3.3

Daniel Brown

History - Moorpark College

3.3
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3.3
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What Students Say

Very difficult class, but if you pay for the extra credit trips you'll get an A

HIST51 - 3.0 rating

Only take this class if you have the money for field trips

HST - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Textbook Required

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Reviews (162)
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HIST51
Sep 7, 2001

Very difficult class, but if you pay for the extra credit trips you'll get an A

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HST
Mar 11, 2003

Only take this class if you have the money for field trips. Medieval Times ... If you go on the field trips, you'll get an A . If you don't, you'll be lucky to get a C

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HSTMO5
Mar 24, 2003

No Comments

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HISTMO1A
May 14, 2003

This guy just passes over information when no one knows the answers in class. I took this guy twice for a challenge and got a B both times.

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HIST
Jul 31, 2003

take him if you got $400 for the field trips and take hist 1a and 1b at the same time then the field trips count for both classes!

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HIST1B
Aug 5, 2003

I took this class and got an A without going on one field trip. If you do go on the field trips and still can't get the grade you want, maybe you ought to rethink this whole college thing.

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HISTORY05
Aug 19, 2003

Professor Brown is an outstanding teacher with the creativity of a brillant man. Those who give him a bad rating were those who did not go to class or take advantage of the help he offered.

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WESTCIVA
Aug 26, 2003

worst teacher ever. take him if u have hundreds of dollars to buy your grade through extra credit

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HIST1B
Oct 15, 2003

Hard tests! Have to read! Can get an A but all the extra credit really insures your grade!

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WESTCIV
Nov 3, 2003

Boring class with your occasional random thoughts from the teacher. If you go on all the field trips and flunk every test you will get an A.

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HSTM01A
Nov 17, 2003

Brown is an idiot, I dont know how he is still on the payroll at Moorpark College....

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HSTMO1AB
Nov 19, 2003

hard teacher if you dont read but everything on the test is in the book, but it is just alot of information.

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HIST
Nov 25, 2003

His lectures are a joke. He sidetracks to lame jokes all the time and it's hard to concentrate. Makes you never want to go to lecture. You can however, pay for a bunch of expensive field trips for extra credit and pretty much buy your grade.

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HSTM01B
Nov 28, 2003

Your grade is just your test scores. He offers extra-credit field trips that can guarantee you an A. Lets you drop 1 of 4 tests. His tests are difficult. He is kind person, but his class lacks in substance. Take him only if you need to.

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HISTM05
Dec 3, 2003

Go to his office, he'll like you/give u test answers. Lectures mostly jokes but if you listen he throws in enough that you dont need to read. But its no easy A, you really need a couple EC trips + some reading/studying. he drops 1 of 3 tests.

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HISTORY
Dec 4, 2003

Lectures are mainly for laughs, Tests r straight out of the book, BUT MAKE SURE U CAN AFFORD THE A COUPLE EXTRA CREDIT FIELD TRIPS, GO TO MIDEVIL TIMES AND WATCH HIM GET LOADED...

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HIST
Dec 6, 2003

He is seriously a crack head who rides around campus on his bike all day. Pretty tough but funny in class. Give him some crack and its an "A" for sure.

4.0
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HIST
Dec 10, 2003

Heres the dealio. Pay $450 for all the extra credit trips, and you have an A. Easy as that. You can faill all the test and not even go to class.

4.0
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HIST
Dec 13, 2003

This is a fun guy. Knowledgable, however weak on the teaching. Test are difficult, but studying is a must. Take the field trips pay the money get an A. Do not at your own perill.

5.0
2.0
HISTMO1B
Dec 16, 2003

I liked the guy. He made the lectures fun with jokes and he really knows what hes talking about so you can ask any questions you want. His tests are tough, but if you study the book and go to class then you'll get an A for sure.

5.0
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HISTMO1B
Dec 16, 2003

I liked the guy. He really knows his stuff so you can ask any questions you want. Study from the book, go to class, look over your notes and you can for sure get an A. The tests are tough so studying is a must

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HIST05
Feb 20, 2004

Good Instructor who doesn't force attendance. He breaks the ice daily with simple, yet funny jokes. The tests are tough but there's 3 not 2 and he drops one of the first two. Field trips & extra credit ensure your chances of passing

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HISTM05
Feb 25, 2004

He's the best professor I've had at Moorpark College by far. He is very good at teaching the material, but he also is able to keep us interested by throwing the odd joke into his lectures. Brown rocks!!

