Wonderful teacher if youre an auditory learner that can take notes from a written outline.

He is extremely well prepared to class, loves what he teaches, and wants to engage his students into his discussions. He will never give an easy A to slackers, but is always willing to help any student who needs extra help. I would definitely recommend him if you are interested in learning.

He likes what he teaches and wants the students to praticipate in discussion. Gives out review sheet and you HAVE TO study for it. Essay questions on the tests. Final isn't accumulative. Take notes in class cuz he tests from his lectures. Choose 1 essay or project and its due the end of semester.

He is definately in to what he teaches. He tends to pace around a lot and it can be distracting. Even though attendance is not madatory if you do not show up you will fail. Take notes and study the review sheets he gives. Do not think about plagairising on the paper or project because he will fail you.

He is extremely helpful,i never thought i will be able to understand history because i never had no interest at all. He is always available for consultation. Just attend classes, do the review and one project/ essay. Definitely recommend him, will take him for history 2 again.

Took him for 2 histories, in both of them got A's! Very helpful!! Would recommend him! He is cute, too

If you planing to take a siesta during class forget it! Mr. Popowski will keep you awake during the whole class. He tends to pace around a lot and his voice can get very loud. Get ready to bring plenty of paper to take notes. Grammar and spelling are "pivotal" in his class. Get ready to loose serius grade points for misspelling. Recommended!

i really enjoyed his class. His tests are straight from his lectures but he also throws a lot of quizzes from the book. But i loved it, I aced every test , but you have to study his notes and make sure you are in class for lecture. He does tend to yell at pivotal points in his lecture though.

Very interesting Professor to listen to. He has a passion for History and that makes the lecture interesting. Very academically objective. Has his own opinions on topics but other opinions are very welcome.

I took him for both of my history cores over the summer. The dude is the best professor at Collin hands down. Go to class, listen and take notes and his class is not hard. He does right up review terms on the board everyday and every single one of those will be on the test so as long as you take notes on them you will be fine. You will enjoy him

Seriously good teacher. Tests are hard but he prepares you well. Watch your spelling on tests, if an answer is spelled wrong it's marked incorrect! Easy on the eyes. He looks like Ben Afleck!

You have to go to class! Never used the book and made a 98. Wants to help everyone and is fun to listen to.

Has only 3 tests that are not comprehensive. No essays on tests, just one paper due towards end of semester. Tends to get behind on readings and goes off on tangents at times. But overall good teacher that is really into history and likes teaching.

He was very into his teaching, which made me feel more interested in his class than an average history class. He does say 'right?' after every other word though, but it was surprisingly not irritating. Extra credit opportunities on quizzes are what brought me up to an A. I recommend him to my friends!

if you miss one day your screwed! he teaches without the book, but if you come everyday and take notes then you will make an a! very organized he def. knows his history. sometimes talks forever on subjects but def. not boring to look at!! personally i would take him during summer, when i had him in spring he made 50 mins go by like 500..

Took both of his classes and he is not really hard but very thorough. Tests aren?t very hard, but you have to study and be careful to spell answers correctly. Write down all the notes on the board and come to all the classes and you?ll get an A.

No attendance policy! 1 research paper, 3 exams including final, 5 quizzes. Helpful! Gives reviews...pretty long though. All note-taking(on board not ppt.), no book required. Can use laptops, no phones but not anal about it...Take him for easy A/B.

Great professor. Really nice guy, very helpful. No textbook. Go to class, take notes and you'll do great.

Awesome teacher!! All notes are hand written on the white board, kinda messy hand written, but all you have to do is ask him and he will fix it. **No text book required** 1 research paper, 3 tests, 5(easy)pop quizzes, and a final. If you take notes and study the test reviews you will make an easy A/B OH and he also gives a lot of 'bounus' points!

Great teacher, he is very helpful. Very nice and has great lectures. His notes are a little unorganized but he will clarify them if you ask. His test/quizzes are very verbous(has a lot of big words that are sometimes unnecessary) Other than that do the work and pay attention. Great teacher - highly recommended.

Mark Popowski is the best lecturer so far i hv met in my college endeavor. He knows his stuff and find interesting in teaching it. Extremely helpful if you contact him during his office hours incase you dont understand anything.Took him for both history and i will take him again.Highly recomemded.

I had him for both 1301 and 1302. He is incredibly kind and he didn't know me until I emailed him with a question one day and then he knew me and became very helpful. Not the easiest of classes, especially if you're bad at listening. Because all his classes are just lecture. No book. All you need is a notebook and a pen.

