4.0

Patrick Cahill

Mathematics - University at Albany (SUNY Albany)

4.0
Quality
3.7
Difficulty
83%
Would Retake
156
Reviews
4.0
Quality
3.7
Difficulty
4.1
Helpful
4.0
Clarity

83%

Would Retake

156

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What Students Say

Actually a good teacher if you pay attention and seek him for help

AMAT111 - 5.0 rating

Jello, Jello, Jello PJ is the bombDOTcom This class is not that bad

AMAT111 - 4.0 rating
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Attendance Mandatory

32%

Textbook Required

12%

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Based on 85 reported grades
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LOTS OF HOMEWORK (30)
Clear grading criteria (25)
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Caring (17)
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Reviews (156)
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5.0
AMAT113
Nov 26, 2014

I took Calc 1 at another college. (I think he is a grad student? Not 100% sure) He doesn't show every step to a problem. He starts it, gets to the middleish, then gives you the end result; he basically followed the example problems in the textbook. Assigns homework, but it's not graded. Can't use graphing calc on tests. Not very approachable.

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AMAT113
Jan 24, 2015

Very unapproachable. Runs through example problems too quickly and leaves steps unclear. No review sheets. Quizzes you once a week.

1.0
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AMAT113
Jan 24, 2015

Cold and unfriendly. Runs through example problems too quickly and leaves steps unclear. No review sheets. Quizzes you once a week.

1.0
5.0
AMAT112
Grade: C+
Jan 22, 2016

Goes through examples really fast and often skips steps on problems. If you're not a math with I would suggest avoiding his class. I am good at math but I barely passed his class.

1.0
5.0
AMAT112
Grade: C+
Mar 1, 2016

Hardest class I've ever taken. He rushed through examples so that most of the time I didn't know what was going on. I've always been really good at math and understanding the concepts, but I know nothing from Calculus I. Avoid this teacher if possible, he seems like a nice enough person, but doesn't know how to properly dumb down the material.

1.0
5.0
AMAT112
Grade: C+
Apr 6, 2016

worst class I've ever taken. I have always been an A student with math coming very easily. He does not explain anything he skips steps to problems and expects you to know how he did it. If you ask for another example he says he doesnt have one and that he will do it next class but never does. Avoid him if possible it will make your semester awful.

5.0
4.0
AMAT111
Grade: B+
Apr 14, 2016

Actually a good teacher if you pay attention and seek him for help. Do not expect to just fly by without attending his class, and people complain he is fast but if you actually ask him to slow down he will and go at it step by step. Very nice guy and willing to give up his time to help you with homework, studying etc. Jello Jello Jello

4.0
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AMAT111
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 14, 2016

Jello, Jello, Jello PJ is the bombDOTcom This class is not that bad! I understood topic material WAY more after I went to office hours! GO TO OFFICE HOURS IFF YOU NEED HELP!!! :)

3.0
4.0
AMAT113
Grade: C
Apr 14, 2016

He is a very jello guy but is confusing sometimes. He is a ok teacher but needs to slow down to explain the lessons to the class. He teaches like you know majority of work. But he will go over work you should already know and he is pretty help at office ours jello^2

5.0
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AMAT113
Grade: C+
Apr 14, 2016

Jello^3 Good professor, teaches you the lessons in an easy to understand way. Enjoyed seeing my calc skills improve over the semester.

4.0
3.0
AMAT112
Grade: C
Apr 15, 2016

He is a really nice guy he makes me jello in the legs, he can go a little quick and simplifies problems quickly but you ask him how he got to that point he will explain it. He also likes to eat a lot of jello for some reason its quite odd. He is also just a cool guy to talk to and i mean he could talk about jello all day.

5.0
1.0
AMAT111
Apr 15, 2016

Best professor ever!!! He is so helpful and funny. He explains everything well and will clear all your doubts. Bad thing: no grading curve. Good thing: No attendance. Jello Jello Jello

5.0
3.0
AMAT111
Grade: A-
Apr 17, 2016

I love jello, if you love jello also, this is the perfect professor for you. Very fair grader that finds partial credit wherever he can. He has a lot of material to get through, he will slow down ONLY if you say something. Overall, very funny guy who loves math. Bring him jello the first day of class for a great first impression. Go to office hours

4.0
4.0
AMAT111
Grade: Rather not say
Apr 17, 2016

He's a great professor if you're dedicated to learning the material. As long as you show up to class and take good notes you should be fine, he's also interactive and if you need him to slow down simply say so. Also, he is very helpful in office hours if you need help. he also does this fun thing where he writes jello^3 if you get a 100 on a quiz

4.0
5.0
AMAT111
Grade: C+
Apr 18, 2016

He's is a pretty nice guy, once I ate jello in his class and he didn't really care. It was only after I dropped the jello that he began to care. Overall it is a very tough class and you will definitely need to put in work if you want to succeed. Also bring jello, it helps.

4.0
4.0
AMAT111
Grade: B-
Apr 19, 2016

Definitely some tough material, but he goes through it all well and makes sure you know it before moving. Don't tell him you don't understand something though and he'll keep moving on. Make sure to ask for help if you're shaky like jello on the material. Talk to him in office hours and do all the homework and it will be easy as jello. Jello.