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HST
Mar 8, 2004

No Comments

5.0
3.0
HIST
Mar 8, 2004

A madman who rides his bike around campus qouting Big Lebowski. but thats in a good way. His test are hard, but he answer any questions you have. He keeps class enertaining with jokes and pop culture references

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USHISTORY
Mar 9, 2004

Dickhead **** that uses the class to buy his books. Can't sell books back at end of semester. Impossible to get a good grade unless you plan on attending a bunch of expensive fieldtrips for extra credit

2.0
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HSTMO5
Mar 11, 2004

Don't recommend at all.If you have the money for the field trips, that's good (total rip off though) but make sure he does a head count before leaving from wherever- cuz he occasionally leaves people behind, like me.

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HISTM05
Mar 24, 2004

When people say you can buy a grade in his class, they are serious. Otherwise the class is a real waste.

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HIST05
Apr 7, 2004

Great guy who knows his stuff! The tests seemed hard for some people, but they were multiple choice. If you read and listen to the lectures you can get an A.BTW, check out the class trips.

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HISTORY
Apr 13, 2004

This guy is the best Professor at Moorpark College..."We Care"! I have never had such an excellent & caring Instructor my whole life. "Bill" will teach u everything you ever needed to know about History. Make sure you go on the field

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M01B
Apr 17, 2004

Best ever! Burnouts will hate him, because he makes you accountable. However, he offers options (including book reports that few lazy students will accept)and has to be the most caring, considerate teacher I've ever had. Totally cool dude!

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HIST5
Apr 19, 2004

Very good teacher. He is difficult though. Very good idea to keep up with the reading. Dropping the lowest score is very cool of him though.

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HISTM05
Apr 23, 2004

fun teacher. He has the hots for Judge Judy, putting the smack down on people, and crystal meth.. Those things aside he's concerned about how his students do. If your going to take this class, my advice would be to keep up with the reading & go to class!!

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HIST05
Apr 25, 2004

He is a cool guy, Really weired but funny. Always there if you need help, and the best part is that if you mess up on the exams you can go on field trips to make it up. his test are hard but if u keep up with the reading then you will do good!

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HIST05
May 1, 2004

Even though alot of people talk**** about Mr. Brown, I thought he was a great teacher and I learn alot. He classes are exciting and it was always kept it interesting.

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WESTCIV
May 8, 2004

He's Cool. Go to class and take in a couple fieldtrips and you'll be fine.

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HISTM05
May 17, 2004

Not the Daniel Brown who wrote "Angels and Demons" and "The DaVinci Code." But shhh, don't tell anyone, you'll ruin his best pick-up line. Seriously, I did well in his class because I, wait for it...read the material and studied! This

5.0
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WESTCIV2
May 19, 2004

No Comments

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HISTM05
May 20, 2004

Relaxing class. Field trips are fun even though you don't get your money's worth. Lectures and videos help, but reading the textbook is essential to how well you do on exams. You will also have to read two short books written by him as well. No homework.

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HST350
Jun 21, 2004

Even if you don't like history, he loves it so much you can't help but get into it. Study and go to class and you'll do fine.

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HIST01
Jun 25, 2004

oh man. this guy.... he is a wierdo. either you go to class take notes, study, and take the hard tests! or you never go,and go on about 3 or 4 fieldtrips do the book report and get an A or B!!! simple as that

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HISTMO1B
Jul 1, 2004

He's really funny(reminds me of conan o'brien). You can basically buy your grade with field trips but listening to his lectures are really fun. You have to read and know the stuff he talks about on the tests, but other than that he's a great teacher.

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HISTM05
Jul 4, 2004

he's a very funny teacher...i would difinetly say he's worth taking ...at least for the laughs...because his tests are extremely hard. I failed very test but went on all the field trips and did the book report and still got an A in his class.

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MO1B
Jul 21, 2004

He is really funny. His tests are very hard though, if you can handle reading the chapters and taking lecture notes you will do fine. I went on the field trips ($50 each) and it raised my grade to an A.

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HISTM01A
Jul 21, 2004

Tests are diufficult unless you have read all the chapters and gone to all the classes. If you do that, an A is possible. No homework, attendence not graded. So mucvh Extra Credit that its impossible not to get an A

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HISTM01B
Aug 11, 2004

Lots of reading required to do well on tests, however, if you go on field trips (very expensive) than you have nothing to worry about - easy A.

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USHIST
Aug 20, 2004

This teacher was very entertaining. His tests were rather hard... and I felt that they were made that way on purpose, so that students would feel obligated to pay big$$$(field trips) to raise their grades. I felt that was wrong.

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WESTCIV
Aug 21, 2004

DO NOT TAKE HIM! So much reading to keep up with and he prides himself on being the hardest grader at Moorpark. You have to buy your grade buy going on extra field trips. He talks a lot about his own personal life and war stories. I barely got a C.

