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Brad Reynolds

History - College of the Canyons

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Quality
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Difficulty
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Would Retake
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What Students Say

Reynolds was an okay teacher if you look on quiz let, all of the tests are on there which will help you greatly

HISTORY112 - 4.0 rating

What he does is not teaching

16926 - 1.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

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Attendance Mandatory

52%

Textbook Required

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HST150
Dec 4, 2002

No Comments

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HST150
Dec 5, 2002

No Comments

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HST112
Dec 10, 2002

No Comments

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112
Dec 10, 2002

No Comments

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HIST102
Jan 15, 2003

very bad teacher, considering its a 102 class it should be easy but its not.

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HIST150
Jan 27, 2003

No Comments

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HST101
Apr 5, 2003

No Comments

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HIST112
Aug 16, 2003

I took the TV class. You cannot write a good enough essay for this man. He is very smart but if you want to take a TV course you better really need to take it otherwise take another class. He really does not care about his students at all.

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HIST112
Aug 16, 2003

an inconsiderate man who is oblivious to the demands of the students

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HIST112
Apr 23, 2004

I took the TV class and failed it. I swear this guy isn't easy to please when it comes to the essays.

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HIST
Jul 19, 2004

what a egocentric bigot!

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HST
Aug 13, 2004

If you understood proper grammar you would know egocentric should be preceeded with "an." You obviously do not know Professor Reynolds-he is great!

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USHISTORY
Aug 26, 2004

i took TV class.no follow-up. he doesn't care student at all.

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HIST111
Oct 27, 2004

Does not care about students. Very borish.

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111
Nov 12, 2004

does not explain things well...goes off topic...he does not lecture very well...mostly plugs in his trips too much

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HIST150
Feb 14, 2005

Took the "online" version of the class. It was not online at all, it was pure independent study. He grades fairly easy, as long as you do the work and take the midterm and final you are good to go. Knows his stuff, easy to get a hold of. School wouldn't buy my books back though.

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HIST112
Apr 1, 2005

ALL THIS GUY TALKS ABOUT IS HOW THE BOOKS THAT YOU NEED FOR THE CLASS, HE WROTE. THEY ARE TERRIBLE, HE ALSO TRIES TO GET PEOPLE TO SIGN UP FOR HIS STUPID CRUISES VACATIONS. DO NOT TAKE THIS GUY

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HIST101
May 18, 2005

Maybe you guys should check out His rating on Cal State Northridge's rating. He is a great teacher. I guess just some people aren't made to learn.

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HISTORY271
May 23, 2005

I took him at CSUN and he wasn't too bad, but his tests are super hard. You don't even need to show up but unfortuately he takes role. I got a B after i studied my butt off.

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HIST
Jun 5, 2005

One of the best History teachers I ever took. He is a lot of fun and tells great stories. I really enjoyed his laid back teaching style (but you must do the work). His class is a lot of fun.

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HISTORY102
Jul 2, 2005

The professor is never available. He is extremely egotistical, you better not dare call him anything but doctor. He doesn't move, and yet assigns a lot of homework. Busy work does not make a class hard, just boring.

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HISTORY112
Jul 5, 2005

What an ego! Talk about tenure, you will see the living proof of what it can do. I took this class online, which was more of an Independent study than anything else. He is extremely condescending and yet, doesn´t prepare his lessons. He sells you that hedious book, which consists merely of his personal notes. What a tour salesman. Frightening!

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HST111112
Jul 8, 2005

I took his tv course, if you memorize the questions in the book you'll be fine. Just make sure your essays are extremely well planned and detailed, thats where he gets you!

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HISTORY111
Jul 16, 2005

THIS CLASS IS HORRIBLE. HE IS ONE OF THE WORST TEACHERS I HAVE HAD A COC. ALL HE TALKS ABOUT ARE HIS STUPID TRIPS. I TOOK IT ON TV AND HE CANCELLED THE REVIEW SESSION SO THAT HE COULD TAKE A LONGER VACATION. DO NOT TAKE THIS TEACHER!!!

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HISTORY150
Sep 3, 2005

No Comments

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HISTORY240
Sep 27, 2005

Worst history teacher I ever had. I went on one of his trips. He doesn’t explain the assignments clearly. Most of the students were confused. When someone asked him for help he seemed mad and agitated. He doesn’t care about he’s students and he makes that very clear. His class was a waist of time.

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101102240
Nov 21, 2005

I've been on two of his trips and I'm going on a thrid in Jan and have taken all the classes he offers. The multiple choice are for real. For the TV class, don't bother watching the boring UCLA dude just really read the text. Email is the best form of contact. Study all the essays. If you take it in summer, he's way more relaxed.

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HISTORY112
Nov 22, 2005

The guy is an airhead, I tried to reschedule tests with him and he constantly forgets. Also when he graded my papers I couldn't read anything he wrote. Not very helpful at all!

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HIST112
Dec 2, 2005

He seems okay at first, but when grading VERY critical and harsh. Gets agitated at things that he shouldn't (little things.... and things that he does not fully understand). He's very abrupt. I would recommend taking a different teacher if possible.

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HIST112
Dec 2, 2005

He seems okay at first, but when grading VERY critical and harsh. Gets agitated at things that he shouldn't (little things.... and things that he does not fully understand). He's very abrupt. I would recommend taking a different teacher if possible.

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HST112
Dec 27, 2005

He misrecorded my test grade and gave me an 'F' when I earned an 'A'. I am being forced to fight for the grade that I earned. Keep all original copies of your work and tests in case you, too, are forced to correct his blunders.

