2.8

Melanie Young

Political Science - University of Nevada Las Vegas

2.8
Quality
3.3
Difficulty
37%
Would Retake
121
Reviews
2.8
Quality
3.3
Difficulty
2.8
Helpful
2.8
Clarity

37%

Would Retake

121

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official
121 total ratings

5

23

4

27

3

15

2

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1

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What Students Say

She is the worst teacher I have had from Nevada and from New York combined

PSC100 - 1.0 rating

Do not take this class

PSC100 - 2.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

56%

Textbook Required

32%

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B+ (10)
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Based on 75 reported grades
A: 19
B+: 10
B: 8
A-: 7
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Get ready to read (21)
Tough Grader (18)
Lecture heavy (13)
Tough grader (13)
Participation matters (12)
LECTURE HEAVY (10)
LOTS OF HOMEWORK (8)
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Reviews (120)
5.0
4.0
POS101
Apr 1, 2004

Shes tough but also fair, very helpful. You had better know how to write for her class! Stickler on specifics especially on papers. Tests can be tricky, use the study guide! Very cute. She does not put up w/ cell phones and talking,[good!].

4.0
2.0
POS100
May 14, 2004

teacher was clear & understanding.. if you take pos 100.. take it online =) was pretty easy..

4.0
4.0
POS101
May 23, 2004

Not very helpful if you don't have a grasp on the history of NV. I moved here from another state and the first day she gave us a quiz on the history of NV that was 10% of our grade. Class is boring and the notes you take have nothing to do with the test

3.0
5.0
POS101
Jun 15, 2004

makes the subject harder than it is, with the vagueness of her test answers. A class i thought was easy, I struggled to pass. She gives you a study guide with 80 terms, and turns around and uses 15 on the test. If you can get Simich

2.0
5.0
101
May 3, 2005

She complicates everything. I took it online and barely passed. It was the lowest grade I have ever gotten. (I am a Junior).

5.0
1.0
PSC100
Dec 1, 2006

Prof.Young is fun friendly and animated. She knows her subject well. She is very flexible with her students. Kind and very easygoing. If you like Nevada history and Politics this class is for you eventhough it is required for all majors. The level of easiness is great. She give many opportunities to make up points. Great Work!

4.0
4.0
PSC101
May 16, 2007

She was awesome. Really helpful. Tests were really hard, but she'll work with you on them. GO TO CLASS!!!!! If you miss class then its pretty hard to catch up, and stay caught up with textbook reading!! Great Professor!

5.0
1.0
PSC100
Nov 9, 2007

Took 4 week, 1 credit course on Friday mornings. She was a great teacher w/good discussions. Incredibly knowledgeable about many political science things and history in general. All multiple choice tests.

5.0
4.0
PSC100
May 25, 2008

This class I took the 5 week version. It is fast. You have a quiz every week and its 10 questions 25% of final grade. You have one paper that is 25% of your grade. Final is 50 questions 60% of your grade. However the final is 75% of the questions you have already seen on the quizzes. I got A paper, A's quizzes and B on final, Final grade B.

5.0
2.0
PSC100
Jun 3, 2008

This teacher is great. I took it over the summer for just a week. It was the best. There was a quiz everyday over the material covered the day before. She gives a study guide and the final is the exact same questions. There is a paper thats super easy. Just do it and you'll get an A. She's not out to get you, and wants you to do well.

4.0
3.0
PSC101
Jul 7, 2008

Immensely study off the study guides and know every part of the essay questions and this class will be easy. Good professor and understanding of her students situations.

5.0
1.0
PSC100
Oct 24, 2008

She is very helpful. She is always there for her students. I just love being in her class.

5.0
1.0
PSC100
Dec 4, 2008

Great teacher, easiest class i've had this semester! =) All the materials are basically preped for you online so as long as you actually do the study guides it's a breeze.

5.0
2.0
PSC100
Feb 13, 2009

Very efficient and knowledgeable instructor; she showed all the hallmarks of someone who has actually been taught how to teach. She made a boring subject easy to understand. Her class also used the current ballot initiatives (pre-election Oct 08) to further understand the state versus federal constitutions. It was an extremely helpful class.

5.0
2.0
PSC100
Feb 16, 2009

I took the 5 wk class and we had a 10 ? quiz each week, one essay, and a final. Young was a great professor, and she somehow made the boring subject relatively interesting. If you take good notes in class and use her quiz/final study guides its really easy to keep up. She seems really knowledgeable about the subject too- definitely recommend.

1.0
5.0
PSC100
May 7, 2009

This teacher failed me after I had received 10/10 on the quizzes, a 98/100 on the paper. All because of her stupid final exam. Do NOT take her course or you will see the same fate

4.0
2.0
PSC100
Oct 26, 2009

In this 5 week class you have 3 quizzes (she drops the lowest one), 1 paper (2-3 pages) and a final. It's all pretty easy as long as you stay on top of the reading (short but dense; you'll read the whole book) and pay attention during her lectures. Being a 2.5 hour class, it can become boring but she does a decent job of keeping things interesting.

