John Holcombe - Sam Houston State University

Professor: John Holcombe
Department: Political Science
College: Sam Houston State University
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: POLS261
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Very good man.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: POL261
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He was a very nice guy... Class was extremely easy... test came straight from notes, but that's irrevelant now.. RIP
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: POL285
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Rest in Peace. My prayers go out to the family.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: POL331
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
RIP
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: POL261
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Good Prof. attendance is not mandatory but a benefit at end of semester.(6 extra points if not absent) take on MWF. EVERYTHING on the test is on the NOTES he writes on the board (pay attention to names, numbers and people) BOOK IS NEEDED FOR READING QUIZZES. (VERY STRAIGHT FORWARD it's easy if you put some effort tries to say some jokes, very sweet
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: POL261
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Easy professor, but VERY boring. Took him during the summer. 2 hours is a long time to listen to him. Tests and quizzes are very easy as long as you study. Know numbers and dates and names. He likes to ask questions on the little stuff. I wouldn't take him again during the summer, but a MWF wouldn't be bad.
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: POL261
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
great professor! very eager to help. has assigned seats that you pick and takes attendance every class. you get 6 extra credit points to your grade if you go everyday. class is boring but it is an easy A. I hate politics and i made an A in his class. I highly recommend taking him!!!
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: PLSCI183
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Take this class on a MWF schedule. Anything else, I wouldn't reccommend. His lectures are boring but his tests and quizzes are easy. Pay attention to detail, i.e: dates, names, numbers..
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: POL261
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Dr. Holcombe's class is fairly easy. Be sure to study for his reading quizzes since he likes to ask questions on some small details. Tests are not too bad, just go over class notes and his outline.
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: POL261
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Great teacher & knows what he is talking about. Lectures are very boring but if you write down everything he puts on the bored and know it all, then you will make A's on your major exams. For reading exams, know names, dates, & numbers. Don't take him during the summer b/c 2 hours is alot. Maybe MWF class. Make sure you buy the book...it is NEEDED
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: POL281
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
What a teacher! If you are looking for an easy A.. sign up for Holcombe... his tests come straight from his in class notes that he writes on the board. The quizzes come from the book, and are a bit hard. He is very easy-going and wants you to succeed... but I think he also wants to be President...
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: POLSCI337
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
For the quizzes he likes to use the Numbers and important names from required reading and for the test he likes to use the notes from lecture.
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: 261
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
easy class. The class does drag on but everyone always walks out by the end anyway. He does give extra credit for being in class but takes attendence at the begining of class. Class is easy and he is pretty funny. hearing him laugh makes the whole class laugh which is fun. good teacher.
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: POL261
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Dr. Holcome is structured and gives daily lectures. There are lecture tests and reading quizzes. He gives extra points for no or few absenses. His laugh is like Santa's, and he likes to describe himself as "sassy." The material is dull, but Holcome tries to keep the class alert. He's usually late and lets class out somewhat early. Good overall.
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: POL
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
you can hear this man laugh from a mile away. he goes on and on about stuff but his class isn't too hard. I'd take him again.
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: POL261
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
the most boring teacher on the face of the earth. by the time he was done lecturing about half the class was gone. BUT the tests are all about the notes and the quizzes are all about the chapters in the book that he assigns so it's not so bad.
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: POLYSCI
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Ok so the class wasn't the most exciting in the world, but Dr. Holcombe was very genial and knowledgeable and his tests were pretty fair. His quizzes about killed me, but then again I didn't attend class nearly enough to get more than the C I got. He is very helpful outside of class and is a good professor.
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: POL261
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Ha Ha Holecombe? The man knows his stuff. The only thing though is you have to actually study alot because he gives quiz's almost everyday. He's laughs like Santa Claus and gives quiz's as presents. I took him for an internship and he was easy. His class was average hard.
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: POLYSCI
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He is a really nice old man, but if you don't study like me then you won't do well like me if he says to study, then study otherwise you will do poorly,.........kinda like me.
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: POL261
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Dr. Holcombe has a great attitude and I never saw the man have a bad day. Even when he had all the heart tests being done. He takes role always, but it usually has a good bonus for your grade in the end.
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