AWESOME PROFESSOR!!!! Really knows her stuff.

Go to her lectures, read that chapter she went over in class that same day, go to the SI's and you'll be fine. Not hard at all. Her lectures are always interesting also.

Pretty easy, just take notes and read the book and the tests are cake.

Go to the class and write down notes over her lectures. Her power points are just pictures so write down the main points she says. Study the notes a couple days before the test and I promise you it will be a fair test.

Best professor I have had by far. Very clear and is extremely prepared for each lecture. You will get an A or B just by attending classes and SI sessions. Reading the textbook helps.

Very clear and well-organized! Knows her material. Take notes, because test will be lecture + some reading. Going through book helps review/check notes if you missed something in class. Easy to listen to! I learned a LOT and was able to study effectively for tests because she's very clear. Would take her again in a heartbeat!

Lipsmeyer is a great lecturer. She truly is passionate about what she teaches and makes the information interesting. He tests aren't that bad either. I made an 86 on the first exam, a 96 on the second, and I'm expecting to make a high A on the third exam. NO FINAL!!!!!

Great Prof!! I hated polisci before, but she made it very interesting. Her tests are lecture based, so if you attend class and take good notes, you are certain to make a good grade. I would not even purchase the book, it is rarely mentioned in her tests. The first test is rough, but it isn't weighted hat much. And, there is NO Final for her class!

Make sure you take good notes in class.

Very interesting lectures and she is very clear with the information. I never opened the textbook and made a B with some effort A is not far off. Only 3 test NO FINAL!

Dr. Lipsmeyer is great! She is very straightforward with her lectures so as long as you take good notes and study for the test an A or B should be no problem. There are three tests, no quizzes or assignments and no final so your grade comes from those three tests. I highly recommend her!

Very knowledgeable. Tests are fair but you have to take notes. Attendance isn't graded but is necessary to pass. Got an 88 on exam 1 and a 100 on exam 2. Looking to get an A on exam 3

Three tests no final. The tests are weighted differently, the first one is 25%, second is 35% and the third is 40%. The lectures are super important and cover all the material, and are more helpful than the book. The lectures are long, but interesting. She is a loud speaker, and very clear. Great prof.

3 tests. 1st worth 25%. 2nd 35%. 3rd 40%. No final! Lectures can get long but she does a great job of trying to keep your attention and keep the material interesting. Getting the textbook helps a little but 90% of the test is from her lectures so attendance is a must. First test is hardest but the 2nd and 3rd aren't bad at all! I recommend her!

Dr. Lipsmeyer was great! Her lectures were crystal clear and enjoyable to listen to. Make sure you're in class! Most of the test material is from lectures. No final which was so great! This is a class you want to take.

Her tests are very straight forward and no tricks, easy A's. As for her lectures, attendance is not mandatory, but everyone who has taken her can agree that class attendance is the highway to that A; her lectures are only pictures and are not provided online, however, she outlines every lecture so your notes are always organized. Everyone take her!

Must attend lectures; tests are 90% covered by her lecture material. Read the book and take good notes. Not easy, but if you study it isn't challenging. She really makes the lectures interesting too; she is easy to listen to and very likable.

I really like Dr. Lipsmeyer. Her tests are extremely difficult, but she makes the class enjoyable and is a great teacher. You only have 3 tests in the class and no final. Study hard and do exactly as she tells you and you will be fine. I would recommend her. Make sure to go to class or you won't pass. Her exams are 90% based off of lectures.

The tests are tough and the reviews vague... I think this is really to only help the student though. She expects your knowledge of the class to be malleable in that you can twist it around to see how things changed, how they can be applied through different time periods. Funny and very reliable. As long as you take good notes, should be fine.

She keeps the lectures interesting and you have to pay attention and cant skip because her tests are from the lecture. she gives a review sheet before each exam. no final

Amazing professor, if you show up to every lecture and take good notes you can get an A or B in the class. Tests are pretty much straight from the lectures, don't really need to read the book.

