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take him for soc. if you show up you will get a good grade. relates boring soc topics to interesting and currents topics such as war. he is a very cool prof and is very fair.
Awesome~
his tests are easy as long as u go to class. and he's real cool and funny!
Easy prof.....a little long winded
Awesome guy. Very easy. Gives you different perspectives on everything and tries to keep the class interesting while talking about boring topics. I would recommend him to anyone.
Easily the best professor on campus. You learn by having fun. You'll never want to skip.
best teacher ever
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I think he is a great guy, but if you are uncomfortable talking about sexs, drug, or voilence do not take his class. He likes to make light of serious topics like child abuse
One of the easiest professor I ever had here. He doesn't care if you show up to class or not. He tests on things he only gives in his notes, and he is a funny guy. What is better than that?
Awesome prof! Quizes and tests all come from the notes. Don't have to go to class, but its too interesting to miss. To top it off, he's a liberal, what more can you ask for?
To make it short and simple... you will not want to miss his class.
He is by far the greatest prof I have ever had. He is a brilliant man, and knows what he is talking about. He makes even the most boring topics fun and interesting...take him!!!
awesome professor, you will like his classes
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reeeeally easy but to do well you need to go to class cause everything thats on the test, he gives in the notes. And he tells you exactly which notes will be on the test! easiest prof i've ever had
this guy is down to earth and talks to you not at you
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Take the guy, that's all I can say!!
Awsome professor. Tells everything like it is! He is a true teacher, not some washed up prof. that just teaches what the books author wrote. Gives real life applications to everything. You'll really learn in his classes!
just take him, you'll enjoy it. EASY.
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Awesome teacher, class isnt easy, but it isnt hard eathier... great teacher with a example in life for everything..
Anyone who says his tests arent easy needs to drop out of college. Easiest classes at the university. tells it how it is, knows a lot, keeps ya up to day on things in the world
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He is an amazing professor! He makes everything very easy to understand and is so down to earth and intelligent. Best professor I've had at KU in my four years here.
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Awesome teacher...he actually understands students and knows how to teach! Take this class! :)
gives a lot of notes... but very easy since he tells you what is on the tests.
Very helpful. You know the answers to the test questions beforehand. He brings the real world into the classroom. Excellent!!
he rocks! he's not out to get you he wants you to do well and he wants you to learn what he's teaching.
ask him anything! he is willig to share his experience with us without judgment and in a way we can relate to. Helps you to prepare for the tests, by telling you on a need to know basis-study guide=quizes=test.
I like Prof. Oboyle and how he is blunt and honest about everything. Most teachers will state what "should be done" and can be mean about it, but Prof. Oboyle brings laughter to the classroom and, I think, it's something that makes students come
He is a fun guy to listen to..... it makes class worth going to. Great Guy!
great teacher!
This professor is the best. He's blunt and very honest. The test are very easy and if you don't get an A you shouldn't be in college. His class is funny and is the only class I looked forward to during the week.
1 word... AWESOME. Hes like a college student himself. He acts like one. Hes completely great. DEFINATELY LOVE HIM.
This is the best Prof ever!! His class is exciting and he keeps you interested. This is the only class I look forward to going to because he doesn't bore me!
best teacher i have ever had...big fan of him...recommend to anyone anytime...get a chance...take him now...
Awesome teacher! My favorite teacher this semester. He is so funny. He always tells us stories about his crazy teenage days and old jobs. He is very fun! He tells you everything thats going to be on the tests and quizes and you cant get is any easier.
Great teacher. You learn a lot and the class makes you laugh. His experiences, while not necessarily involving Sociology, sure do add spice to the class. Take him if you need Sociology.
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Every student should have tim at least once in your years here
awesome teacher!! the class is really easy and i enjoyed going to his class. always gives you the exact info you need while making class interesting and fun w/ hiw crazy stories. Definitely take his class!!!
He is a fun teacher with excellent methods and a lot of interesting stories
He is the best teacher i ever had. He is very helpful and always keeps students interested in the material. His test are easy. I learned so much from his class.
entertaining guy. easy A. take his class!
Great Teacher! Recommend taking as many of his courses as possible!
one of the best teachers i've ever had. the notes are his tests and quizes. don't have to go to class but it helps. at least go for the stories- very funny, very honest, and relates to his students. acts like he's in college take any of his classes!!
Oboyle's the man, what else can you say? he's very honest, no BS in his class. he's lived a very interesting life, and if you take him, you'll hear all about it. very interesting, cool teacher. easy to relate to. take him if you can.
