Richard Sisson - Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Professor: Richard Sisson
Department: Engineering
College: Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: MTE550
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
He is one of the worst professors I have ever had. He is by no means difficult, as exams are copied from the homework, which are copied from his other past classes. Slides are poorly written copies, and he just reads the slides in lectures. Barely responds to email, is vague and rude when he does. It looks like he used to be good, but not anymore.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: ME5326
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
This is a materials science class, not a heat transfer class. He's an informative lecturer, and a good teacher. He'll answer questions but he's sassy about it, almost insulting. He'll tell you what's on the test, study that and you'll be fine. You'll learn a lot, but it's scattered knowledge and he doesn't use course time efficiently.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: NA000
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Respected and helpful but Very Cocky and assumes a perfect student
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: MTE594
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Very interesting prof. Speaks a little of color at times, but definitely knows his stuff. Not super helpful, so it may be a tough class if you can not follow along.
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: MFE594
  • 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:
Web-based class. Lectured online only 1 hour per week. No help sessions. Doesn't answer email/phone messages. Posted no homework solutions until after mid-term exam, which was given in eighth week of 10-week class. 10-week class ran into 12 weeks. Lectured straight from assigned readings. Didn't learn much about the class subject in this class.
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: MTE525
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.5
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Very lazy. No formal syllabus, organization, TAs, recitation, office hrs, etc. his approach was way too laxed. Talked about football too much during class. Didn't make an effort to give a good lecture
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: ME593
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He's an awesome Professor. His lecture r very cool. Make sure u know about the american culture.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: MTE520
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He's good at explaining things and has lots of good real life examples. He doesn't always seem to have a lot of respect for the class: taking weeks to grade papers, using the exact same presentation for multiple class (and not reviewing it beforehand), coming late and leaving early, etc. You do learn a lot, though.
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: ME4718
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Great Teacher. Great Stories. Loves Virginia Tech.
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: ME2820
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Sisson is amazing! Make sure you know what a hokie (Virginia Tech) is.
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: ME4718
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Really nice guy, fun class. If you go to class and pay attention you should do fine on the tests. Sometimes he rushes though.
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: MATERIALS
  • Grade Received: A-
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Extremely nice guy, fun class. He goes through the material pretty quickly, make sure you take good notes, test are very straight forward no suprises.
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: MQP
  • 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:
He is such an awesome prof! And even if he's not your prof, get to know this guy!!!
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: MTLS
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Best Prof at Whoopie
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course:
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
A great professor. Take a class or do a project with him.
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: ES
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
one of the best professors WPI has. is genuine and knowledgable. take his classes!
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: ME2001M
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
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