4.2

Ron Vonbehren

Political Science - Valencia College - East and West Campus

4.2
Quality
2.4
Difficulty
63%
Would Retake
84
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4.2
Quality
2.4
Difficulty
4.1
Helpful
4.3
Clarity

63%

Would Retake

84

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What Students Say

Avoid him at all costs, though the class is easy

EUH2001 - 5.0 rating

Want the best, you got him

INR - 5.0 rating
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IP
Nov 30, 2003

Pushes his republican views WAY too far and WAY too much

5.0
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POS
Dec 4, 2003

I think that he has a great teaching style, and he is very laid back...his only problem is that he is too close minded on HIS own political views...other than that....he's great! :)

5.0
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EUH2110
Dec 15, 2003

kool teacher

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GOVT
Dec 17, 2003

He is an awesome teacher & so much fun! He makes a boring subject interesting and always has something funny to say.

5.0
2.0
GOVERNMENT
Dec 19, 2003

AN awesome teacher. KNows his government and very funny. Prepares us for the tests very well.

5.0
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GOVERNMENT
Dec 24, 2003

Great teacher! Has a wonderful sense of humor. Prepares you for the test by telling you exactly what to study. Fun class to take you learn alot.

5.0
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POS2041
Apr 19, 2004

He the best teacher i every had..his really easy to understand and if you have any questions about anything he is really open to answering them..also if you like to play softball he the teacher to take he also coaches the school team boys and girls..later

3.0
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USGOV
Apr 21, 2004

This guy loves himself and his Republican party. If you're a Liberial, take another class or you'll be fustrated & angered. He is knowledgeable, helpful with tests, and teaches out of his notebook but quizzes from the book.

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USGOV
Aug 25, 2004

Cocky, arrogant, but that's what's funny about him. Given that he is openly Republican I think that it's nice that he doesn't skirt around issues. He likes discussions in class and he goes over things with you until you understand and share your opinion.

4.0
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POS2041H
Oct 13, 2004

He's a pretty cool guy. He is a bit arrogant, but seems to play that for laughs. He is WAY republican, so if you're not, expect to get annoyed in class. He likes discussions but will beat you down with his views. Overall, it's an easy course.

5.0
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POS2112
Oct 23, 2004

GREAT teacher- he's the first who could teach me something about government that was real and useful to me. I don't just hear it, finally I know what it all means. Just do the work and you'll make an A, no problem. GOOD STUFF!

5.0
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EUH20002001
Nov 19, 2004

Excellent teacher... class is very routine, easy quizzes: 10 questions, 5 pts each, 50 pts just for showing up to class. He's republican! He prints out notes for you, curves the midterm exam, and you only have to do 3 out of 4 1000-word essays. Very good teacher, not hard, I learned a ton!

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EVERYONE
Mar 3, 2005

He is great teacher and I look forward to going to his class. I should I have taken him over FIVE TIMES and counting. He really heplful and and you will learn something in every class you take with him.

4.0
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GOVT
May 9, 2005

I did have one problem with this professor. At the end of the term, he said i earned an A, then a B appeared as my final grade. after pursuing the reason, i found out he counted me absent 6 times when i was ony gone once! This was not the problem, the problem was getting him to correct it.

5.0
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USGOVERNMENT
Jun 22, 2005

Conservative Alert! Conservative Alert! If you like Donkey's or abortion, you will be in disagreeance with Professor VonBehren. I know what you're thinking, this guy's one of those faggy European dignitaries, well he's not okay!

5.0
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USGOV
Nov 30, 2005

nice class. . .

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STATEANDLOCAL
Grade: A+
Dec 8, 2005

This class was alright for a while... untill it just became rutine every week having a quiz... kinda boring... but yeah just do the work and you should be fine.. ohh yeah study hard for the exams... NICCA

4.0
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STATELOCAL
Dec 19, 2005

GOOD TEACHER- GOES WITH THE FLOW- WILL LET YOU KNOW HOW TO UNDERSTAND THE SYSTEM! AND BECOME A BETTER PERSON AROUND THE LAW- DONT AGREE WITH EVERTHING IN THA CLASS! HE ASSIGNS H.W. ONCE A WEEK-QUIZ'S ONCE A WEEK- JUST READ AND YOU WILL BE OK- HE WILL GIVE YOU NOTES AND WHAT TO STUDY!

