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Mr. Andrus is passionate about political science and brings it out in his students. Very enjoyable class even for a non-polisci student.
I got an A... Awesome teacher! Really nice guy... extremely helpful.. Easy... knows his stuff.. learned a lot from him. He's good at lecturing as well! I wasn't exaggerating on the scores I gave him either.
Easy and nice guy, lectures well and is VERY clear.He's honest, he'll clearly let u know what u should be studying in order to ace the tests, hints at what the ques will be.Even though its an easy class, he's a great teacher,learned a lot 4rm him.
Really HOT teacher.. super nice.. what an awesome professor. I often dream about him. lol j/k. But he leans way too far to the left, BUMMER. You MUST take him though cuz hes just an AWESOME AWESOME teacher!! I got an A.
Andrus is a really good professor. One of the best I've had in COC. He is not hard either. I enjoyed his class, I'm sure you will too.
Raging liberal...his lectures are all tilted to the left, but it's kind of interesting if you're Republican...Attractive guy. Lectures are interesting because he's pretty passionate about what he talks about. I got an A..if you study for tests, you'll do fine. 3 quizzes, a midterm and a final.
ask your self a question... do I like to stay the full 2 hours and 50 minuts EVERY NIGHT? If you take this teacher you are assured to stay the WHOLE time EVERY time. This man loves to hear himself talk more than anyone i've ever met. turns 30 min. of lecture into an entire drawn out, boring class
He makes the workings of government interesting to learn. It's not a "softball" class, but not hard either. We got out early 2/3rds of the time, but still covered what we needed to. Perfect guy and class to take at same time as History 112, the two classes back each other up and make each easier.
THIS IS A CLASS WERE YOU ACTUALLY HAVE TO PUT AN EFFORT INTO. MR. ANDRUS MAKES THE MATERIAL EASY TO UNDERTSAND. NOT A VERY HARD CLASS, BUT STILL CHALLENGING. IF YOU PAY ATTENTION AND ACTUALLY DO THE READING HE ASSIGNS, YOU WILL DO WELL...
Great instructor.Very clear.Very tolerant of crazy people in class that ask all kinds of annoying questions.I like him.
cool teacher, interactive. the tests and quizzes are kinda hard if u are not a history or politics guy and dun like to memorize stuff or read. class is only based on quizzes and exams, which makes it hard cos if u lose one point, u lose one percent. DOES NOT CURVE CLASS...lol.. but overall, really nice and humorous professor.
Very nice teacher. You'll need to study a little bit. Do all the homework and extra credit, and you'll get an A
Excellent teacher. Class is challenging without being too hard! Good lectures, and he is open to any questions, discussions or feedback.
he stays the full... class......... time!!!!!!!!!! rrrrrrrrrRRRRRRRR!
Who cares if you have to stay the whole class time, this guy rules. If you really listen to what he has to say, you can gain a great deal if insight into the world of politics and beyond. He made me give a rats a$$ about what is going on in our country an
There are three points I'd like to make in response to another students comment. #1 If you don't want to be a good student and want to complain about the required amount of time this class is, DONT TAKE THIS CLASS!#2 A teacher is supposed to talk!!! How else is he to teach if he cannot talk? Sign Language? Duh!!! #3 This class is anything but borin
all you need to do is bring your brain to class and it's a cakewalk class i didn't even buy the books, one warning, don't take him if you can't stand to heard the other guys point of view about politics
Class should be called Snapple Facts 101, because thats all we learned. Eccentric wierdo, but he is funny.
TAKE HIS CLASS. This guy is a really cool laid back guy. His tests are easy if you study, he gives you the essay question in advance! we were let out really early every class. The time flew by. I liked how it was easy and i still learned something. No homework and an easy essay on the legalization of marijuana.
He is a very good teacher. His lectures are clear and interesting. He has passion for the subject material and brings it to life. His exams are fair and he cares about the success of his students. Show up to class, take notes and read the material and you will do fine.
He was a great teacher, very good looking & definitley loves what he's teaching. Just show up to class & study...he gives u the study guide for goodness sake!
