Very difficult class, but he does grades on a curve. You should try to attend every lecture and do the reading.

I thought he was a great teacher. Very note heavy class, so be prepared to show up every day even though he does not take attendance. Drops lowest exam score! He's actually kinda funny too if you listen close enough to what he's saying.

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McDaid was an all right professor. In orfer to pass his class you should go everyday for the notes. He letsyou give a cheat sheet on tests its pretty useful.

McDaid has a tough facade, and tells tall tales, but once you get over this his class is pretty easy and he is really a cool guy. He is bright, funny, and a good instructor. Take notes. Use a printer to print your notecard. Color code it. You can't go wrong.

informative class with 4 test + extra credit, knowledgeable & funny teach if you can listen fast enough and endure all his BS =D

Liam rocks! He is a no nonsense professor and is merciless as far as sob stories are concerned. If you can't show up to the lectures, then don't take his class. Sometimes astronomy can be a bit dry so he mixes in some outrageous stories to keep things interesting. Fall asleep in class and find out!

we love you Mr. McDaid!!!

Very funny, yet moderately intemidating.It might take you a minute to warm up to him.

McDaid is a excellent professor, despite his arrogant attitude. He tells tall tales, laughs at his own jokes, but he manages keep the class interesting. Don’t take his class if you can’t make all the lecturesm, take excellent notes, or expect to skate by with minimal effort. I definitely would take this class again; highly recommended.

Cool guy, very knowledgeable. Only whinners don't like him.

McDaid is witty, charming and master of a "saucy" science. I only earned a C in his class, but not for want of mooning over him!

Very intertaining well-rounded astronomy experience.

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very cool!

Anyone can stand in front of a class and blah blah blah... McDaid is able to grab your attention, keep your interest, and make you laugh along the way. :o)

Mc.Daid is one of the smartest men i have ever met... people who are lazy and dumb will not like this class because he is extremely intelligent and you must have a good head on your shoulders to accomplish his tasks... overall he has a weird sence of humor and he is a mathematic genious... if you don't like math, don't take the class.

He is the best Professor that I have had up to date. He grabs your attention from the first five minuets of the first class and does not let you go. I have not had a class with him for a year and a half now, that is how good he is. He is not the bad looking either.

His lab course is very difficult, he has an exacting attention to detail - but that is not a bad thing. His lectures are EXTREMELY good, He teaches on a lot of different levels and using a lot of different methods - he uses every good teaching method in the book. He has souped up my interest in astronomy. Be prepared to study.

go everyday and do all the notes and u cant fail!just sit down, shut up and write what he says, type it down on a 3x5 card and ull get an A, this guy is easy, if u dont get at least a B ur euther lazy stupid or both. TAKE THIS TEACHER IF U GO EVERYDAY U WILL PASS!

Hes very coo and mellow, throws some jokes at yu kinda witty. Take him hes lite wieght.. Bascall y all yu gotta do is show up to class take all the notes and put them on the 3x5 notecard that he lets yu use on the test!

I like him. He's smart and clear. Do what's expected of you and it's an easy A.

took the lab class, and thought it was going to no fun. He made it fun, cracks jokes which are funny, he is a good and fun teacher. Just go to the class and you will pass the class.. He makes it fun

his dry humor and dirty dolphin jokes make some groan. i think he is funny. his MS Word lectures bore some but i am a visual learner and it worked for me. he expects students to think critically about material not just spit back facts which i like. don't take him for an easy A because he will fail your ass.

Arrogent. Pompus. Mean. Ego. This guy has personal problems. Includes pictures of his imaginary girlfriend in projector lecture. Material is fun and interesting but he finds a way to make it irritating. Take this class if you enjoy offensive jokes and preaching. Dont question him or he will insult you. Dont take anything seriously or personally.

Makes you work for your grade; but also makes the class very interesting! Worth your time and effort.

I'm only filling this out to annoy him because I know how much he loathes this website. His class is hard, but he gives you the tools to do well. Must be determined and have the ability to think critically about the subject matter in order to succeed.

Great prof.