Dr. Lipsmeyer was my favorite teacher this yet. Her lectures are captivating and entertaining. The tests are hard but she gives you the information you need to know if you go to class. Highly recommend!

she's an awesome lecturer, just study how she says and you'll do well

I would definitely take this professor again! She is passionate about what she teaches and uses multiple examples to explain things. GO TO CLASS! Lectures are not online and if you don't go you will fail! Test are mostly lecture but make sure to go through the book at least once just to make sure. Not an easy class, you have to work for it!

Lipsmeyer is a great professor! Her lectures are very clear and she makes it easy to take notes. You must go to class and TAKE GOOD NOTES if you want a good grade. She always stays after class to answer any questions you may have. There are only a few questions on the test that come from the book! Definitely would take her again!

While the attendance is not mandatory, I would suggest going to every class. If you take notes on what she says then you will get an A on all test. I skimmed the textbook and only missed one question on each of the last test. They are exactly what she says in lecture with a few extra terms from the textbook.

Awesome lectures. She gives you all the information you need if you just write down everything she says. Only three tests all weighted differently... no attendance, assignments or extra credit. Very nice woman. I would take her again. Ended up with an A in the class.

You have to attend lectures and take good notes. I never touched the textbook. The test questions were straight from the lectures. Very straight forward. Three tests (25%,35%,40%). No final. No quizzes. No homework.

Great Lecture, do not need the book at all. Test are straight from what she says so you just have to attend class and take good notes. To study for the exam just read over your notes like 2 times.

Lipsmeyer's class is pretty straight forward. She has been teaching a long time so she knows what is best for her students. The only grades are 3 tests that are all weighted differently. As long as you go to class and take good notes, you should get an A or a high B.

By far the best professor I have ever taken! The class itself is not easy and requires a lot of outside studying but every lecture is well organized and very interesting. She cares deeply about each students' understanding and is passionate about what she teaches. Absolutely love her.

This course consists entirely of three exams. That's it. Dr. Lipsmeyer is very clear about how to study for the exams and she even makes a review sheet. You'll have to put in the effort though, because all the answer choices on the exams will sound credible. Attend every lecture and take really good and thorough notes and you'll be fine.

She is such an amazing prof! Sadly there are no quizzes, homework, extra credit, or curve. Your exam grades (3) is your grade so work for it. You must study for each exam and with enough time because there is a lot of information. I received a 76, 80, and 90. The first test I swore I aced. General questions if you pay attention in class. READ BOOK

The class really isn't as bad as everyone makes it out to be. If you go to lecture, take thorough notes over the lectures, and make note cards a week before the exam you will be fine. I'm an engineering major (who hates these kinds of classes) but the lectures are interesting. The tests are easy and are word-for-word what she says in lecture.

She is an excellent teacher who is very clear and informative. There are only three grades in her class, though, which are all tests. Each test is weighted differently so if you don't do as well on the first one you can make it up on the other two. You have to study and read, but I have actually learned a lot in her class.

This class is definitely one of those "Not an easy A but if you just study for it you should be definitely fine". Her lectures are super clear and if you can keep up with her pace and be an active listener and write down and study what she says, you'll basically get an high B or an A. She also says you need to read the book but I dont even own it.

Only grades are the three exams. Lectures are interesting and outline provided for notes, but no lecture slides or outlines are provided online, so do not miss class if you can help it. All in all a good professor, and I doubt the other POLS classes are much different in content.

I loved her lectures. The only things you will be graded on are 3 exams, no final! I skipped class sometimes and would read the book to make up for it. Don't always skip her class, her exam will sometimes have questions from her lectures. There is a quizlet with the notes you'll need to study. Flash cards do great if you dont want to study her way.

