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Reviews (218)
HE KNOWS HIS STUFF AND TEACHES IT IN A WAY THAT IS UNDERSTANDABLE. NICE GUY AND HELPFUL. I RECOMMEND HIM.
Very helpful and nice. Kinda easy.
Great instructor. Make sure you go to his office hours because this class is hard. He is always there for help. Very clear and organized. I liked the class.
Most challenging and interesting class I have taken so far. I learned alot. His lectures are inspirational and made me want to come to school. You get to watch the Matrix! Philosophy seems to be pretty cool.
He is a graet teacher. I highly recommend him to anyone that has to have phil. Very clear, fair and helps all he can, but expects you to do the work.BC keep him whatever the cost. He loves his job.
Mr Mcnellis is one of the best teachers I've had. He loves teaching and is genuinely interested in helping students with furthering their education. Definitely recommend him and he's not bad to look at either :)
He and I didn't get along and it cost me dearly. The entire course is graded from essays which makes it very easy for him to unfairly grade people he doesn't like. Needless to say, I have to take the class over again.
Hot! Very good looking! Great teacher!!!!!!
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A very complex man will complicate even simple matters. This guy....He expects way too much out of a simple survey of the world's major religions, not a very pleasant man one-on-one either. He has energy for sure, but he's too big for his students. So much for my 4.0 GPA.....
Knows alot but I think he would be better teaching at BHS.
Great teacher! Explains theory well! Hope you can write good essays!
Professor McNellis taught me about: Socrates,Thomas Aquino, and the Eight Noble truths to life.. Thankyou Teacher...He's Havard educated and here to inspire and teach. The only probem I have with him ; he is a Red Sox fan and I'm a Yankee fan....How's that for different philosophies...
Great teacher, gets into a lot of detail. Knows a lot, helps you a lot. Very patient and oh boy, is he hot?? VERY CUTE! Nice eye candy.
Excellent Teacher! I really enjoyed his class... I wasn't sure at first, but as he got comfortable... The class became fun! You have to work hard, but all in all it was great!
i took a previous philosophy class before and didnt really like it that much at all so i expected to dislike this class as well. however as the class progressed, i actually enjoyed going to class, he really has a grasp of the material and encourages students to ask him for help if they do not quite understand.
Don't take this class in the summer! It's a hard class, but McNellis is a very smart man. He's very cute (cause he's Irish!)
Inspiring guy. He is truly there to teach and wants you to learn. Knows alot and its neat to watch him.
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McNellis is truly inspiring. I went into his class not knowing what I wanted to do with my life, and now I want to do what he does. He'll encourage you to think about things in ways you've never approached them before. He doesn't give any one religion preferential treatment, either. I highly recommend this class to anyone!
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he is kind of stuck on him self, and expects english 1a work for a class which it is not a pre req for.
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Great professor. He is the most helpful professor I have had and helped me when I couldnt get it. I changed my major to philosophy because of him. Thank you, Mr. McNellis.
Most challenging professor I've had so far. I htink he is very energetic and keeps me interested in the subject. I like his lectures alot. Knows his stuff!
Nice guy, but kinda got the feeling that he didnt like me very much so i kinda thought it had an effect on my grade, but u never know
Awesome! Outstanding instructor and would totally recommend any one interested in understanding religion to take his class. Hard but worth it.
most challenging professor ive had. he kept the subject so interesting that i looked forward to lectures. very clear and organized. always helped us and asked if we were ready to take the exam, which was cool. learned so much. incredbily smart and knows so much!
he is a great teacher he knows the stuff really nice and you need to do just 3 test in which he give you study guide practically the test then you need to do a presentation dont miss it or that will affect your grade one of the best teacher i ever had....really hot too...
very nice
amazing and inspiring. taught me how to learn and went over the first exam with each student really cool and cares about his students. philosophy is hard but somehow i got it in his class. want to take him again
This class rocks. by the time the class was over i felt like my perspective of the world changed. learning about corporations was incredible. totally recommend Mr. Mcnellis. He walks you through all you need to know. for the exam.
Highly recommended teacher, has high expectations but provides much in return. It's hard to be cranky when he teaches as his positive attitude is contagious. He puts a great deal of thought and preparation into his lectures and material. Cares about his students at a level unparalleled by most instructors.
By far the best teacher I've ever had. Even though I had this class from 6 to 9 p.m. I always left class smiling and wanting more. He's also easy on the eyes *swoon*.
he is a great teacher he is incredibly energetic which is very helpful and explains things in lamens terms. if you do the work and reading, the class is cake. he is a fair grader i recommend this class!!!
I really like McNellis's class! I thought philosophy would be hard by what my peers had said, but McNellis made it so easy! I actually enjoy going to his classes and I listen...very well! He's so great, I really recommend him. He's interesting, funny, and he makes you feel like you belong. He'll memorize your name in two weeks. :)
Awesome instructor goes the extra mile for all his students....he loves the subject and makes learning fun......i loved his class......it's not a class anyone wants to miss....Philosophy is hard but Mr. Mcnellis makes the subject easy to understand I highly recommend him as a philosphy teacher!!!!!!!!