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HISTORY112
Jan 7, 2006

STRAIGHT UP-NO JOKE-JERK!!!! WORST TEACHER AT COC! HIS PH.D MUST STAND FOR PLAIN HIGHSCHOOL DIPLOMA. DOESNT KNOW ANYTHING, AND BY FAR THE MOST UNFAIR GRADER!! DO NOT TAKE HIM!!!!!!!! YOU WILL REGRET IT!

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101102240111
Jan 29, 2006

Please note that Reynolds teaches at CSUN and i think the person prior to this message who denounces him must be a moron because Reynolds is not only brilliant he's so easy! He can't stand slackers but he is really easy (especially in summer and winter classes). I've gotten As in all his classes. It's way easy dude I dont know what ur talking about

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HISTORY
Feb 4, 2006

To the comment below - You must have taken one of his cruises.

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HISTORY
Feb 6, 2006

He is an arrogant ass.

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HISTORY
Feb 6, 2006

To the person below, I know exactly what you are talking about. Please fight it.... I am fighting a wrong grade being submitted for myself. DO NOT TAKE THIS TEACHER.... if you have a choice.

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HISTORY112
Jul 14, 2006

(Online) I'm not sure how his lecture classes are but his online class is extremely easy. Theres only 2 tests no final. either choose 2 essays (1 =50% of grade and lower one 30%) or 1 essay = 50% and 1 MC =30%. MC comes straight from his book meaning questions and answers already in there. not too time consuming and very easy to get a B.

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112
Jul 14, 2006

gives you ALL the questions for the test ON THE FIRST DAY. Anyone that complains didn't study because he gives you all the questions day one. Multiples come right out of practice test in book & essay q's on syllabus. JUST STUDY MORONS!!

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HISTORY111
Jul 18, 2006

What can one say about Dr. Reynolds? Except for the fact that he is infactuated with himself. His ego is bigger than ... I cannot name that large of an object. The subject is easy, the questions to his tests are on the back of his book of personal notes that he makes you buy. I wonder why anyone published that crap. He is unberably arrogant.

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HIST112
Sep 1, 2006

He is horrible. I took his online class and he is very unorganized. He is not one bit helpful and had me re submit my papers to him via email many times becuase he somehow lost them. Do not take this class!!!

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HIST111
Nov 14, 2006

His classes are too easy, not even High School level. Just prepare three outlines for the essay questions (doesn't require too much effort), review the multiple choice questions in the book, and do the articles/projects. Anyone who fails this class is not meant for independent study. I will take as many courses as I can as they are sooo easy.

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HIST111
Dec 18, 2006

Easy A if you read the textbook, study the questions, plan your essays and do the outside assignments and news articles. No lectures, so you do need self-discipline so that you're ready for the 2 exams. My favorite kind of teacher.

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HIST111
Jan 28, 2007

Are you kidding. How did he become a teacher. He doesnt help you what so ever, his tests are a joke and his essays, well thats just crazy. As someone has said before, he lost my emails with my essays, I had to send them multiple times! I cannot believe he is a teacher! A bad one at that. He so obsessive about writing Dr. Reynolds, on everything!

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HIST101
Feb 4, 2007

I had Reynolds for his CTV course, and let me tell you...if you didn't study, you would fail. The only part of the grade involved your midterm and final. But don't study too much..in the handout for the class, he tell you to study 3 essay topics, but during the actual test, he lets you choose which one you wanna write about. When I encounterd hi

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HIST112
Feb 4, 2007

I took history 112 online it was super easy just make sure you spread out the papers you have to do. I spent a week 1/2 doing them everynight because I procrastinated. If you do the papers spread out across the semester it will be super easy and I recommend the class.

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HIST111
Feb 15, 2007

I took this class during the winter intersession. You would think that during a month long semester, the instructor would cut down the assignments. Not so! You are expected to do the same amount of work as you would during the full 17 week semester-in 4 weeks! I did all the assignments, and still got a D in the class. What a waste!

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HIS111
Jul 4, 2007

Took an online summer class. Between projects,essays and articles-I've never written so much before in my life!! Very rough when grading essays.It better be well structured! Final was a cinch-he gives all the answers. Mistakingly gave me a B, and had to re-email all of my work cause he deleted it. Seemed apprehensive to admit he made a mistake.

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HIST112
Jul 24, 2007

Online class took up all of my time. Thank god I was not working at the time or I would have NEVER completed all assignments. Very picky on essays (can't use ANYTHING but textbook), but everything else you can get credit on as long as you turn it in on time.

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HIST102
Sep 4, 2007

I took this class online and it was so extremely confusing. He has no blackboard and you are responsible for interpreting his elusive and disorderly syllabus. I love learning about history so it was even more frustrating for me when I learned that I was to basically teach myself from the book. I just would have liked more involvement from him.

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HIST102
Oct 19, 2007

HE WAS THE WORST TEACHER I HAVE EVER HAD. HIS SYLLABUS IS VERY CONFUSING AND HIS CLASS POORLY ORGANIZED. I HAD A MEDICAL REASON TO WITHDRAW FROM THE CLASS AND HE WOULD NOT APPROVE IT. HE LOST ALL MY PAPERS THAT I SUBMITTED BECAUSE HE SITS ON A BOAT WITH HIS BLACKBERRY. I HAD TO TAKE A FAIL FOR THE CLASS AND ITS MY MAJOR. DO NOT TAKE HIM!!!!!!!

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HIST112TVCOURSE
Feb 4, 2008

Take the TV course if you want to avoid Reynolds's annoying 10 projects and 10 current events super-duper busy work and if you can cope with indy study. Memorize the Multi choice questions, they're straight from his outline book. You have to STUDY for the essay questions because you can't BS your way through a midterm and final. Lots of classmates dropped like flies at midterm. If you're good at writing essays, you'll make it.

