Reviews of professor Michael McCarthy

Rating: 3.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
This class is very hard but I recommend taking it online, it is easier. We use this online website which is like 20 bucks. All I have to say is Chegg. And if you take this in person good luck charlie. Just want to mention that he is better than any other professor at Hartnell

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
He is good but does not explain very well. He is hilarious. His class work is always in teams and only one person per team can submit homework. The grading is for all members, so be prepared to deal with people who don't turn in work. Different teacher for the lab.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
Class is hard and McCarthy is rude

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Despite this being a fully-in person class, professor does not provide or believe in lectures in favor of an "alternative" way of learning. The entire course is only the online OLI program and chem101. This professor does not teach course material. Only thing you will do during scheduled lecture is fill out packets as if it were highschool. Beware.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 1.0/5
His lecture is purely group discussions and activities, but you can always ask him if you get confused. He also explains the hard ones in front of the class.  The readings he provides are helpful in understanding chemistry, and the homework helps you prepare for the exams. You can talk to him if you have concerns in his class, and he'll help you.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
Awful would not take, do not take his classes trust me.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
He's a great teacher, you do need to show up to lectures and take the time to study the material or you will be lost in class. His labs are fun and interesting he runs through the whole lab work before letting you start on your own.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Dr. McCarthy is clearly passionate about his subject and his students. He is curious and loves to talk about data science topics. He is extremely engaged and accessible. He focuses on both technical and philosophical aspects of learning the material, and presents difficult concepts in an easy-to-understand manner.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
I took his class online and for me it was good because I work full time and all of his exams and quizzes are due on Sunday. Yes his quizzes are hard & we use a website call knewton Alta and whatever you get that your score. He is very understanding if you cant submit project on time if you let him know, otherwise I like his teaching.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
I took him for Chem 1A, I would say he was a great instructor. The way lecture worked was you would show up to work with your team which you all would be challenged but I liked that we all had to use our brains. He can be a little agressive on his approach when asked questions but he means it with good intensions. I overall enjoyed his class.