Dr. Lipsmeyer is an amazing professor! As long as you attend her lectures and read the textbook chapters, you should be fine. She is a great lecturer, but your grade is only the 3 tests, so make sure to start studying your notes at least a week in advance because there is a lot of material. If you read and study hard, you should have an A.

The class was pretty easy for me. You have to go to lecture and take good notes. I looked over my notes a few nights before the exams and managed to easily get A's on all the exams. You don't need the textbook, so don't waste your $80. She covers everything on the exam in her lectures. She's pretty cool and made US government interesting. 10/10

I really liked this professor. She was very passionate in her lectures and explained things very thoroughly. Only bad thing is that her tests were difficult. At most 1-2 questions from the book is on the tests, so don't recommend buying it. If you go to class and take good notes and pay attention to details and you'll be good.

For those who were not already deterred by the "lecture heavy" and "attendance necessary" tags, here is what you need to know - Lipsmeyer is hysterical and makes a boring class fun. The books recommended for the class are not necessary, especially if you always attend lecture. Her tests are easy if you were in class. No powerpoint slides, but easy.

The book is pretty useless. She says her tests are 80% lecture 20% book, but there might be one or two questions from the book on the test, and you could guess the answer easily. Attend lectures and take good notes. It won't kill you to skip a class or two, but get notes from a friend. Tests are fair, review your lecture notes and you'll do fine.

Lipsmeyer is a great professor and my favorite professor this semester! Her class is great if you have courses with a lot of work bc it's 3 exams & that's it. Take good notes, don't skip class, and skim the textbook for vocab. The tests can have tricky questions, but if you study, the tricky questions won't hurt your exam grade.

The comments make Lipsmeyer seem cold and harsh. She is quite quirky and interesting to listen to. Don't let the comments scare you away! She doesn't answer questions in class, but if you email her, she is super helpful. She is quick to respond. as well. Attend class, take good notes, and skim the book for vocab and you'll do well.

Lipsmeyer is such a character! She really engages you and her lectures don't even feel like lectures, it's like she's just telling a story. You HAVE to attend and take good notes though. Don't really need the book. Amazing prof, I would definitely recommend!

Dr. Lipsmeyer was a great lecturer, always made sure her lecture was easy to take notes by. the tests are fair. Go to class and study lecture nots along with skimming for vocab and you'll be fine.

Dr. Lipsmeyer bases the entire class on her lectures. They are very good and she organizes them so that they are easy to follow. The first test is weighted 25%, the second 35%, the last 40%. There is no homework and I never read the book. Her tests require you to understand the material, not memorize random facts. Go to class and take good notes.

Very intimidating at first because she lays out her rules and what she does and is very blunt about it. Becomes more personable as class goes on makes jokes. 3 tests make up your grade and thats it. No curves or extra credit at all so don't even ask & no final. Don't buy the textbook , go to class and take good notes, thats all you need.

She was intimidating in the beginning and talked about how her tests are really hard. But they arent. Multiple choice and she doesnt try to trick you. They are 100% from her lectures so dont buy the textbooks. No homework. If you go to class and take notes, its an easy A. Lectures were pretty good. She tells fun stories to explain the material.

Prof Lipsmeyer is great!! The class is lecture based so dont skip! There are 3 lecture exams and no final. I went to every lecture and wrote down almost everything she said and then skimmed the chapters of the book that related to those topics and got an A in the class. If you go to class and understand the material, you should get an A or B.

Best professor I've ever had!! She makes the class very interesting with her energetic and happy personality, but she is very strict about her tests. Overall she's a good professor you shouldn't be scared of, just go to class and look over your notes and you should be good.

Bad reviews are from people who can't type and/or didn't go to class. If you take notes on everything from every class and read through them before the exam, you'll get an A like me. No need to read the books, really. MIGHT help you get an extra question or 2. Unbiased politically, laid out straight facts in lecture, sometimes funny, and VERY nice.