Liam is an awesome professor!! All you have to do is show up, take the notes, and use your notecard that he allows on tests. His jokes are usually hilarious, though he is extremely opinionated. He's a cool guy that knows a lot and you can learn a lot from him if you keep an open mind. I would definitely take another class taught by him.

I really enjoyed this class however I can see how his teaching style is not for everyone. It is mostly just a sit and listen kind of class then you take a every so often. The tests are the only things he grades so be sure to prepare well for them. Not the easiest A to obtain but in my opinion well worth the struggle.

Liam is a great professor. He is very clear and concise in his lecture, even on t.v. He doesn't use the book much but it doesn't hurt to have it. If you take good notes and study well for his tests you should be fine. He is not an easy A, but he gives you everything you need to get one. Plus if you pay attention you might actually learn something.

Prof. McDaid is an awesome teacher. he really gets you captivated and makes you really want to learn more about this subject. No he is not an easy A but, he will tell you the facts and how things are straight up and honestly. "No Sugar Coating" His class is not for the weak. He expects a lot out of people in the end you go to him not him to you..

Hes funny, hott, looks and sounds like eric from that 70s show. shes hellllla funny, easy a if you just show up from what ive hard. he makes everything fun. i LOVE him.

McDaid's class really isn't as hard as everyone is making it out to be. If you show up to class and take down what he says in the lectures you'll be fine. However, if you are the type that cannot learn without asking questions, this class isn't for your. He can come off as sort of pretentious, but I think he just intends to be funny.

such an awesome class i had with mcdaid! his lectures aren't boring, his class is my favorite class because he makes the material relate-able, and there is never homework. he lets you use a cheat card on the exams too. and he's hilarious, which always makes for good class time. I love this instructor, take his class!

McDaid is an amazing professor if you are the kind of person who can think or is actually willing to do the work. I've learned so much from taking 3 classes with him and he has definately inspired me to learn more. His classes are simply laid out and so long as you show up for class you're good for tests. Plus he's super hot if you're a nerd lover.

This is one of the few classes I look forward going to.McDaid is a great speaker,not to mention funny at times.Your grade is based purely off of 4 exams although he drops the lowest one.No homework and the tests aren't as difficult as people make it out to be.Take good notes and attend every session.Oh and don't buy the book,it won't help you.

He never takes roll, but you'd be a fool to miss a day of his lectures, as they're both highly entertaining and essential to passing the class. Tests are not really as hard as he makes them out to be, but you will have to study.

McDaid is awesome. He's a wealth of knowledge with a great sense of humor. His tests are hard, but if you study, it's not hard to get an A because of how much extra credit he hides within his tests. All lecture, no homework, 4 tests (with the lowest one dropped), and an interesting topic. he's a real astronomer, and a great teacher.

Professor McDaid is awesome! His tests are pretty hard but if you go to class and pay attention (that is key) you will pass. Plus he is ridiculously funny so that certainly helps staying awake since the class is entirely lecture. Keep in mind if you dont want to have to study very hard his class is not for you.

There are 4 test, 120 points possible on each one but only graded out of 100. He drops your lowest score so your grade is average of your 3 highest scores. No HW! No Book! Roll never taken. Class is very interesting but pretty tough. Professor Mcdaid is a nice guy, just don't talk while he is lecturing and don't have an attitude. Take good notes!

Professor McDaid is easily one of the best professors I've ever had! Yes, his tests can be difficult if you don't study or know the material BUT you will retain so much more w/his test style. He is also HILARIOUS and he makes being in class fun and interesting. Will take more classes w/him for sure.

One of the best teachers I've ever had! He teaches based on projected notes that he elaborates upon throughout the class. He occasionally goes on tangents, but he makes them relevant and they often end up on the tests. If you get an A on the first three tests you don't have to take the final, which opens up studying for other classes.

One of the best professors I've had at SCC. Very dense lectures with lots of information though; try not to miss one. Grades entirely on tests, so your grade is your responsibility. Won't coddle you, but will help clarify if you ask. The guy's definitely a genius, you just have to keep up. Bonus: wicked funny.

