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Reviews (93)
Mr. Collins is a great teacher. He is very helpful, funny and makes the class fun with his humor. Tests are pretty easy. Doesn't give a lot of homework.
Very good teacher. Amusing a lot of times, however most don't know about him since he teaches few classes. Tests are moderate, but he delivers the material very well, you will definitely remember key aspects for the tests. Take him, he's great.
Awesome teacher! Makes politics easy and fun! Very cool teacher and you should definitely take him if you have the chance!
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i did not like him very much. he is fake. he makes you think he cares about your grade by giving alot of extra credit but when it comes down to your finel grade he could care less.he also makes the tests hard and long
Wonderful teacher. Not much hw. Tests are pretty easy! Easy to understand and makes politics fun! VERY FUNNY!!!!
He was Funny. He was excited about teaching. Motivated to get students interested in Politics. Take him if you can.
Great teacher. I would take his classes again and again. Great personality and a fun class. Take notes, pay attention and buy the book!
Outstanding prof. Funny, extra credit, tells stories relating to the material so you remember easily. Goes over the material and gives out study guides. Tells you what will be on the test. Take home quizzes! Only three homework assignments all semester! Wonderful guy, highly recomended!
not to hard to understand his classes, but he teaches it as if it were a 3rd grade class,somewhat funny but nothing to get excited about. I've had better.
One of he best teachers I have ever had. He makes American Government interesting. Take him if you get the chance.
he was a great teacher. i had him during the election and he made a lot more issues clear and understanding. he was a good teacher who made it fun to be in his class. told a lot of good jokes and stories to help the topics.
easy grade, tests are straight from the notes. dont bother reading the book, its a waste of time. all u need to know from it are the definitions. otherwise just pay attention to what he says in class, he gives a lot of information and he is a great teacher.
Hilarious and really nice
Mr. Collins is a good teacher. He explains everything that will be on the test in his notes. Lots of extra credit opportunities. He is pretty funny but kind of wierd. He loves what he does and i t shows. Maybe a Pothead (Always talks about medical marijuana).
Great teacher ! makes what I thought would be a boring class quite interesting. Tells a bunch of funny stories. This is the professor to take for this class.
I love Mr Collins he is one of the best teachers I have ever had. His class is so easy and he makes everything fun and interesting he makes u want to learn about whats ging on in the world and its fun.
great teacher, he's really weird at first, but after a while he grows on you. Really funny!! and he loves "Root Beer", what more can you want from a teacher.... dont bother buying the book, he rarely uses it!!
GREAT TEACHER! Took him last year but never got around to rating him then. He's funny, interesting, and extremely willing to do what he can to help his students succeed. Was great taking him during election time, made the final reports something the students actually had an interest in. I just wish he taught more classes.
Very funny but a little unorganized. Anybody who thinks his tests are hard should seriously consider special ed. An easy A, eventhough he sand-bagged me on the final paper. Maybe I corrected him one too many times in class.
An awesome teacher! He is easy and gives lots of extra credit. Collins is also hilarious in a juvenile sort of way. "But do we have time to talk about that?" (One of his favorite lines to end one of his topic digressions). He is very approachable for help and very kind. He knows what he is talking about. I will miss him at the end of the semester.
Collins.....mmm....I Love Em'....He's a great teacher...and very clear...amazing sense of humor...which what makes me want to go to class....he deserves as much recognition as he can get!!!! He's the best!!!
Mr. Collins is one of the best teachers I've had at COC so far. He actually made me want to come to class. The man is hilarious, which for a political science class is a definite plus. He's very nice and helpful, and genuinely cares about his students. I will definitely miss his funny historical anecdotes and tangents. Take him!
this guy is funny and his letures are interesting. the tests are fair. he goes over things before the test to make sure everything is clear
ahh, crazy Mr. Collins. He is awesome- his stories will intrigue you and actually help you learn the material. Gives lots of extra credit, -overall great, unbiased prof.
mr. collins was one of the best teachers i've had at coc. he made the class very interesting. i loved going to his class every morning. he was always crakin jokes and made me laugh. i would recommend everyone to take him for political science. i learned alot. he gives alot of extra credit. its hard to fail his class just study the notes 23 1/2 time
He is the best teacher I have ever had!! He is such a dork, he will crack a joke and then get offended if no one laughs. Its good fun. He LOVES giving out extra credit. Test are challenging, but you just have to study those notes! If you do that, and go to class all the time, easy A for ya! HIGHLY RECOMMEND HIM!!
Collins is a great teacher. Clear information. He lets you know what he expects on projects, tests and homework. Always entertaining, he was my first class but always kept me awake. Excellent teacher, I would really recomment him. He's awesome!
