Stan Ambrose - University Of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign, Champaign–Urbana, IL

Professor: Stan Ambrose

Department: Anthropology

College: University Of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign, Champaignâ€"Urbana, IL

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ANTH242
• 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've never had another professor like Ambrose. He doesn't really lecture. He talks, tells anecdotes, makes sure to pass around a hominin skull or stone tool in every class. He keeps you up to date with the latest genetics research. I learned a lot in his class.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ANTH242
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

The guy is super smart but he cannot teach a class. His lectures often have nothing to do with the readings, he's vague, he rambles and has tangents, and his class has very little structure. Again, he's very passionate and intelligent, he's just not good at articulating his message or going out of his way to make the course easier for students.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ANTH220
• 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:

Brilliant and has lots of great examples from his experiences working in Africa. It's unfortunate that he's not a very engaging lecturer. Exams are fair for the most part, but you need to study the book (which is pretty dull).

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ANTH220
• 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:

His teaching was a bit boring. I learned a lot more from the TA than from him. The exams aren't terribly hard if you study.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ANTHR120
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

he was one of the most boring teachers i have ever had. He knew a lot about the subject but the lectures were terrible. I would just read the book and download lecture slides. Do not go to lecture and waste your time.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ANTH102
• 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:

I enjoyed Prof. Ambrose in class. He speaks in a monotone voice, but if you listen to him he is rather hilarious. He tests off his lecture notes and they are really simple tests. He puts the slides online (without pictures.) Take this class if you are interested in the subject otherwise you'll be bored (not because of him.)

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ANTH102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Ambrose is extremely intelligent but often gets way off course during lectures. Study off the lecture notes he posts online, they are WAY more concise than notes taken from his PowerPoints. There are only 2 multiple choice exams and they take 20 minutes tops. The lectures can be kind of dull, but the material is good. Take this, it's an easy A.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ANTH102
• 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:

He really loves anthropology, but sometimes makes learning the information difficult if you DONT really love it. He's pretty entertaining though, just because hes pretty awkward. Hes a nice guy and will try to answer any questions you have. You will probably learn more from the TAs in this class, than from the professor.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ANTH102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Very boring and quiet lecturer. He's a smart man, but not the best teacher. He doesn't seem that friendly or approachable.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ANTH102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Boring, boring lecture. He is very knowledgeable but speaks in a monotone voice and dims the lights during lecture...that calls for NAP TIME! Don't bother buying the book(s) -- you don't look at it once the whole semester!!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ANTH102
• 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:

Lecture is boring, but he's pretty funny. It's hard to study because he gives no clues as to what will be on the test. Don't even buy the book.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ANTH448
• 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:

Professor Ambrose is a world-class scientist. He is renowned in his field and extremely knowledgeable. Its a pleasure to learn from the best.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ANTH102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Just awful

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ANTH102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Good guy. I like him. His jokes are great... hilarious even.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ANTH102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

WORST class ever! Whatever you do, do NOT take this class. He is smart but does not know how to present the material in an intersting way. He dims the lights and speaks in a monotone voice. If you actually go to lecture, you will want to shoot yourself. Also, the final is very hard!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ANTH102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Although his voice is monotonous, his jokes are hilarious.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ANTH102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

my god i slept all the time, his monotone voice and horrible jokes are enough to make you want to die, good thing all his notes are online, take this class for the easiness not the teacher!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ANTH220
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

No Comments

Rating # 19

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Boring, but very smart and very thourough. No BS from this Prof.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ANTH102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Whisper-quiet and extremely boring.