5.0
4.0
AMAT111
Grade: A-
Apr 19, 2016

He is a cool guy. I will admit, he is a bit fast, but he would inevitably stop to explain wherever you may be confused. He gives you great layout of how the course progresses. He does reviews for topics that students may have problems with (this helps with the quizzes). I never been to his office hours but he is pretty helpful in class. Jello^3

3.0
4.0
AMAT111
Grade: C-
May 1, 2016

Took calc 1 with Cahill, he is a very nice guy and will stop and explain if needed just make sure to stop him or else he will obviously assume everyone understands. His office hours one on one are extremely helpful, the class overall is a tough class so I would have to say that he does a good job teaching it. Also on every quiz write jello^3 !!!!!!

3.0
5.0
AMAT113
Grade: C+
Aug 4, 2016
Would take again

With skills like Einstein Your math history is dope Patrick you kill the game.

5.0
3.0
AMAT113
Aug 8, 2016
Would take again

He's a math teacher, That juggles in his free time, He makes funny Jokes. He knows a few tricks, Not always showing the work, You'll just have to ask.

5.0
3.0
AMAT113
Aug 8, 2016
Would take again

Loves mathematics Isn't afraid to talk tangents Need 5 syllables.

3.0
4.0
AMAT113
Grade: Not sure yet
Aug 9, 2016
Would take again

Your grade in this class is directly affected by how much you care about the class.

5.0
3.0
AMAT113
Grade: A
Aug 10, 2016
Would take again

He is a great prof You will really learn a lot here His grading is fair.

Gives good feedback
CARES ABOUT STUDENTS
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
5.0
4.0
AMAT113
Grade: Not sure yet
Aug 11, 2016
Would take again

Calculus is hard, But he's a nice guy who tries, Log cabins he knows. Really though, he's good, Just be patient and learn well, And don't go crazy.

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Hilarious
4.0
5.0
AMAT113
Grade: Not sure yet
Aug 11, 2016
Would take again

very good at explaining and conveying material that is inherently difficult. exams/quizzes are tough but fair. I dont know how to write a haiku.

Skip class? You won't pass.
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
4.0
4.0
AMAT113
Aug 12, 2016
Would take again

Helpful, supportive Assistance available Good, kind professor

Skip class? You won't pass.
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Clear grading criteria
3.0
4.0
AMAT113
Aug 15, 2016
Wouldn't take again

If you aren't great at math, you might struggle with this professor as he skips steps that he finds "obvious". He goes a bit fast through everything and could probably break concepts down a bit more. Overall, he's not bad, just needs to slow/dumb things down.

Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
4.0
4.0
AMAT113
Grade: Not sure yet
Aug 15, 2016
Would take again

not enough time to learn in hardest calculus class the prof. values your hard work don't get discouraged so you keep calm and math on Although he does run through things quite fast (he stays caffeinated), he doesn't mind running through how he arrived at an answer. He's got something most professors don't: he actually cares.

Skip class? You won't pass.
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Caring
3.0
4.0
AMAT214
Grade: A-
Nov 30, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Very tough class, Professor did not communicate certain topics well. Very often found myself watching videos online and using the textbook to re-teach myself a topic. Very Fair grader. Some of the quizzes were tough.

Skip class? You won't pass.
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Clear grading criteria
4.0
4.0
AMAT214
Nov 30, 2016
Would take again

UNICORNS AND PUSHEEN!!!!!!!

Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
LECTURE HEAVY
3.0
4.0
AMAT113
Nov 30, 2016
Would take again

The class is very fast paced, as there is a LOT of material that needs to be covered in a small amount of time. It's sometimes hard to follow the professor in class, but he is very helpful during office hours and he will stop and explain in class if you ask.

Gives good feedback
Skip class? You won't pass.
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
3.0
5.0
AMAT214
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 30, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Patrick is an awesome guy and a good teacher but he moves really fast during the lectures. You're gonna be playing catch up the whole time and trying to copy what he writes on the board. No time to think. He's there for office hours which really helps. Also, remember to bring a Hydra to class as a pet. He loves em!

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
5.0
3.0
AMAT214
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 30, 2016
Would take again

One of the best math teachers I ever had. I respect him a lot. He's very helpful outside of class and always available. I recommend taking his class. My favorite mythical creature is Patrick Cahill himself.

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
4.0
AMAT214
Grade: A-
Nov 30, 2016
Would take again

The course material is heavy so he goes through it fast and has a lot of quizzes. However, if you go to his office hours for help, you will survive. Nifflers are small sneaky platypus like animal who has a thing for shiny objects and has a pouch that can hold everything.

TEST HEAVY
Caring
LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
4.0
AMAT113
Nov 30, 2016
Would take again

He knows the mathematical concepts very well, but a lot of individual studying is required for this class.

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
4.0
3.0
AMAT112
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 30, 2016
Would take again

The Forty Rules of Love by Elif Shafak depicts two parallel stories: a modern day story of a woman's failing marriage and the story of Rumi and his encounter with a wandering dervish. While the two stories have remarkably different plots, they connect to create a dramatic and powerful tale, makingThe Forty Rules of Love a must read! Ps, classight.

