Professor: Mark Nicol
Department: Political Science
College: Saginaw Valley State University, University Center, MI
Rating # 1
Overview:
- Course: PS225
- Grade Received: A
- Overall Rating: 4.0
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
I thought stats would be hard, this was an extremely easy stats class, highly recommend taking it with prof. Nicol. Vocal quizzes, labs and 2 super easy papers. You also never stay the whole time for class, but he is there if you need help with anything.
Rating # 2
Overview:
- Course: PS225
- Grade Received: A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
This class was an easy A. If you do the work he assigns and put a little effort in, you'll do fine. We took quizzes every other week just about but it was on vocab and was super easy. I thought it would be tough because it was a communication intensive course but we did very little writing.
Rating # 3
Overview:
- Course: PS260
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 1.0
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: No
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Professor Nicol is extremely difficult to listen to and deal with. He tries to intimidate students by telling them a large percentage will fail, and makes you do pointless activities that have nothing to do with the final. It wasn't an enjoyable class, but if you show up every class & turn in ALL the work (due every other week) you will get an A.
Rating # 4
Overview:
- Course: PS225
- Grade Received: A-
- Overall Rating: 4.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
PS225 Is an easy class to take if you need a math credit. Most of the class is just memorizing stats vocabulary and taking quizzes on it. The labs are easy and he isn't too much of a hard grader. Super helpful if you have any questions!
Rating # 5
Overview:
- Course: PS225
- Grade Received: A-
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Mr Nicol's PS225 is the absolute BEST stats class for those who just need the math credit. I dreaded taking stats but after taking it with Mr Nicol I don't know what I was so worried about! He explains things in great detail and is willing to help with any and all questions to make sure students succeed. Show up and do the work and you will pass!
Rating # 6
Overview:
- Course: PS225
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Go to class and you'll be able to pass.
Rating # 7
Overview:
- Course: PS225
- Grade Received: A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Professor Nicol was a great, and was willing to help you out whenever you needed it. There is a lot of writing, but it was worth it in the end.
Rating # 8
Overview:
- Course: PS225
- Grade Received: A+
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 1.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Professor Nicol is by far one of the nicest people I have met. Cares a lot about students. As far as this class it was the easiest 4.0 ever. Show up to class put some work in and you will be fine. The best alternative for a stats class! Every assignment except the final is pass/fail. Easy. I learned productive material at the same time. Take this!
Rating # 9
Overview:
- Course: PS355
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 1.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Great professor. Lectures that will stick with you for a long time after. If you think that courses involving finance, budgeting, human resources,management, won't broaden your horizons like a literature or philosophy class would, think again. Nicol makes concepts easy to understand, always willing to work with you. He will be your friend.
Rating # 10
Overview:
- Course: STATSMAS
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.5
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Mark is a great teacher. He connects well with students, and enjoys what he does. He is interested in students learning, and growing in theri field. I hope he remains at SVSU.
Rating # 11
Overview:
- Course: MAS510
- 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:
Awesome Professor, who tries to make even the most boring subject funny and interesting! Be ready to prepare and actually participate in class, then he'll love you! If you love irony and sarcasm at times, he's absolutely the right prof. Even though he's a very funny guy, his jokes are never below the belt!
Rating # 12
Overview:
- Course: MAS540
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 3.0
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Is late returning all assignments, hardly returns emails if you take an online class.
Rating # 13
Overview:
- Course: MAS540
- 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 found Mark to be a fantastic professor. He was informative in and out of the class. He's always there to lend a helping hand and clarify any grey areas with any assignments (and there can be many).
Rating # 14
Overview:
- Course: PS130
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 2.5
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Nicol comes across as very arrogant. Unhelpful during office hours. Difficult tests that require studying in advance (not day before). If you answer his questions or give opinions, he'll like you.
Rating # 15
Overview:
- Course: PS130H
- 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:
class was enjoyable and engaging
Rating # 16
Overview:
- Course: PS130H
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I would never take professor Nicol again! Although he is a smart guy who knows what he's talking about, he is extremely condescending and rude. The two times I went to his office hours, he made me feel like an idiot for the questions I asked. He is extremely intimidating, and I do not recommend taking his class.
Rating # 17
Overview:
- Course: PS200
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 3.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I had this prof for "The Bureaucracy" (sorry I don't know the course number). I hated the class and thought his lectures were very boring. I did not feel the class was challenging except for the final exam. He is not above ridiculing students for "wrong opinions" I have found female students dislike him more than male.
Rating # 18
Overview:
- Course: PS355
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 3.5
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Good teacher, trys to make the class fun, even when the subject matter is not.
Rating # 19
Overview:
- Course: PS118
- 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:
Great Professor. I was nervous to take the class because I didn't know much about politics but I ended up liking the class alot! As long as you go to class and listen, you should do well. Expect to write alot tho.. midterms consisted all of essays. Keeps the lectures interesting and funny. Would definately recomend!
Rating # 20
Overview:
- Course: PSMAS
- 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:
Mark teaches both undergrad and grad classes. He is a difficult professor, but actually makes learning fun and classes worthwhile. Don't expect to go into class and get away with not busting you butt. If you are willing to work, and enjoy having fun...take this man.
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