Not sure what all of the bad reviews are for, but I will say that this class did take up some study time. Best way to study for Lipsmeyer's exams is to rewrite all of your notes and memorize them thoroughly. Just show up to class and pay attention and you will be fine. First test is the hardest and they get easier from there.

She definitely knows her stuff & is passionate about it. She does not take in-class questions or take attendance. You will fail if you don't actively listen or if you're distracted in class. She has a unique sense of humor, but overall she's a good prof. I would take her again. You just have to be on top of the information she gives you & read.

Good prof! Going to class is essential as that's where most of the test material comes from. Tests are not hard though, if you take good notes. 3 tests and that's it!

Not a hard class at all. Theres a lot to remember for it but the material really isn't that hard to grasp. Dr. Lipsmeyer organizes her lectures so well and never just reads off the slide. She knows her stuff! On top of it, she's pretty down to earth. She keeps it real.

Lecture heavy, 3 exams that's it. Not very hard material, just a lot given to you at once. Biggest tip is to take thorough notes each lecture (don't skip this class) and try to study ahead of time. She organizes info. really well and gives it to you clearly. I never bought the textbook and did fine.

She is a great professor, her lectures are interesting, but her exams are super hard. She only gives 3 exams, NO FINAL! Attend all her lectures, write down every word she says, and for all her tests learn pretty much everything from her lectures (don't rely on the review for exam, as the test has more than the review does), then you will be fine

This class is so easy if you just go to class and take good notes. She gives you a review which I would highly recommend doing because it helps you understand how things connect. Grade is based off of 3 tests which are extremely easy if you have studied your notes & done the study guide.

Great at going into detail. reviews help a lot with exams. If you go to class and read the book, you'll do fine. Funny and interesting lectures.

Only graded by 3 exams and all lecture based with a few questions out of the textbook. I didn't read the textbook and did just fine on the tests. She tells you the best way to study for her tests so do what she suggests. Even though she has morning lectures she tries to make them entertaining and make jokes to keep everyone engaged.

I loved this class!! The first class she will seem like shes rude and tough, but she only does that to weed out the people who dont want to be there. Tests are easy as long as you go to class and study her exact wording. I wish she taught 207 because I would take it with her.

Prof Lipsmeyer is really great at her job. I enjoyed lecture and she makes them interesting, so showing up isn't that bad. I highly suggest going to class because it just makes everything easier. The only thing I didn't love was that her presentations rarely had words on them, just pictures, so you have to really focus on what she's saying.

Make sure you're willing to go to almost all the lectures, you're graded on 3 exams which are 95% lecture material. My recommendation: A couple days before a test write your notes onto note cards and study those. Don't buy the book, get a friend with it and read 'keywords' of the test chapters because she'll test one or two per test.

Honestly, she deserves better reviews than most of these. Lipsmeyer's class requires basically no outside class time besides exam weeks. No homework, straightforward lectures, and only three exams. The three exams you have to study ALOT AHEAD OF TIME. But she doesn't trick you on the exams. They come straight from lecture, so be sure to go to class

Prof Lipsmeyer is a great lecturer and her class is solid. She doesn't take attendance, but I recommend you go to class as it helps on the tests. Only 3 tests a semester, the last one is weighted the most. READ THE TEXTBOOK and attend the lectures, take good notes, and you'll be great. Interesting to listen to and funny.

If you miss a lecture, good luck. There are only three tests and they are entirely based on the lectures. You can read the book, which is a good supplement, but it won't include everything that the professor says. Slides aren't put online and they only have pictures. BUT Dr. Lipsmeyer is amazing!!!! If she ever taught 207 I'd take her class.

She had amazing lectures and very interesting , however the tests are lecture and textbook based. The only grades in the class are from the tests. In the beginning you must read the textbooks. She is willing to help you, she will go over the exam will you after you received your grade.

