Ms. Smith is the easiest teacher in the Universe. If you want an A all you have to do is study your notes. Quizzes are take home and open book. No excuse to make anything less than an A on the quizzes, tests, or the class. I love Ms. Smith.

Very easy class. All tests except the exam are open book.

Ms. Smith essay test are not at all hard. She is the easiest History teacher at UAB. Just study your notes and you'll definitely get an A in the course.

This was probably the easiest class of the semester for me. You get to choose what questions you want to answer on the midterm and final. Don't buy the book. Tests strictly from notes. In class assignments very easy. Very kind with grading. Take her if you want an A.

Ms. Smith is the easiest history teacher at UAB. Her mid-term and final is very easy. I took her for both of her history classes, and made a 100 on both of my mid-terms and finals. Her quizzes are take home and open book so no need to get anythig less than a A.

The only A I got this semester. Thank GOD for her! Anyone who didn't make an A either never went to class/never bothered to take notes/never read their notes. You can read over your notes once and be totally prepared for the exam. I made 100 on all of the tests having partied the night before.

She was very easy. Don't by the book. Take good notes and you have the exam. Go to class and you should be fine.

very entusiastic

Great teacher, easy to learn from, knows her material. Tests are easy, just study your notes. You shouldnt have trouble getting an A in this class if you go and take notes. She doesnt test from the book, only her notes. Sometimes tells what is on the test also.

This is a great teacher. she tells you when you get notes what will be on the exams and all you have to do is go to class and take notes and you are set. You dont really need the book but you have to have it for some in class assignments so you need to buy it. plus you watch several vidoes.

Easiest History Class I have ever taken, even easier than High School. Take notes show up for class and thats all you need to do. I made 100's on both mid-term and final without studying.

She is very easy!! If you have a friend in her class you can miss a few classes and still be on track. She is nice. She only gives notes, a midterm and final. she also gives writing assignment but they are not hard at all. I wouldd reccomend her to anyone.

a midterm, a final, a paper, a separate book to read with a quiz, and about 8 writing assignments. the class is easy. she lectures kind of quickly. make a friend and share notes. interesting lectures, too.

The midterm was pretty rough because I didn't know what to expect. All in all, she was a wonderful teacher and I learned a lot. It's just so difficult to stay awake in early morning classes! Go to class and you will do fine. Grade:A

She is the nicest and easiest teacher you could ever have. Those off days were the stuff too!

I never thought a history class would be so interesing , but she really made it a cool class.

she is so easy but takes alot of notes

Great teacher..you can learn a lot and make good grades at the same time.

Study for the midterm and final. Since the whole class period is taking notes, I felt like I knew it and didn't need to study that hard. That was stupid of me. But grading on homework assignments and papers are very lenient. go to class, take good notes, and study them.

This class is really easy. You'd have to completely not show up ever to fail this class. There are only two tests a semester and they are relatively easy. She also gives out class assignments which are easy as well. I only studied an hour for the midterm and got an A. Also she gives you a lot of days out of class too.

Shes great. Doesn't use the book just her notes for test. Shes really helpful and will work for you if you miss class. She also grades easy. I got an A on all the assignments with no problem.

Very easy. The study days are awesome too. Take her!!

Ms. Smith is a great teacher. She's really easy but she makes it interesting. I highly reccomend her!

Ms. Smith's test come STRAIGHT from her notes. As long as you go to class and take notes and study your notes, it's easy! Also, the class assignments are easy!

She is an easy and laid back teacher. She even gives us "assignment days" were we dont have to come to class! However notes are important so dont get to relaxed. The homework is great because it is easy (although tedious) points. She will tell you the main points that will be on the test. Study your notes well and you should do well.

She is a very good teacher. She will compromise if you happen to miss a test or an assignment. I actually somewhat enjoyed western civ.

Really great class. Interesting and not at all overwhelming.