5.0
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USHISTORY
Dec 25, 2005

Great teacher! Very laid back and easy going. Just show up and do your work and it's fine.

5.0
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INTERNPOLITIC
Jan 6, 2006

Awsome teacher. Easy laid back! Just read the chapters!!!! Gives all the notes for mid-term and final very clear.

5.0
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POS2041
Jan 30, 2006

Very nice professor! Take his class and you will amazed his teaching method.

4.0
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AMH2010
Mar 21, 2006

Yea he gives u all the notes but just reads off them the whole class. U have to read all the chapters in the book (boring!) on ur own time & take quizzes on them. He gives like 2 tests but there's so much material to cover from all the notes! He's a coach & acts like it. I thought it was completley boring & he makes u work for the A, he admits it!

3.0
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HISTORY
Mar 21, 2006

This class was so boring. Everyday it's the same routine. Read chapter, take quiz, read notes. He prints the notes so you just have to memorize them. And the chapters are long and boring since the book he uses is in the form of a novel. He uses class time for discussion so the learning part is on you. I wouldn't recommend him.. but that's just me

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GOVERNMENT
Mar 30, 2006

This teacher is not hard at all. The quiz's are only 10 questions and they are always easy. He only assigns two assignments. You may have to study the notes but overall its an easy A.

5.0
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USGOV
Apr 15, 2006

This Professor is extremely fair. You get points for just showing up. Read your chapters and do the work, and you'll do fine. He allows you to think for yourself. Isn't that what's important? Forming your own opinions in life?

4.0
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USGOV
May 4, 2006

He wants you to call him "Uncle Ron", how lame. Class is boring. Quiz every week. Study what he tells you and you will do fine on test. Don't bother doing extra credit work or engaging him in class. He says it will help your grade but I did extra work and it had absolutely no effect on my grade. The best thing about him, he is Republican.

5.0
2.0
POS2041
Jun 12, 2006

He is very nice professor. He give test every week so read your book and study, however, if you do not know the answer during test he's gonna give you 50% anyway and 10% for showing up so it's not a bad professor. Only the class is boring but not if you know how to joke. I got a B for this class I thought he will give me a C. Oh! well.

3.0
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POS2041
Jun 27, 2006

He thinks really highly of himself and says some rather inappropriate things while teaching. I think to impress his younger female students perhaps.

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WESTERNHISTORY
Jul 10, 2006

Didnt like him at all. All the questions are fill in the blank.. yes, there are 10 questions, but how do you know which questions are going, you have nothing left than memorizing names like Utnapushim and stuff like that. When he speaks is so boren... he spends hours talking about only one thing, he never covers the whole chapter or discuss the lec

5.0
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HISTORY
Jul 31, 2006

Very easy class- just skim the chapters and take the quizzes- he gives so many bonus quiz points! He tells you exactly whats on the exam they are so easy! Highly recommended

3.0
1.0
HIST1877
Nov 1, 2006

Not an easy class, considering I hate History, but he gives you the benefit if the doubt. Here's the bottom line, show up for class every week, guaranteed a C.

5.0
3.0
POS2041
Nov 12, 2006

He is a great teacher b/c he makes the class interesting. The only thing is the book is boring and you got a quiz on one chapter every week. His midterm is not hard unless you study the material b/c he tells you everything that is goin to be on it.

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POS2401
Nov 19, 2006

he is conservative when talking about Liberal conservative people he is very bias and boy can you see it when he talks. quiz once a week, he says the question and you just write the down the answer. Does not try to help people with different learning styles. says some things that are better left outside of class. Nice guy, strange way of teaching

5.0
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EUH2000
Nov 23, 2006

I loved this teacher. I do not like history at all but I found his class to be interesting! You have a quiz every week in his class about the chapter you read that week. You only have two exams they are mostly fill in the blank. Just study for the test and you will do fine, he tells you everything that will be on the test.

4.0
3.0
AMH2020
Apr 27, 2007

Didn't like the class at all. Very conservative, all he talks about in class is how republicans are better then democrats "anyone wants to argue with me?". Wants us to participate yet when someone raises their hand ignores them for 5 minutes. Sometimes he just talks nonsense. Oh, did I mention? Midterm and final are fill in the blanks. A is 92>.