Gives good feedback
Skip class? You won't pass.
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
3.0
4.0
AMAT214
Nov 30, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Cahill is average at best, though a lot of it isn't his fault. It was his first time teaching Calc III and it clearly shows because the majority of my notes are straight from the textbook. He does help more in office hours because he has more time to explain things more slowly, which is nice. His quizzes are tough and they aren't even based off hw.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
4.0
4.0
AMAT112
Grade: B
Nov 30, 2016
Would take again

Overall good class, especially since I was not good with Calc. You should expect a quiz almost every week but if you study or just pay attention you will be good. He's pretty chill and said to review my most recent book for this review. Unfortunately that would be Calc textbook. It's a boring read but has lots of detailed pictures to keep interest.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
TEST HEAVY
LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
5.0
AMAT112
Dec 1, 2016
Would take again

he moves through material very fast as there is a lot to cover in the semester but if you do your homework, show up to class, attend office hours and go to math tutoring sessions, you should be ok

Gives good feedback
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Caring
4.0
4.0
AMAT214
Dec 1, 2016
Would take again

Patrick is a really awesome dude, he's extremely helpful in office hours and he's just a fun guy to talk to. He goes through material so quickly that I only write examples down. He's really chill, put effort in and he'll take note of it. Homework is useless tho. I love dragons, they're my favorite mythical creature!

Tough Grader
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
5.0
3.0
AMAT214
Grade: B+
Dec 1, 2016
Would take again

Pretty chill professor. Funny guy. Definitely need to work for your grade. Lots of homework and a weekly quiz. Midterm was curved (thank god). One extra credit opportunity plus bonus questions on every quiz. If you know enough to do the hw you're probably set for the quiz. He's very fair in his tests and grading. Maybe even a little more than fair.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Hilarious
TEST HEAVY
4.0
4.0
AMAT214
Grade: A
Dec 1, 2016
Would take again

Good guy, goes through material quickly but the class is doable if you study and the grading is very fair. Centaurs are my favorite mythical creature.

Skip class? You won't pass.
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
EXTRA CREDIT
3.0
4.0
AMAT112
Grade: D
Dec 1, 2016
Would take again

He's a good guy and probably a good calculus teacher. I'm just really bad at math and made the mistake of choosing computer science because i felt pressured by my parents to pick a math or science heavy major even though I'm bad at it.

Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
3.0
AMAT113
Grade: A
Dec 1, 2016
Would take again

I have him for Calc 1 and think that he is a very good teacher. Sometimes he can go too fast but I have never been afraid to ask him to slow down or ask a question if I didn't understand. Definitely speak up in class and do the homework it will help you in the long run.

Skip class? You won't pass.
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
4.0
4.0
AMAT214
Dec 1, 2016
Would take again

Good professor, always available for office hours even when its during his other classes office hours. Gives a lot of homework and weekly quizzes but if you do the recommended practice problems you'll do well.

Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
4.0
4.0
AMAT214
Dec 2, 2016
Would take again

Great professor. Decent amount of homework, quizzes almost weekly that aren't too bad. Sometimes goes quickly but will go back if asked.

3.0
5.0
AMAT113
Grade: Incomplete
Dec 4, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Patrick is a cool and hilarious dude. However, some of his lectures are more theorem based and not enough examples in class. His homework is a fair length and his quizzes are pretty hard. He goes pretty fast in lectures so if you don't study in your own time, you're screwed. My favorite mythical creature are Elves.

Tough Grader
Hilarious
TEST HEAVY
4.0
4.0
AMAT112
Grade: A
Dec 4, 2016
Wouldn't take again

He gives quiz every weeks and it's kinda hard. This is 4 credit course so he gives out a lot of homework.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
TEST HEAVY
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
4.0
5.0
AMAT112
Dec 4, 2016
Would take again

He gives a lot of homework and quiz. Test is hard.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
4.0
4.0
AMAT214
Dec 5, 2016
Would take again

Professor Cahill is a great professor in the sense that he covers the all the material, with almost an extra week to review for the final. He explains topics thoroughly and in depth to the point where he won' t disregard an obvious question. I only wish that he would project his voice louder. The quizzes and tests are standard and fair.

Respected
Participation matters
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
5.0
4.0
AMAT214
Dec 5, 2016
Would take again

I like dragons. Also I liked Mr. Cahill's class. Since I'm only in high school I have no clue what to think. It was hard. Really hard for me at least since my Calc II class was really easy and slow. Also we never covered polar, partial fractions or parametrics in depth.

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
TEST HEAVY
4.0
4.0
AMAT215
Dec 5, 2016
Would take again

Good professor, he definitely knows his stuff. The tests and homework can be difficult, but with extra studying you can still get a good grade. Unicorns are amazing and date all the way back to 15,000 BCE!

