3.8

Dennis Morrison

History - San Jacinto College South

3.8
Quality
2.4
Difficulty
100%
Would Retake
106
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3.8
Quality
2.4
Difficulty
3.9
Helpful
3.8
Clarity

100%

Would Retake

106

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What Students Say

Great teacher, makes his lectures interesting

HIST1302 - 5.0 rating

he is a very good teacher, very funny, you will have fun in all his classes

HISTGEOG - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

100%

Textbook Required

100%

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62% confidence
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Grade Distribution
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Not_Sure_Yet: 2
A-: 1
A: 1
C+: 1
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Reviews (106)
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GEOG1303
Mar 4, 2003

AWESOME Professor.

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HIST1302
Mar 5, 2003

Great teacher, makes his lectures interesting. You want to attend to see what he talks about next. Does alot to help his students.

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HISTGEOG
Mar 27, 2003

he is a very good teacher, very funny, you will have fun in all his classes.

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GEO
Apr 30, 2003

Best prof I ever took.

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GEO
Jun 13, 2003

Makes boring geography fun!!!

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GEOGRAPHY
Jul 7, 2003

He's funny. You'll laugh. Alot of memorization work for geo. His reviews are good. He gives you a question and tells you what page you can find it in the book. Again memorization.

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1301
Jul 30, 2003

All he did was make jokes, and he enjoyed tricking us, teachers, should enjoy helping not confusing students.

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GEOG
Aug 4, 2003

No idea why students rate this guy high. He is gross and offensive in class. I finally dropped just because I could not take another day of it. Sad thing is that he would probably be a good teacher if he didn't think he had to be so gross.

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GEO
Aug 27, 2003

Lots of laughs while learning GEO...GREAT teacher. Knows how to get students involved.

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GEOGRAPHY
Aug 28, 2003

No Comments

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GEOG
Oct 13, 2003

Great professor, yes

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GEO
Nov 10, 2003

Very good, I took him 2 years ago and what i learned has still been useful to be, I remember his stuff too. Yes he makes jokes, anyone who gets offened, obviously had no sense of humor or was slacking off in class. He tells u whats on tests extra credit.

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HIST2
Nov 18, 2003

I really enjoyed this class. He makes learning about history fun and interesting by putting in lots of jokes! Lectures off of his tests so take lots of notes.

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HIST1301
Dec 5, 2003

Dr. Morrison is all duh????? I feel 10% dumber than I started the class. I learned nothing. I you want to do nothing and vegetate then this teacher is great. Learn bias cliche and spend a buch of money of his colleages books.

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HST12
Dec 11, 2003

Dr. M is awesome, you will not regret taking his class. One of the best professors I think I'll ever have. He's so animated and his lectures come to life, you sometimes forget to write some of the stuff down, bring a recorder to class.

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GEOGRAPY
Feb 6, 2004

He is Mr. Ego. If you can stand all the stories about himself he is an easy grade. you just have to study the maps. Why go to class?

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GEOGRAPHY
Mar 15, 2004

Hard to see maps around his ego. So self absorbed I didn't even need to buy book. Did everything in class but take it out and measure it in front of girls. His cheap toupe kept me awake in class.

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GEOG1303
Apr 25, 2004

Best black woman professor that is really a big white man that I have ever taken. Very funny, class is easy as long as you do your work. Buy the grren book and study the maps.

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GEOG
Jun 19, 2004

No Comments

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HISTGEOG
Jul 2, 2004

very funny

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GEOG
Jul 12, 2004

Watch out for this guy. He teaches the class like it is survivor. You vote as a class what essay makes it on the test. You can easily get screwed if a student votes against the majority. I went into the final with an A..and left with a D.DONT TAKE HIM

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GEOG
Aug 11, 2004

he is damn rich and flirt!

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GEOGRAPHE
Oct 19, 2004

You spell his name E-G-O. If he were just half as good as he says he is, he would be ok. At least it is an easy grade. I really don't care about his sex life, though.

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HISTORY
Oct 19, 2004

he is so stuck on himself but doesnt really know anything

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1301
Oct 22, 2004

No Comments

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GEOGRAPHY
Nov 27, 2004

Don't take this guy for geography. I think he lectured more on life lessons than anything else. He hates the subject so he doesn't really teach it. And his ego is suffocates everyone in the room. I used to like geography, until I took his class.