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HIST112
Jul 2, 2008

I took his online winter class which was an extremely easy class and an easy A. Unfortunately, I hardly learned anything and really disliked his negative, egotistic attitude. It's as if I was doing him a disservice to take his course. Although I enjoyed the easy A, I couldn't help but think I got cheated out of an education.

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HIST111
Jul 16, 2008

I took his online class and while it is alot of writing, he seems to be very helpful in reguards of critiquing essays. procrastination not recomended or you will spend days on the computer typing up essays! textbook is in otline form

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HIST101
Aug 25, 2008

I took his online class, and he assigns 23 papers in a one month span. Very difficult to complete. I do not recommend taking his class, ever. Very difficult on grading essays.

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HIST102
Dec 3, 2008

I took his class (online) over summer. Its not a very hard class there is a total of 20 assignments one midterm and one final(which you do at home). If your going to procrastinate and whine then don't take his class, half of those assignments are 2 paragraph news articles and the other half are 2 page critiques. do the work get the A. its simple

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HIST111
Dec 12, 2008

Took online course over Fall semester. 4 essays, 10 news articles, and 10 history projects. A LOT OF WRITING, but by end of it I was a pro at writing 5 page essays. Good material covered. You need to not procrastinate and put effort into your work for the A.

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HIST111
Jan 3, 2009

I took online. I thought many assignments he gave us were busy work because i didn't actually learn anything from them. I mainly just learned from the 4 essays he assigned. If you procrastinate, DO NOT TAKE! It was too easy to not do any work until a week before 10 assignments were due. And it seemed like an inconvenience to him when I emailed him

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HIST112
Feb 2, 2009

easy class. not too much effort and got a B. hes not too clear and his book is more like an outline. work is easy, is a bit hard when grading papers. overall good teacher.

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HIST112
Feb 6, 2009

Its an online class - dont expect much. There is lots of work required but its easy. If u want an A on essays, submit your outline for feedback before starting your essay - u cant go wrong there. This is truly a class for the very very independent individual - you are on your own! If u finish the work, you should get an A.

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HIST112
Feb 7, 2009

by far the worst online class dont take it

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HIST112
Feb 24, 2009

Poor class to take online during winter session. I forgot to attach first 5 projects (my fault) but he wouldn't accept them for the second 5 projects and it dramatically effected my grade. No indication on why i only got a B on my last essay. Book is just a big lecture outline. Do not take this class if you are interested in learning history.

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HIST111
Mar 30, 2009

Dr. Reynolds- what a nice professor. Got an A!

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HISTOHIST
Jun 25, 2009

I feel this professor was not very helpful. He was not very clear, and for an online teacher he needs to be a little nicer.

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HIST111
Jun 27, 2009

I am a 4.0 student who took this class online for the summer. I completed all of the work and submitted it early, however, he returned all of my work back to me and told me it was unacceptable because of some rules he shared w/ me in the e-mail that were NOT IN THE ONLINE SYLLABUS ANYWHERE. I had to redo all of my work. WORST TEACHER EVER!

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HIST102
Jul 4, 2009

Beware of his online classes. Gives no feedback and little to no instruction. He is very liberal in his viewpoints, any paper that you turn in to the contrary will get you an F or a Zero stating it is "not directly related"

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HIST112
Jul 17, 2009

dr reynolds is awesome!

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HIST111
Jul 18, 2009

Possibly the worst teacher I have had here. If you can take a 100pt test in 45min go for it. Even though its online it's a hard class. He doesn't make anything clear, just has you get the book and read it all. Waste of time and i love history.

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HIST112
Aug 13, 2009

Online class is very VERY easy: ten history projects, ten news articles and a website critique. With the tests, all you have to do is memorize the multiple choice answers that he provides in the book. Essay exams are easy as well, but don't expect an A on those. He also responded quickly to emails which was a plus.

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HIST111
Aug 17, 2009

He's great, just do work absolutely before deadline, no flexibility, does not care for excuses.Essays/tests directly from his book. follow his instructions, you will be just fine.

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HIST112
Aug 22, 2009

The projects were clearly laid out and easy to turn in early. If you turn them in early he can tell you if they are not accepted so you can re-do them. The timed tests are hard but come from the exact questions at the end of the chapters. The essay tests require the use of ALL material about the subject that's in the book. Good online class.

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HIS112
Aug 27, 2009

I took his US history class online, in the summer of 2009. There was a lot of work (projects, articles, tests, and essays) however it was somewhat easy. Beware, he probably does his whole class through his blackberry, so keep all the work he approves and make sure he approves them. Also, his syllabus is VERY ambiguous, make sure you ask questions!

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HIST111
Aug 27, 2009

he is easy if you do the work he assigns. all the questions are taken straight from the book. he is not hard.

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HIST111
Feb 18, 2010

horrible and rude professor. who seriously teaches a class via their blackberry?

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HIST111
Apr 22, 2010

Horrible teacher. Shouldn't be considered a teacher. 5 week online class- same curriculum as regular on campus class, same amount of useless projects. DO NOT TAKE HIS CLASS!! Does not care about students.

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HIST111
May 24, 2010

Easiest class I have ever taken. I'm an AP student and people always tell me college is harder than AP classes. Hard to believe with classes like this. I barely had to work. I ended the class with a 97% and I BSed all of the homework. Easy A!

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HIST101
Jul 19, 2010

He's a useless old man who does nothing but try to fail students. his teaching methods are ridiculous. He should not teach anywhere ever.

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HIST111
Aug 14, 2010

A complete jerk***. This professor is the worst> I took an online summer class and turned everything in, on time.The final is 30% of the class, and i needed an A to pass the class with that grade. At first he graded my test as an "A" than two hours later he changed his mind and graded as a "B" omfg! extremely unprofessional. I hate that guy.