Tough Grader
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
4.0
5.0
AMAT112
Grade: B-
Dec 5, 2016
Would take again

He's a nice guy and accessible outside of class, but his examples on the board are from the textbook. Pre-Calc came very easy for me but Calc is a struggle, he does his best but it's still very hard. Most kids in the class have already taken Calc so he moves fast. Make sure to go to him during office hours if you don't understand anything.

Skip class? You won't pass.
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Hilarious
2.0
4.0
AMAT214
Dec 6, 2016
Wouldn't take again

He goes so fast that we can barely catch up with him. But, we need time to copy notes and think about the problems. It's like before you finish reading the question, he already talks about the solution. When you go to the solution, he is already in the next question. He literally doesn't give you time to write anything down, and just keeps going.

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
3.0
AMAT214
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 6, 2016
Would take again

Good guy, goes pretty fast through the material but willing to slow it down if you ask. Always was available outside of class. Hands down the best mythical creature is the Troll. -Lives under bridge -Main source of income is asking people riddles -Strong That's aspirational.

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Caring
3.0
4.0
AMAT113
Dec 6, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Goes too fast in class for students to follow. I get lost a lot in class.

Skip class? You won't pass.
TEST HEAVY
LECTURE HEAVY
2.0
4.0
AMAT112
Dec 6, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Cool dude but explains too fast in class for us to follow. He doesn't teach that well for us to understand the material. He gives out quizzes that are not related to the homework.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
TEST HEAVY
5.0
4.0
AMAT113
Grade: B-
Dec 6, 2016
Would take again

Great guy, very helpful, accommodates to his students, go to his office hours!

Respected
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
4.0
AMAT214
Grade: B-
Dec 6, 2016
Would take again

One of the best professors to have, accommodates to students, go to his office hours! Study at least 2 nights for his quizzes.

Respected
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Caring
5.0
4.0
AMAT214
Dec 7, 2016
Would take again

Great professor, but can go a little fast sometimes. This will not be an issue if you go to office hours where he is great at clearing things up. Weekly quizzes, but he is a very fair grader. Quizzes can be hard but very doable so study at least 2 nights. Attendance is not mandatory. Overall a good professor, is there to help you if you seek help.

Gives good feedback
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Caring
4.0
3.0
AMAT112
Grade: C+
Dec 7, 2016
Would take again

Hes a good teacher but goes directly from the textbook. His office hours help a lot. Tests and Quizzes are easy but gives a lot of homework and quiz every Thursday. The last book i read was a Rage in Harlem, it was good and fairly short

Respected
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
4.0
4.0
AMAT214
Dec 7, 2016
Would take again

He is a good professor overall but i want to talk about the Loch Ness Monster. This so called mythical creature has had some sightings in the past which can disprove the title of not being real. The legend of Nessie is a fascinating discussion that I might recommend to others who disagree with Nessielievers. I recommend Professor Cahill and Nessie.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
4.0
AMAT214
Grade: A-
Dec 8, 2016
Would take again

many hw and quizs, kind of hard but not because of the professor, the class itself is hard. won't pass if you don't work for this class This is the second time I took his class, very responsible professor

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
4.0
AMAT214
Grade: A
Dec 8, 2016
Would take again

My favorite class of Mythical creatures, is the subset of hybrids. Minotaurs, Naga, Kurma, Harpies, even the sphinx. Creatures with all the intellect of a human augmented with strength/speed, & ferocity of wild beasts. My favorite part is despite their superiority, stories that feature them always show the true humans who fight them winning; As if!

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
5.0
AMAT214
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 8, 2016
Would take again

This course requires lots of studying and hard work, having Cahill as a professor did help a lot. Although he goes fast at times he is very willing to slow down and go back over what you need. He is also very accessible outside of class. other than all that formal stuff id like to just mention that my favorite mythical creature is a kelpie.

Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Clear grading criteria
4.0
3.0
AMAT113
Grade: B+
Dec 8, 2016
Would take again

Calc isn't an easy subject but if you struggle in one of his classes its probably your own fault.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
TEST HEAVY
4.0
3.0
AMAT113
Grade: B+
Dec 8, 2016
Would take again

Tough subject good Professor.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
TEST HEAVY
3.0
4.0
AMAT214
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 9, 2016
Would take again

Good overall

Inspirational
Clear grading criteria
TEST HEAVY
4.0
3.0
AMAT214
Grade: A-
Dec 9, 2016
Would take again

His class go through very fast and have the quiz every week.

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
TEST HEAVY
3.0
4.0
AMAT214
Dec 9, 2016
Would take again

he teaches very fast, the quiz is similar with the HW, however, that is still difficult.

Gives good feedback
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
4.0
4.0
AMAT214
Dec 9, 2016
Would take again

Solid choice for a difficult class. Show up, do the work, go to office hours, you'll be fine

Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
5.0
4.0
AMAT214
Grade: B+
Dec 10, 2016
Would take again

Nice professor, but go though too fast

Amazing lectures
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
4.0
AMAT214
Dec 11, 2016
Would take again

work hard on homework, stud for quizzes based on the questions he gives to look at, go to office hours

Gives good feedback
Get ready to read
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
3.0
3.0
AMAT112
Dec 11, 2016
Would take again

Class was okay overall, teacher went kinda fast.

