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Reviews (169)
Awful. By all means, avoid taking EVR1009 at South Campus, since both professors (this one and Prof. Osterhoudt) are terrible teachers. Take it at Central with T. Smith or at Pines Center with A. Goldsmith, both are WAY better teachers. A lot easier too.
not that bad. hand feeds you everything thats on the test. gives you extra credit and curves the final grade. pretty easy if you ask me.
Was he even in the class? We did all the lab assignments on our own and he was the last person to go to for questions. At least there were no midterms or finals.
Great teacher! Its a hard class in general because of the material being taught, overall great professor.!!!
What an awesome prof!! You couldn't ask for anything better. Just pleeeeeeeeeease turn off your cell phone before class. It puts him in a crabby mood when they ring.
Fantastic teacher, always well prepared and very knowledgable. Take his class, you will learn a lot of interesting things.
You have to take notes when u take his class!!! he didn't write anything on the board!! u have to write down what he said in the class!!!all the tests are from the notes that u take!!!
Great to look at and nice guy too
This teacher is the hottest science teacher i've ever met. It also helps he's really smart too. 90% of my class were girls (wonder why?) He is a great teacher and his tests are really easy if u go over his notes.
a GOOD TEACHER
this guy is a great teacher.
Take lots of notes and don't miss class. 95% of test information is on lecture notes. One of the greatest teachers I've had. Really knows his material.
Study notes ahead of time bc there is alot of notes very detailed but easy plus he give extra credit for just attending class... i would him a bit boring some times dont know why i would just get very sleepy but just make sure u study notes...
hes a cool guy i would take him again very fair when it comes to grading funny at times if u pik him be a clown it makes the class more fun
He cares about his students. This guy truly cares. He is one of the nicest professors I've had. He types up a great set of notes for evry chpt for you, his lectures are clear and his tests are fair. He is very down to earth (call him Neil, not prof) and extremely knowledgable. Highly recommend him!
I found this class to be unintimidating, considering that I was coming back to college after a long break. Neil makes the class interesting and you want to learn the material. He gives you a copy of his notes to study from but you also have to take your own. He's very down to earth. I would recommend him to everyone, he's a good teacher.
This is a very nice prof. And he is really helpful. His test are base on notes and lecture which straight forward. He is funny and really knows what he is talking about. He gaves hints what will be on the test. I would highly recommend this prof to anyone.
All around great person. He is so helpful to his students. He's really an amazing guy. Good prof. to take in the summer...he makes a tough course alot easier. Haven't met a nicer professor...
VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE. REALLY HELPED ME TO UNDERSTAND COMPLICATED MATERIAL. FUNNY TOO!
GREAT PROFESSOR!! I TOOK HIM FOR TWO STRAIGHT SEMESTERS AND REALLY ENJOYED GOING TO HIS CLASS. HE REALLY HELPS HIS STUDENTS OUT. IF YOU STUDY HIS NOTES THAT HE EMAILS TO YOU, YOU CAN PASS THE TESTS! SUPER NICE GUY WHO REALLY KNOWS HIS STUFF AND MAKES THE LECTURES VERY INTERESTING.
Very nice guy and very good professor. Please study your notes really hard and ALWAYS attend class. By the way, people walking into class late, really annoys him.
Not interesting at all. Recommend 50 min only. Review that he gives for tests are not reviews. Half of what he tells u is not on the test. He finds the smallest detail to quiz or test u on. Doesn't care about working students.
If you are really interested in science you'll learn a lot, BUT beware his tests are EXTREMLY HARD. Be prepared to study for HOURS before each test. FYI I didn't even pass one of his pop quizzes. I agree with the other students: don't take him if you work or have a life!
the test has nothing to do with what he ****in teaches
nice guy, hard class. TESTS ARE INSANELY DIFFICULT! Study everything, inc. percentages, years, and scientists lives to pass - even then, you may have problems. Final is cummulative and includes info that was never taught! Pop quizzes -hard ones! smart professor, but expects everyone to be as interested in science as he is. GOOD LUCK!
He teaches pretty clear and his notes are exactly on what he lectures about, but his test are whole different story (they are so detiled the majority of the test are minor things that are in the notes but not emphasized at all and he's rest of the test is just tricky). if you want a headache, unnessary stress, and you like to cry take this class.
The worst teacher ever, he totally can care less for his students. Bottom line, he is awful. Good luck.
