Joe Reilly - Fullerton College, Fullerton, CA

Professor: Joe Reilly

Department: Political Science

College: Fullerton College, Fullerton, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: POL100
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Honestly its a class that requires a lot of attention if youre trying for an A or B. Make sure you read the CC its the most helpful resource of this class. Also his test is 1hr and 100 questions, so each question is 36 seconds, STUDY!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HIST170
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Complete idiot, absolutely does not ever take contrary questions or thoughts about what he teaches even if he's wrong- easy to pass as what he talks about has nothing to do with whats in the book.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: POSC100F
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Received an average of 3-5 emails a night (at midnight). Usually of him repeating what is already in the "Super Syllabus". The emails start with "print this out NOW for reference" yet provides it in the syllabus that we were required to purchase. Then sends "courtesy copies" of what is in the syllabus. MICRO MANAGER personality.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: POSC100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is really a stickler on attendance, but once you get passed that, hes not the worst. He is really clear on what ticks him off, so if you are habitually late, dont take this class. Only took 2 tests the whole semester and with no homework. If you get at least 40% on the tests and show up everyday you can pass with a C.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: POL100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This class was taken online, was the hardest 100 class I have ever taken. He is very rude, when students ask questions in regards about class he pretty much puts them on blast. He requires three books and all are NEEDED!!! Tests are very difficult and readings are very heavy.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: POSC100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

One of the most unlikable people I've ever encountered, even just through email. However, this class is actually really simple if you follow his instructions and are a fast test-taker. Fill out the practice tests as you read the textbook. 95% of test questions come from the practice tests & factoid sheets. Not an easy A, but a straightforward A.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: POL100
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

NEEDS TO RETIRE! all of his material is from the 1970's literally. If no other professor is available just take it next semester. I took him at the worse time because he's a trump supporter.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: POLI100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Exams are impossible, he says the guides contain questions straight from the test, they don't. He emails you 3 times a day, every day, often repeating himself 10 times over. Makes you buy a book of the syllabus, basically dictating what you should be doing every day but then emails it to you anyway. Caused me a nervous breakdown DON'T DO IT!!!!!!!!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: POLI100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Do not take. He doesn't teach and your grade is based off four impossible to complete test. On my final, I had a glitch and was kicked off the test, after emailing him well before the due date, The only response I got was "Improper identification." Even though I used my full name and student ID and sent the email in response to one of his.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: POSC100
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Forces you to purchase 3 of his own written textbooks to study in order to complete the class. I received 2 emails a day of repetitive reminders to do the coursework or else you would not pass, along with relative emails like this, "As I have said in my instructions, do not e-mail your professor asking about particular questions". Terrible and rude

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: POL100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Reilly thinks his class is important and interesting. It should be, but it's not. His class is hard and the professor is unlikable. He forgets things easily. I think he should retire.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: POL100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

His class is hard and the professor is unlikable. He forgets things easily. I think he should retire.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: POLI100F
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Took him for an online class and before the semester started, I already got 13 emails from him! All his email subjects are titled like click-bait. I got 13 more emails from him during the first week. All his emails are too lengthy and does not get to the point. Long story short: I dropped. Prof too demanding. Course is too time consuming.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: POL100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Do not Take! Grade based on 3 tests and all the work is on your own. He does not go over the material at all. Tests are very difficult but he gives you majority of the questions before hand.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: POSC100F
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Lecture heavy is an understatement. If you are late he will stop class and talk about it for 20 minutes. Do. Not. Take. I had the misfortune to take this class during the big election and it was ALL he talked about (and he contradicted himself A LOT). 5% of what he talks about is on the actual tests.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: POSC100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Nice professor at best. Scolds too many students for being late to his class, which eats up too much time from ACTUAL lecture. Will go off on a tangent often and is easily distracted. DOES give lots of handouts and mock tests to study from which is very helpful (the mock tests). Handouts probably useful, but not used. Needs to manage time better.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: POSC100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Terrible class. He spends 20 min berating late/absent students, 50 min talking about the election, then 10 min on actual class content. He would not shut up about the election, hardly ever taught anything that would be on the tests. Instead, he gave mock tests with all of the test questions. Expects you to google answers. Not worth it. Don't take.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: POL100
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Took the online class, it's not too hard if you do all the study guides he gives you, but only a handful will be on the actually test. Especially with 60 min and 100 questions you better prepare, and make sure to have a good connection cuz any issues can screw you over. 4 tests 25% each of the total grade.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: POLSC100
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Ok I honestly don't know why people complain about his class. Yes you have to show up to class and he is very strict on attendance but I mean you are going to school. He basically gives you the answers to his tests and all the answers are online. YOU CAN SURVIVE WITHOUT THE TEXTBOOK DON'T BUY. He does also go off topic sometimes but its not bad.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HIST171F
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Attendance is mandatory, there's a sign-in sheet that gets passed around. I missed like 6 times, wasn't a problem. He starts getting annoyed if you miss frequently, are tardy, are on your phone, and talking. There's 3 tests, the last one is a final. All he does is lecture, sometimes he goes off topic but it makes class interesting. Easy A.