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
4.0
AMAT112
Grade: A
Dec 11, 2016
Would take again

Really good professor, he does go kinda fast but he always stops to ask if you have questions so that's always a good time to say you don't understand what was covered. He gives assignments for everything he covers which helps for weekly quizzes which are based on the hw assigned. Also, his office hours are helpful and count towards participation!

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Clear grading criteria
4.0
3.0
AMAT214
Dec 12, 2016
Would take again

The class was fast paced and tough but i thought it was explained well by him and he always made sure that you knew what quizzes and tests would be on as he outlines the sections and questions to look over for every quiz. Also very helpful i you fall behind.

Gives good feedback
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
3.0
AMAT112
Grade: B+
Dec 12, 2016
Would take again

The class itself is hard, but Cahill's there to help. He does go at a pretty fast pace, but if you put in the work then you should be able to keep up. Don't expect an easy A.

Gives good feedback
Skip class? You won't pass.
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
4.0
4.0
AMAT214
Dec 12, 2016
Would take again

A quiz every week, fact-paced, and a lot of Webassign hws. Uni-guin.

Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
TEST HEAVY
4.0
4.0
AMAT214
Dec 13, 2016
Would take again

Good teacher, very fair. Do the work get a good grade. But my favorite creature is the phoenix, a majestic creature which burns a flame hotter than the sun and is immortal. Riding one would be difficult!

Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
5.0
3.0
AMAT112
Grade: A+
Dec 14, 2016
Would take again

He explains the topics multiple times in order to make sure that you understand. He is also open to any questions you may have in regards to the class to the best of his ability. He gives you choices in the class such as deciding between another lecture or a review session.

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Clear grading criteria
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
5.0
CALC3
Grade: Rather not say
Apr 25, 2017
Would take again

dsafdhe cool he cool great professorasdfa

Tough Grader
Gives good feedback
Respected
5.0
3.0
AMAT214
Grade: A
Apr 26, 2017
Would take again

LUV cahill, hee's my siprit animl, bess profe'ssor in the skoo iv seen in my lyf. he good professor give good lectur to u. he teech MANY thing like vectur and numbur but dont get 2 close cuz he will BRaKE UR HART /3 he dnt care about u he jst care about vectur n numbur :'(

Inspirational
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
AMAT214
Grade: A-
May 1, 2017
Would take again

.take to need i that ,teaches he classes math other any for him take would I ,overall .expect to what of idea good a have should you ,hours office his to go you if but tough pretty be can quizzes .concepts the understand you that more ,numbers the about much that all care really t'doesn .grader fair very .had ever ve'i .prof math chillest The

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
2.0
5.0
AMAT214
Grade: Not sure yet
May 2, 2017
Wouldn't take again

The biggest problem I find is that he doesn't introduce or thoroughly explain the topic/section for class. Without building a basis in the section, it was hard to follow along and understand what he was doing. Don't get me wrong, he's nice, funny and is usually easily accessible for office hours. He's definitely knowledgeable, but rushes through.

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
5.0
3.0
AMAT111
Grade: A
May 3, 2017
Would take again

If you hve ny queion on bou he homework, I would lwy go to hi office hours. He h weekly quizze ometime o go over he meril from he previou week.

Participation matters
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Clear grading criteria
5.0
4.0
AMAT214
Grade: Not sure yet
May 4, 2017
Would take again

Was initially concerned about Calc-3 because calculus is not a strength of mine. Attending office hours at least once a week pulled me through this class. He was very accommodating if schedules did not work with office hours and added more office hours on Wednesdays. He will work with you if you are willing to do the work you need to do.

Gives good feedback
Respected
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
3.0
4.0
AMAT214
Grade: Incomplete
May 6, 2017
Wouldn't take again

The course isn't too thrilling (partially because everything seems abstract) but fair overall. He has weekly quizzes. They aren't super difficult; it's just tricky. His teaching is fast, so be prepared to keep up. His office hours are very helpful. He does go off tangent at times with insane math problems, but that's just who he is. Decent overall.

Gives good feedback
Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
5.0
4.0
AMAT214
May 7, 2017
Would take again

Let me tell you a story from the magical faraway lands of UAlbany (literally ten minutes from my house) about a tall leprechaun named Patrick. This was no ordinary leprechaun, but one who juggled and taught Calculus. Some would say that he was the most skilled in all the of the land at teaching Calc III, and those people would be right! - The end.

Skip class? You won't pass.
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Hilarious
4.0
4.0
AMAT214
Grade: A-
May 8, 2017
Wouldn't take again

A very cool professor, but expect quizzes weekly. Lectures are alright, sometimes the topic itself gets very confusing so just refer to the textbook or go to his office hours. Another thing, Cahill is a pretty cool name.