Mr Collins is awesome! He really keeps you interested in the material and hes absolutely hilarious! He made coming to class so much fun and although you have to study for the tests, its worth it. He gives you all the info you need to know. I think everyone should take his class!
Was scarred of the class coming into it, but he was great! Funny, nice, clear on his teaching and made you really think and learning the matierial so it stuck. i got an A...he is a great teacher!
He was the greatest teacher I've ever had!!! Now my major is Political Science. He was always funny and his class was very interesting. His extra credit assigments were always a good thing because you learned about interesting things that not many people know about. I would defenitly recommed him to a student that wants to take Political Science.
One of the best teachers I've had. Extra credit almost every week helps us to really learn something. I went into the final with over 100% grade because of E/C. Not only is his class easy and fun, but it really helped me learn the subject because of that. Remember, study for his tests 23 1/2 times!
One of the nicest professors I've ever had, he's funny too and wakes you up in the morning with his wacky jokes. He gives you all the answers in his lecture, just follow along on the handouts and write good notes. Do your presentation and paper early. Study key terms and significant cases in the text and know the handouts for exams.
best teacher ever. really funny. wants to help, give A's. i had over 100%. TAKE HIS CLASSES!! just do your report early and complete, and all the extra credit.
it's true study for his tests 23 1/2 times!! he is the best and really funny. take this class you will learn and enjoy it
He is such a great teacher! Not only is he really funny but youll learn so much from him. This class was super easy cause he is super clear and helpful. This class really makes you think. ps.. SOOOOO much extra credit your pretty much promised to pass
I am an adult learner who has been in college forever. This has been the, perhaps, the most enjoyable class I can remember having! By all means, take Mr. Collins for anything he teaches!
GREAT TEACHER! lively instruction that draws you into the subject. personally I HATE poli sci, but he made the class so interesting it made it easy to retain information and to actually get a bit interested in the subject of poli sci. take mr collins!!
Great teacher...one of the best ive had...tons of extra credit...just show up do the work and ull prolly pass...hes super cool and makes topics interesting....i can laugh just thinkin about some of the times in his class! Take him!
He is such a good teacher! Very funny and clear about what's on the test. He gives lots of extra credit. I learned so much in his class. Take him, you will not regret it!!! And don't forget to study for his tests 23 1/2 times.
GREAT TEACHER!!!!!. PERSONALLY POLITICAL SCIENCE IS NOT MY THING BUT WITH MR COLLINS I TAKE IT ANYTIME. HE MAKES THE CLASS FUN AND GIVES ALOT OF EXTRA CREDIT. ANYTHING THAT HE GOES OVER IN CLASS IN ON THE TEST SO ITS VERY IMPORTANT TO ATTEND TO CLASS
Mr. Collins is awesome. Easy and fun class. He really made me interested in politics! He's also really funny. :)
MR COLLINS IS FUNNY.I LEARNT A LOT.HE DIDNOT REQUIRE BOOKS.ATTEND CLASS FOR NOTES.LOTS OF EC TO HELP WITH GRADE.VERY CLEAR ABOUT WHATS ON TEST.I WOULD HIM AGAIN OVER ANY OTHER PROF.WEALTH OF EXPERIANCE AND KNOWLEDGE.STUDY HIS NOTES 23AND 1/2 TIMES.
BEST TEACHER EVER!! MR COLLINS IS VERY FUNNY AND HE HAS A STORY FOR EVERYTHING... IF YOU DONT LIKE POLITICAL SCIENCE NOW, YOU'LL LIKE IT WHEN YOU TAKE HIS CLASS!! LOTS OF EC
I have given most of my teachers bad ratings, even those who gave me A's. But this time, I'm not. Mr. Collins is very friendly, helpful, and entertaining. The class is FAIRLY easy if you have a good memory. Just study the notes, and you'll pass! I actually learned something.
Great professor. Just enough comedy to keep things interesting. Tons of possible extra credit. All about the class notes.
Mr. Collins is funny! He is also very considerate by not having us purchase the book he gives out hand-outs on everything! He also gives tons of extra credit (no homework) and if you do it and study his worksheets you will do great in his class! He is very clear on what he expects and there are no surprises...
Mr.C is awesome. He gives extra credit almost every class. He also lets you show up to any of his classes. If you have say a 9:30 class you can show up at the 11:10 no problem.
The best teacher ever!!! he doesnt make you buy the book so thats awesome!! and he gives so much extra credit and we had 1 homework the whole semester that took me 5 minutes! hes very funny and makes class really fun!!! hes the best!!!
great proff.5wk class. don't need book gives chp. handouts. lots of EC. Learned tons in a fun not boring way. 1 report and short class presentation.
mr collins was great. he has one of the easiest classes around and he is a good teacher. he doesn't use a book and he hands out notes with all the test answers.he kinda rambles but its still interesting. highly recommended.