Great guy! He has a strong passion for the subject and brings it to life. You will learn a lot. He's sooooooo nice, never yells at students or makes them feel stupid If you have a ? he'd be more then happy to answer it. He definitely wants his students to pass and does a lot to help them. Offers extra credit as well.Take him...you won't regret it.
This teacher was not easy but made the class fun. He let us watch videos, do extra credit and kept the assignments real. If history is not your thing this is the professor for you. I am actively voting and love it.
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Took it during summer. Just stay awake during his lectures and you'll do fine. Interesting guy. Really nice. Tests are reasonable, but need to study. Recommended.
GREAT professor, very thorough with the material, amazingly intelligent and he is really nice. Handsome too. I definitely recommend this guy, can't go wrong here.
Excellent teacher, clear interesting lectures, class participation, if you care at all about politics and try in class it's an easy A. Took for winter session and all the tests were open note!
he is a very nice guy! but u really gotta pay attention in class and most of all STUDY!! the class can be boring and interesting the same time =]] OH! and I HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY reccommend the STUDY GUIDE it has EVEYTHING IN IT! =]]]
Attend class and take good notes. Your notes will come in handy for the essay portion of the exams. Be sure to study for the multiple choice quizzes because that info will help you on the essay portion of the exams as well. He is a cool instructor and not bad on the eyes as well depending on what your taste is. Have fun!
Professor Andrus made political science come alive for me. I now look at the world from a new perspective, alot more critical; less naive. I look at the news differently, politics of course I pay attention to. Who knows I may work in government soon. Thanks Karen Lyons
Great professor. I had no interest in political science and his passion and interest in the subject has encouraged me to take another class with him. Friendly and helpful. Take good notes and pay attention--you'd be surprised how much you can learn.
He was really enthusiastic and fun teacher. A pretty interesting guy when you start asking him about all his other jobs. Doesn't expect you to memorize dates just to think about your government. Take good notes and be apart of the discussions. Its a lot of fun and he isn't a jerk. Go out of your way to take this class, you wont regret it.
Doesn't vary his lessons, which consist of all lectures all the time. Sort of likes to hear himself talk. Boring classes make up for EASY A. Quizzes and finals are a combination of notes and the book. I only opened the book right before the midterm and I got an A. If you're good at memorization and the extra credit you'll ace this course.
Amazing teacher. I wish everyone was so passionate about helping students and giving them a good education. He lectures a lot, but keeps the students involved and entertained. He covers everything thats in the tests and quizzes. He helps make this class easy for students, but you must be there because all the material is lectured on. Take notes!!!
AMAZING CLASS, AMAZING TEACHER. Lectures everyday, but interesting and interactive. If you take good notes and pay attention in class, easy A. Easy Quizes and minimally easy tests. LOVED THIS CLASS, plus he's HOTT!
Andrus is super interested in helping his students and seeing them succeed. I HATE political science...I just don't typically understand political science well, but he made it easy and interesting. I got a B and I never expected it. He's really sexy too...I didn't even want to miss class!!
The greatest teacher I have ever had, and also the hottest teachers! I highly recommend this class, I actually wanted to go to class
Great teacher, wasn't really interested in Poli Sci but he really turned things around for me. Easy teacher just take lots of notes and do your part in reading the chapters, open note midterm and final. Was a great class and it didn't hurt that he was really cute!!!!! Never missed a day.
FANTASTIC TEACHER! He was so helpful, makes sure everyone understands, will even meet with you if you don't get it. He made politics fun, and him being extremly hot helped. Never missed class- didn't want to. Your college experience will be so much better if you take him.
he was kinda boring. and when he talked about some of the material it made me want to go to sleep. but he wasnt too bad i guess. hes not as hott as everyone says he is.
chill class. The tests are from the study guide, make sure you take good notes. Lectures are interesting...and hes fine!
Dr. Andrus is one of a kind.He goes out of his way to help out students.He really really does,even when it's for another class.Class was very organized and informative.Hard not to get an A!