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USHIST
Aug 25, 2004

This guy is awful!! Only take this class if you have lots of $$$! There is no homework, no attendance requirement. The only way to do well is to ace the tests (impossible), and to spend up to $500.00 in field trips. He rambles on and on. Very boring.

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HISM05
Aug 25, 2004

This teacher is ridiculous he told the class that the counslers would make complaints about how the students were not passing his class, he didn't care, field trips are $50 offers about10 of them, I didnt have the money so I failed his class take Santiago

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WESTCIV
Aug 27, 2004

Be prepared to buy your way thru this class

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HSTM01B
Sep 4, 2004

This teacher has the easiest job in the world! He rarely lectures and when he does it is all twisted jokes or videos. His tests are ridiculously hard. Unless you have $300 to blow on fieldtrips to get an A. Don't take this teacher!

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HISTORY
Sep 5, 2004

Mr. Brown is very passionate about history and ignited a spark in me that helped me to study hard and become a history teacher. He's an awesome guy and brings in all kinds of cool artifacts to class. Keep up the good work, Dan!

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HSTM01B
Sep 9, 2004

No Comments

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HISTM05
Sep 19, 2004

Lectures are very light and laid-back. His controversial jokes offend some, but are not meant to. Brown is an expert in the field of History. He goes out of his way to help a student. Tests are hard!! But it is true, one can buy his grade with field trips

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HIST1B
Oct 8, 2004

Take good notes and do the reading and you can ace the tests WITHOUT field trips. I did it -- aced the first 3 and was able to skip the final. Great lecturer, but a little monotone. He REALLY knows his stuff.

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AMHISTORY
Oct 26, 2004

If you are a rich person with all the free time in the world you will get an A just by going on the feild trips that cost $50.00 a pop!! So lay back relax and pay for you A!

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HISTM01B
Oct 30, 2004

Prof. Brown is one of the foremost authorities for research and study on women who assisted the Nazi SS run concentration camps. He has a lot of knowledge on many historical subjects and is willing to help students in any way. His tests are hard only to those who dont read the required material.

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HSTM25
Nov 3, 2004

I found this class to be very difficult.Whenever he goes over material he goes into these rants of nonsense.It's almost impossible to follow along with his lectures.If you are rich you'll do ok because there are extra credit trips that cost $50 ea.He is funny though.

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HISTMO1A
Nov 10, 2004

you buy your grade in this class. If you want to pay 50 bucks a trip then your set, otherwise you are SCREWED.

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HST01B
Nov 13, 2004

Lectures are very boring. Doesn't take attendance, so i just show up for the tests. If you read, you should do decent in the class. Do not take this class unless u can go on field trips. Otherwise, your grade will be impacted upon.

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HIST
Nov 16, 2004

Very hard tests, I don't think that anyone gets higher than a C. But, if you go on all the field trips you will get an A.

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HISTM25
Nov 17, 2004

so damn funny. the truth is, you read the book, and show up to class, you dont need to go on the extra credit trips. easy to get a b, possible to get an A, just read the chapters before the tests and you'll be fine. party on ya'll...

3.0
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HISTM25
Nov 21, 2004

I don't think this is the best teacher to take if you're going to take history. His lectures are boring and doesn't put what he tells us to study for on the test. He shows super old videos and treats the class like a hick-town. Nice man, but not very consistant. Take someone else.

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M05
Nov 21, 2004

He is ridiculously hard. His test are near impossible to get an A on unless History is already a studied interest of yours. 10 field trips at $45 a pop guarantee an A in class(doesnt take roll). He told class about this sight, so to Prof. Brown, "Keep representing the MC...word...GO BLACK KNIGHT!!!"

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HISTORY1
Nov 22, 2004

oh man if you got $500 bucks you got an A if not be happy with a D

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HIST
Dec 2, 2004

A idiot who shouldn't be teaching.I got an A in his class, which I still think I should of taught the class because he wasn't a good teacher.

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HISTORY
Dec 8, 2004

hes cool if you go on all of the fieldtrips

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HSTMO1A
Grade: A
Dec 11, 2004

All he cares about is lining his pockets with the kick backs from the field trips. He knows his stuff, but could care less if anyone learns. Likes to hang with loser students who get **** on field trips. A big waste of talent.

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HISTM25
Dec 11, 2004

You guys need to lay off Brown. If people cared to show up to class, take notes, and read every chapter, you would surely get an A. I ended up getting an A on my first test, skipping two months of class because he drops the lowest test, and showing up for the final. I got an A in the class.

