surprised he hasn't been rated yet.. anyway, he is extremely fun and makes for great varied classes. a lot of the things he will show you he has done and gathered himself which is amazing really. you will type quite a bit, but you will regret it if you don't take him at least once. great professor.

Unique! Interesting! Provides varied materials, shares true life experiences...makes the subject matter REAL...be prepared to write...and to LEARN..gives choices... is reasonable and fair wish there was another ANTH class I could take from him...obvious that he enjoys teaching...I highly recommend his class...You will not be bored!

interesting class and not a bad teacher, know his stuff, but i have a complant about his paper grading policy. i wrote a 5 page paper with a bibliography and got a b+ while the girl next to me only had two pages and no bibliography and got an a. doesnt make since to me, but the only reason i see this would happen is the fact that i'm male. ****?

The class is VERY easy! His papers are not graded to hard and his tests are open book. The information that you gain from his class will amaze others! I enjoy everything that he does. You will get to actually hold artifacts. I strongly recomend taking his class!

Very nice guy! Tests arent too hard if you take good notes in class. Sometimes he will let you use your notes if the tests are hard.

Good teacher lot of fun in class while learning

He is a really interesting guy.... The grades in the class consist of about six 3-5 pg essays and 2 Artifact ID tests that are open note. I really enjoyed this class and learned alot. We never used out text though.

He is a really interesting guy.... The grades in the class consist of about six 3-5 pg essays and 2 Artifact ID tests that are open note. I really enjoyed this class and learned alot. We never used our text though.

yea some people my say he's weird and all, bur Mr. Nicklas is probably the most cultured professor at GSC. if you want an "easy" with more rewards than a "Hard" class take him. He makes sure to educate while opening minds.

Great teacher and a cool guy. 2 out of the 5 or six tests were group tests and the others we got to use notes on.

Such a wonderful teacher! He absolutley loves what he doesnt and yes, it's and a pretty easy class but it is also a fun class. I def recommend him!

Great guy, professor, and class. Its interesting and fun. He is helpful and very intertaing. I've never had a better class.

Going into this class had no interest toward Anthropology, but after just the first week I loved it. It can certainly be boring, but its a super easy class with group tests and videos. Just DON'T miss any classes and stay on top on your notes!!

Nicklas is such a great teacher. He really loves what he teaches and makes the class interesting. His tests are ridiculously easy (NEVER ask for a multiple choice test) as long as you take good notes and come to class. Nicklas is really helpful and nice. Definitely take this class.

Loved this class. He varies the teaching style from hands-on to movies to powerpoints to his own personal accounts of trips. Class was almost never boring and there was always some jokes from him to keep it going.

Always had amusing stories to tell about his own personal experiences. We never really used the book so no point in buying it. Be prepared to write a lot of papers which is the majority of the grades for the class. Though he does give you a number of topics to choose to write about.

Great guy, has ways of capturing everyones interests, Lots of hands on experience with atrtifacts and fossils. Great story teller. Can keep class rolling with laughter, and has very easy tests. His papers require immediate attention, dont get behind on those or you will lose your easy A. I recomend Steve to any student going to gainesville.

I had him for three semesters (intro to anth, cultural anth, and intro to archaeology). He is the sweetest and greatest teacher I ever had the privilege of taking. All tests are open note but they are A LOT harder than you think. He's extremely intelligent and really has a passion for what he does. I absolutely adore him! Greatest professor EVER!!!

He is one of my favorite professors I have ever had. I had 3 of his classes and I liked every one of them. He is knowledgeable and he knows what he is talking about. The tests, like people before said, are open book but they are more difficult than you would think. I would highly recommend him if you are interested in anthropology.

He was a great teacher and I loved going to the class every day. He had stories from all diff adventures he has been on that really kept your interest on the subject matter. Very funny man and very sweet. Highly recommend!

Best teacher I ever had in the three years I have been in college. Very nice and respectful. Also helpful. He loves what he is teaching and it shows through his teaching style. Take him!

awesome! awesome! awesome! teacher. He is really coll and easy to understand. Bring you book for the test you will need it. He really loves what he does!! AAAAAAAA+++++++++

BEST professor I've ever had! Class is always interesting I highly recomend this professor even if you don't need it for your major. He really takes the time to explain something to you as many times as you need. We really only wrote one or two papers most of our grades were group projects. Notes and paying attention are important. Take his class!

His teaching style was a little scary at first; you feel like he's throwing all this information at you and you don't know what's important to make notes of! However, all his tests are open book and open note, and he makes sure you're prepared for them. Class is always fascinating and he keeps it interesting. The final is fun, too! Great class.

Awesome teacher. All tests are take home and you can use google to find most of the answer. Lectues are very interestiong and he uses his personal experince pics. I recommend him, great teacher, good grade, he helps you out with anything you need help on, brings up GPA!

