Textbook not needed, STUDY THE SLIDES ONLY. Few assignments, not too hard to do. Lectures are very enthusiastic but a little fast. No study guide besides the slides. Group work, participation is part of the grade and she LOOOOOOVES discussion. Lenient cell phone policy. If you do the work and you love to talk, I would recommend her class:)

Lectures are easy to listen to and keep up with. She keeps it interesting and loves for students to be involved and create class discussions. No homework, a couple of easy online quizzes and tests using the powerpoints.

Emily Erdmann loves government, but not in a "weird-high-school-teacher-scream-at-you-to-vote" kind of way. She truly loves and knows it, and wants you to, as well. She is all about students using her class to better understand the world around them, and I did. I can listen to the radio and know what's going on!

Great teacher! Will always help if you take the time to go to her office hours.

She was really fun and made the lectures very interesting. She was nice and helpful, would totally help you out if you needed it. If you studied the slides, the tests were no brainers. Probably the easiest A you can earn.

She was a really good teacher and really funny! The material was pretty easy to learn. Only one paper that you had to write, but it was easy. She gives out extra credit. Don't get caught talking during class, because she will call you out!

I had Mrs. Erdmann this semester and she is awesome! She isn't boring. All of her lecture power points she puts online. You have a few online quizzes, A paper, and 3 exams. If you pay attention study easy class!

VERY easy class. She's one of those teachers that knows her class is easy and doesn't fight it. She's also a pretty cool person.

She is great, only one paper during the semester because the school requires it and she hates essays. The tests are not that hard. No homework. Lectures are not that boring and she loves talking about current events.

Easy easy class! I can't stress it enough. All you have to do is show up listen in class review her power points for the test and you'll pull off and A. Her lectures are long but she makes them more interesting with debates and videos. She is a really laid back person and understand you are there just to get the credit. Definitely recommend taking!

An Amazing teacher. really enjoys what she does and is very laid back. If you just pay attention to the lectures and go over some reading. I usually just reviewed on quizlet and did very well in the class. All the lecture power points are online. She is a great teacher and likes to talk with the students about anything really fun.

Very good teacher, her lectures are interesting and not that boring, and you don't even need to take notes to pass her tests. Just by showing up and paying attention you can easily make A's on all the assignments.

She's a GREAT teacher if you are a good student, however if you're lazy don't take her. Says you don't need textbook, but you kinda do. Exams are hard, you have to learn how to study for them. Essay and debate at the end of semester. I enjoyed her class sometimes, but I wanted to fall asleep also. Your class definitely plays a part in experience

Took the Blended class and I really liked her as a teacher and signed up for her class next semester. Tests are tough, but as long as reading is done it is easy to get an A in the class

Great teacher! I actually learned a lot in her class. I took her for a minimester and she made the long classes enjoyable. The quizzes were easy and online and the test questions came from the powerpoint. Overall this class was very easy and I enjoyed it a lot. I would definitely take her!!

I took her class in the minimester and she did an amazing job getting through everything we needed to know for the tests. She gave us a review for the minimester class but told us she wouldn't do that for her regular classes, but her tests are straight from the slides. So study the slides and somewhat listen in class you should get an "A."

Class could not be easier. Show up, study powerpoint slides posted on ecampus and you are guaranteed to make a 100 on tests. You do not need the book at all. There is a short paper and debate but she is a very easy grader. Stop looking and take this class if you want an easy A. Oh, and she's hilarious.

Took this as a blended course. We had a discussion question (short) + quiz every week (very easy). Three tests (easy, just look up the answers). One essay, (Got a 94 and didn't try that hard) (650 words) and a debate. (Havent done yet, but I assume it'll be easy) Really chill and nice teacher. Keeps up to date with ecampus & emails! Recommend 100%!

I took her and absolutely loved Ms. Erdmann. She is a very awesome professor for government and loves teaching/talking about it. The only thing I do not like about her, is you can tell she pushes her political views sometimes too much if you know what to look for. Other than that, don't have to take notes, easy tests, not that many quizzes.

she is a great prof! i had her for texas government & her quizzes are online and theres only like 4 total. tests are fairly hard, you really do have to study for them. i got a 50 and a 56 on the first two and semi studied for the third and got a 76! half of the test questions are from the quizzes! usually lets out early & i highly recommend her!