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This guy is awesome! he relates everything to sex... it's great! His tests were all mult. choice. Highly recomended!
OBOYLE RULES
AWESOME! Oboyle knows how to teach large classes, which was what Intro to sociology was. He keeps your attention with his humor yet gets the notes across to you so theyre easy to understand and study. Take this guy if you can
I havn't had a better teacher. He tells you word for word what is going to be on each test. If you study a page or two of notes before each test/quiz it's easy to get at least a B/A range.
Awesome teacher, my fave by far. He explains things well and also relates it to his own life. Tells you what is going to be on the test so all you have to do is mark it in your notes and study it..easy grade.
GREAT teacher!!!!! Really really helpful! Easy class, he give you everything you need to know for the tests. :)
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The best proff. at KU. Very interactive and the quizzes and tests are very easy. The least grade you can get is an A if you study the notes he gives.
This professor is one of the best to take....He is so nice and helpful and he makes learning fun. He is always willing to help you and he lets you know in advance what to study for on exams. He is just great....
this guy is hilarious. he's probably the only teacher who could make a lecture class fun. take him if you can, its easy
Really good. Go to class. Do not buy textbook. If you write down what he says, you only need to learn that. Very interesting
The best teacher you will ever have
great teacher!! i like him because hes real. helped me the first day i came to kutztown.. he cares about his students!
Too easy. Does anyone actually learn anything?
took him for three classes, absolutely hilarious. take notes and you'll be fine. didn't buy book for any class. and yes, you DO actually learn in his class. if you're offended by profanity, stay away, but that's as real as it gets.
Very helpful and cares about students. Relates everything in class to life. Keeps it real. Take him...
Very easy. Tells you to mark what is going to be on the test. He's funny, and tells great stories. He's very understanding and helpful.
Bottom line the best professor ever! I can say a million good things about him, so just imagine...i'll say this, from taking 3 of his classes at KU, his teachings carry me through all of my other CRJ classes
great teacher, easy to understand, offers you all the help in the world. He is hilarious and you will enjoy ALL of his classes. :)
Simply the best. Tells you exactly what to study and what not to worry about. awesome prof.
AWESOME TEACHER! he makes you want to come to class!
Great course, makes you think! Plays devils advocate but only to challenge you. Clear, helpful and just plain awesome.
U got to love this guy! Foul mouth, down to earth, real professor! The tests are easy!
I wanted to party with him. He was cool about early classes. He told awesome stories. I didn't learn a damn thing, but I had other stuff going on. It was like an independent study class without the study.
this is the best teacher at KU.... he is so up to date with everything and tells u like it is...he curses and talks like we all do...if you were allowed to party with professors this would be my first choice...but dont get me wrong he also is very helpful
Had him 2 times and my advisor. He is an AWESOME teacher & makes class fun, tells it how it is and teaches only want u need to know. I love him!!!
Unbelievably nice and willing to work with students. Seems to really love his job; easiest guy in the world to get along with. Unfortunately, his courses are spoon-fed material that is far too easy to merit college credit. Needs to challenge students.
Most teachers at KU show videos in half the classes and then test you on material you haven't learned, but Oboyle actually teaches and you are tested on the notes he gives which makes it pretty easy and you actually learn something. I recommend him.
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HE has to be the best teacher that I have ever had. No lie. I hate school and he made me want to show up cause of how he tought the class. He is very very helpful if you want it. If you miss a class he will be there to get you caught up. GOOD GUY!
Great Teacher, Not like this **** school and half of its worthless P.C teachers. Tests have alot of info but easy because he covers everything and really Teaches. Always went to class because I cared what he thought,he makes a connection with students
He's a cool guy. His class is easy and he makes a boring subject fun.
Am i the ONLY one who does not enjoy hearing "F***" or "S***" as EVERY OTHER WORD that the man speaks? I mean, the guy's a professional educator. No question he knows what he's talking about, but, dude. Could ya maybe tone it down
This guy is the real deal, and has the perfect life background to teach the class. He is exciting and doesnt hold back anything. He may not be the "normal" prof. but that is the beauty of this guy. TAKE HIS CLASS.
O Boyle rocks, he dosen't curse too much and anyone who thinks so is probably not getting the grades they want, profanity is a part of our american heritage, as bad as that seems. O Boyle is the realest and down 2 earth professor on the KU campus.
oboyle is the man! He knows what he is talking about, but he curses a little too much. His tests are relatively easy because he actually teaches unlike some other teachers here. I would recommend him anytime for a class.