Every prof in BCC knows about this site! I have written great reviews about Neil and know others who love him as much as I do. He cares, he's so intelligent and makes you actually learn! Tests are hard cuz you r learning. This is college people :) Neil is one of my fave profs at BCC. (and I'm NOT Neil)
no student in college registers wants to pay from financial aid or through there pockets for a class that they are going to fail. This class is not that hard but his reviews are not relevant to the test. so that smart comment below is nonsense we write the comments to warn future students. if the majority of a class does not pass its a problem.
No. I don't believe that college professors should put as much pressure as Neil does on his students unless it is an upper-level, degree-seeking class. I am a sociology major and memorizing exact percentages, dates, orbits, weather patterns from Earth Space Science won't help me one bit. I'm an A-B student & got a C-.
Are you kiding me! Don't even think about taking this class. Instructor has no consideration for working students. Tests are ridiculous. The review is not what's on the test. You can't even review the tests you take.
This class has alot of information to memorize. You can take the class but do not SLACK OFF at the BEGINNING or you will be taking the final!! If you find it easy to memorize information take this class.
Wonderful professor. Its not that he is hard, ithe material is. He emails all the lecture notes, then when you go to class he further explains the material. If you study the notes you will pass with a high B or an A. We need more teachers like professor Mulchan. Take his class you will learn alot. Great guy. Always helpful, most times in his office
Great professor, would definitely take him again. There is a lot of material to cover but if you study the notes he gives you, you will pass. I never read the book, most test questions come from his notes and lectures. He's very intelligent, funny, and cute too.
Great teacher! I really enjoyed the class and I learned so much. The notes that he e-mails to his students are really helpful for studying for the test. I wish I could take another class with this professor. Best science teacher I have ever had!
Prof. Mulchan is an excellent teacher and his class is very interesting (everytime you leave his class you learn something fascinating)!!!He has a wonderfully witty sense of humor!! Oh! He's also a cutey!!!!
Great professor. he emails the notes for the chapters to your bcc email, then he explains them in the classroom, and also explains contents from the book as well. so, he goes over everything and will answer every question you have. he makes the class very interesting too by giving you real life examples of everything he talks about. he has passion.
He's a great professor but dang, his exams are hard! Yes, I am talking about Earth Science! Sad to say but true. His tests are mainly from his notes but damn, some of the questions are so detailed, it's beyond me. He's learning little by lttile and slowly making his class a tad bit easier than bio! As for lab- he will not answer your questions.
If you like pointless ranting......
I absolutely hate science and find no reason in learning it but after taking his class i found a new appreciation for it. he's very passionate about what he teaches which makes it interesting. you really learn with him. great in explaining and giving examples. show up and memorize your material for tests and you'll be good.
Excellent Prof To pass this class you must study hard! His exams can be tricky but if you study there is no way to fail! Study everything in the notes (even details/percentages) and you will do good. Ask questions, he answers every question if you do not understand, and need more clarification. You must study to pass this class! No Slackers Allowed
Very helpful teacher that keeps students interested in the materials he goes over. His teaching helps you remember the informtion for a long period of time. You will not forget the material he taught. His the best science teacher ever! Take him and remember what you learn. But you must study.
Great Professor, his clear interest and passion for science makes the class enjoyable and easy to pass. You'll earn more than an A from his lectures and notes, you'll get a new appreciation for science. You can count on that.
He is tough but is willing to work with you if you show you care. He is very knowledgeable about science and you will look at the world differently once you finish his class. If you want an easy A this is not the class for you but if you like to learn I really recommend him.
His class is cool!
Niel is a real cool ruler. He is not like how most students say he is, i must admit u have to study for his tests in order to pass but hey your in college. I'm not very good at science and i got an A and understood the material. Great guy and better professor!!!
very easy....an intelligent professor for once! Knows what he is talking about, and I got A's on all the tests! wonderful!
He is an excellent professor!!!!
Gives to much notes to study from. If you are a full time worker not student this class is very DEMANDING.
He is a great teacher! Everything you need to study for the tests he gives in his notes. You should show up to his class because he could go over something that will not be in your notes but on the test. He is very helpful. He also gives extra credit opportunities. The class is interesting and Mr Mulchan knows his stuff!!
really cool teacher. He makes it very interesting and teaches things also beyond class topics. There are a lot of extra credit options including a field trip. He will curve the grades by class average. Fun and young minded. I highly recommend him for this class.