GREAT TEACHER! he made government fun and interesting. Wasnt a big fan of gov until I came across Andrus, plus having interesting and fun classmates didnt hurt:) Oh and TAKE GOOD NOTES if you want to pass!
The best teacher I have ever had in my life. He's a great teacher, also reaLLY sweet and hot. And for the "Is he single question," I don't know but I hope he is.
His lectures were captivating, humorous, and thorough. Two tests which were reviewed extensively beforehand, one essay, and extra credit. I couldn't afford a textbook, but I recommend getting one if you can, because some of his questions(although not many) came from the text.
great teacher....lectures were always interesting....take good notes and you will do fine...3 quizzes 1 mid term and 1 final...drops lowest quiz..review the book before tests...i got an A.....he is VERY cute too!!
The greatest teacher ever! I'm a DSPS student and he was very considerate of my accomidations. He never once made me feel like I was stupid, and he always helped me a little more after class. He is very supportive, kind, sweet, HOT, and very understanding. He totally raised the bar for all the other COC teachers to be better. Thanks Mr. Andrus!
He was an amazing teacher. I hardly every went to class and I still passed. In class he is very open wants to hear what you think, and makes you think about the subject at hand. He is really hott too!
awesome professor! very easy and very kind! really hott too!
Professor Andrus is tough but fair. His expectations are high but he is great about responding to emails. I was apprehensive about taking his course--his ratings showed he was no push-over. I would recommend this course to anyone willing to put in time and effort for the reward of a hard-earned but fair grade! I highly recommend him.
I had him online. Based on what other people said, you should probably take his regular class. He doesn't seem to know what he's doing with the online class. He is very liberal, and doesn't seem to see the heavy liberal bias in the materials he made us read/watch. More writing than I've had to do for any online class. But got an A, so not terrible
the lectures are very important so i reccomend you show up to class. he is a very nice teacher and will spend the extra time to help you. it was really an insightful class that helped me better understand the technicalities of US government. he really wants his students to understand the government and think for themselves.
His online class is very easy. I did not even study the book and got a B.
Very easy going and laid back prof
He's AMAZING!!!!! Not only is he Brilliant, he knows Everything about Everything but he's also nice, helpful, funny, interesting&fun! I Never wanted to miss class!! I enjoy Politics as is but he made it More interesting!! He is THEE MOST HELPFUL Teacher EVER!!! He would always make time to help me!! I love him!! Take him he is THEE BESTEST!!!!! =)
Andrus is a fun guy. He really tries to get the class into the lectures. His lectures however are very easy to drift out of. His tests are kind of challenging seeing as they don't really relate to the lectures...I thought it was the subject that I hated, but he got a sub when he was absent and that guy was so funny and explained everything so well!
He is a fantastic instructor and absolutely GORGEOUS!!!!!!! Wish he was single!
Great teacher. Crystal clear instruction of the material!
very helpful, made politics interesting. made sure every person understood what was goin on
One of the most helpful instructors I've ever met. Being in his class I've learned so much. This teacher goes above and beyond when it come to assisting his students and making sure they have an amazing learning experience. Best teacher I've ever had.
Andrus is a great teacher. I'm not really interested in politics and he made it enjoyable coming to class.He makes himself available to his students if they're having trouble or if they just want to talk. If you need to take polisci take it with him.
Took his online summer class. It wasnt all that bad. there wasnt a lot of work average of 4 chapters of reading a week. Test strait from the book. i had the book next to me when i took the tests. Gave out a group assignment which i though was odd for an online class. Gives out a 5-7 pg. research paper and one documentary review. Didnt try and got B
Great teacher. Important to do the reading and the work. A is not too hard to get and the class is interesting. I did it online and he kept it moving. Easy to communicate with.
Fantastic teacher. Took his PoliSci 150 over the summer. The only problem was that the course was too short (5 week session) and I wanted it to continue. Prof Andrus is an excellent communicator who obviously loves his subject matter and imparts information clearly. He replies to texts and email immediately and makes you love the class.