I highly recommend Professor Lipsmeyer. The way the course is set up, your only grades are 3 tests, but as someone who normally struggles in government, I showed up to every class, took notes, studied, and got an A due to the way Professor Lipsmeyer teaches. She is very passionate about government, loves to teach, and explains things well. :)

Dr. Lipsmeyer's class is good-humored and runs a fairly straightforward class. You're only graded based on three exams with no final, but the questions on the tests are pretty almost quotes from her lectures. However, her class is clearly based off of lecture material. That being said, just show up and pay attention and you will do fine.

The entire class was lecture based, which she was very good at. She talked at a good typing speed and made sure to talk about just the important stuff, unlike other professors who go on about nonsense that won't have anything to do with your tests. Would take again.

She will tell you how to take her exams -- COMPARISONS-that's key to how she shapes her questions. You miss class and you will miss A LOT of information that the book will not help you get so dont miss her lectures. She is clear and SUPER organized in her lectures. Got an A by studying just like she recommend.

Absolutely loved her. Class isn't easy but she outlines everything perfectly. All you have to do is show up, pay attention, study what she says to study and you should be good to go! Attendance not mandatory but don't screw yourself by not going. She makes learning POLS interesting & will give you funny ways to remember things. Very passionate!

She has been amazing. I took her asynchronously, but she made it so manageable and organized her lectures really well making it easy to take good notes. The tests are a bit tricky sometimes but if you listen to lectures and study you'll do good. Wish I could've taken her in person she seems like a really sweet lady and is very passionate about govt

Prof Lipsmeyer is AWESOME! I wish I could have taken her class in person. I usually struggle with non-stem classes, but I have loved her class. She makes it easy to take notes, and keeps lectures interesting. You can tell she's super passionate about this! Take her if you can.

Dr. Lipsmeyer is a great professor and I really appreciated her teaching style because she taught us a lot, but also didn't require a lot of homework. We had a textbook, but I didn't use it and did fine. She is very nice and makes her lectures interesting and engaging. I definitely recommend!!

This class was asynchronous, so we had to watch her lectures (posted on youtube) on our own time. However, these videos can be extremely long and dull since it is government, so I recommend setting the speed to 1.5. The tests are fairly easy if you study. the tests are open note, browser, and textbook but its 75 questions in 50 minutes so.. study.

Dr. Lipsmeyer is great at making government interesting when it's not your favorite thing. She's really good at communicating with her students through emails so that you know when grades and other important dates are posted. The exams are almost solely based on lecture, so WATCH THEM and actually note down what she tells you will be important!

Do to COVID her class was online and she uploaded crazy long videos. Ranging from 40 minutes to over an hour. And there were several videos. She also doesnt use words on her slides so you really have to pay attention to what shes saying and make sure you take good notes. But overall, the tests werent that hard and it was a pretty easy class.

Since this class was online our weekly lectures were super long, I'm talking 3 40 minute lectures a week. 1 weekly assignment a week that was super easy (50% of your grade). Tests aren't that bad (75 questions, 50 minutes). But, she does NOT round grades or curve tests. I was 0.25 away from an A... I would've given her a 5/5 if she did.

I loved prof Lipsmeyer! She did not have live lectures, so it was a little difficult to force myself to watch the prerecorded ones but they were very well made. The tests and analytical assignments are easy if you prepare and she is quick to answer any question or address a difficulty you may have!

Dr. Lipsmeyer's class was very easy to make an A and I still learned a lot. There is a required textbook, but I didn't use it. She is very nice and it is easy to prepare for the assignments and tests we have. Overall it was a great class!!

Weekly quizzes over articles that account for half your grade and 3 exams that are not cumulative. Take the class seriously from the beginning and you can easily get an A, take the quizzes seriously. Drop one quiz but no extra credit. Tests are pretty straightforward and open notes. Overall a good class and professor.

I loved Professor Lipsmeyer!!! She made learning Federal government enjoyable and achievable to gain a good grade without making you do so much extra busy work! She genuinely cares for all her students and is encouraging! Highly recommend!

