4.0

Robert Quist

Humanities - Ferris State University

4.0
Quality
2.2
Difficulty
85%
Would Retake
88
Reviews
4.0
Quality
2.2
Difficulty
4.0
Helpful
4.0
Clarity

85%

Would Retake

88

Reviews

Rating Distribution
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5

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4

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5

What Students Say

If you are thinking about taking his online classes, don't

HUMM240 - 3.0 rating

Such an easy online class

240 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

80%

Textbook Required

38%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A-

95% confidence
Based on 18 grades
Most common grades:
A (10)
A+ (4)
B+ (2)
Grade Distribution
A(14)B(2)C(0)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(2)
Based on 19 reported grades
A: 10
A+: 4
B+: 2
B: 2
Common Tags
Hilarious (5)
Respected (4)
Participation matters (4)
LECTURE HEAVY (4)
Clear grading criteria (4)
Get ready to read (3)
Inspirational (3)
EXTRA CREDIT (2)
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Reviews (88)
4.0
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HUM100
Apr 3, 2003

He tells you what is going to be on the test's.

4.0
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HUMN100
Apr 3, 2003

He is a great teacher to have for humanities. The class, the tests, and the quizzes are easy.

5.0
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HUMN
Apr 8, 2003

He is a very good teacher. He makes learning humanities fun. The material is very interesting and he is very helpful in helping you to learn it. Quizzes, exams and tests are easy because of this.

3.0
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101
May 4, 2003

Personally I think he's just a **** star

5.0
1.0
HUMN100
Jun 19, 2003

This is an easy class if you just go to it and study for the tests. I would take it again if I had too.

5.0
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HUMN100
Jul 30, 2003

Quist is a good man. He explains everything, you learn a ton but its not difficult. You have quizzes every week but he tells you what's going to be on them and gives study guides for exams. It's cake and its interesting

3.0
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HUM100
Sep 25, 2003

i think this dude might be funny, if you know what i mean

3.0
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HUMM101
Oct 13, 2003

this has to be the guy i am thinking of this is his name but no sescription matches him sh sadi he has a family but he never tells us what is on a test he is hard as hell

3.0
4.0
HUMN100
Oct 25, 2003

This was my least favorite class. All he does is read from power point. His tests and quizes might be easy but he is a little weird if you know what I mean and that throws it all off.

5.0
2.0
HUM
Oct 30, 2003

great guy, very understanding

5.0
1.0
HUMN100
Nov 4, 2003

Do the work and come to class = easy A. Good teacher but boring

1.0
5.0
HUM150
Nov 5, 2003

No Comments

5.0
1.0
HUMN101
Nov 7, 2003

Dont listen to any of those negitive comments they are all wrong this class is so easy he GIVES you all the answers to the Quizes and Exams. What sucks about that?? He is a great prof. I would recommend Quist before any other HUMN Professor.

4.0
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HUM100
Nov 10, 2003

He's a nice guy and his class is easy enough. His lectures get kind of boring though

5.0
2.0
HUMM101
Nov 17, 2003

Great teacher. Funny! Just come to class and learn what he lectures and you will get a good grade. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

5.0
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HUMN100
Nov 21, 2003

very interesting class. He is a nice guy and he will give you all that you need to get an A.

5.0
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HUMANITIES
Nov 30, 2003

Very very good teacher

5.0
1.0
HUM
Jan 5, 2004

He is a cool prof, the class is interesting if you like art. I learned a lot and test and quizzes are easy.

5.0
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HUMN100
Feb 10, 2004

No Comments

3.0
1.0
HUMN
Feb 26, 2004

His tests are exstremely easy. Even if you are retarded you can still get an A. Nice guy but his lectures are very boring. I tend to sleep during his class but still get an A.

5.0
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HUMN100
Mar 29, 2004

Really good teacher. Made, what could have been extremely boring interesting. Real easy teacher, gives you all the answers to everything. I highly reccomend him!

4.0
1.0
HUMN100
Mar 29, 2004

This class seemed really boring...and almost pointless. He brings up good points about the art. But I wasn't really interested in the subject. It's an easy A though. He is nice.

5.0
1.0
HUMN100
Mar 31, 2004

Makes fun of himself so he makes you laugh, easiest class I have ever had. Art is interesting it just sucks when you have to listen to the music- I WOULD RECOMMEND 100%

5.0
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HUMN100
Mar 31, 2004

Not the most exciting class, but I did learn a lot about art. Plus the class is extremley easy.

