Rick Kunkel - University of St. Thomas

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Rick Kunkel - University of St. Thomas

Professor: Rick Kunkel

Department: Business Law

College: University of St. Thomas

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: BLAW301
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Rick is by far the best prof Ive had at UST! His lectures are always intriguing and its easy to pay attention. You must go to class and participate, but if you do you will do great! He also posts video lectures which are so helpful. He is genuinely a nice guy and cares about all of his students. He knows his students well. Just pay attention!

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: BLAW301
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Rick must be catching on because he's not at all like the other comments said! I found him to be student-friendly if you talk to him - get on his best side! He isn't that hard but he is disorganized.

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: BLAW301
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Kunkel's class is the actual worst-- avoid him like the plague. Some professors are doing their best to make quarantine learning easier for students but not with Rick! His work-load in the class has increased and he's added another portion to his already long/very hard exams. He's tough, rude, and genuinely does not care about you in the slightest.

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: BLAW301
Grade Received: B-
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

At the beginning of the semester he tells you to work in teams and preaches it over and over again but yet if you work with your team on homework you have a chance of failing the entire course. He is so behind on what really matters in a college classroom and is the most contradicting person I've ever met. I'm beyond embarrassed for my University.

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: BLAW301
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I've taken classes where the professor is just not suited to the class format, and this is not the case with good ol' Rick. Hates all forms of tech (will stop class to call you out about glancing at your phone, can't use laptops for notes), 99% of class time is *very* dry lecture. Super hard exams. He admits class average is low C's, B's are rare.

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: BLAW301
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

If you have to take this class, take Kunkel! He is amazing. He is super funny and the best prof i have had at UST. I never used the book, goes over everything in lectures, which are actually entertaining, He has a good sense of humor (some dad jokes), but overall makes it a fun environment. I never used the book, just watch videos before test!!

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: BLAW301
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great professor for over 2/3 of the semester. Hard class- reading quizzes for each chapter; important chapters had analysis quizzes that were impossible. But if you paid attention, you learned a lot. Participation points are impossible to get. Found out his quizzes were on quizlet and flipped at our class. Lost some respect, but learned so much.

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: BLAW301
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He just found out quizlet was a thing and is pissed. Now he's trying to get permission to give almost all of his students F's (I'm not joking) and having every single one of his students be investigated by the Dean and several other departments. If the students are found to have used quizlet they will fail and lose all of their scholarships.

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: BLAW301
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

By far the worst professor experience ive had at UST. Tests and quizes are near impossible. Doesnt give anyone 100% participation even if you participate very often. Found that his online quiz questions were online and screamed at the whole class for a whole class period. Would not recommend this professor to ANYONE... Highly disappointed.

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: BLAW301
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Business Law can be really dry, but Rick does his best to keep you engaged. Attending class is important, and make sure you take good notes. Not an easy class and he is very open about that fact-makes you work for it.

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: BLAW301
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Attendance is mandatory, but if you go to class he keeps you interested with high energy and constant jokes. Great professor!

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: BLAW301
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Rick is wildly intelligent. Because of his past job experience, he is super resourceful and knowledgeable. But, his class isn't easy. The material he teaches is dry but he does a good job of making it interesting and fun. If you have to take BLAW, take it with Kunkel. He will make it worth your while.

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: BLAW301
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Rick is a funny guy, his tests are pretty difficult but if you put in the work to understand the material thoroughly, you will do well. He is pretty strict on attendance and loves talking about BLAW. He makes class enjoyable because he is funny, but I wouldn't take him as a 301 prof.

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: BLAW401
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Professor Kunkel likely has good intentions but often rambles during class. This capstone is insanely difficult & will take more time outside your life than 2-3 classes combined. He is accessible but very blunt & not very sensitive. If you are a BLAW major I suggest not taking a full load when you take this class and prepare for battle. Good Luck.

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: BLAW301
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Rick is a great professor but definitely makes you work for your grade. Participation is crucial to passing his class. His lectures are very helpful so pay attention!

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: BLAW301
Grade Received: B-
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Definitely a tough class, but Rick sure knows how to keep a classroom engaged! Long lectures full of content, but he makes them fun. It's very challenging material, however I came out of the class feeling like I really learned a lot! Study hard and participate, and you're good!

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: BLAW301
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Rick is a great professor and does a great job keeping the class engaged and involved in learning the material. He is hilarious and isn't shy about cracking sarcastic jokes in class, but that doesn't mean that time is wasted. Every minute in his class counts and is worth it.

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: BLAW301
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

A little hard but nothing out of the usual. Interesting lectures. Always had me laughing

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: BLAW301
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Not easy. but one of my favorite profs ever

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: BLAW301
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Not the easiest class but a with a little hard work you can do really well

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