4.0
3.0
PSC101
Nov 11, 2009

If you read the book and then attend her course you will doing really well. I only did that for half the semester and still got a B+ but if you don't read and don't attend lecture good luck. She is also very friendly and knows a lot about her subject.

5.0
1.0
PSC101
Nov 11, 2009

Very good teacher! Extremely easy information, no reason you can't get an A in her class. Just be sure to come to class, participate and take notes. Book is easy to understand and she gives study guides for exams. No homework, no assignments. Only 3 exams and they are not cummulative. Great teacher, take her!

4.0
3.0
PSC101
Nov 18, 2009

Boring teacher, know's her stuff though. I have her in a large class and you can barely hear her in the back, make sure you study for the tests, if you come to class and study hard you will be fine, and read the text, something i did not do.

5.0
4.0
PSC101
Mar 15, 2010

Very good, simple class. It's easy: go to class. Download the final reviews for each of the 3 tests. Every time she repeats a sentence, find the category on the review that it corresponds to and write it down verbatim.It really is easy extremely simple! Just listen for her repeating a sentence very slowly. Also, get participation points!!! B=A.

4.0
2.0
PSC101
May 1, 2010

She knows her material! You'll be more successful if you use your book(s). Write down anything she repeats/emphasizes (chances are, it'll be on the test). She's very friendly & pretty funny. Class participation = extra credit. She HATES people who leave in the middle of lecture; it's rude.) I had no essays because of the large class size. (100+)

2.0
5.0
PSC100
Oct 31, 2010

rediculously hard class for one credit, this is a 100 level class performing at a 400 level class. ps- it was online and should have been easier!!! and i am a 4.0 gpa student....

3.0
3.0
PSC100
Nov 12, 2010

Took on online. Fairly easy (use her final exam guide for the quizzes/exam & make sure that info is easy to find). Posted grades fast (comments on paper weren't as helpful). Lectures are recorded & PowerPoints provided. The only chapter from the Bowers text that I really needed to know for a quiz/exam was the 1 on civil liberties (others in vids).

4.0
1.0
PSC100
Dec 30, 2010

Easy A. You just need to read the textbook, watch online videos and take weekly quizzes. There were also two essays on pretty familiar topics. Many questions on the final are same as the weekly quizzes.

5.0
1.0
PSC100
May 29, 2011

This 5 weeek course is easy on time. Weekly readings,watch online videos and take notes, weekly quizzes & 2 papers to write, take final - which is mostly the last set of reading and previous quiz questions. Take this course!

3.0
5.0
PSC101
Aug 27, 2012

Hard! her tests are unfair and not what you study!

4.0
5.0
PSC100
May 13, 2013

Class was hard for a one credit class. I took the class online. Four 10 question quizzes - only 15 minutes to complete, and one chance. Quiz questions came mostly from online video lectures. One paper to complete, no less than 700 words. Final was the easiest. Print out all the quizzes, as there were a lot of duplicate questions.

1.0
5.0
PSC100
Grade: B+
Feb 21, 2014

Melanie was awful & her online course was very difficult for a 100 level. We had to read 2 chapters a week, write a paper, participate in discussion posts, and take a comprehensive final. Her videos are mandatory to watch because she quizzes on those lectures rather than the text; moreover, she was very monotone and I had to ensure 14 hours of it.

2.0
5.0
PSC100
Feb 21, 2014

The worst online class I have taken in college. Although this is a one-credit course at a 100-level, it is extremely difficult and acts, as another person said previously, like a 400-level course. She provides no feedback on assignments and her page is very disorganized. Her videos are help; however, very monotonous... I regret taking the course.

4.0
4.0
PSC100
Apr 15, 2014

Not very easy for a one credit class. Weekly discussion posts, weekly quizzes, one paper and a final exam. The quizzes are what matter a lot! Don't slack! Final exam is mostly the quizzes so make sure to print them out. Videos lectures are boring but important to listen to. Not very fun at all. Clear instructions though.

1.0
5.0
PSC
May 9, 2014

This is the worst online course I have ever taken. Awfully strict professor who teaches the only online course with no flexibility. I regret taking this course, it was a stressful headache. It is impossible to do well in this course; luckily it is only 5 weeks.

3.0
4.0
PSC100
May 10, 2014

If you are able to choose another professor for this one credit course, I suggest doing so. While Dr. Young was clear in what she expected, the workload was ridiculous for a one-credit class. The questions on the quizzes were sometimes created to trick you, and you have to watch the video lectures and listen in detail to pass with a decent grade.

