Patricia Thompson - University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX

Professor: Patricia Thompson

Department: History

College: University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HIS2053
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

If you want to make an easy A this IS NOT THE CLASS FOR YOU!!!! Coming to class is not necessary she post videos on blackboard every class, you MUST STUDY LECTURE NOTES and go to SI, her test seem impossible to past. Luckily this spring semester will be her last time teaching she is retiring

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HIS2053
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I took texas history class with her. HORRIBLE. I studied very hard and I couldn't make 60s in her tests. Her class is very difficult and she has a lot of rules u have to follow. I recommend not taking her or take her if u want to ruin ur gpa. I always wondered why a lot of people rate her as a good teacher, maybe cuz they have studied tx history bf

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HIST2053
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

She is a HORRIBLE teacher avoid her at ALL cost. Honestly, I dont mind if someone is hard or not as long as they are good teachers but she is horrible, her teaching habits are bad and she is mean and not helpful.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HIST1053
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I had Dr. Thompson for Civil War-Present. Avoid her at all cost. She shouldn't still be teaching. She whispers the entire time. She has a microphone, but she doesn't turn it up. Her tests are all multiple choice, but usually 2 of the 4 answers could be right. She uses the "most correct" theory, which results in answers based on opinions. TERRIBLE.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HIS1053
• 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:

Her class was ridiculously hard. It's hard to study for exams when you don't really have a review to study. You just have your notes from her lectures and the book, and even with that, the exams are still hard. Some of the questions on the exam are over material you've never gone over in class. Avoid her if you can. She's a very nice person though.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: HIST013
• 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:

I had her for U.S. History, civil war to present and it was an enjoyable class. She really loves to engage her students but she will not single you out, only encourage the class to ask questions. She only gives you 3 tests and if your test average is 80 or above, and you have only 3 absences and 3 tardies, then you are exempt from the final!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HISTO2053
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

To be honest, I read all her reviews before I chose her as my professor. Sad to say, she was probably one of the worse professors I've had in all my 3 years. Lectures are a story book and she goes from one topic to the next. Talks low and is extremely rude. Good luck if you take her!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HIS2
• 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:

Almost impossible to study for the test. Always studied lectures and the text book and still barely made a passing grade.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HIST2053
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

She has rules like a high school teacher, very rude, and the tests are really hard. Went to the writing center to get my essay checked, they said it was great. Gave it to her, didn't pass it.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: TXHIS000
• 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:

A mixed bag of feelings. Class is kinda easy. Tests are okay. It's just her attitude. You have to treat her like she's the Queen of England or she'll tear you up. Take her class if you can put up with her and her high school rules, & DO THE S.I.!!!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HIST2053
• 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:

This class is amazing. Great teacher, and she is very enthusiastic about teaching the subject. Show up to class, take notes, read the book, and this class is simple. With all the bonus points she gives out i got an A+ in the class. It is impossible to fail this class unless you do absolutely nothing.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HIS2043
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

LOVE HER. yes she is a stickler when it comes to how the course will be completed and classroom expectations but its not bad. i didnt even buy the book and i got an A. her lectures are THE MOST IMPORTANT thing to pay attention to. take notes and you will be fine. she was always willing to help students and very reacoutside of the classroom.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HIS2053
• 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:

Hard teach, but a great one. Teaches her class like the traditional Texas story-teller. She's clear about expectations but a great lecturer. She's firm, but fair. Offers exemption from the final and opportunities for extra credit.If you still have high-school attitude, wait until your senior year to take her. Grown up class for sure.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HIS1043
• 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:

Read the book; it'll be your best friend. Definitely not an easy class, but not impossible either. I took AP US History in high school and it wasn't nearly as hard as this class. She does the plus/minus grading which sucks if you get an A-. But this class was challenging. However you do learn a lot. Don't take if you want an easy A.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HIST2053
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I enjoyed Professor Thompson's class. It definitely wasn't easy but i ended up getting an A- in the class. She seems a little intimidating but if you go to her office hours and get to know her she's actually pretty nice. Just go to class, study for the tests and go to SI sessions!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HIST2053
• 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:

Professor Thompson is clear about what she wants as far as readings and what to study for the tests. Tends to go off on tangents during lectures but I promise everything on the tests she either gets to in the lectures or from the readings. Not an easy A but I definitely learned and retained what she taught. Expect to work hard.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HIST1043
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Thompson's class was awful on multiple levels. She's vague, gets off topic, and extremely pretentious. She doesn't try to help her students and gives a broad overview, focusing on only certain events she finds interesting. Her tests are awful and the questions are either too broad or too specific (over things she didn't cover).

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: HIST1043
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Very Tough Class. If you love to study and read a lot,this is the class for you.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: HIST1053
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Tests are hard, she lectures very fast and is constantly off topic. Not an easy grade at all. A lot of reading is assigned. However, I feel like that didn't help me at all. It's like high school all over again, she marks people absent, tardy, etc. I RECOMMEND NOT TAKING HER.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HIST2133
• 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:

She is a fantastic teacher! Knows what she is teaching very well, however if your looking for an easy A, you might want to look else where. If one does their work and works hard an A is attainable in her class.