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GEOGRAPHY
Dec 1, 2004

I have always liked Geography and found the class fun and interesting. I have never had a professor like Mr. Morrison. A little different.

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GEO
Dec 9, 2004

This guy gives you the illusion he is easy but, But at the end you get screwed.

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1301
Dec 10, 2004

No Comments

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HISTORY
Feb 20, 2005

Morrison does not just teach history, he teaches life. The class is stimulating and entertaining. It was a hard class, and I learned alot. For those who want to work and think, you are in the right place. He gives good reviews; do your research and you will do well

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GEOGRAPHY
Feb 22, 2005

Best teacher ive ever had. I am in my 2nd class with Dr. DEN and makes school fun. On the first day of class he tells the class 60% will drop. Hes right cuz they are lazy and dont try. Any effort wont get u anything less than a B. May not like it but knows the subject DAMN well!! Way to go DR DEN.

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GEOG1303
Apr 4, 2005

Some think he's very entertaining. I DON'T LIKE HIM AT ALL! Never shows up to class. Tells you word by word what he wants you to write in the exam. Tests are EASY still most people fail cause he tells you to be lazy. I wouldn't take him again.

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HISTORY1302
May 12, 2005

Dr. Morrison makes class very fun. His tests are fairly easy if you study, but that is only when he lectures good. On some tests he expects you to find the answers yourself which can sometimes be hard considering there are 6-7 chapters in every test that have to be covered. But,Overall his good.

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GEOGALL
May 12, 2005

Everyone says this class is hard. Yeah if you don't study. He gives you everything you need to know for each test and map quiz, all you need to do is study. He makes the class fun as far as his jokes go. But as a whole I really didn't learn that much, just capitals and countries.

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HIST
May 26, 2005

Dr. Morrison is the by far one of the best teachers I have ever had. He actually makes history/geography fun to learn. If you want to enjoy history/geography take Dr. Morrison.

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HISTORY2
Jul 27, 2005

Morrison is a way easy teacher. had him for a Spring mini, for 5 hours, 4 days a week and I only fell asleep once. He tells great stories and is kind of ****ed... he thinks hes a big player and all but hes not. Easy teacher... gotta work for the A, but a B is guaranteed is you attend class.

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HIST1302
Aug 4, 2005

Horrible...very hard to understand and follow. Continuously goes off onto completely unrevelant subjects. Insures that almost noone will make an A in his class without bonus and curve points. Asks totally ridiculous questions about book illustrations and spelling. Makes students feel stupid by his comments. I hated this class.

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HISTORY
Aug 24, 2005

Hey Dr. M, this is your dog track buddy JOE C. Hope to see you around!

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GEOG1303
Grade: A-
Aug 25, 2005

I was dreading this class because I hated geography in high school. But Dr. M. is an incredible professor! I took this class 2 years ago and can still tell you about currents and climates and major world sites. Dr. M.'s teachings on life are priceless. Show up, do the work, & reap the benefits of this wonderful man's teachings. He's the BEST!

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HISTORY
Aug 31, 2005

I love his classes. I have yet to make it through one of them :), but I continue to enroll every semester just to enjoy the lectures. He is THE most down to earth, no bull@#%* professor I have experienced - at U of H or San Jac.

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GEOGRAPHY
Grade: Not_Sure_Yet
Sep 27, 2005

This guy is a good teacher... real fun guy to have

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HISTORY
Oct 11, 2005

Very disrespectful to others.Easily insults others because he doesn't think about what he his saying.

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MATH
Oct 18, 2005

Kewl.....

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GEOGHIST
Grade: Not_Sure_Yet
Oct 27, 2005

I have taken him for all of my histories and geographies.. if you do exactly what he asks you will get an A. It helps if you are a triva buff, too(tends to impress him). He is only hard if you dont to the work. and god D**@it! morrison, the battleship arizona is PENNSYLVANNIA CLASS!!! BTW there is a GOOD reason why his class fill up quick

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GEOG1301
Grade: A
Dec 7, 2005

He is very funny. If you pay attention and put forth a little effort an A is easy to get.

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HISTORY2
Dec 27, 2005

It doesn't get any easier! Pay attention in lecture and read up on the events he tells you to, do the extra credit for the exams & and an A is possible. If your lazy & don't want to read the book, you'll have a problem.