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
5.0
4.0
AMAT214
Grade: Rather not say
May 9, 2017
Would take again

A story about four people named Everybody, Somebody, Anybody, and Nobody. Everybody thought that Somebody would do a job. Anybody could have done it, but Nobody did it. Somebody got angry because it was Everybody's job. Everybody thought Anybody could do it, but Nobody realized that Everybody wouldn't. Everybody blamed Somebody when Nobody did w

Skip class? You won't pass.
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
4.0
AMAT111
May 9, 2017
Would take again

class is not mandatory but if you miss a single day, you will miss alot. Great professor overall, go to his office for any help. He will help you as much as you want to get help. End of the day it is your grade, not his.

Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
Caring
4.0
3.0
AMAT111
Grade: Not sure yet
May 10, 2017
Would take again

Good professor. Moves fast but is willing to slow down or explain things that weren't clear. Gives a lot of homework but goes through problems in class sometimes. Generally, he's a good professor.

Gives good feedback
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
5.0
2.0
AMAT111
May 10, 2017
Would take again

Teached clearly, he always explains each steps to solve a problem. Meanwhile he is a responsible teacher because he never being late or absent. Just CHOOSE him!!!

Respected
TEST HEAVY
4.0
4.0
AMAT214
Grade: A
May 10, 2017
Wouldn't take again

the quiz is difficult. lucky thing is he gave us extra credit.

Respected
TEST HEAVY
EXTRA CREDIT
3.0
4.0
AMAT214
May 10, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Very tough grader! Make sure you read the textbook or go to office hours if you don't understand something because it goes from 0-10,000 REAL QUICK! It's a fast paced class but somewhat manageable. Homework isn't worth much but use them as practice problems for quizzes!! It helps A LOT.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
3.0
3.0
AMAT111
Grade: Not sure yet
May 10, 2017
Would take again

Really good professor. Explains material pretty clearly and always tries his best to make everyone understand

Gives good feedback
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Clear grading criteria
4.0
3.0
AMAT111
Grade: Rather not say
May 10, 2017
Would take again

He is nice, funny and is usually easily accessible for office hours. He's definitely knowledgeable, but rushes through.

Skip class? You won't pass.
EXTRA CREDIT
LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
3.0
AMAT111
Grade: Not sure yet
May 10, 2017
Would take again

Cahill is a good teacher. He tries his best but this is a hard class and you need to put in the effort. He gives a lot of extra credit and homework to build your grade.

Gives good feedback
Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
3.0
4.0
AMAT111
Grade: Not sure yet
May 10, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Really good professor, he does go kinda fast but he always stops to ask if you have questions so that's always a good time to say you don't understand what was covered. He gives assignments for everything he covers which helps for weekly quizzes which are based on the hw assigned.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Clear grading criteria
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
1.0
AMAT111
Grade: A
May 11, 2017
Would take again

His markers are mad cool only reason I took this class

4.0
3.0
AMAT113
May 11, 2017
Would take again

Very good professor focused on making the students learn as much as we can, and keep it in our heads. Attendance isn't mandatory, but you will miss a lot of material if you don't go and will not be prepared for the quizzes, which are almost every week. Would recommend

Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
4.0
3.0
AMAT111
Grade: Not sure yet
May 11, 2017
Would take again

Great professor, he does go kinda fast but he always stops to ask if you have questions so that's always a good time to say you don't understand what was covered. Homework isnt bad which helps for weekly quizzes. Hes easily accessible for office hours if you have any questions.

Skip class? You won't pass.
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Clear grading criteria
4.0
3.0
AMAT113
Grade: A
May 11, 2017
Would take again

He's a good prof. The class is not to hard and attendance is not mandatory but you will definitely need to show up in class in order to be able to do good on a test. He's always available for you outside the class so I think taking this class is not bad at all.

Skip class? You won't pass.
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Caring
3.0
3.0
AMAT111
May 11, 2017
Would take again

The one thing I like the most about him is that he's very chill. If you need help with something he'll take time to help and make sure you understand. When he's teaching a lesson, he usually goes through every example possible so when you come across a certain problem, youre not stuck.

Skip class? You won't pass.
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
4.0
4.0
AMAT214
May 14, 2017
Would take again

Some of the quizzes can be a good bit more difficult than they should be but overall he's a solid professor. You'll definitely learn the material of the course if you follow along in class and he has very clear grading criteria.

Tough Grader
Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
5.0
4.0
AMAT113
Grade: Rather not say
May 19, 2017
Would take again

Solid all around professor. Will go out of his way to help you outside of class and constantly asks if anyone is stuck or if hes going too fast. Some of his quizzes are a little hard, but if you follow what hes teaching, you'll pass.

Tough Grader
Gives good feedback
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
3.0
AMAT112
Sep 8, 2017
Would take again

He moves fairly quick with the material but he stops to ask if you have any questions. ASK QUESTIONS. You can ask him questions after clas if you feel uncomfortable to ask during class he explains very well and doesnt mind. He is very fair with quizzes and homeworks.

Skip class? You won't pass.
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Clear grading criteria
4.0
4.0
AMAT108
Nov 27, 2017
Would take again

Professor Cahill really helped us out at the end of the year, as most of the class struggled on the second test. Always available for office hours, and taught the material well. Class moves fast, so paying attention is key. "Scared money don't make no money"

Gives good feedback
Skip class? You won't pass.
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
5.0
3.0
AMAT108
Nov 27, 2017
Would take again

Relaxed and nice teaching style. I would chose this class again !

