O. Kimball Armayor - University of Alabama

Professor: O. Kimball Armayor
Department: History
College: University of Alabama
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: HIS301
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
I had his Ancient Near East, Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome courses at Florida. Great professor. Hard as HELL.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: GREEKHISTORY
  • Grade Received: F
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
This professor used his power of being a professor to the fullest extent. He knew he could pass or fail, and with the form of texts about 400+ questions) in which the copies were faulty at best and at worse unreadable, like blurred. . .It was best not to mention it to him!!
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: EARLYCHURCH
  • Grade Received: D
  • Overall Rating: 1.5
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
I had Dr. Armayor back in the mid 1990's. I was in his first Early Church History Class. I thought he was just teaching the class badly because it was his first time. Then I heard that was how he taught ALL his classes. From what I've read here, it seems he will never change. However, on a more personal note, he is very intelligent and a nice guy.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: HIS235
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
he is hard and demanding. as a Pagan, I took this class to learn about the early Christian Church. he is kinda mean, but is cool to those that apply themselves and don't ask stupid questions. one text. do your reading and attend class and it's pretty easy
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: CL385
  • 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 class. Horrible teacher. He didn't give the first until after the drop date and we only had 2 tests and no projects or extra credit. I highly do not recommend this teacher unless you want to learn every boring detail of Ancient Greece.
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: GREEKHIST
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Ha! He is one of the hardest teachers you'll ever get, but he's quite knowledgeable and enthusiastic. I made a bad grade because I laughed at his antics rather than took notes - big mistake! Took the class around 1981, and it doesn't sound like he's changed. Take Ancient Greek with him for extra torture.
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: CL384
  • 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:
Dr. Armayor is very knowledgeable, but very hard to follow. As long as you do the readings, you'll be fine, but I was let down by the class in general.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: CL384
  • 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:
VERY hard prof who doesn't give free rides to anyone for any reason. Everything is about respect with him. Kinda quirky (no gum/hats/etc.) but I like him. He knows EVERYTHING about his subject (Harvard U.G., Oxford PhD.). Take notes on everything he says and study them intimately (10+ hrs.), and you'll get an A. It's a lot of work, but worth it.
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: CL384
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Like the other guy said, veteran old school teacher who knows his stuff. But he doesn't care about his students or their problems and will bite your head off if you ask a question he considers ignorant. Covers a ridiculous amount of material. Getting an A is possible but would require way more time than it should for a 3 hour class.
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: HIST301
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
An old veteran professor who knows everything to know about his subject. His only down sides are his indifference to student problems and his tendency of a harsh responce to ignorant questions
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: CL386
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
His classes are extremely hard and cover outrageous amounts of material. With that said, it is still possible to obtain an A. GO TO CLASS. But at the end of the day, no amount of pretentious education makes his attitude toward people more acceptable. He is miserable and still thinks its 1950. Not a good person.
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: CL385
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
A lot of info to cover in short time. You need to be in class or you'll miss things. There's only two tests - midterm and final. They only have 103 and 195 words, as in define whatever it is. Extra credit for dates. I don't know if he's really helpful or not, he's a bit intimidating but he's very knowledgeable and enthusiastic.
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: CL385
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the material, but also condescending in the way he lectured. Don't ask him to spell any names or anything because he will tell you to look it up (how are you supposed to look it up if you don't know how to spell it?). He tests were difficult. They looked like he hasn't changed them in 20 years.
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: CL001
  • 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:
Very hard, old fashioned teacher; one will do well in his courses if one stays on top of ones studies. Don't expect any sympathy for failing to meet his requirements: he spells them out and allows you the opportunity to do well or not.
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: HY386
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Armayor is a horrible person. My mom passed away suddenly during the semester and he made me turn in her death certificate as proof. There are two grades and you basically have to know every detail of everything discussed and in the book to get an A. He is rude, boring, but he is intelligent. His intelligence doesn't make up for how mean he is.
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: CL836
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.5
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He really knows his "stuff" but the class is very demanding. Theres only 2 grades in the class (midterm and final) and the test are kinda hard even with the huge curve he gives. Dont take this class if you cant show up for every class.
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: CL384
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Wow...very demanding class. You need to be there or you will be lost. The teacher is brilliant, maybe too brilliant. He really knows his stuff and demands that you do too. Very scary guy at first, but if you talk to him outside of class you see that he is pretty cool. Still, very, very, very difficult class.
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: CL386
  • 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:
I'm not suprised that Dr. Armayor has recieved such low scores on this sight. He is not a professor for the average weak minded, lazy college student. Dr. Armayor is one of the best teachers I've ever taken. Brilliant man and extremely well educated.
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: EGYPTHY
  • 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:
He's very demanding, but as long as you go to class, take notes, and study a bit before the exams pulling an A is no problem.
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: CL386
  • 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: N/A
Comment:
This man was one of the worst professors I've ever had. Not only does he teach straight from the book, but he acts like anyone who asks him a question is the dumbest person in the world. I have had 400 level classes that were easier then this one simply because the professor took the time to actually make the material understandable.
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