rating # 20

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

McKee is a great professor. I've taken him twice and have really enjoyed his classes. HIs quizzes are difficult, but his exams are fairly simple. Anyone who tries can get an A in his class