4.2

Mark Guerrieri

Political Science - Lansing Community College

4.2
Quality
2.4
Difficulty
86%
Would Retake
86
Reviews
4.2
Quality
2.4
Difficulty
4.2
Helpful
4.1
Clarity

86%

Would Retake

86

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official

5

61

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7

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10

What Students Say

Mark Guerrieri is an idiot

POLS201 - 1.0 rating

The absolute worst teacher i have ever had

POLS120 - 1.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

68%

Textbook Required

88%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

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Predicted Grade

A-

95% confidence
Based on 17 grades
Most common grades:
A (7)
A- (4)
A+ (4)
Grade Distribution
A(11)B(1)C(0)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(5)
Based on 19 reported grades
A: 7
A-: 4
A+: 4
B+: 1
Common Tags
Hilarious (4)
EXTRA CREDIT (4)
Clear grading criteria (3)
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS (2)
LOTS OF HOMEWORK (2)
GROUP PROJECTS (2)
Respected (2)
Inspirational (1)
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POLS205

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Reviews (86)
5.0
3.0
POLS120
Jan 20, 2006

Gives clear directions and expectations, interesting lectures, passionate about subject, funny, nice, gives good reviews and guidance before tests. Attend all his classes, take notes, study and read, and get a 4.0

5.0
1.0
POLS120
Jun 15, 2006

Before this class I didn't care for politics (with the exception of the Daily Show), but Guerrieri has a way of making it fun and interesting while you learned the course objectives. He is a little quirky, but very funny and interesting. Highly, highly recommended!

5.0
2.0
POLS120
Nov 27, 2006

This guy his a sweet teacher, he plays a lot of current event videos off the internet and he actually cracks some good jokes while teaching. Very good teacher!

5.0
1.0
POLS201
Dec 18, 2006

Mark was a great teacher. Class was easy and I learned quite a bit. There is a large portion of the class spent watching current events videos which was kind of boring.

5.0
2.0
POLS120
Dec 20, 2006

Really nice & FUNNY guy! DONT buy the book, you probably use it twice maybe. Lecture based with current event videos from the internet.There are 4 tests, 1 (200 pt) paper and a final exam! Really EASY class, I just studied the class notes I took and got a 4.0 in the class! Attendance is important & participation is voluntary.Highly recommended!

5.0
2.0
POLS120
Mar 14, 2007

he is a very nice professor. he makes his class interesting. he jokes during his lecture, but he goes so fast and there is no time for us to react. i think he is acturally a very funny guy. you can do good on test if you attend his classes. book can be helpful. i discovered that politics can be fun after taking this class with this professor

4.0
1.0
POLS120
Apr 23, 2007

I took this class as a hybrid, which is the best way to take it because you only have lecture once a week and you turn in assignments online with variable due dates. If you go to class once a week and pay attention that is all you have to do to get a good grade-no need for a book! The best part is that he made current events interesting!

5.0
1.0
POLS120
Apr 26, 2007

If your looking for a easy 4 point and don't want to buy another text book this is your class. Biggest advice just go to class and turn in your paper, and midterm, and you'll walk out of this class with a 4 point.

5.0
1.0
POLS205
Apr 30, 2007

Funny guy. Easy grade, fun and interesting. I felt that I learned quite a bit by taking this class. I would recommend it. Good teacher.

5.0
3.0
POLS205
Jun 14, 2007

The best lead faculty and professor at LCC. He helped me get an internship with the Speaker of the House (like may students). He cares deeply for his students. Teaching is clearly his passion. He is HOT!!!

5.0
1.0
POLSPOLS
Jul 17, 2007

One word sums him up: Awesome!!!

3.0
1.0
POLS120
Aug 6, 2007

Not very organized or structured. A lot of directions were unclear. Syllabus grading scale didn't follow the actual assignments in class. The review for the final was maybe 1/10 of what was on the final, and many typos on final. The class and work was easy and got a 4.0, but was disappointed with the professor.

5.0
1.0
POLS120
Aug 19, 2007

Professor Guerrieri was crystal clear in his syllabus and directions. I learned more than I ever dreamed about politics from Dr. Guerrieri. He did an excellent job preparing us for each of the exams.

3.0
3.0
POLS120
Nov 1, 2007

Okay class. Sometimes hard to understand. Paper & study guides are important.

5.0
2.0
POLS121
Dec 9, 2007

Mark is hilarious! You rarely use the textbooks, just take notes he provides in powerpoint slides. On test, if you write an answer that somewhat relates to the question, he'll give you full credit. He extended our deadline for term limits paper from mid Nov. until the the last day of class. He is AWESOME! Dont buy book, he emails powerpoint slides!

