Richard Gibson - American University

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Richard Gibson - American University

Professor: Richard Gibson

Department: Information Science

College: American University

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: ITEC477
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This was a one weekend certification course and he's more of a moderator than a professor for it. I don't think it's fair to rate him badly on the fact that all of the class is done through an online portal. He answers questions when you have them but, he's super hands off which is just how the cert is.

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: ITEC477
Grade Received: Audit/No Grade
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Rick Gibson, is a horrible professor, he teaches only ITEC-477 the Microsoft certification classes on the weekends. He hates it and you will know he hates it. He is rude and condescending and hates when you ask questions, it will make you scared to ask for help. He scares you for the certification but it low key isn't that bad doable in 1 day!

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: ITEC477
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

This guy is probably the worst professor at American University. He is extremely condescending and made it very uncomfortable to ask questions on anything as if it were a punishment to be confused on something. Passing the exam is not too hard but will take a few hours to memorize some of the material. He should not be teaching period though.

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: ITEC477
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Sadly he is the only option for all Microsoft certification classes in Kogod. Lets just say I'm glad this was a self-taught, 2 day class. Any more time/interaction with this professor would have really been a problem. He is exceedingly rude, unhelpful and impatient. Very discouraging and makes students very nervous going into the certification exam

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: ITEC610
Grade Received: Not sure yet
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Not helpful, very rude and condescending, I totally agree with the three comments below me, he doesn't know what he's talking about. Doesn't spend the time teaching, doesn't care if you come to class. Probably the rudest person I've ever met. He's ruining my MBA experience at Kogod, I never want him as a professor ever again. Shouldn't teach.

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: ITEC200
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

He's probably the rudest and most condescending professor I have ever seen. He will never answer your questions.

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: ITEC355
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Tells students to figure it out if they ask for help. Incredibly rude and condescending. The whole course is self-taught and the material is very difficult to understand (especially with ZERO help from Gibson). DO NOT TAKE HIM.

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: ITEC355
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Wow. Hands down the worst Professor in Kogod, and quite possibly all of AU. I took the ITEC355 online summer class, and he wouldn't help for anything. I had a few questions, and I sent him a few emails to which he actually told me to not email him again. I am filing a proper complaint against him to the school. Where did my tuition dollars go?

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: ITEC355
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I made the horrible mistake of taking Richard Gibson's summer course. Basically, this is how it works: you will read and learn the material all on your own. Need help? Something wasn't clear? Forget it. He is useless. If you e-mail him, he'll tell you to write on the discussion board, which he barely participates. DON'T TAKE HIM.

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: ITEC610
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:

no comment

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: ITEC618
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:

Gibson was a fantastic professor. While the subject matter wasn't terribly interesting, he applied the concepts to real world scenarios and was able to keep the class light and funny all at the same time.

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: ITEC610
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:

Funny guy, and a good teacher. He gives practical examples and is very helpful for what you need to know to pass the class.

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: ITEC355
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Horrible professor!!! dont take him if you want to learn somethink... easy A

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: ITEC200
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.5
Course Difficulty: 2.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

This is an easy class, but Gibson is unyielding on attendence, labs, and HW (even if you have a *legit* reason).He's a jerk on grading, but it's an easy class no matter who you take it with.

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: ITEC614
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Had for ITEC 614/615 (becomes ITEC 610 in Fall). He is extremely fair, helpful, and flexible. Always available for office hours. He divides the class time in half, first half lecturing, and second half going over problems. You can leave after the first half if you don't want to do problems. I'd ignore the whiny undergrad who posted below me.

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: ITEC200
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

The Worst professor at this university. Doesn't care about the students and hates what he teaches. Ruined my experience in Kogod

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: ITEC470
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I don't understand why Gibson's rating is so low on this website. He is one of the fairest and flexible professors I have ever had. Lectures can be boring, but aren't most anyways--especially give him credit because he is lecturing about databases. Take him, put in the effort, and your DARS report will be fairly compensated.

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: ITEC470
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

If you have the opportunity to take Gibson at all, please don't miss it. Excellent professor, relaxed, and understands what qualifies as important material. Papers and assignments are open-ended, and his grading is relatively easy. He's a genuine nice guy, very accessible, and too fair. He encourages all different types of learning.

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: ITEC200
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.5
Course Difficulty: 1.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

The class was the worst class I've had to take for Kogod. Professor Gibson, though, understands no one wants to be there. I had a block where we'd stay for a half hour lecture and then went to lab. He tries to make it interesting for the average student.

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: ITEC200
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:

This is the worst class a Kogod student must take, but Prof. Gibson did not design it and he understands that much of the course material is pointless. He is very flexible and willing to help students get a high grade in the course. He also values student feedback on the course more than most profs. If you have to take the course, Gibson is not bad

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