He gets you excited for class just by his enthusiasm. He is one of the best teachers for that alone! He may cuss a lot, but who really cares, that shouldn't affect the quality of his lectures. Just keep up with the notes and reading and you'll get great grades.
He's the man. I love that he curses all the time and he's got such a cool way of explaining the material so when you take the tests, you think of his examples. Rock on O'Boyle.
He is an awesome professor. His class is very easy. When he gives the notes, he basically tells you what will be on the tests (EASY A). Adds great experiences to the class and makes class a ton of fun to attend. Take him for an Easy A and a fun class.
oboyle is the best sociology teacher in ku!!!
OBOYLE RULES... if you want an interesting class AND and easy A.. take him. Tests are easy if you look at your notes, because he tells you what exactly is going to be on the test. So all you have to do is go to class... Great teacher, Great class
take his class so long as you don't mind wasting your time. class time is pointless, he doesn't so much teach as throw out his cockamamie philosophies of conspiracy, etc. take a good book or other homework.
This guy is by far the best prof at ku hands down. Tells you how it is and doesnt bs it. he gives you all the info you need for test and quizes in packets or in the notes in class. By far the funnest classes i had at ku were oboyle's. He sets these classes up for you to pass easily. take his class
Awesome prof, def. my favorite! Doesn't BS about anything. The quizzes/tests are easy. Pick him as your prof if you get the chance!!
If you had criminology, you'll plass this w/ flying colors. Basically the same material. O'boyle is an awesome guy, you just have to get used to him. definitely recomment taking him for any sociology class.
Best prof at KU. Really cares about the students and will help you with anything even if it is not about class. Take him if you can.
Fabulous teacher-very intelligent-funny-he knows what he's talking about-easy to understand and he is always available for help-if you need it. Take any of his courses, you will enjoy it! :) :)
AMAZING PROF! If I ever learn something in college that I can use in real life, it'd be from him. No stupid stuff, straight up, realistic, and very very fair. VERY FUNNY TOO! I never thought I'd learn this much at kutztown about the shady world of the government and the u.s. AMAZING CLASSES
AWESOME PROF! He really cares about his students and will do anything to help you succeed in his classes and life in general. You will learn so much about real life from him. Tests/quizzes are easy b/c he gives you all the info. By far the most caring and funniest at KU! Take all of his classes.
take this man, he is the best teacher i have ever had, makes class fun and interesting and he cares.. he has it all when it comes to teaching. if you dont learn in his class something is wrong..like i said take his classes you wont be sorry
Incredible! He is the greatest professor i have ever had. He's clear on what we need to know and dosen't give us information that isn't needed. Take any and all classes this man offers it will be alot of fun trust me!
best teacher at kutztown .....OBOYLE RULES...... take him for anything.
Absolutely the #1 best teacher in this university. Tells you how it is and is no holds bar. I can not say much more other than there is not one negative feeling towards this man. Take him for ANY CLASS this university has to offer with him teaching.
I don't know who said that he was hot... they lied. Easy class but he works in profanity as do I but I think that a college professor should conduct themself with some class. He doesn't! Although, LADIES, he is very willing to help.
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Great professor! Take him if you can for any course.
incredible professor.. best at KU
Prof oboyle is the best prof i have had during my 3 years at KU. not only do u learn tons in class but also in life (he has lived a lot). he will talk about anything and is willing to help you with anything that you may need. Very open about any topic I will be taking him again
Best professor at KU. Take any class with him that you can.
he swore and we watched south park. and i learned a bit to.
Best teacher ever, honest, friendly, will help you out big time.
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The best professor ever! get him, you will regret it if u take any other sociology course and do not have him.
Great teacher! Best I ever had. Take as many courses with him that you can.
Amazing
Really knows how to digest the material and break it down to its simplest form. Really kept my interest. Very fair in grading. I am enjoying his class and he's great!
Best teacher @ KU! Makes class enjoyable. Alot of good discussions. He is a very nice guy and the class is really easy. Tells you exactly what is on the test.
i flunked it last year , but got an A with oboyle. this guy knows how to teach and can relate the material to everyday life.
He is the best teacher at ku. Obolye is the best thing since jordans and the bulls.
i changed my major because this guy makes sociology so interresting he tells u exactly whats on the test you dont really need the book test is multiple choice just take notes during class he'll tell u what to star and that'll be on the test easy class and interresting take him if u possibly can if its full go ask him cuz he'll let u in.
