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“4 Tests, a couple of worksheets and online HW”
PHY2035 - 5.0 rating“One of the best professors I have ever had”
AST1002 - 5.0 ratingClass Info
Attendance Mandatory
25%
Textbook Required
98%
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AST
5.0
(7)AST1001
5.0
(7)PHY1053
5.0
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5.0
(5)AST1102
5.0
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ASTONOMY
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Reviews (96)
Easy going, funny in a random kind of way. Same red Mr. Rogers sweater every day.
A great teacher to have . Super friendly cares about his students. You take a lot of notes off the overhead but come test time it pays off you will get A's! He's awesome!
I really liked this teacher. Very easy going and looks to help you out in any way. And yes look for that red sweater
mr. mckee is really excited about astronomy and his style shows it. he does offer a bit of extra credit and if you can, go out to look at the sky. he is really helpful if you show the need and i love the red sweater. :)
Great teacher. Go to class + take notes = pass class. This guy is tons of fun and very helpful. For extra fun (and credit) go out and look at the sky, it's really cool! P.S. Tell him that you like his red sweater.
Best teacher I ever took in college. I want his sweater too!
I love this guy. he's very nice and sweet. And he has a great sweater, very stylish.
McKee is a fantastic guy. Hell - I accidentally came to class on final exam day late, as in the last 5 minutes (oops!). McKee allowed me to come with him and complete my exam while he graded other students' work. Try getting that from someone like McGuff.
He is a wonderful teacher. He gives his notes on the overhead. He does a review before every test. If you have any question he is willing to help you any way possible. He is easy take him
The sweetest guy in the world!! I love him and wish he could teach every class. Great guy.
What a wonderful man! Easy class if you take a little bit of interest in the subject.
TAKE THIS CLASS! He is a genuinely nice guy with a great sense of humor. I didn't think I would like astronomy, but this class was fun.
What a great guy!
He is the bomb. Just read the rest of the comments above.
I loved him!! If you forget your homework, don't worry, you can bring it next time!! I wish that all teachers were as laid back as he is. Funny, nice, all of those great adjectives!! And he is still wearing his red sweater.
mckee is awesome. hes such an awesome guy. notes right off the overhead and if you're there to get them, the tests are sooo easy. you learn alot, plus he adds a couple jokes in every day(Corny, but the class laughs) take him and you wont regret it.
His test for the most part are very easy and his classes are amusing. He gives out fun extra credit exercises.
As sweet as his sweater is red! I admire any teacher that instills in his students the same passion and interest he has for the subject and he really does. Come to class, take notes, and go out to look at the stars with him. Its very interesting and worth the points.
professor mckee is the****. he is one of the coolest professors here at tcc, especially if you're into astronomy. he makes the subject very easy and absolutely amazing - go look at the stars with him! go to class, copy notes, study them, get As on your tests and paper. i wish there was another ast!
McKee is the best! He explains everything so clearly and is very helpful. His tests come straight from his notes. Easy and interesting class.
This guy isi the sweetest guy. He is willing to help you as long as you ask for help. His tests comes straight from the notes. No need to buy the book. He gives quizzes that you take online which is also easy. Please dont take any ast1002 teacher. He is awesome!!
What can I say, I agree with everyone here. He's one of the best instructors at TCC, very knowledgeble and tells the craziest stories. Even if you hate astronomy, you'll still enjoy the class. This guy alone was worth taking honors classes. He must have a closet full of red sweaters or something.
He does wear a red sweater every day. He pretty cool, and very approachable. The class was kinda boring to me, but the tests were somewhat easy, but I passed.
he makes this class so interesting, you feel bad about missing it. take him and you can't go wrong.
Randy is so funny. He'll teach you all about space and how wonderful he thinks it all is. Some of his examples can get confusing so pay attention when he starts using randome objects (such as the overhead) and then walking around it as a visual. Honors classes get to keep the gnarly spectrum glasses.
Randy is a really nice & quite. He makes the class very easy. All you need to do is go to class (not required), take notes. There is a review for the exams and he tells you exactly how many problems are going to be on the exams. Study the notes and you'll pass. No need for book except for the HW problems. He's easy grader and greades HW.
this is the nicest man in the world. he gives you the test questions, no need for book,no hmwk,no assignments, just come to class and take notes for the test, and you will get an A. He wears a red sweater everyday so get use to it. but he's cool. you will not regret it, promise.
This is my favorite class since I have been at TCC. He is an awesome instructer. You can tell he really loves his job. Also he gives extra credit for people who attend an observatory where you see mars and saturn through a telescope. Dont need book...just take good notes and study them for an easy A!
