Michael Ott - Grand Valley State University

Professor: Michael Ott
Department: Sociology
College: Grand Valley State University
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: 205
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Best prof ever super wise, kind and helpful. He truly wants a better world for his students and all people. Tests are mildly hard because you need to think critically. He inspires me to become a better person, best prof ever. TAKE HIS CLASS!!!
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: SOC205
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Class has no extra crrdit or any ability to make up if you have a bad test. The tests are hard, the papers are easy (you write about 5 2pg papers on readings), he dosent give good notes just talks writes little on board. The test reviews are poor but he is fun to listen to. He has great passion.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: SOC357
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
This professor seriously changed my life. I have never had a class at Grand Valley like this one - it will make you think about why society is the way it is, and how it can be changed for the better. I learned so much in this class and I would take it with Ott 100 times over. Seriously. You have to have this professor. (And go to his office hours!)
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: SOC205
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
This guy is awesome. He oozes world experience. His lectures are super interesting, you are never looking at a power point.I learned so much from this class. I can tell that he really respects his students, and doesn't look down upon them. He used to be a pastor and he graduated from Princeton.
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: SOC205
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
One of the wisest people i have ever known. very personal professor and has the best old time lectures ever. I never had to take notes his lectures were so salient. if taking 215 though careful on the papers. he is VERY particular but they're are only 15% of your grade. i always felt like i left his class having really learned a lot.
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: SOC205
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He is super interesting if you actually listen to him but his tests are super hard. Make sure you are there the day before the test for his reviews. I was actually entertained by the class.
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: SOC401
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Any person who tells you not to take Ott because he is a "Communist" might want to get to the roots of communism and develop a clearer understanding of the communist system. All Ott wants is a better society, and that isn't going to happen if we all sit on our asses and talk about rainbows and butterflies. Take Ott and learn how to be better.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: SOC357
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
This class srsly killed me..... Class is base on 3 papers. I had it MWF, so he gave us the prompt for the essay on Friday and we only get the weekend to write it. The essay has multiple parts, so is like 4 mini essays, they are usually end up to be around 8-10 pages. It was just very tough.....good luck if you have him. Lol
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: SOC280
  • 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:
Prof. Ott is very passionate about social problems, although you will find the topic depressing. The course is very enlightening and I would recommend it to anyone- especially with Prof. Ott. Very friendly, knowledgable, and approachable. Also, there was very little HW, easy exams, and random attendance, usually once per week.
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: SOC280
  • 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:
He's a smart guy and means well, but I think he looks at things one-dimensionally too much. If you hate the government he's the man for you. Tests aren't too bad and class can be interesting sometimes.
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: SOC280
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Good professor! Sets you up for success. Easy to get an A if you do all your work. Reviews for the exams are basically all you need to know to do well. Would definitely take this prof again. Both textbooks are used.
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: SOC357
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Used to be a pastor so he definitely likes to talk...and ramble, but it was a very interesting class. Grade is based on 3 exams (which are actually take-home papers) and attendance. If you want a good grade the papers should be around 8 pages each.
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: SOC280
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Professor Ott without a doubt has taught my favorite class I have ever taken. Soc 280 with him was incredibly interesting, and he teaches it with such interest. This has been probably the only class I have taken in college where I looked forward to his class. His tests were not bad, I always didnt do as good as I expected (expected to ace it).
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: SOC280
  • 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:
Good prof that has interesting lectures most of the time. Occasionally he can get a bit long winded and hard to follow but always has a good review of what he wants you to know for the exams. Helpful and legitimately interested in his students.
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: SOC357
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
One of the best. He's passionate, experienced, helpful, informative, all of it. In fact, all the readings were online, so you didn't even have to buy a text! Goes way above and beyond and is very, very well informed on the topic. Take the class just for the professor.
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: SOC280
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He is a very intelligent person and a great professor. I love going to class. You will learn a lot if you pay attention.
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: SOC280
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He is an amazing prof!!!! He is really funny and very smart. He really knows what he is talking about and I actually get EXCITED to go to this class. Grade is based on 3 exams and attendance. Exams aren't too hard if you read the book. I highly recommend this class!!!
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: SOC357
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Great teacher, tough material but he explains it well. Very personable.
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: SOC280
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
You have 3 50 question multiple choice exams, and attendance to make your grade. Lectures were boring and irrelevant to test material. Book was not required for class, but the test questions were all based on the book. Exams are on Mondays, and he tells you all of the questions on Friday.
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: SOC280
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Prof Ott is very knowledgeable about sociology however, your grade is only based on 3 tests and attendance. The lectures are long, and irrelevant to the topics on the tests. He somewhat preaches his views instead of teaching different types of views. I would not recommend this class if you aren't a good test taker.
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