He is such a sweetheart and an excellent teacher. He knows a ton, and is very clear and communicative. Model UN is a fun and easy class, and you learn a lot. Definitely the most attractive teacher at COC.
Professor Andus very knowledgeable. He keeps you interested in the political science world and the up to date issue.
Very cool teacher! Would reccomend him for polisci, makes subject interesting. Really easygoing, funny, and its not too hard. I think we had midterm, final, and a paper to write.
Mr. Andrus is a nice teacher. He is very smart about political science. However, I found his class to be confusing and not very well formatted. Most of the time the class was confusing in terms of what was due, and when it was due. Overall, there was little homework. But the 10 page paper at the end of the semester was difficult and irritating.
ANDRUS IS AWESOME..!!! HE REALLY KNOWS HIS STUFF!! 3 QUIZZES LOWEST ONE DROPPED,THE TESTS ARE PRETTY STRAIGHTFORWARD.. HE WANTS YOU TO SUCCEED! TAKE HIS CLASS!
For those interested in MODEL UN: i would suggest taking this class if you are into politics. the experience will really determine whether politics is your thing or not. there is no pressure to "win". Andrus makes it very clear that what he wants out of his students is to gain some new skill or knowledge out of his class rather than a trophy.
For those interested in MODEL UN: i would suggest taking this class if you are into politics. the experience will really determine whether politics is your thing or not. there is no pressure to "win". Andrus makes it very clear that what he wants out of his students is to gain some new skill or knowledge out of his class rather than a trophy.
his great would recommend him
This teacher made me LOVE polysci. I used to hate it, but his passion for it just made me see that I can take an interest in politics without falling asleep. Although the class was AMAZINGLY interesting, it was SO hard fo me to pay attention, because he is like the hottest teacher/older man I have EVER seen. No joke.
I LOVE THIS CLASS. NOT ONLY HE IS A GREAT TEACHER, HE IS SMOKING HOT FOR AN OLDER MAN. IT MAYBE HARD TO FOCUS WHEN HE WEARS HIS RED SWEATER BUT THANK GOODNESS HE WEARS THAT RED SWEATER. I LEARNED MORE THAN I KNOW IN THIS CLASS. VERY HELPFUL.
great guy. already a politics buff but did learn a lot more. didn't use the book at all other than some studying if i was unsure about something. 3 quizes (lowest gets dropped), 1 midterm, 1 final, couple easy group class assignments, and an analytical paper (i don't suggest procrastinating on that) then there is xtra credit for 3% pts -- TAKE HIM!
WINTER: short & sweet; SHARP, Knowledgeable, ATTRACTIVE, easy on the eyes, business savvy, pleasant ORATOR, DYNAMIC instructor, entertaining, mind blow- intellectually engaging: YOU'LL LEARN to LUV POLI SCI. LECTURE important take good notes, EX CR, 4 tests- drops lowest scantron score, project. light on bk all students enjoy him. He likes coffee.
Andurs is such a grate professor!!!! he is willing to help you so much that is what i like about him that he was always there for when i needed his help his class was not bad at all he knows his stuff and if you dont understant he will explain so that you understand!!!!! you should take andrus he is grate
Great Teacher. Take really good notes and you will be fine. He stays connected with students. Really does care. I learned alot. If POlySci isnt your thing but you need it, take him. Very laid back.
GREAT teacher! I would highly recommend him! Very nice cares about his students.. He knows his stuff and he is easy!! I learned a lot in his class!! He is great!!
GREAT Professor
best professor ever.
Best dam Professor i have ever had, if you want an example of a perfect professor...here you go.
Andrus is a very good professor. You can tell he is passionate about what he teaches. He is very easy to get a hold of and responds to text messages/emails promptly. He will answer any questions you have and never makes you feel like you're asking a "stupid" question. If you put in the work, you will make the grade. Hate politics, loved this class!
Loved Andrus as a teacher! He made Political Science enjoyable for someone who hates politics with a passion. You do need to show up to every class, and write a paper, and there are a lot of multiple choice quizzes, but if you do them all, you can get an A! Recommend!