4.0
4.0
POS2041
May 21, 2007

Difficult class but I took it as a flex start class and we only had 8 class sessions (of over 3 hours per class) to do everything. He is very vocal about his opinions on government and loves to argue with anyone who disagrees with him.

5.0
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POS2041
Aug 5, 2007

vERY EASY TO UNDERSTAND.

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POS2041
Nov 11, 2007

Conservative and religious, but keeps his opinions as strictly that, opinions. He doesn't force himself on anyone, but jokes a lot about differing views. Very straight forward, gives you all of the answers in advance, you just have to make sure you pick up on them before hand. Great teacher, really gets you to understand/think about the material.

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POSS20
Nov 15, 2007

He was awesome. Very funny and helped whenever help was needed. There are 2 papers due and quizes every week so i suggest you get the freakin text book and read. He's a conservatist and loves a good debate. He prefers to be called Uncle Ron but thats a story in itself. EXCELLENT TEACHER!!

5.0
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INR2002
Dec 11, 2007

I love Dr. VonBehren! Excellent teacher. The tests are kinda lengthy but there are only two of them and he pretty much tells you exactly whats gonna be on the tests before hand so you only study whats important. As long as you dont miss more that three classes and read the study guide its and easy A

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POS1435
Dec 14, 2007

Funny guy, very helpful and insightful to the world of political science.

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POS2041
Jan 6, 2008

this is the best teacher ever. believe me people. u actually learn about the government, its like planted in ur head, and he tells u whats on the exams. except the quizzes which r easy if u read the chapters. papers, easy too. u all will love this class. all teachers should be like this dude

5.0
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EUH2001
Mar 4, 2008

This is not a class for the open minded. Being a Democrat I am constantly frustrated by his conservative views and his inability to let your views be known. He is the only upper level history teacher at the Osceola Campus (I have had to take him for 4 classes). Avoid him at all costs, though the class is easy. Weekly quiz and 2 tests. 4 A's for me.

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POS2041
Apr 17, 2008

I took his U.S. GOV class. He is a very educated prof. kind of weird at times, but very funny. not very good about communication, but very lenient grader and about late papers and assignments. READ the book assignments and be @ every possible class, do the two mandatory papers and you'll be good!

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POS2041
Apr 29, 2008

very opinionated. don't take him.

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AMH2010
Jun 5, 2008

I have had Professor VonBehren for 5 classes and I must say that I really like his teaching style. Others have expressed displeasure at his opinionated approach, but you must understand his attitude. He ALWAYS allows for others to disagree, in fact, he ENCOURAGES this. He gives his political views as his opinion ONLY, unlike many other professors.

5.0
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POS2041
Jul 28, 2008

He is a great teacher, very conservative, but he explains well. He always give a quizz every week and if u read the chapters u should get a 100 for all of them . He tells u the questions for the exam although there are a lot of them ,he tells u the answers, The person with the highest average in the class skips the final I DID!!!!

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POS2041
Jul 29, 2008

Hes good if you stay away from abortion. He dosen't give out an extraordinary amount of work, but theres @ least 1 quiz every week which can really make you feel burned out! His grading scale is like this, 20% midterm, 20% final, 20% quiz avg, 20% case study, and 20% analytical essay.Overall, hes ok I'll be taking him 4 inter. politcs so that will

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POS2041
Nov 13, 2008

He's a very cool teacher. he's the coolest old guy i've ever met. he makes politics sooo fun. You can get a A in h is class if you study for the midterm and at least read the chapter for his weekly quiz. I've learned so much in his class and i would def. recommend him!

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INR2002
Nov 18, 2008

The easiest A I've ever gotten. Weekly quiz - 10 questions with 3 or 4 bonus questions. Midterm and final are curved. Show up = A.

5.0
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POS2041
Dec 16, 2008

I love this guy!! His class is extremely easy. Just show up to get your A!!! Two easy essays. Please if you want to have fun and get an A TAKE THIS GUY!!!

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INR2000
Dec 17, 2008

He is a great teacher. he knows what hes talking about and is fun to argue with. he will make you understand whatss going on in the world. opinons are kind of frustrating but u will learn to deal with it. hes funny and helps you when you need it. if ur late on something he lets u slide. quizzes evry week so read the chapters! take this class!!

