Professor: Eric Smith
Department: Political Science
College: University of California Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA
Rating # 1
Overview:
- Course: PS12
- Grade Received: A
- Overall Rating: 4.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
There is a 10-12 page term paper that is pretty straight forward if you understand what he is asking you to write. There is a lot of reading that he tests you on for the midterm and the final. Lectures are boring but useful. If you read everything and attend lecture you will be fine.
Rating # 2
Overview:
- Course: POL12
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 3.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: No
- Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
The term paper was ridiculous. It was so openminded and basically told us to solve the issue of immigration. The TA was not clear in grading criteria either. Lectures are helpful, but he posts the slides online anyways. Doesn't hurt to go.
Rating # 3
Overview:
- Course: POLS155
- Grade Received: B+
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Professor Smith is an amazing professor to know in the department. He does really interesting research and teaches super interesting classes. PS155 is the best class I have taken at UCSB. It got everyone so engaged and I feel like I know the whole department now. For the final, the readings are crucial so make a study guide and review them.
Rating # 4
Overview:
- Course: PS155
- Grade Received: Not sure yet
- Overall Rating: 4.0
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
PS155 was the greatest class I have taken at UCSB, I highly suggest that any poli sci majors take it. There is a lot of work but it is very rewarding
Rating # 5
Overview:
- Course: PS155AND175
- 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:
One of the few profs that genuinely cares about his students' success. He's even done optional lectures to give political career advice and helped me score a high level job in DC. Tests are fair, multiple choice tricky if you haven't read, but he tries teaching broad theories that will stick with you. CONGRESS IS THE BEST CLASS I TOOK AT UCSB!
Rating # 6
Overview:
- Course: PS12
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 3.5
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Smith tries really hard to keep the class interesting. He focuses on immigration politics and brings in a few guest speakers throughout the quarter. His lectures are dry, but also contain a lot of material and he uploads them online ! There's a bunch of reading required as well but, overall he's an okay professor.
Rating # 7
Overview:
- Course: POLS155
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.5
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
This is one of the most interactive classes at UCSB. Don't take if you don't like public speaking because participation and attendance matters. You also have to write bills every week, which is can be annoying. Overall it's a really fun class and you get a chance to get to know a lot of people!
Rating # 8
Overview:
- Course: ES178POL175
- 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:
Professor Smith is a great professor! Environmental Politics was interesting without being too difficult. Smith encouraged challenging authority and promoted questioning institutional channels. He's great! Really liked him :) Take Environmental Politics for a fun, interesting, low-stress class!
Rating # 9
Overview:
- Course: PS155
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.5
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
If your a ps major you have to take this class!
Rating # 10
Overview:
- Course: PS155
- 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:
First of all, TAKE THIS CLASS. You meet a ton of people and learn a lot! It is a lot of work but it is one of the most rewarding classes in the PS dept. He doesn't really announce deadlines for assignments so make sure your on top of everything. There is a lot of reading which you need to know well for the final, it is not easy. Find study buddies!
Rating # 11
Overview:
- Course: PS155
- 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:
This class, Simulation of Congress, is the best class I have taken at UCSB. The content is interesting, the professor is interesting and accessible, and the simulation was enlightening!You put in a lot of work for the class, but it is well worth it and you make a ton of friends!
Rating # 12
Overview:
- Course: POL12
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.0
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
His exams are nothing what you would expect, you study for one thing the short answers will definitely be something else. The multiple choice part was fairly easy, the female TA completely useless.
Rating # 13
Overview:
- Course: PS155
- 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:
he is one of the nicest professors ive had! always willing to help, specially in office hours! his congress class was far the best class i have taken in college! there is a lot to know and may be time consuming but completely worth a while!!!
Rating # 14
Overview:
- Course: PS155
- 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:
Terrible teacher. He never clearly explains how you're going to be graded. Also, he makes it seem like he really doesn't want to talk to you or help you. I would never take him again!
Rating # 15
Overview:
- Course: POLIENVI
- 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:
Smith is a great guy and his politics of the environment class was by far the most informative class I took at UCSB. He is merciless on reading assignments so watch out.
Rating # 16
Overview:
- Course: POLSCI12
- Grade Received: A+
- Overall Rating: 2.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
the class was so boring, completely focused on oil drilling off of coast. Prof stated many times that he didn't care about or take evaluations seriously because he is already tenured and he is only a prof to do research.
Rating # 17
Overview:
- Course: PS155
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 3.5
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
dont chat with him if he hasnt eaten his lunch...or he will be grumpy
Rating # 18
Overview:
- Course: CONGRESS
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.5
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
No Comments
Rating # 19
Overview:
- Course: POLSCI
- 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:
Very nice and presents the subject matter clearly and with enthusiasm. GREAT
Rating # 20
Overview:
- Course: 12ANDENVIRO
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.0
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
It is very easy to see his liberal, democrat, pro-enviro stance/adgenda
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