Great teacher but he crams way too much material into each test. Must go to class, but it's interesting. Must take good notes. Decent effort will earn an A and you'll learn allot.

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A prof that expects you to read, show up, and study. If you're lazy, don't take him. If you want to learn, take him. Plus he'll help you on anything.

Prof. Tenbus is a pleasant guy who never picks on students, is polite, and just teaches what will be tested on, very straightforward, very cool. Just show up to class and all will be fine.

He makes the class very interesting. The tests are hard though.

Go to class, take notes, and study for the test and you will get a good grade.

Great professor. Know where you stand with him. Teaches what he will test over and makes the class very interesting. Outlines what is expected the first day of class and follows through with what he says. I will take as many classes with him as I can. Great Professor!

It's very boring, all lectures. But if you go to class and read the book like he says, it's nothing hard.

if at all possible take your igen class with tenbus, as opposed to rowe. loves ireland, good stories. tests are a little hard, but he is fair. very easy going. showed up to night class dressed like a pig farmer a couple times.

Talk about easy. Wow, I showed up less than half the times and passed easily. He is a straightforward guy and won't bs you. Tests were pretty easy and lecture (what little I was there for) was clear and concise and not a lot of unnecessary information. Makes history relevant. excellent professor

Overall good. You definitely have to study.

Great teacher. Have taken him before. Will continue to take until I graduate. Knows his history. Clear, concise and you do have to study for the test. Gives a great lecture.

Excellent professor. Seems like a really cool guy. Great teaching strategy, very clear presentation, ect. Tests were pretty easy. Class is easy but you will learn a whole lot if you want. A+

Makes history interesting. I don't see how anyone can do poorly in his class. His lectures hold you captive. Tests are easy, he prepares you well for them. He's an upbeat, cheerful and energetic person. I looked forward to his class and never missed. He's that good!

He is just an awesome teacher. His lectures are great and interesting, and he is a bit funny too. Very good class.

Very Knowledgeable, Interesting, Persues Higher thinking, Lectures Based classes were well thought out, Would def recomend him to anyone who can take notes well.

Tenbus is the man!

This is one of the best professors on campus. He really is great with keeping your attention. All you have to do for the test is study the bullets on his power points.

Greatest Professor ever.

Class lectures were interesting. Didn't want you to memorize dates, just pertinent information. His tests were a bit tough and sometimes pulled stuff from the book that he hadn't yet gone over in class.

His lectures are easy to understand and requires close attention but he does go a little fast at times. recommended to attend every class.

He is really nice, very helpful, and also very cute!!!

He is funny and helps you enjoy learning about history. Even in his exams he puts some humor. My favorite class, the teacher can make or break it!

Utter Domination

His class is based on lectures and short video clips. He gave no homework assignments so your grade is based on tests, attendence (he does take attendence), and 1 extra credit assignment. This was an interesting class and he made the material easy to learn, however, if you don't do well on exams you may find this a hard class.

Wonderful class! Tenbus is the best History teacher you can take. He actually cares about the students. He will help you. As good a teacher as can be found in any department here on campus. Not always an easy teacher but if you try you will pass, and he wants you to pass.

Interesting class. No tests, just in-class essays with open notes. Graded kinda tough, but had plenty of participation points to make up for it. Nice guy, good personality.

Grading a little hard, pay attention in class, do the reading, you'll get an A or B

Class was straight-forward and well-organized. You have to know how to take notes to survive. No b.s. powerpoints. Old school. Tells lectures like they are a story and the classes went by quickly. Pretty funnt sometimes.

Wow, very hard this guys is a pro writer and will destory your paper if its not good.

Makes a normally boring subject very interesting. Is a skilled writer himself and offers excellent critiques and truly helps you develop your skills and understand how to improve. He won't just give you a grade, you will have to earn it, but if you try he will make sure you succeed. More than enough chances to get points in this class. Awesome!

