Bill Dean - Texas Tech University

Professor: Bill Dean
Department: Journalism
College: Texas Tech University
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: MCOM1300
  • Grade Received: A+
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
This man is an ICON. I took two classes my freshman year and loved them. his lectures are hilarious and always tells you a story before class. How ever if you miss class he will not send out notes so make a friend in that class if you miss often. Tests are ehhh most things are on quizlet.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: PR2310
  • Grade Received: C
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Bill Dean is a nice man but not a good professor test are very heavy gives you an hour to do 96 questions sometime even 100. The review is basically useless probably helps with 20 questions out of 100 so not really much. Talks a lot in lecture about things that aren't even on the test. This class and professor are all over the place don't take him!
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: MCOM1300
  • Grade Received: B+
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
An icon at Tech and an easy class. Attendance is mandatory but especially with covid this year you don't even have to take notes just study the review (which he gives you the answers for) and you're good. If you actually make an effort it's an easy A but you can not try at all and get a B easy.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: MCOM1300
  • Grade Received: A+
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Bill Dean is the goat for real. If you want a good class and a good time, he's the man. I had him in the mornings, and it was worth getting up for.
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: MCOM1300
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
This class was not difficult, but you do need to learn how to type fast because he goes way too fast and does not go back. His slides have barely any information on it, so when he talks it is hard to understand what to write down. His exams are hard because not everything on there was covered, and he does not give enough time. I wouldn't recommend
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: MCOM1300
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Dr. Dean is the best!! Had him for two classes in my freshman year. He really cares about his students. He's a legend around campus and everyone knows him. He really inspired me to continue in PR. He always starts class off with a joke or funny story. Attendance is very important if he sees you're trying he will help out with your final grade.
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: MCOM1300
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
No assignments other than tests. Lectures in class, and hes big on attendance. But the tests are the only thing thats graded and theyre not proctored. Probably the easiest class ive ever taken.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: MCOM1300
  • Grade Received: B+
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Prof. Dean knows the subjects that he teaches better than anyone else and also stays updated to current events too. Because of his old age he's experienced a lot of what we haven't been able to which means we get a firsthand perspective of what media was like back when it was slowly rising. He calls on you without notice and will also call you out
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: PR2310
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Many refer to him as a legend. He is well respected around the college. He assigns certain questions then asks ones he didnt assign but if you dont have the answer you get a ZERO, answer them all. Your grade is 100% dependent on attendance and the 4 exams. Exams are not cumulative, but VERY HARD mostly T/F worded tricky.
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: MCOM1300
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Dr. Dean is actually a professor that knows the subject in and out and stays up to date on it. He makes jokes, asks questions, and is organized. He is a nice and approachable guy. His lectures are instructional, and he keeps them interesting by telling a short story or joke. You go to class, take notes, and you pass. Seriously don't skip class.
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: MCOM1300
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Dr. Dean is simply a GEM. He is so funny and adds his humor to all of his lectures. There are a few tests that are mainly true false so they are a little confusing. He does a ton of extra credit which is extremely helpful. He is easy to find outside of class and always willing to help.
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: MCOM1300
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
make sure you pay attention and take notes in this class, almost all the exam reviews are on quizlet which is nice to study. his lectures are very heavy but Bill Dean is such a great man and he is very knowledgeable about what he teaches. hell have a very thorough review session before all exams so make sure to go to those because they help a LOT
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: PR2310
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Bill Dean is a legend. I was in PR2310 and MCOM1300 and enjoyed his classes. The classes are lecture heavy so be sure to show up to take notes. Occasionally there's guest speakers and class videos and those WILL BE ON THE EXAMS. So go to class! Go see him a week before your exam and he'll give you hints. If he likes you he'll round up at semester!!
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: MCOM1300
  • Grade Received: A+
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Bill Dean is a great professor, made an uninteresting topic, interesting enough for me to want to show up to class. Show up, skim notes and powerpoints before a test and you'll be great.
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: JOUR3350
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Lots of work.
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: MCOM1300
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Dr. Dean is legendary! This class is a great intro into media and communications. He has been around for awhile and gives great insight. It is a large class but you are able to participate. The class is easy if you show up and take notes. Test are easy and require you to skim through notes or power points.
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: PR2310
  • Grade Received: B+
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
a great iconic man, quizlet got me through it, HEAVY true false- almost half of questions are true false usually on the tests
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: PR2310
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Love Bill Dean. Great guy
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: PR2310
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
This class is pretty time-consuming. Not necessarily hard, but you have to study and answer questions before each class. Attendance is absolutely mandatory because if he calls on you and you're absent it will hurt your grade. Stay caught up on readings and study for the tests in advance to do well. An A is definitely possible!
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: PR2310
  • Grade Received: B+
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Bill Dean is great. He has been at Tech for so long and has a lot of interesting stories to tell. I recommend that everyone at Tech should take him. His class isn't the best but it's just an Intro class (so you can't expect much). The tests are a bit confusing just because most of it is True/False. Just go to class and listen, and you'll pass.
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