Although I don't know my grade yet, I still loved this class! It definitely was NOT the easiest class I have taken but quite possibly the most enjoyable. McNellis is always cheerful and funny. The material is difficult, but he explains the heck out of it until everyone "admits" they understand. He also has good office hours and tutors to help.
This class should be taken seriously. It is tough but the hard work pays off. Chapter 1 is hard. Practicing the odds and evens from the homework helps a lot. A Study Group is a MUST. The CD helps a lot too. If you do this, then you will succeed. He's a funny, awesome teacher! Makes the class interesting.
McNellis is an awesome teacher! he's extremely helping, understandable, and breaks down concepts thoroughly. homework is reasonable. it's what you need in order to understand the concepts. his tests aren't too bad(multiple choice). you need the book!!HIGHLY RECOMMEND you take this class!!!!
Awesome instructor goes the extra mile for all his students....he loves the subject and makes learning fun......i loved his class......it's not a class anyone wants to miss....Philosophy is hard but Mr. Mcnellis makes the subject easy to understand I highly recommend him as a philosphy teacher!!!!!!!!
wow! amazing class. never thought so much before. much writing though.
First, Mr. McNellis is way hot. Second, make sure you pay attention and take notes. Philosophy was a much more difficult subject than I had intended it to be. Third, make sure you actually read. I found philosophy incredibly boring when I read the text, but his lectures help so much and are very interesting...besides his good looks..
the best passionate take home test what more do you need
Mr. McNellis is a great teacher! He is so pationate about the subject. The class is not easy, but it is very interesting..and there is a lot of work. All the tests are take home. Overall, I would reccomend everyone to take this class to everyone. Mr. McNellis is a very down to earth guy...and he is very helpful.
Excellent teacher.You must attend lectures or you won't do good on the take home tests. Also this is one of the few classes I have taken where you actually use the text book.
I took this prof last spring semester and he made Logic a very interesting class. At first, i'm not really into it. But at the last part i learned to love the class. I really recommend this guy bcoz he made my Logic days happy. Just attend his class and understand wat he discuss and u'll go great in his class.. I got an A btw
I had him for Eastern Religion, B32. Challenging course no doubt, but I can't think of another prof that is better fit to teach it. Easily one of the most passionate guys I've had, makes subject interesting and lectures are fun and engaging. Hinduism, Daoism and Buddhism are difficult concepts to grasp, but it's worth it. A in the class.
Excited by his subject, which makes his lectures brilliant. He knows much about his subjects, but as broad as religion is, there is room for philosophical discussion and induction from precepts. That he allows this makes the class very engaging. The student actually adopts the perspective of the religions studied and works with them practically.
really knows his stuff- only wants to teach what is relative so you don't burn out -and even if you are having trouble- he's eager to help. he's passionate about the subject, he forces you to learn a difficult subject by making it somehow...'bearable'. he is a a great teacher and very nice to look at! yes, take him. no question.
I was so wary of this class at the beginning of the semester, but his passion is contagious. He is so unbelievably smart and loves what he does- and it shows. He's an excellent teacher and I highly recommend taking one of his classes; they're not easy but you will definitely learn a lot.
He is sooo gorgeous. Aside from that, he is a wonderful religions teacher. You want to go to his class, it doesn't feel like a chore. His lectures are "mindblowing". Negotiation for take home test optional. Make sure you take notes and absorb everything he says and you'll do great. I have an A in the class. H
would definately recommend the online class. I was very nervous at first because im not interested in the subject. very helpful and online seems easier than lecture.
hottttty!!! love his class. his mind is like the bermuda triangle, i get lost in it!! but i always find my way home. lovely in all ways. take him or fail in life. nice butt... ps.
Mr. McNellis was an interesting teacher to take. He is very passionate in what he teaches. However, he could've been better at conveying that passion into his teachings in an effective manner. He could've also given his students more of a challenge. Overall, He is all right as a teacher. I just wanted to get more out of an interesting subject.
Mcnellis is the best professor i've ever had. he is so amazing in the classroom and leaves you thinking about religion in ways you never thought possible. amazing and clear. totally recommend him.
I loved this class! Never boring. McNellis is an great professor! Take him and you will learn alot!
Logic is a hard class, but he is a really helpful and he cares! Once you commit to do the hard work, it becomes fun. I took it in the summer but put in more work for it simply because he made it interesting. Attendence isn't mandatory but you will be lost without it. Having the book, doing the homework, and going to study groups are all NECESSARY.
I took his class online, and he is very responsive, helpful, and fair. As others stated, he cares about his students and he keeps it interesting.
This guy is awsome. Goes off on some tangents every now and then. This class was freaking easy. I took this class during summer, which i highly recomend.
Mcnellis is the best professor i've ever had too. he makes logic fun which is amazing in itself. he totally clear and i totally recommend him. great class!
Awesome! Outstanding instructor and would totally recommend any one interested in understanding religion to take his class. Alittel Hard but worth it.
He is the best professor I have ever had. Logic is a hard class but he makes it easy. He grades and answers questions very quickly. He is nice and doesn't make you feel dumb when you are not getting it. He assigns work that helps you do good on the tests.. no busy work! I would recommend taking him to anyone.
