Archaeology God, take all his classes, adorable too!

Great teacher. Had him for summer school and made the time go right by!

Easy Class, GPA booster

makes realics intersting. Fun class

Not the most interesting class. Don't buy book--test come from class notes. Gives curves on test to make sure the class average on test is a 75. Nice guy, but the subject is boring.

I mean, you cant blame him, Anthropology is boring but he's really nice and he tries to make class fun. Take his class. He's easy.

Boring class but he gets you through it. I got a B but I looked at the clock constantly. Funny at times, stutters. Overall: easy but be prepared to be bored.

Tests are difficult if you do not study and come completely from notes in class. Overall a very good teacher and grades are fair.

a good choice for anthropology -- study just a little and you should do ok - Not much work other than tests - easy projects

Very nice professor, though a little boring. Don't bother buying any of the books, just take good notes, study, and you will get at least a B for sure. If you have any problems he will be nice about it and help you out.

Take this class for easy A or B if you are the kind of person who goes to class everyday. People who failed didn't go to class. Take notes and don't buy book. Curves so class average on test is 75. Gives extra credit. Nice guy, boring class.

Extremely boring class. Highly unorganized lecture. If you can sort out the mess, you should do okay. Most importantly, very boring. He never shuts up, talks through the bell.

If you get Houck on his speciality, Mesoamerican Anth. and there is no stopping him. Extremely intresting lectures and class. Highly reccomended

Great teacher for subject that can be boring to most. No attendence, clear multichoice tests, extra credit chances.

He is very unorganized!! Lectures leave you thinking "what the..." Test are entirely from notes, quizes are from assigned readings-I didnt buy the bookand still made an A in the class--he gives study guides which help alot! Honestly-take someone

BEWARE, lectures are extremely boring, however they are exactly what's on the quizzes and exams. Reading is beneficial, but not neccesary.

awesome teacher, you will learn a lot, interesting

Funny guy but he can be a little hard to follow. You have to memorize a lot about timelines and time periods. Quizzes cover things he hasn't gone over yet in class. If you dont like basic Anthro you'll be bored, otherwise the class ain't too bad.

Bless his heart. He means well, very sweet man. Just not the best teacher. If you sit in the front and pay attention and go to all the lectures, you could get an A. He's just kind of hard to follow sometimes. But he is a very nice man.

Houck is the man. He is interesting and intelligent. His lectures do tend to draw on... but it's easy to get him off topic!

If you go to class, do the readings and prepare for his quizes you will do well. He is an extremely nice man, but you have to work very hard to get a good grade. He is a bit boring.... my advice would be to tkae his 50 min classes rather than hour and 20.

He is a really nice dude. Keep up with the reading b/c there are pop quizzes. There is a lot of reading but the class is fairly easy as long as you keep up. Tests are easy as long as you do the study gui

Houck is a really nice man. His classes are boring...great time to nap. Sometimes he is very hard to follow, can't take notes on his lectures, he just stands in the front and paces writing random things on the board. Funny guys though. Don't take his class if you have another option.

I don't know what the big deal is. I expected the worse, but this class was not bad. Go to class, take good notes, read the book and you will do fine.

The lectures are a little boring, I thought but that's probably just b/c I hated the subject. Go to class and write down what he says in lecture b/c that's what his tests come from almost verbatim. He's more than willing to answer any questions and he gives a rocking study guide before tests.

Anyone who says Dr. Houck is boring or that his class is too hard is an idiot. Just read the material, show up to class, take good notes, and YOU'LL BE FINE. He's a cool guy, and if you like the subject matter you should enjoy the class. I'm in his anthro class right now, and I really like it.

not a bad class. it was boring from time to time, but not hard to pass. that is if you study some.

I loved Houck. He was a hoot. He's your typical archaeologist... scruffy and grumpy. You have to do the work.. read.. but you should have to do that always. I thought the material was fascinating.. and I'm still the only one in my family who knows how we're all related (1st cousin once removed, 2nd cousin...) give him a try! :D

very easy professor if you go to class and take good notes. very wise and knows what hes talking about.

This class was pretty easy like everyone has said. You will need to at least skim over the chapters in the book and take good notes. Houck is interesting and boring at times but I've learned a lot. He gives good study guides also.

He is a good teacher if you go to class and listen. I enjoyed his teaching style and "humor" he threw in every now and again. If you pay attention and use the study guides(I suggest going to review sessions as well) you will pass this class. Not too hard, just involves listening skills.

Class is not nearly as bad as I thgoht based on previous reviews. If you read and come to class, exams are easy. Easy straightforward professor

I loved his class. He's pretty easy going and his tests are straightforward. Sometimes he gets boring, but for the most part, his class was easy and fun.

great guy, i really enjoyed his class and i will def. miss him. test arent that hard, hes funny and laidback. take his course whether you like anthropology or not!

