I really enjoyed Mr. Brennans class. He teaches by lecture, not from the text which seems to bother some students, but to me this shows he is an able and knowledgable professor. If you attend class and take good notes, you'll make an A, no problem.

A truly enthusiastic professor. He forces you to interact with history; to love what many hate. His assignments are enlightening, and his lectures are enticing. All you have to do is listen to what he says and you'll get an A. There is never any material on a test that he has not gone over in class. He can make you change your view on history.

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All of you who bash Dr. Brennan just didnt take the time needed to pass the class. He is an awesome speaker and knows his material very well. I started this class knowing nothing about western civ and i left with a lot of newly gained knowledge. He is an awesome professor, period.

This professor is does a great job of teaching. His courses are not based on a powerpoint presentation or anything else dull and insipid. His BA in theatre makes the class entertaining. Id def recommend this class to anyone, but equally make sure you have time to attend every lecture because it's important at test time.

It's like having Billy Crystal as my professor. I always enjoy his class because I've never had an instructor who makes me want to learn a subject as much as he does and still is able to keep my attention because of the humor he incorporates into his lectures! Listen and pay attention and you'll be fully prepared for his tests. Two thumbs way up!

Dr. Brennan is great! You don't have to buy the book and he makes learning history interesting! He is so excited about this subject, so all you have to do is show up to class and listen!

Not only does he make the material fun, He doesn't let students walk all over him, like some professors do. You'll earn your grade in here.

Kept my attention, one of the few classes I didn't nod of during. Humorous at times but don't piss him off. If he is taken off subject won't get back on for a good 5 minutes but it doesn't matter, still learning

One of the best professors I've ever had. If you find his lectures boring or uninteresting, then I pit you. Having since left GCCC and moved on to Uni, I can't help but snicker at the often dull, power point driven lectures my current, multiple Ph. D carrying professors give.

You have to either not care or not show up to fail his class, he gives all of the material on the tests in his notes.

Professor was very nice & helpful. Enjoyed the class, never boring.

Great Teacher. Weill kinda go over points to many times, but he is very understanding. Tests are preety easy.

Great guy, very funny and has an obvious love for history. Just be on time, listen, take notes, participate and you should do well.

I thoroughly enjoyed this class. While it can be challenging, it is not hard if you apply yourself

GREAT TEACHER!!!!!!!!!!

Intelligent and such a cutie. Just pay attention and participate, it's that simple.

Very informative class. Professor very knowledgable of material. If you are looking for an easy A this is not your class. If you want to learn and enjoy history, take him. Classes are pretty enjoyable.

walked away from class with a new passion for history, didn't think anyone could do that! If you come to class prepared and pay attention, you will learn. If you receive an A in this class you have earned it. Dr. Brennan has control of the class, refreshing, some other professors let the class wander in circles. I would gladley take another class.

Doesn't use the textbook at all, just lectures. One week before exam, gave us a study guide that essentially contained the answers to the multiple choice part of the test; also had the essay questions (four, of which two appeared on the test, of which you had to pick one). If you actually pay attention in class, and review your notes once or twice,

He was a really great teacher. His test were hard but he loves the stuff hes teaching and you can tell. I learned alot

the best history teacher i've ever had

Probably the best class ive ever taken at GCCC. All you have to do is pay attention. I never even brought a notebook or pen to class and i ended up with an A. Hes a funny, relatively easy going professor. Id highly reccomend any of his classes.

One of the best history classes I have ever taken! All I do is listen to all of his great stories and then I do the study guides he gives you and I make A's on the tests! He is really nice and seriously knows his history.

Dr. Brennan is a great professor. This will not be an easy A. He has an amazing knowledge of history and is eager and passionate about teaching.

Great proffesor! One of the best at Gulf Coast.

He's amazing at what he does. He's also very down to earth and funny. He lectures along with powerpoints. Taking notes helps reinforce information later on because there are a lot of subjects to study on each test, which are all multiple choice. He does offer all study guides way in advance. Pay attention and get a good grade!

Dr.Brennan is the man. This isn't a normal history class where your more focused on staying awake then what the professor is saying. He makes you laugh and makes you want to hear what he has to say next. Hands down cool dude.

Dr. Brennan was great! He made history fun and I actually learned a lot. NOT what you think of when you think history teacher. He was funny and a little cocky. You def. had to study for the quizzes but the quizzes were all online but you had to know your stuff to pass the final. Loved his class!!