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USHIS
Dec 15, 2004

If you go to class, TAKE notes...don't be embarrassed, and read the chapters you will do fine. Maybe a couple extra credit and there's your A. Tests are hard because he puts in random ques. and two possible answers. One of the funniest people I have ever met!

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HSTM25
Grade: B
Dec 21, 2004

really funny guy, tells the same stories a few times. his tests have nothing to do with the reading material. go on field trips, dont bother going to class unless you have nothing else better to do. just read the chapters the day before and average a 60 test average

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M25
Dec 21, 2004

He's funny in the beginning, but that gets old after the first test. Try to do well on the first test, then stop going to class until you take the final. If you did well in history during high school, then you should remember enough to guess and pass his tests. The key is to go on field trips.

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HISTM01A
Dec 23, 2004

He is funny but his tests are ridiculous, if you want an A in this class either you fork out $450 to go on all the field trips or you study like you have never studied before. Goodluck.

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HISTMO1A
Jan 3, 2005

He is really nice and funny guy. His tests are hard but look at in two ways, time is money. If u don't have the time to read the chapters three times and take good notes, then go on the field trip, saves u lots of time. Lectures are good, learn a few things cuz its an expensive class!

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USHISTORY
Jan 7, 2005

bah, if people put any effort in the class they would do fine. it's a lot of reading, but he gives you plenty of time to get through it and he goes through everything in class and he totally encourages questions. cool guy. bloody crankhead

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HISTM01A
Jan 11, 2005

If you don't work full time, and you have the $400 to throw at him for field trips, then you have a chance of passing this class. I have never studied so hard, and failed so hard (because I couldn't afford the field trips.) His tests are almost impossible to pass.

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HISTORY
Jan 11, 2005

EASIEST CLASS-JUST BE READY TO SPEND $$ ON THE FIRLD TRIPS- GARANTEE AN A...I HEARD HIS TEST ARE HARD BUT I COULD SAY THAT-NEVER READ THE BOOK OR STUDIED-GOT AN A JUST BY GOING ON ALMOST ALL THE FIRLD TRIPS..AND DONT BE SHY-ASK FOR HELP IF YOU NEED IT..SHOW INTEREST AND HE WILL HELP!!

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HISTM1A
Jan 11, 2005

Really nice and funny guy, tests are HARD so either study your ass off or do a few of the extra credit assignments he throws you(there are plenty of opportunities to make up points- if you want the A, do at least one ex-cred, otherwise don't complain about your grade, slackers!)Do NOT cut class!

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HISTORY
Jan 12, 2005

Great teacher. I only took 3 field trips, got Ds on all test and passed with an A. Loved the class. I would only take history with him.

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HISTORY
Jan 20, 2005

he's the hottest old man ever $250.00 f's on all the tests A in the class thats all i have to say

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HSTM25
Jan 20, 2005

Funny teacher. Go on the field trips to get an A in the class

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HISTM25
Jan 20, 2005

funny teacher (and no he's not on crack though it is debatable) likes to have past people debate with each other even though they're dead..... LOTs of extra credit and tells you on the very first day. tends to get off topic once in awhile but it's funny. (think he does it to catch our attention)

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HIST1AB
Mar 29, 2005

Had him for 1A and 1B. Easiest and fuunniest prof I've ever had. I just went to class for fun, never went on any of the field trips. Just read the chapter the day before the test (come on people, not that hard) and got A's in both classes no problem. His classes are ALWAYS fun and interesting.

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HIST1B
Apr 21, 2005

If you think about it, this guy is ripping you off. No study guides because he says they are "not fair," he makes you buy his books, and he gets royalties from all the field trips you go on. I studied my ass off, and got an A without giving him a dime. You have to be either committed or rich to pass

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MO1AMO1B
Apr 22, 2005

Perhaps the easiest units to ace on campus. we got 4 tests and he dropped the lowest. just read the chapters the day before class and breezed through the test. If u cant do that he offers tons of extra credit. wether he makes $$ of them or not there fun and make getting anything below a b imposible

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HIST01A01B
Apr 24, 2005

Just read your book and take notes and you'll do fine. He gives you ample opportunity to do well and make up for test mistakes and is a really personable guy. If you got anything less than an A, you probably didn't make any effort at all. He makes it easy for you to do well, so take the opportunity.

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HISTM01B
May 9, 2005

same jokes. over. and over. and over. repeat.