Good teacher for INTL senior seminar. Dr. Houck is funny. He also extended deadline after deadline for papers. Lives in his office waiting for students to walk in. I was so stressed that I was going to do back but got a B.

this class is worth taking whether or not you're interested in anthropology...tests are tricky..he doesn't take attendance every day..but you need to go to class...he makes it as interesting as possible

Not the most exciting material to teach he does a good job of making it interesting. Not a stickler on attendence. Tests are not super hard. I say give the class a shot if you need the credit.

Insanely nice guy, a welcome change at UNCC. Laid back, very helpful, willing to go out of his way to help you out with anything. I found the class to be really easy, although yes, he can be a bit boring. Definitely recommended.

Humorous and laid back, but sometimes boring. Make sure you do the reading. His tests often cover things not discussed in class. He also loves trick questions--the kind where more than one answer seems to be the right answer.

Very laid-back, funny guy. Class was taught at the level that it should be taught - 1000 level. I recommend him and I will take him for the Senior Seminar! Just stick to the reading and there's no way to fail.

He is a very laid back individual. Class is sometimes boring but he does his best to make it the best it can be. Quizzes every other week, pretty easy. Tests can be difficult but he curves majorly and then there is also kinship project and extra credit

Dr. Houck is a nice guy who knows his stuff. The people that didn't like him are the ones that didn't go to class and didn't study. Its not the easiest class and you will be tempted to fall asleep but if you go to class and study for quizzes/tests you'll be fine. Read the book, its a must for quizzes.

Whew im sorry, but after reading his reviews i thought i was going to like him & let me tell you...he is TOUGH! He is nice but its hard to get through his whole lecture, and after studying all week, reading everything, didn't help at all! So i would advice you to avoid his class at all cost. I have had a 3.5 gpa until his class...

Great teacher. I loved going to his lectures. I thought he was engaging and the class was interesting. His tests are from the notes and the reading, so be sure to study your tail feather off.

Good professor. Tries to inject some humor into the lecture; may not always succeed, but it still makes things more fun. Tests are not hard but you will need to actually know the material. Lectures and reading are interesting provided you have at least a little interest in the topic.

His class was very easy. I enjoyed listening to his lectures. Honestly all you have to do is take good notes and read the book. It couldn't be any easier!! Easy A

He is a really nice guy.. But its very easy to not follow what he is saying becuase he is always going off on tangents..It's hard to decipher if he is talking about something meaningless or something important

Very nice guy! Gives easy extra credit and extra points on tests. Read the book and take notes that's where all the questions for tests and quizzes will be. Go to class and you'll be fine!

Dr. Houck is a great man! He makes Anthropology a very interesting subject. He is funny and so willing to help those in need. You should definitely go to class, even though attendance is not taken, because the notes are very important to passing tests! Class is worth while and highly recommended.

Houck is great. He is extremely easy to get in touch with. You do need to show up for his class because his tests are based on the lectures. Tests were easy for me because i showed up. Extremely knowledgeable i used what i learned in his class to argue with another teacher about her being extremely wrong. Tests count for most of the final grade.

Interesting class. Professor is very fair. Gives extra credit. Gets sidetracked during discussion but interesting stories.

Dr. Houck is 1 of the best teachers at UNCC. He is very intelligent, he makes the class seem less like a class and more like a casual discussion, he is always available to discuss issues you may have with the class or topic, I didnt need the book, notes are sufficient. EZ class, just listen and take note of important stuff (he will tell u if it is)

I actually have had this professor twice now and he's AWESOME !! Never have had another teacher in campus want to help students out so much. He's really interesting and knows his material. Always comes prepared for lectures. Class is not mandatory, but would make your life easier. Just take notes, try not to nap, and you're golden !!

Go to class, participate, keep up the reading and you can get good grades. He is tough of the research and writing grades. Had him for two classes, enjoyed them both.

Had him both for INTL 1101 and 3136. He really is one of the best prof at uncc. Very helpful and gives out study guides before exams.

He is a good professor, but you have to attend class if you want to pass cause his notes are on his ipad, and he doesnt project them to you. If you go to him or text him he is more than willing to help! He's pretty chill, just make sure you read the book and GO TO CLASS.

Dr. Houck is the best. Knows his material like crazy. very helpful and cool prof. always want to be in his class.

2 exams + final, 1 project, 3 homework essays. Takes attendance randomly, but exams are mostly based on lecture, so you should go regardless. Textbook unnecessary. Houck is VERY knowledgeable and funny to boot. Sometimes he rambles a bit, but it's always on topic and usually pretty interesting.

He is great and response to emails pretty fast. Very knowledgeable! I took his online class in summer, its a lot of work but if you study the book and reading assignments you will do great!

This course is difficult in and of itself due to you having to write a 20-page paper. However, this professor gives you all the info you need and helps keep you going throughout the semester without procrastinating too much. He gives you necessary info on paper format and does individual meetings to understand what content you need to focus on.

Dr. Houck is very approachable and eager to help you. Attendance is not mandatory but his lectures are very useful so I recommend attending every class. *Very* lenient with accepting late work.