LOVED his class...(when I actually went) Heard he kept attendance for some classes but not ours. Tests were online except for the final. Reused a lot of the same questions on the tests which really helped learn the material. Really funny guy.

Prof. Brennan was a great teacher. He used modern examples to explain senarios from the old civilizations. His lectures weren't boring at all but sometimes went off subject. Study the powerpoints. Do all the online assesments and you should do well. Dont use your cell phones in class (duh) he doesnt like that at all. Great guy and great teacher.

Great teacher! Laughs with you, and doesn't make you feel like you need a helmet if you don't know something. Dislikes cell-phones in class, but its for a good reason. <3

After I took on of his classes at Gulf Coast I sorta stalked him. I took every class of his I possibly could. Tip: take the information he gives you and dig deeper - he appreciates the effort. Best history teacher ever, if a little on the arrogant side.

Pretty good professor. He seems to go off topic sometimes but he is pretty funny when it comes to his lectures. you can kindof relate to what he is talking about. Really nice and awesome guy.

Pretty good professor. He seems to go off topic sometimes but he is pretty funny when it comes to his lectures. you can kindof relate to what he is talking about. Really nice and awesome guy.

I absolutely loved Brennan and his class! It was so interesting and he was so funny! He knows so much about everything in history. Sometimes he gets a little off topic but its worth it. You learn a lot. He makes history fun! The tests are easy if you do the assessments to study. Great class, great teacher!

Great teacher! Really knows what hes talking about when it come to history. All the tests & quizzes are online! Extremely easy to make an A

Dr. Brennan is a great instructor. He gives great notes and power point presentations on angel. I found his class very interesting. He is one of the best professors at GCCC.

Best Professor EVER!!! Can't wait to take his next class. Loves what he teaches, funny, helpful, understanding, and super hot and Irish :) TAKE THIS CLASS!!! BEST TEACHER EVER!!!!!!

WOW!Finally my brain was being picked in this dull land called Panama City.I researched this site & personaly talked with 2 past students.It's my money & time it so it better be good.Dr.Brennan gives GREAT interactive lectures that make you think.Gives relavant examples.It is not a cakewalk class BUT a willing student can get a good/great grade. AF

He is a good teacher whom has done many positive things on and off campus;however,students who do not pay attention, or do not care about the subject being taught should not take his class or you will fail.

Really enjoyed the class. Good fun, and likes to joke around a lot. He still gives the information out, and answer your Short answers Questions. He loves the responses.

He keeps you interested, he's very informative, and he's definitely not bad to look at ;)

Dr. Brennan is an excellent teacher for a student who actually pays attentions and studies, which all should. Completely changed my outlook on my college experience. went from making a 60's to 100's due to his inspiration. Excellent dude in and out of class.

Good professor, loves the subject.. You must be organized to take this class, but hey, this is college. Test questions are pretty much word-for-word from the book. If you study & accept that this is college & work hard, you'll do fine!!

Such a good teacher, best one i have ever had. Heloves what he does and that comes off very clear. if you ask for help you shall recieve, but if you dont make an A on all his exams theres something wrong with you because he makes it that easy.I recommend him to all!

He's pretty funny and tries to keep you entertained by telling stories that relate to the subject. The whole course is strictly lecture. So if you're a visual learner like me you should make sure to study a lot and take notes. The info on the study guides are hardly on the test so going to class is an absolute must.

I really enjoyed him as a teacher. I never enjoyed history, but he made it fun. Quizes are hard, but he makes it up by making the midterm and final easy.

Mr. Brennan is an awesome teacher. He makes History so much fun to learn about. I hate history and was not excited about this class at all, but Mr. Brennan made it fun and exciting. Take this class if you want to enjoy history.

His clas is awesome. He goes by the book. He is very funny. He''s cute,so it's not that hard to pay attention. He likes to change his voice during class to his regular voice to southern accent to a New Yorker accent. He will help you out if you ask him. He makes history seem fun. He gets mad if you text in his class or fall asleep , so don't do it.

Funny and informative

I really like Brennan. He wasn't too hard & he wasn't too easy either. I actually liked his lectures. He id very funny and sometimes goes off topic, but he always ends up connecting it. His quizzes are pretty much his lectures and powerpoints and from the book. I never studied and did okay on them. His midterm and final are super easy though.