Erdmann is an awesome prof, you can tell she knows her stuff and really cares about students learning. Very chill & funny. Just do the work and you should get an A. I would take her again if I could!

She is really passionate about her subject and knows what she is talking about so it's never boring. She's so funny and laid back. Her exams usually have a good review and all test questions are from her powerpoints. Just study and show up and you should have a good grade!

Easy!!!! She is super cool and laid back. Easy grader. Final is literally old test questions, I made a 99 on it. Easy A all you have to do is show up.

Mrs. Erdmann is one of my favorite professors at Blinn. I took her winter minimester class and learned a whole lot about Texas Government. She made it easy and very enjoyable. If you listen in class and do what she asks you will make an easy A for sure. Would recommend her to anyone taking Texas Government.

test are kinda hard, she dosn't make them easy, gives alot of extra credit that helps your grade, 5 quizzes that are done online that are easy if you look up the questions, 1 essay paper and group project that she grades fairly, she tries to make the class interesting as possible, she knows we dont care about govt but tries to make an effort

She was a very engaging and sweet teacher. She posts her slides, so just focus in class and you can fill in your notes later. Show up and pay attention and you'll get an A.

Professor Erdmann is honestly one of the best teachers at blinn, hands down. I took her class during the summer and it was super easy! She makes her lessons engaging and is really caring! Notes are PowerPoint based, so just print them out before class and jot down some notes here and there. Her tests are super easy as long as you study! Def. take!

really cares about you being able to enjoy government as much as possible. She is really good at explaining things to where you understand them. She gives online homework due once a week that isn't that hard. One easy essay if you do it you pass. Her tests are very hard. I studied her review for 3 days and still made a C on them. Study PP notes.

I don't hate this class but I don't love it. It is half hybrid and half in class. Inquisitive quizzes are easy 100s, discussions are easy 100s. Tests are multiple choice and maybe one or two short answers. I don't do too well on the tests but I don't study hard enough. She gives very specific reviews which I'm sure are helpful. Just study for tests

I took this class half online, and half in class. There are mandatory assignments every week. TESTS ARE HARD, but there are only two tests and are not weighted heavy. Final was online, SO EASY. Do the weekly quizzes and DQ's, and you will get at least a B. I HATE gov, so bad at it, and no prior knowledge and ended up with a B.

Enjoyed this class - not really a fan of government but she made it interesting. Tests were tough but I still got an A using the reviews.

She gives you ten points for participation (aka just showing up). There are 5 online quizzes in the class, but they are pretty easy to find help on (you only get one try on the quiz). She gives you reviews and if you use her power points and your notes to fill them out you should do great! She cares about government and (almost) makes you care too.

LOVE HER!!!! EMILY IS THE COOLEST TEACHER I HAVE EVER HAD!!! TAKE HER TAKE HER TAKE HER!!

Professor Erdmann was so great! She's hilarious, she likes to make real world connections and shows interesting/funny videos. She makes her lectures as interesting as possible, I loved going to her class and I've always hated government. Quizlet has most quiz answers, study for tests only from the powerpoint and you'll get an A.

Professor Erdmann was an amazing professor! She gives great lectures and really makes you understand the material! She is funny and always forgets attendance. You should go to class though because, she makes it enjoyable to learn about.

Erdmann is a wonderful person and she really has a passion for Government. Her lectures do tend to be straight off a powerpoint so it's easy to get behind in class. The quizzes are online but tests are in class, there are also 2 essays but they're pretty easy.

I took a blended class so most everything was online, the quizzes were super easy! Discussion posts were very easy as well and she drops your 2 lowest grades. Lectures can be boring. The tests HAVE to be studied for, and they maybe online but you can't just google the answers. I'll definitely be taking her for the my other govt. class!