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HSTM01A
May 15, 2005

Great teacher! Intelligent, witty, and extremely outgoing. Those who complain the most don't READ or STUDY! The guy's a scholar for God's sake. Just do your work, ATTEND class, and focus and you'll do well (and he will write you an excellent letter and include your class rank--this is what kills the slackers!) - Luv 'em

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HIST1A
May 17, 2005

he is very funny, although not everyone gets his jokes. text is extremely tedious and difficults, although his books are better. field trips are a lot of fun, and a great way to make up for low test scores. he is really smart and makes an effort to see kids do well. videos in his class are also good and relevant.

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HISTM01B
May 20, 2005

This guy is nuts. I have aced every history class i have ever taken but, this guys test are insanely hard. I read for the most part and took notes in class (even though he talks about taco bell more than history)and was able to get B's on his tests. Just be prepared to dish out a hundred or so for field trips. He makes money off them

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HSTMO1B
Grade: Rather_Not_Say
May 22, 2005

He was a really funny guy and made it interesting, but his test swere pretty hard. On the parts of the test that I actually read about in the book, I got the right, so if you read and understand what is going on its easy to get a B... if you want more than that the field trips are good. They cost alot, but the points are major!

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HISTM01B
Jun 9, 2005

Listen guys--the guy knows his stuff and if you go in with the RIGHT attitude you'll be fine. I had been warned not to take him, but also heard someone say at least he had a sense of humor. He is hilarious and genuinely loves history. If you try (optimum word) he will help you. Really, just read the book, go to class, and you will do well!

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HISTM01A
Jun 20, 2005

The worst teacher ever, I am already paying to take the class so why should I have to also pay for my grade. Money doesn't grow on trees, and I don't just have hundreds of dollars to just give to the professor for free trips that count as extra credit.

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HISTM01
Jun 23, 2005

Make sure that you are loaded. You will fail the test, because most of the questions are from the videos he shows in his class. He makes you fail then he offers the field trips and his money makig begins. This guy sucks. Not recomended. There are many other knowlagable teachers out there, why pay for your grade?

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WESTCIV
Jun 30, 2005

It's obvious that you are expected to memorize a lot of info.in a hist.class(80 ques test)However, he doesn't ask questions that are actually significant to the event, period, person etc. that we are studying. Therefore, you have no idea what to focus on. He also completely disregards main points in the book(that we are told read)on his tests

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HISTMO1AB
Jul 6, 2005

If you enjoy History he is the Profressor for you, if you don't, this is not the class for you.

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HST01
Jul 7, 2005

Go on his field trips and pass the cource.

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HISTM01A
Jul 14, 2005

There is no way you can pass his tests, but it doesn't matter as long as you go on the feild trips. I failed every single test (horribly) went on all but 2 of the feild trips and recieved an A. EASSSYYY A!!!

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HST25
Jul 14, 2005

All I learned in his US history class was that he was a prisoner of war and the different types of drugs he took. Tests are impossible, but you can get an A if you pay $50/field trip.

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HISTM25
Grade: B+
Jul 14, 2005

this guy is ridiculous. if you have $400 laying around to pay for his field trips, you'll get an a, but its honestly cheaper to drop the class and pay for it again with someone else that actually covers the material on the tests.

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WESTERNCIV
Jul 18, 2005

This guy is a gangster! He is seriously the funniest and greatest teacher I've ever had!Tests are NOT hard, I got a B on the first one (never went to class, read book), never had to go back for any of the others. Field trips are EXTREMELY fun. It's DEFINITELY worth the money! Make sure you ask him about Kurt the ****. Moorpark College - We Care.

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HISTORYM25
Grade: B
Jul 25, 2005

Listen to the non-functioning students and you'll think that "Big Time" Dan Brown is difficult. Think about it--who complains on this billboard? I never went on any extra-credit tours, never did extra-credit book reports (no money involved there--just the ability to read and think--which most MC students can't do), and got an A! Wake up!

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HIST
Jul 26, 2005

This teacher is horrible...and a complete ****. He will make you pay $60.00 for field trips to the Getty on a bus (will not let you drive yourself) when the admission is free. Horrible class..do not take it...he's after your money and whatever else you give him!

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WESTERNCIVII
Jul 27, 2005

First, let me start by saying that he is extremely funny and I think he is a nice guy. Unfortunately, the tests were almost imposible and the material on the tests were not covered in class. The only way I would have passed the class is if I were rich and had enough money to go on the extra credit field trips.

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WESTCIV
Aug 8, 2005

I didn't go on any of the field trips and i got an A. If you are not an idiot, willing to pay attention and actually go to class, there are worse ways to spend an hour of your day. Take notes on most of the things he says [minus the the drug, taco bell, and big labowski references] oh, and read the book, because you know....your're supposed to

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WESTERNCIV
Aug 30, 2005

Anyone that says he is a hard teacher obviously hasn't had a hard teacher before. Just because you have to listen and study doesn't make it hard, it makes you lazy if you can't do it.

