Richard Powers - College of Staten Island (CUNY - Staten Island)

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Richard Powers - College of Staten Island (CUNY - Staten Island)

Professor: Richard Powers

Department: History

College: College of Staten Island (CUNY - Staten Island)

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: HON122
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

It was a traditional lecture class.

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: CORE100
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Powers is one of the best Professors I have ever had. He never took life too seriously. Core 100, a boring course was lively with Professor Powers. He was simply the best but my class was his last as retirement kicks in.

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: COR100
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor made taking CORE enjoyable. We tested out a new online textbook for this semester of CORE and he was very lenient with the homework since it was something new. He makes going to this class a breeze. Would definitely recommend, just do the homework, hand in the papers, and you're good.

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: HST231
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

One of the best history classes and professors Ive taken, if you get the chance to take this class with him definitely do so! He's a light grader and will definitely help you out when you need it.

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: COR100
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

For the most part pretty decent. Wasn't spectacular he at least tries to make the class fun. Doesn't give much work and he tells you what you need for his tests. Pretty fair.

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: CORE100
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 powers is an amazing teacher. He knows what he is talking about and tries to make the class fun. He gives a decent amount of work, but he is not a strict grader.

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: COR100
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

absolute mans man he is pure savage i highly recommend powers as a professor because he is the manliest of men

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: COR100
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He's very easygoing and nice! Just show up and pretend you're alive in his lecture. He does give quite a lot of hw but they're from the readings in the textbook, so it's quite easy. And pay close attention to what he says in the lectures, he doesn't write notes or have any power points.

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: 335
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

This was an American Philosophy class, which was very interesting and full of discussions. the professor made the material very clear, and the readings were not long, but a bunch of dead guys from back in the day will make those 4-8 pages feel like a book. once you get the material, the class is a breeze. Midterm, Final and 2 research papers. easy!

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: CORE6412
Grade Received: N/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:

He knows his history very well and uses the textbooks a lot. He forgets too easily about certain things. He sometimes goes all over the place when organizing what to do next.

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: HST231
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:

This man makes class so fun. Reacting to the past is a class to debate historical events. You're arguments could alter history. Fun and its fulfills different requirements; that plus powers, thats an automatic A

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: COR100
Grade Received: N/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:

He is a nice guy and very approachable. His tests were not that esay. It consisted of long answer and map type questions. He used the book often. A lot of homework. You have to do 3 essays. Attendance is a must, he calls it out at the end. He was the previous chairperson for CORE so you can imagine he was not that lenient. I wouldnt take him again.

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: COR100
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.5
Course Difficulty: 2.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

SO BORING. Mostly you have to teach yourself with homework and reading the book because the actual class time is useless. Also, not multiple choice exams.

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: HST335
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:

Point blank - Powers is the man. If I could take more classes with him I would. Knows his material and displays it well. Great guy, hilerious, and actually makes you learn something for once in your college career here at CSI. TAKE HIM!!!! 100%

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: COR100
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:

Professor Powers is the really good person

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: HST286
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:

This man is the best teacher ive had.Hes simply the best. he makes u do assisgnments on blackboard where you can easily copy other peoples ideas and cheat lol..hes the best people the best! lol

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: CORE
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:

THE GREATEST TEACHER EVER!!!!!!!!! Such an easy going professor. He plays these really good games in class and thats the majority of the work and all you do is scream and throw things at people. A very easy graded.

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: 100
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:

Powers is such an awesome teacher..he doesnt make the class boring

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: CORE100
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: N/A
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I have always hated history- this is the first history class that I like. Powers is very fair and will help you if you need it. His work isn't hard and you have many chances to bring up your grade. He makes history just about as interesting as it can get.

Rating # 20

Overview:

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

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: N/A
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I dug his style he made the class pretty interesting and I hate history

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