Good guy. Passionate about material. Prepare to hear a lot about his studies with a tribe in Mexico. Go to TA reviews and don't lose atten. points and it's fairly easy. 4 tests, 4th=final, not compreh. Perfect att.= 2pt on fin. avg. Little reading.

Interesting and clear. I bombed the first test but ended up with a B. I would reccommend this prof.

studied abroad with him, and taken a few classes with him. awesome teacher, really reliable, and identifies well with students. quick witted.

Very clear, tests were great just pay attention to the slide shows, the same slides are on the test. Very passionate about his work, slide shows were interesting, nice professor. I missed some class because I was out of the country for a few days and still got an A. Highly recommended!!

Dr. McGee is a great professor. His classes were enjoyable and interesting. He is very passionate about is work and it shows. He is truly one of the best professors I have had.

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very fun, and witty. most interesting subject matter covered with easy and actual points of view. studied abroad with him, and it was awesome! take any of his classes, they open your eyes!

Very good class. Great teacher

Lacandon Maya are very lucky people for his existance. I adore him. I still have dreams where he is present. Perhaps the most impact of any professor I had. Sexy to boot!! Absolute pleasure to learn from.

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McGee's a really intelligent guy, and he knows his subject cold. However, as previous raters have noted, he's more than a little arrogant. That said, I'd certainly take another class from him, because his lectures were always interesting.

A bit of a nag. Likes to insert a lot of "editorial notes" where he spouts a lot of biased opinions about how the world should work. But his course is easy and his lectures are clear and to the point (when he's not "editorializing"). The hardest part about this course is just attending. Material is interesting, though, so it's worth going to.

Very interesting course and Professor. Great lectures, interesting reading, wonderful class discussions. Would take another class from him, anytime. Do the reading, do the extra credit, show up for class every day, speak up once and awhile and you will do fine.

Biased: yes; arrogant: yep. Still a very interesting class. He's a smart fella, and really does try to get students to THINK (always a plus). Bit of a joker, too. Attendance required for the most part. Overall, very interestin' class, and not very hard either. Does toss out some odd test questions, as another said. &c. &c. &c.

McGee knows his subject material inside and out. Straight up multiple choice tests, but of a more difficult caliber (good luck guessing your way though). His arrogance will throw off the young saplings in the university scene, but for those of you who appreciate a professor who isn't afraid to deflate stupid public sentiment, you will love him.

I have had McGee for several classes now and I'm still not sure I understand who he is. He is sometimes approachable, sometimes encouraging, and sometimes nice. You can bounce ideas off of him but don't expect him to hold your hand. If you have poor attendance he will NOT help you outside of class.

I hear someone complaining about McGee just about every day, even to other professors. I like McGee and he's been very helpful. Never had a single complaint that wasn't resolved. Not sure if I would recommend him to a non-major though.

Amazing professor. I highly recommend him to anyone who values a good teacher (which is rare these days). Attendance not mandatory, but attend. All lectures are too interesting to miss. Also, exam questions can come from things said in lecture. Read the chapters. Answer study guide questions. Give yourself time to prepare for exams--you'll do fine.

He's is a very good professor. I definitely wouldn't recommend him for non-majors, because he goes into GREAT detail in lecture and on exams. I'm not an Anthro major, but I really liked the class. I had to study for days prior to exams and still got low Bs. Interesting, but very difficult for non-majors.

Dr. McGee is a good professor and his lectures are informative and entertaining, but his exams are too long, and unfair. I attended every lecture, read all the material, and studied for the exams and I never made anything higher than a B-. If you want an A, you have to do the extra credit assignments.

Professor McGee is very opinionated (but hilarious)and if you cant handle a opinion other than your own, do not take his class. While attendance is not mandatory, you should go to make sure not miss the quizzes and important material that he will put on the final. Overall the class is fun and you can pass it easily with regular attendance.

Class isn't mandatory, but you should go. Gives quizzes every week instead of tests. Quizzes are easy if you read over the notes and read the ONE chapter the quiz is over. Anyone who did badly in this class probably didn't show up for lecture. Mostly interesting, talks about his research often. To people saying he's arrogant, ALL professors are.

He was an awesome professor, does talk about the Lancandon Maya a lot but personally I didnt mind. Easy class to pass if you read the book and notes before the weekly quizes and the final is over his book which wasn't too hard. Overall I really enjoyed this class

a wonderful professor. although opinionated, he makes it clear what is factual and what is his own view on subjects. Very insightful and a good lecturer.

