Bruce Costa - Hawkeye Community College

Professor: Bruce Costa
Department: History
College: Hawkeye Community College
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: WESTCIV2
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Bruce was very passionate abojt what he was teaching so if you love history then you might actually like him as a teacher. He was always pretty nice but attendance is mandatory and graded. I had to read 3 books and write papers on each and theres a huge research paper. The two finals were easy. Just lots of reading, lectures, and papers.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: HIS151
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Really boring honestly. Makes you do multiple long research papers. I HAD TO READ A TOTAL OF 7 BOOKS for this class not including the text. He sometimes gets information mixed up and doesn't know how to correctly site. You can't use MLA format on papers. Class is full of lectures. Maybe if you live history you'll like it, but not me
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: HIS142
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Had him for History from 1877. Easy in class notes which he prints off for you for the whole semester, however, tough assignments. Two book critiques and a research paper as well as a group project. As long as you work on them ahead of time, you'll be fine. Tests are easy essays he gives you a week in advance to prepare and practice for
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: WESTCIV2
  • Grade Received: A+
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Just show up to class and take notes on the study guide he gives you. When the test comes up just study main points. He is a great teacher.. is very passionate about what he teaches, and his lectures are always interesting and easy to follow. I am very glad to have taken his class and would love to take another class of his.
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: WESTCIV2
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Loved this class! Never thought I would get an A! There is only 1 paper. Just show up to class and take notes on the study guide he gives you. When the test comes up just study main points and you will easily get an A. Multiple choice tests, never used the book once. All the novels you "have to read" he explains in class. AWESOME TEACHER!
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: HIST101
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I really enjoyed his class! He is a wonderful speaker and really makes history easy and fun to understand. Just show up to class, take notes and review before the test and you'll be fine! He's a huge Springsteen fan, so you get to watch some concerts on Fridays :) Great teacher!
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: HIS142
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
easy and i took him twice
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: HIST117
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
H has the ability to express history, with relevant detail in a very interesting and expressive way
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: WESTHIST
  • 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:
he is a great teacher..is very passionate about what he teaches, and his lectures are always interesting and easy to follow...an easy A if you pay attention and go to class
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: WESTCIV2
  • 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:
knows his stuff, talks fast so you have to write fast. gives you all the info on the test a week early. expects alot, but gives you alot
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: WESTERNCIVII
  • 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:
He is a really good teacher- class went by very quickly as he is a really good teacher. His tests seem intimidating at first but if you study your sure to get a good grade. I would recomend him to anyone- a little difficult but he teaches so you don't dread going to class. He seems to really care about what he does and his students.
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: WESTERNCIV
  • 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:
VERY SMART MAN, seems to really know what he is talking about. As long as you study the material it's not to bad because he's good at giving it to ya clear. Seems to care about his students.
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: WESTCIV2
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
I am currently in a West Civ 2 class of his and it is all essays. We have only taken one test so far but no one recieved better than a B
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: WESTERNCIV
  • 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:
I'm currently in his class and I'm having a great time, he is very informative and clear when he talks. I have been having a lot of fun in class so far! He told me he teaches Western Civ II, I plan on taking it next semister.
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: WESTCIV
  • 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:
loves what he does, very helpful and clear
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: WESTCIV2
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
He seems to really care about what he's teaching and really knows the subject matter. Also if you correct him he admits his mistake and incorporates the correction. He also is a tremendous help in preparing for exams. He is always willing to help.
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: WESTCIVI
  • 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:
Loves what he does, great lecturer, good jokes!
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: WCIV12
  • 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:
He was very interesting to listen too, and helps you learn how to write college papers. He also helps you prepare for the tests.
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: WESTCIVI
  • 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: Mandatory
Comment:
No Comments
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: HISTORY
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
bright, demanding, likable. you will learn to think and write w/ precisioncision
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