She uses the online quizzing system that comes with the book. These quizzes are easy 100s because it allows you to look up answers in the ebook version of the book. The most difficult part of her class are the exams, which you are able to take at home online in her blended class. She is very clear about looking at your syllabus for answers.

Currently taking her for a minimester. She's super funny and keeps Texas govt interesting. She reviews previous material every day (but I think she's only doing that because its a short class). Genuinely seems to care that we are understanding the class.

She is caring , funny and accessible outside class hours, she gives test reviews and extra credit. I took this course during summer and it when great .

I absolutely am loving this prof. she is very kind and cares about her students and wants to present the information in a clear way that the students will understand. I am taking this as a blended course, so half is online and it is very easy. highly recommend this prof

She is genuinely a great prof. She is always available during her office hours to help you. Her tests are hard and you CANNOT find answers online but if you study the review guides and do the work you will make a good grade. You just have to work for it.

Loved her! Took her online class - easy A if you just do the work. Always responds to emails right away.

Definitely need to study for the online tests! Just took the third test and aced it though. She did warn us that we couldn't just google the answers so theres that. Enjoyed the class so far.

Definitely not a difficult class if you've already taken a government class before and are willing to take a few minutes to review before Exams. Google isn't your friend here though, use her notes and the textbook! Wish I took her in person only because her lectures are very entertaining and would love to hear her lecture more.

Highly recommend Prof Erdman!! She helped me after I bombed my first test and helped me find better ways to study. The tests aren't easy but you can make an A if you study. She's really nice and offers to meet around your schedule

She is by far the best professor I have ever had! Her tests can be difficult but as long as you study and put in the effort you will do great. (you CANNOT find test answers online at all so don't rely on google). She is accessible outside of class and if you go to her for help she will help you as much as she can. TAKE HER!!!!

I love Erdmann! Shes a great teacher, shes young, understanding and funny. She also gives lots of extra credit! This isnt an easy class but she makes Gov tolerable. Tests are very hard so prepare for that but theyre online and you can use your textbook and google (which doesnt help). As long as you do your work, and STUDY you can get an A (:

Professor Erdmann is one of the nicest professors that I have taken. Highly recommenced either of her courses (TX or US gov). 3 Tests are online. Not very much homework. Final is just like the review that is handed out.

Professor Erdmann was such an incredible professor and you won't regret taking her! I took her blended course so the test were online. BEWARE, you actually have to study in order to do well on the test. You should do fine just as long as you do the review, study, & pay attention in class. She has A TON of extra credit opportunity so take advantage!

I loved Prof Erdmann. She was super chill and all of the tests were not too hard, but most questions were not on quizlet. I took the blended course so I just used all of my notes and other resources to find answers. Take her for an easy A and actually somewhat enjoy this class!!

She is an amazing teacher. She cares about her students and wants to see you succeed. She is very funny and her lectures aren't too boring. I can't imagine being in a better Texas Government class. This is a mandatory course for a lot of majors so I would definitely try to get Ms. Erdmann. Her tests are hard but not if you pay attention! easy hw!

Mrs. E somehow makes Texas government interesting. She got excited in class today about sales tax and property tax and I actually paid attention. If you pay attention the tests are pretty easy - she makes it clear the tests are hard if you just try to google the answers. Definitely take her she's hilarious.

Finishing up online for Spring. Super easy class only has weekly homework assignments, 3 tests, final. She gives a full week to complete the tests. Take if you want an easy A

Erdman is the best!!!! I bombed my first test and she took so much time to go over it with me and make sure I did bettern on the other tests. I am going to make an A when I was ready to fail. TAKE HER!!!

Emily Erdmann is awesome! I took her TX GOVT blended class, so once a week face to face, then online. Lecture heavy class, but she's fun and tells great stories! Pay attention/ taking notes easy A! Although tests are online and open book, they are timed and you can't rely on notes and book alone to pass them. I would definitely take her again!

She is the best! If you want to succeed in government, take her! She keeps her lectures interesting and tells fun stories relating it back to what we are learning. She is SUPER easy to talk to and my favorite professor i have had at Blinn so far. There are 3 tests online if you take blended, just make sure you take notes and READ! TAKE HER!!!!!