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HIST111
Aug 16, 2010

Teacher is not understanding in any way nor flexiable. He failed me just because I copied a few line form a site onlie to put on my essay and I did all the project plus the articles. Now I have to retake the class.

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HIST112
Sep 28, 2010

This professor is a complete jerk. The website you use is so hard to understand, and he doesnt ever tell you what your grade is, unless you ask him. His stupid articles and projects are useless and a waste of time. Everything is worth so much that you are screwed if you fail one thing. DO NOT TAKE HIS CLASS!!! FIND A DIFFERENT TEACHER!!

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HIST112
Sep 30, 2010

History major. I got an F in his class. When I applied to graduate school I had to explain why I failed such a simple history class since it showed up on my records. I had straight A's otherwise. If you read this DOCTOR Reynolds, you need to clean up your act. I see you're still at your bull. Would have taken action against him if I had the time.

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HIST271
Dec 10, 2010

I took 241 Am. Hist. since 1865, at CSUN with him. Fantastic! His outline book is one of the greatest teaching tools and the essays requested are not a surprise. Just read and write. His historical knowledge is terrific, I wish my other history teachers were as knowledgeable!

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HIST7684
Dec 13, 2010

I was terrified to take this teacher after these ratings, but it really wasn't a hard class. 10 Articles (1 paragraph each) 10 projects that he gives you exact templates to follow such as analyze historical photo, and 3 MC/Essay tests. Very helpful teacher and replies quickly. Easy as long as you read the book.

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HIST112
Dec 17, 2010

Has a very unclear and poorly worded syllabus. Will say that any work is "irrelevant" just because he disagrees with a political aspect of it (even if that work is DIRECTLY CITED from his textbook). Was very disrespectful towards a combat veteran in the class. If he insults you, contact the school immediatly, they are aware of this ongoing problem

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HIST112
May 23, 2011

Entertaining to listen to, but self-revealing to be an over-privileged, pretentious know-it-all. Written assignments are excessive (21 required - 30% of the grade), essays are difficult, tests cover material not discussed in class. A's are possible, but require a TON of effort - considering the fact that it's a 100-level JC course.

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HIST112
Jun 1, 2011

Tried to hard to make the material interesting but it just became a tedious chore. If you can't write a mind blowing essay don't expect a high grade.

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HIST112
Jun 22, 2011

WORST TEACHER EVER. His website is so confusing, and his assignments don't make sense. And btw he is the Department Chair so don't bother address the issues with the school!

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HIST112
Aug 10, 2011

This guy is the worst teacher ever! I had his online history class and i did all the work, all 10 projects, all 10 articles, passed his SLO test, did 2 of the essay tests and 2 of the multiple choice tests. Since i missed one essay test and one multiple choice test he failed me even though i had an A for everything else. Do not take this guy!

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POLSC150
Aug 11, 2011

I took his online class over summer. It was a lot of writing, and more time consuming than expected. Go thru his website thoroughly on the 1st day, read everything posted. He tells you exactly what he wants, but he writes in the narrative form so if you skim, you'll miss something. Use the book, cite correctly...spew out the book and you get an A.

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HIST111
Aug 14, 2011

Ok so I took his summer 2011 online history 111 class and It was Super easy. All you HAVE to do is ALL the work. If you don't you WILL fail. I would take him for another class because I actually learned something in this class. Don't take it If Your lazy. There's a lot of reading but it college what do you expect.

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HIST112
Sep 29, 2011

Professor Reynolds spells it all out for you. He tells you what will be on the test. There's no excuse for ANYONE to get an A in his class. He's a great teacher and a helpful man.

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HIST102
Dec 15, 2011

Papers can be a challenge but tests are easy and there are a lot of easy ways to earn class points. If you do the work an A is no problem.

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HIST102
May 19, 2012

Professor Reynolds runs a community college class like an advanced history class at Harvard. He runs his tests through some other site that isnt blackboard and the site totally blows. It hardly works correctly yet the professor insists that it does. Many have confirmed the suck of his test site.

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HIST112
May 30, 2012

I took his online class and it was great! it is a lot of work, but is very doable, you just need to make sure you have a copy of his textbook or else the class will be impossible. If you do all the work and follow all of his directions you will definitely get an A!

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HIST112
Jun 9, 2012

I just recently signed up for his 112 class online and found his syllabus to be unclear and misleading about what exactly he wanted. The work load was way too high for a GE history class, I am taking 10 units this summer and did not have the time for that.

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HIST8784
Aug 5, 2012

i took History 111 online during summer. The syllabus was unorganized and hard to follow. the whole class had so much work and was very hard. he was mean and rude and not helpful at all. not willing to work with you to accomadate you at all. i got good grades on all the papers and other assignments but still received a C in the class DO NOT TAKE!!!

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HIST112
Dec 3, 2012

I took his online class and he was a smartass when I him a question. I have never met him but I can assure you that I will never take his class again. He doesn't reply to emails either. This class was very difficult because it's a strictly online class and he doesn't clarify things. Do not take his class!!!!!!!

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HISTO112
Feb 6, 2013

Took his class online for intersession. Class was pretty easy you have to do articles and projects. There are three tests which the questions are at the end of each chapter covered. Didnt need the other patriots book at all so don't buy it. Do the work and you'll do fine.