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HISTORYAFTER
Jan 6, 2006

Very difficult to get an A, even with extra credit. A lot of the test questions you have to find on your own in the textbook. You need to buy extra books (over 50 bucks). Wastes a lot of time talking about himself. Sarcastically talks a lot about students offering to have sex with him.

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HISTA1877
Jan 9, 2006

very difficult and obscure questions; however, lecture was entertaining. once you get past the "it's all about me" his knowledge of history and events is extensive. would take him again.

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AFTER1877
Jan 9, 2006

well, he is entertaining and knowledgable, but a bit self-absorbed and a bit of a donkey-butt. I feel like I have been well prepared for "higher learning" lectures.

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HST
May 12, 2006

He is great. He tells you stories about History like he was there to actually see all of it happning. Take him--if you pay attention you will do well.

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HISTB1877
May 12, 2006

difficult. hard to follow. very patient and willing to answer questions. do the extra credit, including the book report. take notes, get in a study group. ask questions - don't assume anything. he loves to teach - and not always what's on the agenda...sometimes it's 'life lessons'.

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GEOG
Jun 22, 2006

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HISTORY
Jul 24, 2006

Take him for History. You wont regret it. He holds your interest during his lectures, therefor the information he teaches sticks.

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HIST1301
Aug 21, 2006

OMG!!!!! If you fail this class you have SERIOUS problems. Super easy and Fun! Love his style. He really enjoys his classes and you can make an A if you come dto every class and study before the test. I hate history but made an A in both hist 1and2. Just write your reviews and you will do great!! LOVE HIM!

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HIST1302
Aug 28, 2006

Very helpful he will go the extra mile for you. All you have to do is listen and take notes. If it is important he will say it 2 -3 times.

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HIST1301
Dec 7, 2006

He's a really hillarious teacher, but dresses very nice, kinda like the Godfather style. The bell curve I never understood it and the book report was boring not a bit interesting to stay awake! Somewhat easy & hard, but that just depends on you if you study and do the actual work.

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HIST1302
Jan 18, 2007

Participate in class, go for all the extra credit that you can get because that one point you could have gotten and didn't get could possible hurt your grade down the road. Please never miss a lecture that he gives, that is the information in helping you pass his test. He will keep you laughing along with good information to carry on in the future.

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HIST1302
Jan 18, 2007

He is wonderful, he will go out of his way to help you. Make sure you never miss a lecture. He will keep you laughing, it is not a boring moment. Please take a class with him you will not regret it, you will get a lot of important information that will help you. He's excellent

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WGEO1301
Dec 23, 2007

Dr. Morrison is an entertaining guy, whose lectures are can't miss not only for the material,but also for the laughs. He has to be one of the most entertaining people I have ever met. He is also student friendly and he will help you pass and do well in his class. I would him recommend to take for Geo. or History.

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GEO1301
Jan 12, 2008

Prof. Morrison is really funny and helpful. He gives alottt of Extra credit so even if u do bad in exams the extra credit will help. He also gives map quizzes which help a lot and if u do bad in those u still have a map quiz make up day. TOTALLY RECOMMEND HIM...HES AWESOME TEACHER. I took him for 1301 and 1303

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HIST1301
Jan 31, 2008

DUDE THIS IS THE BEST DAMN PROF ALIVE!!!!!!!!!! TAKE HIS CLASS PAY ATTENTION AND YOU WILL PASS WITH NO PROB..........AND BE FAST HE RETIRES IN JANUARY 2009!!! HE DOESNT BULL**** AT ALL, IF YOUR A SINGLE PARENT HE WILL GIVE YOU FREE BOOKS AND WILL PAY YOUR TUITION.......THIS GUY IS A BIG MILLIONARE!!!!....HE WILL TEACH YOU HOW TO GET RICH AS ****!!

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HIST1302
Mar 21, 2008

took him for the mini.. real nice guy.. sometimes gets offtrack, but just tell him.. he wont mind... Just listen to his funny stories and he wil love you... He is very willing to help students out. I went out of town and i still got a b in the class... DO THE READER HOMEWORK.. ITS EASY EXTRA POINTS! TAKE HIM.. HE'S GREAT

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HIS1301
May 15, 2008

HE IS A PRETTY KOOL GUY...YEA HE GETS OFF THE SUBJECT MOST OF THE TIME, AND START TALKING ABOUT HIS LIFE ...BUT ALL YOU GOTTA DO IS STUDY, ATTEND CLASS, AND PAY ATTENTION..AND YOULL PASS. LETS JUST SAY HE IS A VERY UNIQUE INDIVIDUAL.