Take him, he was seriously one of the professors that changed my world. A little flaky sometimes, but you can use that to your benefit. If you put in the interest needed for the class, you'll realize that he is a truly inspired lecturer and instructor. I've taken 2 of his classes, both had 3 quizzes but he drops the lowest, 2 tests and a paper.
I took him over winter. Best/worst decision. It is a lot of information to learn in 5 week, 3 hour long classes. Although there is a lot of information, he explained it well. I think he felt a little pity on our class, because our midterm and final were open note.. AND he gave us a study guide. GREAT teacher, well recommended.
Took his online summer class. He was very understanding and answered emails quickly. My only regret is not getting to experience his lectures in the classroom environment. Overall great teacher.
I would absolutely recommend taking him. Andrus makes the class fun, and is personable.
He is a great teacher. Very dreamy. Makes class easy and exciting to attend, with his examples. He is extremely personable and makes learning about political science fun. I recommend.
TAKE HIM! if you dont get or like government, take him! his class is intersting and theres about 3 easy quiz if you take notes and listen. midterm he let our class use notes and final is just essay question but he gives you what it is about before the final!!! super clear! and he lets you do serivce learning instead of writing two essays!! EC too!
I took Prof. Andrus this past winter. He was great! It was all online and he made it easy to follow. The only complaint that I have is that it was quite a bit of work. There was a couple chapters worth of information due every couple days. However, it was a winter class so I wasn't entirely surprised. Tests are straightforward.
Pretty easy class/interesting topics. Andrus is a cool guy and is willing to help you out if needed. Very approachable and informative. Textbook is essentially all you need to do well.
Andrus was cool, he kinda looked like a mix of Wolverine and Michael Douglas. He was interesting but the class was boring at times. The class was super easy and he helps you out a lot so i definitely recommend this class
This class and prof. is ideal as an example for an online course. This professor is clear of what demands on his assignments His syllabus is very important.
Class is easy if you do the work. Lots of reading, quizzes after reading assignments but ample time. 40 questions in 2 hours. all test are multiple choice and you can redo same quiz except for mid-term and final. two op-ed essays.
This was a good online course. There was a lot of work but nothing too difficult. The only complaint was he didn't put up grades until the last minute so it was hard to keep up with what you had in the class. But take this course if you really want to learn.
Easy A course, took this class during the summer and got an A. Textbook is honestly not needed.
Such an awesome professor! Really clear about the material and what he expects from his students and he is a very organized. Plus, he is super intelligent. Just read the book and study for quizzes and you'll be fine. Don't stress out too much, he doesn't grade tough at all. He's also the hottest professor on campus!!
Such an awesome professor! Really clear about the material and what he expects from his students and he is a very organized. Plus, he is super intelligent. Just read the book and study for quizzes and you'll be fine. Don't stress out too much, he doesn't grade tough at all. He's also the hottest professor on campus and has the best personality!!
Andrus is a very intelligent person. He knows what he is talking about and lectures with great passion and enthusiasm. Attend lectures and talk to him during office hours if you need help. He is very patient and understanding and wants you to succeed.
his lectures are boring but he's a pretty great guy and kinda funny sometimes, not a difficult class but not a lot of points either so make sure you do well on everything and do the extra credit
Right off the bat, Proff.Andrus is super handsome, intelligent, and helpful. Class consists of 3 quizzes, a final paper, midterm and final. He gives out easy extra credit. You should take good notes, and the book should be used as reference-not really needed. Don't hesitate to ask him for help, wants students to succeed!!
Without a doubt Proff. Andrus is the best teacher for Pol Sci. Take really good notes, and study off of them. The book is really not necessary. The class can get boring but just looking at Proff. Andrus' beautiful face is enough to keep you going. Couldn't have asked for a better class and teacher.3 quizzes,midterm&final,and 1 paper.Uncomplicated!!
i hateeeee polisci but he made me interested in it, so i recommend him to anyone!!!! take him he's awesome!