Oboyle is the man! He is so real and can really teach. His classes are interesting and you can talk to him about anything. His quizzes and tests are simple b/c he tells u what u need to know and theyre straight forward. He is a good prof and ur guaranteed an A if you show up and are some brain cells. Def take him if u can!
awsome describes it
Just take him. He's just freaking awesome. You don't need the book, just either go to class or borrow notes from other people and you'll get an A.
in class, he TELLS you what to write down, so notes are super-easy. the rest of the class he rants, which gets annoying. i did other work during the class while he was off on tangents. seems to enjoy talking about sex a little too much. show up to friday classes b/c he'll give BEYOND EASY bonuses (think: what day is today?). nice guy, good prof.
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I've taken all his classes. I learned more in his classes than all my others combined. He teaches not just about the course, but about life too. He is one of those professors that you will remember for the rest of your life. Everyone at KU should take at least one of his courses - it should be required.
Far and away the best prof at KU. Take him if you can get into one of his classes. I tried for two years before I could get one. Well worth the wait.
Awesome and easy. Fun to listen to and easy to pass. If you have to take this class you should take it with him!
I love him he is the best teacher ever and everyone should take his class i have learned more then just text book information...he has an amazing story too. you have to hear it
He is the best teacher at KU. nuf said.
AWESOME!!
his class is REALLY REALLY REALLY easy, and he is really laid back. i like him, although sometimes his class cam become boring. but usually it is interesting, fun, and amusing.
The best professor I've ever had, I thought the class was so easy! He even gives chances for extra credit, and you don't have to read the book. I can't wait to take him for other classes.
Just take it..enough said
AWESOME PROF!!
Awesome Professor!!! * 10~
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Awesome prof!! He makes my toes curl :)
Strongly, strongly, strongly recommend this class. He is genious. Not only does he make the class enjoyable and awesome but his tests come right from his lectures which coincide with the book. Attendance isn't mandatory but trust me that won't be an issue. Awesome lectures!!
Best teacher I've ever had, strongly recommended to anyone. Makes class very interesting and gives bonus points if you go to class on Fridays. Class is very easy, tests are from the notes he gives, DONT BUY THE BOOK it isnt needed, he even joked about how he didn't own one, just take him, you won't be disappointed.
oh my goodness! take this guy! not just because he makes things so easy for you, but because he's such a great character! he's very thoughtful, very funny, and very blunt. he makes you want to keep going to class just to see what he'll say next. textbook isn't necessary, but it's nice to have if you can't get to class for some reason.
If you go to class everyday and take all the note, you'll definitly get a A as long as you study your notes!! I like when he rambles on off subject, his views are really interesting.
The best prof at Kutztown! Class is always fun and interesting. Tests are right from the notes he gives you in class. DONT BUY THE BOOK! Attendance isn't mandatory, but there shouldn't be a reason to not go to his class. He is a breath of fresh air compared to some of the profs on campus. I suggest taking one of his classes to anyone!
Oboyle is the MAN!! Very very funny. Tells you exactly what to study for the tests. Dont buy the book..dont really use it. Gives extra credit just for coming to class sometimes. Go to class and read over notes and an easy A! Definitely suggest it. One of the coolest teachers I've ever had!!
He's pretty easy, but goes off on tangents about 9/11 and how corrupt the gov't is. If you can listen to his idiocy it's an easy A.
The best Prof. @ Kutztown.
First Day of class he just tells u about his past which is very interesting I may say he's gone thru alot of****. Don't buy the text book its a waste of money and time. Everything thats on the tests he tells u and u get bonus points on fridays once the students start skipping more at the end of the year. Best Prof at KU by far no one can top him..
he is a great teacher If you don't take him you are making a bad choice!
Very cool teacher. He tells us everything that will be on the exam. If you take notes and learn them you should get a good grade. His class is pretty interesting also.
Great prof. Down to earth - tells it like it is. I learned so much in this class. Oboyle should be mandatory for all students.
best teacher at KU .
only the best guy ever...funny as hell
OBoyle is awsome! He knows how to break things down so that those of us who don't have a phd. can understand! Not only will you learn a lot but you'll enjoy his humor and prospectives.
best professor :) he is so hilarious and the class is easy. if you enjoy sitting and doing nothing but taking notes and listening to him tell funny stories i highly recommend him!
amazing!!!! enough said. Dont need the book. Tells amazing stories. If you dont take this him your an idiot!!
he is by far the best teacher at Kutztown! he is funny, class isn't mandatory but went all the time because it was intersting and he is a funny guy. great teacher!