4.0
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HUMN100
Mar 31, 2004

Very boring class but easy professor. Go to class and you will be fine. He gives a quiz every week but they are very easy and always have a bonus point. Before the test he gives a study guide and if you study that, you will ace the test with no problems.

5.0
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HUMN100
Apr 27, 2004

Very easy class and funny teacher. He will help you out in any way possible. Lectures are interesting and he welcomes any and all comments from the class, no matter how irrelevent, incorrect or just plain stupid. He is a VERY nice guy.

4.0
3.0
HUMN102
Oct 19, 2004

The quizzes are easy because you take them online but the test are ridiculous. There's so much information and there's only 7 questions on the test not to mention there are only two test throught the whole semester. But overall it's easy enough to get a C if that's what you're looking for.

5.0
1.0
HUMN100
Nov 12, 2004

Pretty easy class as long as you listen and take notes. Quist is a nice guy, and you learn a lot.

5.0
1.0
HUMN100
Feb 2, 2005

Excellent class! Quist will help you in any way possible if you need it. His tests are no joke, but he keeps the class interesting. Definitely take his classes!

4.0
3.0
HUMN100
Mar 21, 2005

I had a 3 hr class and that was no joke! BORING! The information is useless and its all just memorization. The quizzes are simple but the tests are OUTRAGEOUS! Hes cool, but this class was def not my favorite.

5.0
1.0
HUMN100
Mar 27, 2005

I took this to fill my cultural enrichment thing but I loved this class, it was very interesting and he's very passionate about what he's teaching which is always a plus. I definately reccomend this class, easy A plus you learn neat stuff.

5.0
1.0
HUMN100
Apr 1, 2005

Great class to fill cultural enrichment. Easy A just go to class and take minimal notes. Tries to make the subject as interesting as possible.

3.0
3.0
HUMANITIES
Sep 23, 2005

No Comments

4.0
2.0
HUM100
Oct 7, 2005

Great teacher. I love his class. If you get a chance to take him do so.

5.0
2.0
HUMN100101102
Mar 5, 2006

Dr. Quist is by far my favorite teacher. He keeps lectures interesting and enjoyable. I loved coming to his class. He is so helpful, he wants you to succeed. He gives bonus quizzes all the time and bonus questions on regular quizzes. You have to spend time studying for his tests, which, if you know the material, it's a breeze. Easy A. Great teacher

3.0
3.0
HUMN100
Mar 31, 2006

first section on classical music is hard! Other sections on painting and mythology arent as bad. He tends to get off topic at times and makes jokes that arent that funny. a little strange but a good prof nonetheless.

5.0
1.0
HUM100
May 2, 2006

Dr. Quist is a very classy guy. He is exactly what you would expect out of a humanities prof. He is very well educated and the class is pretty easy. It is broken down into three sections: Music, Paintings, and Greek Mythology. It is an easy A for any half-way intelligent human-being

5.0
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HUMN100
Jun 1, 2006

Loved this professor. He was very easy as long as you attended class and read the material. He really created a passion for me for Humanities by taking his class! The only thing I disliked was that the mythology section seemed a little tainted by Judeo-Christian theology. (ie: Dionysus being compared to Satan!)

5.0
1.0
HUMN100
Oct 11, 2006

I love Dr. Quist! He is so funny, and he makes the class really interesting. There are quizzes every Friday that are just easy points, and his exams are really easy too. Just go over your notes and you should be fine.

1.0
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HUMM100
Oct 25, 2006

Worst teacher i have ever had, and most likely will ever have. Do not take this guy his exams are impossible and his reviews are crap. He doesnt prepare you for anything and his lectures are terrible.

5.0
2.0
HUMM100
Nov 14, 2006

Great teacher. Not too harsh, but still pushes you. He'll work with you in any way he can to make sure you do your best. Best of all, he's very passionate about what he teaches and it shows in class. Easily one of the best professors I've had.

5.0
1.0
HUMN100
Nov 17, 2006

By far one of the easiest classes that i've taken. The music part is kind of difficult because it requires you to be familiar with 30+ songs. After the music unit, it is pretty much smooth sailing. He enjoys to talk about sex and nudity a lot. People need to stop complaining, because he tells you what will be on his quizzes and exams.