Really nice guy and he know's what he's teaching. His tests are hard because some of his stuff he mentioned in class wasn't on the test. Yet there are chances for extra credit.
I tried taking this class 2 times, withdrew twice and had to take this class to get rid of the W's. I must say that Prof. Andrus was awesome. He made the class extremely interesting. He's knowledgeable and references many current topics. Yes, he is hot but it's his passion for what he teaches is what makes him attractive. It's a must take class!
Class was a real joy. He's very intelligent, passionate about his subject, and handsome to boot. Take him. He's great.
Mr. Andrus is an excellent professor in the field of political science because the examples he uses help strengthen students understanding.
David has a great personality and you can tell he is passionate about his teaching. This class was hard, and you really do have to work for the grade, but it is worth it. You are guaranteed to learn something fantastic and new, and it is so worth it in the end. 10 pg paper. Very nice, but you need to study and know what you're talking about.
Took the 5wk winter session course. Pretty easy. Discussion board and hw assignments are mostly completion grades, tests are pretty easy and test questions can be found in the textbook. Gives a 10-page paper due at the end of the course but for some reason didn't even incorporate that assignment into my grade. Helpful when you ask him questions.
Professor Andrus is an amazing teacher! He is very helpful and passionate about what he does. Tests can be difficult but if you do your reading corresponding with the notes taken in class it will help a lot, would recommend to anyone.
I have taken 63 units at COC and Andrus's were the bestmost valuable 3 units! This guy is the most clear, unbiased, straight-froward, interesting, challenging professor at COC. If you really want to learn the material, get a cohesive intro to PS, enjoy the class, get good feedback, realize your own biases, and get advice on your career, THIS IS IT
Prof. Andrus clearly loves what he does! He's very engaged when he gives his lectures and he truly cares for his students. If you're interested in being a PS major, take him!
Took it during winter intersession online. Material was well organized and he managed to cover key material in the short time. With that said, the workload was fairly heavy (to be expected for a short term class). Expect chapter assignments due every couple days, a few small research projects, and a 10 page research paper due at the end .
I took PoliSci 150 online with Professor Andrus. His class is extremely organized and he provides amazing lectures. As long as you do the reading and keep up with the assignments an A is reasonable. There is a big essay at the end but it is fun.
Andrus is a great professor who has a passion for Political Science! I recommend this teacher because he is very clear in his grades. Assignments are due every other day. His class consists of many discussions, two major tests (75 questions), and one opinion editorial essay. Overall, prepare for alot of work, but it is worth it for a 5 week class.
I had the best learning experience in his class. He is the nicest most laid back teacher I've ever had. There's no tedious homework and if you listen and are actually interested in the material it's easy. A lot of people seemed to struggle and complain, but I ended with a 98%. Participate and be engaged and you're golden. He's a great teacher.
Professor Andrus is a great teacher! His class requires tons of reading but overall I would recommend and take him again!
Professor Andrus is a nice guy and a good teacher, taking his class is not incredibly hard and the final is not worth stressing over (though I did). Will take this professor again for International Relations.
Political science with Andrus is the best. I hate poli sci but his class is so easy and he makes the lectures relevant and fun. Make sure you read the chapters, take good notes, and do everything thats assigned and you will easily pass the class.
I took him online. He waits to grade assignments and offers no feedback. There are a lot of assignments, but the course is pretty easy.
Professor Andrus is a brilliant political scientist, engaging professor, and extremely charming man. His class is interesting and he actually make his students think. His class is easy, not because the content isn't challenging but because he makes you enjoy it. Andrus conducts himself with grace and has become a role model to both my peers and me.
Professor Andrus is one the best professors I've ever had at COC. Make sure to take notes during class and to read the book for you to pass the quizzes and tests. His lectures are always interesting. Professor Andrus is also a very approachable professor, so if you have any question, don't hesitate to ask him because he's willing to help you out.
10/10 the worst professor ive had at my time of college of the canyons being i turned in some work late being i have multiple things to do and he graded others late work but not mine...