Very smart and intelligent; this man knows his religions and will teach you what he knows (not his opinions)His lectures are vital to the class-more so than the book. All the answers to tests and quizzes can be found in his lectures. Fairly easy to pass if you attend and try. I look up to this man for knowledge, and advice. He is awesome! :)
Incredible insttructor. loved his ability to weave in and out of all the religions. Wish I could take him again but I have taken all his religion courses. He makes you see religion in a totally new way. thank you, mr. mcnellis.
Mr. McNellis is very cool. He always makes you feel good and gives you confidence. He says things like "You Rock!" and "You're Awesome!" His class was very easy. I took it Online. Homework does not get turned in, so your grade is soley on quizzes, tests, and participation.Participation is huge in his class. It gets a little hard, but he makes it ez
Amazing Teacher. Very inspiring. It's been a couple years since I've taken him, and I still continue to use what I learned in his class in the "real world." Every person that I recommend the class thanks me
McNellis is a total character. However, it is apparent that he is exteremly inteligent. GREAT professor! He does kind of remind me of a total frat boy... never did ask him what his greek letters where. He is UCSB and Harvard Alum.
Great instructor, very passionate about the subject. The class is not EASY but then again any logic class isn?t. WILL NOT RESPOND TO E-MAILS SO DO NOT BOTHER! Very helpful and teaches the class well (as long as your on campus). 4 exams and a few random quizzes on the current chapter(s), so be prepared and STUDY! Definitely loves his job!
I took this course online and it was definitely a tough subject but he tried to be as helpful as possible. The work is not easy but I don't think that has anything to do with his teaching style, its just logic is hard anyway. I think I would have enjoyed and better understood the material if I had taken the course on campus rather that online.
Very tough class. Took it online but was still able to communicate with teacher and meet in office hours. Study Study Study and make note cards. He even offered a tutor for us.
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McNellis is a VERY energetic teacher & makes learning FUN! He's like the Energizer Bunny so you definitely won't fall asleep in his class. Textbk is necessary, but not a lot of reading. Im trying to get his class again for Spring sem. Hes pretty hot, and wears the same boots everyday lol
Loves to lecture and they're never boring! There are no presentations or speeches (thank god!) He's fun and thorough. Tests are based on a combo of notes, textbk, and lectures. Extremely fun and down to earth!
One of the best managed on-line classes I have taken. He is easy to reach, quick to respond & always encouraging..unless you arn't doing your part. He doesn't require busy work, he just expects you know the material & do well on the quizez & exams. He has many resources to help student succeed. It requires you think outside the box.
Really animated
I took this class on-line. Philosophy is very difficult to understand, but the professor does a great job on loading the notes in Moodle and use the Logic Coach, and CD Rom. I recommend taking the class in person. I passed with a B. McNellis was there when I emailed him to meet during office hours. Staying longer. Dedicated. Tutoring was avail
Dude is a JERK!! Enrolled in his PHIL B7 ONLINE course. He sent the wrong Moodle pass key. Sent the correct pass key on Wednesday of the first week. Dropped me Friday for no activity on Moodle. Emailed him...his response "Good luck in the future!"
Awesome class, awesome professor! Totally helpful and clear in his expectations. Great prof all the way around. I learned more than I thought I could. The class is worth all the effort!
Great proffessor,really makes you think. The class can be hard if you do not put time into reading and staying on top of the homework. This class is not for the lazy that just want to get buy.
Good guy. Didn't answer any of my emails.
This was a wonderful experience. I've been out of school and returning. Professor Mcnellis was great in explaining the religions and was always helpful to me when I had questions. I highly recommend this professor. thank you professor.
great class and i loved professor mcnellis. very clear and inspiring. i recommend him greatly.
Extremely friendly, is BURSTING with energy. Seems a bit ADHD, getting distracted easily but always seems able to cram all the info needed in by the end. A LOT of information. BRING A RECORDER! Note taking can be confusing, especially because he speaks quickly. A great guy and an awesome class.
Great teacher
Not only did Professor McNellis find a way to make economic philosophy interesting to me, he helped in every way when I was writing both my term paper for the course, and my personal statements after the course. If you put in the effort (a lot of effort), you will be greatly rewarded
Very passionate about what he does, but for a teacher who is so open minded about religion, he seems rather closed minded about other peoples interpretations of it or their ideas/opinions. Gives assignments, in which he does not state exactly what he wants, as he wants to see how you 'think', and then tells you you're wrong with a bad grade.
This professor is absolutely amazing! He offers a fresh persepctive on religion and wants you to think for yourself. He does not try to "indoctrinate" you but tries instead to help you develop your own spiritual vision. Cool.
Helps u understand subject, the course is hard but he helps... And makes class easy
Took him world religions class!!! Amazing. Really makes you think about the different religions. Keeps you craving for more!!!!
Great teacher. Do not need to buy the book just pay attention in class.. I love this man he is a GREAT TEACHER
really impressive guy and liked the class alot. recommend it to everyone.
