Richard Bowler - Salisbury University

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Richard Bowler - Salisbury University

Professor: Richard Bowler

Department: History

College: Salisbury University

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: HIST224
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Bowler is one of my favorite professors I've had at Salisbury University. Very engaging professor. Would absolutely take him again.

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: HIST102
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Mr. Bowler is one of the best professors I've had so far at Salisbury. He really cares about his student's success in and out of the class and he is very enthusiastic about what he teaches. He is a tough grader but if you show up to class and take good notes you will pass the class.

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: HIST224
Grade Received: C+
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

His lectures can be legnthy, but for someone who isn't a fan of history, he knows how to keep them interesting. He is a tough grader on papers, and doesn't always provide much feedback. He splits the long class in half with lecture and a movie. The movies are very hit or miss with interesting topics but will help you in the long run.

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: HIST224
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The best class I've taken at SU so far.

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: HIST102
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Very few grades. Lots of reading. Long and boring lectures. Attendance isnt mandatory and he does not have homework but quizzes and test at the end of the semester and mid term. Some lectures are interesting but not all the time. Just boring majority of the time

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: HIST102
Grade Received: B-
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

By far the smartest history professor I have had. Ive always hated history courses but he made me really interested in what we were learning. Theres a lot of reading and the quizzes and exams are ALL writing, no multiple choice. PPTs don't have any words and aren't posted online so you have to actively listen to get any use out of the lectures.

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: HIST224
Grade Received: C+
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He is a nice guy, very passionate and willing to meet with his students, however he is hard. I'm an honors college student and the best I would get in his class on all graded materials was a 79.5, which he wouldn't round up, only four grades. The class is very interesting, the first 1 1/2- 2 hours is lecture and then short break, then a video.

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: HIST103
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is very smart and you can tell he really likes what he is teaching. He is very enthusiastic about the topics. His class is all lectures but he makes them very interesting.

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: HIST101
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Bowler is literally the smartest history professor I've ever had. He outlines his lectures at the beginning of class and follows them basically word by word. His lectures are pretty boring and he talks the whole class, but he is very intelligent and you can tell he is very passionate about what he teaches. He also never took attendance for my class

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: HIST102
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Lectures are extremely boring and painful to sit through sometimes. His grading is there are two quizzes worth 5% each, a paper worth 20% and a midterm and final worth 35% each. All exams are purely essays, no multiple choice. If you show up and take decent notes you'll be fine.

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: HISTORY324
Grade Received: C+
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is a nice guy and seems to be beyond knowledgable about the topic. But he is a very tough grader. Especially on essays on the books I am a senior and I got my first C on an essay in this class. His classes are pretty interesting usually lectures and a couple videos here and there.

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: HIST323
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

One of the smartest professors you will ever come across. A tough grader, but he gives good feedback so you can improve. If you are a history major you should absolutely take him because you will learn so much, but I would recommend him even if you aren't a history major. People complain because you have to work for your grade but it's a great clas

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: HISTORY324
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Overall an interesting class. The class is lecture everyday with a few papers and two tests. Dr. Bowler expects a lot on the tests but I always enjoyed his lectures.

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: HIST103
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

i had him for history 103, great teacher, enthusiastic about his subject and loves it when people ask questions or answers his. im not a big history guy but he really made the topic interesting!! i would take him again if i could! four essays and attendence are your only grades, but hes not a hard grader, class was fun and he made it easy enough.

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: 102
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Bowler is great. He loves history and you will clearly see that when he lectures. I would definitely take him again. You will have two reading quizzes and a mid-term and a final. His class is great and he does not give any homework other than readings, but you can still pass without reading everything. Definitely take him, you will not regret it!

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: HIST103
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He makes lectures not boring, however the tests are VERY hard considering it's all essays. The 2 quizzes are also hard and there isn't a lot of room to bring your grade up. He is so smart and knowledegable and gets very excited when someone asks a question. I would take again if I knew how much I should pay attention and how much is expected exams

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: HIST224
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Really enjoyed this class. An old school professor with straight lectures. First half of the class is lecture, take a break, second half watch a video. Two papers on two books that were fairly easy. Didnt like the all essay midterm and final but other than that a really approachable and friendly guy. The smartest guy at the school. Would recommend.

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: HIST102
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Very knowledgeable professor. He loves when you ask questions or participate in any way because most of the time it's just him talking. He expects a lot for essays and exams but that's only because he prepares you well for them if you take good notes and study. Laid back class and he doesn't take attendance. Glad I had him as a professor

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: HIST103
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

If you ask questions during his lectures he gets really excited. Essays are graded more on content then style so if you aren't the best writer he is a good teacher.

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: HIST324
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Bowler is one of the most knowledgeable professors that I have come across. He puts an outline on the board before each lecture which makes it very easy to follow. Two essays and two exams. Exams are tough but he gives you all of the information you need to know. Definitely take him if you have the chance.

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