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HIST112
Feb 8, 2013

DO NOT TAKE HIS ONLINE CLASS!! There are 3 exams, all the questions are found in his textbook. He expects you to do 10 article reviews and 10 history projects. and 2 SLO quizzes. Plus a review of a website. Dont forget to do that or else he will drop your grade down by one letter. Dont try to take his class in 5 weeks. So overrated

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HIST111
Feb 15, 2013

DONOTTAKEONLINECLASS!!!requires 10 articles&projects website review&quiz weekly.Will not accept your work,will say it had no relation to the topic then accept it later the same day then next turn in date say he never received it!! text required is no help!Timed tests 100 question in 60mins! Computer Freezes Too Bad!! Do Not Recommend!!

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HIST112
May 28, 2013

DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS!! He was extremely vague, and not helpful. When my internet connection failed during a quiz he did not allow me to retake the test, and it caused me to fail. I would not want to meet him in person, and I strongly advise taking a different professor's class.

4.0
3.0
HIST112
May 31, 2013

The class requires a bit of work, but is easy. Do the work, study the questions at the end of the chapters in his book and the tests will be easy. You get out what you put in.

5.0
1.0
HIST112ONLINE
Jul 5, 2013

The online version of history 112 was a very easy class. He is super organized and let's you know what is expected from you up front. His instructions for all the assignments are very clear. The class takes a little bit of time to research and complete the assignments, but if you do the work its really easy.

1.0
4.0
HIST112
Jul 7, 2013

Its true he wont accept your work saying that "it isn't topic related" even if you explain to him why you thought it was! he runs his class on a separate site which makes working ten times harder and he doesn't care about his students at all! DONT TAKE HIS CLASS! He's the worst teacher I've ever come across! unhelpful and I didn't learn squat!

3.0
2.0
HIST112
Aug 8, 2013

It was an easy class; there was a lot of busy work, but he let us know what was due and when before the class started. The exams are easy and most of them are the exact same questions at the end of each chapter. So get the textbook and it will help with the exams. My time was spent researching articles and projects that "covered a major topic."

1.0
5.0
HISTORY112
Nov 17, 2013

this class is a waste of time and he is dumb as rocks. he is proof that just because you have a doctorate, it does NOT mean you are smart. if you want to learn something take another teacher. he is late to return emails, he is vague and plain rude at times.

2.0
3.0
HIST112
Grade: A
Jan 30, 2014

He is vague, unhelpful, and seemingly uninterested in his students. The course isn't too terrible because it is a 5 week Winter Intersession, but I would strongly recommend searching for a different professor. It is dull and monotonous most of the time, and the professor is hard to satisfy in terms of research for assignment content.

1.0
5.0
HIST112
Jun 30, 2014

He does not care about his students. Rejects assignments when they relate to the topics they are supposed to. Is extremely rude, unhelpful, and vague in his descriptions. There's also very little chance that he reads the assignments, as he has responded and rejected assignments within 1 minute of being sent. DO NOT TAKE HIS CLASS

4.0
2.0
HISTORY112
Jul 22, 2014

First of all, yes he is a harsh grader & he will reject assignments that do not correlate to history even if they do. Thing is, you must make sure you pay attention. This class is rigorous, (duh its 5 weeks). But if you work hard, keep on top of assignments, you'll get a good grade. I did (:

5.0
1.0
HIST112
Grade: A
Aug 14, 2014

5wk online = easy, but LOT of work. He's clear and emails back quick. 95% of test questions are from the mult choice in the book - make flashcards! Google the rest at test time. Forget the Patriots book unless you love to read history (it's actually a good read). Save time/stress by the doing projects BEFORE class starts - Google his syllabus.

4.0
1.0
HIS112
Aug 18, 2014

Listen, you need to be a responsible student to take his class. His test come straight out of his textbook, he only has simple assignments turned in once a week and there is clarity. Some of my projects and articles were rejected but because I did everything else and studied, I got a B in the class. You need to be an adult to take this class.

3.0
3.0
HIST112
Grade: A
Dec 2, 2014

Took this 8wk online course over the summer. Lots of work but not difficult. Time management is the key. Test questions literally come straight out of review q's in the textbook, don't even need to read the rest of it. Get things done early though because he might reject your work and you'll have to redo it.

1.0
4.0
HIS112
Mar 28, 2015

Worse professor ever he tends to reject a lot of work that has to do with the subject, extremely rude. I wouldn't recommend this online class to anyone you have to do articles that relate to his time period and currently publish during your class duration plus those articles are hard to find. Do not take this class.

5.0
3.0
HIST112
Apr 10, 2015

I never had an issue with him rejecting any of my news articles. In fact, I missed 1 and he emailed me prior to the course ending that if I had it in could email it to him for credit. I took it during the summer and the assignments were manageable. I would definitely take him again.

1.0
5.0
HIST14118
Apr 27, 2015

I'm a straight AB student in all my classes. This prof is the most difficult that I have had the displeasure of dealing with. Don't ask him questions about the syllabus because apparently it makes perfect sense. He doesn't grade assignments based on a 0-100 point basis but will fail you based off opinion and for missing the smallest of things.

4.0
3.0
HISTORY112
Grade: B+
May 27, 2015

Reynolds was an okay teacher if you look on quiz let, all of the tests are on there which will help you greatly. His online class isn't too mad if you look up the answers on quiz let just type in his name and they should come up!

4.0
2.0
HIST112
Grade: A
Jun 2, 2015

Took the class online and it was no problem; I don't know what all the complaints are about. Be sure to stay within the parameters for projects and articles. Also be sure to review the chapter questions prior to taking the tests. It is timed; you will not be able to look up every answer on the spot.

3.0
3.0
112
Grade: B
Jun 22, 2015

He's a great teacher but a tough grader. You need to listen to everything he says and you should be fine.

2.0
5.0
HIST112
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Jun 24, 2015

He was not helpful and gave lots of busy work as if we need more work!

