4.0

Seth Armus

History - St. Joseph's College

4.0
Quality
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Difficulty
86%
Would Retake
89
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4.0
Quality
2.1
Difficulty
4.0
Helpful
4.1
Clarity

86%

Would Retake

89

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Rating Distribution
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What Students Say

He is a funny man and does make the class more interesting with his humor

HIS102 - 4.0 rating

Armus is a great guy, passionate about history

HIS102 - 3.0 rating
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

21%

Textbook Required

13%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

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Predicted Grade

A-

77% confidence
Based on 9 grades
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B+ (3)
Grade Distribution
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Based on 13 reported grades
A: 5
Not sure yet: 4
B+: 3
A+: 1
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HIS102
Feb 17, 2002

Take this class Seth is the best teacher at St.Joes

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HIS350
Feb 23, 2002

bends over backwards to help you...def. a great teacher.

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HIS
May 13, 2002

Great teacher, knows what he's teaching.

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102
Nov 4, 2002

Funny and very intelligent!

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HIS102
Nov 6, 2002

No Comments

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HIS100
Nov 15, 2002

No Comments

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HIS1021
Jan 17, 2003

very funny, very interesting, and very sexy

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HIS
Jan 23, 2003

Really great guy! His classes are fun but he is a bit disorganized.

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HIS
Mar 27, 2003

Western Civ. Prepare for the history of France. No just kidding. Good guy with a plethora of information about European occurrences.

5.0
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WESTCIV2
Apr 7, 2003

He is so sweet...extremely into FRANCE! No written hw, just reading and quick daily quizzes... Also, he is attractive! =)

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HIS308
Apr 26, 2003

As a history major and now social studies teacher, this guy taught me more about how to lose prior knowledge on a subject then using it to explore and expand on it.. An arrogant liberal like the Professor from the movie Loser

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HIS100
May 7, 2003

No Comments

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HIS
Jul 15, 2003

Definitely a little unorganized and frazzled but a decent professor

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HST
Jul 26, 2003

Awesome professor who tells it like it is. Some people (poster below) may not like to hear the truth- but hey, Professor Armus tells it as he sees it, and he rocks.

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HIS100
Nov 4, 2003

Such a funny guy and his class is so easy.

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WESTCIV2
Nov 18, 2003

I found him annoying. I do not like the fact that he merely reads from the text...I mean I already read the damn text I dont need you to read it to me

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WESTCIV1
Nov 19, 2003

funny, cool, guy, also sexy! as long as u read the text ull do great- id take him again

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HIS
Nov 23, 2003

Outstanding professor

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WESTCIV1
Nov 27, 2003

Good teacher, can be a bit borning though. No written homework, just a weekly quizz. Deffinitly knows what hes talking about, very enthuasitic and passionate about what he is saying, but unfortantly what he says isnt all that interesting.

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WESTERCIV
Dec 11, 2003

He is so awesome

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HST
Mar 9, 2004

Great Professor

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HIS100
Oct 29, 2004

Really nice guy, weekly quizzes on THE most boring bible/philosopher stuff ever but his tests are easy and he is really funny at times

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HISTSOMTHING
Nov 11, 2004

great professor

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HST
Nov 23, 2004

Take him for anything you can!!!!!...he's an awesome professor, the time goes by fast when you are in his class

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WCIV
Dec 22, 2004

Keeps you entertained in class, weekly quizzes where he just pulls questions outta the air..Tests are only easy if u are a HISTORY MAJOR...I don't know where the questions came from...but he is still a funny guy.

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HIS100
Dec 22, 2004

Funny Guy, really easy grader that grades on a curve. Boring readings for HW and has a dry subject but a decent professor

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HIS211
Jan 4, 2005

Made the mistake of taking a french history class with him. He just knows too much information and i got lost quickly. But he is a great teacher and i would suggest trying to get into one of his classes...just not French history.

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WESTCIV
Jan 8, 2005

Dr.Armus plays favorites. Beware with him he is very unorganized. Do not let him discourage you. He makes some hurtful comments, I am not sure if he really means them.

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HIS102
Feb 10, 2005

Professor Armus is a great teacher.. Who has a love for what he does... A good guy too.. Kinda cute too..

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HST
Apr 2, 2005

the best

4.0
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WESTCIV
Apr 7, 2005

Such a nice man. You can tell he has a passion for history...especially when it comes to France. Not a hard class, only 1 test which is the final. A few papers and quizzes. Take him if you can!

4.0
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HIS102
Apr 8, 2005

Why are there 3 papers in a history class? And he makes you feel left out if you're not a history major.

5.0
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WESTCIV
Apr 18, 2005

Great professor. Makes class intersting and lets you out early! A few short papers and easy 20 question tests. The best part...he looks like Robin Williams!!!