He is the best professor ever I Love college because of him. he makes you want to learn and you will have fun all at the same time.. TAKE HIM U'LL LOVE HIM :-)
O'boyle is amazing! His tests are right from the notes. He doesnt make us stay til the very last minute every class unlike some other professors. He is always helpful and is hilarious. I heart O'boyle :)
Great Class, quite entertaining, wish he wouldn't have told us to buy the book though, oh well
Very funny guy and makes class very interesting. He curses ALL the time and doesn't let anyone bother him. Don't buy the book, he tells you exactly word for word what to write down. Attendance is NOT mandatory and no hw ever. TAKE HIM, HE'S AWESOME!!
One of the easiest A's I've had. He tells you EXACTLY what you need to know for your tests. Ironically, I learned more from him than my professors that make me memorize a text book. Phenomenal teacher, I 100% recommend.
He is by far the greatest teacher I have EVER had in my life. Everything that is on the test is right from your notes and he tells you exactly what to write down. Class is not mandatory but I never skipped because his classes are fun and interesting. People who have problems with his cursing need to grow up, we're in college. Great teacher!
He's real, and that's what everybody loves about him. He makes sociology interesting and he explains how things relate to you specifically, which keeps you invested in his class. If you jut pay attention in class, you'll do fine. I would've gotten an A if I would've showed up more. Definitely take him if you want to learn something.
Awesome! Very intelligent with a great sense of humor. Prompts good discussion about very relevant topics.
I enjoyed this course. O'boyle has a great sense of humor and made learning interesting and fun.
A great professor! You will not regret taking his class at all. He makes you want to listen and makes sociology very interesting and fun. He gives great examples and has a wonderful sense of humor.
He was my all time favorite professor at Kutztown, hands down.
I actually looked forward to coming to his class. Especially when having a bad day before hand because I knew that by attending his class I'd leave the room happy and probably still in tears laughing at the conversations we shared as a class. He's a great prof and he's absolutely hilarious and very down to earth.
definitely makes class interesting..take him if u can his classes are easy and he makes them fun.he swears alot and tells us exactly what we need to write in our notes..textbook is a waste of money..one of the best teachers ate KU..
He is a great teacher! He is very clear on what is on the test and what notes you should take down in class. He relates everything to real life. Very funny. He has a great story behind him so if you show up to class you might learn something.
This guy is the best teacher I've ever had. He swears a lot, but he is extremely intelligent. He may be one of the most knowledgeable professors at KU although at first glance you wouldn't know it. TAKE HIS CLASS!
Tells great stories, gets you involved, really captures your attention and keeps you interested. Love it.
Had him for several SOC courses. Never uses book. Very easy class AND you learn a lot. Funny guy, keeps things light. If you must kill a man in order to take O'Boyle, you do it with no questions asked.
Great guy but his relaxed personality runs the class. No challenge from the class, tests are from notes in class and if you know someone in class you do not even need to attend to get an A. Interesting class discussion, but sometimes more of a hindrance than a help
chill professor - talks a lot about life
Easiest professor. Does not do minus grading only plus. will flat out read verbatim 75% what is on the test. his policy changed so that there is use of the 1/4 in thick txt book. all tests are online, drops the lowest grade out of 5 tests.
One of the best professors on the Kutztown campus! taken many of his classes and loved them all. He is super easy and makes class interesting. Love him and will continue to take any clases with him i can. Easiest A youll ever get.
Long story short... all the tests are online. Read the chapters if you know whats good for you. Lowest test gets dropped (out of 5). Go to class and write down what he tells you to. I got an 89 average at the end of the semester and he gave me the A. Overall an easy class, but he does rant A LOT. Looking forward to taking him again.
He is one the best professors I've ever had. He is very knowledgeable about sociology and life in general. I learned more from his lectures than most professors. ALL TESTS ARE ONLINE/OPEN BOOK!! You'll get an A or B. Definitely take him :)
BEST PROF ever he's cool af. Very funny. Tells life stories but doesnt go overboard. His life is interesting. He's helpful. You dont need the book. He tells you everything that will be on the test. EASY A or B.
He is an amazing guy with a great story. He may go off in rants sometimes but is hilarious. Test are all online and you have plenty of time to use your notes. TAKE THIS CLASS!
"Dr. O'Boyle is a horrible professor, and I didn't learn anything in his class," said no one ever. If you have the option to take sociology, DO NOT pass up the opportunity to take it with O'Boyle. He is by far the best professor at KU.
Hands down funniest and best professor at KU. Even if you don't think you'll be interested in the course material, he'll make it interesting and then some. Tests are easy and straightforward as long as you go to class and take notes. Attendance isn't mandatory, but why anyone would want to skip his class is beyond me!
Very chill professor, enjoys teaching. After class you will most likely rethink all your relationship. Good class, easy A. All tests are online and the textbook really is not needed.