I enjoyed this class. Her lectures were very straight-forward & easy to follow. Very easy class, tons of days off for "assignments" & gives very clear exam review days. Take her!!

There are a lot of notes to take; however class never was longer than 30 minutes. 3 or 4 assignments due throughout the semester, mostly definitions of terms. Go to the review day before the final. Did not do too great on her 2 tests, but ended with a B.

Oh my! I love Ms. Smith! She KNOWS what she is talking about, and she makes it fun! She makes hilarious side comments throughout her lectures. Yes, there are a lot of notes, but she covers her subjects well! She only gave 2 tests, and prepared you well for them. She also gave 4 assignments that were long and tedious, but worth learning for the test

She is an extremely easy teacher. You take a midterm and a final which is straight from the notes. She also gives you four out of class assignments which you can easily make a 100 on. If you are looking for an easy class, this one is it.

Easy class with a very interesting teacher. She really knows her stuff and if you dont make at least a B out of this class then it is definitely your own fault.

I liked her a lot as well as her class. I hate history, but she made it interesting. There were a few "history lab" assignments, but nothing unbearable. Only 2 tests, 100 questions each. Good overall. Take her.

She is a great teacher, even if you don't like history very much she makes the class interesting. I suggest you take her if you need a history class.

Professor Smith has a way of speaking that makes her lectures interesting. Her tests are relatively easy if you pay attention in class. She doesn't really use the textbook. Homework assignments are online and you need the book for those, but you can get the online version of the text and do just fine.

Interesting in her lectures gives you all the facts,a lot of writing. She gives not study guide for her test all on notes. Test are very broad you must study the notes.

Very good at lectures. Not boring, and yes you'll take notes, but she repeats if needed and slows down for you if you need her to. She wants to make sure you get what you need. Tests are broad, but it's all from notes. Just listen and you'll be fine...and in her class it's really not that hard!!! Loved her.

Ms. Smith was my favorite teacher this semester. She made History interesting and gave a fairly simple mid-term and final. It was nice to have those days off for assignments due the next week. This was my favorite class this semester and I recommend her to anyone taking History 121. You will take many notes, but it will be worth it. Knows her HY!

I loved having Ms. Smith as a teacher! She is really great at giving lectures (she tells you what is important, is funny, very smart). Gives a lot of study days and a lot of videos! We only had a midterm and a final, with homework grades. She doesn't require attendance, but everyday she gives like 5 pages of notes, so attendance is important.

Very good class. She is a good instructor. She makes it interesting and relevant. Good course.

you do not need a textbook for this class but be prepared to listen in lectures. her test questions come directly from her notes. i personally just thought she was rude but as an instructor she told you what you needed to know and realizes this is a CORE CLASS

Great teacher! I have taken her for HY 101, and plan on taking all of my core history classes with her. She talks the entire time and as long as you take good notes and study them you will do fine. I would recommend her to anyone. If you miss a class be sure to get the notes because she covers a lot in that short time.

Fantastic professor! Book is not necessary. This semester she used my history lab but instructed us to buy access straight from Pearson which saved us all $60! Don't miss a class because she gives a TON of notes and bring your laptop so you can keep up with how fast she gives them. Great, understanding professor who doesn't want to waste your time!

I love Mrs.Smith! Her class is not boring at all, she interacts with everyone, very sweet and helpful. You do not need the book. But I would bring a lap top to class to take notes! Her lectures very informative, and her test are easy to study for. I highly suggest her!

She was awesome

Her tests are directly from her notes. If you want to make an A go to class and take notes. Her notes are very basic and easy to follow. The online assignments are pretty hard but she gives plenty of bonus opportunities. Linda Smith makes history fun.

She is an awesome teacher. I hated history but she made it tolerable. DON'T BUY THE BOOK!!! Just wait til class and she will show you how to just buy the online code so you can do the assignments!!

She is great. Straight forward from notes.

