Bruce Zellers - Oakland University, Rochester, MI

Professor: Bruce Zellers

Department: History

College: Oakland University, Rochester, MI

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HIS114
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Zellers is extremely passionate about history, he knows a lot but he is VERY lecture heavy. He spends an entire 4-hour class standing at the front of the class talking, it gets very boring and he talks too fast to take detailed notes. His grading consists of 2 tests and 2 papers; the tests have a full essay and 4 mini essays on them.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HIS115
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very passionate. Old school lecturer for 3 hours with no powerpoints or visuals. Lectures are interesting though. Im not a fan of history but I enjoyed his class. Grade is based on two papers and two exams with an extra credit paper. Attendance isnt mandatory, but if you go to every class you get 0.2 added to your GPA at the end of the semester.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HST114
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Long lectures, though he may say he'll let you out early. Covers plenty, but not all necessary. Grading standards are very vague for papers and exams. 1 extra credit paper for +.4 for final gpa in class if you do well, and another +.2 if you go to every class. I'd take him to listen to lectures, but not for his grading criteria.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HIS115
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

If you are a visual learner, like me, do NOT take this professor. All he does is lecture, and he does not use a PowerPoint, so you have to take notes by listening very carefully. He also uses four different textbooks for the class, which I found unnecessary and obnoxious.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HIS114
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Zellers gives good lecturers full of information. If you want to know about history he's your guy. However, his grading was very subjective. There was no rubric for the three papers. I would not recommend him.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: HIS115
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Zellers is a really cool guy and so passionate about history. This class was pretty boring but he gave no homework, just 2 papers and 2 exams. You must do well on these to do well in the class because there are no other grades. He gives an extra credit essay and extra credit for perfect attendance.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HST115
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I took this class one night per week in the evenings. I DO NOT recommend that you do this. The lectures were painfully long and boring. If you can take this class three times per week. We didn't have too much homework. Just a couple papers to write. The information was pretty interesting and Zellers is a good speaker.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HIS115
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Zellers was a true college professor. He provides detailed lectures. Expect a midterm exam and a final exam. Don't be surprised if you are assigned two to three papers over the course of the semester that pertains to assigned secondary books. He regularly takes attendance. Don't be afraid to participate in class. Zellers was great!!!!!!!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HIST114
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

If you want to know about history, Professor Zellers is your man. You will definitely walk away from his class with a deeper understanding of American History; however, you are going to have to do a lot of reading (including all of his handouts) and you are really going to have to pay attention during his lectures. Two 3 page papers and 2 tests.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HST114
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Zellers knows so much about history, it was very inspirational, however, he did not use teaching methods, just talked for 3 hours straight. Going into his lectures didn't help my grade, no homework no learning. I learn by doing things and we just listened and read articles. Read 2 books to write 2 big papers (felt like crying) + 2 exams.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HST115
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He is a teacher there for his students. Make sure you read your reading before class and the lectures make more sense. You have 2 papers and 2 exams. Gives study guides for exams and you study and organize you will do well on the exams. Ask Questions and prepare to read out loud in class.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HIS114
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He lectures the entire time with no presentation. He doesn't put anything online for reference. He prints out everything and hands out about 10 to 12 paper documents every class which get very hard to organize. Tough grader. I went to him for help because I was struggling and all he told me basically was to work harder. No help whatsoever.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HST115
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Think of what you thought a college prof looked like when you were 10 and it's this guy. Difficult class but he's nice and invites plenty of discussion. Do the readings. He does not grade easily and expects you to use quotes on closed-book exams in your essay sections.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HST115
• 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:

Amazing teacher. Lectures entire period though, make sure you know how to correctly write an MLA essay and make sure you pay attention to his lectures, read the book, and take good notes. Exams are very easy and straightforward. Recommend him for anyone who genuinely loves history.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HST114
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Two 5 page Essays and 2 exams, both worth 25% of your grade. Essays are graded ridiculously hard, expect a B at best (I received lower essay grades than I did in my writing class). He uses MLA format. Essays = 5 pages + Works Cited. Exams: 30 mult. choice, 4 para response (Out of 46/66 total topics) and 4 pg essay. Extra credit essay/attendance

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: USHISTORY115
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This professor LOVES histoy. He does not teach well, all he does is lecture and talk. He expects you to already know the material. His exams are very hard. In class you write a 5 pages essay on the topic of his choice, 4 mini essays of his choice, and a 30 multiple choice.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HIST012
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This is the worst class anyone can take... He fails 95% of the class..his midterm and final are really hard and has you write a 4 page essay with resources included.. Like really on a final not a 4 page that is rediculous. I don't understand why they don't reevaluate him as a teacher overall.. DON'T TAKE HIM!!!!!!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: HST114
• 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:

He gives extra credit for attendance and has an extra credit essay so it's possible to boost your grade. He is passionate about history and it shows in his lectures. He gives a study sheet for exams and if you seriously study it, his exams aren't bad. If you aren't familiar with MLA format, you probably shouldn't take him, but otherwise I recommend

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: HST114
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He lectures the entire class period, but really tries to make it interesting. He really cares about his students! Be sure your writing skills are excellent. If you study for the exams, REALLY study I mean, you'll do well. I recommend him!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HST115
• 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:

He gives you an extra 3 points to your grade (2.8=3.1) if you come to every class.. Great lecturer, and a very nice man. You need to READ and COMPREHEND all documents and chapters though.. oh, and make sure your writing skills are up to par. If you try it's an easy A.