He is passionate and knowledgeable of the subject. However, he often skips around, is difficult to understand, and goes on big tangents. You can miss but rarely. Weekly assignments. Tests are take home essays, but he doesn't lay out what he wants in your essay fully so it can be frustrating at times. An okay professor, but not my favorite.
I absolutely love this guy and class!!!! He not only provides clear guidelines for each essay but goes over each essay in class so you know exactly what a good essay is!!!!! Totally helpful. Lectures are to die for.
McNellis is pretty awesome, he gets super enthusiastic about the subject he's talking about. I took Eastern World Religions and not going to lie, it was pretty hard and confusing. But he managed to make it interesting. You should probably attend most days because you will get very lost.
Easy class for an online class.
Very easy class. I missed a lot of days and still got a B.
I have taken several classes with mr. mcnellis, he is awesome! incredibly helpful and really wants his students to excel. he is so intelligent and loves philosophy. i wish all of my teachers made class so fun. if you get the chance to have a class with him do it! the work can be a litte difficult but he will work with you as much as you let him.
Great teacher! He is really professional, down-to-earth and personable. Great teaching method and he's pretty hot!
He's very helpful. Although I took his class online, he helped me when I needed more understanding with the chapter in his office. Because of his help I did very well with my last couple quizzes and finale exam. Take his class!
He is very helpful. Great teacher! He is really professional. I took his class online, he help me when I needed.
Great professor, highly recommended. It's not exactly the easiest course, but it's very manageable with his instruction. He's friendly and extremely energetic which make his lectures interesting, plus he's real easy on the eyes... All in all, one of the best professors I've had the pleasure to learn from during my college career.
Well, let me start by saying there is a reason he has a chili pepper, and there is a reason it is on fire! Haha. More importantly though, he is by far one of the most excellent professors at BC, as well as one of the most intelligent. His classes are never boring and he really knows what he's talking about. I recommend taking either of his classes.
this is the first class i ever dropped and the reason why is because this class is so hard and this teacher does not explain how to do the hw ..he gives easy examples on the board but in the hw the problems are way harder and more longer, he expects you to do more than 3 parts with only explaining 1 or 2 easy problems. DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS/PROF!!
McNellis is so cool and excellent. logic is so hard but he makes it fun and keeps me interested. he talked to me over an hour after class to explain the material. he cares about his students
Great teaching method and he's pretty hot! He is really professional, down-to-earth and personable. Great teacher!
A great guy and an awesome class. Extremely friendly, is BURSTING with energy. BRING A RECORDER! Always seems able to cram all the info needed in by the end. A LOT of information.
Great professor and very helpful and wow you learn so much
BEST PROFESSOR IN THE WORLD IF ALL MY TEACHERS WERE LIKE HIM I WOULD LOVE SCHOOL EVEN MORE. THE ONLY THING BAD I CAN SAY IS THAT HE DOESN'T CHECK HIS EMAILS.
He's such a sweetheart!!! His tests were pretty straight forward. Take good notes, do your homework and you'll pass.
This professor has seriously changed my life for the better! In the very beginning he scared me because he is very big on participation but I got through the semester. Test can be a little tough but if you did your hw then you should know your stuff. Overall amazing man!!!!
Really, really good. Keeps class entertaining and interesting.
Prof Mcnellis is a really nice guy he loves teaching this course BUT I found this class very difficult I struggled to pass this class and I'm an average A/B student. If you really know your stuff prior to taking this class you'll be fine but if you don't good luck trying to understand this class.
He is an awesome professor and his class changed my life around. There is a reason he was one of the top professors of the year. Iloved going to his class.
I'm surprised I passed the class. He doesn't respond to emails, I messaged him 5 separate times without a reply. Also, he took SO long to grade things and give us our final grades. I honestly didn't learn anything, avoid taking his online classes.
This was my first online class and the professor helped me alot when I say him in theoff ice. He was super nice and helpful and I did great in the class.
BEST CLASS EVER!!! BEST PROFESSOR EVER!!! I got so much out of this class and appreciated the real concern he has for his students. I voted for him for professor of the year.
Professor McNellis is the best professor ever!! He made me love going to class!!! I TOTALLY RECOMMEND HAVING HIM. He will change your attitude on college and learning!!
Mr. McNellis is the best professor ever!!!! He made me love going to class!! I totally recommend having him!! Extremely helpful and is very straightforward with the material! HE WILL CHANGE YOUR ATTITUDE ON LEARNING AND COLLEGE
His lectures are great. Sometimes they are overwhelming, but definitely interesting. I would highly recommend taking this class
McNellis is an anomaly!!! He's incredibly brilliant in terms of his insight and abililty to articulate all the deepest crevice's that religion has to offer. As if this wasn't enough, his public speaking ability is tantamount to the best you've ever seen. This is a sure bet that his class lectures are enjoyable and easily understood. The only critique I could offer up would be that he's a bit sequestered in regards to email communication. In summation, he's a fantastic instructor that means well!
The professors are BC are generally unimpressive, but McNellis simply doesnt fit the standard of a lackluster community college instructor. (Hes also super attractive.) He has an amusing style of lecturing which offers breadth and nuances in equal parts to expand and inspire ones understanding of the material. His Logic class is neat, too.