3.0
4.0
PSC100
Sep 11, 2014

Prof. Young really knows her stuff! She provided us with videos and powerpoints to help us study (not to mention reading 2 chapters per week). It's a lot of information to study for a 1 credit class. I have to do more in this class than some of my 3 credit courses. Quizzes are tricky since you get 15mins to recall key points from 25 pgs of reading.

2.0
5.0
PSC100
Nov 1, 2014

Do not take this class. The quizzes are a joke - you have 15 minutes to answer 10 difficult questions from reading, useless powerpoints, and video lectures. I got F's on two of these quizzes. The final exam (60 ?'s) was due on a school holiday. There was no feedback on discussions or writing assignments. One student even sent out a SOS message.

1.0
5.0
PSC100
Grade: B
Feb 20, 2015

When reading the reviews for this class I was super worried, and that was for a good reason. THIS WAS RIDICULOUS. I worked my butt off every week and would still get mediocre grades after watching lectures, slides, taking notes, and reading. I don't know where she came up with the questions. The lectures were drawn on and non informative.

1.0
5.0
PSC100
Grade: C-
Feb 20, 2015

DO. NOT. TAKE. THIS. CLASS. It is five weeks long and will require more work than all of your other classes. This is the heaviest work load of a class I have ever had at UNLV. She is also a huge b word if you email her with questions. All of her lectures are via youtube and she has the most monotone annoying voice in the world. You will die.

2.0
5.0
PSC100
Grade: C-
May 6, 2015

This is the second time I've taken this class with, unfortunately, the same professor. She is a really hard grader, especially for a 100 level course. Seriously.... if you're able to pick a different professor, DO IT. I have 6 other classes I'm taking this semester and not one was as difficult or strictly graded as this 1 credit course.

2.0
5.0
PSC100
Grade: D-
May 8, 2015

The power points do not include anything specific and tests have very specific questions that extremely difficult to answer. There is too much work for a one credit class. The final is extremely tough even if you study and complete the review sheet. It has detailed questions.

5.0
2.0
100
Grade: A
May 8, 2015

After reading the reviews for this class I was terrified, but it really isn't that bad! Expect to watch the lectures every week & take notes during it. Some quiz questions can be tricky, but if you pay attention to the lecture you will be fine. Review the quiz answers as many of these questions will be on the exam. Discussions are easy too!

3.0
3.0
PSC100
Grade: A-
May 19, 2015

Listen folks, all you have to do in this class to do well is watch lectures and take notes. I didn't buy the textbook let alone read it and I got an A-. Everything is online so for the quizzes and final YOU CAN USE YOUR NOTES. It's not that hard. Sure there's weekly writing assignments but just show a little original thought and you'll be fine.

5.0
2.0
PSC100
Grade: A-
Sep 11, 2015

This class is required to UNLV. So accept that fact and get over it. It is NOT a hard class. Watch the lectures. Take notes with the power points. Read!! Follow the directions of the syllabus! Post your discussions and reply to others. You will do fine.

2.0
5.0
PSC100
Sep 20, 2015

Even doing everything supposedly needed to do well in this class, such as read, watch lectures, take notes etc., I still failed multiple quizzes and did not do well in the class. This is a requirement for almost all UNLV students, and it is ridiculous that a teacher would make a 1 credit class that is not relevant for most majors so difficult.

4.0
2.0
PSC100
Grade: A+
Oct 29, 2015

Online, 5 weeks 4 quizzes (10?-15min). 4 weekly discussion ?s (+2 responses). 1 paper (summary of radio clip). Write down word for word video lecture, review, A on quiz. Hardly used textbook (2-3 ?s at most). Final (60?-90min) 35% of grade, review all lectures & study sheet, easy A. Exam ?s straight from video lectures, no tricks, very thorough.

3.0
2.0
PSC100
Grade: A+
Mar 31, 2016

The class overall is not too difficult. As long as you watch the lectures and pay attention, or even just skim the book, you should be fine on the quizzes and test. However, she has the most boring monotone voice I have ever heard. I fell asleep almost every single time I watched the lectures. Just remember to turn in work and you'll get an A/B.

1.0
4.0
PSC100
Grade: Not sure yet
May 31, 2016
Wouldn't take again

If you are taking the 1 credit class, take it over the weekend if you can. Do not waste your time on the 3 week online course. Some easy quizzes if you study but some very detailed. You have to read and grading is subjective based on discussions. Melanie Young has been teaching this a long time so she has fine tuned this class with so much info.

5.0
1.0
PSC100
Grade: A
Jun 1, 2016
Would take again

I was terrified of this professor because of the comments on here but took her anyways. The comments are completely wrong. The class is very easy. The modules are time consuming for a one credit class but she gives an outline of questions to answer for each section and those are what the quizzes and discussion are based on. Not hard at all.

