4.8

Marvin McKee

Astronomy - Tallahassee State College

4.8
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4.8
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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 rating
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

25%

Textbook Required

98%

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65% confidence
Based on 5 grades
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A: 5
Not_Sure_Yet: 1
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Reviews (96)
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AST1002
Feb 25, 2003

Easy going, funny in a random kind of way. Same red Mr. Rogers sweater every day.

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ASTRONOMY
Nov 4, 2003

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!

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ASTRONOMY
Nov 11, 2003

I really liked this teacher. Very easy going and looks to help you out in any way. And yes look for that red sweater

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AST
Mar 16, 2004

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. :)

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AST
Apr 19, 2004

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.

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AST
Jun 21, 2004

Best teacher I ever took in college. I want his sweater too!

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ASTRONOMY
Jul 22, 2004

I love this guy. he's very nice and sweet. And he has a great sweater, very stylish.

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AST1001
Sep 28, 2004

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.

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AST1002
Oct 8, 2004

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

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AST1002
Oct 27, 2004

The sweetest guy in the world!! I love him and wish he could teach every class. Great guy.

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AST1002
Nov 18, 2004

What a wonderful man! Easy class if you take a little bit of interest in the subject.

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AST1002
Dec 2, 2004

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.

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AST1002
Dec 4, 2004

What a great guy!

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AST
Feb 2, 2005

He is the bomb. Just read the rest of the comments above.

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AST1002
Feb 4, 2005

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.

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AST1002
Mar 24, 2005

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.

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AST
Apr 12, 2005

His test for the most part are very easy and his classes are amusing. He gives out fun extra credit exercises.

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ASTRONOMY
Apr 22, 2005

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.

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AST1002
Apr 26, 2005

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!

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AST1002
Apr 28, 2005

McKee is the best! He explains everything so clearly and is very helpful. His tests come straight from his notes. Easy and interesting class.

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AST1002
May 3, 2005

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!!

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AST1002
Jun 29, 2005

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.

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ASTRONOMY
Jul 16, 2005

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.

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AST
Grade: A
Aug 17, 2005

he makes this class so interesting, you feel bad about missing it. take him and you can't go wrong.

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ASTONOMY
Aug 23, 2005

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.

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PHY1053
Dec 17, 2005

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.

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PHY1020
Apr 10, 2006

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.

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AST1002
Apr 13, 2006

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!

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AST1002
May 23, 2006

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.

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AST1002
Aug 26, 2006

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.

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AST1002
Sep 1, 2006

He doesn't go to fast and explains every with great detail. Very good.

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AST1002
Sep 14, 2006

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.

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AST1002
Sep 30, 2006

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.

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AST1002
Nov 6, 2006

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!

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AST1002
Nov 16, 2006

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.

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AST1002
Dec 2, 2006

Very good teacher, astronomy is interesting,...huh...go figure!!

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AST1002
Dec 20, 2006

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

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AST1002
Apr 5, 2007

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!

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AST1001
Apr 24, 2007

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.

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AST1002
Apr 24, 2007

He is a really nice person, but not the best at teaching. The class was confusing to me.

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AST1002
Apr 28, 2007

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!!

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AST1002
May 3, 2007

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.

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AST1002
Jun 12, 2007

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!

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AST1002
Jun 21, 2007

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.

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AST1002
Oct 15, 2007

Best Teacher Ever.

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AST1002
Dec 14, 2007

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.

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AST1102
Dec 20, 2007

Take good notes and show up and you are guaranteed an A

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ASTRO1
Feb 25, 2008

hilarious teacher. expect to see his bright red sweater every day. the class was so very very easy and kinda fun.

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AST1002
Mar 28, 2008

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!!! :)

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AST1002
Apr 22, 2008

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!

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AST2002
May 8, 2008

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.

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AST1001
Sep 2, 2008

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.

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AST1001
Dec 5, 2008

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.

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AST1002
Dec 13, 2008

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.

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AST1002
Jan 17, 2009

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.

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AST1002
Jan 20, 2009

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!

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AST1001
Mar 27, 2009

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!

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AST1
Apr 15, 2009

he is very cool, understandalbe, helpful and interesting. TAKE HIM!!!!!!!!! easy class, actually makes astronmy fun and his tests are easy smeasy haha

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PHY1020
Apr 30, 2009

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.

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AST1002
May 4, 2009

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.

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AST1002
Jun 22, 2009

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.

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AST1002
Jun 25, 2009

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.

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AST1002
Nov 16, 2009

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....

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PHYLAB
Dec 4, 2009

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.

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AST1002
Dec 19, 2009

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

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AST1002
Dec 24, 2009

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!

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AST1002
Apr 17, 2010

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.

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AST1002
Apr 29, 2010

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.

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PHY1020
May 4, 2010

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!

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AST1002
Jun 19, 2010

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?

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AST1002
Jun 21, 2010

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!!

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PHY1020
Aug 23, 2010

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!!! ^(^.^)^

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AST1002
Oct 13, 2010

This teacher was great and very funny. No book is required. I really recommend him.

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PHY2035
Oct 31, 2010

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.

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AST1002
Dec 8, 2010

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!!!!

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AST1002
Jan 5, 2011

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

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AST1002
May 2, 2011

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!!

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AST1002
May 5, 2011

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.

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AST1000
May 24, 2011

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.

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AST1002
Jun 6, 2011

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 !

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AST1002
Jun 11, 2011

Don't buy text book. Don't need it. He doesn't take attendance. Only at start. Fun class, fun teacher.

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PHY1020
Apr 14, 2012

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!

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AST101
Jun 20, 2012

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.

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AST1002
Oct 30, 2012

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.

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AST1002
Dec 5, 2012

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!

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AST1002
Jan 8, 2013

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

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AST1002
Feb 28, 2013

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

5.0
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AST
Grade: Not_Sure_Yet
Nov 3, 2013

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!!

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AST1001
Nov 8, 2013

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!

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AST1002
Jan 7, 2014

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.

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AST1001
Apr 28, 2014

He is a great guy and will make the class very enjoyable!

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AST1002
Apr 29, 2014

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!

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AST1002
Grade: A
Dec 11, 2014

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.

5.0
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AST2000
Grade: A
Dec 9, 2015

Great guy!!!! I love him and he's just a really nice guy!

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AST2000
Grade: A
Dec 9, 2015

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.

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AST1002
Grade: A
Aug 1, 2018
Would take again

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%

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65% confidence
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