I loved his class! I looked forward to attending class everyday (I took it over the summer). I like the idea of a weekly quiz and the questions are over his lecture materials and a few from the textbook. So definitely attend class.

Loved his lectures and his class overall, but if you don't show up, you'll barely scrape by cause he gives pop quizzes EVERY WEEK. Very interesting, clear powerpoints, always multiple choice in the quizzes. Great prof, but very egotistical and shuts down students who ask questions in class. Take good notes.

I took this course during the summer and got a B. He's passionate about Athro but doesn't expect you to be. He does expect you to read though. If you take notes you can guess the specific info that will be used on the test as you're reading through the book. So, if you have a good memory, you're golden. Could've made an A with more effort.

He really opened my eyes to a lot of debated topics, and his lectures helped me decide where I stood on these topics. Gets an attitude only when people make stupid comments. He doesn't post power points online, so if you want the notes for the test, you have to go to class. Take this class if you want to learn something about life.

Take his classes abroad in Canterbury, England!!! I did twice. best time of my life and you learn so so much!

Absolutely loved this class. Lectures were very interesting and engaging. Textbook is a must. As long as you do the reading and show up to class, this will be an easy A.

Absolutely loved this class! The lectures are long but he keeps it light by making lots of jokes. Attendance isn't mandatory but he gives a quiz a week, but he doesn't tell on what day. He uses the book and lecture on the quizzes. He gives 10 quizzes and one extra credit quiz, the final is over his book. Get his book you will need it for the final.

Mcgee is one of my favorite professors, he tells things how they are and without sugar coating. you will talk about sex, gender, sexual orientation, religion, and those with a stick up their butts have walked out during his lectures which is bad ass. there are weekly quizzes that are kind of sporadic. study and read for them and you'l do well.

You must remember to have an open mind when taking this class, because the topics discussed in lectures could come off as offensive but he's filled with so much knowledge so it's interesting to listen to his lectures because they're so objective! I'm an anthro major & this is the only course I've liked so far. Study & read the chapters, easy A.

I loved his class! He is clear on what he expects and his grading process is fair. He gives a lot of quizzes so mandatory is a must. He is clear and detailed about his topics. He is easy to understand and willing to explain. He doesn't allow electronics, except laptops to take notes on. Take good notes and read the material and you will do fine!

Hilarious!! He always connects the subjects to real world situations that have or are happening in Texas. Right before his quizzes he always tells a joke so that we aren't as nervous for it. The quizzes can be a bit challenging if you don't read your textbook.. other than that, he's amazing.

Super cool guy, always tells a joke before the quizzes to make you laugh so you aren't so worried. knows a lot about his field so hes got tons of interesting stories. make sure you pay attention in class because there's questions on the quizzes that are just from things he told the class. class is never boring and he loves to answer questions

McGee is fantastic, he has real witty jokes before every quiz. Quizzes usually once or twice a week, but not hard. Read once thought eh textbook and look at your notes and you should be fine. He has educated insight and mature viewpoints on real heated topics like religion, race, etc. Truly inspirational to be a part of his class, I recommend him.

Very witty and is very passionate about anthropology. He's kind of a real-life indiana jones. My favorite professor so far, make sure to go to class (although attendance isn't mandatory), because most of his quiz material is shown on in class slide shows. His lectures keep you interested, which is rare amongst professors.

Mcgee was a fun lecturer, and did a good job of encouraging participation. The bulk of our grades were weekly quizzes, which are usually based straight off of his lectures. The final killed me, though. It was all about some random stuff he talked about the last couple of class sessions. Definitely would meet with him or a TA when studying.

I've taken multiple courses from McGee but this one is my favorite so far! You will read the textbook every week, but you will love it. McGee is the best professor on campus!

Dr. McGee really does know what he is talking about and makes a lot of jokes. Weekly or biweekly tests depending on how fast he goes through the material but if you show up and really listen to his lecture and take notes the quizzes will be easy. Extra credit quiz at the end of the year can really boost you. Really passionate and interesting guy.

McGee really is a great lecturer, and his class was really enjoyable if you're interested in Anthropology. His view point is more humanistic than "liberal". Does not require attendance but there are weekly quizzes at the end of each chapter. Make sure you get his Lacondon book at the beginning of the semester, the price goes way up if you wait.

Great professor! Has a lot of experience in the Anthropology field. Very cool guy. Doesn't like phone use during class but nice. Class isn't hard as long as you study for the quizzes and show up to class to take notes. Really teaches well! Got an A with not too crazy amount of work.

