I took cervantez both semesters because his class rocked! His class is actually really interesting, and you can tell he loves history. His tests are 100% based on notes so if you go to every class you will do great! If you don't go to class, don't even bother reading the book cuz you're screwed. He is really nice and very cool. I recommend him

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This teacher is very excited about History. He'll give you help if you need it. THe tests are not hard, and they are almost verbatim off the lecture notes. BE SURE TO ATTEND CLASS so you don't miss anything.

He was a very easy and pretty much laid back teacher i recommend taking him

I took him during the summer and his class was very easy. Your grade is based on online quizzes which are strait from the book and tests which are strait from his notes. Should be an easy A.

I think he's a "alright" teacher. Class is mandatory b/c his exams are his notes. He grades you on chapter quizzes and discussion boards need to be posted to the other people in your class.His exams are 10 multiple choice 10 fill-in-the-blank and a 40pt short essay!!! Thats what kills you. He gives you a good review though. Very Smart Teacher!

This professor is awesome. If you haven't been in school for a while he's the guy to take, he explains everything throughly. His slides are very helpful, especially if you're a 'visual' person. (ex:helps me remember who people are by looking at their picture) JUST TAKE THE NOTES HE GIVES YOU!

He is an awesome professor. I'm signing up for his second part of US History. Going to class is a must if you want to do well on his tests seeing that they are based solely on lecture notes. His tests all have one essay. Quizzes are done online. I definitely recommend googling all the terms on the review to better understand. I got an A!!

I took him both parts. I figured out you don't have to attend. I would go maybe once a week and made As both times but I figured him out. If you google all the terms on the review, you'll make an A on the test. If you rely solely on lecture notes, you wont get anywhere but a C. 1301 he has essays. 1302 he has 8 short answers. he does give curves!

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Bases his Test on notes. Quizes on book. Very easy to understand and keeps the class interesting. Im not a History major and I liked the class

He is very comprehensive and organized. Doesnn't waste time. Powerpoints are clear, concise and basic so you can be at liberty to take own notes on specifics. He is good at extemporizing and knows his stuff. Those who cannot read a book to get answers for a quiz do not take this class. Adds good energy to the subject matter and is often funny.

Good Professor! He's not hard just make sure you go to class because exams are based on lecture notes only!!! Online quizzes which is the only thing that requires textbook other than that you don't use it! Exams are to the point! Make sure to take Notes!! Great! I'm taking him for 1302!

all test over notes if you dont like going to class dont even bother he keeps it real and is an easy A

Good professor. only downside is you have to complete 15 online quizzes.

He is an amazing teacher! His lectures are extremely interesting. If you show up and take notes over what he says and study his review, you will get an A on his test for sure. You only use the book for the online quizzes. I'm taking him again right now and I highly recommend him.

He is an awesome professor with an interesting sense of humor. very sarcastic. Class is easy if you go to his lecture b/c his tests are only over his lecture. You do use the book for online quizzes which are pretty easy. Overall, wonderful class. (He loves Alexander Hamilton.) :D

Brian made history come to life. I have never enjoyed history, but his 10 day, 4 hr course proved me wrong... that's how great he is. I recommend him to anyone!

Hes legit. He loves to talk about the rangers, cowboys and tcu horned frogs. Hes a smart young guy thats pretty witty with a good sense of humor. You have to take 15 quizes from book. They take about 2 hours each if you read the chapter. The test are over the lectures and are pretty easy. I learned alot and it wasnt too bad.

Mr. Cervantez is a very neat teacher. He keeps class interesting and is not boring. I enjoyed his class very much. He is young so he is able to understand what you are going through. You should take his class.

I was nervous about taking this class after all that I read..Not sure if we're all referring to the same instructor. He's well organized, very understanding about circumstances, and quizes matched the textbook to a T! Yes, like every class, you need to read the book - get with it guys. 15 Quizes, 4 papers. Summer 6 Wk course was Great! Good class..

I don't know what others are complaining about, he's a great professor! He is clear with what he wants done, is willing to help, and does not assign pointless work. I'm guessing those who complained are lazy and did not keep up with their stuff. Keep up with due dates, READ what is assigned, and you'll be fine. Awesome professor!!