4.0
3.0
HUMN100
Feb 7, 2007

awesome teacher one of the best i have ever had

2.0
4.0
HUMN100
Mar 19, 2007

His 100 level was way too hard for just an elective class. Take something else if you don't have an interest in music.

4.0
2.0
HUMN100
Mar 29, 2007

Material isn't the most exciting stuff in the world, but you can tell he likes what he's teaching. Music section is a little difficult having to remember all different songs, but the rest is pretty easy. Show up and you'll do good.

5.0
2.0
HUMN100
Feb 11, 2009

Love this teacher, he enjoys what he's teaching and that's something that counts for a lot. The mythology section was awesome, goes in depth on Greek heroes which I thought was really interesting, and for the first time ever he actually made me interested in the tragedies.

5.0
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HUMN100
Mar 29, 2009

Never met a professor that was so into what he was teaching. He is very interesting. Class is really easy and fun. This is a really good cultural enrichment class and highly recommended with Quist.

4.0
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HUMN100
Apr 22, 2009

HILARIOUS!!! hes a good guy. He sang to us in class one day cuz he forgot his keyboard. the whole class roared with laughter. Quizes and Tests are kinda difficult so make sure to study the material and your notes.

5.0
2.0
HUMN102
Apr 29, 2009

Class is kind of difficult, and mini quizzes each weak. If you keep up with the reading, you'll do fine! Exams aren't that tough because he gives you an extensive study guide before hand. He loves what he teaches, and is a nice teacher overall!

5.0
1.0
HUMN100
Aug 26, 2009

fun to listen to. didn't even buy the 2 of 3 books because his lectures covered what you need to know. GO TO CLASS and you will pass with flying colors. i recommend note cards to study for tests. mini quiz each week. not hard at all as long as you study your notes. also speak up in class and ask questions. overall one of my favorite proffs so far

1.0
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HUMN100
Nov 30, 2009

Nothing to say positive about the class.

2.0
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HUMM100
Jan 3, 2010

horrrible!!!!!

5.0
2.0
ARTH111
Apr 21, 2010

Very passionate guy, makes it interesting to listen to. He's way easier than the other prof who teaches, and is very relaxed. Books are dry but if you go to class you won't have to read them a whole lot. Tests and quizzes are cakewalks if you spend some time going over your notes.

1.0
5.0
FILM253
May 11, 2010

dont take this class, tests are not passable

3.0
5.0
FILM253
May 12, 2010

Would not recommend this class, reason being: i attended every lecture, read/studied the book, made the little side notes beside each paragraph, studied his 'Lecture notes", and still only got a C+. A TOTALLY undeserved grade for all the effort i put in. He expects you to know thoroughly every aspect of every movie referenced in every chapter.

5.0
2.0
HUMN101
Dec 10, 2010

His lectures are enthralling, until you notice all of the fallicies. He is passionate about what he teaches. He's nice. Terrible about grading tests and quizzes in a timely manner. I am highly irritated by his dismissive attitude toward all religions. Very opinionated on all things, and doesn't like being corrected, even if he can be proven wrong.

3.0
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FILM253
Dec 13, 2010

Do not take this class. The tests are ridiculous. My Chemistry tests were easier than his film tests. Even after intense studying I still can barely manage a C. Oh and your grade relies on the tests

3.0
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HUMN100
Dec 20, 2010

Funny teacher, but test ARE WAY TO HARD. Study guides he gives don't help at all, and his notes are not clear either. Avoid if you can.

5.0
2.0
ARTH111
Apr 5, 2011

This is an awesome class!! You can tell he is passionate about this stuff! Take this class for sure, the quizes are super easy and the tests are multiple choice and then identify a few pieces! Make sure you study and go to class because he tells you everything you need to know! You don't use the book much but It does help as a reference!

5.0
3.0
MYTH327
May 12, 2011

I found his lectures very interesting, and easy to follow. He was available for help when needed, and was more than willing to take time to further explain when needed.

4.0
1.0
MYTH327
Jul 25, 2011

It sounds easy, then he starts talking, and you think "what the hell did i get myself into" but the tests are SO easy, and hes really laid back about grading. the "essay" questions are just short answer where you only need to write one word. his lectures are really confusing but if you write down all the mumbo-jumbo he says youll get A's.

5.0
2.0
HUMN102
Apr 20, 2012

his class is very interesting, and he is a very nice teacher, also the quiz and tests are not hard, you will get a good grade if you carefully review the notes.