Took his Intro to Logic online course, while he is extremely helpful to help you understand, the course is HARD! I'm surprised I even passed, but he gets an A for giving great feedback and being accessible.
He's honestly one of the best teachers I've ever had. Understanding the subject itself is difficult sometimes but he's really good at explaining it and helping you when you don't understand. I wish all teachers were like him.
He is a fantastic teacher. The material is challenging but he sincerely cares about his students' success. I learned a lot from this class that I have applied in other classes and in life.
To be honest the guy is really into his subject that he teaches in this case Intro To Logic. He's a good speaker but the class was tough in my experience and the homework online was always tougher than the examples he would give over. The thing I hated about this class was he almost never emailed me back or other students. He needs to work on that.
He was very good at communicating with his online students and students knew what to expect from the class. Chapter 1 was really hard, but after that you will be fine. He emails fairly quickly (on average weekdays he takes a day to reply). He curves (max 5 to 7% on exams) because he wants his students to be successful.
McNellis really is awesome. I took the class over the summer, online no less, and still ended up passing what I understand is a difficult class. His lectures are very entertaining and clear, and the book is easy to read. He often let us re-do exams and assignments- keeping the highest grade. Need this class? Take McNellis!!!
Believe!
The subject can be very difficult to understand, but professor McNellis will be able to help by offering lectures that are both entertaining and interesting that can help you understand Logic better. Homework and quizzes are done online. Exams may be tough, but he grades on a curve and will try to make it much easier than the homework problems.
Definitely loves his job and loves to teach. This class taught me so much about logic and changed the way I think. His personalitity made the class fun to attend. The class is tough, but he is there to help 100% of the way.
Mcnellis is one of the most inspirational professors! He is always there to help you and makes it his priority to make sure you understand. He's also hilarious. I attended every class because i would get mind blown every time , and it is extremely interesting.
He seems super awesome. However, for online probably not the best candidate. Did not communicate clearly when changes were made and I never received a response to any of my emails. Though, unlike any other OL class he would set up reviews on campus for those that needed it. Other than that, he's always MIA. Seems like a lot of students were lost.
Would definitely take a class taught by him again! He's super energetic and pretty easy going, which is great if you're taking a 3 hour class! Homework on Aplia is very straight forward. Everything he teaches is what's on the test, so no surprises. Overall decent teacher. Just make sure to take notes and ask questions !
Mr. McNellis is very smart & he's a nice professor that cares about your success. Starting ahead of time on homework is strongly suggested and tests are no joke either. If you don't study for them, you won't do well. Also, McNellis is mighty attractive for his age! I'm going to miss that smile.
This class was extremely difficult for me. I struggled in the beginning but eventually got the hang of it. I would recommend this class based on himself as a professor. He wants to see his students succeed so bad. If the class average on an exam is bad, he wants to fix it and make sure everyone in the class understands. Not an easy A...
Really disappointed overall. Over the span of 16 weeks, I sent 5 emails regarding conflicting information in the schedule and syllabus. I received one response, and that was after sending a follow-up email. This guy is MIA for the entire semester. It's a week since the final, and still no grades posted for hw or participation. Avoid this prof.
His online class is a mess. This professor is so unorganized and confusing and never returns emails. He did open all assignments and tests during the last week for those who missed any (due to him being unorganized). He was also late posting grades so we have to wait an extra month for final grades...
I never knew what philosophy was about, Its like a big puzzle. I had to watch a lot of you tube videos to be able to grasp the material. The professor was at times MIA, it didn't bother me though since he would extend due dates, and it wasn't too difficult except for chap. 6 and it's truth tables. Overall I would take him again.
McNellis is a rare kind of teacher that was able to teach a difficult class while also making it enjoyable and entertaining.
doing his online class and I can't get him to email me at all. I regret taking this class online. Hard to understand when you don't have anyone to talk to. would never recommend him to anyone.
McNellis is a really solid professor. The book is required for this class (B7) but don't buy it before the first class session because he may have a way to get it free. The class is very mathematical in mind. If you suck at math, get a tutor, you won't have an easy time without one. The class is almost 100% tests and quizzes, so be ready.
Mind blowing. Never missed a class because I looked forward to it every week
He's a great talker and knows a lot, he's kinda scattered brain. Doesn't take role but if you miss you'll get so behind he lectures the whole class. Hard class though 10 (5pt) assignment's summary of news and 5 (100pt) papers that are hard if you miss class because it's all answered off memory or your notes. TAKE NOTES FOR THE LOVE OF GOD! Or you will fail, don't sleep in his class or leave early cause you'll regret it. He's a tough grader and doesn't give you much wiggle room with the lack of assignments, Wouldn't recommend for anyone who likes being challenged but he was a great teacher, I passed with an A but I wrote down everything he said all semester.
Mcnellis is a great professor!! He is on point with his lectures and is willling to go the extra mile to make sure you understand the curriculum. Definitely try to attend every class because the tests are intense! He doesn't take roll but you're only hurting yourself by missing class plus who wouldn't want to see that great smile!