This professor is really great. He tells you what he excepts from everyone at the beginning of the semester. If you fail, its because you didn't do the work. 15 online quizzes, which followed the book and 3 tests that followed the class notes. He gives you the topics for the test and if you go back and study the notes you'll do fine. Great class

Took him for a Summer 6wk course. It was great. Inexpensive book that was easy to follow. His instructions are very clear and he was always very helpful. Great professor who turned a potentially boring class into something interesting.

Funny. Passionate. GENIUS. That's all you can say about Mr. Cervantez. The dude KNOWS...HIS...STUFF. He can talk non-stop for an hour and a half and you won't be bored. He can give you interesting side facts about anything. He doesn't even have to look at a book or his own notes to teach. Show up, take notes and you'll pass.

Great Professor! Show up, take notes, record him, because all his tests are based on his lecture materials. The recorded lectures helped me alot, becuase i didn't miss a things on the test. But make sure to do your review too, because the review helps me helps me focus on the materials in order.Take him he's a great professor!

Easy professor, if you show up, take notes, and do the review you'll pass his tests. All of his tests are based on his lectures. He keeps it fun, and entertaining. This guy knows what he is talking about too! Defiantly would take him over and over again just for the great time.

He is a great tacher. His classes are very interesting, and he will teaches everything you need to know to take his test.

No DB's. YAY!!!!! Don't wait if you have a question, as it takes him a while to resond. Overall easy class if you do the work on time.

Prof. Cervantez is AWESOME. vI took his online class and it was so easy. There's one test every week, which are straight from the book and you can look at the test and get all the answers before you take it. There are five response paragraphs (250-300 words) throughout the semester. Easiest class I have ever taken, but I learned alot.

He is really nice and his lectures keep you interested! I hate history but he made it fun. His reviews tell you exactly what will be on the test as long as you show up for class and take notes, you will pass. He's sometimes hard to get in touch with so if you need to talk, you probably have to make an appointment to talk in his office.

Very Easy online class. I have learn so much and he does assign an exam every week but it is easy and straight out of the book. Great Teacher!

A really good teacher. Sometimes he repeats himself but he makes everything really clear. The most awesome thing about him is that he gives reviews for each test and EVERYTHING on the test is from that review. No surprises. All of his tests are from your notes though so you do need to go to class to be able to answer the questions on the review.

Took Mr. Cervantez for 1301, and 1302 he is very excited about history and teaches class like a story so you remember easily when taking a test or just impressing others with your knowledge of history... Awesome teacher, would love to take more history classes but don't need anymore for my biology degree.

I took this class online, it is very straightforward and easy to follow. The quizzes are available to print so you can go through the book and find the answers and there are some response papers you have to write, but they are not hard and only have to be about 250 words. Very easy class. The reason I got a B is that I forgot 1 of the quizzes.

I took his online class there a lot to read and writing which sometimes is just a few lines. he provided a study guide upon request. replies to emails on time. i would highly recommend him, if you want an A

gives review sheet for tests, short answer questions ex: list 3 reasons the railroads contributed to modernization? Always willing to stay/clarify his lectures. Lectures by telling a story, not boring slides or reading text book page by page. Doesn't require memorization of dates. Hated history before, now taking him for 3rd history class :)

He was okay, though I didn't hear from him much. Summer class has 4 unit quizzes but if you open the link he puts in each unit and do the quizzes on that website, the answers are all the same for the actual quizzes i.e. SUPER easy 100. there's 2 response papers and the midterm/final are essay ?s also don't expect him to grade everything quickly.

Dr.Cervantez is AMAZING! I took his online class,and right from the beginning he shows you what he wants from you. You get a syllabus and it pretty much explains your entire semester. You have 4 unit quizzes which are easy A's! A midterm/final which are both short essays. 2 response papers which are 250 words. EASY A! MUST TAKE! Best Hisotry class!