3.0
4.0
MYTH337
Mar 25, 2013

Lectures in class are hard to follow, he gets really exicted about myth and rambles on forever about them, tests are so confusing, questions are the most random ones you would never think to study for, easy grader on the essays, but better know everything from the book inclduing captions and random paintings for the tests.

5.0
3.0
HUMN120
Mar 2, 2014

Great professor! Gets really involved with discussions and won't be afraid to call on your to get you involved too! You will have a quiz every week and they are very straight forward. He will sometimes tell you that answers. Tests are just longer quizzes. Show up to class with a good attitude and participate in lectures, I promise you'll do great

3.0
3.0
HUMM240
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 21, 2014

If you are thinking about taking his online classes, don't. The weeks normally start on Monday and end on Sunday. His; you would be lucky to find out your assignments on Tuesday night or Wednesday, and everything is due on Friday. I am full time school and full time work, so having to worry about when I will get my weeks assignments is the worst!

5.0
1.0
240
Jan 5, 2015

Such an easy online class. All of the quiztest answers are in the power point notes. He is very understanding and fair. Highly recommend.

5.0
1.0
FILM222
Grade: A
Dec 11, 2015

Basically, show up to class, watch the films, and you'll be ok. Most of them are boring, but he makes them interesting by explaining them. There are weekly quizzes with the chance of extra credit. They are really easy if you show up to class. He gives great study guides for tests and none of them are cumulative.

5.0
2.0
FILM253
Grade: A
Apr 19, 2016

Take good notes the quizzes will not be over the move as much as who directed it and who the made the movie.

5.0
2.0
HUM100
Grade: A
Dec 5, 2016
Would take again

Dr. Quist is a hilarious man who will make a class that would otherwise be difficult enjoyable. He likes to make you laugh and basically gives you all the answers to the online quizzes as long as you attend his class, same with his exams.

Respected
Get ready to read
Hilarious
5.0
1.0
FILM222
Grade: A+
Jan 9, 2017
Would take again

Dr. Quist is passionate about movies. If you are also passionate about them, you'll love the class. There was a quiz each class about the movie we watched the previous week. They're really easy and there's usually extra credit available on them. Also don't buy the books! He gives notes on the movies in class and both books are in FLITE anyways.

Inspirational
Hilarious
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
1.0
HUMN102
Grade: A+
May 17, 2017
Would take again

Quist tells you the answer to all of the multiple choice on both quizzes and test. You still need to show up to every lecture because that will give you the answers you need for the short answers. He will give you the topic for the SA, but does not spell it out for you. Don't waste your money on the book.

Participation matters
Caring
LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
3.0
HUMN240
Grade: A
Aug 7, 2017
Would take again

Great Class and Professor. Required text is easy to read and understand. Class format is perfect for online learning. Good discussion participation, quiz and test structure. I loved this class. It was a short summer class and definitely do-able. I learned a lot.

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
4.0
4.0
FILM353
Apr 12, 2018
Would take again

Class met once a week and there are six things that go into the grade book. Grading is hard but he is a great professor. He made sure that I had everything I needed and that I was doing well.

GRADED BY FEW THINGS
5.0
3.0
HUM100
Grade: A
Nov 5, 2018
Would take again

Literally my favorite professor at Ferris State. Professor Quist is seriously hilarious. He gets so into the lectures and is really passionate about what he teaches. If you need help, don't worry he wont let you fail! He'll do anything he can to help you if you go to his office hours! He knows most students by name and he cares about our success.

4.0
2.0
HUM100
Grade: A
Nov 15, 2018
Would take again

This class deals with plays and sculptures. The plays are very hard to understand on your own, so you must go to class. He does an amazing job explaining the topics and as long as you take notes you will pass with no problem. He is very passionate about the topics. 1 online quiz each week and 3 tests.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
2.0
HUMM101
Nov 23, 2018
Would take again

this course is not a hard course it is just a lot of information to take in in a short amount of time. If you attend lectures and write notes you will pass with an A. Be sure to study! He does tell you what will be expected to know for the tests.

Skip class? You won't pass.
EXTRA CREDIT
LECTURE HEAVY
3.0
4.0
HUM100
Dec 6, 2018
Would take again

Professor Quist is a great guy, he is passionate about what hes teaching. There were quizzes every week over what we were learning, that helped my grade a lot. This class is lecture heavy. All he does is lecture . The reason I feel this class is so difficult is because he says so much thats irrelevant that you dont know what to take notes on.