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INR2002
Dec 17, 2008

Easy quizzes,mid term and final are a little harder, but he likes help students who are responsible.

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POS2041
Dec 30, 2008

This was a pretty easy class. I took it flex start so we had 2 quizzes/4hr meeting, midterm after 3 weeks, final after 7 but it was still easy. I got an A easy but several people still struggled. he gives you 50% on the quiz for showing up then the other 50% is answering 10 questions and bonus. plenty of extra credit available.

4.0
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POS2041
Jan 15, 2009

He's a very conservative professor, i passed, but the first couple days of class he didnt even talk about what were suppose to be learning except his view points and how there is no such thing as global warming. VERY CLOSED MINDED. If you can deal with it take him but if you have no patience for that dont bother. he's conceited,and has tenure oooo

3.0
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POS2041
May 1, 2009

You will learn a lot in this class. Lots of information to memorize. His grade scale is more difficult than the rest of the college. 92-100 is an A. He is extremely conservative and bullies/ intimidates those who are not like minded. If you can handle his snotty personality, take him. But be warned its a difficult class if you're looking for an A.

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POS2112
May 5, 2009

He is a great teacher, you have to read 1 chapter every week for quiz . He likes the students to him. Do not miss class.

4.0
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HIS101
May 11, 2009

really easy class! he's funny and makes the class entertaining. Its an easy A!

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POS2041
May 12, 2009

VonBehren, is an excellent Professor, he creates a great class environment. He is conservative, but, in his defense, he is very very fair & will not hold any opinions you have against you. The work is somewhat easy, he tells you exactly what will be on the tests. Always extra credit questions, fair grading policy. Don't be late though. A+ Professor

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POS2041
May 20, 2009

He is a great professor.. he creates a great class environment and he has a great sense of humor.. you will learn a lot from him

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HIST2020
Jul 2, 2009

Uncle Ron is the best! I took his class becasue a friend told me it was an easy A... and she was right. I also took his government class and got an A too. He is a really funny guy and keeps you entertained. You have a Quiz a week but they are so easy you dont even have to study. You should take him!!!

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EUH2000
Dec 11, 2009

He is a great teacher and he makes a boring subject like history interesting. Just do the work and study for the tests and there is no reason you can't get an A.

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EUH2001
Apr 3, 2010

This teacher is great. Take his class he made history soooooooo easy to learn and he made it fun. He is a great teacher sign up now and take him.

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POS2112
May 4, 2010

Prof. VonBehren is one of the greatest teachers that there are! He is a very knowledgeable man, so make certain that all of your assignments are accurate! There are EASY current events due each week, and also easy weekly quizzes on the book's chapters. He even gives you notes, to study off of for the Midterm and Final! (And he gives GREAT reviews!)

4.0
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POS2112
May 19, 2010

He knows his stuff, great teacher. Very much liked his lectures. Not an easy A, but well worth the work. Will learn a lot, without even trying. He sets the bar high, and makes class very interesting.

5.0
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POS2041
Jul 29, 2010

Uncle Ron is a great guy!def knows what he is doing!just do all what he asks and it's an easy A!his classes are interesting!I'll def miss that class..

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POS2041
Dec 23, 2010

Prof VonBehren is awesome! This is the second class that I've taken with him and I will definitely miss him! I would recommend him to anyone. There are EASY quizzes weekly - as long as you read the assigned chapter. Two papers, two tests. Tests have tons of material that they cover, but he gives GREAT reviews beforehand! Take him!

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POS2041
Apr 24, 2012

The Class was real easy you need to study. I suggest work hard on the two papers grading easily. Listen to him repeats alot of information that will be in the exam. Funny Teacher will help you along the way just ask him for help.I take the exam so I do not know my grade yet. Mini Quizes each week are great exercise and you just really have to read.