Easy A, grades fairly. The majority of assignments are quizzes, which can be found beforehand in the "Norton Study Space". If you take these sample-quizzes, you should ace every quiz.

Dr. Cervantez is great! His summer course was to take a quiz every chapter, and to write two papers. The online resources help a lot in this class! I will try to take him for 1302 this summer :)

Awesome guy! Warning must be good at taking notes! If you take good notes and study them one of the easiest A's you will receive. If he repeats something twice or writes something on the board IT WILL BE ON THE TEST.

Such a great teacher! Took this class online, the tests have questions that you really have to look for the answers, even if you read and studied. He drops 5 lowest test grades which really helps your grade. Always looks in the best light to help students pass his class. An easy A!!!

If you read the chapters and do your quizzes he is pretty straight forward. just do your best&you'll get the grade you want if you work hard at it. Grading takes a while for him to get to as it does for any online class professor,so give him a 1-2 wks. Self-paced course which is a huge benefit for as long as you finish before the semester ends.

This was such an easy class to take online. Just make sure you have the txt book and stay on top of due dates.

This class was unbelievably easy!!! The book he used is like a regular book, so the chapters are short and actually readable. 17 quizzes, drops 5. The midterm and final are short essay questions that are not difficult to write. I recommend 100%

Dr. Cervantez was great. Took him for Maymester. Attendance is mandatory because the entire course is strictly lecture based. No Power Point to print and no book. He does give you a study guide 2 days before the test. Pretty easy A IF you come to class, take good notes and do the study guide. Fast paced, but stress free class.

Took this class online. Very easy to figure out what is due and when it is due. One of my best online class experiences. The teacher is very quick to answer emails. READ YOUR BOOK before the quiz or you'll fail the quiz. I learned this the hard way... After that, it was easy! HIGHLY recommend!

Super easy class,check the link with the study guide and study those for reviews and the quizzes will be a breeze. By the way, there is 2 easy, short essays. Although, he takes forever to grade them.

Great teacher, one of the best at TCC if not the best.

Super simple and easy!! Took online, there is a quiz every week and a midterm essay and a final essay.

Good instructor you earn your grade. He gives helpful reviews. Test are over lecture notes

Easiest online class. One quiz a week over each chapter, and one response paper which is just a discussion board. Thats the class! 15 quizzes is what the semester is made up of!!

He is very organized, you will know when the each quiz are due. You will have 15 chapters for the Quizzes each quiz, you will have three attempts and its not timed. The textbook is required for the quiz and you have one response paper which is easy to do. You only get to write 300-400 words. The exam is fill in the blank and its comprehensive.

I took him for texas history. He gives great lectures and is a funny guy. Come to class and take notes. As long as you take notes and do the review you will pass. I love that the review is directly related to the test. I have never heard him be rude or disrespectful about dead soliders. The only downfall is the quiz due dates, keep track of them.

Very organized, syllabus tells you what you need to finish weekly, clear grading criteria and he's very helpful. Would take another class with him.

1 lesson per week with quiz multiple attempts allowed. Requires 1 short essay.

No issues with this professor at all. Took online and never had to wonder what was due or when. Syllabus is very straight-forward. I love history so may have been more "in to" the class than some, but as long as you do what's asked, you'll be OK. There were 15 chapter exams, a final exam and a response paper over one of two topics - your choice.

Take notes in class and you will pass. Tests and quizzes are online both open note and open book. Super easy class. Only one paper the entire semester.

Great history teacher and clear on what you need to do in order to pass

he was a cutie but other than that he was a great teacher

Funny dude the test are from lectures and the quizzes are from the reading. The quizzes is the only hard part about this class but even then they're pretty easy. He drops three. Two short essays that I'm pretty sure almost everyone in the class got 100s on. Test comes straight from the reviews. He is a little forgetful and confusing at time though.

This class was pretty easy. The lectures were pretty long, but take good notes. His quizzes and tests are online, and only come from his lectures so trust me. Take notes and study and you will do totally fine. His lectures are interesting and overall he is a pretty fair grader in my opinion.