Super cool guy and YOUNG. He knows his material very well and LOVES to explain if you don't understand. His tests are hard so you must look at your notes at least 3x a week in order to pass with a decent grade. He offers extra credit like field trips and pop quizzes. I HIGHLY recommend this professor!
EXCELLENT TEACHER. Tests are very easy, just read his notes and pay attention in class. He is very passionate by his subject which makes it easy and enjoyable to attend his class. He is also very willing to help outside the class. It was a real pleasure to have him as a teacher, and if I had to take this class again, I would take it with him. :)
Make sure you attend all classes and do not leave until he dismisses; tests are hard, but he provides a study guide that is perfect; gives plenty of opportunities for extra credit. Very passionate about Science, which makes the class interesting. Very good instructor.
Very Smart Professor, the BEST you'll ever have! Does not carry a suitcase with class material, he carries it in his brain and on a CD. Loves to teach, helps and understands students. Tests are difficult, so you must study. Notes are very clear. You must show up to class. I recommend him 100%. And he loves Christmas, believes in Santa Claus!
Great professor.... tests are kind of tricky at times but it's all about understanding the subject. Study hard or at least read notes daily ( it worked for me)Questions on tests are paraphrased, so make sure you understand what you are reading....
Extremely interesting class. Very good professor. I truly enjoyed all the extra tibits of information he gave about science, and about global warming and the future of our Earth. Very passionate and knowledgeable about science. I never really cared for science, but he captured my interest. Gives lots of opportunities for extra credit!
He expects you to read and study for his tests. After all it is a college class. His tests are hard but if you listen and read, you'll do fine. He loves what he does and teaches passionately.
THIS IS THE BEST PRFFESOR EVER!!!! TAKE HIM!!! HE IS VERY FUNNY, INTELLIGENT, HE IS JUST THE BEST OUT OF ALL... TRUST ME!! HE GIVES FIELD TRIPS OFR EXTRA CREDIT!!! HE IS AWESOME!!!
Professor Mulchan was GREAT! He has a true passion for science! His lectures are extremely interesting.Even if you are not interested in science, YOU WILL learn something from his class. If you take notes and study for his exams... you should pass w/ a good grade.
This professor is great he gives everyone a chance to pass his class and he also provides extra credit for those that think that they may not be passing he is wonderful my best advice for anyone taking his class take advantage of his extra credit believe me its worth alot!!
Great guy, very helpful always available when you need him. Drops lowest test grade and your allowed to exempt one exam. Gives lots of extra credit. You will need to take good notes and study in order to pass. Young guy and very active.
Neil is a wonderful teacher!! Makes science very fun and interesting. A pleasure having Neil as a professor!!
You actually have to LEARN but he doesn't make it so difficult. You have to STUDY because the tests are very detailed oriented. If you need a science credit, I highly recommend this class!
NEIL IS THE SMARTEST PERSON I HAVE EVER MET IN MY LIFE HE IS AWESOME!! HIS LECTURES ARE REALLY INTERESTING. IT MAKES YOU WANT TO GO TO CLASS! HE IS REALLY FRIENDLY. GIVES OUT EXTRA CREDIT AND REALLY GOOD REVIEWS. EASY A!
His Brilliant.There is no greater teacher then those who know what they're teaching $ get the point across. It's a lot of material(summer cl**** esp.)Study. He makes the cl**** very interesting with the p****ion he puts in his teaching. Pay attention, do not be late(it is rude)and study the material. Doing so you will have great a learning experience.
MAISTRO!!! YOU ROCK!!! that's all I have to say.
BRILLIANT!!!!Really interesting class. Not a science kinda gal- and i really enjoyed it! He's an awsome teacher and he really- really knows his stuff. Hates lateness(its rude) and he has lots of bluntisity!! =)
Coolest Professor I've met at BCC.It's not a hard class all you have to do is show up for class and read the information
Very intelligent professor, young and dinamic. His notes are excellent and very detailed make sure to read his notes. emphasize on the examples, study in depth and you will do very good. also gives plenty of extra credit and will be nice to you if you show interest in learning
Neil knows his stuff, he really does. He is smart and he has been everywhere. He has his study guides available the book is only used as a guide. Study really hard, his class may seem like a breeze but you have to study or you will get to the test and go blank. Start to study as soon as you start the first class. All in all he is a very good teache
He's a VERY kool teacher! I made an A in his course. Curves grades sometimes & usually gives extra credit up to almost 2 whole letter grades! Relaxed and you can pass his class just by attending and taking notes.
