Myron Pollack - NYU Tandon School of Engineering

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Myron Pollack - NYU Tandon School of Engineering

Professor: Myron Pollack

Department: Science

College: NYU Tandon School of Engineering

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: CM1021
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

He was a little intimidating at first, but after a while you realize that he cares about students. As with any lab, attendance is required so cameras were on at all times. He does a good job at explaining material, answering questions, etc. Can seem a little aggressive at first, but in my experience, he just wants you to do well.

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: CHEM1004
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Offensive jokes and rude. Do not take his course at any cost.

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: CM1004
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Arguably one of the worst professors at Tandon. A leftover from the poly days, he has an overly inflated ego, and seems to enjoy being rude for no reason. Avoid at all costs.

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: CMUY1021
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

He is a good professor. Always answers the questions. However stubborn. He wont let you leave his zoom for chem lab. You must have to open camera. Sometimes call on people. But provides good feedback.

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: CM1004
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

This professor was an absolute disaster. Professor Pollack, last minute, scheduled the final exam for 11 days ahead of the university mandated exam date. We are now cramming four chapters of material into the last week in a flurried attempt to finish early. I am told by peers that they suspect he is doing this to take an early vacation.

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: CHEM1004
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

He is really bad with technology. He really did a terrible job explaining the material and providing help. Worst prof this semester.

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: CHEM1004
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Extremely rude and patronizing to any student who asks a question. Not very versed with the computer and doesn't seem to know what he is talking about at any given moment.

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: CM1004
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Horrible lecturer, bad with technology, forgetful. Very bad attitude both in person and through emails. Avoid this professor.

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: CM1004
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Read the Textbook and go to the bathroom before hand! Do not take for lab, the below comments are pretty accurate.

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: CM1004
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Every bad thing you've heard about him is probably true. However, his lectures can be helpful. But I've definitely learned more at PTC than in his class.

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: CHEM1004
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I actually prefer Pollack better than the other chem prof b/c pollack is more patient and goes through the material. He hates technology, but he knows his calculations by hand which is very impressive. He loves to teach and it shows in his work. However, he is from a different generation than today's students.

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: CHEM1004
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Has a huge ego for mediocre teaching at best. He rushed through the curriculum. He makes stale jokes. Would shut kids down during class if they asked a question he didn't like. He had a few helpful tricks but overall not a good teacher. You have to teach yourself if you want to pass the class.

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: CM1014
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great recitation professor if you can get past his comedy- it's dry and stale and can sometimes read off as belittling you. He's willing to help you further understand any material either for lab or lecture as long as you ask and participate in the discussion. For certain lab things he'll give you the disappointed glare if you do it wrong.

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: CM1024
Grade Received: Not sure yet
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

LECTURE IS OK, TERRIBLE LAB. Horrible attitude. Will yell at you in labs. Cannot work computer stuff like LoggerPro so he will give out wrong instructions. Not helpful at all. I took his lecture before in CM1004 and his lecture is alright. But do not choose his lab. He's obnoxious and annoying and it really shows.

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: CM1004
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

He is a very rude professor and lab is terrible with him. Rather than help, he prefers to make snide remarks. Lecture is alright.

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: CM1004
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

He is alright. Clickers are helpful but goes too fast

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: CM1004
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Horrible professor, avoid at all costs. His ego is as big as Mount Everest.

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: CHEM1004
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Don't take his class. Pollack thinks he is the best teacher in the world when in reality he makes disgusting jokes and fails to teach. Get ready to be glued to your textbook because he spends 4 seconds on OChem and expects you to know everything. That is kind of his style... 80% useless info, 20% him rushing through everything else.

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: RECIT1004
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Great lecturer, and was knowledgeable of the content. However on multiple occasions he has belittled me and harassed me, even saying "don't you think the reason why you finish lab last is because people are just better than you?". You see, that's not only hurtful, but confusing, since I hadn't earned lower than a 91 on any lab report or quiz.

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: CM1004
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

He does tend to go faster on the more harder topics than he does the basic chapters at the beginning. The homework is very good and somewhat easier to understand, mostly if you understood the lecture or are using the textbook side by side with it. The exams are heavy and sometimes confusing so study in advance or visit him and ask questions

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