In anth 1102 test are take home. In anth 2020 test are open note and open book but they can be pretty difficult. He is a really good teacher and leanient. If you are turn in something late he doesnt care or email him your assignment. If you ask, he will help.

Doc is awesome, I took his intro to anth., intro to archaeology, and special topics numismatics class and i am taking his fossil prep next semester. He is the best, his tests were take home. You really should take notes it makes things easier on you. i would definitely reccomend him to anyone! his finals are always great, his class is a lot of fun.

I took intro to Anth and it was great! He uses many personal pictures he took out in the field to guide his lectures which is nice because he teaches things you cannot read up on. No text use at all, tests are take home and you can find most answers on google although taking notes is advisable to make it easier. the artifacts test is the hardest

Steve Nicklas is the best teacher at GSC!! All of our tests were take home and so was the final. The class was extremely easy. Attendence was not mandatory but the class was so interesting it made you not want to miss it. HIGHLY RECOMMEND TO ANYONE!!I can go on all day and tell you how great this teacher is!

SO Easy, good teacher. Seems kinda into himself cuz hes an actual archaeologist but not too bad.attendence not mandatory.His PowerPoints are your key to the test which are all take home except for the 1st test.that one u just get to use your group for help in class. Final Exam Essay was also take home.

Professor Nicklas really knows what he's talking about when it comes to Anthropology and Archaeology. You can tell he has a passion for what he teaches, which definitely makes the class interesting. All of the tests are take-home, including the final. Make sure you take notes because he doesn't generally post them for easy access!

DR. Nicklas is a wonderful professor. He is one of the most interesting professors I have ever had. You get to see and study tons of ancient artifacts in his Anthropology and Archaeology Classes. Great guy, must take!

First test is done in collaborative groups, and the rest are take home, short answer tests! Just write write write all the notes and just the powerpoints! Easy A! Very interesting class to attend! And the last day is usually a cultural food party!!

This teacher knows what he is talking about, really knows his stuff. He keeps the class interesting and his test are all take home therefore take good notes and you will get an easy A in this class!!!

Really cool guy. Kinda different but really nice. Doesn't care about grades he simply loves to teach and loves anthropology. Very hard to take notes, I gave up after the first week and just listened. Everything is very interesting and tests are take home. This class gives you that little extra knowledge not many people know and its great.A+++

He is the consummate "absent minded professor" Such a genuinely nice person and so full of information which makes his class vibrant.

He is a GREAT teacher! Very easy, everything is mostly visual and we watch a lot of movies for most of the semester. Tests are either group or take home mostly. Loves what he does and is VERY knowledgeable in the field.

Very good teacher. Class is very interesting and is passionate about his material. I advise you to take notes, though, because the tests are mostly based on lectures and videos.

I have taken every single one of Doc's classes. He is by far the best professor I've ever had. He has gone far beyond his role as my teaher and has spent a lot of time helping me to get where I am now. If you are open minded, don't pass up an opportunity to take his classes.

I enjoyed the class and got an A. Dont expect an easy A unless you do the work for it. The work is easy and he exlains things well

Don't buy the book. Buy a recorder to record EVERY CLASS. All his test are take home but they are based on his lectures and videos he shows in class. TAKE NOTES if you cant get a recorder so bring your laptop. EXTREMELY Easy and fun. YOU WILL LOVE THE FINAL!!!! FOOD and a PAPER... Great Professor.

He is a wonderful teacher who will take the time to explain anything you have questions about and doesn't loose his cool if you still need further explanation after a few attempts. It is extremely obvious that he wants his students to succeed and that he really enjoys what he teaches. I wish I could take him for every class. He's incredible.

Great teacher! You dont need your textbook but all tests are take home. You either need to be really good at taking notes or get a recording devise for lectures. AMAZING class!!!! the only issue is the majority of the class is archaeology not the rest of anthropology

BEST TEACHER EVER!!!! I have had him for 3 other classes and they were all easy. He has take home tests and the ones in class are group. He is hands on and very funny. He is scatter brained but always tells you what you need to know. He is someone I would recommend taking.

Good professor. He is very knowledgeable in his field of archaeology. The class is interesting if you are interested in the subject. I loved the class- the subject is my major. If you attend class, pay attention, and take notes, then you'll make an A as you will in any course that you work at.

Tons of lecture so if you do not come to class you will not pass his test. Best advice, bring a recorder since he speaks extremely fast. Not an easy grade but very fair and decent. Good about giving feedback on how to do better on the next test.

Did mainly take home tests. Pretty easy class

He's a little scattered but great! He has been to most of the places you learn about and has loads to convey. You get to touch real artifacts which is really cool. He loves what he does and that really comes through in his teaching. You don't need the book at all, save your money, he teaches it all.