This guy is hot and inspirational! Thank you McNellis. You opened my eyes to a world I didnt know existed.
Professor Mcnellis had got to be one of the best professors on campus. He changed my life. He took the time to guide me to what my passion was. Ive never had a class like his. I was excited to go to class everyday and improve myself. He chose to teach here and I admire that. he could teach anywhere.
Were do I begin!!!! If I had the chance to retake this class, I will again! He is very passionate about his work and yes sometimes he gets a little side track but he is a philosopher that is what they do. There a paper for each study of religion and they are simple 1 to 2 page papers. Nothing difficult if you read the book and take good notes!
McNellis is an awesome professor, his passion for the subject made it interesting & fun to learn. I failed the class due to working two jobs at the time, but I am taking him again this Fall. He does get side tracked, but even then it's interesting. This man has a ton knowledge and really does a great job of enlightening his students.
Prof McNellis' intro to World Religions has been my favorite class all semester. He's very insighful and his lectures are fascinating. He gets sidetracked often but even then it's very interesting and funny. Not enough space here for the review he deserves! Hw - 5 essays and a final project, or exams and a final project, whatever the class votes on
learned a lot! New way of thinking. go to his office hours! i prefer to take this class on campus but McNellis was there for me. he set up a time every week to go over the material and i appreciated it and earned an A. thank you and thank you for caring. his review sessions were helpful too.
Very dedicated professor, passionate about his subject and very knowledgeable. Usually has some form of online hw and very straightforward assignments. The lectures are def. a must to attend 90% of any test info will be from lectures clarifying and unpacking information from the book. Taken a few of his courses and plan to take more for sure.
the guys is awesome! met with me in his office to go over stuff i didn't understand which was a lot at first. take him up on office hours! i needed it for the online class.
This class was the hardest I have token so far. I think I would of rather took this class in a long semester not a summer class. it was a lot of work. But the professor is a great teacher he gives you more then enough study material to reference your self to. awesome teacher I would definitely take him again if I had the option to.
Nice guy. He really cares about his students and wants everyone to succeed, however, he class is extremely unorganized. You have no clue if you are doing anything correctly, even after grading. Information is found on 12+ different pages, videos, and chapters. It's also pretty hard to get an answer back from him unless you get to office hours.
really enjoyed his class but really needed help and meet him in office hours. i totally got it after talking to him. really caring professor. he wants you to do well. would totally take him again but i think i would prefer to take the class in the classroom. he does what he can online though. alot of resources! Videos, lectures, book. all helpful.
Great guy! First semester back in school after many years working. McNellis was right there always willing to help me. Thank you. Definitely would take him again.
He was difficult to get a response back when emailing. But his caring and wants you to succeed. This was so far my most difficult course, but he explains material well, and offers help.
Please dont get me started! I really loved the class and loved the lectures. I learned a lot.
I took his online class and he helped me a lot! I asked for help and he helped. He actually set up weekly times when we would go over the material which helped me pass the class. It was great. Definitely realize that I need help and I asked for it and got it. Would take him again and want to take his regular class now.
I needed this class because I work all the time but the professor was super helpful with test reviews. I am so thankful I went to them. He helped me alot and I know this class is hard but you can do it if I can do it.
OMG! This class blew my mind. Would take this class again if I could. Thank you Mr. McNellis. Great class but exams were essays. They were pretty hard but I learned a lot.
Im not sure where this guy came from but he is the bomb. Loved his class and his lecture style. You have to take him to know what I mean. I dont explain things well. If you like his first lecture then stay. You wont regret it.
I've taken McNellis for B7(logic) and B37(world religion). The material he teaches is hard, so the class is hard, but he is an amazing teacher and makes it easier to comprehend. In my top 5 prof's at BC. Passionate about his subjects and his students. He is very willing to help students out if they don't understand the material.
He is a great teacher, always has something to say, has a hard time keeping on track or on time, never puts anything online so if you care about knowing what your grade is youre out of luck, takes a long time to grade things. Anyway this was a very easy class but people ask dumb questions so if youre are easily annoyed dont take it.
Quirky, funny, passionate professor. Actually looked forward to class. Great method of teaching. Fair grading. Willing to help. The whole semester was just a great experience. Professor is smart as heck. Highly recommend his course.
One of the best professors I've ever taken. He really cares about teaching, but he does tend to go off on stories. Lets you have a note card to take test with. Also if you get good grades on two out of the three tests then you don't have to take the third one.
You can tell he is so passionate about logic, and he really cares for his students, But this class was having so much issues that we basically went a whole semester stuck on one chapter and then on the last week he piled every other chapter for us to do in 1 week. Take his class in person, the online class was just a mess.
Super easy online class for the summer semester, there were no deadlines and the HW is easy. The only struggle were the truth tables that I never did but it didnt matter I still got an A because I did everything else. Definitely recommend for easy A.
I cant say enough about how much i look forward to going to his class. I recommend him highly. I didnt do all the assignments because he is essay heavy but it didnt matte to me. I felt like i learned a lot about myself in taking the class. Take him. You will love it.
