Zach Irwin - Pennsylvania State University - Erie

Professor: Zach Irwin
Department: Political Science
College: Pennsylvania State University - Erie
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: POLSCI003
  • 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:
Do not take this course if you can help it. By far the worst professor I have ever had. Unclear, not extremely helpful, and confusing.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: POLI003
  • Grade Received: A+
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Not clear at all, you MUST read the textbook to do well at all. That being said he does his best to help if you have any trouble. Also, he was in Sarajevo in 1994 AND I DON'T KNOW WHY WHO IS THIS MAN AND WHAT HAS HE DONE
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: PLSC003
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.5
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Stay away from this class. It should not be an introductory course, and do not take this as a gen ed. Difficult course, confusing lectures, and only two exams, a paper, and a final exam determine your grade in the course.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: PLSC003
  • Grade Received: WD
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
DONT TAKE THIS COURES. so hard.. tests are short answer. if you try you get credit, but not enough. its a difficult course though if you do not know about politics.
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: PLSCI003
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Really hard to understand his points when he is lecturing. Generally tests only cover what you read in the book, NOT what he talks about in class. Super nice, and loves when people admit they don't know things so he can explain it. Tests are short answer and as long as your try your best and even if you get the question wrong you'll get credit.
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: PLSC020
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Confusing to understand sometimes, but very friendly and is willing to clear up anything that he might have said that you don't understand. Talks about using the book and has the class is basically read the book come to class, but if you download his notes online and take to class easy A.
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: PLSC003
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Hard to understand a lot of the time, but if you THINK and PAY ATTENTION, you learn SO much about the world around you. If you study out of the book and get down the main points, it's an easy A. Focuses on tests with short essays. Comprehensive class. He's a confusing dude, but funny and a great guy. Worth taking if you need to. Or do Cook / Speel.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: PLSC22
  • 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:
Dr. Irwin is one of the nicest professors at Behrend! His class is confusing if you expect to just go and absorb info. You are required to think a little bit. He always gives you the benefit of the doubt. Great man!
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: INST100
  • 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:
class was not the easiest thing, and that is comming from a person who could careless about political stuff and international developments, hes super nice and extremely understanding, and sometimes funny, I belive hes some kind of genius and will talk about anything, I liked him overall
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: MANY000
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He has trouble explaining things clearly. I have taken him 3 times, at first I thought he was crazy, but as I grew as a student, he began to make sense. If you know your history you will understand him much better. If you try hard and go to class he will recognize it and reward you. If you arent a poly sci major don't take him. Take Speel instead.
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: INST100
  • 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:
The most boring class that I have ever taken. Never could understand what he was talking about.
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: PLSC22
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
He is such a good person.. he is willing to help his students when they're struggling.. true, his classes are challenging but one can always end up with a high B or low A.. Keep it up Dr. Irwin!
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: POLISCI
  • 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:
Zach is one of my favorite instructors @ Behrend. He is a scholarly instructor and a good friend. I learned a lot from him and he is one of the few people that I still send a Christmas card to every year.
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: PLSC
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He?s crazy, and I didn?t understand half of what he was saying, but I learned a lot nonetheless.
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: PLSC017W
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
interesting class...don't take it if you don't like a challenge
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: PLSCI003
  • 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:
Irwin is fantastic. Lectures are finny and he is an all around great man.
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: POLSCI014
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I don't know if that course number is correct, but I can attest to Irwin's sincerity. He is a caring man and idealist. Is there anyone kinder than the idealist? He'll help you to understand what he wants if you listen closely.
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: INTST100PL424
  • 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:
What a brilliant and caring professor! Yes, lectures are unorganized but in the end everything makes sense. Very understanding person, and always willing to help his students. I wish Behrend had more professors like Dr. IRWIN
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: INTST100
  • 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:
Really nice guy. A fair grader who is willing to help. Class was a little disorganized though.
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: INTST100
  • 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:
kinda creepy, but also kinda cool
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