Professor Popowski sure does know a lot about History. I had him for History 1301 and 1302. He is very cool and is very helpful. His tests are 50 questions all multiple choice. He only requries one research paper that has to be 5-7 pages long. He doesn't use power points, he writes everything on the board so take good notes!

Best professor I have had at CCCC. He is intelligent but modest. He is so passionate about history and it makes you want to listen to his lectures. If you miss class you will fail, even though attendance is not required. He will help you if you ask him.

Impressively well versed in American history. Took him for both 1301 and 1302. Loved both classes. No text book. Tests are 10 fill in the blanks and 40 mulitple choice. Very wordy but understandable, especially if you go to class, take notes and study. Spelling counts. Research paper is easy. Very kind and approachable.

Good Lecture teacher. He writes everything on the board in outline format, WORST HANDWRITING ever! But other than that very well mannered man who knows what he is talking about. Can grade difficult.

Good teacher, totally recommend his class. You need to attend classes though. It's really interesting because we debate on the articles we have to read too.

Very smart guy! Loved the class! easy, if you go to class and pay attention. he doesn't require a book so his tests are based off of his lectures, tests are multiple choice and 1 essay is required, he also gives two extra credit oppourtites

Dr. Popowski is an excellent professor. SO smart and willing and open to help any student. Very passionate about what he teaches and easy on the eyes also ;)

He is the best history professor I ever had. He is really passionate about the subject which really helped me understand his perspective from history. Attendance is very important because his tests are straight from his notes. He also gives random quizzes throughout the whole semester. He gives extra credit and bonus points to help students out.

Very kind and understanding person. Just go to class and pay attention on what he says and thinks about the topic because he asks about his ideas in the tests. His extra credit assignment helps students bump their grade by a half letter grade. Pop quizzes are purely based on his notes, very easy if you listen to him carefully!

He is extremely intelligent and knowledgeable, and that shows in his lectures. Be sure to pay attention to his viewpoints & biases, because they will show up on the tests. Show up to class, pay attention, and study your notes and you should be fine. He's also very nice and will answer questions. Research paper required, and it isn't graded easily.

Prof Popowski is by far my fav professor at Collin, wish he would teach more courses! He is definitely passionate about what he teaches with his own interesting ideas and opinions, while also very understandng of students who might not agree. No book but take notes like nobodys business if you want an A!! And yes, he is pretty dang attractive.

he is a very nice and respectful guy and of course not a problem to look at either. it was great that there was no book needed. the fact that he spends too much time on student led discussions is questionable, but other than the ones you are responcible for you do not need to read them at all unless you just love history, which i dont.

If you are not interested in history, he will change your mind! Lectures are thought-provoking and he is passionate about all topics. If you attend class and take good notes on his lecture, you will definitely get an A on all the tests. I wish I needed another history credit because I would love to take another one of his classes.

Alot of people say his class is really hard and he is unclear but thats only if you dont pay attention. His test are long like paragraph questions but they are easy if you show up and write down what he has on the board. Overall i think hes great. Dont let the bad reviews discourage you from taking him he isn't that bad.

LoL, all these people complaining about his length of questions on test... in truth they are long but not hard honestly really not tough at all... no text books only lectures has a bit of an accent but funny is an awkward sense also smartest guy you'll come across knows tonz of knowledge on the subject and is always helpful as well as down to earth

I went to SMU, so i know something about good proffesors. Mr. Popowski is as good as they come. He is brilliant and enthusiastic. Dont have to buy a textbook. There are articles provided, but the readings will not be on the test. However, you should still read them, as they are an excellent selection. If you attend class, you will do well.

Tests are long, but not hard. Rest well, and use process of elimination where necessary. No text book, which is great. Very easy going guy. Student led discussions are easy points.

The teacher is very helpful to you when you need more clarity on things. He does talk A LOT, but if you come to class regularly and listen you will be fine. The tests aren't hard if you have come to class and listened and most of the answers are right there when he elaborates on something he said.

Amazing teacher! Most history classes are just powerpoints and colorful anecdotes but this guy asks his students about the philosophy of history, i.e. "Why do we study history, etc." He's writes on the board and there are a lot of student-led discussions but you will never use the book, although it doesn't hurt to look at it.

Great Teacher. If you show up to class you will get an A. Never studied for the class and made a 51/50 and a 45/50 on the first and second tests respectively. He is very enthusiastic and his class was one I actually enjoyed.

