Kevin Gallagher - Boston University

Professor: Kevin Gallagher

Department: TBD

College: Boston University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PERG120
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Very Understanding and makes sure all are enjoying his class, makes class interesting so all focus. Helps you a lot. A great teacher

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: IR292
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This is a required course for IR majors. I learned a lot and am glad I took it with Gallagher. He's a good lecturer and tests are doable.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: IR292
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Gallagher is amazing! He clearly explains things in lecture and will go over important stuff multiple times. He is very knowledgable. If you do all of the assignments and go to lecture you will fin fine in this course

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: IR292
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

The IR department has many high quality professors, and I would not rank Gallagher among them. In comparison, he simply is not their equal. He prefers to talk about subjects that interest him rather than concepts, which left a non economics person like me left not understanding a thing. I found him unapproachable and arrogant.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: IR292
• 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:

Professor Gallagher is awesome! I'm not a huge fan of econ, but he made it bareable to listen to and was really helpful. His choice of TAs, on the otherhand, were quite weak. If you have any questions, he is more than happy to set up a time with you to go over anything. Great professor and nice guy, all around.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: IR292
• 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:

The million dollar book was EXTREMELY helpful and Kevin is very funny. Its a good combination: a good book and slides (he post the slides) plus a hilarious professor that will make you laugh. He is like another student who knows how our mind works to understand..

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: IR421
• 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:

I love Gallagher... I can honestly say he was extremely laid back, sweet and caring.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: IR292
• 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 knows his students dont care about economics, so he makes it as painless as possible. I went in ready to hate the class and left loving it.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: GE597
• 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 professor at BU. It would be inconceivable for someone to not like Gallagher. He is funny, incredibly smart, and great at stimulating interest. He explains concepts crystal clear too. I didn't have all prereqs and didn't suffer one bit because he's so good. The class is amazing too, highly recommend it.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: IR292
• 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:

Gallagher is awesome! He totally knows that no one in the class is that interested in economics, but he still makes it as interesting as possible. Micro and macro are prereqs for this, and I hated those two classes, but I actually enjoyed this one. As far as difficulty, it kind of balanced out, because the midterm was easy and the final was hard.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: IR292
• 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:

Decent class for non economic IR majors, doesn't force graphs and math...midterm was quite doable but the final was very difficult...however i also felt that i had a disadvantage cause half the class had the TA in discussions who could barely speak english while the other half had captain america of economics for discussion

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: IR292
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Gallagher was awesome. All IR students have to take this class and he understands that none of us really want to be there but actually makes the material interesting. Does his best to help you do well. He's the best professor for this class.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: IR292
• 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:

I can't even imagine taking this class with another professor. Gallagher did his best to make sure his students understood the material. The final was especially tough, but he tries to help you, not hurt you. Liked it more than I expected.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: EE304
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Laid back and engaging, I definitely recommend him. Don't need to worry about exact dates or figures, just know the concepts. Exams are from lectures though the readings backed up what was talked about in class. Smaller class would have been better; no real opportunity for class discussion.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: EE304
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Gallagher is awesome. So funny and chill, he will really make you feel relaxed in class. The exams are easy if you pay attention in class and the topics covered are really interesting if you care about the environment. Definitely an awesome class and excellent professor. Highly recommended.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: IR292
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

hes a cutie pie...nice guy. knows a lot. interesting stories help make econ a little bit less boring. exams are surprisingly tough