Excellent Professor, will take the time to explain anything you need. Loves life and his profession. No homework. Take notes and study them well. You'll get an A
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He is the king of science. Awesome teacher. The extra credit gave me an A.
Best science teacher ever. He makes you want to learn.Makes science exciting and interseting .I learned a lot and it was fun too. Take this teacher if you want an easy "A"
Professor Mulchan was enchanting. He kept you interested because of his own love for science. Very down to earth and knowledgable! I left with a real interest in what he taught. He was great!
Beware of him cuz i earned a B and dude gave me a C.. he's cool and young so u wont get bored but watch out for his grimmy side..
If you think he's easy, you've got another thing coming. Other than that, he's a cool guy and I would recommend him.
This is the best professor a student will ever have..He gives a lot of extra credit..if u dont pass his class than it is ur fault.the only thing he asks is for u not to be late.Great teacher.if he taught different subjects i would take him for all my classes..GREAT PROFESSOR.
Neil (he goes by first name) definitely knows his stuff and gladly shares his knowledge. He assigns homework, but he never collected it in my class. His tests are reasonable but if you don't pay attention and don't do the homework problems, you will fail them. He gives plenty of extra-credit opportunity and grades on a curve.
This teacher is boring and annoying. Thinks he's funny, but in reality is boring. If you don't have time to read and just took the class to pass credit, you'll end up with a C like I got.
He is THE AWESOMEST teacher EVER!! Take him take him take him, you will not regret it. He makes you understand everything so easily. I got an A and trust me, you will too. He's the best!
this teacher is Knowlagable about evrything in general learned alot.A text book is not needed he gives you the notes; theres only 1 catch to this,a ?review? is given prior to the TEST but that?s NOT good enough you need to read everything that is on the review packeage or you will FAIL the test; belive me read everything! TAKE HIM HES CooL
you can tell he really like science. we is very clear in his explantions. you just can't come late to class. other than that it was worth it.
Class was not too hard if you study his packet of notes and just go to class. His lectures are clear too. I learned a lot. It was worth taking it with him!
I DONT RECOMMEND. WHEN IT COMES TO EXPLAINING THE LECTURES U THINK U UNDERSTAND BUT WHEN IT COMES DOWN TO THE TEST IT ALL GOES DOWN HILL. IN OUR CLASS THE TEST CONSISTED OF ONLY 5 QUESTIONS , ALL MATHIMATICAL. HE SAID THE TEST WHERE JUST LIKE THE HOMEWORK, YEAH RIGHT!!!!
He made me appreciate physical science, which I always thought boring. My only complaint is that he was erratic. You need to study from day 1. It is a lot of info. Never take anything for granted--just because one test is open book doesn't mean the next one will be. I don't recommend the class if you have a full schedule. You get locked out i
WaAAAYYYYYY too much info to give for a multiple choice test that has 3 answers that could be the answer. He does not give back test answers or go over the test which makes it difficult to study for the accumulative final in the end. Also dont show up to his class after him, he will lock you out and he also has a short temper. Overall.. nice guy!
I do not recommend this teacher if you have a full schedule. It is a lot of information. Test are multiple choice but it is 50 questions. It is hard to prepare, so much information. I did not like this class at all. After all I got B.
Great, casual guy. You don't need to buy any book, he gives you notes to print out. Study and Read EVERY word, his tests will cover it all. Don't ever come late. He gives extra credit, sometimes involving field trips. If you ever wanted to learn how life works then this is the class for you.
Teacher was really cool... Did not have to buy the book... He gave us printouts... Class was a breeze and the tests were not that difficult. Just pay attention and study...
He is bad ass!!! Gives you what he calls a "text book" but is just like 10 pages that he printed out for you. He basically takes the notes for you and you just have to listen to his lectures to make sure you understand everything. Gives a lot of extra credit which is a plus, and if he's in a good mood will also give you open notes tests!!! :)
Great teacher. You can tell by the way he talks that he loves his job and science. No hw. No textbook. Print the notes he sends you. Study the review before a test and you will pass with a B. A....possible but you need a pretty damn good memory. Btw, don't come late or else you will be locked out.
GREAT professor!!! I always thought I hated science until I took this class. His lectures are entertaining and the material is relevant. I had to study my butt off, but I got an A and learned a lot too!
