William Riley - University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth

Professor: William Riley

Department: TBD

College: University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MUS101
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Riley is a really nice guy, but this class was definitely a little trickier than some people probably expected. You really have to study to do well on the exams, however if you put in the work you'll be fine.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MUS109
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This professor is not for fragile people who cannot handle anything. Not only that, but sometimes the class content was difficult to understand even after I had utilized resources and studied. Be prepared to grow a thick skin he has and continues to make students cry! This review is not meant to be negative.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MUS101
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Easy class if you pay attention and take notes. I didn't buy the active listening guide, I just wrote everything down and did well on the tests. However, the class is extremely boring and sometimes really confusing if you've never analyzed music or played an instrument.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MUS101
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

- Only grades you for 3 test and one concert report - about 80 people in the one lecture hall - unless you like music or know music don't take - I came to every class, took notes and payed attention and still did poorly.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MUS101
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

It was easy for me because I played piano for 7 years. The tests are pretty easy if you actually took notes and listened in class! He gives you a term paper on concerts you have to go too and he takes attendance there too.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MUS117
• 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:

This is single handedly the nicest guy I have ever met in my entire life. He's also extremely helpful across all levels of music experience. If you have or want to take music, take his class without a doubt

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MUS101
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Hes a really nice professor who doesn't ask for much. You literally just sit in class, listen to what he says and the music he plays, along with some notes. It was a pretty easy class. He is also very passionate about music which makes the class a bit better. Sometimes he even plays for the class. I def recommend him !He's easy, nice, and you learn

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MUS101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

If you want to learn about music and are not just looking for an easy grade, DO NOT TAKE HIS CLASS. The listening questions he gives on tests and in class would make a musician sick. The questions normally have 2 or 3 correct answers but only 1 is "correct", OR none of the answers are actually correct. He single-handedly pushes kids away from music

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MUS101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He is such a great professor! Really cares about what he teaches & music in general. Easy class but interesting at the same time.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MUS101
• 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:

Absolutely amazing professor, loves his music and an amazing guitarist! Plays a few times for class which is pretty cool. Simple intro to music. One concert report :)

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MUS101
• 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:

best music teacher i ever had. he's so nice and helpful. he knows what he's talking about and is passionate about what he's teaching. this class is worth taking.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MUS101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Great professor. Obviously loves what he teaches and teaches it well. Tests are easy and based off of notes and based off of the cd part of the book. Exams are half listening and half questions-all multiple choice. Has in class concerts which can be used for the concert report. And adorable! :)

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MUS101
• 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 awesome. I bought my book used and it was missing the cd i needed and he let me use his for the whole semester. His 3 tests are half listening and half written and the listening questions are available to you exactly if you use your cds. Hes awesome TAKE THIS CLASS!!!!!!!!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MUS101
• 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:

His Music 101 course is an easy A. Riley is a great guy and makes things interesting most of the time (of course, the class can get boring at times). Buy the book for the CDs it comes with. If you study off of the listening guides, you will ace the exams. Reading is not entirely necessary as long as you go to class and takes notes.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MUS101
• 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:

If you are a music student he will love you, if not you will be talked down to. If he sees you arriving late or catches you texting during concert days he will lose it.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MUS109
• 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:

Professor Riley is a great teacher. He's very nice and helpful if you're having trouble. He's easy to talk to and a very engaging and talented musician.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MUS101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He is a great teacher who keeps the class active and involved. I was never bored in the class.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MUS101
• 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:

Prof. Riley is awesome. Kind of a boring class but such an easy A. He's really into every class. Makes tests easy for you. Attend class at take some notes, and use the study guide he gives you before each test.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MUS101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

kind of a boring class but its an easy A and prof. riley is a nice guy. not worth buying the book but you probably will need to use classical.com which comes with the book. tests are multiple choice and you have to write a concert report but its easy basically all opinion.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MUS101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He is very into the class and I found at least some parts interesting. Concerts were cool and I didn't mind listening to classical music. Great GPA booster. Nice guy overall.