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HISTORYM25
Sep 1, 2005

You need about $300 to get an A in this class.

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HISTORYM05
Sep 1, 2005

Mr. Brown is the****! He takes you on lots of field trips and he talks like he's from the ghetto! What up foo?

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HISTORY5
Grade: F
Sep 8, 2005

He has a great scam(no not really). You pay $$$ for his field trips to make up for your bad grade on his test. Nice guy but his test are very hard. talk to him about drinking and he'll like you.

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M01
Sep 10, 2005

No Comments

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HISTORYMO1A
Sep 16, 2005

No Comments

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M25USHIST
Sep 20, 2005

Funniest teacher ever!! The tests are super hard but there's a trick, your score is actually about ten percent higher than what you actually get. I got around 60% on most of the tests but I actually got 70's because of his weird(give you extra points just for taking the test) thing. I just went on one field trip and I would up with a B in the class. So basically it's an easy class.

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WESTERNCIV
Oct 10, 2005

butter have money for firld trips or you're screwed. What a rip off.

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USHISTORY
Grade: B+
Oct 12, 2005

Very difficult tests...you MUST do the extra credit!!!

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WESTERNCIVIL
Oct 13, 2005

NO NO NO....Stay away from him! You need a lot of money and he's such a waste of time....Never again...Eww

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WESTERNCIV
Grade: Pass
Oct 17, 2005

I LIKE HIM I THINK HES A COOL ASS GUY.....HES A LITTLE OUT THERE BUT IT KEEPS THE CLASS FUN MAKES ME WANNA GO BECAUSE U NEVER KNOW WHATS GONNA COME OUT OF HIS MOUTH.....U NEED ALOT OF MONEY FOR HIS EXTRA CREDIT BUT HEY I WISH ALL MY TEACHER DO THAT I WOULD PASS ALOT MORE CLASSES =)

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WESTERNCIV
Oct 17, 2005

HE SUCKS DON't take him!

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HST350
Oct 20, 2005

he was HORRIBLE!!!! that's all i can really say!!! nothing was good. . .bad teacher, bad lecturer, bad tester. . .EVERYTHING! HORRIBLE!

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HISTORY
Oct 23, 2005

Concided, immature, **** at times and boring are some words to describe this professor. The lectures are dry and boring. Grades are based on three exams and there are no ways to bring up your grade without paying for field trips. He is rude and thinks he is still living the high life of his teen years. The exams are difficult and the lectures do not cover enough material to accurately prepare you for the exams.

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WESTCIV
Grade: Not_Sure_Yet
Nov 9, 2005

He's great having the extra credit helps a lot. If you don't like him you probably don't read. The class is intersesting if you can enjoy history. He's really not that hard if you read along with him. Working a little harder never hurt anyone. plus extra credit whats not to like?

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WESTCIVAB
Nov 10, 2005

500$ buys you a descent grade. How much money does your parents make? ...you may need to borrow some. He is extremely challenging, his tests are extremely hard, and he doesn't give you a study guide for all the exams. He does, however take the time to meet with you individually, and that's a positive. He is also very knowlegable!

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MOIAANDMO1B
Nov 21, 2005

His tests were almost in a different language, they were harder than the SAT, however you can pay $500 dollars for an A or go to his office hours where he will go over everything and give you hints about what will be on the test. It's still hardwork but it pays off at the end.

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HISTM01A
Dec 5, 2005

would NOT recommend taking this class...unless you only wanna show up to take the final and pay a ton for field trips. jokes are lame, and pretty much 90% of the class is either asleep, talking, playing on laptops, doing other hw, or just picking their nose. he's not interesting AT ALL!

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M01B
Dec 8, 2005

No Comments

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HISTVIETNAM
Dec 9, 2005

One of the worst professors/classes @ Moorpark. Lectures are dry, incoherent, and riddled with nonsensical personal anecdotes. Tests are LUDICROUS (note taking is impossible and questions on reading are freakishly obscure). Tales of $800 extra credit are true. Stubborn. Argumentative. NO rhyme or reason to how he grades papers or oral reports.

