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Yeah i agree with the other person. His response mails 2 me were kinda arrogant and "im never wrong".didnt cut me much slack but thier r far worse teachers at cabrillo! The course was pretty cool. 100 ? test though kidda draining!

I think people rate him low because they dont like his politics. He tries very hard to present both sides- which is GREAT. If you read and do the essays you'll do fine. stop whining. He has a good sense of humor too! He knows everything about politics.

O'Brien is a young, bright guy who is still coming into his own as a teacher. He's really not as bad as everyone says- he grows on you. His style pushes you to use your noggin- so only take the class if you're up to a challenge and really want to learn.

I thought that O'Brian's class was VERY easy, and his responses to my questions were always very prompt and articulate.

I felt he graded and commented on my work fairly. I wasn't able to get a feel for his political beliefs. So in regard to his "bias" or "strong opinions", they wern't coming across that strong to me.

great teacher, though tuff

didnt have to interact w/ him, so not bad. papers are easy, graded fairly (dont have to be the best writer) but watch out for page numbers and little details, he cares. study guides are vague to test material. tests are specific, but you have the book in front of you and note from the study guide, just be prepared.

Online. Very hard, need to study, 2 midterms, a final, 5 essays. Tough grader. However, your expectations are clear. If you can do the work, you can pass the class.

I think you'll either love him or hate him. He's different from most Cabrillo profs, there's a feeling of hierarchy in his classroom. Which isn't necessarily bad, I'm not going there to find a new drinking buddy. People have mentioned that he was rude when asked questions, I think he just demands that people are as coherent and clear as possible.

All we had to do was write 5 Papers and take 2 midterms and a final. Because I read the book, I did well on the essays and on the exams(except one..in a hurry). The work isn't hard, he's a fair grader, meaning you get was you deserve. I had an 89.6% at the end of the semester and he bumped me up to an A! Very nice guy.

Was great, I really liked the class, was to the point, clear and consice.

he wants you to go to class and if you dont put in the time to show up when he is teaching he feels less obligated to help you. if you write the paper you will do fine. sit in the front of the class and and take another poly psy before taking the class. its not bad if you show up. i had no problem calling him Rory and dont do the class online

I took Dr. O'Brien's intro to Govt. class online. He was always quick to answer any questions I had and was very clear about what we needed to read and by when. He also gave us easy-peasy study guides to follow for each exam. I took this class online after a 6 year hiatus from school and managed to pull a B.

Mr. O'Brien as he likes to be called is a good teacher. This is not an easy class, but it's interesting and he teaches it well. If you don't understand something he will explain it multiple ways until you do. in this class you are graded on 6 papers only, so if you don't like to write don't take the class.

If you are not interested in politics but want a good grade, take this class ONLINE. No time wasted in lectures. Not hard class. Grades fairly on papers. Papers pretty easy. Multiple choice tests online. You have your book to use so tests fairly easy even if you didn't read the textbook. Online materials very clear. Well organized online class.

His online class is well organized and he is clear on what is expected. I received an A, so I'm happy.

Wonderful teacher. Not sure what these other people are talking about, but his directions are so clear, his essay topics are interesting and he is a very fair grader. It's not an easy class, but if you're a college student you should be prepared to do some work people! Great teacher, great class.

passionate about politics. makes the class great.

rory is very well interested in this subject. he asks if there are any questions at the beginning of the class and tries his best to answer them. Your grade is based off of 6 papers. 3 being worth 60 pts and the other 3 being 100. As long as you do the readings and the papers you will be fine.

Rory is a good guy. He shows excellent interest in the subject and consistently offers help. His lectures can be a little boring but class is mandatory. Your grade is based on 6 papers and are based off the readings in the book. As long as you do the assigned reading you should be okay, but you need to do well on the papers as well.

Rory loves his subject and for someone like me who is really interested political Science, I found his class really informative. He's not an incredible teacher, but he's certainly worth taking.

I very much enjoyed his class. If you enjoy the subject he is a great teacher.

PoliSci is not my field of interest, but I definitely DO NOT RECOMMEND taking this class online. It's just you and the book for the online class, and the book is DRY. I'm guessing taking it in-class might be more interesting.

Rory is informed in today's Politics. His lectures begin with the day's political highlight and respectively into class material. Papers are 5-7 with final two papers 7-10. Materials given in class to read and prompt with questions to be answered in paper. If you answer question informatively from material given you should be fine. Ask for help! A+

Although my area of interest is not really in the realm of US politics, I took this course because I think a good basis of understanding of the political system is vital to being an informed citizen and voter, and that exactly what PS5 gives you. Also, Rory was accommodating to the needs of the class and was always happy to answer questions.

This class was entertaining, and always a good time. Love Rory's sense of humor, and his openness to answering student questions. It was refreshing to have him as a professor because he is a very genuine, honest, no-BS type of person. Not only was this class fun, but the lectures are eye opening. If you like philosophy, would definitely recommend

I've noticed a lot of people seem to dislike him on rmp. Personally I found him to be super mellow and cool. The class is chill and as long as you don't mind doing essays it's not terrible. I feel like he is hard grader though.