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HIST1301
Jun 26, 2008

Find out his nickname, if you do, he will do anything for you, he is highly secretive about that name but not his personal life. Good teacher, wears suits, impress him with trivia, make him laugh also ,it helps. Teaches the class like not other teacher, best at ti, shame he is retiring...

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HIST1302
Aug 25, 2008

loved his class!!! i was in his last class before he retired. best professor i've ever had in college. we'll miss you dennis!!!

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HIST1301
Dec 13, 2008

I look him during the summer, he was a great teacher, makes a lot of crude jokes, everything that comes from his mouth is a crude joke, he has a nickname for everyone, he won't call you by your name but the name he chooses. His stories are funny, to get an A, get a study group. The book is not needed. Just attend and listen to his "lecture"

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HISTHIST
Jan 28, 2009

This guy is horrible. He is white and hates being white. I am scared this guy is allowed in general society.

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HIST1301
Mar 5, 2009

The best professor I have ever had. I mean, he does get off track, but he knows what he is talking about and is quite passionate about being a teacher. He is also understanding what it is like being a night student. I would recommend him to anyone.

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HIST1301
Mar 7, 2009

i love this class, so easy and so fun. but if get offended easily this is not the class for you.

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HIST1301
Mar 24, 2009

Very straight forward!!!!

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HIST1301
Apr 22, 2009

Absolutely amazing! I really enjoy this class. Hurry and take him because he is retiring soon. Best teacher I've had in years!!

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HIST1301
Apr 22, 2009

Favorite class!

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HIST1301
Apr 22, 2009

Absolutely amazing! I really enjoy this class. Hurry and take him because he is retiring soon. Best teacher I've had in years!! Favorite class :)

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HIST1301
Apr 24, 2009

He was a good professor but he totally gets off track a lot. He has a LOT of stories and he likes to share. Only problem is he is always telling stories we don't always know what to study and write down. But even if you bomb the tests, you can pass the class! Extra Credit will help you a lot!! And don't take him if you're easily offended!

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HIST1301
May 8, 2009

He is the coolest teacher ever <3

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HIST1301
May 9, 2009

Pretty comical guy.Tends to get off subject a bit,otherwise he's pretty cool. Loves to help students out. Tests are hard as crap, make sure you study and never miss one of his classes. Find out his nickname and he will do anything. Smart thing to do is find one of his previous students to get help with tests.

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HIST1301
May 9, 2009

I never liked history before this class. He really makes me interested in listening because he always makes it into a story rather then dates and times. I really hope he stays for the fall I don't know what I am going to do if I get a boring teacher!!! Please STAY FOR THE FALL,PLEASE!!!

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HIST1301
May 10, 2009

Dis teach here is throwed dan a mutha!! Such an interesting guy and SUPER funny! :) if you love to laugh and learn then he is the guy to get! F.Y.I. if you have no sense of humor then dont take him!

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HIST1301
May 10, 2009

Awesome teacher. Funny and smart.

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HIST1301
May 14, 2009

This teacher is great! The tests are pretty hard, but you'll pass if you attend his lectures and if you actually take the time to study. He is hilarious. I use to look forward to going to his class because I knew I would laugh. Wished every teacher was like Dr. M.

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HIST1301
May 17, 2009

entertaining class but not as easy as he seams... don't take if your over 22

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HIST1301
May 19, 2009

Dr morrison is really nice and kind of funny. BUT his tests arent easy. If you want an A try another teacher. I made my first C ever in his class. He is one of th few teachers there for his students and doesnt try to screw you over just isnt THAT easy... I liked him buuuut I need an A.

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HIST1301
Jun 28, 2009

he,s the coolest teacher out there. he knows the true world, and by so understands what students go throu. his leachers are the best part. will give you rew and all you do is study that. what more do you need?

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HIST1301
Jul 10, 2009

Get him. Made of awesomesauce; he'll do anything in his powers to get you to pass. He's "not there to fail you, goddang!" Extra credit everywhere. Study groups recommended for exams. Awe at his fancy threads and snazzy shoes (probably has more money than your mother ever will). Nicknames galore. Speaking of ask him about his (hint: it's not Pookie)

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HIST1301
Jul 14, 2009

I DO NOT recommend at all. his jokes are rude and HE said that the highest grade you can make is a C. it sucks im withdrwaling 2morrow...