5.0
1.0
POL121
Dec 15, 2007

He is an amazing professor. If you go to class and show him you a re trying you will get a 4.0. He is halarious too! makes class fun!

5.0
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POLS201
Feb 5, 2008

FUN GUY, easy going, you don't need the book for the class, he emails you the powerpoint slides for each test!!,

5.0
2.0
POLS201
May 22, 2008

Great teacher. Sometimes hard to understand in lecture, but will bend over backwards to help you. Easy grading scale, more interested in your success than your technical grade.

5.0
1.0
POLS120
Dec 17, 2008

Best College Professor I have ever had , Makes Political Science Interesting, and is absolutly Halarious and you dont need the book. absolutly awesome class

5.0
2.0
POLS250
Dec 18, 2008

I took his Parties and Elections course and Dr. Mark is one of the BEST professor's I've ever had. He makes class fun and interesting. He cares about his students. Oh and girls, he's really nice to look at! *wink*

1.0
3.0
POLS120
Dec 18, 2008

I sure hope you folks like youtube because thats all you do in this class is watch videos. Exams are hard until you figure out what to study. You don't need the book.

1.0
2.0
POLS120
Dec 18, 2008

All you do is watch you-tube videos. He covers nothing in the class that is on the tests but then e-mails you the day of the test with a few things that you may or may not need to know. I found it impossible to get myself to go to class.

5.0
2.0
POLS120
Dec 18, 2008

Best Poly Sci prof I've ever had & I also attend MSU. No one brings the material to life through class lecture, news clips, & real world experience like Dr. Mark. We had interesting & helpful class discussions on current events related to course topics. We reviewed extensively for the exam. If you attend class & participate you will easily excel.

5.0
2.0
POLS120
Dec 18, 2008

Awesome professor! Before taking the class I was not interested in politics. Now I am a political junkie! He tied together: cool current events, relevant video clips, and terrific lectures related to the exam topic.

5.0
2.0
POLS120
Dec 18, 2008

Great professor! Before taking the class I was not interested in politics. Now I am a political junkie! He tied together: cool current events, awesome short video clips, and terrific lectures related to the exam topic.

5.0
2.0
POLS120
Dec 18, 2008

Dr. Mark Rocks! He changed my life. He encouraged me to run for poltical office after taking the course. If it wasn't for Dr. Mark I would not be where I am today.

5.0
1.0
POLS205
Dec 18, 2008

I participated in a government internship through Dr. Mark. It was a great experience that led to a paid position at the state capitol. I never would have had this opportunity without his connections and guidance.

5.0
1.0
POLSMANY
Dec 19, 2008

I have taken numerous classes with Dr. Mark because he is probably the best professor at LCC! He makes the class very interesting by playing videos that apply to the topic and relate it to current events. Tests are easy if you go to class and pay attention because he prepares you! Definitely recommend any and all of his classes! he is AWESOME!!!

5.0
1.0
POLS120
Apr 17, 2009

Hands down the best instructor I have ever taken,this guy keeps class interesting and has a sense of humor.DO NOT BUY THE TEXT BOOK you will not need it,he will go over everything you need to know in class.....TAKE NOTES.

1.0
5.0
POLS120
Mar 3, 2010

This teacher is terrible!!!! I took him because of all of the good reviews he got but he talks for 2 hours straight with no pause and we do nothing in groups and he doesnt pass out any papers. DO NOT TAKE HIM!!!!!!

5.0
1.0
POLS120
Mar 4, 2010

Awesome professor, he keeps class interesting,fun and he is very helpful. TAKE NOTES and you will get an A.

5.0
2.0
POLS120
Mar 5, 2010

Among the best professors LCC has to offer. He is witty, funny and VERY educational. If you take copious notes you will earn a 4.0. If you do not take notes you will most likely fail.

5.0
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POLS120
Mar 5, 2010

Among the very best professors LCC has to offers. He is: witty, funny and VERY educational. Political Science version of the Daily Show. If you take copious notes you will earn an 4.0. If you are not a note-take do not take this course.

5.0
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POLS120
Mar 5, 2010

Hilarious. 2 thumbs up. Way up. Take notes and you will do great.

5.0
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POLS201
Mar 5, 2010

HE ROCKS!

5.0
4.0
POLS205
Mar 5, 2010

Very well respected in the political community. I went from intern to paid legislative staffer in the State Capitol. I could not have done it without him.

5.0
5.0
POLS120
Mar 5, 2010

He is cross between Bill Maher, Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert. I have never absorbed so much political information in such a short period of time. He certainly holds your attention for 2 hours. If it is discussed in class you will see it on the exam.

