Very thorough with subject material. Made class interesting.

gives history a very interesting perspective/has quick witty remarks/fair/encou

Lot of Memorizing.Interesting. Make sure you go to class. Fill in blank tests!

If you're good at memorizing, this class is fairly easy.

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Has a little attitude problem,but he's an easy A. Mostly memorization.

It is physically impossible for anyone on earth to be more boring during a lectu

Nice guy, a little long winded, good SWS class, overall pretty easy

Not your usual prof, but still good. without notes class is killer.

expects you to listen,doesn't like to repeat,just get to know him,he's cool

Memorize what he writes on the board,tests word for word from notes. Nice guy

One word: Memorize - tests straight from notes, so easy A if you can memorize names and lists ( required text only used once)

I don't what these people are talking about. Mr. Kopperl is a good professor. He knows so much and he interprets it very nicely. Easy tests and the book was used twice. Easy A!!!

Very helpfull outside of class. Won't do your work for you but definitely helps guide your thoughts. Papers were relatively straight foreward. Lectures were dry sometimes, but so are most instructors.

Easy class if you can memorize, final exam is NOT cumulative :) its not even neccesary to go to class every time, although its better to hear note from him. Unlike other professors rarely ever went off topic, was very straitforward.

Dr. Kopperl knows so much. I managed an A in the course with physics chemistry and biology! That means I didn't have to study...you don't need to study! TAKE HIM!

His tests are really hard if you have trouble memorizing. But he is very clear and you need to take excelet notes. Best thing to do is go to class every day. Another plus, you can eat in his class on movie day (but you still need to take some notes) very stright forward and nice professor.

MR KOPPERL ROCKS!!! take this course if you want an easy a...this old man is sooooo sweet and very informative too. he is very funny if you listen carefully, you will be interested and amused. take this class!!

Great professor! Very knowledgeable.

Good sense of humor!

Great Professor. Test were somewhat difficult, but if you are willing to put extra effort into the memorization the class will be a breeze.

His lectures are very boring. Definently will put you to sleep, but if you copy come to all the classes and copy down the exact notes he puts on the board your expecting an easy A and trust me it's not that much to put on the board. Would not advice taking this class in the morning!!!! YAWN

He is very good --decent, knowledgeable. He is actually funny. Take good notes in the class, and you will be fine. Enjoyed his lectures.

prof k is like the best prof in the world! lectures can be magaboring but then again whos cant? takehim for a very easy a if u study notes, which arent difficult. was born to teach! great sense of humor too, kind of dry but good:) take him, u wont regret it!

Shel is a good prof. He is very knowledgeable and has a good sense of humor. Class is boring and I would advise you to take it in the afternoon.

Very nice guy, have him as an adviser as well and he's extremely helpful. His tests are pretty easy...basically memorization. Take this class if you like science!

Prof Kopperl is a very nice guy but this capstone course was the biggest waste of time. He talked about random things to fill the 50 minute block. Other than being incredibly boring the class was very easy and did not involve much work

Great teacher, great class. I was only slightly interested in the subject before taking the course, but really enjoyed it. He has a dry/clever sense of humor. The videos were really well done. He puts very clear notes on the board and lets you know everything you need for tests. If you are at all interested in history, I recommend this course.

nicest manyou will ever meet but class was a waste of time

He has a dry sense of humor, but he's really fun. The class is a lot of fun too. Good set up, especially for exams and such. I would definitly recommend him

This is a good capstone to take if you don't want to write a huge research paper and are into History. He loves scientific/medical history so you learn about it. Nicest professor I have ever had.

Nice guy, but extremely boring classes. If you take notes on what he writes down and study only that, you will do well on the tests. I never opened the book or the atlas, so you may want to hold off buying those...

Sheldon did a great job teaching this class. He made class interesting and fun. He is just a great guy who I feel blessed to have worked with. I am excited to have him again next semester!:)

Professor Kopperl was a very nice and helpful man. The class was extremely useless and a waste of time though. If you're looking for an easy A, take the class with him.

Great guy, grandpa type personality and easy to talk to. The class is a waste of time but if you want an easy A take it with Shel.

Good "old-school" professor, he writes stuff on the board, you copy it, memorize it, get a A, end of story.

Great professor. Sincerely interested in his students. He's a very nice guy who is always willing to explain things and take time to make sure you understand. Class could get a little boring because he simply talks and writes on the board, with the occasional movie, but it's not too hard. Short answer exams aren't bad either.

He's a nice guy who's definitely interested in helping his students. He once went and hung out in the Commons to be available for extra help. Tips: Memorize lists. Pay attention to information that sounds like "back-up" info. (you know, stuff you think you don't need to write down).