Dr. Mckee is an excellent teacher. The test questions come straight from the notes. All you have to do is show up and record good notes and you should be fine. He explains everything in great detail. His lectures are interesting and he reviews before each test. I highly recommend him.
Mr. McKee was very nice, helpful to the utmost, and would clarify his meanings totally if you did not understand. Be ready for alot of notes, and most of all, be ready to study. He does give extra credit to help all his students achieve better grades. What I enjoyed most was observing the moon, stars, etc. via the telescope.
He doesn't go to fast and explains every with great detail. Very good.
Dr. McKee is a dream. He is soo good. I will remember him for the rest of my life and hope I always know him. I could listen to him talk for ever. There is probably a good word to describe him, but I can't think of one that is good enough.
Dr. McKee, is one of the best teachers I've ever had. He has the most amazing voice. He will show you the universe, and make you feel good about it.
Mr. McKee is so awesome, I highly suggest that if you took the time to read this you will take him. He goes over notes before tests and makes it clear whats going to be on them. Easy tutorial homework once a week, doesn't matter when you turn in. Makes the class fun and interesting for the science illeterite. He's the best!
OH MY GRACIOUS, this guy is awfully sweet and does whatever you ask of him. He is loyal to his students. Words cant even express the great human being he is. I was under a stress perioid for 2 weeks and during that time i came back and he made acopy of all the notes 4 de exams. Take him he is perfect!! Everything is always clear and precise.
Very good teacher, astronomy is interesting,...huh...go figure!!
Mr. McKee is a very sweet man, and your typical science enthusiast. He is very intellegent and expects his students to show off their knowledge. I did not study for this class- period! And I got a high B. Studying will be useful- especially the diagrams
Mr. McKee is wonderful! He is patient and kind, enthusiastic about astronomy, and really enjoys teaching. His notes are thorough, and he really prepares you for each test. He also has a fun sense of humor, and I think he's a bit of a classic rocker. And he's still wearing that signature red sweater. Definitely take his class!
EASY!! He made the class fun and interesting! Study your notes and do the tutorial assignments and you will pass. You don't need the book. You will need an access code for the tutorial assignments and that's only $30.00! Great class to take.
He is a really nice person, but not the best at teaching. The class was confusing to me.
This class was awesome. Take Mckee. He's so helpful, so sweet, and he gives extra credit. The tests are so easy, you just have to study your notes. I got an 'A' with flying colors. It's so easy. I cannot stress that enough. TAKE THIS CLASS!!
Professor McKee is the sweetest man. He loves what he teaches, and it shows. He is very acommodating and takes the time to cover the material thoroughly. Definitley take the opportunity to stargaze when he takes out the telescope! It was amazing to see the Moon, Venus, and identify constellations.
WOW! easiest class i've had since i have been here at tcc. he's a very interesting guy hes kinda nerdy and he has some really corney jokes. he always wears a red sweater to class and he always says 'right' after like every word. gives a study guide before each test i got an A on every one.HIGHLY RECOMENDED!!!!! NO REGRETS!
Take down the info he gives you in class. Study the test guide and you'll be in good shape. The amazing thing is you may even enjoy learning something from this unassuming red sweatered Phd.
Best Teacher Ever.
Mr. McKee is a very good teacher! He loves teaching and makes his class fun, interesting and educational. I wish more teachers were like Mr. McKee.
Take good notes and show up and you are guaranteed an A
hilarious teacher. expect to see his bright red sweater every day. the class was so very very easy and kinda fun.
i really enjoyed this class, he is extremely helpful. if you go to class you will make an A because all of the notes are from lecture. extremely easy, and nice!!! :)
Great teacher, very helpful. he's a funny little man and is kind of endearing too. he wears the same red sweater at every class!
I freakin love this guy. I love his sweater. I love his lectures. I love him period. Don't need the book. If you want a "A" then take this class. He's a character. Great guy. he loves what he does and it shows. Come to class and take notes and you will have at least "B" guaranteed.
AMAZING teacher! He gives a lot of notes but tells you EXACTLY what is on the tests..and I do mean EXACTLY. Never used the book so don't bother buying it. Did have to buy a book code for online worksheets though. Gives you many chances to redeem your grade. Very easy class and very nice guy. Highly recommend.
Great professor. Very knowledgeable and helpful. Gives thorough notes but always lays out what exactly you need to know for the tests. Easy A if you come to class and take notes.
He is a GREAT teacher!! He loves what he does.He gives great notes and study guides. He will tell you what is on the test. Don't buy the book.