Very easy professor. Brutally honest about things which makes him funny. If you go to class, his notes are almost exact to tests which are online. The book is not needed, but if you don't go to class, book definitions are exact from notes in class.
He doesn't care about anything. He tells you what is on his mind. I loved his class, all his exams are solely based off notes but you would rarely use the book. Basically if you come to class and take notes you will pass for the simple fact he tells you whats gonna be on the tests.
He talks too much, but he is a chill guy. I didn't show up for his class, get the notes, or buy the book. I just took his tests online and I finished with an A.
Easy as can be. Never went to class and still got a B+. Man is halarious from what I've heard.
FUNNY, Nice and was interesting to attend his lectures with his personal stories that at times were off topic, but some were real relevant and good for the class. I didn't have the book and attended class and always wound up with Bs, I'd probably suggest getting the book and cross referencing his class notes together for the exams.
I LOVE HIM! Take him if he is available, you won't regret it! Every day he comes in with his backback and hat on, sits criss-cross on the desk and lectures. He tells you exactly what to write down, so it's not just pointless info. Tests are online - book definitely helps. He swears a lot and tells HILARIOUS stories! Great person, and professor.
Oboyle is an absolute pleasure to have as a professor. He teaches/communicates things that are relevant as an undergrad, grad student, and even after graduation. While his job title may read "professor" he is first and foremost a great person. You will not be disappointed with anything he wants to "teach" you.
EASIEST gen ed class possible. All exams are online and open book. Class attendance is optional. If you're going to be one of these people who won't show up to class, just read the book (though I recommend showing up because his lectures are hilarious). If you do well on all the exams throughout the semester, you're exempt from the final.
EASIEST ELECTIVE EVER. You have two options: buy the textbook and never come to class; or don't buy the textbook and come to class. I suggest the second option. His lectures are funny. You can use a laptop and he is super laid-back.
Did not like course or instructor. Im a psych major and this class was ridic do not take
Funny prof, makes lots of jokes and makes the class fun. His lectures are laid back and he always wants the class to have fun while theyre there. All online tests and he tells you how to pass easily. Great sense of humor and makes the class easy. Overall, I give him a 910 and hes an easy A if you put in the work.
O'Boyle is the maaaaan. Go to class, take good notes and you'll pass with flying colors. Tell funny stories that relate to the material. Wants you to enjoy class and always gives us life tips along the way. A very relaxed professor and I can tell he really loves to teach. Highly recommended.
Most I've respected a professor thus far.
One of the funniest and best professors at ku hands down. Just lectures the whole time, gives you answers to the tests, which are all online and doesnt care really if youre even there. Easy A and one of the best GPA booster classes if you do well on the tests. Attendance isnt even mandatory either.
O'Boyle makes Sociology fun and interesting because he takes the hard parts that seem confusing and makes it easy to understand. The class is mainly online tests so you can work in the comfort of your dorm. He is a good guy and loves what he does!
I took as an elective, only hard part about this online class is making sure you are self diciplined to do the reading. Every week we have a test on two chapters. There are two discussion posts consisting of your own post and a reply on another students. 4 easy 100s. There are five exams each worth 100 points. lowest exam is dropped. easy A
He's really sharp and at the same time he has a plain-spoken working class style that everyone can understand. Unlike some of the other big lecture classes he really cares about you and your learning. He's also humorous. His class changed the way I think about life, which is to say it added a lot.
Oboyle is not only a fantastic professor but he is a fantastic person as well. Show up to class and take notes for a guaranteed A. Seriously do yourself a favor and take this class. PS. Only buy the book if you plan on not going to class. I bought it and never opened it.
This dude is the man. I went to the first two classes and realized I do not even have to go. The only four grades you get are all exams and all the answers to the exams are on quizlet. I actually forgot to do an exam one time and the exam period was over and I emailed him and he let me choose when it was best for me to take the exam. He is a boss!
if you are taking his online class don't listen to ANYTHING listed above. You HAVE to read and study hard because his exams are NOT easy and they are NOT posted on quizlet or online at all. Found that out the hard way.
I skipped class for 34 of the semester and still walked away with an A. All of the tests are online and completely open note. Everything can be found on quizlet. Also, if you do well on all the exams throughout the semester, you're exempt from the final exam. EASY class to fulfill a gen ed requirement!
Goes on pointless rants and doesn't answer email, but an easy A
Professor Timothy Oboyle, is an amazing professor. He makes class lectures fun, he tells you everything you need to know for the exams. His class is an easy A, as long as you have the note for the exams their is no way you couldn't pass his class.