5.0
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POS2041
Jul 24, 2013

Super easy A. Fun and funny teacher. loves to help and won't let you fail. 12 easy verbal quizes. Make sure you read the chapters From the textbook. A midterm and a final both off of the notes HE GIVES YOU. One easy essay and 1 case report. Love him he makes US Gov easy to understand

5.0
1.0
POS2041
Jul 31, 2013

Very nice professor. He will help you if you need it. 12 quizzes from the text. Midterm and final from his notes, he pretty much gives you the answers. 1 case study that he gives you the format and a simple essay.He offers simple extra credit like showing your voters registration. if you have a high A he may make you skip the final. Easy A :)

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POS2112
Oct 23, 2013

This professor is very nice. There is one current event due and one quiz a week. His midterm and final are long but he tells you exactly what will be on them. You will need the book, since the quizes are based on the chapter. Also there is one big project and presentation due, but he lets you pick your topic. Overall a great class.

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INR
Nov 21, 2013

Want the best, you got him. Awesome teacher, great historian and politician. TAKE HIM! for inr, pos or his...great choice!

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AMH2020
Feb 28, 2014

Took this professor for AMH 2010, AMH 2020 and POS 2112. Great teacher,very clear and up front and tells you everything you need to know. There are weekly quizzes based on the book,a paper and presentation on a person of your choice, and another paper on an event of your choice. He also prints the notes for you.

3.0
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EUH2001
Apr 15, 2015

Weekly reading quizzes from each chapter of the textbook. 2 separate paper that are a minimum 8 pages, one on a biography that you pick and read and another on a researched event in time. MIDTERM AND FINAL ARE FILL IN THE BLANK!! HARD!!

4.0
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INTPOLITICS
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 24, 2015

Uncle Ron is awesome. I Love his way of teaching. He always make you satisfy about the job you're done. Thanks uncle Ron

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AMH2010
Grade: B
Jan 6, 2016

He was clear in his expectations and nothing ever came as a surprise. Quizzes are once a week on the chapter and sometimes they can be very vague. If you are a hands on learner and can't sit through lectures then this class isn't for you. .Midterm and the final are easy because you just have to memorize the packets he gives you.

2.0
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INR2002
Grade: C+
Dec 15, 2016
Wouldn't take again

The professor is nice, the weekly quizzes are not so nice. If you don't read the textbook, don't expect to pass. The midterm is 150+ questions fill in the blank, and the final is 100+ questions fill in the blank. He doesn't use blackboard so you're clueless to what your grade is until the end of the semester when you can't do anything to fix it.

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POS2041
Mar 19, 2019
Would take again

I thought it was going to be a hard class but it was super laid back test every wednesday. He goes over information before each test not a hard class to pass.

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5.0
2.0
POS2041
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 11, 2020
Would take again

Professor VonBehren is awesome. I'm a DE student and took his US Government class; his class was not hard to balance with other work. There is one 10 question quiz each week, they are relatively easy and you'll receive clear feedback. There are 4 writing assignments, don't start them at the last minute though. He also responds to emails quick.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Clear grading criteria
5.0
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POS2041
Grade: B+
Dec 10, 2020
Would take again

I am a DE student during the pandemic. I had a rough start so wasn't doing too well in any of my classes. This professor understood me and helped me ALOT throughout the entirety of the course. you can tell he truly cares. he gives a 10 question quiz every week, and for the long essay-type assignments he gives you WEEKS to complete them. 10/10

Respected
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POS2041
Grade: A
Feb 24, 2021
Would take again

He's a good professor, as long as you stay on top of it and don't slack. Easy A.

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
Caring
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EUH2000
Grade: B+
Dec 20, 2021
Wouldn't take again

The class itself was pretty easy if you don't mind constant conservative comments being made throughout lectures. He definitely incorporated his own political and religious viewpoints to the material, to the point of being distastefully unprofessionalism at times. There's a decent amount of writing but he's not a super harsh grader.

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WESTERNHISTORY
Grade: B-
May 6, 2024

Extremely light workload, with simple weekly quizzes and papers that feel like they're middle school level rather than college, but be prepared to sit through racist and conservative rants about democrats, joe biden, and whatever else was on his mind that day rather than the actual topic. There are better professors out there, avoid this one.

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POS2041
Grade: A+
Dec 10, 2024
Would take again

Professor Ron is very good. He is very caring and tries to make the class as interesting as possible. Of course, we had to read chapters of a textbook and take quizzes based on each chapter, but they weren't that bad since you get 50 points for participating on the quiz. There are 2 paper assignments, one midterm and a final. But very flexible.

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Respected
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

88%

Textbook Required

100%

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B+

74% confidence
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