1.0
4.0
16926
Grade: C-
Jul 27, 2015

Worst teacher ever! offers no help when asked just says to reread the syllabus which is confusing as heck. I get As and Bs and can usually deal with a challenging teacher. What he does is not teaching. He seems like a very lazy teacher, I have never had a teacher try not to help! He even requires his own textbook, seems like he only cares about $

4.0
2.0
HIST111
Grade: A
Jul 30, 2015

All information is on his weebly website and if you have questions just email to ask him. He sometimes takes a while to respond but just do your work and he will let you know if it is accepted or not. Super easy if you do all your work and turn it in on time. Get the textbook he writes. Section of multiple choice are all the test Q and As.

1.0
5.0
HIST111
Grade: D
Jul 31, 2015

Absolutely no assistance. Did not answer any question I emailed to him. Did not accept more than half of my assignments and I have yet to understand or learn why since he has not emailed me back.

5.0
3.0
HIST111112
Grade: A
Aug 18, 2015

I took Professor Reynolds both history classes he offered online during this past summer. The syllabus that is found on his website is clear cut; however, you must be on top of assignments or else you will drown in a last minute time crunch. Yes, he will reject some things, but you will see what he expects as the class goes on. Thanks Professor :)

5.0
4.0
HIS112
Grade: B+
Dec 17, 2015

I enjoyed him. Just stay on top of your assignments. I received a B, but if I did was on top of things I would have received an A. He was very helpful and always responded to my emails. Thanks Prof.

1.0
3.0
HIST112ONLINE
Grade: A
Feb 9, 2016

Fairly easy course but he is extremely unreasonable with article sources and criteria. He makes the course miserable and his textbook has various spelling errors.

4.0
2.0
HIS112
Mar 10, 2016

I have no idea why people are complaining on here, he tells you straight forward what he wants and he had it all scheduled out for you. turn your work in on time and not worry about it. if you can follow directions his class is simple and he is a good teacher

2.0
4.0
HIS112
Grade: B
May 3, 2016

This was a tough class, but its history, so there are many ways to find the answers yourself. Reynolds has high expectations for his students, but once you figure out the types of things he wants in your assignments, you're pretty good for the rest of them. He isn't the most clear but he does respond to emails quickly. All work is submitted emails

1.0
5.0
HIS112
Grade: A
Jun 11, 2016
Wouldn't take again

This teacher is a huge D0uche. This guys has a superiority complex and will make sure you know he's above you. He'll make you do a bunch of work then will tll you that he won't accept it. His syllabus does not explain the material of the course clearly and this makes it incredibly hard to do anything pertaining to this class.

2.0
4.0
HIS112
Grade: Not sure yet
Jun 24, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Assigns 2 projects a week and 2 article reviews a week. First test was 100 questions long and he only gave us 60 minutes to complete it. super hard.

1.0
4.0
HIS112
Grade: D
Jul 12, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Do not recommend him. Took the class over the summer and it was a waste of time. Had 2 projects and 2 articles due every week. He never accepted the articles because they were "current events" or not related to the time period. Also, he only gave us 60 minutes to complete a 100 question test. Seriously ruined my GPA.

3.0
2.0
HIST112ONLINE
Grade: A
Aug 9, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Yes, there are 2 projects and 2 news articles due every week. Yes, there are 100-question tests that need to be done in 60 minutes. However, once I figured out what Reynolds wanted, the class became much easier afterwards. He responds to emails quickly, his tests are directly out of his textbook. It's not that bad; just do the work on time.

3.0
4.0
HIST112ONLINE
Grade: A+
Dec 6, 2016
Would take again

Took the class online my sophomore year of high school over the summer. Requires effort, but worth it in the end when you get the GPA boost from a college course. If you buy his textbook, it has all the TEST ANSWERS. There is NO WAY you should not be able to receive an A in this class. He is very helpful via email. SO GLAD that I took this class.

Tough Grader
Gives good feedback
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
5.0
4.0
HIS112
Grade: B
Dec 10, 2016
Would take again

I took HIST 112 over the summer with Professor Reynolds. The projects and article writing weren't difficult, I just had to apply myself when doing them. What Professor Reynolds expects from your articles and projects is that you're actually engaged in the history you're writing about. Expect to be challenged. This is college, right?

Gives good feedback
Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
1.0
5.0
HIS112
Feb 10, 2017
Wouldn't take again

His syllabus is ver confusing and what he asks from you as well. So I emailed him and asked him for help and he told me to READ THE SYLLABUS AGAIN! like seriously? there are two articles and two projects each week and its very very VERY confusing and HARD! he also wrote the book for history and all the test question are coming from there, so thats+

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
SO MANY PAPERS
5.0
3.0
HIS112
Grade: B
Apr 1, 2017
Would take again

Absolutely awesome. Clear, direct, and structures the class so you can do well. I have no idea what other people had a problem with, but unless you are a moron the class is totally do-able. Syllabus is clear, but you must read it carefully not skim over it. He answered my questions quickly and was always helpful. I would take him again.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
2.0
4.0
HIS112
Jun 4, 2017
Wouldn't take again

He seems to enjoy making the class impossible and watching students struggle. Why do people who don't like students choose teaching as a career????

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
2.0
2.0
HIS112
Grade: B
Jun 6, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Lots of reading for this class. All you have to study is the multiple choice at the end of each chapter because he uses the exact questions. Not a difficult class if you know this but when you slightly mess up a project he will not accept. Not a good teacher.

Tough Grader
2.0
4.0
HIST112
Jun 7, 2017
Wouldn't take again

There were 2 AOW's a week with 2 projects a week that he provided examples of but they included book reviews, historical movie reviews, and some other stuff. He has his own written textbook so he uses the tests from there (3 in total) for the test online. You were to read a lot and pretty much teach yourself. Everything turned in through email.