1.0
5.0
PSC100
Jun 1, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Melanie Young is a horrible professor! I took her for a summer online class and she grades way too hard and for a one credit class, she excepts to much! She dose not care about students passing or failing her class and the quizzes you take every week are timed and are based off of the readings that are long, her online lectures that are long !

1.0
4.0
PSC100
Sep 29, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Terrible. Don't take it. So much work for a 1 credit class that doesn't even matter. I'd rather take an in person class than sit there through her monotone vague online lectures. If you do take it, speed up the videos so you don't die by the end

Tough Grader
TEST HEAVY
LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
2.0
PSC100
Grade: A-
Oct 12, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Might be the worst professor at UNLV. Has no drive to teach which is why she's teaching online. Does not reply does not help and will not allow you to work on anything she has failed to explain. Get ready to fight for a good grade by yourself she has no love for what she does and will abandon you to save yourself.

Tough Grader
Participation matters
3.0
4.0
PSC101
Grade: B
Nov 23, 2016
Wouldn't take again

The lectures can get pretty boring. Definitely take notes in class (what she writes on the board is always important). Absolutely make a study group or at least get study buddy. The study guide she provides online is extremely helpful, but it takes a lot of time to cover everything on it, so don't wait until the last minute!

Get ready to read
Participation matters
LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
4.0
PSC100
Dec 8, 2016
Wouldn't take again

She is the worst teacher I have had from Nevada and from New York combined. She takes her one credit course as serious as a four credit. Im confused as to why she even has a 3.3 rating. Her class has been the most stressful class I've taken, biggest waste of time and money in my almost 22 years of living.

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
5.0
PSC100
Grade: B+
Dec 9, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Honestly, she is one of the worst professors I have ever met. If you take the online class get ready for a mouth breathing video everyweek. She does not post detailed lecture notes just awful videos. It truly is the worst - hopefully you are an audio learner.

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
SO MANY PAPERS
1.0
4.0
PSC100
Grade: Not sure yet
Feb 16, 2017
Wouldn't take again

I have had to take this class twice because she is such a tough grader. The worst part is that even when you try to correct yourself on the next discussion post she still gives you a low grade. After each exam you cannot find out what exactly you got wrong only what your score was.

Tough Grader
1.0
1.0
POS100
Grade: B
Feb 21, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Gives very little feedback on assignments, and doesn't inform about mistakes or why the grade was assigned.

Tough Grader
TEST HEAVY
4.0
1.0
PSC100
Grade: A+
May 15, 2017
Would take again

TBH this class was so easy. All you have to do is take notes and make sure that the questions that are written out before each lesson are answered. For the discussions, make sure that you are answering all the questions with enough information, with the responses make sure it creates more conversation (it extends the conversation)

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
1.0
1.0
PSC100
Grade: Incomplete
Oct 12, 2017
Wouldn't take again

she grades so harshly for a one credit class. way too much work too. one credit classes should not be like this.

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
SO MANY PAPERS
1.0
4.0
POS100
Oct 21, 2017
Wouldn't take again

It was too much stress for a 1 credit class. All of my other classes are 400 level, and they don't nearly have the stress level this one does. She also is very vague in her grading and explanation. My dad, who has a degree in constitutional law of Nevada, helped me with one of her quizzes, couldn't understand many of the questions. Droped the class

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
TEST HEAVY
1.0
5.0
POS100
Grade: D
Nov 7, 2017
Wouldn't take again

if you want to fail, this is def the course for you. such a hard grader with minimal explanation, not really clear on what she wants. this is a 5 week course, but the material is 16 weeks compacted into 5. there is a 10 question quiz worth 100 points every week on top of a hard wayyyy to detailed discussion worth 100 point every week. good luck

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
1.0
4.0
PSC100
Grade: A
Nov 9, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Melanie is honestly a horrible professor. This is also an abnormally hard 1 credit. She takes entirely too long to respond to emails. This class is only a month long, students can't wait 3 weeks for you to answer a question. Students also can't wait for you to grade their assignments during the last week of class. We have due dates, you should too.

Tough Grader
Participation matters
2.0
5.0
PSC100
Grade: C-
Nov 17, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Reading is doable, it's all the work combined that is overwhelming for a 1 unit class. The almost daily email reminders to stay on track quickly become a burden.

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
2.0
2.0
PSC101
Grade: B
Dec 4, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Although this class is not the hardest class on earth, I had it on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10-11:45 and I dreaded going. Her class is strictly lecture based and she has a very monotone voice and is also not the slightest bit interesting. 3 exams and two essays make up all of the assignments and that is what you're graded on. Tests are difficult

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
LECTURE HEAVY
2.0
4.0
PSC100
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Dec 5, 2017
Wouldn't take again

This online course really kicked my behind - she makes the assignments due at 11 instead of 12 like every other prof does. if you miss one discussion or one test your grade is roadkill, rip, 0/10, never coming back

Tough Grader
TEST HEAVY
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
3.0
2.0
PSC100
Grade: A
Dec 6, 2017
Would take again

Honestly a really simple class. Read the lecture slides, listen to the lecture videos she posts and you will do fine. The hardest part is the discussion board posts, but just put some thought behind them and respond to at least one other person's post and you're bound to make an A on the assignment.

LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
4.0
PSC101
Grade: D-
Dec 12, 2017
Wouldn't take again

She does not require for you to show up for class, but you should. 3 big tests including the final and 2 papers. Each test is 26% and they are hard only if you dont read the book. The notes are not enough.

Get ready to read
TEST HEAVY
Tests are tough
2.0
3.0
PSC101
Grade: B-
Dec 19, 2017
Would take again

She really knew her stuff, but the lectures are soooooo long because it is a 4 credit class. Just be ready to pay attention to the long lectures because the exams heavily reflect them. Plus, she expects you to read the chapters before class, and if you don't then she might call on you (once or twice). Overall, she's a good professor.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Lecture heavy
1.0
4.0
PSC100
Grade: A-
Dec 20, 2017
Wouldn't take again

I took this online. It took me two weeks to figure out that you need to make sure you can elaborate on her questions at the beginning of each lecture. The YouTube videos were outdated and hard to focus on since they were so monotone. You must hit on everything she may possibly want to hear in discussions or you get docked. Hard one credit

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
Tests are tough
1.0
4.0
PSC100
Grade: F
Jan 10, 2018
Wouldn't take again

There was a outrageous amount of work for a one credit class. She had us listen to long video lectures and read out of a textbook which was necessary despite most information being in the video or online. Super tough on grading although assignment were not worth much.

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
1.0
4.0
PSC100
Grade: A
Feb 2, 2018
Wouldn't take again

This is a one credit course and I think this teacher is doing waaay too much. She requires too much work for 1 credit. Don't buy the book, it is a waste of time. Take the information from her lectures and you'll do fine.

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3.0
5.0
PSC100
Grade: A-
Mar 29, 2018
Wouldn't take again

I felt this class was way more difficult then it needed to be. She expects a lot when it is just a 1 unit class. She is a hard grader on the discussion boards and papers and does not give much feedback. You have to work really hard to get an A which I barely got.

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
TEST HEAVY
1.0
5.0
PSC100
Grade: C
May 3, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Do not take this professor, you will fail. So much work in such a short time. I took this just because I needed the history credit and it is the most I had to work for an online class. The quizzes are graded really hard and thefinal is basically half your grade, if you dont pass it you will fail.

Tough Grader
TEST HEAVY
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
2.0
PSC101
Grade: A
May 12, 2018
Would take again

Prof. Young is very nice and caring; she stays after class to answer questions and to help with anything you need. She is a solid prof. Material is not too hard to comprehend. I'd say this class is an easy A if you, first, go to class; second, write your notes into the exam review sheets she posts on webcamp. Do it and you'll be more than fine.

Clear grading criteria
Caring
LECTURE HEAVY
2.0
4.0
PSC100
Grade: B+
May 13, 2018
Wouldn't take again

I took PSC 100 online because I needed one more credit for history. Her lectures are so monotone and boring which made it hard to listen to. The videos are so long, and elaborate. The quizzes were graded really hard as well as the discussion posts. I wasn't really sure why this class was so hard for one credit.

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
4.0
3.0
PSC100
May 25, 2018
Would take again

There may be lots of negative criticism about professor Young, but I feel most of these people are just mediocre students. I took her in the summer. The class lasted 1 week, and I felt her lectures were very relevant, and she is very good at what she does. I enjoyed having her as an instructor even though the time was limited. Thank you Ms. Young.

Gives good feedback
Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
1.0
4.0
PSC101
Grade: C+
Jun 2, 2018
Wouldn't take again

She just really goes off on tangents during her lectures and she says that it'll be obvious when you need to write something down but that's SUCH a lie. Her exams were so hard because of her tangents. She did offer an extra credit paper but honestly it didn't do much to better my grade or my peers' grades. Don't take her.

Skip class? You won't pass.
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
LECTURE HEAVY
2.0
4.0
PSC100
Grade: Not sure yet
Sep 2, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Its been a full week and I'm already over it. my schedule was made for me - did not list professor name so they had "TBA." Took it online and lecture videos were long (SPEED THEM UP). quizzes were a drag. Too hard for one credit. You can literally find quizzes online so dont bother with studying. DO GOOD ON DISCUSSIONS

Participation matters
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
LECTURE HEAVY
2.0
3.0
PSC101
Grade: B
Dec 14, 2018
Wouldn't take again

I initially gave Professor Young the benefit of the doubt, but honestly, I would not recommend taking her classes. Her lectures are long and boring, and she often went on tangents that really took away from the content of the class. She grades based on just two papers (with unclear grading criteria), and three exams. She doesn't give feedback.