Respected
LECTURE HEAVY
3.0
3.0
HUMN240
Grade: B+
Apr 2, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Took HUMN 240 online and it wasn't as easy as expected. Hard to find things in the book. Also I emailed him multiple times with no response. There is a quiz and discussion board due every week. Can't find quiz answers online so get ready to read

Get ready to read
Participation matters
5.0
3.0
HUMN102
Grade: B
Aug 15, 2019
Would take again

Great teacher, fun classes

Accessible outside class
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
HUM100
Grade: A
Dec 6, 2019
Would take again

Best professor I've ever had. The nicest, best, funniest professor you'll ever have. He is actually passionate about teaching and makes it easy for us students.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Inspirational
5.0
1.0
HUMM100
Grade: A
Dec 10, 2019
Would take again

A great professor that cares for his students and really wants them to pass. There is a lot of reading, but you can honestly get through it by skimming. He's very entertaining and really enjoys teaching. You are only graded by 3 tests and weekly quizzes, but they are all very easy, and I am normally a bad test taker.

Get ready to read
Amazing lectures
Caring
1.0
5.0
HUMN101
Dec 10, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Overall, I feel like he is a cool guy, however He never responds to email or messages from canvas. quizzes almost every week. The material is hard if you don't have a background in early history on the other side of the world. Overall, I would never take a class taught by him ever again.

Lots of homework
Test heavy
Tough grader
2.0
2.0
HUMM101
Grade: B
Mar 22, 2022

You'll spend about $75+ on textbooks and NEVER USE THEM! He has you take notes of the stuff that is already on Canvas so do not bother with notes and all his quizzes and exams are over those notes. Very easy class but if you get bored very easily then this class is not for you. Also, he is beyond terrible at responding to emails. Best of luck!

Participation matters
Lecture heavy
2.0
1.0
HUMN240
Grade: A+
Aug 9, 2023
Would take again

Don't buy the book for this class, you will never use it. I tried to email him four times at the beginning of the semester and never received a single response. Class was super easy, all the questions were based on the lecture notes.

Clear grading criteria
4.0
1.0
FILM222
Grade: A
Oct 18, 2023
Would take again

He normally lectures you before you watch any film. Its a long class with a lot of movies. Test 1 is 25%, Test 2 is 25%, the Final Test is 25% and Weekly Quizzes are also 25%. In the syllabus it says "The student will have three unexcused absences. Each subsequent absence will result in a half-letter grade drop from your final grade."

Hilarious
Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
5.0
1.0
HUMM240
Grade: A
Nov 26, 2023
Would take again

Loved this class. Took it fully online and I highly recommend it. We had a discussion post and a quiz once a week and I could usually get the entire week's worth of hw done in about 30 mins. Every now and then we had a test. Test and quizzes are extremely easy because all the answers are in his notes. Don't bother buying the book! Great class!

Respected
5.0
1.0
FILM222
Grade: B+
Dec 6, 2023
Would take again

You just watch movies in this class. Every week there is a quiz that gets put up around thursday thats due sunday.

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Graded by few things
5.0
1.0
FILM253
Grade: A+
Nov 4, 2025
Would take again

Best class I have ever taken. You watch 2 movies every class and then later in the week take a test on it. Professor is also very passionate about the subject. Only bad thing I have to say is that sometimes the questions on the quizzes weren't discussed, but besides that it was so fun. If you want an easy A take this class!

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

80%

Textbook Required

38%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A-

95% confidence
Based on 18 grades
Most common grades:
A (10)
A+ (4)
B+ (2)
Grade Distribution
A(14)B(2)C(0)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(2)
Based on 19 reported grades
A: 10
A+: 4
B+: 2
B: 2
Common Tags
Hilarious (5)
Respected (4)
Participation matters (4)
LECTURE HEAVY (4)
Clear grading criteria (4)
Get ready to read (3)
Inspirational (3)
EXTRA CREDIT (2)
Rating Trend

Stable

-0.20 avg change
Mar
Aug
Oct
Nov
Dec
Nov
Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

240

5.0

(1)

HUM

5.0

(2)

HUMN100101102

5.0

(1)

ARTH111

5.0

(2)

HUMN120

5.0

(1)
+17 more courses
Difficulty by Course

HUM150

5.0

MYTH337

4.0

FILM353

4.0

FILM253

3.6

HUMM100

3.3

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