Excellent professor. Superb lecture style with fascinating commentary on aspects of history rarely explored in entry level courses. Made U.S. History seem exciting and grades fairly. Three exams and one research paper. Not hard, but attendance is crucial. Take his class.

By far the best professor I ever had! He is as brilliant as he is compassionate! He even writes on the syllabus "I WANT TO HELP YOU!" Just pay attention, ask questions, and you will come out with an A. He is very passionate about the subject he teaches, and he is very good at it! He is truly a wonderful human being! TAKE HIS CLASS!

had him for maymester. totes recommend him! he is sooo super cute (: no textbook, just take notes on everything he writes on the board and says. got over a 100 cause of extra credit quizzes and hundreds on the two tests. all i did was read over my notes. there is also a research paper and articles you have to read. TAKE HIM. GO TO CLASS. too cute.

I am only 1/2 way through the fall semester when writing this. Yes, he is pretty cute but he is also kinda awkward in how he delivers his lectures. He paces, he refers to notes, and he yells a bit to stress important things. There is one research paper where you decide the topic to write on. I am sure he is a sweet person, just an awkward speaker.

He is such a great professor and is incredibly passionate about the subject. His tests are EXACTLY like his lectures, all you need to do is show up and take notes. He also doesn't require you to buy a textbook since all of the information for his tests come straight from his lectures. Honestly one of the best professors I've ever taken.

He is a great teacher and loves what he teaches. If you pay attention and take notes during his daily lectures, you will do fine on the total of 3 exams. One essay/research paper. Gives a lot of possible bonus points, and is really sweet. Attendance is not mandatory but what he lectures every day is on the exams.

He's really helpful and he makes the history sound really interesting. His tests require allot of reading but if u listen in class you'll be fine. He also gives a good amount of extra credit.Best of all, you don't need to waste money on a stupid book. Everyone should take his class.

Excellent professor. Beyond superb lecture style. He approaches history from an advanced position rarely explored in entry level courses. Makes all history classes seem exciting and grades fairly. Three exams and one research paper. Not hard, but attendance is crucial. Wish he taught more history classes that I could take.

He is as hyper as he is cute, he always has a cup of coffee in his hand. He is not the worst teacher I have ever taken and he definitely knows his stuff, it's just that his lectures can get scattered brained because he is so hyper. He is not difficult, the two exams and final are easy of you attend class pay attention and take notes.

Awesome professor! The tests are based directly from his lectures in class, so showing up is extremely helpful. He gives 3 exams including the Final, as well as an easy essay.

Really great guy, you can tell how passionate he is about what he does. The only trouble I had was paying attention because he just writes on the board. Tests are pretty easy if you come on a daily basis and listen to what he has to say, although they do get a little wordy. Great professor that's really cute.

Good guy he knows his stuff. Just go to class listen to him and you will understand on his tests. People would skip because its an easy class but if you just go to class its very simple. Take him hes good.

Good Professor. History is as boring as it gets, but he makes it somewhat interesting. Attendance is crucial as most of the important info is through his lectures (has horrible penmanship though: handwriting is barely legible). Textbook isn't needed. 2 exams, 1 research paper or essay, and 1 assignment on course readings.

He is a great professor. When he gives you the test review with keywords, study all of those and you will get an A.

He makes history very interesting and fun! Of course, his writing is a bit dirty, but whose isn't? Just gotta attend his classes, ask questions, take notes, and you will be fine.

First of all, VERY different history class. Theoretical and philosophical-different approach. BUT GIVE HIM A CHANCE. Don't drop the class on 1st day; I almost dropped this class, I am glad I didn't. Interesting and very passionate. Longest multiple-choice exam, but if you went to lectures and listened-you will do well. Don't buy/borrow the book.

He is a nice guy but is a not good teacher. His teaching methods aren't clear

he can be sort of scatter brained at times but he is a very easy teacher

Super nice guy and you can tell he really knows what he is talking about! 2 tests, 1 easy reading assignment, 1 paper, and a multiple choice final. Only issue is that his handwriting is hard to read and he writes his notes on the board. Ridiculously easy!!!

Almost too smart. You have to get past his constant motion to be able to listen to what he is saying. He is all lecture, with occasional class questions. His grading makes it almost impossible to fail. All the tests are based on his opinion given in his lecture. If you don't show up you'll fail. But if you do, easy A.