I took his 1301 class online. He gives you clear instructions on what to expect. It was straight forward. 50-question quizzes, 2 discussion boards and a final. There is a pre-test at the beginning of the semester that gives you extra points towards your final. You can easily make an A if you make the effort! I would highly recommending taking him!

7 tests and a final (with a review) all multiple choice, barely used the book for anything. 2 major discussion board assignments (very easy). he was great! didn't really respond to emails quickly but was still responsive. Definitely take him!! EASY A CLASS

Barely used the book. Tests were allowed to be taken 3 times and weren't timed. 50 questions, all multiple choice, and 2 discussion board assignments. pretest at the beginning but it adds points to your final so its really easy.

Took him for an 8 am class which I thought I would dread but Dr. Cervantez's class wasn't too bad. Clear grading expectations and easy to reach by email. Friendly and wants you to succeed. Online chapter quizzes and reviews for every exam. Great Professor!

Wonderful lectures, very interesting. He does care about his students and will listen to any concerns you may have. However be sure you make it to class because your notes are vital. Gives 8 quizzes and 3 tests ALL ONLINE!! He also stays on schedule with tests and quizzes unless all the material was not yet covered. Would take again, great teacher!

Easy class, not a organized but still easy to navigate. 5 essay exams 5 multiple choice exams. If you're taking hist 1301 online definitely recommend him.

Really good teacher. every week there are online quizzes to do over the textbook chapters. If you want to read the textbook get it but all the answers are online somewhere. Tests are over lectures in class so show up and at least take some notes. 3 quiz grades get dropped. 4 tests. One paper. if you're awful at history take him!!

This teacher is a heavy lecture based teacher that will let you record his lectures. The lectures will be on the tests and nothing from the book is on the test. Now the book reading has a quiz that you have to take very week for a chapter from the book. He is very caring and will help you if you have any questions.

AMAZING TEACHER take his class if you want a great experience very funny and great at explaining things it gives you a near prefect mental image love him so much

easy online assignments/quizzes. one 5 page paper. show up for class and do the work and you will pass.

Cervantez is one of the best teachers I have taken at TCC. DO NOT GET THE TEXTBOOK! He has his own powerpoints and he lectures like he is telling a story, so you really stay interested. He is passionate about history and he cares about his students. Always available for questions and super patient. TAKE HIM, YOU WONT REGRET.

Took him during wintermester. He was very very lecture heavy. Sometimes talked about stuff we didn't need to know for exams, but most of it was interesting. Very sweet. Lets you bring one page of notes front and back to exams. Highly knowledgeable. Reminds me of Phillip DeFranco.

Dr. Cervantez adores History! I love teachers like this, because they teach with interest and passion! He knows what he's talking about and gives fair tests about what you learned; not to trick you. I took a mini-mester and found it the perfect amount of applying yourself but not killing yourself for a good grade! Would take him again if I could.

Take him for online history 1301!!! You WILL NOT regret it!!!!!!! Easy and fun A! Woo hoo!

I highly recommend Cervantez. His lectures aren't boring and his work isn't demanding. He knows the subject and lectures in a 'John Green, Crash Course-esque' way. I am already signed up for his class for the next History.

Very easy online class. There was only quizzes, discussion boards and used short Essays as test grades. Easy A!

Very straight forward course. A quiz for each chapter (can take 3x, easy), 3 essay exams, and 3 DBs(easy). My only con for this professor is that he takes FOREVER to grade essays. I made a B on my first essay and he posted grades the day before our second essay was due so it made it difficult to correct mistakes. Doesn't post when things will open.

I was skeptical about taking this prof for Summer 2 but it was not bad at all!! Pre-test at the beginning of the course that counts as extra credit, chapter quizzes that you can take three times (super easy), 3 discussion boards, and 3 essay exams. Grades really easy in my opinion! If you have questions just email him and he is happy to help!

This class was very fast but Professor Brian Cervantez made it stress free. There was a lot of writing & he does check for grammar. He provided extra credit & graded within a timely manner. I would recommend taking him very straight forward.

only 4 assignments are 4 tests throughout the semester (this includes the final, which only covers stuff you haven't yet been tested over.) as long as you pay attention and take good notes you should have no problem passing.