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HIST1301
Jul 14, 2009

I agree w the last post. The first thing I did when I walked out of class of drop him. It was actually painful to listen to his jokes for 3 hours. I'm sorry but I do not recommend him.

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HIST1301
Jul 14, 2009

Dr. Morrison DID NOT say that the highest grade you could make was a C.He said that all you needed was a C to move on from the class and you shouldn't beat yourself up if you ended up with one. He also stressed that his class would not be difficult AT ALL and that he provides plenty of opportunity for extra credit.Seems like a great "real" teacher.

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HIST1301
Jul 23, 2009

ok... this class is for teens who still laugh at pe*is and vag*na jokes. even though he's funny, he's not very respectful, if ur a girl, u can get offended. but.. he curves the grades and u pass like that, also he gives extra credit.

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HIST1301
Jul 26, 2009

Before u take his class remember this if u can't take a joke don't take him, if u don't have a sense of humor don't take him but overall he is a awesome teacher. He cares about the students and makes the class interesting and fun.To those who think he doesnt want to be white....get a life lol

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HIST1301
Jul 30, 2009

he's a cool techer, really rich and funny. does any1 know his nickname?

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HISTHIST
Aug 4, 2009

he likes to joke around a lot...hes a lot of fun so if you can't take a joke or are **** don't take him. its meaningless jokes but theres a lot of them.

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HISTO1301
Aug 12, 2009

Got off subject a lot, too much info about his personal life, cursed a lot, and the review for the test was very broad so it was not very helpful on the test.

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HIST1301
Sep 22, 2009

ok.. i'll save you some money, if ur interested in his biography, take his class, if u don't want to waste ur time, do not take him. his class is completely useless, he made us stay until 9:30 pm listening to his stupid jokes and braging on how rich he is. oh, and u have to buy another book along with the one that is actually required for hist1301

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HIST101
Oct 12, 2009

This guy is like an escaped mental patient. I like him. He also reminds me of me, who is also an escaped mental patient.

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HIST1301
Nov 17, 2009

There is your chile Mr Morrison!

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HIST1302
Nov 30, 2009

the best ever

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HIST1301
Dec 11, 2009

Easy Class, he likes to crack a ton of jokes, other than that he gives you a lot of help and hints toward a lot of the answers. Not always going to be an easy a if you dont study though. I Never studied for any of the test and came out with a b so its pretty easy.

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HIST1301
Dec 12, 2009

If you're a history major or perhaps really wanting to learn about history DON'T TAKE THIS PROF but if you're just taking this class for core credit and don't really care then definitely take this guy. Class was so easy. I never studied and some how made a B. He does go off topic a lot though and does tell nasty jokes and curses.

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HIST1301
Dec 12, 2009

He is a fair person! very understanding and knows what he is talking about. Yes he goes off-topic sometimes but come on, who would rather listen to a history lecture for 3 hours. His text reviews are good and if you study you will get an A! alot of help from this guy, he will help you out however he can!

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HIST1302
Jan 8, 2010

Awesome Instructor! Explains History like it's a story, not a bunch of facts and dates and crap. Gives reviews of tests, lecture usually covers more than half the test. Extensive knowledge of subject, he is not for the faint of heart. I've taken him twice, but I still don't know his nickname...LOL!

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HIST102
Apr 14, 2010

Made the course very interesting, taught what you won't learn in most classrooms. Doesnt focus on dates, but rather course content and applies relevant parts of history that are interesting.

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AMERI1301
May 2, 2010

Absolutely wonderful! He is by far one of the funniest professors at San Jac. I will take him for every class I can. And he is really a good guy he offers help to those that ask for it. His class was a lot of fun and you learn more than what's in your text book. But if you don't have a sense of humor don't bother! A+ teacher!!

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HIST1301
May 3, 2010

i'll be taking him for the mini-mester in the summer. he's a great prof.

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HIST1301
Jun 6, 2010

One of the FUNNIEST teachers i've taken but don't take him if you can't take a joke. Plus, I accidentally found out his nickname, which very FEW students have discovered

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HIST1330
Grade: C+
Apr 29, 2015

CUTEST PROFESSOR EVER!

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GEO1301
Grade: A+
Apr 14, 2019
Would take again

ENCOURAGES INTERACTIVE LEARNING. FABULOUS PROFESSOR.

Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

100%

Textbook Required

100%

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