Phil Saenz - Southwestern College

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Phil Saenz - Southwestern College

Professor: Phil Saenz

Department: Political Science

College: Southwestern College

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: POLI102
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Professor Saenz is a tough instructor but as long as you do the work and study, you'll be fine. He does assign a LOT of reading (but gives a good amount of time to finish) so I would recommend taking this class if your other classes have light workloads.

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: POL101
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Professor Saenz is a very strict grader. His assignments are doable but his lectures are honestly boring. You can get an easy A, if you actually read the materials and do not miss any of the discussion boards. Make sure to do your best in his class or else you will fail.

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: PS102
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

This professor is one of the worst professors that I have ever taken. This professor is very very picky about what he wants for his work. If you ever miss one single detail then you lost lots of points. He really doesn't care if you pass his class or not. PLEASE AVOID THIS TEACHER AT ALL COST!

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: POLSCI102
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Professor was very informative and is very passionate about politics. As a Public Administration major I enjoyed his lectures and his assignments that help you understand government and politics better. If I could take his course again I would. There is also extra credit given.

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: POLI101
Grade Received: Not sure yet
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

The assignments are up at the beginning of the semester. However, he grades extremely hard. He would remove points if you did something wrong even though his instructions are unclear. Do all the extra credit! Do all the assignments & go to the lecture, this will help you on the tests! Do not miss any assignment, I believe you can get an A.

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: PS101
Grade Received: Not sure yet
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

grades heavy and will make sure that you and the whole class knows that people did horrible. He is very aggressive with his daily reminders. No matter how much I study or how much work I put into his assignments, I receive no better than a c.

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: POL101
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Great teacher! very caring when it comes to the subject. Had him during the Kavanaugh hearings, we had tons of in class discussion over the current political climate. You can tell he cares about the subject, his material was always great. Could say enough great things about the guy. Study, do the work and ace the test you'll do fine.

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: PS102
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I took Saenz for the online spring intercession. From the first day, he had all the assignments & tests listed, so there were never any surprises as far as due dates. He emailed us every day to remind us about chapters & assignments as well as news he thought was relevant. Do the work and you'll pass! He will also answer any questions you have.

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: POL012
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

The perfect class to take if you need for GE requirement. This class will teach about politics that we see nowadays, and the most challenging thing is the research essay (start doing ASAP). The professor is clear with the teaching, and he provides tools such as links & videos with the purpose of completing the course. If you want to learn, take it.

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: POL101
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

I found professor Saenz to lack empathy and any sense of care towards his students. Take him as last resort.

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: POL101
Grade Received: D+
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

We in the middle of a pandemic but I still got a D :((. I missed ONE assignment that cost my A grade to a D. I emailed him and there was nothing I could do... Completely my fault but I just thought it was unfair for one assignment to be worth so many points. He is an easy A if YOU DO ALL THE WORK.

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: POL1012
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

I'm not a big fan of political science but prof. Saenz's class was the best course I have attended during this semester. Like most professors that I have encountered during my two years at SWC, he showed the best qualities that any truly passionate teacher has - Being inspirational, charismatic, and knowledgeable. Definitely recommend!

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: PS101
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Professor is hilarious, really nice and he cares about his students. The tests and quizzes are easy because he gives you all the questions for you to answer, so you know what to expect. You do have to do some homework, essays and presentations. If you put attention, do your homework and study a little you will do great. Ask questions.

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: PS101102
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Ive taken two of Phils classes, and he is one of my absolute favorite teachers on campus. I always want to show up to his class. Hes funny, easygoing and extremely organized! Ive learned a ton from his class and hope everybody gets a chance to take him. Lots of group work and participation makes it really engaging.

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: PS102
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

It was my second time taking this course, it is easy to fall back since the material is quite easy. He gives 4 extra points in tests including the final. You can also drop an assignment and take the final for double. Gives a lot of extra points. No late work accepted. Tests are 100 questions long with a time limit of 1hr and 30 mins. Overall good.

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: PS101
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Professor Saenz is an excellent professor. He explains everything well and in depth. Class discussions are interesting and always helpful. He is a funny guy so the lectures are fun. He also teaches PS102 and I'd say the same about both courses. He is also great at responding to emails in a timely manner.

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: PS101
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

If you do the work and pay attention in class, it's an easy A. Would take his courses again!

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: PS102
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Saenz really knows what he is talking about, and grants him an applauding ovation for his informative teaching methods. I recommend going to lecture as well as watching his lectures that he provides via canvas. The exams are incredibly easy as long as you watch these videos and take notes. He also provides numerous attempts to achieve extra credit.

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: POLISCI102
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: No
Textbook Used: N/A
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

The test are really hard. You will print a lot of papers and read them. Sometimes the lecture and the readings make no sense

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: POL102
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

If you're looking to fulfill another transfer requirement, get an easy A, and boost your GPA, this is a great class for you. Although this was just a gen ed for me, I still left the class having learned things about politics, the politics of where I live, and the structure of government. So long as you complete & try on everything, you'll get an A.

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