I didn't miss a class at all because it is so interesting and he makes class very entertaining. He is a real scholar. Please do yourself a favor and take him. You will have to buy the textbook because you work out of it. but you can always just make copies. He helps in every thing you need as long as you show you work hard and genuinely interested
Didnt pass the class, simply too difficult but doesnt take away from the fact that hes a very good professor! Just a really difficult subject.
Love this guy! Looked forward to going to class everyday! Class is difficult but well worth it. Take him.
It was an online course over the summer, felt like enough time to do all of the work. The only assignments with due dates were the exams, he expects you to do the assignments to prepare for them. Grade is decided by the 7 quizzes and 3 exams since he's such an easy grader on inserts and worksheets, you have multiple attempts. Won't answer email.
350 characters is not enough to put into words how amazing Prof. McNellis is. He is one of the most, if not the most influential professors I've ever had. He pours his heart and soul into every lecture. Feels like you are hanging out with your favorite uncle every class. He truly cares about his students and wants them to be successful.
If you actually want to learn about Philosophy, I do not recommend this online class. He posts all the assignments at the beginning of the semester and they're all due by a certain day. You can do the work whenever. Work is really easy however you won't know your grade until the last week of class. Easy A class.
Mr. McNellis is one of those professors you never forget. I loved going to his class and wow his eyes are something amazing. He truly cares about his students and I learned so much. He is truly knowledgable and inspiring. I have taken all his classes and can say you will learn a lot.
I am extremely disappointed in this professor. How he became chair of his department blows my mind. He does not respond to emails. I had questions that were left unanswered and literally recieved one email from him 3 weeks later. He also take FOREVER to grade anything. Maybe better in person, but DO NO TAKE HIS ONLINE CLASS!!
As said before, this online class is awful. Numerous assignments he sent out couldn't be downloaded and he never responded with fixes. Now they are closed and there is nothing you can do, it's just 0 points. Sent numerous emails and haven't received a response in about a month. Assignments haven't been graded in months, no idea what grade is.
Worst online class, very unorganized. If you need help, he wont answer your emails.
One of the easiest classes I have ever taken. The bad reviews I saw are right he doesn't respond to emails, but the material is super easy and you're pretty much by yourself in this class for the whole semester. I would definitely take this class for an easy A.
Love this guy! When you reach out for help, he is there. He is not bad on the eyes too. This always helps. I had problems with some of the assignments and he went out of his way to help me. I could have studied more but I had a good experience.
i took this class in the summer... if it wasn't for some supplemental help ;) i think i would have failed. the material covered was somewhat difficult but had several videos with another professor teaching the material. He scares you with the novel of a welcome letter but once you get going u get his class.
I've taken McNellis for logic and world religions. He is able to teach the hard material because he is an amazing teacher. Helps you really understand the material. Definitely he is in my top 5 prof's at BC. Also, he is insanely passionate about his subjects and his students. He is very willing to help students out.
Prof M was amazing. He answered all my questions even though I had really simple ones and he was so nice and helpful. He told the class that he would answer emails withint 24-48 hours and mine were answered sometimes within minutes. I really appreciated that he took the time to help me. Thank you Prof M. Keep up with your own videos. They helped me
Professor McNellis is AMAZING! Took this class as a requirement for my degree and was somewhat dreading it due to peers telling me that Philosophy is difficult. However, Professor M made it so easy and his videos made the material understandable. If I could, I'd take all of my classes with Professor M! He cares about his students & helpful!
No papers, Quizzes, tests, videos and assignments that need to be done with your access code. He does not give out extra credit, your extra credit is your assignments online that you do. He gives you credit for doing the work. The material has to be seen as puzzles in order to understand what is being taught. It gets fun afterward.
McNellis seems like a nice guy but he never gets back to your emails when you have questions about assignments. I would recommend taking a logic class not online but in person or on zoom. There's a lot of information to understand for it just to be an online class.
I am VERY disappointed with this class especially because I heard nothing but good things about this professor but he is really unprofessional. Doesn't reply to emails, doesn't help you with assignments, and expect to teach yourself everything about the subjects. Would not recommend at all!
The class itself was harder than imaginable. Prepare to really study as logic is an extremely difficult subject to understand. Ive had a hard time communicating with him and he takes quite a while to grade. The semester is almost over and the last homework graded was from February. He did cut a lot of slack and extended due dates which helped!
Don't take any online class of his unless you enjoy not getting feedback and don't like communicating with your instructor (he is terrible at responding to emails). If you take an in-person class - I don't think he's so bad, but online is definitely "out of sight, out of mind" for this guy. Save your sanity, just don't take him.
Amazing professor! Had some problems at first but he was very understanding and helpful. He has zoom office hours which was very helpful. Would take again absolutely. My interactions with him were very nice, helpful and professional.
Honestly, if he didnt have zoom office hours, I would have had a difficult time passing. He is really helpful if you reach out to him. I took the online course which he said in the beginning we should take it in person but with his help I was able to do well. Thank you Mr. Mcnellis. You helped me alot.