Great guy, like many other people on here I have nothing but good things to say. For the important stuff: The book isn't mandatory, but the $30 online account is, and he offers an extra credit activity. Only compliant would be that my class had some disruptive people. He never gets onto anyone, but he deserved to be treated better than that.
epitamy of what a teacher should be. Helpful cares about his students answers all questions asked, does not require textbook very flexible easy work easy tests. No study guide but does give an outline, be careful on tests 4 & 5. Easy to take notes in his class. DO NOT MISS CLASS or you will cheat yourself on the tests he gives extra credit!
He is an excellent teacher! Notes for tests nothing else. Gives you a lot of Extra Credit for going out to look at the sky with the class a couple times a semester. Funny and cool! Easy A and fun class!
he is very cool, understandalbe, helpful and interesting. TAKE HIM!!!!!!!!! easy class, actually makes astronmy fun and his tests are easy smeasy haha
Awesome professor. Attendance taken but his class isnt too boring. Go to class for the test review. Gives out all the information you need to do well. One research paper (Yucca Mt.) which was extremely easy and boosts your grade. No final exam! Just final test on latest material. Pretty straight forward. Take him, but dont buy the book! Easy class.
The class is easy, the material is presented clearly, and the tests and homework are easy. He speaks quietly and doesn't ask noisy students to tone it down, so sit close to the front of the room. If you have any prior knowledge of the subject at all, however, don't bother taking it. The course moves so slowly that it's easy to get really bored.
the best instructor i ever have in tcc. Mr. Mckee has a nice personality, helps the student the best he can. the test is easy, all come out from the notes and he let the student know what questions will be on the test. dont dont buy the textbook. take him.
Best teacher I have had at TCC. He is so into what he does and he is very helpful. If I ever missed any class or exams he would let me have a make up and give me the notes. He likes to have fun and make the class laugh. Awesome teacher.
OMG!!!!!! I love this man if you really want to have a easy class stress free semester....I would pick up this class he is more then willing to be flexable with you and your needs. If I could i would take this class a million and one times...He is just that cool....The best part of the class is his jokes......lol....
Easiest A I've ever had. Show up to lab, he tells you how to do the labs and calculations, answers any questions and works with you on tests if you don't understand something. He also weighs the labs down and drops lowest lab grade so that the tests don't matter that much. Totally worth taking if you want to pass General Physics.
took him during the summer 2 1/2 hour class. easiest class ever! we all cheated during test, he gave the answers the class before the test. mckee is the man! i wanna make a t-shirt and give it to him
Probably the nicest guy in the whole entire world. If i were to ever miss, class he would go out of his way to give me the notes. Definitely should take him!
Awesome, easy teacher. He is a very nice guy. It was a pretty easy straight forward class. We have five tests, the class before review all the material in detail. He makes it hard to fail the class. No book is required, just study the notes and you?ll be fine. I would definitely recommend him.
Easy and fun class for your science. Somewhat of a boring subject if you aren't interested in the sky and stuff. He makes the class easy and the test are easy so long as you have the notes and study. Bare with him, he teaches with an overhead projector and goes slow through the notes, but it's not that big of deal.
My favorite professor at TCC. I also took him for astronomy. He is easy, makes the class extremely enjoyable, and I actually learned something. He outlines what will exactly be on the tests. Attendance is mandatory, but I wanted to come to class!
Awesome teacher! Nice guy, dedicated, will help you at any cost. Probably one of the best professors at TCC. He does a great job at preparing you for the tests! need i say more?
AWESOME PROFESSOR!!!!! One of the best at TCC by FAR! TAKE THIS CLASS if you have the chance! He is such a sweet guy and just wants to share his love for astronomy! Come to class, take notes, and study a bit for the tests and you are golden. I got 100's on all the tests! He is very helpful & willing to go above & beyond the call of duty to help!!
AMAZING!!! Funny, likes what he does, helpful, and you get extra credit just for attending class!!! NO BOOK NEEDED! Take good notes and it's an easy A-B! NO final either, just a paper about Mt. Yucca. I HIGHLY recommend his class!!! ^(^.^)^
This teacher was great and very funny. No book is required. I really recommend him.
4 Tests, a couple of worksheets and online HW. Book not needed. Super nice guy. Come to class and you will understand and pass. HIGHLY RECOMMEND.
very easy class ! 5 tests, gives you easy tutorials before each test. Tells you everything you need to know for the the test, cant get nothing less than a B. dont need the book.TAKE HIM !!!! very easy class!!!!