SMARTEST PROFESSOR... STUDY EVERY WORD... THERE ARE ONLY 3 TESTS NO TEXTBOOK N MUCH EXTRA CREDIT
BEST PROFESSOR I'VE EVER HAD! Super interesting. entertaining in every word. you almost don't want him to dismiss the class. Totally recommend to everyone. If you don't like science, you will love it before his class is even over. Awesome!
So I had him for physics and it was the hardest class I've taken by far. He's a guy nice and his lectures are interesting but the tests are difficult even after studying a lot. He offered help in his office and extra credit though, nothing against him I guess it was just this subject material. I'd probably take him for other subjects
He makes it very easy to pass. He even emails you a study guide that has all of the information that you need so you don't have to buy the book if you don't want to. He gives a lot of extra credit. He is always very happy to help if you don't understand something. Good sense of humor, but DON"T BE LATE. He is very strict about punctuality.
He made PHY2048 UNREASONABLY hard. Unimaginably, astonishingly hard exams. People were happy to get 30s. There's a curve, but since the passing grade is determined by the average score (WTF?), at least half the class or more failed each exam. One curve-buster kept getting 100s, dooming the rest of us. Nice guy, but what the hell? NOT recommended!
AWSOME TEACHER THERE IS NO WAY YOU CAN GET AN F FOR THIS CLASS. GIVES U ALOT OF EXTRA CREDITS, TEST ARE THE SAME AS THE REVIEW SHEET HE EAMILS YOU JUST STUDY EXACLY WHAT HE SENDS. BUT ODNT BE LATE TO CLASS.
Pretty easy class. First test is open notes. The other two aren't. He gives us a packet with all the notes for the semester. No textbook & no classwork. He's rude and sarcastic but he gives a lot of extra credit - DO IT. There are NO exceptions for turning things in late. Even if you were dying. Pretty interesting class. Pay attention - it helps!
I LOVE NIEL AND "YES HE SAID TO REFER TO HIM AS NIEL " LOVE HIM LOVE HIM LOVE EXTREMELY FUNNY EASY A VEY SMART I WISH I COULD HAVE A BABY BY HIM JUST TO FEEL HIS KNOWLEDGE
Took this teacher for Astronomy during the Summer. Very interesting stuff. Funny guy. Attendance is MANDATORY and he doesn't care how you have to get there just get there. Tests are multiple choice. The first was open book. They're not hard if you study.
He is a goo teacher and very easy but if you are even one min. late you are locked out of the class, let that happen to you three times he will fail you no joke. be early to every class and study n you will pass
this teacher is hard, i really dont like him cause his test has nothing to do with the review and he is rude and unfair..only take him if you have strong knowledge of science
Neil, you're the best! Absolutely, hands down, the most down to earth guy ever. Class was extremely interesting and if you're involved, all the better to you. I've learned so much from his random pulling of facts than I have ever learned in any class. He's supposed to be an astronaut! He has all the degrees for it. Easy, fun class! Talk to him!
TOOK HIM FOR PSC1121 AND LOVED HIM! GREAT PROFESSOR. IT'S A VERY DETAILED SUBJECT SO MAKE SURE YOU PAY ATTENTION! THERE ARE ONLY 3 EXAMS, WHICH WERE NOT EASY AT ALL. HAD TO BUST MY BUTT FOR A "B" BUT HE'S TOO GREAT OF A PROFESSOR TO HAVE PASSED UP! NO TEXTBOOK REQUIRED (HE EVEN TELLS YOU!)
Neil is one of the best teachers Ive ever had! I almost wish the semester wasnt over just so I can keep going to his class. He really cares about his students too and if you don?t understand something you can always go to his office hours. His tests are VERY hard though, so get ready to study long and hard. But he gives lots of extra credit and som
Lol his tests are not hard at all. People seem to think because you read something over, you've studied. He gives you reviews for each test, and it tells you exactly what you must know. There's no more than 16 key points---just memorize them. There are three tests, and oppurtunities to get 30 points extra credit---take advantage. No book either.
So glad I took Astronomy with Neil. he is the best ever and you learn so much. TAKE THIS CLASS, YOU WON'T REGRET IT.