Get ready to read
TEST HEAVY
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
1.0
5.0
POLSC150
Sep 6, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Really hard especially online. A lot of lectures on the blackboard and a lot of reading. Quizzes and tests based off of 2 books so you really need to study.

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
TEST HEAVY
1.0
5.0
HIST112
Grade: C
Jun 1, 2018
Wouldn't take again

I don't like him. Grades harshly and articles are time consuming and hard. He also returned my article multiple times giving me the same feedback but never accepted them. It was really hard looking for articles. DONT CHOOSE HIM. I GOT a C.

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
4.0
2.0
HIS112
Grade: A
Jul 10, 2018
Would take again

I think he was a very decent teacher and I dont understand the negative reviews. If you have him online, it is a piece of cake as long as you understand what hes looking for (everything is on his syllabus). The five week course is easier than most normal high school course bc of how straightforward it is. 95% of MC questions are in his textbook.

Tough Grader
Gives good feedback
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
5.0
1.0
HIST112ONLINE
Grade: A+
Jul 12, 2018
Would take again

This was a very easy online class and is a very easy A. Some people may complain about the articles. The articles were not difficult; all you had to do was go to CNN or another major news outlet and check the politics section (something was always there). The tests were easy and the majority of the questions came from his textbook. I recommend.

Respected
Clear grading criteria
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
2.0
3.0
HIS112
Grade: B
Oct 12, 2018
Wouldn't take again

The articles can be time consuming. The online class is just repetition of writing a few paragraphs about either news articles or reviewing things like photos for projects. The tests are straight out of the quizzes at the end of each section. Did I learn anything about U.S. history? No. Was this class easy? You just have to stay on top the work.

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
5.0
2.0
HIST112ONLINE
Grade: A
May 18, 2019
Would take again

States clearly what he wants -- just study the questions at the end of his book's chapters. Yes, the "assignments" are tedious but compared to the other online history classes the workload is minimal. Manage your time: do the assignments early so that you don't feel burdened on Friday. Took this for high school credit and it was so worth it.

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
5.0
4.0
HIS112
Grade: Not sure yet
Jan 25, 2020
Would take again

Idk what everyone is complaining about because its a pretty straight forward class! Yes you have to do work, but honestly its not that crazy. 4 assignments per week & 3 multiple choice exams that are the chapter questions from his book! Just study and do the work! He is very responsive also so you ask questions if you need help!

1.0
4.0
HIS112
Grade: Not sure yet
Feb 6, 2020
Wouldn't take again

do NOT waste your time taking this class. Prof wrote his own textbook with the test answers so that students who take the class are forced to spend over $100 to pass. This man is a fraud and wont accept work that doesn't reach his standard of excellence. This class has been nothing but stress and anger over the 5 week period. DO NOT TAKE IT

Graded by few things
Tough grader
2.0
4.0
HIS112
Feb 24, 2020
Wouldn't take again

For an online class it was very unorganized. Great professor, the topics and discussions were very interesting but there was multiple assignments due on the same day without clear direction. There was instructions on how to do them but way too messy and all over the place to understand what he was trying to say. Wouldn't take it again honestly.

Get ready to read
Test heavy
Lecture heavy
1.0
4.0
HIS112
Grade: Not sure yet
Feb 28, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Very frustrating when it comes to turning in articles. He would deny almost every article I turned because it doesn't fit his super strict criteria. He would not take my article just because it said "published 2 days ago" and not A REAL DATE. He said that he couldn't "verify what 2 days refers to." Overall, he's super picky and annoying.

Tough grader
1.0
4.0
HIST112
May 8, 2020
Wouldn't take again

This was the hardest online class and I am a history major. Not because of the subject but because his online class is unorganized and loaded with work that he doesn't teach. He gives a prompt and you figure it out yourself. Doesn't respond back quickly and if he does, no enthusiasm and short. There are large amounts of work to do everyday.

Lecture heavy
So many papers
Tough grader
1.0
3.0
HIS112
Grade: F
May 8, 2020
Wouldn't take again

His short term class was easy tbh. He is not very helpful and contradicted himself a couple of times. Hes not very clear or helpful when you ask him questions. It was partially my fault for getting an F. He failed to provide updated grade on his online class.

Tough grader
2.0
4.0
HIS112
Grade: A
May 26, 2020
Would take again

The online class wasn't awful. LOTS of busy work, you had two long articles and 2 projects due weeky. It was just time consuming. But the tests are easy. 95% of the MC questions are out of his textbook which I just rented on Chegg. If you just do the work you will be fine (tip: write the MCs on a google doc, easier to find during the test, easy A)

Lots of homework
Tough grader
1.0
4.0
HIST112
Grade: A
Aug 17, 2020
Wouldn't take again

The class itself is easy to get an A if you spend the entire first day of the week on doing his assignments because he leaves very specific feedback. And his system is very flawed so don't expect for him to be reasonable with you. Plus whenever you email him for clarifications he makes his responses very confusing and he always has a bad tone.

Tough grader
1.0
3.0
HIST112
Grade: A+
Aug 18, 2020
Wouldn't take again

This teacher was as helpful as a rock. He did not teach, grade, or give valuable advice. The most extensive response to my emails was criticisms for "it should be fine". He also scams the kids by advising you to buy his textbook that he wrote. In actuality, I did not use that textbook once. WOULD NOT RECOMMEND!