1.0
4.0
POLS120
Mar 30, 2010

The absolute worst teacher i have ever had.i checked this before i took the course and he is nothing like described. Straight lecture for 1:50 minutes.no questions or group activities.I asked ten people in our class and they all said worst expience of college career.Does not stop talking and there is no break allowed.Worst expierience ever at lcc

5.0
2.0
POLS120
Mar 31, 2010

Dr. Mark is an amazing professor. His lectures are interesting and fun, NEVER boring. If you go to class and take notes it is almost impossible to not earn an A. Dr. Mark is by far the best professor at L.C.C.

5.0
3.0
POLS120
Apr 19, 2010

Among the best professors I had the pleasure of taking. I have taken political science classes at U of M-Dearborn (where he used to teach) and MSU. No professor can compare with Dr. Mark!

5.0
4.0
POLS120
May 7, 2010

Excellent instructor, highly recommend him!! Attend class, take copious notes, study them and you will do well. I would have liked more group interaction, but it didn't take away from the course. Really don't need book if you take good notes. He knows his stuff, he's funny and more than fair.

5.0
4.0
POLS120
May 7, 2010

Excellent instructor, highly recommend him!! He is fair, funny, and helpful. If you go to class and take copious notes you will do well. Book wasn't used much because lectures were very in-depth. Disappointed by lack of group interaction, but didn't take away from the course.

4.0
4.0
POLS201
May 11, 2010

Dr. Mark is awesome (and very goodlooking). he uses alot of current events in his class so keep your ears open. Exams can be tough if you don't keep up on the current events. DO NOT BUY THE TEXTBOOK! he does not use it in pols 201. class discussions are fun and interesting, follow his exams reviews carefully. and DO the final paper, its worth alot.

3.0
1.0
POLS120
Aug 15, 2010

lots of humor and current events, not so much academics.

5.0
5.0
POLS120
Aug 15, 2010

Clearly the best professor LCC has to offer. He combines Jon Stewart's style and charm with the science of politics. Alot of fun. Take notes and you will do very well. Not bad to look at either:)

5.0
2.0
POLS120
Oct 11, 2010

He is simply amazing. The best professor of my college experience. He inspired me to become a political science major and run for political office. He devotes a great deal of time and energy into helping each and every student succeed (inside and outside the classroom). A+

2.0
3.0
POLS120
Oct 11, 2010

He loves to hear himself talk, although he is not at all funny. To top it off he is not helpful in any way. Good luck if you take his class.

5.0
1.0
POLS205
Oct 12, 2010

Great prof!!!

5.0
5.0
POLS205
Oct 12, 2010

The Internship class changed my life!

4.0
2.0
POLS250
Oct 22, 2010

Awesome. I have worked on many campaigns. He has an encyclopedic knowledge of campaigns and elections.

5.0
5.0
POLS120
Oct 22, 2010

Funny and informative.

5.0
5.0
POLS120
Oct 23, 2010

The coolest and best dressed professor ever!!!

5.0
2.0
POLS120
Mar 30, 2011

He knows his stuff! I am not a politics buff by any means and I was slightly intimidated taking his class. He actually keeps me interested with the current events and lively conversation. Humor is a plus! Well a little easy on the eyes too. Yes his class does not break, but sometimes we were let out early. Its a two hour class what the problem?

5.0
1.0
POLS120
Jul 22, 2011

EASIEST "A" EVER! Seriously. I never opened the book one time ...

5.0
1.0
POLS120
Aug 2, 2011

Ladies and Gentlemen: Mark Guerrieri cares about the everyday student and understands that life issues (such as being hit by a car) do come up. Everyone says it's an Easy 'A' and they are correct, however you earn your A. Even if you hate politics, you have a new respect for them after taking the class. You walk away with something more than an A.

5.0
1.0
POLS120
Jul 12, 2012

I absolutely love Dr. Guerrieri! I am taking this online class now and he is fantastic. His class is very basic and easy to follow along, just stay on top of all the work. I actually used the textbook because it makes life easier but you don't really need it. He has quizzes every wednesdays which are easy. Overall a great prof! take this class!

5.0
2.0
POLS120
Dec 10, 2012

I took this class online and loved how simple it was to follow along! Each week is planned out the same so there are no surprises thrown into your already busy schedule. The units are very basic, which helped me going into this class not knowing much about politics. By far one of the best online classes I've taken!

5.0
1.0
POLS120
Grade: B+
Dec 31, 2014

Great teacher, talks a lot, lots of video clips and current events, breaks are now in teh class I read on here that there used to be no breaks.