Get ready to read
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
3.0
PSC101
Grade: B+
Jan 14, 2019
Would take again

I took professor young during the 2018 fall semester and I truly enjoyed her class. Shes friendly and really does care about your grade. The lectures are really long, but if you go to them youll pass with NO ISSUE. Pay attention, take notes, and dont skip. Its not a hard class, just dont be lazy. Shes also clear about the papers (only two).

Skip class? You won't pass.
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Caring
1.0
4.0
PSC100
Grade: C+
Feb 22, 2019
Wouldn't take again

This instructor was not very helpful. She included questions that were not in lectures or in the book in tests and quizzes. I told her it was a little unfair she did that and she did nothing about it. Very few assignments, so it's either make or break. No opportunities to learn from your mistakes. I would not recommend the class.

Graded by few things
2.0
3.0
PSC100
Grade: A
Apr 10, 2019
Wouldn't take again

I did fine In the class until I brought my political stance on things she clearly didnt agree with. Ive held a 4.0 GPA and the same with my creative writing class. She spews personal opinion out more than factual and it can complicate test taking. Very terrible with syllabus resources. Undeveloped educationally as an instructor

Tough grader
1.0
4.0
PSC101
Grade: B-
May 14, 2019
Wouldn't take again

If youre taking PSC 101 I repeat DO NOT take this class if you're just doing it for the credit. If you like government you'd probably . like it but trust me her lectures are boring and she just reads off the powerpoint. The exams will be a lot of studying since she grades off three exams and two papers. DONT BUY THE BOOKS DIDNT USE THEM ONCE. :(

2.0
4.0
PSC101
May 14, 2019
Wouldn't take again

You grade is determined by two papers, two exams and a final. So, if you do not do good on one exam you're going to have hard time getting your grade up. Her lectures are painfully long and boring. The way the class is formatted is not like a intro level class that you just need for the credit. I would honestly try for another prof/class.

Graded by few things
Test heavy
4.0
1.0
PSC101
Grade: B+
May 17, 2019
Would take again

The class is very boring so be prepared for having to sit through it, she just reads off of the powerpoints and occasionally writes some stuff on the board. Grades are based off of two exams, two papers, and a final, so you really do have to work hard. She does give study guides for the tests which are just definitions, know them and you'll pass.

Graded by few things
Test heavy
Tough grader
5.0
3.0
PSC101
Grade: C-
Dec 13, 2019
Would take again

Professor Young is an amazing teacher. As a Poli-Sci Major, I would say that this was a very good beginning class to take as an introduction to political science. I've gained a high understanding of Government because of the class. I definitely recommend this class for those with the same Major. Lectures are interesting and well presented.

Respected
Graded by few things
Caring
5.0
1.0
PSC100
Grade: A
Jan 2, 2020
Would take again

This was a really easy class. She posts video lectures with a power point and the transcript of her lectures making it very easy to take notes on your computer. There are 4 quizzes and discussions that are very easy, a short paper (she's a nice grader), and a final exam that came straight from the internet.

Graded by few things
Clear grading criteria
3.0
3.0
PSC101
Grade: A-
Apr 17, 2020
Would take again

Professor Young is very educated and prepared. Her lectures are always accompanied by a powerpoint and you should be fine if you take good notes. Class is almost entirely graded by exams, so you have to study hard.

Graded by few things
Test heavy
Tough grader
1.0
4.0
PSC101
May 5, 2020
Wouldn't take again

If I could giver her a 0, I would. Any other professor, ANY other professor would be better.

Get ready to read
Graded by few things
Tough grader
3.0
3.0
PSC100
Grade: A
Nov 12, 2020
Wouldn't take again

The class is very straightforward in what is expected. There are 4 quizzes that have 10 questions each, 4 discussions, and the final exam. There is only one paper that is very easy to write. The lectures take some time to go through, but make sure your notes answer the questions posed at the beginning of the lesson. Pretty good for a 5 week class.

Get ready to read
Graded by few things
Clear grading criteria
1.0
2.0
PSC100
Grade: A+
Mar 13, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Not a very understanding professor.

Lots of homework
3.0
3.0
PSC100
May 15, 2021
Would take again

This class is pretty easy not very hard. There are a lot of lectures but other than that it's not a lot of work. I would say the prof grades pretty fairly. There are not very many assignments and some assignments are a large percent of your grade so pay attention to what things are worth. Other than that pretty simple easy course.

Lecture heavy
1.0
4.0
PSC100
Grade: B
Dec 5, 2021
Wouldn't take again

I remember doing the first discussion post and checking the syllabus so see if she had any specific instructions. NONE. So I assumed for the KNPR paper, it would be the same thing. No instruction. I listened to an entire segment, wrote what I heard, & turnt it in, GET THIS. No instruction on the prompt at all. It was in the syllabus! Pathetic.