Accessible outside class
So many papers
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
H112
Grade: Rather not say
Aug 24, 2020
Wouldn't take again

He was literally a glorified teaching assistant. He didn't even teach, all he did was assign you 2 projects and 2 articles to do every week and I could swear he didn't even read them. It would take forever for an assignment to be accepted bc he would send irrelevant follow up questions most of the time and took at least 48 hours to respond.

Lots of homework
So many papers
Tough grader
5.0
1.0
HIST112
Grade: A+
Sep 10, 2020
Would take again

My man B. Rad has a way with words. He is an established author and shares his work w/ the class. The way he describes the context surrounding the Cold War is nothing less than an artistic masterpiece. I originally thought of history as "lame" and "uncool" like the moronic child that I used to be. B. Rad changed me. Will take 112 many more times.

Clear grading criteria
Beware of pop quizzes
Caring
1.0
4.0
HIS112
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Nov 7, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Dropped his class 2 weeks in due to the difficulty of working with him. He expects you to email papers and articles to him directly instead of submitting on canvas which makes its harder to keep track of. He also expects 2 reports and 2 projects every Friday. Hard to get ahold of. Gave me a hard time, requires expensive book he wrote.

Lots of homework
So many papers
Tough grader
3.0
3.0
HIST112
Grade: B
Dec 29, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Has a lot of reading and homework assignments. Mainly current event articles that relate to history which weren't too bad. I hated the projects. I took a short term class and thought the workload wasn't reasonable. Everything is turned in through email instead of canvas. Multiple choice exams were easy as long as you did the reading.

Lots of homework
Accessible outside class
Get ready to read
1.0
4.0
HISTORY102
Grade: B+
Jan 15, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Not only do you need to do 2 projects/articles every friday, but you need to email them to turn in. Unless he replies to you specifically saying its good it doesnt matter. I turned in my project 3 days early, he didnt reply back until after the due date saying it wasnt correct and that i now receive a 0 since i now couldnt fix it in time to turn in

Test heavy
So many papers
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
HIS112
Grade: A
Feb 9, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Horrible.

Lots of homework
Graded by few things
Tough grader
1.0
1.0
HIS112
Grade: A+
Apr 23, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Professor Reynolds makes you purchase his $100 usd textbook from the coc book store. You can not find the newest edition anywhere else online and is required to study for and pass tests. He also is vague on his directions, but leaves his grading as "if it is done incorrectly ill send it back for you to re-do. He is only in it for our money!

1.0
4.0
HIST112ONLINE
Grade: Incomplete
Oct 13, 2021
Wouldn't take again

The most frustrating class I have ever taken. First of he does not use canvas for assignments everything is sent through email. He is an absolute nightmare, he will keep saying your articles does not relate to "the class material/ timeline" when you literaly take the prompt directly from the textbook that he forces us to buy. test 100 for 60mins...

Lots of homework
So many papers
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
HIS112
Grade: F
Dec 24, 2021
Wouldn't take again

When the projects were first due, I wanted to discuss the grade he gave me (A movie review) an F because I first saw the movie in an English class in high school. Saying that I was plagiarizing my project, even though it was for the book, not the movie. I should be using my education for new info, not old work. Felt so insulted! Not recommend!!!

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
Tough grader
3.0
3.0
HIST112ONLINE
Grade: Not sure yet
Jul 20, 2023

He isn't terrible, but he is picky with assignments and he often confuses me, his directions tend to be vague and he can be untruthful in his own rules, such as claiming to always respond to emails within 48 hours when he sometimes does not.

Tough grader
1.0
5.0
H112
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Nov 4, 2023

first class I have ever dropped. not only were assignment instructions confusing, but feedback was vague and hard to answer/understand what was wanted. canvas was strictly ONLY used for assignment instructions and had to submit everything by email. because of this I had no idea what my grade was. dropped the class for the sake of my sanity. 0/10.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
So many papers
1.0
4.0
HIS112
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Jul 11, 2024

I took this professor over a 5-week summer class. This professor is infuriatingly complex. All of the assignments are required to be submitted via email, and many of the instructions are either contradictory, confusing, or tedious. This professor is not worth your time or stress.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
HIS112
Grade: F
Aug 4, 2024

no matter how badly u need to finish this class, put it off to next semester, b rad is actually garbage and i spend like 3x as much time than my friends who take this class with a diff professor

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
112
Grade: C
Aug 11, 2024

This teacher is all or nothing. If he doesn't think your work is thorough enough you get zero credit for effort. Try to get a different teacher!

Tough grader
2.0
1.0
HIST112ONLINE
Grade: A
Aug 15, 2024

This guy has a particular desire to make his class as difficult to understand as possible. The instructions are all over the place, and submitting assignments by email is a violation of the geneva convention of 1949. The assignments aren't that bad, but submitting them and understanding what grade you have is kinda tough. I don't recommend at all.

Get ready to read
Lots of homework
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
H112
Grade: Rather not say
Oct 20, 2024

This class was a rollercoaster - confusing assignments, vague feedback, and an unresponsive professor. Luckily, I found Unstuck ai to be a huge help with study prep, along with the free textbook.

1.0
5.0
HIS112
May 28, 2025

The worst professor I've ever had. Unclear instructions, horrible grading, and typos are just the tip of the iceberg. Very confusing on what he wants and has the audacity to not grade assignments till the end of the semester and call it "karma" for failing me. Never had issues with any other classes except this one. Who let this guy be a professor?

Tough grader
Get ready to read
1.0
5.0
HIST150
Grade: C
Jul 17, 2025

He refuses to use the Canvas progress system so you won't know what your grade is until after the final exam. He requires all assignments to be emailed to him and he will nitpick about specific dates, minor infractions and require you to re-submit your work resulting in a late penalty. His interaction with the class is nearly non-existent.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
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