GREAT! SILLY! His stories help remember the material! A lot of e/c. everyday option of doing 2 short ans q's to vid watched in last 20 min of class to turn in for few pts e/c (they add up) 1 easy presentation/paper. Need to study the notes though to Ace the tests! i learned so much its ridiculous, i loved it!
GREAT & FUNNY teacher. keeps you laughing and learning new things. very little homework, like almost none. one big report and small class presenation. i wish i could take the class again. mr collins u rock!
Mr. Collins in extremely funny and a great teacher. You don't have to buy the book he gives you notes in class. Study his notes and you'll get an A or B on the tests. One project but its easy. Gives a ton of extra credit. Easy A.
Love Collins. Best teacher I've had. He is a MUST if you are taking poli sci and coc. He'll make you understand it and love it. I looked forward to his class and I miss it a lot!
He's so funny! Keeps things interesting. Study his notes; re-read them and you'll be fine because his tests are exactly from the notes. No joke. I think he's the most interesting, fun, cute teacher at COC :) Thank you, Collins!
Really easy class. Don't even need to buy the textbook. Gives you guided notes. Highly recommend this class and Mr. Collins.
Collins is a real funny guy. Very lenient but you also have to study and do your work. Very little homework, no book, extra credit and you can miss class as long as you are caught up on what's going on. Highly recommend Mr. Collins. Easy A
This class is very easy!Very little homework! All we did was a Project & you have to present it infront of the class. Thats due till the end of the semester! The test r really hard i thought! the final was even harder! Hes funny & you dont need the book. Study Study Study! the test r hard i repeat!
G.O.A.T!!!!GREATEST OF ALL TIME!!! GREAT TEACHER! FUNNY! EASY GOING! KEEPS YOU INTRESTED IN CLASS AND WANT TO KEEP COMING BACK...IM JUST MAD HE DOESNT TEACH ANY OTHER CLASSES...A MUST TAKE!
One of the best professors I have ever had! Collins is super funny and makes it easy to be interested in the topics he is teaching. I wish he taught other classes!
Easiest A I have ever received. I was a little disappointed since the class I took is part of my major and I learned nothing I didn't already know but Mr. Collins is nice and if you want an easy A you'll never find an easier one.
he is very clear with all the information he gives. very easy class. he is very funny and keeps the class interesting. i am now very interested in politics.
he is one of the best professors i've had. he really made the class fun and interesting! He doesn't give you any homework at all, and you have a lot of extra credit to help your grade. Lot's of notes but he gives you the notes and he tells you dont buy the book. test are HARD. you can't just wing it.
Great Teacher... He gives out outlines of the topics he will be going over in class, which makes taking notes much easier... He also gives tons of extra credit so you always have a change to bring up your grade... Another wonderful reason why to take this teacher, is that he does not require a text book!
I actually took his class in fall 2011 but I'm just realizing what a great professor he was. I'm in another politics class now and I can barely stay awake. I forget everything the second I turn in an assignment, etc. Mr Collins was the opposite - he always gives you some silly way to remember something and it sticks with you forever. Perfect prof.
He was a great professor. He made everything really interesting. He gives tons of extra credit. He does not use a text book, so you need to come to class or get the notes from someone else.
LOVE THIS PROFESSOR!! HE IS SO FUNNY! He does go off track sometimes or sometimes gets confused when trying to answer your questions. YOU DONT HAVE TO BUT THE BOOK SO SAVES YOU $. Gives out study guides for ALL test which helps. test are EXTREMELY hard but if you study hard you'll pass. gives TON of E.C and NO H.W. Love this teacher!
There are few people in the world that are meant to be teachers. Collins is one of those people. He goes beyond giving interesting information, but he is a great storyteller. He genuinely cares about the world and his students. He is inspiring and extremely motivational. One of the best teachers I have had- if not, the best.
He was the best teacher. He gives you extra credit. He is really funny. He makes the class fun. He helps you if you have any questions. It was fun to learn in class. He doesn't really give that much homework. Take this teacher!
He's a GREAT professor. He didn't want to make his students spend too much on a textbook so we didn't use one at all. He's a great story teller and has a story to go along with all parts of his lecture which helps you retain a lot of the lecture. Rarely gave HW but gave TONS of EXTRA CREDIT. I loved his class!
He is the best teacher!!! HE is really nice and funny!! Study his tests and you will pass. He gives extra credit. This class was fun!!! Take this teacher. He doesn't make you buy the book because he wants to save your money. He gives out hand outs for each chapter. He will help you if you ask questions about anything. AMAZING TEACHER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
GREAT TEACHER!
The best professor in the school.