Reading all these reviews are hilarious. Yes, McDaid is a bit self involved and crude, but so?! Besides, that isn't important. He is a genius that knows his stuff. The only bad thing I would say is that I think sometimes he forgets we aren't as smart as he is. Personally, I think he is hilarious and easy to understand. Just go to class and study.

Wow where do I begin? He's definitely not easy for the average student, but he provides many resources for you to do well in not only his class but the science field and life. He is keen on teaching you how to think, instead of cramming your head with facts, so his tests can be more than worthwhile by evaluating how you reason. I miss it already.

Reading all the review makes me laugh. Yes this teacher is not the easiest, so don't take him if you're not into reading everyday. Your grade is based on 4 exams! He'll drop the lowest exams and average the other 3. I took his class and walked out with a C. You must read everyday to walkout with a pass grade!

No, he is not easy. Yeah, you have to read. But guess what, THATS HOW IT IS AT UCs and CSUS. I loved the class! McDaid is VERY interesting and excellent at engaging his students (the ones that are paying attention at least). Highly recommend this class to the serious, curious, and looking-to-pursue-a-higher-education students of SCC

His gangly legs saunter eloquently in to the room. With luscious curls and ivory skin, he resembles a shimmering nordic alien. His wisdom penetrates every individual in the room. He is two words. Hecka genteel. A true gallant knight soaring through the galaxy of knowledge. (ps the tests r straightforward and from the notes) :^D 3

One of the two best lectures I've ever attended. Don't disrupt class and you won't get put on blast. Has no problem kicking you out if you're disruptive. Guy is smart with a capital S and you'll learn a ton IF you pay attention. Tests are purely essay based and difficult but not impossible. An A is impressive, a B is realistic with hard work.

Absolutely loved the class & instructor! Opinionated, yes, but he prefers to examine things and come to his own conclusions, instead of letting others dictate his beliefs. Challenges students to think for themselves and demonstrate understanding of the material through writing. Helpful, but doesn't spoonfeed. Sharp mind, hilarious dry humor.

A lot of people say that this professor grades tough (and maybe they're right,) but an easy-grading professor won't do you any justice; if you get graded harder, then at least you'll learn to put your best effort into your work. Don't skip class, and study. Go to the offered tutoring sessions as well. Do that, and you'll survive.

If you don't skip class, study the textbook, and participate in tutoring sessions, then you'll be fine. Your grade is based on only four exams, and the questions are all short-essays, but they'll be cake if you do your part. Don't take this class if you want an A with very little work. Take this class because you want to LEARN.

Liam McDaid is a very tough grader. He's also possibly the best prof. at SCC, simply because he's the only one that makes you think about and really use the tools of logic. He changed everything about my thinking and my approach to problem solving. If you're lazy and don't like a challenge, find a different prof or -better yet- drop out entirely.

Former student of his that transferred to UC Davis. If you want to know what a university type class is like, take him. The course structure is very similar to upper division classes at Davis, without a term paper. His exams are pretty tough. The only C I've ever gotten was in his class. Overall he's a great lecturer.

He used to be a comedian, no homework, quizzes every class, follows the curriculum in the Astronomy class links in the syllabus. I can't stress enough how important those links are. It's a science class, expect it to be labor intensive. He talks really fast. Very important to use his office hours, he maybe a little intimidating. Don't be scared.

One of the best professors I have taken b/c he really respects his field and job. Lectures don't feel like a chore, they feel like you're lounging while learning. Only "down side" is how he wants his daily quizzes done. It is very specific with a critical thinking element always. It sounds simple but it isn't. I went to a tutor everyday for 2 hours

Alot of it is lecture orientated. Jotting down notes help but beware of falling asleep in class I'm guilty cause it's what he says that you really need to pay attention to. The quizzes are critical thinking with extra research to support your thoughts. I recommend voice recording his lectures to glean every last bit of information you can.

Liam is a no nonsense professor who gives out a lot of information in his class. He's very knowledgeable and will take time to explain things and answer questions. However, his classes are not for the lazy or often absent. There is a quiz every lecture and he is a tough grader. Be prepared to learn a lot, work hard and study the web links.