Prof K. is a very kind gentleman, and is a very lenient grader. Of course it helps to be even slightly interested in the topic, but if you pay attention and take (lots of) notes, this class is an easy A. (FYI rater is EGR major)

VERY easy! All you have to do is show up and take notes, and there aren't excessive amounts either. There are four exams overall, none cumulative (including the final), and each covered only about 4-6 pages of notes (front and back). No attendance policy, however I do recommend going as much as possible because the notes will make or break you!

Professor Kopperl is the most amazing professor I have ever had. He sincerely cares about his students and is very friendly and personable. He is always prepared to teach and really gets through to his students in a way that everyone is able to understand. I look forward to his class everyday!

Easy. I never read the book. Just show up and take good notes and you'll get an A!

Professor Kopperl was a great professor. Knows his stuff and makes it easy for you to understand. Notes really do make or break you here though. Exams are pretty easy though. 4 exams, none cumulative. Interesting and enjoyable class

Extremely nice prof. His lectures were boring and weren't relevent at all. He was also extremely vague on assignments. But overall, very nice and VERY easy.

His class was super easy and hes really nice. TAKE IT. Easiest gen.ed. Class was pretty fun too.

Classes are interesting. Its a very general history class. No dates and very little specific data you need to memorize. Its very easy to take notes as he writes then on the board. Tests are a breeze. You can finish them in under 15 mins easy. Very enjoyable class. highly recommended.

Prof. Kopperl is definitely one of a kind. Either you get him and his humor or you don't, and I hope that everyone does. He's so small and knowledgeable, except he has a tendency to mispronounce names. I'd take one of his classes again, definitely. If you're at all interested in History of Science, Kopperl is the one to go to.

Sheldon was a pretty good prof. He was extremely nice, helpful, and flexible, but class was so boring. I ended with a C and put very little effort into the class because I have no interest in it. Very quick to respond on emails to. Thanks Shel.

He is a great teacher. He is very flexible and understanding about any situation. LIB 100 is boring no matter what, but he is a great teacher. He brought us food often and the assignments were easy. I thought the class was an easy A!

Nice, helpful professor. Class is pointless, but if you are going to take it, I'd recommend Kopperl. You have to do four essays, read a couple books, and attend some activities. Overall easy class.

He is a GREAT Prof!! Take this class with him for your History Gen Ed Requirement. The tests are based on his lectures only and the tests are extremely EASY if you study... TAKE HIM!! TAKE HIM!!!

This class was relatively easy. It is very important to go to class and take notes. This is offered as an SWS and as a regular class. In the regular section tests are only 25 questions and involve memorizing facts and lists. Group project at the end of the semester and 1 essay.

He is such a great teacher, full of wisdom and wit!

Prof. Kopperl definitely knows the subject, and tries to make the class as painless as possible for non-science majors. Tests are straight from lecture notes so be sure you go to class every day! Papers are okay but a little vague. Easy to get a B but hard to get an A.

he is sooo old but such an awesome professor. he may be losing his mind...but is still one of the smartest people i have met. tests are not easy as long as you take notes and study them. he pretty much tells you whats gonna be on the test. if you ever have the chance, i highly recommend taking a class with him

This guy is rediculously wise. He gives his notes straight from the top of his head and knows more history than most textbooks. Funny guy and very clear. Tests come straight from notes but are short answer not mult. choice.

Do yourself a favor and take this class

He is a great guy. His class is very different from any I've had before, but I enjoy it enough because he is really friendly and respecful. This guy is also really smart, like someone else said he will pull out all his info and notes striaght from his head. Hard to get an A, but if you put in any effort you can get a B easily. Great guy :)

sheldon is a great guy. good sense of humor, smart, friendly, and pretty much tells your exactly what will be on the exams. no midterm, no final. definitely my favorite class. you actually learn something and it isn't hard to get an A. i strongly recommend taking this course.

Class is pretty pointless and not great to take at 8am. As a professor, he's really nice and easy-going. Have to write 4 simple essays, read a few books, 1 presentation, and a few activities. Very easy to get a B and not at all hard to get an A if you put in a little work. Great professor for this course.

He's been at GV for almost 40 years. The class is very structured. Final is not cumulative. Exams are more like easy quizzes, straight from the notes. EASY!

In theory it was a great course. My fellow students pushed for discussion to center around Jesus. I felt that really took away from the course for me. I am not a religious man, but was interested in the class and it was a bit difficult for me no knowing the old testament. He accepts late papers. You have to visit temple once during the semester.

Great teacher!! He is very structured in his lectures and explainations. His tests are different, but they are a lot more simple than people think..