I personally found this class to be one of the easiest classes I have ever taken. History is my worst subject, and yet, I didn't touch the book in his class. All you really need to do is listen to his lectures and look over his power points, and you are basically guaranteed a passing grade.

Best class I've ever taken. I loved this class with Dr. B so much that I'm taking his other classes now. He has a very animated attitude when giving lectures and he always keeps things interesting with wry, unexpected, wit. You have to take notes every class but there are no quizzes, just the tests. He wants you to do well, but you have to try.

Lectures were never dull and usually pretty funny, he wants everyone to pass and is available if you need help. I had the wrong book until midterms but even with the correct book I only opened it once. He covers everything you need to know in class. Pay attention, take notes and participate and you'll be gravy.

READ THE CHAPTERS! You can't pass any class without reading the chapters, and it'll make all his lectures make sense. He makes history really fun and interesting and he wants everyone to pass. Pay attention to his lectures (not hard to do). I almost wanted to change my major so I could take more of his classes. One of the best I've had at GCSC.

I dislike history but I actually really enjoyed this course! Dr Brennan's great! I have with drawn from history twice to prevent from failing, but not with Brennan. He makes the course easier to understand & has a study guide for every single test so theres no way you can't pass. He ALWAYS keeps lecture interesting & fun. Deff take this course!!

I made a A in this class. My major is history and I found Brennan to be interesting so I didn't mind the long lectures. He used my class as a experimental group though and we never really knew what our assignments were or if we had to do them online and what not. His study guides can be tedious though and long, you must attend class for notes.

Pretty funny guy. Definitely need the book to pass.

Engaging lectures! Not so much off topic as a bit wandering; it's all connected, (lots of overlap). Attend class for notes and pay attention to what he says. Tests are not hard but you have to work for your grade! I'm an English major with minimal interest in history and I managed to make an A+. That is how interesting he made the material.

Professor Brennan was a great speaker and presenter. It was clear that passion is in his profession. He gave good feedback, answered all questions, presented material appropriately and conducive to note taking. I feel he is an excellent story teller and found it easy to listen to lecture. I would take a class by him again for sure.

He's very funny and can be quite interesting in his lectures. There was a lot of reading for me to just assure that I understood the material that he was talking about and what would be on the test. He definitely has a major passion for what he teaches. Be sure to come to class and really pay attention to what he is saying.

I've always loved history, but Brennan really made it come to life for me. He may occasionally be the absentminded professor type (occasionally his lectures spiderweb a bit), but he's informative, passionate about what he teaches, funny, engaging, and teaches his students valuable critical-thinking skills.

I took professor Brennan for Western Civ. 1 and 2, he is a wonderful teacher. Very caring for his students and willing to listen. Just be sure to do the work and you will pass, do not under stand his low rating.

Dr. Brennan is the best lecturer I've ever had. He's engaging, funny, and knows his subject thoroughly. The lecture doesn't really follow the book, and he goes on crazy tangents, but they do relate to the lecture. If you can put a cohesive thought into a short essay, you're good. His quizzes are online and follow the practice quizzes.

He is one of my greatest teacher at gulf coast state college. On the begging the gave 3 assignments. I got 70 out of 100. However, there was a change next 3 assignments, I got 100 on 3 .He took 4 out of 6. Just record his lecture with permission, please, follows what he said. his lecture is on topic or syllabus, without recording device is harder.

Professor Brennan is a kind and passionate guy but rambles a lot. He ends class 5 minutes late. Most assignments are short, easy writing assignments. Follow directions, get the easy A. His class felt a bit disorganized, but he'll help you out if you need anything. Don't buy the book. Overall, he's a good prof, but he has flaws.

I honestly hate (and I know that is a strong word) any kind of subject related to history. I was never good at it and never liked it. This professor changed that for me. He made the assignments fun. He kept me interested the whole time, and he was a very fair grader.

Professor Brennan's classes can be hit-or-miss, but if you stay engaged and use resources like Unstuck AI for study prep, you can succeed. His lectures are often tangential, but insightful. Attendance is key, and the grading is reasonable.

Professor Brennan is an amazing professor. You can feel his passion for history and his lectures are so interesting! If you come to class and study the material you will pass the class. I would recommend him especially if you are a student like me who was never interested in history.