Very organized/linear lectures. Only complaint is that the tests online wont let you go back to previous questions.

Professor Lipsmeyer teaches Political Science passionately every lecture. I feel more confident about the subject. She is very just but merciful. I accidentally missed my first Analytical Assignment: a quiz where you look at an article and answer some easy questions. She wouldn't let me retake it, but instead dropped everyone's lowest quiz grade.

For such a generally boring course, Professor Lipsmeyer made this class enjoyable. Very lecture heavy but Professor Lipsmeyer's passion for the content makes the class go by fast. Simply typing her lectures and skimming the content in the textbook can get you a solid B/C in the class. Take her!!

Professor Lipsmeyer is not that bad of a teacher. Her grading policy is not the best considering she bases 75% of your grade off of 3 tests. However, if you are able to take good notes and fast you will do really good in this class. Make sure to get a friend in there so you can get the notes from someone if your absent.. She doesnt post lectures.

Information is pretty straightforward as long as you go to class and read the textbook. Dont forget to do the analytical assignments because if you dont do them it is a 0 and there is no excuse. All around, she did a good job teaching, and left politics aside.

Dr. Lipsmeyer is an excellent choice for POLS. All three exams are open note and you take them outside of class. She has 5 analysis-based assignments that are easy. Take specific notes and show up to class and you should get an A easily.

I enjoyed her class and would recommend. Grade is based on 5 assignments (25% total) and 3 exams, no final, but exams are open note. Doesn't record lectures or have text on powerpoints, so attendance is required. Can ask questions after class and I read almost all the chapters when we were supposed to, but you could prob get away w/o reading

Most will say you need to go to class and read the book to pass the class but I did better on the exams when I did not go to class, did not have the lecture notes or read the book. If your fine with a B then this class will be a breeze but if you want an A go to class for the specific things on exams. Her lectures werent boring at all.

Enjoyed the class and her lectures are very good! You must attend class and take good notes. If you do it is an easy A. All tests are open note. That said she will not curve anything, so be careful.

Lipsmeyer is great. Fun lectures and if you like government, you'll love this class. Easy quizzes and open note test. Skim through the textbook, since a lot of the test questions come from their. She doesn't post lectures online, so you have to come to class everyday. There are only a few assignments so make sure you study well.

Really great prof but you have to show up to class to do good. Her powerpoint slides are all just pictures, so I doubt anyone would do good in the class if they skipped. I did well on all the tests and I just used my notes from lecture to study. I would 100% take her for the pols credit!!!!

Dr. Lipsmeyer is a great professor and easy to learn from. For my class, with her, while a textbook was recommended, I did not use it after the first test. SHOW UP TO HER CLASS. Her lectures contain your test answers which are all open web/note, and they are 90% of the grade. Easy class and fun teacher if you put in the smallest amount of effort.

I had Professor Lipsmeyer for POLS 206 and really enjoyed her class, as she made the topics interesting and easy to understand. The workload is pretty light with one Packback assignment every week and 3 exams throughout the semester. The exams are open note and book, but are 75 questions in 60 minutes and you cant backtrack.

Professor Lipsmeyer's class is heavily based on 3 exams. She assigns weekly PackBacks which are 10% of your grade. Her exams are take-home, open note, browser and textbook and heavily based on her lectures so take good notes. They are 75 questions which you are required to finish in 60 minutes. She does talk fast so I recommend recording lectures.

You must go to class if you want to understand the content. Her lecture slides contained pictures but she spoke her lectures, you had to focus on her to actually learn the content instead of copying slides. I personally liked this, but others might not. This is likely the other reason why her exams were open note. Engaging and lovely lectures.

It is a lot of information, but it was fairly easy to understand, and all the information is clearly seen in today's politics, which helped make this class more interesting. The only assignments were packback and exams so you had to pay attention and take good notes, but the exams were open note/book. I loved her class and her teaching style!