Makes you work for it. You MUST attend lecture. Go to tutoring if you can. He's a no nonsense kind of professor, but he's truly excellent. Entertaining and informative. Scores rely on tests a lot. Must study and not slack.

Professor McDaid is a normal teacher. He wants you to do the work and show you deserve a grade. Homework was not complicated nor was there much of it. He gives feedback on your assignments and available for questions. He is the typical teacher who some might find harsh if they consider being told straight up no. I recommend, you'll actually learn.

Great teacher. FYI do the reading before coming to lectures and make note of formulas and what the symbols stand for. He teaches you by making you work for the answer. Be wary of sig figs. His teaching method is not him lecturing for an hour, just for thirty minutes and NO HOMEWORK!! He tells you everything you need to know!

Take him for ASTR 330, PHYS 350&360 and got C, B and A. Easy A or B for Physics because just go class, copy formulas and discuss with classmates. You can ask variables and substitue them into formula, always write AOD (feedback&feelings&how to solve it) with picture and you won't get anything below B. Easy class.

Professor gives no homework or quizes. Only give a problem at the end for grading and is often done with classmates. Even if you do not get it right and try, most of the times either a B or C plus. The only exam is one problem per student on a board. Overall easy if you need to just take it for requirements, but is diffucult to get a A.

I took him for the 350 & 360 series, as well as the 360 lab. Though most of the semester was relatively easy, I think 99% of the stress was allocated toward the final. You'd be given a random problem/number off of a final sheet and you have to present in front of the whole class how you did the problem. Good luck!

Professor McDaid's class is great! His class pretty straightforward: attend, solve problems in-class, and you're set. Attendance is a must. He assigns a problem each lecture, due by the end of the class and graded the next class. Missing a class means losing points. But showing up and tackling the work in class makes the whole experience a breeze.

His class is very straight forward: show up, do the assignment, get it back graded the next day. Attendance is absolutely mandatory!! He is very narcissistic and pretentious but his class is almost impossible to fail. He is not very approachable or easy to talk to but following the rules of syllabus make it an easy A. The final is a group effort.

Easy A. Dont miss class or u lose 100 points worth assignment. Easy workload, no homework assigned. Doesnt use canvas often so u dont know ur grade till u email him. Gave like 35 problems for the final and randomly assigned one problem to solve infront of the class. U get problems like a month before the final tho. So fairly easy class

Professor McDaid is probably one of the best physics professors I had. He's preety straightforward, very blunt. However, he wants you to succeed. May seem uncaring towards his students but his way of teaching is very much so a "get in get out" type of vibe. Mainly group work, few quizzes, no exams, but a final project at the end of the semester.

Glad I took this professor for retaking physics. He seems intimidating but is easy to approach. No HW or exams. Attend all lectures and do the assessment and you will pass the class.

Interesting professor, you can get an A if you go to class everytime! Never miss class, it will tank your grade. Sit with people that know what they are doing! Everything is collaborative! Makes you think!!

Please ignore all of the bad reviews. I took PHYS350/360 with him and he is one of my favorite professors. Very easy class however he is extremely strict and has certain rules that he wont bend for anyone. You either like him or you dont but you have to actively try to fail his class. Attendance is MANDATORY and you cannot be late.

Professor McDaid has a unique teaching style that takes some adjusting, but the payoff is an easy A if you put in the work. Attendance is a must, but the assignments are straightforward. Unstuck AI was a lifesaver for prep.

Best professor. Great lectures. Unique style. No homework. 1 in-class assignment a day, but that's basically for attendance. 2 exams + final (extremely easy), but any one of those can be dropped. So the grade is based on only 2 things. Strong personality. May come off as rude. Just don't take anything personal. Do NOT miss class. Come early.

Good professor. Engaging funny lectures. Unique style of teaching. No homework, but participation matters. Can come off as arrogant and rude, but it didn't affect me. Not the best with electronics. You will have to work in a group. Overall a very good professor, with a unique and strong personality.