Mr.Collins is a fantastic teacher, very down to earth, funny and informative. You will enjoy taking his political science class guaranteed.
Mr. Collins is easily my favorite teacher so far. I had no interest in political science prior to the class but he made it interesting. He made morning classes not only bearable but enjoyable.never had homework and he offered extra credit every class. if you take notes and pay attention you will easily pass his tests. Love his humor AMAZING TEACHER
If Political Science isn't your thing then take Professor Collins and I promise by the end of the semester you're going to feel like a Political Science major! His classes are entertaining and very informative. He gives you the notes so as long as you study them you'll pass his class. Also, follow the instructions on the class project. Best teacher
Professor Collins is the most amazing person! I absolutely loved his class and the way he taught it! He is the biggest dork and super cute! But do all the extra credit he offers because it is part of your grade. he is super easy but yes it does require you to do work and laught a lot. Going to miss him
Old guy but super good at speaking and keeping the interest of the class. No textbook, don't order it. He gives you the notes that you need to study for his tests and other than one project and extra credit you have absolutely no homework. Super easy relaxed chill class. Got an A without trying.
Collins was awesome. He isn't joking when he says you need to go over your notes 23 1/2 times. We never had homework, but tons of extra credit. His tests were hard if you didn't go over your notes, but he gives you everything you need to know. No textbook was required. He was fun and entertaining. I highly recommend his class!
Mr. Collins is a fun teacher, he's not too serious and is a jokster. Tests are super tough, but study your notes and and the outlines he gives and you will surely pass. Not my preference in teaching style, but he is a great teacher none the less.
Doesn't use a book, doesn't make slides and other resources more accessible for students. Extremely picky grader. Acts like he "gotcha" if you didn't follow his directions to the letter, even if his directions are unclear or pointless. For example: term paper doesn't use MLA or APA format, but will dock for "wrong" citations or biblio.
Study your notes 27 times it works and make sure to give Professor Collins the red pepper if you rate him! Made me want to come to class everyday such a fun learning environment.
Was the best history teacher I have ever had. Was funny and kept the class interesting, also gave too much extra credit. I would definitely take this class again.
This was the easiest teacher I've ever had! He gives soon much extra credit and there are no surprises on the test. During his lectures, he gives you an outline and you fill that out while he speaks about the topic. If you just memorize those notes, you have nothing to worry about! A bonus is that he doesn't make you buy the $200 textbook.
Hands down the best history teacher I ever had. He makes it fun and simple to learn the chapters. He also doesn't require us to buy the book (a plus). All you have to do is read through the notes(23 1/2 times) and you'll do great on the test.
Collins was honestly one of the best teacher's I've ever had. He's hilarious and makes coming to class fun. He's not biased at all with politics and let's us debate fairly. His tests are straight-forward. He offers so much extra credit, take advantage of it!
Tests are easy and straightforward. He doesn't require a book unless the class votes to use it. He's really nice and funny and makes the lectures interesting, and he gives almost a full letter grade of extra credit if you do it all. Grading in his class is also extremely lenient.
Professor Collins was possibly the worst professor I have ever had. Many of his historical facts are irrelevant to the class and/or are completely wrong. He was also disrespectful to other cultures and blatantly makes up facts. He also makes you write a 30+ page essay and barely looks at it. It is an easy class, but this professor is awful.
he's funny,NO HW only 1 major project that you can literally do in two days if you know how to research. lectures were so off topic I didn't know whether it was a funny story or an actual event... NO TEXT required cus he gives you study guides w/answers so if you STUDY you pass BUT TAKE GOOD NOTES but good luck trying to figure out his lectures
Prof. Collins was one of the best professors I've had here at COC. I'm not one for history, but he made it fun! We got to vote to use a textbook and to add 2 students into the class! You need to come bc we don't use a book, so the info is important from lectures, which are daily. He gives you fill-in notes, too! Don't stress! This class was easy!!!
Collins is such a sweet & passionate professor who also gives amazing lectures. This class isn't hard he gives a study guide and the exams look exactly like the study guide. If you can study for 5+ hours you'll easily pass the tests. There's no homework only one project so you're only graded on few items, 3 Exams that can make or break your grade
HANDS DOWN THE BEST PROFESSOR EVER! all you have to do is study your notes you write down in class & listen & COME TO CLASS PEOPLE!
Class Info
Attendance Mandatory
75%
Textbook Required
86%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
A-
Grade Distribution
Common Tags
Rating Trend
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POLISC150
5.0
(4)POLSCI150
5.0
(2)POL101
5.0
(4)POLISCI
5.0
(3)POLITICALSCIEN
5.0
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POLSCI120
4.0
POLITICALSCIEN
3.0
POLS150
2.3
POL101
2.3
POL150
2.2