I took the 16 week class online. There are 9 quizzes, 3 DBs, and 1 research essay. NO TESTS. All the answers are on quizlet. Book is only needed for the research paper because you have to provide page numbers. Would highly recommend if you want an easy A! Everything is way spread out also so you don't have something due every week.

I really loved this History class!!! I was able to follow along and understand after having to drop it the first time due to a different instructor. Dr. Cervantez made it stress free easy learning. I would definitely take his class again!!

Show up to class, take notes and you will pass the class. He made history enjoyable! His tests are over what he lectures during class. He is a great professor and knows what he talks. 100% recommend taking his classes!

If you have the opportunity to take a class with Professor Cervantez do it! There is no BS or fluff, he is very straight to the point and so are the assignments. I am hoping to get the opportunity to take HIST1302 with him as the Professor. If you participate and do your homework in a timely manner you will pass.

I took this online. Its 9 quizzes. 2 discussion boards and 1 research essay. Seriously all easy doing this online. Take for an Easy A.

Professor Cervantez teaches a great Western Civ. 2 and made the curriculum easy to understand and the assignments easy to complete. He offers extra credit which is very helpful and was very understanding by bumping my 89 to and A. I would make sure to attend class as all the information for tests and quizzes come from the lectures, not a book.

Extremely easy, quizlet is definitely your friend in this class.

His lectures were very in depth, and made them very easy to engage in. He cracks a couple jokes here and there. Over all I found the lectures interesting if you like history.

Took his class during the summer. No homework, only 4 tests in total. His lectures are very interesting, make sure to take notes and you'll get an easy A.

Took him for summer and I highly recommend Professor Cervantes. He responds to your email, give you feed backs, there's several quizzes and tests are fairly easy.

I took this class during the summer and it was very manageable. Professor Cervantez was clear on the assignments and his grading criteria. There were quizzes for each lesson but they were fairly easy.

Took him for online 5-week class. Has a schedule follow it and you will pass. test are online you have 3 chances on it. 2 short essays and you get to pick from 2 subjects. would take him again.

Lectures were more like told in forms of a story. Cracked some jokes here and there. Tests are not hard but do study. Overall a great professor.

Took him for a maymester class. The class was very brief but for lasting 3-4 hours a day, Professor Cervantez did a great job! You can feel his energy and enthusiasm for history. He keeps the lectures interesting and extremely informational. Our class had no homework and 3 easy tests. Each test had 2 easy extra credit free response questions .

*Not a history fan BUT I took this class online. Syllabus is spot on. There is quite a bit of reading involved, chapters are long. Overall workload was manageable as long as you read. Weekly quizzes with a midterm and a final that were not outrageous. If you HAVE to take history- I Would recommend Cervantez!

Other than having essay exams and only graded on 3 things(quizzes, discussions, and essay exams), his class is pretty easy. All quizzes are given 3 chances and can mostly be found quizlet, not that you need it really. The discussion board questions can be tough but as long as you sound like you read up on the questions at least a little it's an A.

Attend his lectures, take good notes and you will pass easily! Has 3 test which you can use a cheat sheet on and 2 response papers that are about 200 words each. Lectures are told as a story, loved his class and made As on all exams!

all quizzes are on quizlet, easy unit essay exams per unit. takes forever to grade but isn't a harsh grader. show effort, complete the work and you will pass. responds quickly to emails and is understanding. take him if you want an easy A and taking multiple classes.

Great online professor! He was very accessible and very easy going. He has clear grading criteria and is very kind.

This is one of the best professors I have ever had. He is funny and keeps your attention the whole lecture. He works with you on everything is very kind. He jokes in class a lot too. He is the best. He has outlines you can print and follow in class to keep up. He had to miss some classes this semester and I actually miss going to his class. great.

Took this class as a Maymester and it was done really well. It was super important to keep up but was an easy A. You can tell Brian loves history!

This class was pretty typical. Course opens, do the work, get a good grade. The professor is very good, responds to emails. I would definitely recommend this professor.