Richard Kochanek - University of Connecticut

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Richard Kochanek - University of Connecticut

Professor: Richard Kochanek

Department: Accounting

College: University of Connecticut

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: ACCT2001
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

LEGEND.

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: ACCT2001
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

He was by far the best professor I will ever have during my undergraduate career. This man really made me love accounting, and gave his students all of the resources necessary to be successful in his class as long as you put the hours into it. He is going to be truly missed within the UConn community!!

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: ACCT2001
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

This post is pretty much useless since Richard is retiring, but I would still like to put in a good word as he was an amazing professor. His class was tough and he expected a lot, but he was an inspirational and thoughtful individual. It is unfortunate that no other year will experience his class and I applaud his contribution to UCONN.

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: ACCT2001
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

He's a great professor. Yeah, the class is a lot of work, but if you most of the things he tells you to do, you'll be fine. His lectures are clear, but his tests are harder than what you do in class. You have to understand things at a conceptual level. You can't fall behind or you'll get lost. UConn will miss him!

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: ACCT2001
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

He is a legend at UConn. To put into words the experience that I had would be impossible. No one can live up to his legacy. He gets the chili pepper rating in my opinion because he is the only man in this world who can pull of business casual and Nikes

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: ACCT2001
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 1.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Dck is a great guy - very funny and just a wonderful, caring person. However, his lectures are very hit or miss. Either you understand everything and get an easy A or you get confused and get a B/C if you try. Isn't always clear during lectures - says "Do you see this with all your heart?" after explaining something. He's retired now though.

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: ACCT2001
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Really great professor, one of the greatest I've had. Having said that the class is definitely hard and a weed out class for potential business majors, as the test are really tough. There are a lot of resources available however still tough. Just go to every class and do the homework and you'll come out with at least an 80

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: ACCT2001
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Amazing professor. One of the best I've ever had in 4 years at UConn. Do the readings and the work he tells you to do and you will do well. Just don't fall behind.

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: ACCT2001
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Here is alittle bit about 2001, Kochanek is a really great guy who knows his stuff. But don't think it is an into course it is very difficult. Your grade is made up of 3 multiple choice exams where it's A-E (E being none of the above) and by far the hardest multiple choice I've ever seen. Do well is possible but really REALLY tough.

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: ACCT2001
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

He's very passionate about the subject. You have to really pay attention and stay focused in class. There are bonus problems and TA hours every day in business school. The professor himself does not meet with students outside of class. Very hard exams. People drop this class and class average around a C. Nicely provides us handouts to learn.

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: 2001
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Horrible professor. He does not let you move any exams (so if you have to miss one for severe reasons your final counts as 60% of your grade). The only grades in the class are 3 exams all worth 33% of your grade. So if you do badly on one, you can't really get a good grade. Also, bad about meeting students or helping them.

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: ACCT2001
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Possibly the best accounting professor in all of UCONN history. Make no mistake, his exams are not easy and you will have to work hard for an A, but the man truly cares about his students. His ability to teach and make interesting a subject that is typically dry through his comedic life experiences makes every class worthwhile and inspirational.

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: ACCOUNTING
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Kochanek is the man. His tests are hard, but his class is really interesting. He's super organized and is always prepared.

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: ACCT2001
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Richard is a good guy who tells some off-topic stories. His tests are difficult, but fair if you study a lot. If you don't go to class you will not do well; about 10 percent of the exams are things he only says in class. If you sit in the front, pay attention, and study, you should do well!

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: 2001
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I'll be completely blunt - this is a weed out course. Many smart, average students aren't ready for the course and all of the constant readingwork it demands. There's 3 exams (including the final) each worth 100 points, with up to 12 extra credit points. Exams are extremely difficult. Take this in the summer or avoid it if possible. Nice guy tho.

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: ACCT2001
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

KOCHANEK IS PHEMOMENAL. Dont listen to anyone who tells you otherwise. Yes his class is hard but if you go to every lecture, really focus and do the homework it is totally possible to get an A. He is so sweet and so funny, I haven't met another professor who is so passionate about teaching. Take this course, its a wonderful experience.

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: 1201
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

This course is really hard and the tests are very difficult, but he makes it worth it to go to class. He will make your day every day with his stories and he does curve the exams and give major opportunities for bonus points on tests. A lot of TA availability if you need extra help, you just have to work hard to get a good grade.

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: 2001
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

The class isn't whats important here. It's a difficult class, so study a lot. The main point is that D!ck Kochanek is a legend to UConn Students and Alumni. He truly is a career builder in the sense that you can use simply his name to network with any alumni that ever went to UConn. You must take him or you're missing out on a UConn tradition.

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: ACCT2001
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Kochaneck is a great guy, and he really wants us to learn the material. However, the class content builds on itself, so you really need to make sure you understand the basics. This course requires 110% of effort and relies heavily on your own studying and learning outside of the class period.

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: 2101
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Richard was an amazing teacher, the material isn't easy, but it would be impossible if you took it with another professor. He cares so much about his students and wants everyone to succeed. He made this class one of my favorites all semester, and I loved going to class.

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