He is really passionate about what he's teaching so it makes the content fun to learn, even if you're not interested in the subject. Even if the section he is lecturing about is boring, he finds a way to keep your attention. All quizzes are 20 questions and you can pass them without reading the book. No homework, only quizzes. Some extra credit.

Favorite class, favorite professor. He was fun and funny and a good guy that really cares about what he is teaching. Going to class isn't mandatory but expected if you want a quality grade. On days I couldn't make it, I got the notes from a friend and still did well. Reading the book is important. He tells jokes before every quiz and its fun.

Professor McGee is a gem! Not only is hilarious and progressive, he truly is fascinated by what he teaches. Even if you aren't an anthro major, this class is one you don't want to miss. If you are conservative, I would not take this class as we discuss some controversial topics. Almost every class you have a quiz, over the prev lcture. Super easy!

SHOW UP FOR CLASS! He lectures off of powerpoints but doesn't post them online so you need to show up and take notes. Amazing lectures about really intense and relate-able issues :) all quizzes and final are online. I never used the textbook and got b's on the quizzes. Sometimes calls on people in class so if you're shy like me sit in the very back

Interesting lectures , stories & knew what he was talking about

Professor McGee has amazing lectures, if you are taking the notes you will have no problem passing the quizzes and tests. quizzes and tests are done online so you are able to use your notes.

AMAZING! Every class is something interesting, and Dr. McGee is hilarious, engaging, and fun. He is obviously more interested in having his students come out of the class with new knowledge than he is in teaching for a test. The only grades are quizzes, which are easy if you go to class! His class is honestly the highlight of my week.

I liked him, he's funny! If you skip class you won't do well. Take good notes because the class is based off of 11 quizzes. You do have to get his book. I didn't read the entire thing. Study your notes for quizzes. I heard his study abroad was a fun time as well.

My fellow classmates said this course was difficult, but as long as you just do the homework it's a fairly easy A. McGee is not very forgiving, but his instructions are easy and straight forward. It's clear he loves his work. The class is just reading from his text, a quiz for each chapter (25Q's in 25min if you read it's easy), and 4 discussions.

as someone with ADHD, i can say this class was honestly not very difficult. it is not very hard to take 25 minutes to take his quizzes during the window they are open for. he clearly loves what he does and the book is well-written and i enjoyed taking notes on it. this class isnt hard at all if you manage your time well and actually try.

McGee was super funny and the class was incredibly interesting, would take again if I could :)

Dr. McGee is an amazing professor. This course is crazy interesting and really easy if you just read the e-book. You'll have weekly quizzes of 25 questions in 25 minutes which is totally doable if you're not trying to cheat. Literally all the answers on in the book, just pay attention.

As long as you read the textbook and do all the quizzes you should be fine. He did one quiz grade which was the lowest and I did the extra credit which got me to a B. Do the assignments too!

He was alright- just a very picky guy in terms of grammar and his grading. Three quizzes and four assignments that contribute to the final project. A lot of the questions have questions specific to things he experienced while with the Maya so make sure you take some notes. But also, he doesn't care if you show up to class or not. Not a hard class.

McGee's online anthro class is very easy. You read one chapter a week and take an open note quiz on it. That makes up your grades. It is very easy to succeed in this class. There are office hours and online zooms for questions about the chapter. As long as you do the readings, take the notes, and take the quiz on time you will do well.

I took his class online, so I was never in direct contact with him, but overall, the class was very easy and straightforward. Read the chapter and take the quiz. He stuck to his syllabus making everything clear. Personally, this was my easiest class this semester.

I did the online course and it was one of my easier classes. It was difficult to access the textbook for the first month for everyone and the canvas quizzes are 25 questions for 25 mins which was a little stressful.

honestly it wasn't bad, but there was a lotttt of reading. also, you only get once chance to redo an assignment, so dont skip any quizzes, this dude has no remorse.

The only grades for this class were the very detailed quizzes. His reviews over Zoom were helpful but not a whole lot. Overall, This class is hard, but as long as you take excellent and detailed notes on the chapter, you should do fine on the quizzes.

Class was just 11 quizzes and one paper (350 words) and all you had to do to pass was read the chapter before taking the test and you'd be fine. I def would recommend take Dr. McGee's class it was amazing and he was an even better professor!! And def see about going to England with his abroad program in the summer!!!

The quizzes can be hard but as long as you get them done before the semester is over, you'll be fine. Don't be intimidated.