Reviews of professor Brian Hanley

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Hanley gets a bad rap. He is blunt and can come off as abrasive. My advice is to get comfortable talking to him. He is by no means a bad guy, and can be very helpful. The nature of the class is very hard but there is nothing he tests you on that you haven't seen in lecture or homework. Respect this class and you can do well. Good luck.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
I will admit that Dr. Hanley has an intimidating presence and demeanor. However, Dr. Hanley does genuinely want people to pass, and once you get deeper into ChE, you will realize that what he taught you actually applies to the curriculum. If you talk with him 1 on 1 he may seem angry, but just stay focused on getting your questions answered.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Dr. Hanley is a very knowledgeable man, and he's an expert at what he teaches. He has a blunt attitude towards the subject matter, and many people may say he's mean. In reality, he just shoots it to you straight, and he's always willing to help. To pass this course, you have to suck it up, do the work, and be prepared for anything and everything.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
You can tell Professor Hanley cares that you understand how to do all the content the class requires. He is an absolutely amazing professor! He literally stayed late almost every day to be there to help you for homework or other assignments. DON'T be afraid to ask him for help or for further explanation on a topic you don't fully understand.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Dr. Hanley gets a bad rap. He can definitely be abrasive but really does care that students learn and the understand the material. You should come to class prepared and ask thoughtful questions and he is happy to help.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Dr. Hanley is very direct. He is also a harsh grader; the nature of the courses he teaches does not allow for much partial credit. He cares about the class he teaches and is available to assist students outside of class. Dr. Hanley one of the better engineering professors out there, the man is just blunt and a lot of students take that to be rude.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Dr. Hanley wants you to actually understand the material and if you don't make the effort to you won't pass. Give this class respect and you will do great. It is time consuming, but you will learn some very valuable skills. Don't be afraid to asks questions and don't let Hanley intimidate you. He is a nice guy who wants his students to do well.

Rating: 3.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
You can not avoid him, he is the only one who teaches this course so be prepared. He is not EVIL, but he also is no saint. Go to his office, talk to him, ask questions during his office hours if you don't feel comfortable asking questions in class. Form a group and take your time doing the hws, you need just 55 to pass 2176. Don't be afraid!!!!