Took both governments with Erdmann she makes a boring subject interesting. I would take her again if she also taught the history classes. Lectures are funny and she's really nice. Def take her

Took for online minimester - super easy. The tests were essay, but they were actually really short. Just do the assignments and you'll get a good grade.

Easy online Tx gov class. Do the work and you'll get an A

Awesome prof! Always responded quickly and was really helpful when I had questions. EASY tests and class.

THE BEST. Had her for both blended classes last year and as my advisor. Always available to help and will work with you if you need it. LOTS of extra credit.

BLENDED CLASS: With open note online tests and plenty of extra credit, I'd certainly recommend her. The tests do have some short essay questions, but they aren't too bad if you study.

Professor Erdmann genuinely cares about both her students and the material. She does a great job at keeping lectures relative, informative, and fun! She also remained unbiased in all political related discussions, which I greatly appreciated.

Took this online for Spring - easy homework, posts everything you need online. No video lectures posted, but wasn't necessary. Used the book for the Inquizitives but you could probably get by without it

Erdmann is a great teacher! She knows her stuff. However you have to study a lot to be successful in this class online tests are kinda hard.

This course was my first blended course and I really am happy I took it! The first exam I failed and I thought I would not recover but I ended up finishing the course with a high A! The exams are pretty difficult and you have to study but take advantage of the extra credit!! Lectures are pretty entertaining, it is just a lot of information.

Professor Erdmann was the best professor I've ever had! I took this class online as a May minimester, it was pretty easy as long as you do your work. The tests were open note and book, so the textbook really helps! The tests do have a few free response questions, but she gives a great test review for the tests.

I took her for a Summer I class, absolutely amazing. 4 exams and a final. The tests are open notes and book, but I never used the textbook. If you familiarize yourself with the information the tests are super easy. She does a lot of multiple choice and short answer stuff but is it super easy and grades generously. 100% recommend taking her.

I would definitely take this professor again. She is helpful. I did horrible on all three tests and I was afraid I wouldn't pass and I talked to her. She was very helpful and told me I wouldn't have to drop the course. She offered the last Exam before the Final exam as extra credit and that was the only test I got an A on.

Class was pretty easy if you do the work. Exams are open note and open book but you still need to study (the final is not). Answered emails fast and was helpful

Totally bombed the first two tests and thought I was going to fail. I work 9-5 so couldn't go to office hours and she met with me on Zoom at night so I could review my tests. Coolest professor and soooooo nice!

Great Prof! Assignments were easy and didn't take too long to complete. Her lecture slides and outlines were really helpful and helped prep me for exams. All exams minus the final were open note. The tests were pretty detailed and took some time to complete, but weren't too bad. Overall a pretty chill class.

Do the work and its an easy A!!! I bombed the first test but she helped me understand how to do better in class. Definitely take her!

Good professor and super sweet. Test are a little hard but she doesnt give too much work and provides a clear grading criteria.

As a single mom who works two jobs, who loves her kids and never stops... I can say with certainty this professor made my life so much easier. She was always available to answer questions and would even give me parenting advice. I seriously recommend taking her she convinced me to give birth to my third daughter, even though she doesn't know it!!

Took the class at Lone Star - exams were straight from Quizlet. Super easy grader on discussions and gives a ridiculous amount of time to finish them.

Legit met with me on Zoom at 9pm because I work weird hours. Went over my tests question for question and helped me understand what I missed and how to do better next exam. 10/10 recommend

Took for Summer I super easy class if you just do the work. Modules open all at once and you can work ahead if you want. One quiz for each chapter (open book) and a discussion questoin for each module. Tests are kinda hard but she drops the lowest one and has a bonus exam to replace the lowest grade

She drops the lowest of the 4 exams, but not the final. The exams are all from either the recorded lectures or the book. She gives a study guide which is helpful and tells you the topics of the short answer. There was only 1 discussion question per week, so not bad. She allows 1-page front & back of notes printed out to use on the proctored exam.

