Michael Broyles - Macomb Community College (all campuses), Macomb, MI

Professor: Michael Broyles

Department: History

College: Macomb Community College (all campuses), Macomb, MI

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HIST1400
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Broyles is one of the best teachers that I have had in my life. His lectures are relevant and not politicaly biased, he is very good at giving a view on things from a central point of view. His classes are easy if you pay attention to what he is saying and they will benefit your education in history tremendouly. I highly recommend him.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HIS1100
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The guy is kind of rudet and biased to say the least. History is always up for debate and the answers are typically very arbitrary, however, to him there is only black and white. Even if you use legitimate sources like a news platform with hard facts, your grade is all up to his OPINION.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HIST1500
• Grade Received: D+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I'm so upset he doesn't reply to questions or feedback you may have. It was an online class and he does not care about the students at all. You are teaching yourself. The test questions are from all over and there is no way to study it. It is time for 60 minutes and it's 50 questions not easy at all. He does not offer extra credit for any assignmet

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HIST1500
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took an online intro history class with this professor. The content of the class was not difficult but the professor expects a ton of textbook reading on top of excessively long articles. Class discussions are difficult to get full points on because he expects very specific answers whether it's opinion-based or not.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HIST2200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I had such a horrible experience with him. I reached out for help and he literally just told me to re-read the directions. Not friendly at all, grades super hard on your papers.. I would never take one of his classes again. I received higher grades in my actual nursing classes than I did in his history class which is a little messed up...

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: HIST1500
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's a good online professor. About 4 assignments a week and usually not too time-consuming. Clear about what he is asking for in your assignments. The only tests are the midterm and final. A solid choice for this specific class.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HIST101
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Worst professor i have ever taken! His assignments arent specific and his lectures and tests are really tough. If you dont do the assignments 100% according to what he likes hell give you a bad grade. DO NOT TAKE HIM.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HIST2200
• 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:

Awful. He was very rude and inconsiderate. Gave me 50% for changing one letter in a discussion post. I tried emailing him but he did not respond. Take literally anyone else. I have never received a C in my entire educational career until now.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HST1500
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This class is very lecture heavy so regular attendance is needed and there is little need for the book because he tests on his lectures. I found this class to be fun and very interesting. Make sure that you take good notes. He loves his subject and knows what he is talking about. He can be opinionated, however, he warns you when he is.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HIST1500
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I've never had a professor as bas as this one. His assignments have very vague detail's, and he grades you very unfairly. He gives you assignments where you have to side against something, if you side on the one he doesn't agree with, you're game over. He gave me a 0 because I edited my assignment, and put a comma when it should have been a period

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HIST1500
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took an online class with him and it was one of the worst ones yet. Assignments were vague, and if not to his liking, will get you a flat out 0. There were many times where he would make us choose a side (ex Greek vs Roman) to write about, and if you chose the wrong one according to him, you would lose credit no matter what. No exception at all.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HIST2100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Broyles was awesome! If you pay attention to his lectures, the exams/papers will be very easy. Also, if you get the highest grade in the class you get a free book.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HIST1500
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Avoid this weirdo. This class was a horrible experience. Lectures the whole class period every class period but only gives 2 tests the whole semester. Imagine taking notes on 60 hours of lecture and only being tested on 5% of it. Also, very odd professor.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HIST1500
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He's an awesome professor. He makes his lectures relateable so they're easy to remember. All you have to do is show up to class. I was the top student and if you are then you get a free book. He's a really nice guy and has four daughters. His sense of style is also a wonderful reason to show up to class.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HIST1700
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Very divided opinions on this man. In my opinion, he is absolutely hilarious and his lectures are super engaging. He uses funny life story's and related them to his lectures. He is a fantastic speaker and is extremely passionate about what he teaches. He is, however, a tough grader on his exams. Pay attention and you'll be absolutely fine

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HIST1500
• 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:

I honestly loved having professor Broyles. Hes a very funny guy and hes super down to earth. Lectures are all handwritten, but he keeps them entertaining! He kept me laughing throughout my whole semester, I would definitely take him again!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HIST1700
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS. One of the hardest classes I've ever had to take. You have to spend at least an hour and a half a day just reading the chapters he gives from a book that uses really hard historical words. Unless you're really good at history, this class is not for you. He gives way too many assignments a week. DO NOT TAKE HIM!!!!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: HIST1500
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

By far the worst professor ever! He grades you really hard. If he doesn't like your answer or if he thinks its not specific enough he will give you NO credit. Would not recommend!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: HIST1500
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Don't take this class over the summer. too much reading and it's hard to keep up with this class alone when you're taking 2 other classes and also working. His grading is honestly stupid, he grades upon not completion nor accuracy, but he wants the straight up correct answer. If not? Oh you just fail... wouldn't recommend, not taking again!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HIST1500
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Test revolve around the stories he tells, not what the book or internet have to say. Grade based on two exams and a few miscellaneous assignments. Fairly easy if you takes good notes.