Dr Timothy Oboyle is just a great lecture giver. His speeches in class are absolutly "outta pocket" but extremely funny and relatable. His principles of sociology is an extremly easly class. One dose not have to come to the class much at all. The book isn't needed and the tests are extremely easy.
O'Boyle is a great professor. If you like learning without the stress of paper and anxiety of tests, he is a great professor. There are five exams but he drops the lowest one, and he emphasizes everything that will be on exams. The exams are online.
Super easy teacher. Just go to class and take notes. All his test are online. The only problem is that you take 5 tests, the lowest one is dropped, and the average of the other 4 is your grade.
by far, my favorite class I've ever taken... I'd recommend taking any classes you can get with him
Best prof on campus, i took SOC10 just for a gen-ed and it was my favorite class all semester. He's really smart and knows what he is talking about, but also funny. He has lots of funny stories to go along with his lectures, and he is open about cursing which he does a lot. Theres only 4 tests online and they're super easy. TOTALLY RECOMMEND
One word... "Phenomenal!!!!" I love him and he is the best down-to-earth professor I've ever had! I would definitely take him again!!
Really funny, clear notes he will say "write this down it will be on the exam" exams are on line, easy A
Literally the easiest A I've ever gotten. If you buy the book and read the chapters, you don't have to go to class. However, he's really funny and generally a cool guy, so I'd suggest going anyway.
Such an easy class! He tells you exactly what is on the exams and out of 5 exams he only counts your best 4! Definitely recommend!!! easy gpa boost!
Great professor! Never went to class still got an A. However his lectures are fun and hilarious and he truly is a fun caring guy!
Awesome professor. He was clear about what you needed to write down; his lectures were quite interesting.
Honestly the best professor at Kutztown. I would switch my major to sociology if I could take him for every single course. Genuinley the best part about Kutztown. Had him for both SOC10 and SOC245, if his class is filled just email. Looking forward to taking another one of his classes next semester too. I enjoyed going to his classes so much!
Professor OBoyle is an easy class to take. I highly recommend him. 5 online tests and the lowest grade gets dropped. His classes are nothing but lectures but he makes a lot of jokes and connects topics to your real life. You dont have to show up to class because he doesnt take attendance, but it does make the tests easier.
Dr. O'Boyle is a great professor, during my 4 years at KU I had him multiple times. I do NOT recommend him for Online Juvenile Delinquency. The exams are BRUTAL! About 15 questions are from his powerpoints/notes and the others are from God knows where. Can not find them in the textbook or on google. NOT an easy A!!!!! Do not be fooled like I was :)
Not only a phenomenal professor, but a great man in general. He is the kind of professor that wants his students to pass. Easy A/B for any college level student. Your final grade is determined by 4 exams (lowest grade drops) and all of them are online. This guy is also hilarious and has a pretty interesting life. 10/10 from me
I barely showed up for his classes and passed each test with an A. He's a good guy, but his lectures were kind of boring to sit through since I knew I didn't need to listen to pass.
You take 5 test over the entire semester and he uses the best 4 out of the 5 tests as your grade. They are all online and have 50 questions in 50 minutes. Lectures are entertaining and he is funny but also very real. You can use Socratic on tests and not even take notes during lectures and end with an A or B overall. Great class for a GPA boost!
I love love love this professor. He doesnt give a crap if you dont go to class, I went to class every time but besides the point. He was funny and genuine. His tests were easy if you paid attention to his lectures and write everything down. Would recommend you take this prof for anything he teaches. Love him!
The tests were a little difficult but he was really helpful with grading. There was a few easy assignments, if you complete them you should get a 100. He says he's redesigning the course to make it less difficult which should be really helpful. Overall I'd take it again, you learn interesting things at your own pace, and its difficult to fail.
He is very easygoing on everything. All exams are online. Is very sweet
This prof was one of my fav profs so far in Kutztown. He is one cool dude, he reads you the notes and basically tells you what to write down for the test, and he will even spell words for you if you don't know how to spell lol.
Despite the class being all online, it was super fun to take and I feel as if I actually learned. The class is fairly simple and doing the assignments can get you an easy 100. Definitely recommend.
Honestly the GOAT professor at KU, class is really easy and there are only 5 exams the whole semester. The lowest grade you get on an exam is dropped. He loves talking a lot in lectures but they are mostly entertaining and informative. He tells you what you need for the exam and exams are open note. He is very laid back and funny. Love this guy.
super easy 4 tests are the only grades and drops the lowest one. awesome lectures very understandable
Dr. O'Boyle is very knowledgeable about sociology and makes the class interesting. He swears occasionally and tells it the way it is. The 5 exams are the only grades throughout the semester, with the lowest grade being dropped at the end of the semester. The online textbook is not 100% necessary. He waits for you to write down notes!