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HIS370
May 11, 2005

i must say i def. learned a lot in this class. he made it int'ing, but m/t was a collossal nightmare. He favors the hist. majors (which I'm not), but he is very fair in marking papers (of which there are quite a few). i'd say - go for it and take him! you certainly won't be bored!

5.0
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WESTCIV2
May 13, 2005

Dr. Armus is a great professor. He is very interesting and he makes the class fly by. We had to read 2 out of 3 short books and the final was easy. There is a quiz every other week, thats not so hard if you do the readings.

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WESTERNCIV
Sep 10, 2005

No Comments

4.0
2.0
HIS152100
Dec 16, 2005

He is really fun.. and really nice but wacky..

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WESTCIV1
Dec 29, 2005

Interesting class, but found it hard to concentrate..Armus is really hot. Love to take him again but not a history major-C'est la vie

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HIS307
Apr 10, 2006

Awesome professor, very knowledgable and extremely down to earth. His lectures are great, and he makes the class interesting through films, documents, etc. Oh yeah, he's also really hot and a Mets fan.

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WESTERNCIV2
Jul 24, 2006

Good teacher and very smart. Lectures are fun because he changes them every once in a while with films and powerpoint and watching movies. I found most tests to be difficult. Must take notes on your own and read the chapters he assigns (ALOT OF THEM). its hard to concentrate sometimes though becuase he moves around alot. He can't stay still.

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HIS102
Apr 30, 2007

Hard to keep track of things, definitley have to read the chapters on your own because it sometimes is hard to follow him, tests arent too bad. But he's definitely a little wierd

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WECIVII
May 16, 2007

very hard to follow, doesnt write notes, tests are difficult, doesnt really explain.

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HIST999
May 31, 2007

Great teacher of history. Yo, if anyone here dislikes this history channel BTW... I have nothing to say to you that can be said here.

3.0
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HISSECT
Oct 8, 2007

Funny, friendly and upfront.

4.0
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HIST100
Nov 13, 2007

A fun class to take, he's kind of crazy and moves around a lot but is so passionate about what he's teaching it get you into it too. Good class and teacher.

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HIST100
Nov 19, 2007

very easy going. attendance is mandatory, except when there are tests and papers due. it helps to read the textbook on your own but you can get by without it. i recommend him.

3.0
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WESTCIV
Dec 3, 2007

very funny, energetic, sometimes hard to follow during lectures. doesn't write notes out, so make sure to write your own during class! A LOT of reading - 2/3 papers required, 5/6 quizzes required. shows a few movies. I don't remember him taking attendance. quiz/final were difficult, but I passed and I hate history. great guy though!

3.0
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HIS100
Dec 5, 2007

Nice guy...a little out there...quizzes everyday on what we read...easy tho...no final or midterm which is a plus

4.0
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HIST100
Dec 6, 2007

very energetic and funny. knows so much about the subject but doesn't write any notes so make sure you take notes on your own. shows some interesting films and grades all quizzes with a curve and drops one at the end. not many papers required and attendance isnt mandatory, but showing up will help keep your grade up bc thats where you take notes

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HIS100
Sep 25, 2008

I took him for West. Civ. I. It was such an easy class. The quizzes are easy, and he allows leeway for some answers. The paper is ridiciously easy. He's also very flexible about due dates. I don't think there was any final exam either.

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HIS102
Oct 28, 2008

Really really nice man. Funny and teaches a lot as well. Little nutty, but that's what makes him so entertaining. The tests aren't bad, and I got a good final grade. I would definitely recommend him to anyone.

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HIST308
Nov 10, 2008

Hes Great! and hot too ! his quirkiness is kind of cute! Hes a wonderful professor!

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HIST150
Nov 24, 2008

Armus is awesome!! Ill glasses too.

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HIS350
Dec 22, 2008

Armus is the MAN! By far one of the best professors I've ever had at St. Joseph's. He's very relaxed when it comes to grades and due dates. He's a lot of fun in class with his craziness and he makes everything he's teaching really interesting. I wish I could take more classes with him!! Not so bad to look at either =)

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HIS307
May 7, 2009

Armus is great I've taken him 3 times He's an easy grader and doesn't assign alot of work.

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HIS102
Oct 17, 2009

Professor Armus is THE MAN. He talks with great enthusiasm and he really loves what he does. He gives generous curves and only tests 3 times a semester, with the lowest grade dropped. Awesome professor any class offered by him.. take it!

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HIST102
Oct 26, 2009

Sethy is by far the best teacher here at St. Joes College. He makes history fun with all his knowledge, but his dashing good looks is what really makes the class awesome.His glasses are awesome as well. Take his classes! EYE CANDY!