Alright, I have no clue how I got an A in that class.. All u need to do in to be there the class before ur test as he gives u a study guide for the test and it's pretty much the test. He also drops the lowest grade.. DEFINITELY TAKE HIM and worry about ur other classes. good luck
Great Professor, excellent class. Textbook not needed. Online Mastering Astronomy program is needed for HW and tutorials. While attendance isn't taken-it is best for you to attend. There are 5 tests and all the notes you will take and charts you make will help you get a good grade. He is a caring, funny and super intelligent guy. take his class!!
Great teacher. No book needed, to be honest you really only have to show up for test reviews the class before the test, and you can still make an A.If you don't go to class, just make sure to ask him for any worksheets you missed. My only problem was he didn't post grades on blackboard, but aside from that, I highly recommend him.
He is an awesome teacher, truly passionate about what he is teaching about. Doesn't take attendance, but also doesn't use any form of technology so it is your job to get your notes for the test. Easy with grades only 5 tests no final. Offers Extra credit. Lets you go early some days. Tells funny jokes that are corny haha, class isnt that painful.
Mr. McKee is the best teacher ever ! He explains the material very well. If you don't understand something he tries his best to make it clear for you. He's a small nerd that loves astronomy. Overall the class was easy and interesting !
Don't buy text book. Don't need it. He doesn't take attendance. Only at start. Fun class, fun teacher.
Dr.McKee is an excellent professor. He is very helpful and wants his students to do well. He's always willing to help students. I'm so glad to have the opportunity to be in his class. He is definitely my favorite professor at TCC!! Love him!
Don't buy the book. But must pay attention and take notes. He will give you all you need to pass the tests. Friendly guy.
He is a wonderful teacher. Puts all the notes on the projector and goes over every piece. All you need to do is copy notes. The homework is simple because they are tutorials online and you can guess repeatedly because the hw you turn in is on paper and you just have to choose the answer from online. Make sure to attend review day before test day.
One of the best professors I have ever had! Goes over the material and tells you exactly what will be on the test. Not much work required. He makes the class interesting and will explain things that people don't understand. I highly recommend his class!
Mr. McKee by far my favorite teacher at TCC so far. He's laidback and i love his attempt at being funny, its too cute. Easy class, he gives you everything you need to know for the tests and take good notes you'll do fine
Not only is this class easy because he GIVES you the answers and DROPS the lowest test and gives EXTRA CREDIT....but he's freaking hilarious! best class at TCC
Seriously so cute! He is the nicest professor ever! He gives you notes and no homework. Goes over the material right before you test. His tests are eaay. Drops lowest. If you miss class he makes it so easy to get the notes and any help. LOVE HIM! if you dont make an A you are crazy! Take him!!
He is the BEST teacher ever. One of the easiest classes I've taken in my life. Just come to class and take notes and you should get an A in the class!
Best Teacher ever take him you wont regret it. you don't have to take notes just get them from him after class. be sure to go to the review days for the test those are the answers to the test. just show up look interested and he will notice you. i was failing his class and he did a big curve to my grade great teacher take him.
He is a great guy and will make the class very enjoyable!
Love him so much! He is so sweet and so adorable! Studying for tests wasn't hard at all because he thoroughly explained the material, and even would repeat it often so it would get stuck in my mind. No textbook is needed, and tests are very simple. If you need any help he is willing to do anything to help you understand. DEFINITELY TAKE HIM!
Such a nice guy. Very passionate about this subject, and eccentric. Four tests and a final exam that are derived from class lectures, and that is it. Tests are easy, and the final was in the same formatting, just relatively harder. He gives study guides for each test. Textbook not required, just show up to class because he covers alot of material.
Great guy!!!! I love him and he's just a really nice guy!
He is probably one of my favorite teachers ever, he is really funny and is very helpful. You dont have to worry about attendance, but i wouldn't miss to much because there are a lot of notes and explanations and there isn't a book. He definitely knows his stuff and loves his job.
Very passionate about this subject. Four tests and a final exam that are derived from class lectures, and that is it. Tests are easy, and the final was in the same formatting, just relatively harder. He gives study guides for each test(very helpful). Textbook not required, just show up to class because he covers a lot of material.
Class Info
Attendance Mandatory
25%
Textbook Required
98%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
A+
Grade Distribution
Rating Trend
Stable
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AST
5.0
(7)AST1001
5.0
(7)PHY1053
5.0
(1)PHY1020
5.0
(5)AST1102
5.0
(1)Difficulty by Course
ASTONOMY
2.0
AST1102
2.0
AST1000
2.0
AST101
2.0
AST2000
2.0