I took his History of the Modern Brit Empire as a Freshman last semester. Tenbus was and is hands down one of the BEST history teachers I've had. He is also a great guy with a good sense of humor. Like the others said, notes notes notes. You can get by with decent writing skills because he has been in the game long enough to tell who trys.

Excelent Teacher! Not only is Dr. Tenbus Knowledgable, but his lectures are fun too. Mixes it up with some video clips... For those who said You couldn't find the test material in your notes or book, did we attend the same class? If you showed up for class, did the assigned reading (minimal) and didn't sleep through his lectures, you should've don

helpful and very organized. Tests can be hard

Excellent lectures, keeps you interested and throws in videos and pictures to help put a face on whats going on in the class. Many extra credit opportunities, and only 1 paper to write over a book.

He is a wonderful teacher. I'm not big on history but he made it interesting and fun to learn. His test can be tricky if you do not read the question right.

I absolutely loved Medieval England! He is a really hard professor because the little stuff counts, but he is also really interesting and funny. He throws in videos to relate to the lecture, we watched part of Monty Python and the Holy Grail! As long as you come to class and take notes you will do great! I can't wait for HIST 4491 Ireland!

Great teacher with understandable lectures. He gives a lot of notes which are used to make up a majority of the tests. I'm doing fine not reading from the primary reading source. He also gives random quizzes, but if you look over your notes before class you'll be fine. Attendance sweeps are also randoms so go to class. Still recommended!

He is a great teacher. He made the class interesting and as long as you look over your notes the quizzes are easy. His tests are not bad either. I would definitely recommend taking him for history.

Great teacher! He made history fun!

tenbus is my favorite history of all time. the way he does lectures is the best way to teach, it's very easy to follow along when you don't have to copy down the notes while he's talking. tests aren't too hard as long as you take notes and pay attention. quizzes are super easy as long as you pay attention. his class made me interested in history

He is a very intelligent professor, but is extremely harsh on grading his tests. I studied for this last test and got a C-. He cares about the student but if you fail his class it is not his problem. Do not take this class unless you have strong test taking skills/study habits!

I had Tenbus's History of the Modern World class. He is humorous on occasion, very smart, very interested in the subject he teaches..and not to mention he is hot!

Lectures are interesting. Makes a boring class tolerable. However, if you dont study you will fail. Great teacher, great guy, hard tests.

This guy is a great teacher! I would recommend him to anyone, seriously. He makes the most boring stuff so interesting. Normally I want to fall asleep in history classes, but not this one. Take gooood notes.

Awesome! This man is brilliant and has a great sense of humor. I had him for a SR lvl class and looked for his name to take another mid-lvl class I needed. Demanding-YES! Challenging-YES!But well worth the effort. Read the text, take good notes & study hard. And DON"T let your cellphone ring in class! You'll learn a lot and thirst for more.

Dr. Tenbus is a great teacher! He knows how to keep us interested and amused (especially with those salmon colored pants of his!). I hope every UCM gets a chance to take this guy's classes.

Great professor. Makes a very boring subject actually funny and interesting. As long as you take good notes and attend his lectures, you're in good shape. And he's not so bad to look at either!! Chili pepper hot!

Finally done with the class. I wasn't sure what to expect, but he is a great teacher. As long as you pay attention and take good notes, you will be fine.

So many good things to say about this professor, I don't know where to start! Very knowledgeable, witty, and an excellent lecturer. Requires that you work hard (imagine that!) especially when studying for the exams. Hard grader. Textbook reading not imperative to acquire an A.

Great teacher. I hated history, and was not excited when I had to take this. He made me change my views on history. The things we learn are really interesting. The tests are hard, but if you take notes and pay attention, you'll know the material.

Funniest teacher ever. Kept your interest by being sarcastic and making fun of people. I would recommend taking his class

Great teacher with witty sayings. I respect him.

Professor Tenbus is a pretty awesome guy. The class was never boring, even though it was history. As long as you study and read the textbook then you will succeed. All exams are multiple choice only and not too difficult.

