If I were to ever take a PLSC class again I would hope it would be with Dr. Nye. All of his lectures kind of blend together, but they're still very enjoyable. Reading & participation is mandatory. As long as you do what the syllabus asks you'll pass with nothing lower than a B

Nye is hilarious. He is a great lecturer, and always tries to engage the class in a conversation and that makes it easier to learn. His exams are fair, as well as his quizzes. If you study, the class won't be too hard. You do have to read a lot, but Nye explains the key points from each reading very well. I hope to take another class with him.

Nye is a great lecturer and makes the sometimes dry content very inspiring and funny. The quizzes and exams are somewhat challenging, but not unfairly so. He also hosts a review session before each quiz and exam. Didn't really use the textbook, his lectures were usually sufficient to do well on the quizzes and exams.

Probably the nicest and funniest professor I have ever had. The exams and quizzes are not super easy, and there are few assignments that make up your grade. The quizzes were harder than the exams because before every exam he had a review session. If you attend the review session it will be easy to get a B at the very least, if not an A.

Nye has a passion for teaching and makes class upbeat and interesting. His quizzes and exams are fair. Be ready to read though.

Dr. Nye is probably one of the nicest people you will meet. His humor is on par, his grading criteria are easy to follow, and he is very helpful in office hours. He will set agendas for the day, which is also really helpful. I would recommend taking classes with him, you won't regret it. Also, this is a no computer class, so get a notebook.

Dr. Nye is an awesome dude! He really makes learning enjoyable and is absoloutely hilarious. His classes are interactive and never boring. I was always genuinely excited to see what he had in store for us each class! He's a fair grader and gives his students every oppurtunity to succeed. Not to mention he gives out gifts every once and a while...

Adam Nye is that guy. Go to class everyday, participation matters at the end of the semester. He makes class so fun and interesting, it never drags on. I have him at 9:05 a.m. I once emailed him saying I failed an exam and I was "straight up not having a good time," and he excused my absence.

At first I really did not like Dr. Nye. I thought he was way too dry and boring but honestly as the semester progressed he's become by far my favorite professor. The man is absolutely hilarious and makes learning fun and enjoyable. Not to mention he's extremely knowledgeable on so many poli sci topics. If you're lucky you'll meet his bird grant!

Took this class for a humantiites credit and wasnt what I expected. Exams were open note since zoom but everytime there was a handful of questions I couldnt find anywhere in the lecture notes. This was because he gives you lots of reading for each section and pull specific questions from that and the videos from participation assigmentnts.

This is my third class with Dr. Nye and I will be taking him again in the spring! Your grade depends on 3 quizzes, 2 midterms, 1 final, and your participation in class. He hosts reviews for the quizzes and exams as well as making everything very easy to understand. He is very understanding, has a dry (but good) sense of humor, and is my fav prof!

Dr. Nye is a great professor and very reliable. You knew exactly what to expect from quizzes and exams and as long as you study you will do well. He expects participation and attendance but really cares about his students.

AMAZING professor, goes over all of the exams in great detail before and after so that we are best prepared. You have to do the readings to get a good grade, but the lectures are about more than just the readings which makes the class interesting. really really nice guy, especially if you communicate with him.

Dr. Nye is a funny professor and is good at keeping a class engaged. He held study sessions before the exam which helped a lot. Attend class and take notes and you will be fine. Participation is important so make sure you talk and answer questions.

Professor Nye is just your average funny guy. His lectures are funny and he makes dumb jokes that make everyone laugh through his lectures. He is very knowledgeable about his lectures. He does review sessions over Zoom for quizzes and tests so you can go over the material. He is very accessible outside of class and very willing to help you out.

Nye is one of the best professors out there. I highly recommend him. Before ever class he makes dad jokes. They're a hit or miss. Overall great guy not that many people raise their hands but if you know the answer raise it high and he will call on you. Quizzes and exams are easy, he does participation videos with a small assignment to get points.

Dr. Nye was my first professor here at PSU and he was amazing. He always tried to keep class interesting. His lectures aren't on the reading so reading is a MUST. There is a lot of it. He really cares about his students and if you just talk to him and ask for help he's always willing to give you a hand. Participation is important in this class also

Prof. Nye was a great teacher. His classes are very lecture heavy. Class were a bit boring but tolerable. We only used the textbook for Unit 2.Exams and quizzes were based on notes and readings. Attendance is mandatory. Hosts review sessions for exams and quizzes that were helpful. If you can take Prof. Nye, he cares about his students.

Dr. Nye is an all-around funny, nice professor. Quizzes and exams are lecture heavy, but he tells you exactly which topics will be included. The reading comes from some court cases and the textbook, which may take a while, and they are mostly included in the tests. Attendance and participation are encouraged and a part of your final grade.

His lectures are super clear which makes the tests and quizzes pretty easy. Just do the required readings and pay attention in class and you'll be totally fine.

After 4 years Dr. Nye is my favorite professor at Penn State and is head and shoulders above any other Poli-sci professor here. What I appreciate most is his clear and informative lecture style. If you attend class, pay attention, and take decent notes you'll be set. If you're a no-nonsense student who wants to learn and do well, Nye is your guy

Dr. Nye is, in my experience, one of the best political science professors at PSU. His class is funny, engaging, and well-structured. He is upfront about his expectations and grading policies, and as long as you attend the lectures and review sessions, you will be set. If you ever get the chance to take one of his class, I highly recommend it!

trust me, hes hilarious. raise your hand a few times and dont miss class because theres participation assignments. quiz/test always same format. MC and matching section (always tells you what the matching is on). material is easy-ish. he always has review sessions and practice quiz/test. def need to study a little bit to get an A in the class

Professor Nye has some pretty dry dad humor. The fact that no one gets the joke for about 5 seconds is what makes him hilarious. The actual class itself is simple and easy to understand. Go to class because he takes attendance and has participation assignments. The exams are somewhat difficult. Do the readings and go to the study sessions.

Dr. Nye was an amazing professor to have. The quiz and test questions are very specific but as long as you know the material you will get a good grade in the course. Dr. Nye knew every single one of our names in the class so he really does take time to know his students and it makes the class very enjoyable. Take him if you can!

Show up to class because I regret not going and it affected my grade. His tests are kind of hard because the questions dive a bit deeper than surface-level information. Lectures are a bit boring but he's a good guy and it's tolerable. I'd take Nye again if I could.

Definitely take his leap PLCS 1, he did such a good job of easing his class into college level work, and he always made sure to stop and check in with his students. It was not hard to get 90s on his exams, and his homeworks were a little annoying but doable. Amazing dude, loved his lectures.

Such a sweet professor. His quiz/exams are very specific. Attendance and participation is mandatory but gives the option to email him your thoughts on the lecture for credit, which I loved. He does in class assignments at least once a week and you literally just answer questions from a video he shows. One of the best poli sci profs I have had here.

Objectively the best professor at PSU. Expectations are clear, material is taught thoroughly, and you just can't help but like him. Avid wildlife enthusiast.

really super nice, cracks awkward jokes and they're lowkey funny. my biggest problem was his lecture style. so monotone. so slow. so hard to focus. other than that, really easy class; participate, study for the quizzes and exams, you'll be fine.

I love this professor so much. The class is super easy if you just go to the lecture and take notes. Lots of questions are similar to practice exams/in class questions. Required attendance but he's understanding if you email him ahead of time. No homework, grades are quizzes, tests, attendance, and participation. So funny & seems to cares about us.