Get ready to read
Tough grader
4.0
3.0
PSC101
Dec 14, 2021
Would take again

Professor young was a good professor, I personally did bad in the class because of myself. I think she was good during the lectures, tried to get people to participate, and did what she was supposed to. I would say make sure you take notes if you take this class. Otherwise its not very difficult.

2.0
3.0
PSC100
Grade: B+
Feb 24, 2022
Wouldn't take again

Professor Young was average. If you have a busy schedule, reconsider taking her class since she is very strict when it comes to deadlines. She will not give you an extension unless you're literally on your death bed, or someone you love is. You do need the textbook, and no attendance is required.

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
1.0
5.0
PSC100
Grade: D-
May 5, 2022

Once you complete a quiz, there was no going back to see what questions you got right or wrong, which I feel was a very poor study tactic on her part. There are 4 discussions, 4 quizzes, 1 paper and 1 final. I couldn't afford the textbook so I did poorly in the class so make sure you get the textbook to study.

Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
4.0
1.0
PSC100
Grade: A
Nov 6, 2022
Would take again

Everything is super straightforward. There are quizlets online for everything but you probably wont need them. Discussion posts are a bit annoying but very doable. Paper is simple as well just make sure to follow the syllabus. Content only took me an hour or 2 per week. Overall if youre a decent writer and okay at retaining information, youre good

Clear grading criteria
Graded by few things
4.0
2.0
PSC101
Grade: A
Nov 10, 2022
Would take again

Content is really easy and is common sense. Bad thing is your grade will be based on 3 tests and 2 papers. Test is really easy tho just make sure you try by at least reading the textbook and going to lectures. Offers extensions to papers w/o asking. Make sure you participate in class or she'll catch you lacking by asking a question (happens a lot)

Participation matters
Hilarious
Graded by few things
4.0
3.0
PSC101
Grade: B+
Nov 21, 2022
Would take again

The class itself was pretty easy to get a hang of. I didn't read the book once but paying attention to lectures and using her study guide helps a lot. Just stick with the rubric and write notes and you'll do fine. There's 3 tests and 2 papers.

Clear grading criteria
Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
4.0
3.0
PSC100
Grade: B
Dec 8, 2022
Would take again

PSC100 was clear to understand, as long as you stay on top of your assignments and course work you will be fine! get ready to read and watch videos most of the time but this online class only lasts 5 weeks and is worth 1 credit. Your grade is based on: 4 discussion posts, 4 quizzes, 1 writing assignment and the final exam.

Clear grading criteria
Graded by few things
Online Savvy
2.0
3.0
PSC100
Grade: B
Dec 10, 2022

I enjoyed the content of this online course. The module material was accessible and included slides, video, and transcripts. I liked the class, but if I could take this course again it would be with a different instructor. Feedback seemed fixated on grammar more than the actual critical thinking being articulated. No insightful feedback from her.

Tough grader
Graded by few things
3.0
2.0
PSC100
Grade: A-
Jan 17, 2023
Would take again

Melanie Young was alright. This was an accelerated online course, so you won't really talk to her much. There is a bit of reading, and you need to keep up if you want a good grade. The weekly quizzes aren't too bad, and there is one short paper. Make sure to put in some effort for the weekly discussions. Her lectures and slides are fine.

Test heavy
Graded by few things
Online Savvy
1.0
4.0
PSC101
Jan 17, 2023

no restroom breaks allowed during a 2 hour lecture

2.0
4.0
PSC100
Grade: C+
Jan 18, 2023

gets mad very easily. no bathrooms, no talking, no phones, no leaving

Lecture heavy
Test heavy
2.0
5.0
PSC101
Grade: C
Feb 23, 2023

Attendance matters. if you're absent 3 times its 3% off your grade. 3 tardies or bathroom breaks equal one absence, you take three exams and write two papers and it seems like she's looking for graduate work instead of undergraduate work. The way she talks is condescending towards students

Tough grader
Participation matters
Graded by few things
2.0
2.0
PSC101
Grade: B+
Mar 31, 2023

This professor was okay; she was very tough on grading the weekly discussion post. All quiz answers will be in the lectures.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Participation matters
5.0
3.0
PSC101
Grade: A
Apr 3, 2023
Would take again

She really does her best to prepare you for each exam. Really focus on what she writes on the board and not so much on the whole lecture. Study what she writes on the board, what she directly tells will be on the exam, and the already provided flashcards from each textbook chapter and you'll be alright.

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Lecture heavy
1.0
4.0
PSC101
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Apr 18, 2023

I wasn't in this class for long. She made a terrible first impression and got into arguments with students on the first day about how we're not allowed to use the bathroom or she'll mark you as absent. You can be absent 3 times, after that, 3% is taken off your grade for every additional absence. Graded on 3 assignments. I dropped this class ASAP.

