Harris Bell - Austin Community College, Austin, TX

Professor: Harris Bell

Department: History

College: Austin Community College, Austin, TX

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HIS1301
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

The online course is very difficult due to the test

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HIS1301
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Prof Bell is amazing. Prepare to have your worldview blown out of your skull. Work hard, participate in class and DO THE HOMEWORK. All tests are directly from reading/ homework w/ extra credit from lectures. If you follow his instructions he hands you an A, practically guaranteed. Hard but worth the effort. Made history REAL.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HIS1301
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Mr. Bell is a really good teacher, when I say that I mean he knows his stuff & you learn a lot in his class. This class is not a cake walk and get ready to be challenged. He is very direct. What he says in the beginning of the class (first day) is absolutely true. Study the slides, book, do the review, read every chapter, and study, you will pass.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HIST1301
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I will not take a course from a Professor who does not give a chance for students to pass. Harris withdrawal me from his course when I made at least a grade C out of his three test that was due in a few weeks and after I had 6 comments on the discussing board. So why pay a professor when you can learn history on your own?

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HIS1301
• 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:

The class is easy enough, in theory. Mr. Bell, unfortunately, does not do anything to teach the class and then is incredibly condescending and rude when asked any questions. I was registered for his 1302 class but have since dropped it due to his poor attitude. I do not recommend this professor.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: HIST2301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Looking to study African American history? You're better off reading the text book. The test questions are oddly specific, despite having broad review concepts. The teacher leaves hardly any input into the class and it isn't made clear how exactly the extra credit would add in if the class is based on a contract. Just read the text book.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ENGL1301
• 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:

Very entertaining class. All the grades are tests and one very, very easy project. Theres three things that help you on the tests: Slides, book, and review. I dont recommend reading the book, just do the review, and show up to class. He gives a lot of opportunities for extra credit If you want to ace the class you have to do it. Easy points.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HIS1301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Weirdest class I've taken, by far. You have to pick a "grading contract" which makes absolutely no sense. Read the contracts extremely carefully and don't automatically pick the A contract, unless you have a lot of time on your hands. Isn't responsive and tests are pretty difficult. Would not take him again, for sure.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HIST2301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Awesome Professor with a great sense of humor. He is extremely caring and want his students to achieve their goal. Prepare yourself for a lot of reading the chapters are extremely long his teaching style is straight forward. This was a tough class, but I enjoyed the journey of History I hope to take more of Professor Bell classes. Would definitely

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HIS1301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

If you take this class online though there are only 5 test you are really crunched for time on them. He makes you pick what grade you would like at the beginning of the course, if you pick the A contract must complete all of the requirement of the other contracts as well as write a lengthy paper. My advice is read all of the contracts verycarefully

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HIS1301
• 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:

Professor Bell will not babysit you, you are in college now. He is very clear on what you need to do to pass, just do it, and you will be fine. Read the syallbus. Learn how to read and retain information from a textbook. Review your notes, attend class, do the assignments, and you will pass with a good grade.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HIS1301
• 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:

This was one of my favorite classes this semester. History can be slow and boring, but professor Bell makes it fun and active. He always makes students laugh too!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HIS1301
• 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:

The work you put in is what'll determine your grade. Interesting lectures, test questions are very specific so make sure you study notes & read text book a lot. Has a sense of humor. Don't try to be on your phone & think he won't see you. He was defiantly worth taking!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HIST098
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

His tests are incredibly obscure and do not reflect the reading OR study guide. Absolutely upset by this man.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HIST2301
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Some of the questions on several tests were wrong, but didn't want to be confronted about them. The class had the potential to be so interesting. Required discussion board posts but didn't give feedback on any. Very disappointing when I had so been looking forward to taking the class.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HIS1301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is responsive in his emails for the most part but is not very helpful in the clarification of things for students who actually CARE. Real mediocre, I've never been out to his campus though

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HIS1301
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Bell is the kind of professor that will not hold your hand throughout the class. You must read the text book, finish & review the study guides, participate in the group activities, and study for exams in order to do well in the class. As long as you do your part & keep track of the deadlines you will get an A.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: HIS1301
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's very slow at responding to students via email. Just get an 80 average on all 5 tests, and write a research paper and you'll get an A. The study guide is 40 questions, and the tests are 30 multiple choice questions, most answers can be found on quizlet (but read the book too). Really straightforward in the syllabus.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: HIST1301
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

In this class, i had a group with three other students; and together, along with Professor Bells assistance, we were able to pass the class with little to no difficulty. As long as you know how to read a textbook (not the same thing as Harry Potter, I admit); you will pass this class.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HIS1301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He did not make the assignments clear enough to understand, he did not know how to respect his students and wanted to use points as a way of grading instead of grading the assignments the way they normally are. I would not recommend this professor at this campus.