Professor Kopperl is a great teacher. It is so refreshing to see a prof. who is always interested in the material he teaches. His enthusiasm makes it easy to enjoy and learn. I loved the History of Science class. His essays are fun to write and he encourages creativity. Great guy! I can't think of a single complaint about Kopperl. :)

Awesome prof! I would defiantly recommend him. His tests are a little bit different but they are pretty easy! if you take notes and go to class you will defiantly get an A.

Kopperl is a a great professor to have. His class is very easy. 4 tests, 1 optional hw assignment. Go to class everyday and take notes and you will find yourself with an easy A.

I absolutely LOVED professor Kopperl! This was a gen ed class for me and I just wanted in and out with an A and that is exactly what I got! He even brought us all in snacks for HIS 70 something birthday! Had readings but didn't do them, and aced the 2-4 tests we had!

I LOVE HIM!

I absolutely LOVED Prof. Kopperl! He is so passionate about what he teaches. With him, it's not about the grades it's about the learning. You go to class everyday and strictly learn. There are probably 3 exams the entire semester but they are 25 fill in the blank questions. Write down everything he writes on the board you will be golden!

Professor Kopperl is one of, if not the best professor I have had at GV. He is very passionate about learning and takes an interest in his students as well. He makes the material interesting for any person. I would definitely suggest taking him to anyone:)

Really nice guy. Didn't love the class, but that was more a matter of interest than the professor. I would definitely recommend him!

Loved this professor. He could be lecturing about the process of paint drying and it would still seem interesting. Do not buy the textbook, never used it. Only 4 exams and 1 paper determine your grade. Make sure you write down everything he has on the board because that is what will be on the exam.

Professor Kopperl was really great! This honors course is very easy if you're a good writer because it's graded almost entirely on writing papers. Some semesters his section has a mid-term but he provides a study guide which pretty much spells out what you need to know for the test. He's very helpful in and outside of class. Highly recommended!

This guy is awesome. He understands that the majority of students take the class for pre-recs,so he tries to keep the work minimal. The tests are really easy if you study. He actually gets to know his students and is the only prof I have had that learned names. He's pretty funny as well. You can tell he loves what he teaches. I will miss his class.

I love this professor. Our grade was made up of 4 exams and an optional paper to replace one exam grade. Everything you need to know for the exams will be written on the board or specifically assigned from the book. I averaged A's on the first 3 exams, so I don't have to take the final!! He's awesome!! I've learned so much from him.

Professor Kopperl is one of the best professors I have ever had. He genuinely cares about his students and he made an effort to get to know each of us, even though our class size was around 70 people. He is very nice and makes the subject interesting. He understands that you will miss class from time to time and he also allows one make-up exam.

He was wonderful and made the class very interesting!

I adore him. He is so sweet and personable. The class was easy, but also very interesting. Take him. He made my day every MWF morning!!

looks like a Goblin from Harry Potter but awesome guy

Solid prof. Lectures are very clear and organized. He knows what he's talking about and is pretty helpful on letting you know what's going to be on the exam. Going into this class I had absolutely no interest in the class, yet he found a way to captivate me and hold my attention. Definitely recommend.

I LOVE THIS MAN!!!! So sweet, so helpful, he just loves life and everyone!!! Subject matter is quite dull, and he does have a boring way of lecture, but his cheeriness and quirky jokes helped brighten my day at 8:30am!!! Super easy, very lenient and willing to change due dates, make tests easier, etc. Totally recommend, just try not to fall asleep

Professor Kopperl is such a great professor. He genuinely cares about his students. His lectures are very simple, write everything he puts on the board and you should be fine. For his honors class, there is a midterm exam but no final. The midterm was an objective exam, straight out of the notes. Definitely take his class if you get the chance!

Professor Kopperl is in awesome guy and a somewhat easy grader. I really liked him and his teaching style. Unfortunately I don't have any interest in his subject which made the class very boring. He's an awesome guy though!

He cares greatly about his students and wants them to succeed.

A great guy and an amazing professor. You can tell he is very passionate about this subject and that he knows a lot about this subject as well. He doesn't give like almost any feedback on any exams or makeup exams, but they are not super difficult. You have to study because they are short answer exams.

Shel was an amazing professor to have. He was passionate about his material and made the 8:30 time slot entertaining with his jokes.

I had Shel for Judaism: Scriptures and Traditions and it was one of my favorite classes that I've ever taken. He cares very deeply about student success and learning and his lectures reflect that. We visited Temple Emanuel in GR. Also, the final presentation allows everyone to present on a topic they are personally passionate about, which is great.