Gives good feedback
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
5.0
2.0
AMAT108
Grade: A
Nov 27, 2017
Would take again

Great professor who really wants students to succeed. Not necessarily a guaranteed A, but it is very possible with some effort and a little studying.

Gives good feedback
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Hilarious
5.0
4.0
AMAT108
Nov 27, 2017
Would take again

Nice and is super helpful if you are confused on what he is teaching. Good amount of homework and quizzes but they are helpful for the exams and to boost your grade.

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
EXTRA CREDIT
LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
3.0
MATH108
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 27, 2017
Would take again

Professor Cahill is a nice and amazing professor, he truly care about his students. At the beginning you will feel that the class is pretty easy, however over time the class began to be challenging. Overall, the material were not too difficult, but it is not an easy A. As long you put it work, and go see Professor Cahill, you will be fine.

Gives good feedback
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
4.0
AMAT108
Grade: A+
Nov 27, 2017
Would take again

Although attendance isn't factored into your grade, I would HIGHLY recommend attending class. The material is extremely tedious and is not something you could easily teach yourself right before the exam. He gives lots of practice problems in class that are usually also on the exam. He also explains stuff in a way that you can easily understand.

Skip class? You won't pass.
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Clear grading criteria
5.0
4.0
AMAT108
Nov 27, 2017
Would take again

Good teacher, but kind of difficult tests.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Clear grading criteria
4.0
5.0
AMAT113
Nov 29, 2017
Wouldn't take again

He does some tricks in the class

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Tests? Not many
4.0
4.0
AMAT113
Nov 29, 2017
Would take again

Good professor, funny and teaches material well. Lecture slides can get a bit boring but your textbook is a great reference if you get stuck on some of the lengthy homework. Exams are easy if you understand the homework, great class overall.

Skip class? You won't pass.
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Tests? Not many
5.0
3.0
AMAT108
Grade: A
Nov 29, 2017
Would take again

Teaches well. Will take the time to explain every question (even if it was asked 500 times during the same class).

EXTRA CREDIT
Would take again
5.0
3.0
AMAT108
Grade: A
Nov 29, 2017
Would take again

He does not take attendance which is very convenient, but the exams and quizzes are very difficult if you do not attend class. Explains each topic very carefully until everybody understands and allows students to ask a lot of questions. The textbook is very useful in order to comprehend the subject as well.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Caring
Would take again
3.0
3.0
AMAT108
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 29, 2017
Wouldn't take again

He mostly just reads off the slides it would be better if he did more problems together but he gives you all the formula's for all tests so it's not that bad if you do the homework and pay attention.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Clear grading criteria
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
3.0
AMAT113
Grade: C
Nov 29, 2017
Would take again

Good teacher with a sense of humor, very down to earth guy.

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Tests? Not many
Hilarious
5.0
4.0
AMAT108
Nov 29, 2017
Would take again

Good class and good teacher to work with.

Gives good feedback
Respected
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
5.0
4.0
AMAT113
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 30, 2017
Would take again

Amazing Professor but challenging course. Does a great job of clearly explaining stuff& answering all questions you may have. Does multiple examples to explain the process. Clearly explains his grading methods and he knows how to juggle. Guess his age for bonus points. Will take any math class again with him if I have to.

Skip class? You won't pass.
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Clear grading criteria
4.0
5.0
AMAT112
Nov 30, 2017
Wouldn't take again

UNFORGETTABLE!!!!!!!!!!

5.0
3.0
AMAT112
Grade: A-
Nov 30, 2017
Would take again

Great teacher, would take a class with them again. The songs I listen to don't have lyrics, and I don't cook. I would say just watch Gordon Ramsey videos.

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Hilarious
Would take again
5.0
3.0
AMAT112
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 30, 2017
Would take again

Great teacher, slightly challenging but very fair. Readily available to help if you need it. Would definitely take again. EVERYBODY IS WORKING FOR THE WEEKEND! EH

Gives good feedback
Skip class? You won't pass.
Would take again
5.0
4.0
AMAT113
Dec 1, 2017
Would take again

Pegasus is the mythical creature of my choice

4.0
3.0
AMAT108
Grade: B+
Dec 1, 2017
Would take again

The instructor gives students many examples of particular questions and makes it easier for students to understand.

Gives good feedback
Respected
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
3.0
4.0
AMAT113
Dec 2, 2017
Wouldn't take again

As someone who has struggled at math for the longest time I have found that if you ask him for help he will be more than happy to give it to you, you need to take notes for his class if you want to understand it ( but i guess that goes with any math class) oh if you dont understand something ask questions he will answer them

Gives good feedback
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Tests are tough
4.0
4.0
AMAT113
Dec 2, 2017
Would take again

Great teacher, moves really quickly. If you miss class--good luck. Also, be ready to spend $100 on WebAssign. RIP to your wallets. I would suggest going to office hours as much as possible if you don't understand something.