1.0
5.0
POLS201
Grade: A-
Apr 22, 2015

Mark Guerrieri is an idiot. He never makes eye contact with you and does not update a grade sheet the entire semester, so you enter your final exam not knowing where you stand. No matter how many times I nicely asked him for a grade sheet he never gave me one.

5.0
2.0
POLS201
Grade: A-
Apr 25, 2015

He is a good professor who cares about his students. He knows the ins and outs of politics and political science. I highly recommend Dr. Mark for Political Science courses.

3.0
1.0
POLS120
May 4, 2015

This class was super easy. Dr. Mark is a great guy. He could be pretty confusing when it came to in class work, but he always helped when I asked. His tests are about what he says in his lectures not about what is in the book. As long as you take some notes you should be fine. My class got out about a half hour early almost every day.

5.0
1.0
POLS121
Grade: A
May 7, 2015

Would definitely take Mark again. Almost no reading required, offered extra credit for speakers in class. Two exams, department final and a 5 page paper were all that was required. Easy class, great teacher.

3.0
2.0
POLS120
Grade: A+
May 13, 2015

Professor Guerrieri is a great professor. I took this class online, and each seminar (every 2 weeks) was laid out the same way, so you always know what to expect as far as homework goes. The work was a little tedious at times, but it was an easy class and quite interesting!

1.0
5.0
POLS201
Oct 6, 2015

Barely ever makes eye contact Extremely impersonal When handing things back he says "last name beginning with" like he doesn't have the time or care to know you at all. Attendence is done with a piece of paper passed around the room and you write your name down, I highly doubt he knows anyone in this room. Would not take any class taught by him.

5.0
3.0
POLS120
Grade: A
Dec 4, 2015

I owe Dr. Mark a great deal. He was able to get me a great political internship at the state capitol. I never thought I would be a political science major until I took Dr. Mark's course. I know have a paid position at the State Capitol. I give him 2 thumbs up. Way up!

3.0
4.0
POLS120
Grade: A-
Dec 6, 2015

You will never know what's coming up on a test. Ever. He knows nobody by name and hands back tests by calling people to the front of the class. He is disorganized and it seems to be over worked. He is funny and interesting to listen too, but the book is a better teacher. He focuses on current events, which aren't on the final.

3.0
4.0
POLS120
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 8, 2015

Where do I start? Dr. Mark doesn't know anyone's name in our entire 20 person class, he failed to give study guides in a timely fashion for all 4 exams, unclear directions for the paper worth 20% of our grade, no study guide for the final(we were expected to write it ourselves from powerpoints in class) Just an overall lazy teacher.

5.0
1.0
POLS120
Grade: A
Jan 11, 2016

Prof. Guerrieri made this class a piece of cake. He made it very clear when things were due, how they were graded, and how you did. The quizzes are nothing to sweat over and if you do the reading the homework is easy to do. The hardest part of this class was the current events report, which have to be 3-4 paragraphs, and even that isn't that bad.

1.0
4.0
POLS120
Feb 3, 2016

Dr. Mark the worst professors I've ever had. He was so disorganized its shocking. Gradebook was never updated. Doesn't know anybody's names. Lectures bounce all over the place & he often lost control to political shouting matches between students. The paper worth 20% of your grade a joke & not in a good way. Take this class only as last resort

4.0
2.0
POLS120
Grade: A
Feb 7, 2016

Dr. Mark is a excellent professor. He encourages us to engage in critical thinking. He brings a huge number of current events related to the topic into class lecture. He uses several short interesting political clips during each lecture. He must spend many hours preparing for a current lecture for each class. He also wants to hear students in group

2.0
3.0
POLS120
Apr 12, 2016

Terrible Professor, very unorganized and unprofessional. He will not make eye contact with you as you talk. Also refuses to learn anyone's name in the class. Will not give you any information which is on the departmental final. A waste of time class, he gives you a lot of busy work which he says he grades, but never entered any of it.

1.0
5.0
POLS120
Grade: Rather not say
Apr 13, 2016

DO NOT TAKE A CLASS WITH MARK. He seems to have strict guidelines for assignments, but doesn't share them; I failed several assignments due to his failure to explain his expectations. He is unclear and disorganized. I spent nearly 30 minutes on every assignment just trying to find where I should turn them in. Info comes from textbook only.

5.0
4.0
POLS120
Grade: A-
Jun 9, 2016
Would take again

He is a nice person and a great professor. After taking POLS 120, he got me an awesome government internship. He is constantly updating lecture to make them current and timely. Two thumbs up!

