Reviews of professor Matthew Murphy

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 1.0/5
My main complaint is he tries to get people engaged and most of the time we just sit there in awkward silence. It's more of a required class so no one really cares enough to respond to questions. He is generous with his grading I keep getting 90s on work I did last minute. Overall his lectures are alright, he knows a lot and can be funny.

Rating: 3.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
He is a very nice guy, but his lectures are just sooo boring. Basically just goes over the readings in the textbook. Also you need to study for the tests or understand the material. You can get by without getting the textbook though.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Super nice, not a lot of homework, always wants to help; attendance isn't mandatory, but I personally recommend it. He knows what he's talking about. The tests are fairly easy, as long as you go to class. You can tell he enjoys his job and wants you to learn.

Rating: 2.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
I've taken 2 classes with Murphy so far. His powerpoints are bland and class is extremely boring. Assignments are text based and it can get to be a lot if you fall behind, but for the most part he is a pretty easy grader--he can tend to take off points for small things though. Study guides. His way of instructing is VERYY lackluster & monotone.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Overall his class is very straightforward. He gives study guides for the reading and posts the power points. Test is strictly from those two. Do the reading, although you could get by without it. Great guy but class can get boring especially if no one is participating. Easy to get a good grade just pay attention.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Dr Murphy is a very kind and knowledgeable professor. The class was incredibly interesting even though his lectures are boring sometimes. Sometimes he engages the class well and other times we sit in silence while he talks for an hour. He is also a difficult grader and sometimes unclear. I would take him again because class was easy and interesting

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Outstanding professor. Very knowledgeable, always willing to share. Easily accessible outside of class. 4 tests, nothing too hard as long as you study and review. Final project is making a poster instead of a written exam. If you have the chance to take him, do it.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Murphy is an okay teacher but he knows his stuff and is straightforward with what he wants in his assignments. He is an easy grader so as long as you study you will do fine on the tests.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
 Makes lectures interesting, has plenty of resources, very forgiving grading system and lateness policy, and the exams are designed to benefit those who studied. Great guy and great professor.