Professor Mulchan is a very intellectual, caring professor. I took him for Astronomy. We didn't need the book. He taught the subject very well, and kept us awake, which is something a lot of professor's can't do now a days. Like any other class, in order to receive a good grade, you must STUDY. This is not high school anymore. I anticipate an A. :)
Great teacher. Very interesting class. You dont need the book, he gives you a packet that has everything you need to know in it. Gives lots of extra credit, and no homework. All you have to do is study for the test and you will get an A. Only lazy people can get an F in this class! Best professor ever!! Take his class!!
Brilliant Professor he gives 3 tests and no final exam. Make sure that you study for his tests He does give extra credit do it if you can because that will boost up your grade in his class.
teacher is great, very interesting class, 3 test and gives extra credit. Take this professor, you wont regret it.
simply the best teacher ive ever had. he is incredible.
He is an AMAZING professor and I completely recommend. You will regret not taking any class he teaches.
AWESOME LECTURES! keeps you interested. Knows his stuff. The class is not an easy A but is not rocket science either. Just show up, do what you gotta do and youll be alright. Take notes and come prepare, you will actually learn something in this class!!
He is a cool guy and straight to the point, interesting class. He bases your entire grade off of 3 tests+xtra credit but he lets you use the study guide he gives you in the beginning which is your "text book" and any notes you write down so you should be able to pass the tests easily with A's or B's. BUT DO take notes during lectures for the test!
Take his class... you won't regret it. Just show up everyday and take good notes during his lectures. Do NOT buy the book; he will ask you to return it, as his notes he emails at the beginning of class will be the study guide. Make sure you do the written assignment and at least try to do the extra credit; it may bump up your grade for the class.
This class is very interesting. I can recommend this class to anyone! The professor makes the class so interesting you don't want it to end. Attendance is important so come to class! Take a lot of notes...
No regrets. Actually teaches matial thouroughly and gives exaples beyond the material for better understanding. Gives study guide with notes prior to class, textbook is not mandatory and open note tests. Show up, take tests, give respect and learn because he is amazing and an A will be easy like cake.
He teaches from knowledge. It comes out naturally. Serious when it comes to attendance and leaving early. Easy A. 100% interesting and entertaining. Great learning experience.
A bit of a stickler for attendance and being late. You cannot but cannot be late because he will mark you down absent. Other than that easy class learn a lot of cool things. Only wish he gave breaks in a 3 hour class. Test are easy and class is easy just prepare to have a strict attendance policy
Great Teacher!! He is very smart and VERRRRYYYY HOTTT !! You should definitely take this course. It's super easy !!
This professor is the best for astronomy. I wised all my professors were like him. He knows the subject and speaks with passion and knowledge. I wished he taught other classes in my field. I loved his simple sense of style and he's a tea lover :) TAKE HIM!
WOW! This class was great! Do not buy the textbook. All test questions come from notes. Dr. Mulchan explains astronomy in a real world way, so you really understand the vastness of space. I enjoyed coming to class and always learned something interesting. Tests are open book and open notes. Take him! Take him! Take him!
Neil is not your typical "stuffy" professor type; he has a relaxed style of teaching that is unpretentious. However, he seems to know everything about the world in which we live. He provides you with the tools to pass, you just have to do your part! Every class was an adventure into the mysteries of our great planet. I enjoyed immensely! He's A+++
Very smart guy, but his class is difficult. You HAVE to have some physics understanding if not you'll be lost. He gives extra credit. Tests are extremely hard and he doesn't give much partial credit. So imagine if you miss 2 out of 4 questions. For astronomy he might be great, but not for physics. Especially if you have no or little knowledge on it
No HW or assignments just 3 tests and they are open book/notes. I looked forward to class each week because his lectures were so informative and interesting.He is undoubtly one of the best profs I have had at BC. TAKE HIM!!!
I dont usually rate professors, but this is the best professor I've ever had! Incredibly smart, and very helpful. Just take notes and come to class everyday. you can use notes for test. Overall absolutely amazing professor. Everyone is meant for something and this guy was made to teach!! take him!!!
AST1003. My finall AA class at BB and Neil is by far the coolest prof; fun, enlightening and interesting; He has a gift for teaching, though he doesn't think so. No book, he gives notes that is used while testing. Although this class was easy, I learned much about the universe around us, and how our ultimate demise...lol every class is about doom
One of the best professors at BC. Very knowledgeable & interesting guy. Each class he takes you on a journey around the cosmos & makes you realize how big & beautiful the world/universe around you really is. Open note tests. Never keeps you full class time. Amazing class! Highly recommended!