IF you attend UAB and planning on taking history 120 or 121, PLEASE take Ms. Linda Smith. Her class is easy! Attendance is mandatory, she checks row everyday unless on study days. Her tests are based off her lectures. She gives you EVERYTHING you need for the test. RECORD HER LECTURES! Also she gives Extra credit. She's awesome! Nothing bad to say

She gives verbal lecture notes, so class attendance is essential. As long as you write everything she says and study it, you will pass the class. The tests are directly from what she says. If you watch a video in class, she will ask you questions about the video, on the test. Very simple. Just study and attend class.

The lectures are her tests so be there to take notes on the lectures. Personally, she talks at a pace where you can take clear notes.

She didn't go into detail on most topics, and she doesn't go in order. The only problem I had was she talked too fast for notes, and I'm a fast typer. Almost everything she said was on the test. She curves tests. The study guide is the key terms we discuss in class. Doesn't follow the book. The book is used for the online homework. Have to buy code

You should attend class, because all of her exams are primarily based on what she says in her lecture, and reading the book will not help. There are online assignments that count 25% of your final grade, so do them! She's nice, but speaks quickly, so write/type fast. She will repeat herself if asked. Not a hard class if you attend lectures/study.

I actually enjoy this class. Her lectures are LITERALLY the test so pay close , and write every word.

Loved to go to class to listen to lecture. Was very good and gives you everything you need for the test.

Definitely take your laptop to class if you have one and can type fast. Exams come mostly from lectures (no powerpoints, just her talking), but all the homework comes from the book so make sure you read if you want to pass those assignments. Not the easiest class I've ever taken but an A is definitely more than doable with a little effort.

Each class she provides a word list that she will lecture off of. She makes connections between history and life now. She is passionate about the material and allows for extra credit.

Wonderful lady. Lectures aren't TOO boring. Has somewhat of a monotone voice but very kind and very caring and understanding

Be prepared for notes but those notes will help you pass the tests if you pay attention. The test is only on notes and sometimes videos. We never use the book but you do need an access code for MyHistoryLab, because those assignments really help your grade. She goes slower in lectures but that is a good thing, more time to copy down lectures.

Took US History in high school? This is for sure a good class to take. The content is essentially the same. It's a simple and straight forward class with only 3 fairly easy tests (if you study). As far as Prof. Smith, she does her job well and offers several worthwhile extra credit opportunities. Just go to class, listen, and take diligent notes.

Great professor. No slides to go off of so everything is written from what she says. Therefore, you miss class won't pass unless you can get notes from a friend. Very nice and understanding though!!

roll is passed but attendance does not directly affect your grade. sweet professor, very understanding. not many assignments and are relatively easy. every class is a lecture with her just talking at you with no slides or anything.

Very nice lady! Lectures everyday, no daily assignments, revel assignments a month, 1day designated for completing assignment(class not mandatory this day) also class not mandatory on day before the test, but GO! To study w/class . Doesn't use book in class, but revel assignments come from the book (assignments on quiz let) test from notes/ videos

Very easy class, but make sure you do well on exams (75% of grade). Not very organized. She talks quickly, with no visual aid, so make sure you record the lecture or write down everything she says. Just study a couple hours the night before each exam, and go to class, and it's an easy A.

Great professor. Take good notes and you'll do fine.

This was an amazing course. the start of each unit she would give a list of words & then lecture around them. I made a quizlet based on the terms & just studied that & aced the tests. we watched a movie for a few classes. Tip though - take notes on a PC bc she lectures quickly. Easy tests. HW is online. Tested just on lectures though. interesting!!

She is very nice and willing to explain things in depth if you have questions. Class is all lecture based meaning if you missed class the notes will not be accessible online. Attendance was taken each class and extra credit is offered.

She was amazing! This class is so easy, all you have to do is take good notes in lectures in order to do good on the test. She explains everything to you and if you have a question, she will answer it. She goes a little fast but all you have to tell her is to slow down and she would try her best. I don't like history, but I loved this class.