1st online class I ever took at PCC &was not as hard as I thought it would be,He does Take forever to grade, but as long as you do the work u shudnt have a problem getting an A. He has the soft chalk lesson which can be retaken unlimited times for points weekly. exam questions were easy to find the answer for. The assignments can be time consuming
He is a great professor. This class was an easy A. If you complete everything he assigns you should do great in his class. He assigns a paper at the end of the class on any topic you want. Overall, I would definitely take again.
He is a great teacher. This class was an easy A, trust. If you do everything he assigns, you should do well. I'm not going to lie, if you use internet websites you should do excellent. There is a lot of work but it was very easy. Soof, this was a great class.
You learn a lot and he's there to help you. Straightforward grading style. He wants to see his students succeed so he gives chances for ec and drops your lowest quiz score. He gives lots of helpful hints as to what to focus on for exams. Genuinely cares about his students.
I'm really not one to like Political Science; however, Professor Andrus makes class interesting. He's is really heavy on lecture (all we do in class), but it's not boring. He gives you many opportunities for extra credit. He tells you what he want, in terms of turning stuff in. He is very caring for education. I would definitely take him again.
He is definitely a tough class if you don't do your reading. Otherwise, he's great!
Really good teacher. You will probably like him and learn a lot in his class. That said, he does grade pretty harshly and 50% of your total class grade will come down to the last week of class between your final and your term paper, so slacking off isn't an option.
this class was definitely not easy, but it was manageable. your grade was based off of 3 quizzes (drops lowest of the 3), midterm, final, 10 pts of in class participation (usually answering a couple questions on the reading/lecture), and term paper. the class is out of 100 points, so its super important to stay on top of everything.
Super easy online class. I never even used the book I bought tho.
He is really sweet, and a majority of his class was just online quizzes. I did not really use the textbook as much, and scored great on everything but the final essay (I feel as if that one was very harshly graded). Other than that, a great professor!
Great teacher! He finds a way to make class fun & hes just a really nice guy!
Take notes from the powerpoints and pay attention or you'll definitely miss questions on the test. Not too much homework or classwork. Some easy online quizzes and discussion boards for 1 pt each. Drops the lowest in-class quiz grade. Some extra credit opportunities.
Professor Andrus is everything you want in a Professor: enjoyable, dedicated, and knowledgeable.
Nice man, & tried to keep class interesting. Hated that his lectures were mostly talking with not enough notes to follow. If you don't have the book or skip class, you will NOT pass. Point system is out of 100 making it tough on grading the few assignments we did have. Extra credit SAVED me!!! Do allll of it. Choose the volunteer work assignment.
Tough class but it was honestly really great. Its definitely not an easy A, but Andrus is awesome and extremely intellectual. If you concentrate, you can learn so much from this class. TEXTBOOK IS NECESSARY, so grab it early! You will use it day 1.
Someone who makes lectures interesting and really cares about his students. Puts in work and is passionate about ensuring everyone understands. Really open to discussion.
Took his political science 250 class that was 8 weeks. Lots of reading and lectures were 3 hours, but hes a fantastic teacher and it was relatively easy if you study and know the material. One of my favorite professors Ive ever had and certainly will take his IR class.
I hate politics in every way so I was dreading this class but he made it enjoyable! This was honestly the one class this past semester that I looked forward to going to. His lectures are thorough and very understandable. There is homework but its not too much to make you have to spend a whole day on it. He gives you all the tools to succeed.
I thought the class was boring :/ This could be because I enjoyed theory so much more. The exams were easy, the quizzes were easy. Honestly you should be able to get an A if you try a little. I disliked the group test on geography and noticed issues for the group paper that was 10 pgs long. Many people didnt do their part which caused struggles.
His class is very interesting. He has great stories, and he is really easy to follow and understand. He is more than willing to answer questions, and keeps you interested. There are a lot of quizzes and long papers, but he is pretty easy on grading the papers.
Professor Andrus is my favorite professor at COC, he has made learning political science more interesting. His lectures are never boring and are always interactive. COC is lucky to have him.