I have taken many of his classes and I'm not even an Anthropology major. I have traveled out west with him on actual field work and I help him after school hours. He is scattered and sometimes hard to follow; but if you pay attention and take decent notes, there is no reason to not get an A. His tests are take home or open note so that's a plus!

It wasn't an easy A class but I made it out with an A, because I took good notes and paid attention in class! Tests are take home but you MUST take good notes because some of the info you won't find online! Final was a potluck party! We also got to hold dinosaur bones! Come to class, take good notes and you'll do great! Very interesting class!

Not the easiest class, but if you take good notes and read the powerpoints you will do fine. I loved professor Nicklas, he is very nice and a very interesting person! We got to hold Dino bones and fossils. Take him!

Dr. Nicklas is a genuinely nice and interesting professor. Like others have said, he likes to ramble, but he's fun to listen to. There are only three grades, including an open-note test. Everything is pretty straight forward, and honestly the class does not require too much work. Great professor, relatively easy class, recommended!.

Pretty cool guy. He sometimes gets off topic and it's also kind of difficult to pick out what's important in his lectures. It's a pretty easy class though as long as you give decent effort. All his tests are take home.

Dr. Nicklas is one of the most amazing professors I have ever taken. He is more than just a professor, every powerpoint is photos of places he has been and artifact he has are things he has found. He is not just a professor, he is a true archeologist. It is an honor to take classes with him. He's a little spacey sometimes but its part of his charm.

All tests are take home or group projects. If you are a good note taker, this class will be trivial. If you are not, you may struggle, as he is quite strict with how he grades. The tests are often based on things you could only know through the lecture. He will know if you googled the answers. Really passionate about anthropology through.

Nick is a natural born story teller with years of field experience. He knows his stuff and loves to share it. Nick wants you to succeed. He's available outside class if you have a problem or just need a little bucking up. He's one of the best profs I've ever had and I've had a LOT. He does not suffer fools. He's supportive to the disabled!

I have taken him for 3 different classes made As and high Bs in all. He knows his stuff and he is fair and helpful when needed. I changed my degree because of how interesting Anthropology is. Just take good notes and work well with other people and youll do great. Theres average 3-5 tests and its lecture and group based.

He can easily be mistaken to be a bit scatterbrained but he actually just has a creative way of thinking. He makes anthropology seem tangible by the way he teaches it. The work is mainly individual and some group but nothing difficult.

3 group projects, 1 test open note, 2 papers. No syllabus made it hard to know exactly what Dr. Nicklas wanted, but he was always willing to help if you got lost along the way. Fun class and learned a lot!

This man is brilliant and very good at motivating students. He has decades of experience in what he's teaching. If you're interested in Archaeology and Anthropology, you'll be learning from the best. He is very fair and will tell you everything without needing a reference. WRITE DOWN EVERYTHING. Open note tests are your only grades. Sore Hands.

I took Professor Nicklas for Intro to Anthro. He knows what he's talking about, & he really cares about his students. The class itself is very lecture heavy. Attendance is important! We had 1 group test, 2 individual tests that were open note, 2 take home tests, and a paper. Not too challenging but a bit time consuming. Overall, would recommend!

I love him so much! He's fun and so passionate about history. He has an absolutely amazing collection of artifacts that he lets you see and touch!

Hes super passionate. And while I like him as a person. I dont really like him as a professor. His lectures are all over the place and you cant tell what he wants you to write down or if hes just telling a story But if you do write everything down you should be fine All test are open book or take home test It seems like you have to try to fail.

Prof. Nicklas is a great guy, with TONS of experience. His tone can be abrupt at times, but he isn't irritated at you. He speaks in anthro terms, because that is part of the class. This is college. Come on, guys. He has GREAT stories, too. Easy A. Do the work, wash your hands after touching/passing around the artifacts, and RECORD the lectures. :)

Great professor!!! Really cares about his students and is very knowledgeable about archeology. 2 tests and 3 papers the entire semester.

Easily one of the best professors Ive ever had. This semester was a very rough one for me and he was more than understanding. He was so gracious and gladly provided extra credit! Shared his phone number with students and was always so helpful. He is very lecture heavy, but finds a way to make it fun! I highly recommend taking his class!

If you don't enjoy the subject, the lectures are boring and the written essays are annoying. But if you give it a chance and really engage with his lectures, you may be surprised at how much you learn - if there were any jobs left in academia, this class would have convinced me to pursue a Ph.D. in anthropology.

Very Kind and friendly Professor whos very passionate about the subject he teaches. Glad I got to have him as a professor during his last semester teaching. 5 Tests were the only grades, and you could generally look up the answers, but long responses were often required (sometimes pages). LECTURE HEAVY. Writing down everything he says will help.