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HST
Dec 17, 2005

I MANAGED A B ONLY BY SPENDING OVER $500 BUCKS. THE TEST ARE IMPOSSIBLE, YOU CAN STUDY FOR TWO WEEKS AND STILL GET NO BETTER THAN A D+....WHEN I SAY IMPOSSIBLE, I MEAN IMPOSSIBLE. PAYING THE MONEY IS THE ONLY WAY TO GET A GOOD GRADE. YOU MIGHT AS WELL NOT SHOW UP TO HIS CLASSES BECAUSE NO MATTER HOW WELL U KNOW THE MATERIAL,HIS TESTS RELATE2 NOTHIN

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HISTM01A
May 1, 2006

the read is hard but he give a lot of E.C. cool teacher.

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HISTORYM01B
May 4, 2006

One of the only challenging classes I've had at Moorpark. But nothing that cant be overcome with a lil hard work. Rumors about the E.C. are not true. Ive received an A on every test w.o. having to pay for any E.C. whatsoever. All it takes is some studying, something we should all get used to if we want to be successful at all when we leave Moorpark

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HISTM01B
May 11, 2006

Ok....if you're looking for easy, this is the teacher for you, IF YOU DO THE READING! If you don't want to read, cough up about $600, and you can buy your A. This has got to be THE most unethical teacher I've ever seen. Rambles on and on needlessly in class, tests rival that of NASA, even if you read all 5 chapters that each test covers.

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HISTM01B
May 17, 2006

No quizzes, no homework, nada. Just tests & field trips. I told my brother about this and he said, "welcome to real college. that's exactly the way all my profs at UCLA grade, at least you get field trips." Plus Mr. B is hilarious. His classes are so fun, especially when someone walks out early & he chases them down. Good times and well worth it!

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HISTMO1A
Jun 13, 2006

Where to start...this is probably the worst teacher I've ever had in my life. He loves to talk about beer and how his brain's fried. He strays far from anything related to history. His tests are hard, and if you don't plan on reading and re-reading every single chapter, you better have about $500 set aside for his field trips just so you can pass!

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M25
Jun 16, 2006

Great professor! Lectures are very thorough and interesting. He keeps you awake with his humor and side stories. Shows films and slides to further explain his points. His tests are fair and you need to study and read to pass. Only weird thing is that he offers so much extra credit which allows some students to pay for an A. If you study and re

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VIETNAM
Jun 27, 2006

i thought i'd give him a "hot"-- he's funny and smart, that counts towards attractiveness, right? but about the class: way fun, i dig! the class is amazing and terribly relevant, especially during this presidency (if you can call it that) and war. he seems passionate about what he's teaching. he rides a bike.

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HISTM01A
Jul 17, 2006

A fun teacher, with a challenging class. His tests are not easy, which he will be sure to tell you. He mixes an otherwise boring subject up with various jokes. No homework aside from reading. Got me somewhat interested in history, and taught me a lot. Likes the darker side of history.

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HISTORYMO1B
Jul 26, 2006

Great guy, great class. His tests are fair, some questions are easy while others are more difficult, but all in all, a very reasonable balance. His lectures are interesting and if your willing to put some effort into it an A or B with his extra credit should be a breeze. However, if your lazy, this isn't the class to take.

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HISTM01B
Aug 1, 2006

Outstanding instructor! Mostly lazy and inept students have a problem with him, but, then again, but "actual" students have problems with his detractors in all MC classes! Most students who try and read will do well--indeed, he will give those who excel coffee cards from Starbucks! So quit complaining and take someone who actually cares and real

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HISTORYM25
Aug 7, 2006

The most influential educator (he is much more than a mere professor!) I have had in my fourteen years of school. He is compassionate, passionate, and really eager to help those who actuallly care. I think his negative rap comes largely from those who don't want much more than an easy grade and he won't compromise his standards for anyone. I tru

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HIST01
Aug 21, 2006

Lets you buy your grade. Extra cred trips are betwen $50 and $100 each. Buy them all (about $750), and you can fail your midterm AND final. His tests are based more on the lecture than the book, so pay attention. Interesting personality, fairly interesting lectures, and doesn't count attendance. Just do well on the tests (or go on the trips).

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HISTM01
Sep 14, 2006

go to class and go on all the trip or same and you will pass with c, or b if you want an a read the book too.

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HIST25
Sep 14, 2006

i think hes a good teacher! many dont like his tests, but if you study and listen in class there fine. hes a good history teacher!!

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HIST1
Sep 21, 2006

I don't know why everybody is complaining so much. Get up off your asses and study. I didn't go on a single field trip the entire semester and passed with a B. If you read, and know the material backwards and forwards, you'll have no problem in Mr. B's class. I enjoyed the class and learned alot. He shows videos and slides-take notes.