The second class I took with Professor Andrus. He is passionate about the topic, interested in seeing you succeed, and always willing to help. Failing the class is impossible if you do not reach out to him and ask for help.
One of my favorite professors ever!! On the first day in class you can tell he loves his job and loves to interact with his students. He rates quickly to any changes and ensures his students are aware of the class and the out side world as well. Join this class if you want to learn and have a laugh. You will not regret joining his class!
Great professor and had a lot of fun discussions during class. I ended up dropping the course once we went online amid the covid crisis but I'm planning to take him again once we are back in person.
Took this class over summer. There are 3 modules due per week and they just have some reading, a few 2 question quizzes, and 25 question quiz. There are lots of discussion posts and a group paper due at the end (the paper's not that hard). A few times I turned in something late and it didn't hurt my grade. Has study guides for exams. I recommend
Prof. Andrus is amazing! I was dreading PoliSci but he made this course so easy to get into and feel safe in. I feel so much more confident within politics now. Extremely supportive, always ready to listen and talk, gives great feedback, and really helps a person learn. Would totally take another class of his just for fun!
If you watch all the lectures and take notes, you will get an A on the midterm and final because he asks the same questions he gives you answers to! You can pass without the book. Class consists of discussion board, assignments, lecture quizzes and geography quizzes. There is a large paper at the end of semester that can be done with a group!
The quizzes are the easiest part. Group work is what a large majority of your grade relies upon. The little work like the learning quizzes was tedious but I actually enjoyed this class and learned a bit about our government. He is responsive to e-mails and gives great feedback on all assignments.
Took this class for credit, Im not a polisci major at all. Lots of homework and quizzes. One mid term and one final that was multiple choice. I bought the books but never used them. He gives sooo much work. No class should have this much work. Its ridiculous. He takes forever to grade stuff. Group projects are not my thing but I had a good group.
The class was fine it had your regular load of hw for the units your taking. The issue I had was with the many group projects. Especially now that things are still online its hard to communicate with other classmates. However if you brought this up with him he would say that you are the problem. The problem also was that they were graded heavily.
This is the second course I have taken with him, and I would take another if I could! His lectures and reading prepare you for the midterm and final and teach you so much! So take notes as go! There are lectures, quizzes, discussion boards and analysis sheets. There is also a group powerpoint and paper due towards the end of the semester.
Very kind and gentle in his demeanor. He gave great feedback and answered questions when I had them. 100% would take again.
I took professor Andrew's class during winter semester. My issues with his class are that his prompts were confusing, I also don't think he did enough to address rude comments on discussion boards between students. Especially since he wanted to students to express their political differences. I would not recommend his class.
Took political science 150 as a summer class and it was fairly easy. 3 group assignments in total and most other assignments were short discussions and quizzes. Quite a fair bit of reading but overall quite easy to understand
PoliSci 270 was my first polisci class and I was prepared to be overwhelmed with confusing concepts that required a heavy amount of outside reading, however, Prof Andrus explains concepts in a clear and concise manner. Truly cares for his students and gives great feedback. Lectures are engaging and memorable. Considering changing my major from Bio.
Personally, I'm not a huge fan of group projects online. He gave us a word limit of 800 and then told us our responses were too short. However, when I brought it up to him he was very fair and regarded the assignment. If you want to contact him, it can be difficult through email or canvas. All test answers can be found on quizlet.
Great for an online class. A lot of group work, including discussions and a group paper. Tough grader on tests, especially the written sections, but gives clear and genuine feedback. He doesn't sugarcoat, if he says you did great, you genuinely impressed him. Study the content and apply outside knowledge and it should be a breeze.
Professors Andrus was one of the best professors I've had at COC. His lectures make it so easy to soak up all the info as he relates everything being taught to current events. You can tell he's truly passionate about what he does. I looked forward to class each week because I was learning so much! I'd recommend his class to everyone!
This class can be a mixed bag, but Professor Andrus is generally fair and responsive. The group projects can be tricky online, but the quizzes and readings are manageable. I found unstuckstudy really helpful for study prep alongside other resources.
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