Michael Federici - Mercyhurst University, Erie, PA

Professor: Michael Federici

Department: Political Science

College: Mercyhurst University, Erie, PA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: AMERGOV101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Wonderful professor! Exams were very difficult but he truly cares about his students understanding the material, not just getting by.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: POLI100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Class is graded mostly on tests and attendance. Tests are HARD. Great person though

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: POLI100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Definitely the best teacher I have had so far. Lectures are interesting and very funny. He truly cares about students learning, taking time to make sure we have review days and are ready for exams. He does not try to trick anyone. Very memorable class, highly recommend - be ready to study a few days in advance.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: POLI436
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is one of the most inspiring educators I have ever had. He excited to teach, has brilliant points and completely engaging. I learned a great deal from him and he actually cares about students. He is tough in grading but its because he cares too much about your learning to let you slack. I wish more professors were like him.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: POLI100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher. Hard work but he makes the class really interesting and uses good examples. I hope to one day love my job as much as he loves his.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: WORLDPOLITICS
• 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:

Engaging and brilliant. He makes you think and see things about politics you would've never noticed before. He's passionate and one of the best teachers I've ever had.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: POLI218
• 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:

Federici is a great professor, and the class was really interesting. I learned more from him than any professor I have ever had. However, he is a really difficult grader.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: POLI10088
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Federici is simply one of the best teachers I have ever taken. Definitely cares about you and is willing to help you if you need him. The test comes straight from notes so make sure you don't miss any class. 1 paper 3 tests.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: POLI100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Such a nice guy...Be prepared to work super hard, but it's so worth it because you learn an incredible amount in 10.5 weeks.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: POLI100
• 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:

I am going to take his every class

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: POLI400
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He's a good teacher, but a complete hardass when it comes to grades. Don't take unless you want a challenge or have to.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: POLI100C
• 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:

This class was hard, but Fed is an awesome teacher. He's knows his stuff, no doubt about it. Better not like T. Jefferson though. lol.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: POLI100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Very Very hard class. Tests are hard, so prepare for them. Grading is quite fair, but do not slack off. STUDY THE TERMS AND LOOK OVER NOTES TO SUCCEED WELL IN HIS CLASS AND GET READY FOR AMERICAN GOVERNMENT!!!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: POLI100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Hard class but I understand a lot more about Amer Gov. Study the terms especially

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: POLI400
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Federici is difficult but engaging and fun. He brings a constitutional and traditional approach to a campus dominated by left-wingers. Dr. Federici is non-partisan in his lectures while still bringing truth to matters and revealing the illogical roots of modern liberalism. Great Professor.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: POLI100
• 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:

He's a great teacher. He knows what he his talking about. He grades kinda hard, and his tests are kinda hard, but if you read the book and pay attention in class you will do fine. He uses his sense of humor to keep you focused. Make sure you watch out for Thomas Jefferson in his class.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HISTORY
• 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:

he's funny, and has interesting side notes; understands what he is teaching very well. he's intelligent, but can be firm about learning the material.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: POLI100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Federici is the man. His jokes keep you focused and make boring material actually interesting. You'll absolutely love this class. =)

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: POLI100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Tough teacher stay on his good side....also dont show up late to his class when u have a quiz or test bc if its turned in already u cant take it :(

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: POLI101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Hard teacher. Maybe a little too smart for his own good, but he's funny and if you pay attention and work hard you'll do fine.