Peter Utgaard - Cuyamaca College, El Cajon, CA

Professor: Peter Utgaard

Department: History

College: Cuyamaca College, El Cajon, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HIST109
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He's oatmeal. If you don't want to put in the effort the class could be tasteless goup or it could be Oatmeal Cookies. Do the work, pay attention to the lectures instead of the book and study for the tests. I didn't make Oatmeal cookies, but I did on minimal effort get Instant Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal. Don't microwave it like I did, Easy A.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HIST109
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Utgaard is an ok teacher that heavily bases his class off of purely lectures. Theres virtually zero interactive participation throughout the semester, so if youre antisocial, I guess this is a plus. Theres not much help with guidance to ensuring a good grade, but as long as you take detailed notes and use the study guides, youll pass.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HIST109
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I really enjoy taking his classes and his sense of humor. He knows his stuff and if you enjoy history this class is an easy A. Stay on top of hw and attend class and you'll do great!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HISTORY106
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

If you take decent notes, you should be in good shape for upcoming exams. Make him laugh and he will look at you during lectures, making you focus more and make class more enjoyable. Love, AD

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HIS100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I took this class as a summer online class. This was not an easy class and definitely not an easy A. I would only recommend it if you are very dedicated and work very well on your own. Tons of reading and tons of online research. I would recommend this class but maybe as an actual lecture class, I would not take again online.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: HIS100
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

awesome teacher. he cares for the students and is willing to help outside of his class.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HUM110
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Dr. Utgaard is one of the best professors I've had. He makes the lectures interesting. The exams are really easy if you study, the exams are mainly on vocabulary (everything you need to know is on the study guide he gives you). The essays he assigns are very easy to follow and tells you exactly what you need to include in your essay.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: 100
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He is awesome. He helped me lot even though i always came late and never studyed; however, he is awesome and i end up with C yeah yeah

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HISTORY100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I took his Early World History course back in the Fall of 2014. Since I was actually interested in History I took down all of the notes and I passed with a fair grade and I barely touched the textbook. His humor can be a hit or miss. There are some essays you have to do with other books so be prepared to write. I would take this class again.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: 100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

he gives topic essay not broad topics, grading doesn't explain what you did wrong so you fix it in next discussion so if you do it again not a mind reader you wont know and docs double off in next assignment.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HISTORY100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I am currently Dr. Utgaards History online course and it is fairly easy to this point. The class is very easy if you just focus and do the reading. The Dboards were worth quite a bit of points, so don't forget to do them ALL. It's a lot of reading but the test every four weeks are only 15ish questions which makes it very easy to get a good grade.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HIS100
• 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:

Prof. Utgaard is a great teacher, i took his History 100 in fall 2013.he has a great low key sense of humor, makes history interesting and relevant. just take notes, do all assignments, attempt all the exams and follow all the slides and everything he writes on the board and anything less than an A is impossible! i highly recommend him !

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HIST105
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Took this online, so I didn't really get to know his personality but he seemed really chill. Weekly discussion boards, and 4 exams (non-cumulative), 1 research paper, 1 timed writing. I was very intimidated by the timed writing, but don't be, it was not bad at all. However, you have to read a lot. If you're a disciplined student, you'll get an A.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HIST101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Had to read the Persepolis, Propaganda at its best. Typically can't review quiz's but when I asked he unlocked the program and I found out he did not give me all the points that I had earned.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HIS100
• 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:

Great person, very calm, and teaches very well. He is also funny. I have never had another teacher like him, and I loved him because I got along with him well. He also reminds me of the evil doctor in the new movie "The Amazing Spider-Man," but he is not evil, he just looks like the doctor.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HIST100
• 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:

One of the better professors I've encountered in an online course. He comes off as a bit intimidating at first but you'll quickly realize that he genuinely cares about his students and will keep up with you to make sure you do well. His topics are interesting; as long as you show you care, he will too. Show up(online), do the work,and you'll pass

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HIS101
• 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:

Good instructor

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: HIS101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Not a very good online class. Lots of work and a real tough grader. Not much feedback. I got the feeling that he didn't like online classes.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: HIS105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Took class online.Teacher seems very nice and is helpful.His lectures are very helpful for the exams.Class can be boring if you don't like history.Weekly discussions are required and he likes it when you write more than expected and answer his questions very specific.Two papers are due for the class.There was no exta credit offered in this.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HIST101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Hes not a bad teacher, just a boring one. The class is super easy to pass if you just read the textbook, his questions are all based off what you read. The lectures will put you to sleep if your not careful.