Charles Houck - University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Charlotte, NC

Professor: Charles Houck

Department: Anthropology

College: University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Charlotte, NC

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: INTL1101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Summer online class. Homework every day on weekdays, though that's pretty standard. Quiz answers usually lifted word for word out of the textbook, so MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A COPY. Discussions are graded mostly for effort, so just put some thought into them and you'll be good. Gave out his cell number to students, and replied to email within the hour.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: INTL3136
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He just goes on and on talking about the topic if no one stops him with questions. Its kinda bored sometimes and makes me sleepy lol. But i have taken him so many time since is an easy class.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: INTL1101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Houck is a very good lecturer, he makes the course material easy to understand and interesting. I learned a lot in his class as he is engaging with what he's teaching. The tests aren't hard if you study, the you'll get good grades on the discussion posts even will small effort, and the online quizzes are simple a-la courtesy of quizlet.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: INTL3135
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Houck is very approachable and eager to help you. Attendance is not mandatory but his lectures are very useful so I recommend attending every class. *Very* lenient with accepting late work.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: INTL1101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Okay so here is the thing. If you want to pass then you really actually have to work, he is definitely one of those professors that you will never receive a 100 in anything, it's just him but you can still get an A. You just HAVE to read for the quizzes and take notes and do the exam study guides!! They are seriously life savors!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: INTL4600
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This course is difficult in and of itself due to you having to write a 20-page paper. However, this professor gives you all the info you need and helps keep you going throughout the semester without procrastinating too much. He gives you necessary info on paper format and does individual meetings to understand what content you need to focus on.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: INTL1101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This class is pretty easy if you come to class and take notes. The discussion posts get annoying but not too bad. He tries to make lectures interesting. Fairly easy class.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: INTL1101UOL
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He is great and response to emails pretty fast. Very knowledgeable! I took his online class in summer, its a lot of work but if you study the book and reading assignments you will do great!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: INTL1101
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

2 exams + final, 1 project, 3 homework essays. Takes attendance randomly, but exams are mostly based on lecture, so you should go regardless. Textbook unnecessary. Houck is VERY knowledgeable and funny to boot. Sometimes he rambles a bit, but it's always on topic and usually pretty interesting.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: INT100
• 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:

Dr. Houck is the best. Knows his material like crazy. very helpful and cool prof. always want to be in his class.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: INTL1101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Nice guy, knew his stuff, but was a horrible teacher. He was never concise of when to take notes. Rambled a lot. He never gave 100..told me that "only god is perfect." Overall, nice guy but not an effective teacher at all.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: INTL1101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He is a good professor, but you have to attend class if you want to pass cause his notes are on his ipad, and he doesnt project them to you. If you go to him or text him he is more than willing to help! He's pretty chill, just make sure you read the book and GO TO CLASS.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: INTL1101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Seems like a cool prof but everything he talked about never seemed relevant to the test. His lectures came from his iPad, and he seemed to drift off into stories alot. Make sure your up to date with current issues when taking his class, it'll help you out. Class was boring, he can get really monotone honestly.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: INTL1101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Had him both for INTL 1101 and 3136. He really is one of the best prof at uncc. Very helpful and gives out study guides before exams.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: INTL3135
• 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:

Go to class, participate, keep up the reading and you can get good grades. He is tough of the research and writing grades. Had him for two classes, enjoyed them both.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: INTL1101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I actually have had this professor twice now and he's AWESOME !! Never have had another teacher in campus want to help students out so much. He's really interesting and knows his material. Always comes prepared for lectures. Class is not mandatory, but would make your life easier. Just take notes, try not to nap, and you're golden !!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: INT1101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Houck is 1 of the best teachers at UNCC. He is very intelligent, he makes the class seem less like a class and more like a casual discussion, he is always available to discuss issues you may have with the class or topic, I didnt need the book, notes are sufficient. EZ class, just listen and take note of important stuff (he will tell u if it is)

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: INTL1101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Interesting class. Professor is very fair. Gives extra credit. Gets sidetracked during discussion but interesting stories.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: INTL1101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Houck is great. He is extremely easy to get in touch with. You do need to show up for his class because his tests are based on the lectures. Tests were easy for me because i showed up. Extremely knowledgeable i used what i learned in his class to argue with another teacher about her being extremely wrong. Tests count for most of the final grade.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ANTHR1101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Houck is a great man! He makes Anthropology a very interesting subject. He is funny and so willing to help those in need. You should definitely go to class, even though attendance is not taken, because the notes are very important to passing tests! Class is worth while and highly recommended.