4.0
4.0
POLS120
Grade: A
Nov 17, 2016
Would take again

Professor Guerrieri made learning very interesting. Everything I learned in the semester was important to take note of for the departmental final at the end of the semester. He responded to emails quickly and efficiently and had the students best interest in mind. He was clear on the grading criteria and gave really good feedback.

5.0
1.0
POLS120
Jan 10, 2017
Would take again

Online class with the typical workload but everything is super easy. All the quizzes have the answers online and your current event papers can be done quickly and easily get full credit. The final exam is just compiled of 60 questions of his quizzes and multiple choice. Very easy to talk to and very understanding. Highly respected and very smart.

Inspirational
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Clear grading criteria
1.0
3.0
POLS120
Grade: B
Feb 14, 2017
Wouldn't take again

This professor is very disorganized and seems like he has a lot on his mind. He passes around an attendance sheet but It doesn't seem like it matters because he doesn't know who you are. Don't bother with the book because everything is from the lecture, which he drones on or makes you watch endless clips.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
3.0
POLS120
Grade: A
Feb 19, 2017
Would take again

Dr. Mark is an excellent teacher. He truly wants his students to do well. He spends many hours updating his lectures each day. He encouraged me to do a State Capitol Internship. I changed my major to Political Science because of him.

Hilarious
EXTRA CREDIT
GROUP PROJECTS
2.0
2.0
POLS120
May 3, 2017
Would take again

Mark is a teacher who doesn't really care about stuff. It's a good class if you want something easy with minimal work to do. He gave me a 100% on my term paper when i wrote it 2 hours before it was due and was complete nonsense. Does not learn/know any of his students names all semester. Cool guy, love him.

5.0
3.0
POLS120
May 3, 2017
Would take again

I give him 2 thumbs up. Way Up!! He loves politics, extra credit and political internship. He is way connected politically!

EXTRA CREDIT
Hilarious
Respected
5.0
2.0
POLS120
May 5, 2017
Would take again

Highly recommend him!!! I took his online class and it was awesome. Easy assignments and very clear on his grading. He even gives extra credit. This was a great class to take online. He did't give an insane amount of work either. If you do the work you will get an A.

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Clear grading criteria
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
POLS120
Apr 3, 2018
Would take again

Awsome professor, it's so hard not getting a 4.0 in this class. Seriously, the easiest 4.0 i will ever get in college. You don't even need a book or study.

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
POLS120
Grade: A
Dec 4, 2018
Would take again

The most prepared Prof I have ever taken. He presents and reviews all the latest political news stories related to lecture. It make for great class discussions. He also invites great federal, state and local politicians to take questions from students in a press conference format. I highly recommend his classes!!!

5.0
1.0
POL121
Grade: A+
Jan 7, 2019
Would take again

Good prof, took class online. Lot of busy work, but its all easy. Easy 4.0 as long as you do the work. Didn't even buy textbook and learned a good amount.

1.0
4.0
POLS120
Jan 14, 2019
Wouldn't take again

He copy and pasted into discussion boards and has them all over the place. You dont know what goes where when due dates come. I asked for clarification on his reports, he provides articles and makes you cite them (twice?) in APA. Okay, but if the source is provided, what else is there to cite. Sought clarification and received one word responses

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
5.0
2.0
POLS120
Grade: A+
Feb 11, 2019
Would take again

Firm but Fair. 2 Thumbs Up. Dr. Mark Rocks!

Respected
Hilarious
GROUP PROJECTS
5.0
2.0
POLS120
Grade: A+
May 18, 2020
Would take again

Dr. Mark is my absolute favorite professor! I have taken three of his classes (one was online and the others were hybrid) and his expectations were very clear and fair for both. He knows his stuff and seems to be a kind person as well. Both classes required 2 assignments, 1 quiz, and 1 2 pg essay every 2 weeks, but these were all easy! 10/10!!!

Clear grading criteria
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

68%

Textbook Required

88%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A-

95% confidence
Based on 17 grades
Most common grades:
A (7)
A- (4)
A+ (4)
Grade Distribution
A(11)B(1)C(0)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(5)
Based on 19 reported grades
A: 7
A-: 4
A+: 4
B+: 1
Common Tags
Hilarious (4)
EXTRA CREDIT (4)
Clear grading criteria (3)
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS (2)
LOTS OF HOMEWORK (2)
GROUP PROJECTS (2)
Respected (2)
Inspirational (1)
Rating Trend

Declining

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Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

POLS205

5.0

(6)

POLSPOLS

5.0

(1)

POLS121

5.0

(2)

POL121

5.0

(2)

POLSMANY

5.0

(1)
+3 more courses
Difficulty by Course

POLS201

2.8

POLS205

2.5

POLS120

2.5

POLS250

2.0

POLS121

1.5

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