You HAVE to go to class-but interesting

lecture is interesting, hard tests and papers (have to do three 10-page papers)

Very HARD!!! Always ask for help!!!!!!!!!!

He has a hard class but it is worth it. you get a lot out of it. He is also very helpful!

Interesting lectures but EXTREMELY hard. 89.99%=B. MUST attend class to do well.

Very funny guy. He has some great examples that really clarify things. I'd definately recommend taking his class.

This proffessor is very interesting and is great overall! Only bad part was he doesnt curve at ALL, and his tests can get pretty tricky (with questions) but he explains great and makes sure everyeone knows what to do.

He is a really great teacher, he is quite interesting to listen to. However his tests are hard as hell and he doesn't grade on anything else.

This class is extremely hard. One of the most annoying things about the class is that you cannot blame him for not teaching. Everything that is teaches you is on the test. However, the tests are extremly hard. He is entertaining though.

I loved this class. have to go to every class but if you do everything is clear and his tests are 95% in class stuff. He does use court cases more so than others but it will help on the common final. He is a great fun teacher.

He's just plain mean. I am an A student and had to spend ridiculous amounts of hours studying to barely get a B. He keeps you awake with his evil jokes, Change professors.

This gut teaches the stuff, but his tests are super intense. Lots of court cases and be prepared to read every night

stop whining people. this is college. yea, pls is tough stuff but he explained it well enough for me to pull a b.

Very tough class, but very interesting and fun. You work for a good grade, but you learn a lot. I would recomend Dr. Connor to anyone who is up for a challange and wants to enjoy class. He is very hard, however.

Dr. Connor is a great professor if you are really interested in the political process. However, if you don't like politics and do like skipping class he should be the last professor you take for this course.

Excellent teacher. Picks on Greeks, difficult tests, lots of reading, lots of court cases, and he uses 3 books. He is an excellent teacher though. Take it if your up to an academic challenge!

He is a great teacher! He really teaches the entering freshman a lesson in how to study for college courses. I recommend him! He wants his students succeed and will help anyone out to succeed not only in his class but also college.

Don't listen to all these other people saying they had to drop a class and stuff. It's College, its supposed to be somewhat challenging. Even so, this class is EASY. He tells you exactly what is on the test. NO suprises at all. I recommend him, and his class was actually sorta fun.

If you are here for an education take him. It's worth it.

this class is not hard if you study the material and definitions, and he tells you that on the first day of class. it is an easy A or B. if you dont study, do not take the class!

I really enjoyed his class and he is helpful if you go in and ask him for help. If you don't read or study, then you may not want to take this class.

for those that whine that this is SO HARD! grow up you're in college. i highly recommend freshmand to take him, he gives you a proper way to study and is a role model to other teachers for sticking to the syllabus. you can say he's hard but you know exactly what he wants on the first day. read the book, memorize the key terms and study your notes.

He is a pretty difficult teacher...if you aren't good at staying focused THEN he's not a good teacher to have, but he is an amazing teacher. I would go as far as to say he is one of the best professors I've had...those people who don't like him are the ones who aren't willing to work for their grade. He works with you, but expects a lot from you. He is EXTREMELY entertaining and makes the class worthwhile. I highly recommend him as long as you are good at staying on top of things.

He does follow the syllabus. No extra credit, exams on time, etc. I got my only B so far in college in this class because I studied the glossory definitions instead of the actual chapter text definitions in the book. A lot of the reading is boring, but he did make it somewhat entertaining but still confusing of how it all flows together.

I had him last semester, and though it at first he seems that he is very difficult, it all matters on how much effort you put on it. It sucks that he doesn't offer any extra credit, but for those who like to earn their grades in a hardworking way, it all pays off in the end.

He's a great teacher, probably the best I've had so far. Extrememly entertaining in class. But you have to work for the grades, do all the reading. I knew very little about politics and even though it was hard he inspired me to change my major.

He is very sarcastic, but overall a good teacher.

Dr. Conner is difficult, don't expect an easy A. You have to do the readings and pay attention. But if you really want to learn something, take Conner. One of the best teachers I've had. I changed my major to Political Science after his class.