I took Doctor Popowski's class over a month long summer course and it was by far the most interesting history class I have ever taken. Doctor Popowski is very knowledgeable, holding a PhD and having previously published books. Tests are long (80 questions) and is entirely over the lecture. Go to office hours, he loves to help out students.

Prof Mark is intelligent and knows his stuff, good nature but not a good teacher, he is hyper on coffee, constant ramble and moving, flight of ideas, doesn't give good grades, test are on his opinions, jumps from topic 2 topic, learning not fun here. I had no other teacher alternative, should be last on list beside this no complaints, hope it helps

Professor Popowski is an intelligent dude. He keeps his lectures interesting, however they are extremely long (50 minutes). Make yourself known in class and he will help you with a lot of stuff. Go to class and listen to his lectures and you will get an A in the class.

One of my favorite professors ever. All you have to do in this class is listen. I find this easy, for everything he goes over is interesting. If you listen and take notes (which he literally either draws on the board or hands you himself) you just refer to those and pass all the tests with flying colors. Love his class, retook him again.

He is a good teacher. Attendance is not mandatory but necessary to pass. His tests are based on his opinion and what he said in class. As long as you pay attention in class and do the assignments, easy A. Just one essay.

If you want a class that involves memorizing facts and reading a textbook and knowing pointless dates, do not take this class. If you are interested in the philosophy of History and a course designed to inspire new thoughts, take this class. Tests are NOT hard. Minimal assignments. One paper. This course is amazing (that's the truth)!!

Mr. Popowski is a really great professor, but the only thing he does is lecture which makes the class boring. He's also kind of awkward, but getting group discussions going will make the class more enjoyable. He's an easy grader, and the tests are easy and you don't need the book. If you just show up and take notes, you'll pass.

Most interesting teacher for someone who is a fan of history. If history doesn't interest you , you probably will not appreciate his class to the level I did. No memorization just pay attention to lectures and participate. Easy A

Oh, where do I begin? Popowski is OVERQUALIFIED to teach history 1301, and the first couple of days is more philosophy than History. Personally, I loved it. I participated in every discussion, attended every class, and I received an "A." If you do the same, then the same grade awaits. For the people who dislike philosophy, I would choose otherwise.

Popowski is definitely one of my favorite professors. He is super quirky, but really knows his stuff. DO NOT buy the textbook. It is "for enrichment" but you won't use it once. There is only one essay required and it's at the end of the class; it's supposed to be 5-7 pages, but with all that he gives to work with, it's super easy

This man is amazing. He gives some of the most intriguing lectures yet to find in any other class. Very engaging, thought provoking, and interesting history classes. Must show up to class and listen to his opinion though on the subject matter.

Popowski is extremely intelligent. There are a total of 6 grades for the entire semester, so if you show up and listen you will pass.

This is not dates and names. He teaches concepts on historical development, philosophy of history. This is not a rote memorization course. Pay attention and engage, take good notes, and try to enjoy his quirkiness. His syllabus is intimidating but he's chill and I always enjoy seeing what he wears to class. Definitely knowledgeable in his field.

So truth is, you can skip this class and still pass, BUT if you just go to class you can VERY easily make an A. It's almost like he's challenging you to challenge yourself. Few grades but easy A's if you go to class and listen. Nobody does the readings which is annoying. Most tests and papers get pushed back. Usually a nice curve on the tests.

He's very passionate about what he teaches but he never stays on topic. His lectures are very hard to follow and the attendance is not needed. You can pass this class easily but probably won't learn anything.

I'm taking my 2nd class with him. You don't need the book but definitely attend class, his exams are based directly from the lectures. He is an easy grader, just wants you to think about history in a philosophical sense. His thoughts and lectures are scattered making it hard to follow, but take good notes and you'll easily pass the exams.

He's an awesome professor. He can drone, but he does little nerdy jokes every now and then. My class hardly talks, so you can see him a little disappointed, but overall, great teacher. Very few assignments, and historical philosophy. He makes you think, instead of memorizing dates.

So, I've had prof. Popowski twice now (HIST1301 & 1302), and can definitely say that he is great at what he does. Never seen a man teach this enthusiastically before. Classes are entirely lecture-based over the "course readings" (posted online) and student participation makes a world of a difference. Tests are primarily over the lecture material.

Although it is lecture heavy, he makes you think outside the box. He is one of the best history professors I have come across. Doesn't give a lot of assignments, gives great feedback and shows genuine interest in what you have to say. Pay attention, put in some effort and you will be rewarded. Truly great professor, would definitely take him again!

This professor was great. He respects students and is always available to help. I would recommend.

