George Cahen - University of Virginia

Professor: George Cahen
Department: Engineering
College: University of Virginia
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: ENGR162
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
The class is perfectly fine; it's just the professor who's a bit of a jerk. If you need help, contact anyone but him and you'll live a happier life.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: MSE2090
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
A very no BS teacher. He is genuinely interesed in the subject and lectures on many concepts to get you thinking about the class. He is a very fair teacher, though many who don't follow the rules and expectations set out in the syllabus will complain about him. Expect a very interesting class and careful outside reading.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: ENGR162
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I can describe George Cahen in one word: uncompassionate.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: ENGR162
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Friendliest, most helpful professor on grounds. Though some claim he is hard and unfair, he is one of the most reasonable professors. Just be willing to make an effort and don't be afraid to talk to him.
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: ENGR162
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Horrible profressor, not helpful at all. Any time I asked him a question he was mean and very unhelpful. H didn't even want to help. Does not seem to care about students at all.
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: ENGR162
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Worst Professor. Really mean and completely unfair in grading. People would have the same exact answers, one person would get 6 points of the other 20 POINTS!!! Did he care.. no! Simply told you that you obviously didn't read the book and that he should take more points off. Terrible teacher who has a class that is a requirement. Ridiculous!
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: ENGR162
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
If he's not the meanest professor in the world, he's certainly the meanest at UVA. I asked for help once and he basically told me I was too stupid to be in school. I left crying, still not understanding the how to do the lab...
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: SOLARCAR
  • Grade Received: B-
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Fantastic guy. Laments for the blue van. =p
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: MSE209
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Good teacher, especially knowledgable about engineering failure and materials failure. Good class
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: ENGR162
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
very unfair on grading I shouldve received A+ but got only A
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: ENGR142R
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
It's not hard to do well, but he does require you to put in decent effort. Forces his students to really stop and "think like engineers." Really easy to talk to though.
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: ENGR142R
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Prof. Cahen is a very knowledgeable guy and sincerely cares about how his students do. You do learn a lot in his class. HOWEVER, he is a harsher grader and will require significantly more work than the other professor who teaches ENGR142R. They'll all get A's for less work.
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: ENGR162
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Cahen is a very unforgiving grader. He is one of the worst teachers i have ever had. I do not recommend taking any classes with him.
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: ENGR142R
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Cahen is one of the nicest guys I've ever met. Hes been at UVa since 1968, and he loves everything about it. He cares for his students, and his enthusiasm makes his class enjoyable. He is one of the most knowledgable professors i've ever had.
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: ENGR162
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
not very helpful during the labs
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: ENGR142R
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Cahen is a good guy. His class is fun, because the lectures are interesting and all you have to do is listen to him and focus on what he says, b/c he doesn't test you. He knows A LOT about material science and cars. Ask him about swashplates!
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: ENGR495
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Great lectures interesting guy, HAS NICE CARS!
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: SOLARCAR
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He is a great advisor for the solar car team at the University. He teaches us a lot about cars and technology, as well as drive us around cross country.
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: MSE209
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
No Comments
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: MSE203
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Good Teacher, makes MSE interesting believe it or not, nice guy
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