I LOVE this guy if I could marry him and have his kids I would!! He's SUPER smart, laid-back,and doesn't make anyone feel like an idiot if you don't know what he's talking about. Easy class but you actually learn A TON. I am grateful I took this class! He travels alot so he shows pictures which really got me to love this class even more! TAKEHIMPLZ
Yeah this guy is too smart to be teaching at broward college. I thought he was going to be ok, I knew Phy1001 was going to be challenging, but wow... the only class I have ever failed. He says the tests are like the HW... yeah not true at all. spent all that time studying the HW for NOTHING, very surprised when we saw the test. one word... RUN!!!
Neil (NOT Niel- he was named after Armstrong and not Bohr)is VERY smart which sometimes makes the material he covers to appear easier than it actually is. If he is not 'easy' it is because the material isn't easy. Be prepared to put in hours of daily study to keep up with PHY2048-that is what it takes. Extra credits can give another letter grade.
u need to come to class! itll benefit u! have to do 1 easy presentation, sit down take notes and dont fall asleep
Second semester physics is very hard, regardless of the teacher. Neil is smart, well prepared and clear in his explanations. Tests are hard, but so is the material. This is not a cruise-by class-many hours of hard work per week are needed. Extra credit helps about one letter grade. You must also read the book and do extra problems to make it.
This class has only 3 tests that you can use notes on but trust me it's a lot harder than it seems he offers a lot of extra credit but most of the times it's out of town trips which is a hassle,teaching wise, he is a natural,his lectures are colorful and never boring,I just wished he gave more assignments
By far the smartest human being i've ever met. He teaches from knowledge and you can ask him about nearly anything and he'll know about it and make you understand it. Always had a blast seeing the amazing places he's been too. Great class, be there, don't sleep or text, and study and you should do good. Wish I could've taken more of his classes!
This guy is by far the smartest human being who has ever lived. Seriously he knows everything. I thought his class was easy, 80 percent of students passed and of that 80 something like 70 percent were As. His lectures are more like stories. I took this class at night, once a week, and I was never bored and never wanted to fall asleep. Great Guy.
Neil is a super awesome professor. Really knows his stuff and makes the class interesting. There should be a National Geographic article about him because he's been literally all across the world and likes to share his stories with the class. The tests are easy because he lets students use their notes and there is no homework.
Neil's one of those teacher's that helps you remember why you come to school. Most classes are just lecture, study, & hopefully pass but we never really retain any of the information. Taking his class will have you excited to learn more about everything in the world. Funny guy, fair grading, & you actually LEARN. Passed with a B with zero effort.
God, where do I begin. Neil is the BEST professor I've had so far in BC. Extremely chill, funny, and friendly. Test are open notes, no use for a textbook, this class was just heaven on earth. No final, you have to do a group presentation instead but its super fast and easy! PLEASE TAKE HIM, CANT STRESS THIS ENOUGH!!!
Neil was a very amazing teacher. Every lecture was mind-blowing. His tests are all easy and open notes. There was one group project but it was simple. He will never assign homework. The only thing about him is no phones but if you heard his lecture you wouldn't want to be on your phone. He offers field trips for extra credit! Definitely take Neil!
He is a great teacher. No book needed. Test and pop quizzes are based on your notes.(cant share). So come every time and on time. DONT touch phone laptop or sleep during class. He WILL take off points for that. 3 tests, no final,pop quizzes, 1 group project, no homework, one extra credit was 30 pts!! Passed with an A. He travels and I learned alot
My whole life I hated Science and every science related class I've ever taken until I took this professor, he had the most amazing, mind boggling lectures and would go into detail and explain everything. He lets you use every piece of notes on the tests and offers a lot of extra credit. He truly opened my mind to want to learn more about science.
Professor Neil is incredible! He encourages you to see the world and learn from it. Physics is not easy, but he tries to teach you and use examples of real life to make you understand. Tests are hard. I completely fall in love with him; he inspires the students. If you study, you will pas..
Neil (not prof mulchan) is great! Lectures are inquisitive and inspiring. He shares life experience to bring subjects to light. He is attractive but very professional when people can be annoying and go off task. Tests are open note open book but you don't need the book. I'm looking to take him for physics although I hear he is MUCH harder.
Great for astronomy but physics, not so sure! I nearly fail this class, and I gave it all. I have never taken physics in my life, so I guess if you already have some knowledge then you will be in better position. I would recommend someone else for first timers.