4.0
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HIS307
Dec 9, 2009

French Revolution/Napoleon. Awesome guy, interesting subject. He dives head first into each class. Midterm, Final, 8-10 pg paper. At times he can be extremely unclear and goes in circles but eventually finds his way. I only had him once and wish i was still at SJC to take another class. He's generally easy about reading and attendence. Take him!

3.0
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HIS307
May 5, 2010

Took him last year for French Revolution. He is an awesome professor, very laid back and understanding. Some people may say he's a pushover, I would lean more toward he just understands there are other things in your life than his class. Midterms and Finals are a joke just pay remotely attention and you'll be fine. I would recommend him.

4.0
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HIS102
Apr 6, 2011

he is very nice, easy quizzes, little reading and you have a lot of chances to get a good grade..he only grades like5 out of 7 quizzes and out of 13 blackboard assignments... no papers

5.0
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HIS312
Apr 14, 2011

Armus is the man. He is a quirky guy with an awesome personality. He is always there for you if you have questions and makes learning fun (especially French). Also, he has an awesome sense of style; his glasses are badass. He has a fold up bicycle that he brings to class and rides around campus on occasion. A FOLD UP BICYCLE!! Best professor ever!!

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CIV2
May 18, 2011

Hes alright..hard quizzes but grades on a curve. Id only take him if you love the french and love history.

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HI125
Jun 5, 2011

I had Seth in 2 times in 1996.He is the best professor I ever had the pleasure of having.If everyone was like him, it would be a perfect system.

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HIS102
Jan 1, 2012

The whole class was a lecture. He just talked and talked and talked and it was far from intresting. i fell asleep alot because you do no group work or interaction. Homework and quizzes are easy for the most part. Very laid back but yet very corky. The whole semester he didnt know my name. Final was difficult. i loved that he curves quizzes

5.0
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HIS350
Jan 31, 2012

blackboard discussions, mid term, final, paper. Very interesting teacher. Love his glasses and bike. He loves the topic and gets into it. Not too hard of a grader. No textbook but theres books you have to get to read for discussions.

2.0
3.0
WESTERNCIV
Jan 25, 2014

Really cool guy. Lectures are entertaining and interesting. Lectures alone will not get you an A in the class though, however minimal effort studying the textbook is required to get an A (i however did not put any effort in). He does not use the textbook in class but you need it to study.

5.0
4.0
ALLOFTHEM
Oct 10, 2014

Dr. Armus is one of the best. You can't go wrong with a professor who starts off the class on the Black Death with Monty Python's Holy Grail. He usually used monographs or papers, so no boring textbooks. If he offers a course on any part of French history - take it. His quirky lectures make history come alive.

1.0
1.0
HIS102
Grade: B+
May 31, 2016
Wouldn't take again

You don't have to go to class. He doesn't take attendance. Don't do the book reports ( He doesn't write down who does it) The only thing that is graded is your quiz grades (which is easy to cheat on)

5.0
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HIS102
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 3, 2016
Would take again

Such an amazing professor, he never takes attendance, gives no homework or essays! His quizzes are super easy to cheat off of, & if you happen to be absent the day of a quiz he's very understading & lets you make it up in class. he doesnt referance the textbook in class but it's smart to get to study, oh & he gives out study guides for his quizzes!

Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
Caring
4.0
2.0
WESTCIV2
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 7, 2016
Would take again

Passionate. But some tangents go on for too long.

Inspirational
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
3.0
HIS307
Grade: B+
Dec 7, 2016
Would take again

Very easy professor. Not strict, very smart and very passionate about the topic. Lectures are sometimes boring but i would deffinetly take him again.

Get ready to read
Amazing lectures
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
1.0
HIS102
Jan 8, 2017
Would take again

He makes every lecture enjoyable. Though he's very laid back, he gets very passionate about history and wants to see his students learn. An easy A for sure.

Get ready to read
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
4.0
3.0
HIS102
Grade: A
Jan 19, 2017
Would take again

I love Professor Armus, he was one of the most amazing history professors that I've had. He loves history and is super chill.

Hilarious
Amazing lectures
Caring
4.0
2.0
HIS354
Apr 7, 2017
Would take again

Dr. Armus is fantastic. His upper level Post-War Europe class was the first history class I had ever taken at the college level and it was taught in a way where I feel I learned a lot and there was not a tremendous work load. Take him if you can!

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
3.0
4.0
HIS102
Apr 18, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Prof. Armus is a great guy, passionate about history. Lectures can be very boring. Gives review sheets for quizzes but you HAVE to read the textbook if you want a good grade. 2 easy papers and final. Unless you are very interested in history, this class can be boring. Overall nice and caring guy, just be prepared to read the textbook to study

Get ready to read
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
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HIS102
Dec 5, 2017
Would take again

professor armus is a great professor. take him for western civ. he is basically a genius. he is so passionate about what he is teaching. there is no paper and no homework, and only three tests. you have to read two books, but just talk about them in class. he is super easy

Amazing lectures
Caring
Would take again
5.0
1.0
HIS102
Dec 13, 2017
Would take again

Professor Armus is amazing. He is so passionate about European history, and is basically a genius if you ask him to elaborate. No papers, 3 mandatory books (just discussed in class), and 3 simple tests. As long as you show up and participate you'll do well.