You will learn a lot and as he says the class will "blow your mind". I took this on zoom and he was great. He helped me and otehrs who had questions and was very responsive to our needs. I really enjoyed using zoom. I would definitely recommend zoom. He is very easy to look at too.
I dont have much to say but talking to him personally on zoom was awesome. He helped me pass his class by helping me with my questions. I really like Mr. Mcnellis because he really cared about me and my struggles. He is very personal and friendly. I liked looking at him.
He starts all his zoom classes off with a song which is cool. I really would not have passed without his lectures. He helped me in class and out of class. Thank you Mr Mcnellis. You were one of my best teachers. I am new here. I would recommend him a lot.
I didn't understand how he explained the material on the lectures. He talked about how he worked his butt off full time in order to pay for education which is admirable but I felt that this professor was one of the hardest I took in a while and I'm taking all my heavy sciences courses this semester. I hope you guys reach out if you don't understand
During the first 3 weeks of school he would reply to emails and concerns. I emailed him in October about an assignment and he never got back to me. The work is confusing and I would highly recommend making friends, since you cant count on the professor.
I have to say that he was very helpful to me and answered all my emails and questions. I really enjoyed the class. Thank you professor. I wish I had the opportunity to take your class in person.
I really thing you would love this guy. He cares about his students and he loves to talk about religion. I felt comfortable and excited to go to class. You will like him. I felt he prepared me a lot before each exam.
I really enjoyed professor McNellis. Classes and lectures were always fun and engaging. He does issue a lot of readings but they aren't difficult. As long as you paid attention and took notes he did a good job at preparing you for the papers. I took him for Intro to logic as well because of how much I enjoyed him.
My advice to you is to make friends as a study group and don't need a proctor for exams. Mr. McNellis is a straightforward person and expects you to learn basic concepts while giving you an opportunity to display logical problems and arguments. Also, you can use your notes and textbook for quizzes and exams. Excellent class and I had a lot of fun.
This class was my favorite. He makes the class fun, expects participation but takes the time to explain the material if someone is confused. If you read, like you're supposed to, attend class and take notes you will have no problem. He loves what he does, it shows. I attempted this course with another professor and didn't get it, McNellis is great
Love this guy! He gets me up in the morning to attend class and when I have to miss, I feel bad. I love his class! Motivating and inspiring.
He was freaking great to learn from. Thank you Prof, M .
I took his 8 week Online Intro to Logic course. Honestly I thought the professor was great. I mean he teaches this course with old material, he sends generic emails that are recycled, does not bug you. The course is set to automatically run its course, you have to self teach yourself, it's an online class made for that. I passed his class with an A
VERY hard class. This class was more math than philosophy, however, he made it very easy to learn and as long as you apply yourself it isn't too bad. Always throws in a few freebie questions on tests. He is clearly passionate about the subject and tries his best to encourage you. Only rated a 4 because we didn't interact much but that's more on me.
Loved Dr. McNellis. He helped me so much when I reached out to him. Thank you. His video lectures were very helpful and his weekly updates outlined what we needed to focus on. You will enjoy his class even though it is pretty tough.
Prof M was great! He answered all my questions and when I reached out to meet him for explanations, he always was understanding and made the time for me. Thank you. Highly recommend. But do email him to ask for help when you need it.
such a good professor, his class changes the way you see the world around you and gives you very useful skills.
This professor said to email him whenever we had questions and he would answer as soon as he could. That however was not true at all! I emailed him twice and he never got back to me. I was also less than 1% away from an A and he did not round it up. Do not take his class unless you want a professor who doesn't care about you and ghosts the class.
Loved this class! Professor was always available for extra help, but you have to ask. I learned alot about how to think and provide evidence for my thoughts. I am thankful for Mr. McNellis. Thank you. You helped me a lot.
One of the more challenging philosophy courses, but the professor breaks down the material well. Engaging lectures and a helpful textbook. unstuck study ai was a game-changer for exam prep.
Mr. McNellis is the best and most loved! Coming to class at 9:30 was worthwhile. Every lecture was meaningful and inspirational. He encouraged us to be the best we can be and pushed us to work hard. Can't say he wasn't good to look at either. I learned alot. Thankful for professors that care like he does. Thank you Mr. McNellis. Recommend totally!
This class isn't to bad, I will say it has a heavy workload with lots of videos, readings, and homework, but it is very doable. The only think I don't like about this class is that No grades will be put in until the last week of instruction which is hard since you don't know what your making on assignments and where your standing at.
I took this class before with another professor and struggled, but McNellis made everything clear. He's passionate, engaging, and takes time to explain confusing material. If you read, attend, and take notes, you'll do well. His energy and care for students make this class one of the best I've taken. I highly recommend taking it with him.
This class was easy, but on the other hand... He informed us students when the class began, we were able to email him if we had any questions and he would respond. However, I emailed him plenty of times, and he did not respond to one email. The class was ok, but would take again, but with a differfent professor.
This course was very difficult for me. I cant say anything bad about the professor, he did update us from time to time however, the only email I sent at the beginning of the semester expressing the difficulty I was having was never responded to. However, I did my best throughout the course. He does wait until the end to grade all of the work.
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