He was a great teacher and made class interesting. I really enjoyed taking his class. To pass, you have to show up and take detailed notes. It's an easy class if you do your work.

Very helpful teacher

Pretty awesome teacher. All you have to do is show up and take good notes. All his tests are from the notes and not from the book. But he does make you read and take quizzes over the reading. Makes history interesting and a great teacher. Will help you outside of class if needed.

Very good lecturer. He is a pretty tough grader. You have to know your stuff, but it is a 4000 level, but still you would like to have a break. Paper grading was pretty brutal too--maybe Im just a terrible student, I dont know. Funny, knowledgeable, clear.

Stern, but fair. Really knows his stuff, expects critical thought from students, bit of a harsh grader. Lectures are really informative and pretty interesting. Very willing to help students outside of class.

Great Professor, I search for him each semester, his classes fill up fast

Very Good Professor, This class is great I look for his classes.

Take you notes and study them.

This class was a lecture class but I din't feel like Dr. Tenbus wasn't interested in me as a student. He genuinely cares about your grade if you approach him with concerns. I would reccomend him to everyone. He offers two extra credit opportunities and his grade is based off of attendance, 4 exams, and 12 reading quizzes.

Super great teaching and fun class! It's a lot of work, but if you attend class and take notes, you'll do fine. I would suggest doing the reading, but you might be able to get by. He's super funny and knows his stuff. I was thoroughly interested throughout the semester. I would take him any chance you get!

Professor Tenbus was amazing. He let the class know exactly what is expected of them and you can tell really cares about the subject. I couldn't recommend him more highly

He is a great professor, trying to add humor and personalize stuff so that students remember it. Makes you work for grade, but is not hard at all.

Prof. Tenbus is a history genius. He is super enthusiastic and clear, but assigns weekly quizzes and the tests are all multiple choice and very hard. Attendance is technically mandatory, but he only has you sign your name and 700# 10 times, when he sends the paper around it to his discretion.

Very helpful and approachable. Middle East is his game.

Awesome professor. You can tell he really knows a lot about history and actually cares about it. I've never been a history person, and I've never really enjoyed the subject, but this is actually my favorite class right now just cause he makes it interesting and makes you want to learn. Definitely recommend.

Eric Tenbus has a sense of humor and is an overall great man and professor!

His class is all lecture so if you go to class and take notes and study them you should do fine. I got an A very easily in this class. He's really helpful and funny. He doesn't make lectures totally boring. And he gives TONS of opportunities for extra credit. The grades for the class are quizzes on Blackboard and 4 exams. & of course the final

Tenbus is by far one of my favorite professors at UCM. He puts a lot of work into his lectures and makes them all memorable. You cannot procrastinate in this class, his texts are extensive. I always need every last minute to complete them. My best advice is start with the main essay on his tests, or he will grade it as if it is an afterthought.

Dr. Tenbus is hilarious and so relatable. He really connects with students so it's easy to want to go to class. Obviously history is boring, but he makes it a lot better. He does give at least one assignment for extra credit so take advantage of it!

Dr. Tenbus was very helpful and I really enjoyed his class. The tests are difficult but if you study you will be fine.

Although I did not get an A for the semester, if you study for the tests and pay attention, you will do more than fine! This was my first semester of college and I was worried about this class. Mid way through I knew I shouldnt be. His first test is also very hard, second one is easy, third one is a higher grated final. Study!

Great lecturer and very knowledgable. It's a lot of notes but he makes it interesting and the class is not difficult to pass. Weekly quizzes are usually assigned but they help a lot in the long run.

The class really isn't all that hard if you read the textbook, do the online quizzes, and study a bit for the test, which doesn't take all that much time. The lectures are very enjoyable, so just come to class and pay attention. The tests are only hard if you skip class regularly.

I loved Tenbus as a professor and as a person. You can see his personality come through with some bits of the lecture. Do the quizzes, make sure to study, read the textbook, and show up to class. If you want to pass you need to do all of those things