Graded by few things
1.0
4.0
PSC101
Grade: C
May 12, 2023

honestly i would not recommend taking this class unless you HAVE to. it's all lectures, just words on a slide & no breaks. she doesn't let people go to the bathroom because it is distracting?? OH and she said she had the ability to take away our laptop use in class if she sees us distracted. + attendance counts against you if you miss 3+ days.

Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
5.0
2.0
PSC101
Grade: C+
Jan 22, 2024
Would take again

I just had Professor Young last semester and she was so amazing! All of these reviews are obviously made by student who probably disrespected her. Every class was fun, she is very interactive with her students and funny! She really cares about her students and is very understanding. I wish I could take Professor Young for every PSC I have to take.

Get ready to read
Amazing lectures
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
PSC101
Grade: A
May 4, 2024
Would take again

Reviews aren't accurate now. Only couple grades in this class. 3Exams/2Papers. Bathroom policy counting an absence is gone. Her lectures are more important than the book! Come to class ask questions & pay attention you'll succeed at the exams. Lectures are heavy but she makes it fun if you do. Come to this class trying to learn & you'll be fine!

Participation matters
Gives good feedback
Lecture heavy
3.0
2.0
PSC100
Grade: A
May 13, 2024

I only say tough grader because she grades as if we know her writing style, and what she likes even though her course is only 5 weeks long. She gives feedback, but corrections that could have been prevented if she gave a better rubric. Overall, easy course.

Tough grader
Gives good feedback
5.0
3.0
PSC101
Grade: A+
May 31, 2024
Would take again

Prof Young was a great lecturer. Most of the time u dont need to read the textbook, I didn't read it once. However, everything she writes on the board is VERY important and 100% will show up on the test. Take good notes of anything she writes on the board or repeats multiple times and you will pass with an A! Grades are mostly based on 3 exams

Participation matters
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
4.0
2.0
PSC101
Grade: A
Aug 5, 2024
Would take again

I enjoyed this class and it was pretty easy. Grade is based on 3 exams, all multiple choice and 2 essays, 700 words. Everything in the exams will be what she covered in lectures. She was chill and funny, made learning about government and history pretty fun. I would take her again.

Get ready to read
Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
5.0
2.0
PSC101
Grade: A
Nov 15, 2024
Would take again

Class was pretty easy. 2 essays, 3 tests. I would say it is very important to show up to lectures, almost negates having to read the book. Her lectures are very informative and she mostly encourages class discussion and input. She did start to get the feeling that the people who are coming to class aren't reading the book so I would make sure to.

Amazing lectures
Caring
1.0
5.0
PSC101
Grade: D+
Dec 15, 2024

Everything in the slides and the book is insufficient to get you to pass. You have to attend all lectures and take extensive notes if you want to pass and the slides only cover half of her lecture because at some point she stops using them.

Lecture heavy
Test heavy
Graded by few things
4.0
3.0
PSC100
Grade: A
Dec 22, 2024

Took in 2023 Spring. This was a all online course. Honestly glad I took it and got it out of the way. It was easy enough with a few discussions and a 4-page paper about listening to the radio. Exams can be iffy though, so can't say an easy guaranteed A, but if you gotta get Nevada constitution out of the way the 5 week course is recommended to do.

Tough grader
Participation matters
4.0
3.0
PSC101
Grade: B+
Jan 4, 2025
Would take again

Prof. Young's class is a mixed bag - engaging lectures, but strict attendance policies. Focus on her in-class notes and use Unstuck AI for exam prep to succeed in this course.

4.0
1.0
PSC100
Grade: A
Feb 21, 2025
Would take again

Good professor for an easy 5 week online class. Work is very doable, but can be a bit picky on participation for discussion posts

Tough grader
Participation matters
Graded by few things
1.0
2.0
PSC100
Grade: D-
May 12, 2025

I had a 94 percent until I accidentally missed the (36 hour) final exam window. My only misstep year while managing a full time job + family. Was due Friday b4 finals week. I forgot about it and emailed her an hour after it closed that night. she's throwing my 4.0 gpa down the drain and make me retake this class because of an honest mistake.

4.0
4.0
PSC101
Grade: B+
May 13, 2025
Would take again

Attendance is required or it can drop your grade. If you go to class very consistently, listen, study, take good notes, focus on what she writes on the board and repeats then you'll do good. Use the study guides, she's a good lecturer but grade is only based off of 2 papers and 3 quizzes. Your grade is purely based off how hard you work.

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
4.0
3.0
PSC101
Grade: A
Nov 10, 2025
Would take again

Overall, she's alright, and you have to be ready for exam prep. You are only graded on about five total things, and there is no "homework," so you have to be able to genuinely prepare for the 80+ question exams that make up essentially your entire grade. The papers are easy to write; follow the syllabus.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Lecture heavy
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