Scott Lasley - Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY

Professor: Scott Lasley

Department: Political Science

College: Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PS499
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Worst Political Science professor at WKU; didn't explain the grading for the course at the beginning of the semester, made it up on the fly, and didn't grade based on how well you did. Based the class on presentations, but texted during them. Literally stated at one point during the semester that he was a bad teacher. Never take him.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PS316
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Lasley is one of the best instructors at WKU. He was always there whenever I had a question. I only wish that more of my instructors had been more like he was. When I applied for graduate school he provided an excellent letter of recommendation for me and I was accepted. He will go out of his way to help his current and former students.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: 110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Do not take this class. I cannot stress that enough, I thought that this would be a good course for colonnade. I like government! But this is the toughest worst grader ever. Don't ask for extra credit! He believes it's immoral. We had 2 exams, a final, and a writing assignment. If you don't show up to class you won't understand the powerpoint.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PS110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took him and liked that there were only three tests, but come to find out, those are basically you're only grades, including the final. If you don't do well on one of his tests, essentially you're going to stress about it all semester. He teaches based off slides, if you're into that sort of thing. You basically have to teach yourself.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: RESMETH
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He doesn't give a lot of assignments or tests. Really slow but easy lectures. Great class for an 8 AM.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PS301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Lasley made offensive comments in class, showed up late every day, and displayed very little interest in the class or the academic success of his students. He seemed bored and unhappy to be there.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PS110
• 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:

Definitely one of my favorite professors. You do have to put in effort to get a good grade due to the fact there aren't that many opportunities to earn points. You have two tests and a final as well as a current events journal. He keeps the class interesting and enjoyable to attend. If you're taking and PS course I definitely recommend taking him!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: BIO131
• 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: Not Mandatory

Comment:

I enjoyed BIO131 with Dr. Stokes. Can't expect to receive a good grade in his class without putting in the effort. Must read text book and attend class because he doesn't post his notes. All quizzes and homework are done online. No tests other than the final. He has a good understanding of the material and translates it well to his students.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PS412
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He communicated well with the class and his expectations weren't too high. His summer session class was demanding, especially the last week, but his grading wasn't unreasonable. I heard from some of his previous students that he was a strong republican. I'm not, but I wrote my papers like one. I got an A.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: 301
• 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:

Dr. Lasley has been one of the best instructors at WKU. His class was not easy, but he did his best to teach it in a way that wans't too daunting for us.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PS316
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

A great teacher who genuinely cares about his students who will put forth even the smallest amount of effort in class. Take every class he offers.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PS110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

In a word: Excellent.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PS110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I had Lasley along with Dr. Turner for this class. He's really nice and if you ask questions, he answers them. He can be boring sometimes though because he talks forever about each slide. But the slides give a good summary and are easy to understand. For the tests I just make notecards of all the vocab and the slides and they're not bad. Just try

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PS110
• 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:

I found this class to be extremely boring because all he did was lecture. He has a long turnaround time for exams and quizzes, which are difficult. He doesn't update Blackboard timely, however, at least he is nice enough to put his PowerPoints on there so you can print them off. I wouldn't take another class with him, though!!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PS370
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He knows what he is talking about, TAKE GOOD NOTES. YOUR BEST TEST STUDY MATERIAL FOR HIM IS EXTENSIVE AND COMPREHENSIVE NOTES. Off topic banter is annoying. Test grading system is wacky but works. I like him.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PS412
• 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:

Great teacher. Easy and doesn't expect too much. As long as you participate and communicate often with him, you've got it made. The only negative is that I bought the text that isn't used because he tells you everything you need in notes/lectures.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PS110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He is very nice and lectures aren't too boring considering the material. He takes exam questions directly from online quizzes. He four esaays to study and picked one for the test. Pretty easy if you ask me!!!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MANY8
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

our class does not know what is going on. he is a funny guy, but sometimes seems to forget that we are actually there for class. his lectures drag on and never end. but he doesn't expect you to do much either... so its a trade off. he is a nice guy, just frustrating to learn from.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PS301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Class is just pretty hard he makes it fun with his humor. All around good professor.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PS316
• 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:

Lectures can get long, but he's pretty funny. The test were take home and if you just used his links on blackboard it was simple. Besides, I think he's the only person that teaches this class so you have to take it from him. But its not bad.