Dr. Houck is a very good lecturer, he makes the course material easy to understand and interesting. I learned a lot in his class as he is engaging with what he's teaching. The tests aren't hard if you study, the you'll get good grades on the discussion posts even will small effort, and the online quizzes are simple a-la courtesy of quizlet.

He just goes on and on talking about the topic if no one stops him with questions. Its kinda bored sometimes and makes me sleepy lol. But i have taken him so many time since is an easy class.

Summer online class. Homework every day on weekdays, though that's pretty standard. Quiz answers usually lifted word for word out of the textbook, so MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A COPY. Discussions are graded mostly for effort, so just put some thought into them and you'll be good. Gave out his cell number to students, and replied to email within the hour.

Really knowledgeable. Tough grader - no 100 was ever given on any assignment, but plenty of 97s. Lots of reading but you will learn a ton. He is VERY lenient on late work.

Great teacher! Pretty lenient with assignments, gives good lectures. His discussions on Canvas are pretty interesting. I would highly recommend him. :-)

Dr. Houck is a solid lecturer and clear/fair grader. Be ready for the tests, they account for most of your grade. But as long as you study, you should ace them.

an easy, elective class!!!

Dr. Houck was a wonderful professor. He made his material easy to understand, and every assignment had very clear and easy to follow guidelines. He cracked the best dad jokes, and his class was very pleasant to be in. I would take his class again without hesitation.

I loved this class. You are mostly graded on discussion posts (which are easy if you do the reading & go to class) & the exams. We had about 4 exams counting the final. Attendance isn't required but his lectures are interesting and help a lot to understand the boring content. He loves dad jokes too. Very understanding professor & overall cool guy.

Dr. Houck Is an amazing professor. His lectures do tend to get boring but they are very informative. He doesn't give too much HW, just a couple of discussion boards, infographic, and quizzes. There were 2 tests and 1 final which were all taken online. Take notes during lectures because these do appear on tests

Dr. Houck is a caring professor. I have ideas that differ w/some of his & he shows respect. His quizzes are hard, so I had to know the material. I took global honors & he was helpful w/my semester long paper. He is chill & easy to get along with. Go to him if you need help. Don't wait until the end of the semester. Work hard & you'll do well!

Dr. Houck is great, he's the main reason I majored in INTL. He goes way out of his way to help and to be accessible outside class, and his classes are always interesting and entertaining. He's got a great style in class, informal yet teaches you what you need to know, and keeps things interesting. Take his classes, you'll be glad you did.

Love Professor Houck in general! He's a great professor and easily accessible outside of class. Just be fully prepared to read a lot. He doesn't give 100% on anything and he made that clear in the beginning of the semester. His grading can be tough and based off of opinion. GO TO CLASS. Due dates can be tight but he is flexible with extensions

Pretty good professor. Lenient with late work, but this class is test heavy (3 tests worth 20% each) and requires a lot of reading. Lectures can tend to get a bit boring, but an interesting class regardless!

Professor Houck is a great professor who genuinely cares about his students. He offers extra credit opportunities and is very accessible outside of class, making it easy to get help when needed.

Professor Houcks will talk for the whole class and you should take notes he provides on the slide because he does not have his lecture slides in Canvas. There isn't much work other than some chapter quizzes and weekly discussions. He seems pretty chill and will hold exams online.

Dr. Houck is a great professor. His lectures are interesting and include on-going political events, but doesn't push on your own beliefs. Although attendance isn't mandatory, he doesn't post the lecture slides on Canvas. There are quizzes, 3 essays, discussion posts, and 3 exams throughout the semester. They are manageable and don't overlap.

This is an easy class for the gen ed requirement. All the tests + final are online, do with that as you will. As long as you know basic-intermediate levels of history, you don't really need to attend as you will know the stuff already. I get why the lectures kind of drag on, for a gen ed you need to pace for the slowest people in the class.

lectures are long, all work is online including exams, weekly Packbacks graded (never close still get full credit), 3 deep dive essays (grading is not too harsh), chapter quizzes (online, super easy, about 10 questions, time limit close on deadline and don't open again) very easy A

Prof. Houck is easy to talk to. Only annoying thing were the Packbacks. 1-2 per week w/ a reading quiz or 2. Essays graded with AI. Lectures are kinda boring, but seriously GO TO HIS CLASSES because the stuff he says are on the test. Also-- read the book, that's on tests too. I got by without reading the other stuff he assigns :p

Overall not a bad class or professor. All exams were online and pretty easy. Attendance is not mandatory as he just talks the whole time, but he does not post slides so keep that in mind.

Lectures are long and can tend to doze off but as long as you pay attention and make quizlets your fine for tests. Discussion questions and essays are actually pretty captivating and aren't super hard. Attendance isn't mandatory at all but If you study the textbook and make notes you should be totally fine.

Amazing professor, very passionate about the class. Homework was just discussion boards which were extremely easy. Exams are online no lockdown browser, extremely easy exams if you actually read and pay attention. Loved this professor