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Hilarious
Tests are tough
5.0
4.0
AMAT113
Dec 2, 2017
Would take again

He is real

Gives good feedback
Respected
Get ready to read
5.0
4.0
AMAT113
Dec 3, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Powerpoint Based

Skip class? You won't pass.
4.0
4.0
AMAT113
Dec 3, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Fun Guy

Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
3.0
AMAT113
Grade: A
Dec 3, 2017
Would take again

good guy

3.0
3.0
AMAT108
Grade: B
Dec 4, 2017
Wouldn't take again

The textbook purchase is only mandatory to access the online homework, where the textbook is accessible anyways. The class wasn't severely difficult, and if you were struggling, prof. was always available after class on Mon. and on Tue. Conceivably, if you don't slack about it, you could skip class (in the mornings) and self-teach w the book.

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Tests? Not many
4.0
3.0
AMAT108
Dec 4, 2017
Would take again

A cool and laid-back professor. If you are not on top of yourself you have the potential to fall back. A bit fast paced in class. Don't be afraid to ask questions in class or stop him to repeat something again, he won't mind. Very helpful outside the classroom during office hours.

Gives good feedback
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Tests? Not many
5.0
3.0
AMAT113
Dec 4, 2017
Would take again

Go to class and pay attention, do the homework to pass the quizzes, and study before the midterm and final and you should get a B or higher easily in this class.

Gives good feedback
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Would take again
4.0
3.0
AMAT108
Dec 4, 2017
Would take again

Should do problems on your own to do well. Get help when needed.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
5.0
4.0
AMAT112
Dec 5, 2017
Would take again

He's a great professor! Always there to help out when we need the help. The class is fast-paced, but he doesn't mind slowing down if we don't understand! Show him that you are willing to work hard and he will help you out the best he can!

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Amazing lectures
Would take again
3.0
4.0
AMAT112
Dec 5, 2017
Wouldn't take again

The professor made the class more enjoyable.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Tests? Not many
Hilarious
5.0
5.0
AMAT113
Dec 5, 2017
Would take again

Great professor, class is very fast paced but he does a good job of explaining the material. 10/10 would recommend.

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
4.0
4.0
AMAT112
Dec 5, 2017
Would take again

This class is not an easy A or an easy B. If you want an A or B in this class you better work your butt off for it. It's not impossible to get an A because Patrick Cahill does try his best to make the grading work to his students best interest. He's a very chill and nice guy and is willing to work with you.

Respected
Clear grading criteria
Tests are tough
5.0
3.0
AMAT108
Dec 6, 2017
Would take again

Doing his best to make sure that everyone in the class is understanding. The quizes, tests and exams are good, you need to know the bigger picture rather then specific details from the book.

Inspirational
Clear grading criteria
Would take again
5.0
4.0
AMAT112
Dec 6, 2017
Would take again

A great teacher willing to work with students. Knows material very well and effectively teaches it.

Gives good feedback
TEST HEAVY
Tests are tough
4.0
4.0
AMAT113
Dec 6, 2017
Would take again

funniest Ginger haired teacher that i have had the pleasure to encounter.

Gives good feedback
Hilarious
Tests are tough
4.0
3.0
AMAT112
Grade: B+
Dec 7, 2017
Would take again

OMGGGG HE IS SO CUTEE

SO MANY PAPERS
Tests? Not many
Hilarious
5.0
4.0
AMAT113
Dec 7, 2017
Would take again

Super great professor, I had a ton of fun. Overall super dope and would totally recommend.

Gives good feedback
Hilarious
Would take again
5.0
3.0
AMAT113
Grade: D-
Dec 7, 2017
Would take again

Does good work.

Tough Grader
Gives good feedback
Participation matters
4.0
3.0
AMAT113
Grade: A-
Dec 8, 2017
Would take again

If you show up and pay attention, you will get a good grade. Its honestly that simple, and he makes the material easy enough to understand.

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Tests? Not many
Clear grading criteria
5.0
4.0
AMAT112
Dec 10, 2017
Would take again

great professor

5.0
3.0
AMAT108
Dec 11, 2017
Would take again

He is really amazing and is willing to help you outside of classroom during office hours and during his other class office hours.

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Caring
Would take again
4.0
5.0
AMAT112
Dec 11, 2017
Would take again

Great professor as he will make sure everyone understands the material

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
Tests are tough
5.0
3.0
AMAT113
Dec 11, 2017
Would take again

Have to go to class but he will make it worth it. Great professor!

Skip class? You won't pass.
Tests are tough
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
3.0
AMAT112
Dec 11, 2017
Would take again

Have to attend class to do well but you will be better off. Great professor. Answers questions thoroughly.

Respected
Tests are tough
LECTURE HEAVY
3.0
5.0
AMAT113
Grade: D-
Dec 12, 2017
Would take again

His tests are harder than the homework

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
Tests are tough
5.0
4.0
AMAT111
Mar 8, 2018
Would take again

Easily the best math teacher I've had, period. If you have the option to take one of his classes I would definitely recommend it.

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
Caring
4.0
2.0
AMAT108
Grade: A
May 3, 2018
Would take again

Great professor. Really, really nice. Connect well with students, because he is young.

Inspirational
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Caring
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