His knowledge of history and politics is impressive. When he stays on topic, the lectures are interesting. We could have covered more material if he had stayed on topic during lectures, but often his asides were interesting. We had to write 6 papers for the class. Early on he spent too much time explaining expectations for the papers.

I don't know what all these negative reviews are about, Rory was a great teacher. I learned so much from his class and if you do your work it's actually an easy A. I did get a B in the class but only because I didn't try as hard as I should have. He is very understanding and a nice teacher and is there to help you out, he is a fair grader.

He's a genuinely good guy who cares about his students. Literally gave me an extension on every paper over the course of the semester. Good guy who is understanding and clear on expectations!

Great teacher!

If you're a nerd for this kind of stuff, you'll do well. Guaranteed. You're only graded based on 6 papers throughout the semester, however they get heftier with time. Do the readings way ahead of time. I waited until my papers were due in 3 days to read an entire chapter and it was the most stressful thing in my life. Prof is really cool though.

Provides minimal homework. Clear expectations, a few papers required that are long but not too difficult to write. Makes politics seem almost not insane. Patient and provides great feedback.

He gives you a lot of time to finish an assignment. The reading wasn't tough at all, and quizzes were based on reading which made them easy. It was a good semester to take political Science with Rory.

I honestly really enjoyed Rory's class and I'm no history buff. I like his style of teaching because he is very passionate and explains things in a understandable way. This class is lecture heavy and lots of reading. He is a tough grader but as long as you submit your 6 papers (No Exams, No HW) and show that you care a lil, you should be fine.

Rory is a great teacher, he really cares about his class. He made the class fun and I really appreciated his lectures made you think about events going on right now. He is very fair in his grading. Do the assignments and you will pass. Show up to class and participate you'll be fine. Read, the book it will help you with your papers!

Genuinely cares if you learn in class, extends deadlines if people are falling behind and gives weekly updates on class schedule and what is due.

Professor OBrien is fantastic. Hes very passionate about his subject matter. He really explains how American Government works and makes it relevant to current events. This class does require writing short papers, reading, and chapter quizzes. I attended all of the classes, did my work, and really enjoyed this class.

I enjoyed having Dr. Obrien as my professor! He made the lectures super fun for the class! He's one of those professors that are passionate about what they do. It is also one of the few classes I enjoyed learning in! Get ready to read, it's mostly what will help you with your writings in his class.

He's a great teacher who knows exactly what needs to be taught. He knows his material thoroughly and he'll answer any question. He definitely cares about his students and will do what he can to accommodate you if you're having issues or any other trouble. He's passionate about his subject and that really helps you get into what you're learning.

I only had good experiences with Professor O'Brien who set me on a path for success with a clear class outline. There was no homework outside quizzes, small projects, and 4 short essays that I had lots of time to complete. The quizzes are based straight off material in the textbook and all the information you need for the projects is easy to find.

Overall a decent professor; class is mainly based on reading the textbook with chapter quizzes, four short writes, and a few projects. Grades fairly but definitely wants to see some extra effort put in for a higher grade. Lots of time in between stuff due to get the readings in, also provides detailed feedback on projects and short writes.

BEST ONLINE TEACHER EVER. COMMUNICATION IS KEY! I had to email him for a small extension on his Essays and he gave me almost a week extension. Yes his class does require a lot of reading and slides but everything is straight forward.!! No final for this class only 3 projects 3 Essays and small quizzes.

Amazing professor! He truly cares about his student's success. He is passionate about politics and hopes to motivate his students to participate in our democracy. Course is outlined in syllabus. Typical writing assignments but not too long. Course follows the Barbour textbook.

10/10 would take again! Currently in the Fall Intro to Gov online, this is extremely clear, doable and manageable if you are working fulltime. 3 papers instead of midterms, 3 group projects (format of papers) and quizzes can be taken 2x---clear and 100% from the online free text He is awesome!!

Rory is great! He's extremely passionate about PS, and makes the subject very alive. He's extremely good with giving details about the life of the people in the 1700-1900, which makes you feel "part of it". He's kind and considerate when students have issues. There is a lot of reading. There were only 6 papers and no other time-wasting tasks to do

I love Rory! His lectures are amazing, and his knowledge is endless. He seems to know every detail from the last 400 years. I understand why some see him as a tough grader, but if you do the work, you can earn a B or even an A. He was very considerate when I had emergencies. Fascinating professor!

He isn't hard, but also never gives 100% on anything. His feedback for me was things like, "you could have put more effort" or "you could have been more detailed," but all the rubric questions he asked were answered, and the writing was long enough. When in doubt, just add more details. For being online, I thought his lectures were interesting.

Professor O'Brien was pretty chill overall. I wrote almost all of my papers and projects day it was due and consistently got B's and A's on them. He cares most about your content, he doesn't care about whole lot about grammar functions (Just make it flow a little) or citations, as long as you take a clear opinion and write a lot.