Sam Collins - Towson University, Towson, MD

Professor: Sam Collins

Department: Anthropology

College: Towson University, Towson, MD

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ANTH101
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

One word: Lectures. There is only a midterm and final exam, and a few homework assignments worth very few points. Very boring class. Some topics are interesting, but it is very easy to daydream. Stay focused and while attendance isnt mandatory, it is very easy to get behind and not know what is going on if you miss even one lecture.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ANTH207
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Class overall is great, 5 home works, two assignments, a midterm and a final. Easy A if you write down all the examples from lecture because that is what is on exams. He wants you to read two books but ou don't really have to as they are discussed in class. Gives extra credit which are worth 5pts each that you can put towards your grade.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ANTH207
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Professor Collins is my all time favorite professor. He is such a genuine person who loves to smile and have fun. His lectures are very boing but he does his best to make them entertaining. He really cares about his students and wants you to succeed.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ANTH207
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Great teacher, lectures are boring however don't forget to write everything he says including examples because that's what on the midterm and final. Midterm was very easy, notes aren't too heavy. Its just a manner of staying awake during the lectures. The professor tries to throw in a few jokes and his class is perfect.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ANTH207
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Collins is such a great guy but I found his lectures a bit boring; I rarely paid attention and only took notes on his powerpoints which worked against me when it came t the midterm and the final. Take notes on what he says, rather than the slides and make sure to note examples. He also has 2 ethnographic assignments to help your grade.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ANTH207
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Attendance isn't mandatory but is in order to do well on the assignments, especially the midterm and final. A lot of the grade is based off of the things and examples that are discussed in class, not just vocabulary and definitions. He sometimes is confusing when teaching but overall really nice and also offers a lot of extra credit opportunities!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ANTH207
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Nice man, and he's always willing to elaborate. But I found the topics boring and dozed off a lot. Which was a mistake. Be sure to take notes of what he is actually saying, not his powerpoints. Write an example for each term/concept he discusses because he asks for an example for everything on his midterm and final.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ANTH207
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

He was not very helpful when I asked for help. He did offer extra credit, but if you could not make it to the events, oh well no extra credit for you. He's boring and the study terms he gives you is nothing like the test. Study your notes and what we talked about in class a lot.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ANTH207
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He is my all time favorite professor. He's extremely caring and willing to explain class material until you understand. It's a very interactive class and so much fun. He's also hilarious. Office hours are very flexible. He's very approachable and will not make you feel dumb. Highly recommend.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ANTH101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

He is an amazing teacher I'm not sure why he doesn't have a 5. I enjoyed his class it wasn't hard he is extremely reasonable.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ANTH207
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He's a great guy! You just have to make sure you listen to his lectures and takes notes on examples and definitions. He makes it very interesting and he is enthusiastic about his class. Makes it fun to participate and listen.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ANTH207
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He's a really nice dude. Would definitely take his class again!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ANTH207
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Collins lectures are so monotone and he doesn't seem to make a clear point. He does't use a powerpoint during his lectures so it is really hard to follow. He is a really slow grader, we are in week 11 and he has still not graded assignments from the beginning of the semester. Horrible class, do not take him unless they're no more options.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ANTH207
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Collins is lecture heavy but wants your input. Some of the material can be more than a little confusing. He does not seem to grade that tough. I had no idea what the midterm was about and still ended up with a B on it. Show up and half way pay attention and you should be fine.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ANTH207
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

The class itself was very confusing and he is hard when it comes to grading.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ANTH341
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

SO confusing. Really nice guy and always willing to help but the class was beyond confusing. If you aska lot of questions maybe it would be easier for you. Take it of you have to but not for fun.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ANTH207
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

His wording can be confusing in class and what he expects is ambiguous for the mini assignments however if you go to him during office hours with questions he will explain and answer. For the midterm and final make sure you apply the readings and videos to the examples. I would take him again

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ANTH207
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Collins is a really intelligent and sweet man, but his teaching style is a little hard to follow. I liked his class but I was having a hard time understanding exactly what I was learning...

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ANTH207
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Lots of reading, tests are so easy if you pay attention and study. He is a super nice guy but the lectures can be off topic and hard to follow. Not many homework assignments, the ones we did have were easy and he offered lots of extra credit.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ANTH207
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

lectures are him just standing and talking to you, no powerpoints. you receive vocab lists and he says the definition so you have to listen, but worst come to worst just google it. one midterm, one final and maybe 10 homeworks so not bad but if you fail one test your done. easy grader and not that hard.