Participation matters
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
Would take again
5.0
1.0
HIS102
Feb 17, 2018
Would take again

Professor Armus definitely makes history interesting. I found him to be very impartial when it came to explaining historical events. We also spent time reading some primary sources which were very interesting, nothing intense. The class is fairly easy as he gives you a study sheet with concepts and events to focus on.

Clear grading criteria
4.0
2.0
HIS102
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 15, 2018
Would take again

He is a funny man and does make the class more interesting with his humor. Class is very lecture heavy with readings assigned once a week. He has 2 papers based on books that we have to read but is a very easy grader. It says that a textbook is needed but I would not even purchase it because I have yet to open it with 3 weeks left in the semester.

LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
1.0
HIS102
Dec 10, 2018
Would take again

Very easy and extremely passionate about history, mostly France. Kinda confusing on what he needs in terms of the syllabus. Often lose track of time which makes the test easy. There's some reading so make sure you participate. Brought my friend into class, did not even notice because he doesn't take attendance. Don't do the book assignment

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Hilarious
3.0
1.0
HIS102
Dec 20, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Skips through power points back and forth its impossible to take notes. very passionate but disorganized, 3 weeks behind schedule. easy midterm, easy final and participate a couple times and you'll get an A. lecture days are beyond boring i caught up on my sleep and he doesnt take attendance so you dont have to show up unless its a test day.

Participation matters
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
2.0
HIS102
Nov 12, 2019
Would take again

Many quizzes given, but they are on sources given in the beginning of the semester. Very easy. Great professor, great class, easy A. Highly recommend.

Amazing lectures
Lecture heavy
5.0
1.0
HIS102
Grade: A
Dec 13, 2019
Would take again

Hes extremely passionate about France and history, but doesnt really care/teach in this course. Reading quiz every week on a short reading (worth 44% and question is so simple). Dont buy textbook, dont take notes. Book presentations can easily be done with sparknotes. Tests are easy the study guide is given in order of test questions. Trust me

Respected
Clear grading criteria
Caring
4.0
1.0
HIS102
Grade: A
Dec 28, 2019
Would take again

Professor Armus is a nice guy who really enjoys history. Attendance isn't mandatory & all the assignments are a piece of cake. Just show up a couple of times for the source readings and do the book presentations (just use sparknotes) & you will easily pass this class.

Hilarious
5.0
1.0
HIS102
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 29, 2020
Would take again

Great guy & really has a passion for history! Weekly quiz on source readings and 2 book presentations + midterm and final, easy workload. Get this done and you should have an amazing grade at the end. He cares about his students and wants to see you succeed!!

Respected
Hilarious
Lecture heavy
5.0
1.0
HIS102
Grade: A
May 14, 2020
Would take again

Funny guy. Easy class, I skipped often. Tests are short but tricky if your not good at history, so study a little. Don't stress about the reading project things, he doesn't listen/grades, he just wants you to give your best shot.

Hilarious
3.0
3.0
HIS102
Grade: B+
May 18, 2020
Would take again

Quizzes every other class that were based off of separate source packet, if you read them you did well. Professor Armus loves talking about France, especially the French Revolution so if you know your stuff be sure to speak up and add to the discussion. He probably won't remember your name but don't take it personally.

Graded by few things
Lecture heavy
5.0
3.0
HIS102
Grade: A
Apr 27, 2022
Would take again

Professor Armus is passionate and knowledgable about his discipline and that is what makes him so great! He has lectures jam packed with information and silly dad jokes. Loved his class and would definitely take another with him!

Get ready to read
Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
5.0
1.0
HIS152100
Grade: A+
Apr 24, 2024
Would take again

Very nice professor, light class to take for HIS credit Little amount of work and review sheets for the final

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Respected
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

21%

Textbook Required

13%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A-

77% confidence
Based on 9 grades
Most common grades:
A (5)
Not sure yet (4)
B+ (3)
Grade Distribution
A(6)B(0)C(0)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(3)
Based on 13 reported grades
A: 5
Not sure yet: 4
B+: 3
A+: 1
Common Tags
Hilarious (10)
Amazing lectures (6)
Caring (5)
Get ready to read (5)
LECTURE HEAVY (4)
Lecture heavy (4)
Clear grading criteria (3)
Participation matters (3)
Rating Trend

Stable

+0.13 avg change
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Dec
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Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

102

5.0

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HIS350

5.0

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HIS1021

5.0

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5.0

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HISTSOMTHING

5.0

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