I took the 6-week online government class with Professor Erdmann. You need to have access to the online textbook. All of the tests are proctored, but she does drop the lowest exam grade besides the final. For the exams you are also allowed to have one page of printed or written notes front and back. There are discussions too. Overall, a good class.

Take this from someone who sucks at Gvt. Great teacher, took her for 6-week summer course. You can get by without the textbook, you can find chapter summaries online. Easy to contact/ Assignments were easy, the only difficult things were the exams, I recommend studying for those. Tests are proctored w/ webcam but they're open note. No Midterm.

I took Erdmann for a blended 8 week course. I will say it is a ton of material and you HAVE to study/ review things outside of class. I sorta didn't get anything out of lectures that I could have by just studying the material on ecampus. One cheat sheet front and back allowed for exams. Really nice prof, just felt the course was very self taught.

Took 8 weeks online class for Texas govt. Straightforward assignments and discussions. Tests were kind of hard but you get a cheat sheet of notes.

I barely went to class, even though she makes her lectures pretty interesting, and still got a 100 for participation. Gives a review with everything on the test and lets us use it in class. Two of the exams ended up being online without honor lock. Would recommend putting effort into your review and using the textbook for it

Not sure what people are complaining about. Sure, there's 4 exams but she drops the lowest exam grade, drops the lowest homework grades, and answers emails almost immediately. Exams weren't easy but also weren't that hard if you watched the videos and she allows a page of notes and gives a review. Solid prof, highly recommend.

I took her online class and it was definitely a lot of work but an A is possible. Would not recommend the 8WK course if you're taking heavy sciences/maths. HW every week included discussion post, InQuizzitives and exams. 1 page of notes allowed for tests. Dropped lowest exam and lowest grade. Cumulative final. Prof was accessible via email

I loved listening to her lectures. She knows how to keep her audience engaged. She asked the students questions sometimes to get them involved. Tests were a little challenging, but after we gave feedback on the first one, they were more manageable. Looked forward to sitting in her classes every Monday and Wednesday. Deserves a lot of respect.

A lot better that the first time I took gov with professor Brian cravens(watch out for him), you get 1 front and back sheet of notes to use for each of the test, Lowest grade gets dropped for the 4 test, the inquisitive HW, and for the discussions. I used definitions for the "cheat sheet" and got a 75-83 on my test.

Great professor, look no further! Assignments didn't take me long to do weekly, test are a little on the more difficult side but nothing that studying wouldn't prepare you for. Gives great feedback and

Professor Erdmann was amazing, I took her for a May Minimester, and this was by far the easiest class I have taken. I would recommend her to anyone and gives you enough time to complete all assignments. Exams are a little hard, but if you review what she tells you, you will be fine. I also took this while working a full-time job, and still A-.

TAKE THIS CLASS. Took her May Mini - everything was open from day 1 and you could use notes on the exams. Super fast responding to questions.

Professor Erdmann is probably the best teacher I've ever had. She has everything open from the start of class and everything is super easy to follow. Only the first exam is honorlocked as well. The only semi difficult thing is her discussions if you don't listen to the videos or read the chapters.

I was a bit nervous going into this class because I hate government/history courses. Hardly any assignments which was nice because I took this class in 5 weeks over the summer. Her test are a bit harder but as long as you watch the videos and try to attempt the study guide you'll be fine. I 100% would take her again.

This government class was amazing to take. Warning: there is a lockdown browser associated with this course, so do what you will with that information. I would take this class over the summer!

I got a 100 in this class by just following the lectures and stuff. The first test has to be honorlocked but its open note, so are the rest of the exams. super easy class, there are just a lot of notes. Im glad i took it, i learned some useful stuff.

Professor Erdmann is amazing!! I was dreading that I had to take government and it ended up being my favorite class ever! She is so kind and helps in anyway she can. Her lectures are very easy to follow and interesting. She also has a lottt of resources for you to go to if you need it! Hands down she is the best!

Online Texas Government.....TAKE IT. Not too much work and tests are easy.

