Bill Eckert - Hudson Valley Community College

Professor: Bill Eckert

Department: TBD

College: Hudson Valley Community College

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: BADM220
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Excellent professor. Doesn't hand out extra credit because he wants students to work hard and think clearly - avoiding mistakes and making extra credit pointless. It's either wrong or it's right. Work hard and make sure everything you write down is correct. Nice guy and explains everything. If you are unsure, ask. If you fail, it's 100% your fault.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: BADM220
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I was worried about taking statistics but Professor Eckert made the class very clear. His tests are short and getting one thing wrong can mess with the grade. However, there are many tests and if you do well on all the others you shouldn't be worried about doing poorly on a prior test.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: BADM220
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He's funny, you just have to have a sense of humor

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: BADM220500
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Statistics was the hardest class I had ever taken. Mr. Eckert's availability for office hours was the key factor in me passing. It was like having a personal tutor. if you put in the extra effort to get help from him, he will do anything to help you. If you don't put in the effort, then you will get the grade you deserve.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: BADM220
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Anyone who bad-mouths this guy probably didn't pass his class because they didn't study. Listen in class, ask questions, and STUDY! If you just show up and don't take notes, go home and study, you won't pass. It's as simple as that. He make things very simple and is willing to help you on his extra credit assignments. Steve Salisbury - Spring '16

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: BADM220
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Pros -a very relaxing and laid back class -as other have said, he is somewhat funny and offers minimal extra credit Cons -limited questions on tests and NO partial credit (you may say that's ok but when a silly mistake is made, you automatically lose 50% especially when there is only 2 questions ) -no dedicated review day(s) for tests

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: BADM220
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I took him for QBA and Statistics. Got an A in both classes & there's a clear reason why. Mr. Eckert doesn't teach like a normal math teacher, he makes you understand the logic behind the equations rather than simply plugging in. The homework is optional but DO IT, if you do and go to class, you will be fine. Always there to help & great humor too.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: BADM220
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I have taken Professor Eckert back to back semesters for both QBA and now Statistics. I elected to take another course with him because his class is a pleasant retreat from the constant droning on of boring Professors. He throws in jokes and anecdotes to keep class fun. I HATE math, but the classes I took with him were two of my favorites at HV.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: BADM220
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This is by far my favorite teacher this semester. He will not hand you a "A" but he cares, explains everything clearly and is always willing to give extra help if needed. If you show up to class and do all the work he assigns I promise you will do fine. Sometimes he may seem tough but he is always fair and gives you plenty of chances to succeed.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: BADM220
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I don't understand why people think this class is hard. If you show up to class and pay attention, plus do the homework you will have no problems. Professor likes to break everything down and explain everything before he does examples on the board. Stop blaming professors for not handing out A's and making you do the work and earning one.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: BADM220
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took his stats class and he over complicated it. I was so lost. His tests are difficult because theyre usually like 2 questions so if you get one wrong, then youve failed it with a 50%. I ended up taking a w in his class. Now that Ive swiched to a different teacher this semester (Donna Mccart), I have an A.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: BADM220
• Grade Received: F
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

The guy is great. His teaching ways are horrible, his humor is so dry only he laughs at his jokes, he says all the material is easy and we should be able to understand it. It gets annoying after a while.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: BADM220
• Grade Received: F
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Terrible, test ever week. No review or study sheet. Do not take this class with this professor. Avoid at all cost.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: BADM220
• Grade Received: D+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This guy is horrible, his teaching ways do not work with this generation. Who gives a new assignment the days before tests? I rather not even go to that class but if I don't then I miss the notes.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: BADM220
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's a great guy don't get me wrong. But he makes you feel like you're dumb by saying how easy the problems are. It gets real old real fast.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: BADM220
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Stats isnt easy and lectures can be dull. Show up to every class on time, do the homework until you fully understand, and attend his office hours; chances are you will get a good grade. Dont get mad at him for your failure when he is so willing to help. Ask questions. His lectures and methods are easier to understand than the book.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: BADM220
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Do the Homework. It only takes 3-4 problems to understand how to do everything, and that is all he gives! His tests aren't long, because there isn't much material on them. He also gives you a cheat sheet to bring into the tests. There is no reason you shouldnt do well if you do the homework and come to class. Anything less is classic freshman.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: BADM221
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Class will usually finish 10-15 minutes early, and you can use that time to talk to him and ask him any questions you want. He only grades a couple assignments and if you show them to him before the due date he will tell you if its good, or what you need to change. Borrow book from library and make sure to show up to class attendance is a must.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: BADM220
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This is not an easy clas so you HAVE TO so the homework! Don't have to study like crazy, just do the homework until you understand. Mr eckert is very fun with extreme humor. Some people find it offensive but I find it just like a stand up show most of the time.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: BADM
• 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. His class is very easy. I did the homework at least three times. and I go to his office hours at least twice a week. But I definitely go before the test day. I was born in other country and English is my second language. If a foreign student can get A, you American definitely get A+ !!!!!! .