George Connor - Missouri State University, Springfield, MO

Professor: George Connor

Department: Political Science

College: Missouri State University, Springfield, MO

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PLS101
• Grade Received: D-
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He tells you from day one what to expect. But still nothing like I thought. Lectures are confusing on everything. He can be funny in class but not to many think he is because everyone is just trying to figure out the lectures and not fail again. Dont recommend. Made my gpa drop a lot and I studied over a week for each test.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PLS101
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Do not take Conner, its a trap. You are setting yourself and your grade up for failure. If you love lots of reading and confusing lectures go ahead and take him. Highly don't suggest if you want to come out with a B or above.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PLS101
• Grade Received: D
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

GO TO CLASS!!! This does not feel like 101 class! Not only is he degrading when someone answers his questions during the lecture but rude! His ego is so extremely high, he thinks he knows everything and during lectures he jumps from topic to topic. 10/10 don't recommend taking him I you want to maintain a good GPA!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PLS101
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He is a great teacher and wants to get you involved in the lectures, which you have to go to. His tests are hard but if you read the book and reread your notes you should do fine. I appreciate how he made me work for my grade in the class.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PLS101
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Connor is an amazing instructor. His lectures are engaging, easy to understand, and very insightful. Beware: he only gives test grades. Tests are 50-50 lecture and textbook. You'll actually have to read and take notes over the textbook and be very engages in class to make it out of this class with a B. Very few students earn As.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PLS101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Listen to him. First day he gives you how to pass class. In textbook, BOLD and ITALICS words, those definitions. Take good notes in lectures. Study that, you will pass. The online homework and quizzes, study those, also. Those are the three things I studied, got an A. Very straightforward, helpful when needed, this is an easy class.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PLS101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Was a blast

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PLS101
• Grade Received: F
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Conner was a very cynical teacher, but sometimes made class fun, SOMETIMES! He is never available after class you have to make an appointment to talk to him. 4 tests, thats it. no other grades except dumb pretests worth 15 points that don't go with test material. Horrible experience would not recommend 1/10 made me wanna die. get out while you can.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PLS101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

It's made clear from day 1 how to do well in the class: Pay attention in class, read the textbook, and do the online content. If you can do that, Connor is an amazing teacher with a great sense of humor!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PLS101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

it is a level 100 class and it feels like a level 300. He is funny in his lectures, but rude if you ask a question about the answers on the test. possible superiority issue? Also make sure you look up in detail all cases and know it basically word for word for the test.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PLS103
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Class isn't nearly as hard as people make it out to be. Problem is that there are no second chances in this class. Do bad on either of the tests, and you're stuck with a bad grade. However, the tests are NOT hard. None of the questions require any analysis - all fact based (ex: What does the treasurer do?). Watch lectures + read and you'll be fine

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PLS103
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

To be successful in this class, you HAVE to read and watch the lectures. They are important and you do not want to fail and you WILL FAIL if you don't use the material given. HE is the head of the department so he knows what he is talking about. He is a sweet and very helpful professor though, you just have to believe in yourself first.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PLS103
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Online lectures and in class tests. There are only two tests that factor into your grade and they are tough. He doesn't curve and gives no extra credit.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PLS414
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Read the book, read the book, read the book. Did I mention that you should read the book? You really only need to read Congress Reconsidered, but you definitely need to read it. He expects a lot of detail on the tests. Be prepared to study hard, but the class is very interesting.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PLS103
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

If you are planning on taking Dr. Connor for PLS 103, DO NOT DO IT. Take it at a community college. He tests over the most irrelevant stuff, so lots of test questions are over things you wouldn't even think to study. There are only 100 points in the class so each question you miss drops you a percentage point.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PLS103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I took PLS 103 online and the video lectures are great. Dr. Connor teaches to a class that doesn't exist that almost makes you feel like you're there. Plus it can be entertaining. Content is not hard. Watch all the videos, take notes, and read the text (only 10 pages per test) and you will get an A.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PLS103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This class is harder than I expected. Some of the questions on the tests are super vague things he mentions once, so you have to pay attention to every little thing he says. He's a funny/nice guy, but it kinda sucks that you only have two tests. By the time you see how his tests look, you've already screwed up half of your grade.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PLS103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

first test is alright, the 2nd test was killer. A on the first test, C on the 2nd test.ended up with a B, since its only 2 tests, better know the subject

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PLS419
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Most difficult class ever. No exaggeration. Do not take unless you're ok with a D. Got a 4.0? Not anymore. Impossible to get an A. Incredibly difficult to get a B. Study for 20 hours to get a low C on the test, if you're lucky and hit on the buzz words he finds fancy. His ego could feed Nigeria.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PLS101
• 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:

Dr. Connor is the man. I was dreading Political Science, because it's hard for me to understand, but he made everything really comprehensible and interesting. He is so fun to listen to. Study hard for the tests and go to class. Beware the common final. Dr. Connor rules.