Great class. Awesome professor. Highly recommended.
His lectures are amazing! He has a way of ending the class that leaves you mind blown. His lectures go into a lot of depth & u should take extensive notes. Don't miss class. The books are open notes/book though I don't recommend buying the book you don't need it for anything else. There's 1 presentation and 3 exams. Extra credit community service.
What an amazing Professor! Extremely knowledgeable and dedicated to his profession. This was the most challenging class I've ever taken, but the pay off was how much new knowledge I've gained. I've lost a lot of sleep, but that's why I'm here! I highly recommend Dr. Mulchan if you want to learn anything and are willing to work for it.
Interesting class but exams are tough. He has a monotone voice. He doesn't except tardiness and will mark you absent if you come in late. Gives you a packet but it's not the exact same information he ask you on the test. Doesn't curve grades. No homework. No textbook to study your own information. Hes overall a straight teacher and so is the class
Fantastic class! Multiple choice exams, no final, and a great professor! He's very energetic, and gives amazingly interesting lectures! Highly recommended!
His lectures are forever life changing! He is amazing!! NO homework; Already has a study guide ready for you-- THAT'S ALL you need. His lectures are beyond interesting! he doesn't lecture like a "normal" prof. He puts up a photo on the screen and basically talks about it- Almost like having a conversation with you! Definitely must write notes!!!
to continue on.. you will walk out of his class questioning "life" and everything that you learned that day. ONLY 3 EXAMS, 50?s, multiple choice!! He really made it easy for his students! NO TEXTBOOK PURCHASE REQUIRED!! all he asks for in return is for your attention and respect. Take him, you won't regret it at all.
Neil is a very interesting professor, his lectures are very inspirational and come straight from his mind. The only thing I did not like about this class is you don't have much opportunity for grades. Just 3 exams and thats it, and the extra credits are not really worth much. The class is fairly easy just show up and don't miss the exams.
Neil is an amazing professor , he is so smart and full of passion every lesson. His lectures are captivating, just make sure you take careful notes because he lets you use them on tests. There are only 3 tests all semester so you cant mess them up . He doesn' require the purchase of a book which is great. If you get the chance to take him do it !
Prof. Neil is one of kind. He's awesome and really makes you think about the world around you. I definitely recommend him! Take his class!
professor Neil is great and very knowledgeable with Astronomy. I learned many knew things with him. He is tough on attendance, no cell phone visible and class participation. Professor Neil is very approachable, but be sure to ask a clear question. Great class!!
Wants you to improve and If he sees that you are putting long hours of studying you will pass. Physics is not a easy subject. This class changed my life. Also, You will see at the beginning how difficult this class is but try your hardest to not drop out.
You will leave his class questioning life. There are 3 tests, all open notes. He is tough on attendance, if you walk in 5 seconds after he called your name you will be marked absent. He takes points off for each absence so if you are late often do not take this class. other than attendance this class is an easy A
Challenging material but learnt A LOT! Not an easy class, but that tends to happen when you take Physics with Calculus! He does many worked examples in class so that helps with the application of the lecture material. He's also got a great sense of humor and is well travelled to all 7 Continents so that makes for some very entertaining stories!
THANK YOU Professor Mulchan for a great semester! Your class was truly an inspiration. I'm now officially done at Broward College and off to Georgia Tech. You were by far the best Professor I had at Broward. You fostered a calm, relaxed classroom atmosphere and always made yourself readily available the many times I needed help with the material.
What a great class! Great guy. Very casual and easy-going which made it comfortable for everyone in class to ask a lot of questions. He knows Astronomy like no one else. Provides multiple opportunities to earn extra credit, like Field Trips & Volunteer work. He's strick on attendance. I definitely recommend him!!!
Pros/Cons -Exams are the essentially the homework (except for 1 question on the 3rd exam) -Good sense of humor/hilarious stories -Laid-back dude/very intelligent (he undersells his intelligence) -You're screwed if you miss a part of a question -Only graded via tests -Parts of questions on test are not weighted equally Would take again if possible
He's super smart I'll give him that, but the material was the same test over and over again in a 4 question format so if you miss one you get a low C you miss 2 you get an F. He was actually the worst teacher I ever had in my college career would avoid him at ALL COSTS!
I never wore my seat belt driving to class because I wanted to die before making it to his class!
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