Rene Atkinson - Frostburg State University

Professor: Rene Atkinson
Department: History
College: Frostburg State University
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: HIST100
  • Grade Received: C
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
I took so many notes in this class and still didn't pass the tests. I enjoyed his lectures but the test questions weren't what he lectured. I actually became interested in history through his lectures but the tests made me hate the class. Easy homework assignments to help buffer the test grades.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: HIST100
  • 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:
Do not take his class if you are looking for an easy A. There are only 4 tests which are worth 80% of your total grade. So if you mess up on one you are screwed. The test questions are based on what he believes to be significant.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: HIST100
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
pretty easy professor! provides you with a study guide packet for the whole semester! DON'T BUY THE BOOK!
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: HIST100
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Great professor who really knows his stuff.
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: HIST100
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
This Professor is amazing. Read everything he gives you and study the study guides for the test and you will get an A! Loved this professor. Take him!
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: HIST100
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
HORRIBLE PROFESSOR! Freshman and Sophmores I beg you to take Mihela Wood for History 100!!!!! Atkinson was boring, none of his tests, quizzes, or assignments were related to his lectures or notes. He tests you on historical dates and insignificant people. TAKE MIHELA WOOD, SHE IS THE EXACT OPPOSITE OF THIS MAN. Please spare yourself the nightmare.
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: HIST100
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
By far the best history teacher I have ever had. He knows what he's talking about and knows how to teach it. He puts new perspective on history.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: HIST100
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
This man is by far my favorite teacher here. He knows everything about history. He likes to say a few different curse words, so be prepared. He gives you his lecture notes. If you study those and take your own, you are golden. He keeps you entertained. DO NOT BUY THE TEXTBOOK! you never use it.
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: HIST100
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He's an awesome teacher but you have to try to get a good grade. I could've gotten an A easily but I didn't try and I got a C. Almost a B...... He's a great teacher. Knows everything about history
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: HIST100
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Boring. This guy is absolutely hard, talks about his own propaganda history. Dont buy the book, because you will never use it. I got a D. And I got Straight A's in every other class.
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: HIST100
  • 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:
Teaches really well and he gives out a study guide for everything thats on the exams. super easy!
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: HIST100
  • 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:
Highly recommend for History 100. Class can be dull, but if you pay attention you will learn a lot. Layout of class is very simple, he gives you a packet of lecture highlights which makes it easy to study. My outlook on the world has changed since taking Atkinson
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: HIST100
  • 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:
Great teacher, very easy to understand and can relate to students.
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: HIST100
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He is a very good teacher, however his class is kind of hard. There is a total of 500 points. 400 being from test, and 100 being from news reports you have to write. So if you aren't a good test taker then the class is hard to pass. But he always gives study guides and lecture highlights which are useful. He is a nice guy and cares.
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: HIST100
  • 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:
Excellent teacher! He's a witty old man who tries to make his lectures as interesting as possible... very personable guy... 4 main test usually incorporating several chapters in addition to a one page current event reports every 3 weeks or so... good class to take if you're needing a GEP requirement class in history
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: HIST100
  • 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:
Awesome, intelligent man! He seems intimidating, but is quite hilarious. His class is super easy, four tests and four current event papers which are only two paragraphs long. His lectures really teach you a lot! I strongly recommend his class to everybody! Its easy and interesting
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: HIST100
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY....CALLS ROLE RANDOM...TALKS ALL CLASS...YOU WILL FALL ASLEEP...BUT THIS CLASS IS EASY 3-4 TEST 3-4 NEWS REPORTS
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: HIST100
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
BEST HISTORY TEACHER!!! I hate history(or did) but loved this class! So if your not a History buff take this class! He is the best!!! It is like story time every class. Great guy!
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: HIST100
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Really nice guy...really funny. He does give you this big ass packet but it's really helpful with the tests it has review questions for every class disscussions. There were only 5 tests and no quizzes. But come to class cuz he does take random roll.
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: HIST100
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Not a bad teacher. Knows the info gives the packet of info and is willing to stay late to clarify. Very well knowledged.
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