I recommend this class to everyone, easiest A youll ever get at this school. He tells you exactly what to notetake, and the exams are all online. He does rant a lot so the lectures can drag. I recommend reading the textbook, but youd probably be fine with just notes. He does not give trigger warnings EVER. He will talk about sensitive topics.
Easy course if you somewhat pay attention. Only graded from 5 exams, which are very reasonable. Professor goes on long libertarian rants. Essentially anti mask and anti vaccine. Often refers to black people as blacks and women as females. Disagrees with textbook on several occasions. Does not respect most other professors or their opinions.
Tim Oboyle is the best! He is the teacher that convinced me to take up a minor in sociology because that is how much I enjoyed his SOC 10 class, I've taken 2 online classes with him, in spring 2022 and both loved them!! I plan to take another one in fall 2022. Seriously, this man is a legend!!
Professor O'Boyle is a great professor! He only requires 5 exams to pass in his class and does not assign homework or assignments. *BEWARE* Sometimes he speaks his mind, whether you like it or not. But he laid back and his lectures are interesting to listen to.
Very easy class, and it is only graded by tests which are open note. I definitely recommend taking any of Dr. O'Boyle's classes.
Extremely easy class. Attendance is not mandatory, and there were 5 online exams which you could probably do just fine on without coming to class, although taking notes does certainly help. The professor was honestly fairly unlikable, and manages to take what could easily be a 20 minute class and extends it to an hour and 20 minute class.
Do not take O'Boyle. His lectures are 100% verbal and half of it doesn't come from the textbook. Most of the exam is taken from the textbook, which he says he doesn't trust the definitions from. O'Boyle turns 20 minutes worth of lecture into an hour and 15 minutes of random tangents. You are better off reading the textbook and taking notes.
Tim's strange but in the best way. I took Soc 10 and Sociology of Deviance and both were super easy. Grades are only based on 5 tests, but the lowest of the 5 is automatically dropped. The online classes also have 2 short discussion posts (300-ish words each) and attendance kinda matters for in-person classes, but he's entertaining so it's fun.
Will recommend him to literally everyone. Helps you out if you need it, he is very understanding. He responds to his emails within a reasonable amount of time and cares about his students grades. I promise you won't regret taking him. his class was easy and straight to the point. Would take him for every class if i could.
He is the best professor. 5 online exams. drops the lowest one
Easiest class I've taken so far. Only grades are the exams and he drops your lowest grade. Exams are easy if you come to class, but attendance isn't mandatory. Tells you exactly what to write down/know for tests. Goes on tangents a LOT. Very vulgar and has some wild views on things, but he's an interesting man and I would 100% recommend his class.
He was certainly interesting. His lectures were really good, but he was definitely opinionated and didn't shy away from expressing that. He's criticized Biden and says he likes Trump, but a lot of what he says would make it seem the opposite due to him teaching about systemic issues and such. Funny guy though. 4 exams + final, lowest gets dropped.
Interesting professor with strong opinions. Lectures can be long but informative. Exams are fair, with the lowest dropped. Unstuckstudy AI was a lifesaver for prepping.
He is passionate for the subject and makes the class interesting. Sometimes he goes off on tangents, but it's always entertaining to hear his stories. He is also very encouraging and supportive, and he tells you the real facts and skips the BS. He does sometimes overshare about himself and his life, but overall he's a great professor. 10/10
Dr. O'Boyle is well experienced in sociology and highly knowledgeable in it. About everything else though he is misinformed at best and ignorant at worst. He will go on several long tangents regarding off topic subjects, tangents that can be easily debunked by a simple google search and often have proven incorrect, conspiracy theory based ideas.
Extremely boring. He sits crisscross on a table and just talks the entire time and reads off a paper. Most of the time he gets sidetracked and talks about random things. all his exams were online and he drops the lowest of the 3. Seems like a nice guy just very boring class. DO NOT buy online textbook, do not need it at all, waste of money.
This guy is an absolute toolbag. Just because its an online test doesn't mean it automatically guarantees you will do well. Making us use Respondus Lockdown Browser AND the webcam for a summer class especially is ridiculous. Almost feels like an invasion of my privacy, and I don't feel like I'll do well knowing I'm being watched.
If you want easy gened take. If you want to learn go elsewhere.
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