His tests are based off what he says in class. Recommend you write everything that's on the board and expand on it in your notes. All you have to do is pay attention and you'll get a good grade.. so don't skip class. Seriously.. pay attention in class. He's very passionate about history and respects what you say in class.

Popowski is a pretty good professor in my opinion. His class is more of a philosophy class than a history class. Do not expect to learn facts and dates in this course. Lectures and tests are heavily opinion based but are still relatively easy to follow. Popowski's thoughts can be a little unorganized at times but I would still highly recommend him.

This class is easy to ace if you show up and take notes. Professor Popowski approaches history from a philosophical standpoint rather than just throwing out names and dates, which I found refreshing. Attendance is not mandatory but it is essential to succeed - and his discussions are engaging and interesting. I would take him again :-)

Overall great guy, looks at history from a relatively objective standpoint. Really goes into the philosophy of history and those who helped shape it. Would highly recommend, suggest showing up to most if not all classes as his tests are more about what he specifically says in class rather than material covered.

Taken this professor multiple times and highly recommend! Western Civilization II was a great class everyone should take, very informative. Engaging readings are assigned each week to stimulate conversation in-class. Lectures cover a lot of ground quickly while being coherent. Grades on 3 tests, one paper, and a singular reading assignment.

Take his class he is awesome.

Easy A in this class .

He is so kind and he is an easy history professor.

Do yourself a favor and sign up for the class he is one of the best History professor at Collin.

Popowski is pretty good professor. His class is more of a philosophy class than a history class. Lectures and tests are heavily opinion based but are still relatively easy to follow. I would recommend him cause you can get a easy A if you work on it. It is not a difficult class and he is very respectful.

One of the easiest classes I have ever taken in college. Did not study for either tests and made A's on both. He is a very caring guy who loves history and could talk about it for days. Don't expect this to be like a normal history class. Take him.

I took prof Popowski for a maymester and summer 1 course and he is the best. If you don't come to class you WON'T pass. I typically do not enjoy history classes but they way he explains everything is so interesting because he goes over little details that most professors don't think about. Pls take his class!! he is so passionate about history

I feel like the ratings previous to mine are pretty accurate. This professor is very nice and undoubtedly passionate about the subject. He basically speaks the whole time and goes over our assigned readings during class. He gets a little disorganised and frantic, but overall I don't regret taking him. Good option for a history professor!

*Philosophy* of History. He's equally awkward and articulate but incredibly knowledgeable about history. HOWEVER, he's not going to really discuss the philosophy of the era you're in. He's basically proselytizing his take on it. Tests are what goes on in class :"Did I say this or this?" The class was EASY for me, but I can be hard for others.

Best professor ever

You don't really have to do anything except show up and pay attention. IF you know what his lectures cover then you will pass the class. it's that simple. Lots of reading "required" but I hardly read anything assigned since it was not graded and I still pass with flying colors. His lectures are interactive and more of a conversation with students

Insightful and charismatic. His Western Civilization class comes from a philosophical approach and was entirely lecture-based but was engaging. The semester consisted of only 4 exams which were very straightforward (he posts reviews and outlines of his lectures, which the exams are based on), two discussions, and a 5 page research paper.

SO this is a great choice for an online history class. His guidelines are very straightforward and he will clarify if you don't understand the syllabus. There is a lot of reading to do. There is one paper to write which there is more than enough time. As long as you read the readings posted for lecture and textbook you will pass easily.

First, I want to say that I got an A in the History 1302 class I took with Professor Mark Popowski and it was the 5 week accelerated semester, so I can't compare it with someone who takes a full 16 week course. This class was all about out interpreatations on our thoughts and interpretation on what influences historical development and took a deep

Great professor, I would have gotten an A if I did all my assignments. He made history enjoyable. Very easy to talk to and cares about the students success. The lectures made the prereads easy to understand. Test are all multiple choice and wordy so the first text was difficult because I was overwhelmed with exam. Read all material for class and it

He is extremely consistent with timing - weekly quizzes, but they aren't difficult if you pay attention. He expects you to think about things, so it isn't all memorization of dates and names. He's funny and engaging and extremely knowledgeable on his subjects and obviously really likes teaching.

Dr. Popowski is an incredible professor. Some comments say he teaches "HIS opinion, not History." This shows they don't understand what it means to be a historian - which is fine. But it's not right or wrong like math. If you get a degree in History, you'll learn the discipline is about making a claim/argument, and backing it up with evidence.