Bruce Eelman - Siena College, Loudonville, NY

Professor: Bruce Eelman

Department: History

College: Siena College, Loudonville, NY

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HIS105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

If you do the homework you will pass, not really anny participation grade just show up take notes. he really knows his history. really passionate

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HIST204
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great guy. Very knowledgeable about history in general. Lots of interesting stuff in his lectures. Three book reflection papers. 4-5 pages. Midterm and take home final. Historical review paper 10 pages at the end. No other hwk besides reading. Manageable but not a breeze. Would recommend.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HIST203
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

If looking for an upper level history, take somebody else. Eelman's class is more suited for history majors. Class is more in depth and warrants more thought. Average grader. Few assignments. Gives out lots of B's. Not hard but for non-history people their are easier options. As a history major I loved his class. Engaging and knowledgeable lectuer

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HIST203
• 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:

Not good for Hist203 requirement. Very tough class. Hard to get a good grade in. Avoid if possible.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HIST204
• 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:

Great class and great teacher. Not a ridiculously hard grader which is good for non-history majors. Great method of teaching. Overall awesome teacher, def recommend and would take again!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: HIST101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He teaches a very good introductory level history course. He has a study guide for all of his tests, and his grading is not too hard. However he does have a 10 page research paper on a topic that he picks for you. If you do what the study guides say, then you will get a good grade. Take him if you can.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HIST203
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

alot of material covered in class, expects alot for his papers, gives study guide for midterm&final, do the readings & you will be fin, deff. recommend

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HIST0000
• 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:

I had Dr. Eelman for Colonial-Revolutionary History, Westward Movement, The Federal Union & The Civil--4 classes, 4 semesters in a row! I HIGHLY recommend him! However, he gives killer essay exams and has very high expectations for papers. My favorite prof. at Siena!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HIST0000
• 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:

Had him for Civil War home front. He is an excellent professor. Engaged the students in thought-provoking discussions and I learned a lot from his class, and I normally do nothing in school. He's on sabbatical but will be back soon I think. He comes off as "mean" when threatening papers, but he's not bad with grading. Standard amount of work.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CIVILWAR
• 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:

great guy, you really have to do the reading and TAKE NOTES on the reading so you dont forget it. try to read over the summer because you have to spend a couple hours reading per day otherwise. I highly recommend this class, a challenge but well worth it.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HIST
• 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:

One of the best profs ever to be at Siena. A terrific guy who is always there to help you and keeps classes pretty relaxed so you dont feel weird asking a question if something confuses you. Tough grader and expects some participation, but trust me...its worth it. Great guy, a must take.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HIST310
• 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:

He is one of the most brilliant educators at Siena. Not only does he "know his stuff", but he knows how to teach it as well. He is warm, engaging, and approachable. The course was packed full of interesting readings, and even more interesting classroom discussion.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HIST310
• 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:

Great lecturer, and the material can be very interesting. Dr. Eelman is a great professor, but very demanding, and assigns way too much reading. If you take this class, try to read ahead before you start the semester.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HIST203490
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great professor. Knows a lot, willing to help, makes American History interesting. Grades tough! Be sure to take him and Harrison if you are a History Major because they are the best History professors in the college!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HIS
• 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:

Best professor I have had at Siena. Really cares about his students and is willing to come in for extra help time if you need it. Highly recommended!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HIST
• 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:

I took him three times because I loved his teaching style. Wants you to be engaged and interested. He's a little on the tough side of grading, but he's extremely fair about it. Do the work, get the grade you deserve. Don't do the work and do poorly.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HIST313
• 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:

Eelman is one of the smartest men I have ever met in my life. He is a "font" of knowledge and will meet to help you with your paper. I strongly urge taking him for anh History courses.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: HIST455
• 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:

Simply stated one of the best professors you can take at Siena. Very intellegent and very clear in presenting material in class. Very fair and helpful. To top it off he is the winner of two proffessor of the year awards from the Hist. Club and Senate

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: HIST455
• 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:

Not only is he a great guy, he is a great prof. as well. Westward Movement was not only interesting, but fun as well. He even bought us pizza on the last day of class! Just make sure to do the readings and STUDY for the mid-term and final.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HIST203
• 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:

Says he's a hard grader but isn't really. Start studying early for the midterm and the final and you'll do well in the class. You have to participate in a debate but it wasn't as bad as I thought.