Easily my favorite professor, she is funny and able to explain things easily and understands what it's like to be a student as she is a student herself pursuing her doctorate I believe. When she says to do the work and you'll pass, she means it. I'm not necessarily the best student but I still passed with a A and I took it as a 8 week course.

8 week American Govt. Never showed up to class, but I got a B. Just do the Inquizatives(Graded) and the reviews. Tests are open note with 1-3 frqs and the rest multiple choice. Super easy and low effort.

Her class is so funny and she is so understanding! Exams are based on the lectures and some specific stuff she mentions in class. Go to class, do your work, and write notes. Awesome teacher! Definitely recommend.

Best professor ever! Gives extra credit at the beginning of course (read the syllabus). Very easy and she is very understanding. Just do not be late taking your tests if you do the blended course she will not let you do it.

LOVED THIS CLASS! All lectures are recorded and put online. Gives out reviews for each test and allows notes on all exams. Lectures are very informative and are directly linked to exams. Professor does not care if you attend class after first day.

I took Prof. Erdmann through Lone Star Online and she is a pretty good professor. The class is very Inquisitive and test-heavy, along with a few DQs, but not too bad. She is pretty nice and wants to help. Be sure to start strong because things can go sideways fast if you don't. You'll be fine if you put in the time, study, and know your stuff.

She told us the first day of class that if you just do the work you'll do well in the class. Truth. Exams are honorlocked but you can use the book and notes so it was easy to do well. She even tells you the topics of the short answer questions and encourages you to write out a practice answer before the exam that you can have in your notes.

Took this class in 4 weeks over the summer. She's a nice professor. She VERY STRICTLY follows the syllabus and there is almost no extra credit. That said she does post lecture videos and the 3 normal exams are open note, book, and internet. HOWEVER, the final is closed EVERYTHING so make sure you study up the material. Tests: 70%, HW: 15%, DQ: 15%

Took online summer class...exams are open except the final. minimal effort still got an A

Took 8 week blended class for US government. Her lectures made me want to come to class and I learned a lot. Exams come fromlecture and ppt and are pretty easy if you pay attention and do the work. Def recommend.

She says she doesn't give extra credit but then gives it all the time. Good teacher and liked the lectures, she made it interesting. Taking again for Texas gov next semester

Online tx government 8 week class. Straightforward, do the assignments, tests have honorlock but you can use internet, except final exam. Easy class

TAKE THIS CLASS. Lectures are interesting and she's super helpful if you have any questions. The discussions on civil rights and civil liberties make the whole class worth it

I will never forget what prior restraint is after this class. She uses interesting examples to help us remember information and makes the class enjoyable. Definnitely take!

Professor Erdmann makes this government class engaging and manageable. The material is backed by helpful resources like recorded lectures and study aids. unstuck AI was a game-changer for my exam prep.

8 week online Texas goverment. Straightforward, book and notes on exams, easy homework. Taking again for American goverment

I love this Prof and she is my favorite at Blinn. She is very knowledgeable with engaging lectures and super easy to talk to. I would recommend taking her class in person over online. Taking in-person was much easier because her lectures were so good, but online it was a bit harder, which is possibly my fault overall.

Bombed my first exam and she went over the whole thing with me and gave me study tips. So nice and actually cared that I care about getting a good grade. CAn use book and notes but still need to study some for the exam. Not that hard but I didn't study at all so thats my fault

Great professor! Took TX gov online and I really wish I had her for an in-person class. She answers emails quickly and is super helpful. The class is rlly easy too, and you can use notes / textbook for the exams. Overall, I'd definitely recommend her!

The class was super easy, the tests are the majority of grades (worth 60%) but are very easy. Ended the class with a 99 so I'd recommend!

Took the blended class and loved the lectures. She is crazy strict about due dates tho

Although this class had a heavy workload, it was quite manageable. I was extremely busy while taking her 8 wk class but still got an A. As long as you do the assignments and watch the videos, you'll do good. Tests are proctored but open note. She's very strict about deadlines though but you have 2 weeks per unit!