Mrs. Smith really has a passion for History and teaching her students. She gives a list of words at the beginning of each note section that she will test on and you need to take notes based on those words. Her grades are Revel Quizzes (online, can use your online book, easy) and her tests. It is an interesting and easy course with minimal effort.

On the week of the test, you can pick what day you want to take it on. Gives a lot of study days. Attendance can bump you up if youre on the verge! Can find answers for the quizzes on quizlet. However, the test questions come from lectures

Not many grades but such a good professor. show up to class because all the test questions are from her lecture. take good notes though. tests are super easy if you just read the notes you took a couple times and they're multiple choice (she also gives out a ton of bonus points) super nice lady and highly recommend

If you're someone who needs a powerpoint or many assignments to do well in a class I wouldn't recommend taking her class. We only had 3 exams and a couple of quizzes. Every test is based off what she teaches in class, so if you don't show up you wont pass. She did give extra credit at the end though. Just show up, take good notes and you'll pass.

This class was super easy and clearly structured. The lectures are interesting and she goes slow enough that you have plenty of time to copy down all the notes, and the tests are EXACTLY the notes. Just show up, pay attention, take notes, and study the notes and it's an easy A.

Only have a few grades for the class which rely heavily on exams, but she gives multiple extra credit options and lots of review opportunities. She gives the class word lists to take notes on in the lecture and most test material comes from them. She is extremely understanding and tries her best to add crash Course and other fun videos as well.

She's great. I have her during the all online stuff and she has taken it well. She goes over the key words list and tells you what you need to know with a little bit of filler then you go and take the exam and that's that. She will admit when she has made a mistake grading something which is very nice. Recommend as a filler course!

Great professor! She lectures around her list of words and her test come straight from her lectures. You have to watch and take notes or you will not pass. I have always hated any type of history, but she made it interesting. I would def take her again.

Definitely recommend! Each week she gives a word list and lectures off of those words. The zoom calls were also recorded so if you missed one you can go back and watch it later. She also has bonus opportunities. Just take lecture notes, Watch videos she uploads, complete revel assignments (answers can be found online) and thats it. Overall, Easy A.

Smith's lectures are non-stop note taking, but her exams are quite easy if you study. Although her lectures can be tiring, the class is very interesting and she makes it easy to understand. Show up, take notes, study the key word list, and you will do great! She is very nice and I would definitely choose her as a teacher.

shes super sweet and tests are super easy if you study! shes really clear about what will be the on the test as well. 10/10!

Weekly lectures/videos, 3 exams (lockdown w/camera), 5 Revel assignments, and 6 small bonuses. Take good lecture notes, study, and you'll do fine. My only complaint is I felt like we didn't cover some questions on the exams, but others did better so maybe I'm just dumb. She wants you to succeed, is enjoyable, and is easy to reach. Same as HY102.

Weekly lectures/videos, 3 exams (lockdown w/camera), 5 Revel assignments, and 6 small bonuses. Take good lecture notes, study, and you'll do fine. My only complaint is I felt like we didn't cover some questions on the exams, but others did better so maybe I'm just dumb. She wants you to succeed, is enjoyable, and is easy to reach. Same as HY101.

I absolutely loved taking this class. Her lectures are always interesting, she provides additional resources, is extremely helpful if you have questions, and is all-around a wonderful professor. Some weeks there is more material to review, but if you watch the lectures and take notes, you'll do just fine. She is always available if you need help.

I had Professor Smith for HY101 and history was amazing in her class. Class is very lecture heavy and I loved her lectures. Would recommend studying week in advance if you want to do good. Taught from a word list and would go in depth. Does offer bonus opportunities. I would 100% take her again because her class was amazing. DO NOT SKIP HER CLASS.

The class was so easy. The class is mostly 1-2 quizzes every other week and we had 3 exams. With it being not so many assignments, you do have to do good on the exams or you will not pass the class with a decent grade. Overall, it was an easy A.