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USHIS01
Oct 13, 2006

BROWN!! it one of the easiest and funniest classes ive taken! of corse i paid for all the field trips but they're worth the money .. it so much fun! take the class, its an easy A! just be ready to hear about drinking and getting high :)

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HISTM25
Oct 31, 2006

I love this teacher. I am going on the Germany trip with him in May. If you go to class and read your notes/books, then you will pass. He offers a lot of extra crdeit, take advantage. His tests are a little hard but he has high standards for his students. He is sooooo funny. Just pay attention in his class, you will learn a lot. He's the best!

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HIST1B
Nov 10, 2006

Didn't Buy the book, did poorly on the tests, went on all the field trips, and got an easy A. He's one the best teachers at Moorpark. Moorpark College, We Care.

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HISTMO1B
Nov 18, 2006

Brown!!! Representing MOORPARK COLLEGE. Funny teacher, talks about life experiences (worth hearing) haha and lectures. If you like history take it somewhere else but if your a slacker... GO ON THE FIELD TRIPS AND HANG WITH BROWN! EASY C OR BETTER.

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HIST101
Dec 7, 2006

Dan your a funny guy and sweet but you class is a joke. 2 or 3 people actually pay attention. if you dont read you will fail, dont skip a chapter. lets be realistic if you dont have 500 dollars for the extra credit your screwed

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HISTO25
Dec 19, 2006

Cool teacher, but very hard. You have to pay attention in class and read all the chapters and assignments. Extra credit is alot of money but worth it. Long lectures all the time, does not care about attendance, you can just give read on your own and give the exmas without coming to classes.

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HISTM25
Dec 21, 2006

Professor Brown is the funniest teacher I have had in a long time. He makes class tons of fun, even when it's early. The first test I got a middle B, skipped the second test (dropped) and went on two field trips, then got a high C on the final and I ended up with an A...so just take notes and go on a few field trips :)

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HISTM01B
Jun 14, 2007

Thanks for wasting my time. He tries too hard to be funny. He should focus more on actually teaching something. His lectures are always off topic. His tests are way too hard and is on material he never covered in class. annoying.

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HISTMO7B
Jun 16, 2007

Great professor, as long as you communicate he'll work with you. The class still requires much work with videos and reading text.

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HISTMO1B
Aug 10, 2007

He's a hard teacher yeah, but its certainly not impossible to get an A. Just go on a few of the extra credit trips and come to class to take notes and you ll be good as long as you study

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HISTM25
Aug 14, 2007

A great person, and a good teacher, but all the work depends on the student. I enjoyed the challenge of actually having to do my own work, but when you can, he is always glad to help in any way possible. He does tend to wander off subject for a moment or two, but he knows his stuff like the back of his hand. Good class if your a good student

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HISTM01B
Dec 11, 2007

Horrible. You are literally on your own. His lectures are so speedy, and you must decipher through them to figure the actual useful information (about 20%) that will be on the test. Studying like you never have before is more mandatory than attendance. Forcing kids to pay over 50 bucks per field trip just to pass the class is not my ideal prof.

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HISTM25
Dec 13, 2007

Horrible Professor, Horrible Teaching Skills, Does not prepare you for a test, you are on your on in this class,bad study guides, expensive extra credit field trips, won't his students

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HISTM01B
Dec 14, 2007

Professor Brown is very intelligent, and encourages class participation. His tests are challenging but he provides ample opportunity for you to ask him about anything. Just read! It's not too hard. For a history major you will enjoy this class. The field trips are very fun and worth the money for the extra credit.

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HIST25
Jan 3, 2008

Overall, he knows what he is teaching and tests mostly off of lectures but if you want to pass, you need to read the text. Offers expensive field trips which is unfortunate, but if you are determined and actually read and go to class you will pass.

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HISTM01B
Jan 4, 2008

Mr. Brown is a helpful nice teacher, but that is about it. His tests are literally impossible and the only way, and I mean only way to get a B or higher is to go on EVERY field trip, and this costs $50-75 every time. If you don't mind paying for your grade, go for it, otherwise stay clear.

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HISTM025
Jan 24, 2008

I got a C or less on every test and went to 2 fieldtrips and got a B in the class. He talks kinda fast, but won't make you feel stupid for asking to repeat or asking questions. When you go on the fieldtrips, make sure you get back on the bus within 5 min. of departure time. Me and my friend were 5 min. late but he came back. Overall, cool guy.

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HISTM25
Aug 3, 2008

honestly, his actual class is impossible. but if you go on all of his field trips you will get an A (but you have to pay for them and they are on the weekends, very expensive and time consuming)

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HIST25
Apr 8, 2009

Awful snotty know it all who is boring. loves the sound of his voice and would not make it in the real world. class sucks. really! does not know anything about teaching.

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Apr 29, 2014

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