I enjoyed this class a lot, but don't take it if you're pretty soft skinned or get offended easily. Dr. Connor is extremely sarcastic, rude, and self-admittedly mean. He won't give you a break and you definitely have to work for your grade, but you will learn a lot.

stop whining little kids, connor's class is not easy and he's no peice of cake, but this is COLLEGE people. i worked my a55 off and got a b when i usually get a's but i actually learned something which will help me in the real world, which is what COLLEGE is all about

Very sarcastic. And fun.

He is very nice and sarcastic…he tries to make the subject interesting. Overall he is not that difficult. He tells you in class exactly what he wants on the test. Just put on the test what he says in class and you are fine. So yes, you have to go to class. He isn’t boring and keeps you entertained.

I dont understand the ratings... he is AWESOME!. he is funny, easy to understand, and his tests are easy! people just dont want to read or study i guess...

No matte what people say about him for PLS 101, if you're one of us unlucky ones that has to take PLS 103, it's a piece of cake if you watch the videos. He doesn't make the tests hard because I think he already feels sorry for you that you have to take that class.

Dr. Connor is the man. I was dreading Political Science, because it's hard for me to understand, but he made everything really comprehensible and interesting. He is so fun to listen to. Study hard for the tests and go to class. Beware the common final. Dr. Connor rules.

This class is harder than I expected. Some of the questions on the tests are super vague things he mentions once, so you have to pay attention to every little thing he says. He's a funny/nice guy, but it kinda sucks that you only have two tests. By the time you see how his tests look, you've already screwed up half of your grade.

I took PLS 103 online and the video lectures are great. Dr. Connor teaches to a class that doesn't exist that almost makes you feel like you're there. Plus it can be entertaining. Content is not hard. Watch all the videos, take notes, and read the text (only 10 pages per test) and you will get an A.

Read the book, read the book, read the book. Did I mention that you should read the book? You really only need to read Congress Reconsidered, but you definitely need to read it. He expects a lot of detail on the tests. Be prepared to study hard, but the class is very interesting.

To be successful in this class, you HAVE to read and watch the lectures. They are important and you do not want to fail and you WILL FAIL if you don't use the material given. HE is the head of the department so he knows what he is talking about. He is a sweet and very helpful professor though, you just have to believe in yourself first.

Class isn't nearly as hard as people make it out to be. Problem is that there are no second chances in this class. Do bad on either of the tests, and you're stuck with a bad grade. However, the tests are NOT hard. None of the questions require any analysis - all fact based (ex: What does the treasurer do?). Watch lectures + read and you'll be fine

It's made clear from day 1 how to do well in the class: Pay attention in class, read the textbook, and do the online content. If you can do that, Connor is an amazing teacher with a great sense of humor!

Was a blast

Listen to him. First day he gives you how to pass class. In textbook, BOLD and ITALICS words, those definitions. Take good notes in lectures. Study that, you will pass. The online homework and quizzes, study those, also. Those are the three things I studied, got an A. Very straightforward, helpful when needed, this is an easy class.

Dr. Connor is an amazing instructor. His lectures are engaging, easy to understand, and very insightful. Beware: he only gives test grades. Tests are 50-50 lecture and textbook. You'll actually have to read and take notes over the textbook and be very engages in class to make it out of this class with a B. Very few students earn As.

He is a great teacher and wants to get you involved in the lectures, which you have to go to. His tests are hard but if you read the book and reread your notes you should do fine. I appreciate how he made me work for my grade in the class.

Not going to lie, his 101 class is hard, but if you know how to study you'll do fine. In order to pass a test you need to know book terms and emphasized things from lectures. Most of the terms are fairly common sense, and the lectures are interesting enough to remember. MUST STUDY FOR TESTS!!!

LOVE Dr. Connor. He is a hardass, but he cares so much about his students. He gives great feedback, and is a great resource for career-related things. He has many contacts and is willing to help his students. His class is hard, but he is willing to help and give you honest feedback. I have taken his classes multiple times and would again.