Tim Boylan - Winthrop University, Rock Hill, SC

Professor: Tim Boylan

Department: Political Science

College: Winthrop University, Rock Hill, SC

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PLSC311
• Grade Received: D+
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great guy but just too tough of a grader!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PLSC201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Had him for Maymester. totally awesome. gives clear notes and everything comes directly from the study guide which he provides at the beginning of each week. Gives a lot of notes but uses ideas you can relate to to explain them. always available when you need him and very friendly. easy tests. lots of extra credit opportunities.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HMXP102
• 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:

Extremely hard/unfair/harsh essay grader. Acts like this gen ed course is a 600 level class. Not many grades- will kill your GPA. Avoid at all costs. You have been warned...

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PLSC312
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I loved Dr. Boylan. As long as you come to class and pay attention you will do fine. Reading the book is mandatory and there are plenty of opportunities to improve your grade (3 exams, moot court and case briefs). Fair grader and very interesting and soft spoken. He definitely knows his stuff, and is very easy on the eyes

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PLSC310
• 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:

This class will really teach you a lot...you have to work hard but its definitely worth it. Be prepared to do a lot of papers and read a lot...Other than that...he is a great professor...VERY FAIR GRADER!!!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: POLSC201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

this class was pretty difficult. the tests were extremely hard, but the papers were really easy.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HMXP102
• 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 had him for gned before it became HMXP. HATED IT!!!!!!!!!!!!! he was the worse, he feels like his thoughts are the only ones which matter, {NOT}.He ruined my gpa with D. What ever he is teaching stay away! I so wish I wouldn't hve listened to these idiots who said he was wonderful!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PLSC201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Boylan is a good teacher and really funny but if you dont study for at least 3 hours you will NOT pass the test!!!!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PLSC201
• 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:

Professor Boylan is not a mean instructor, however, he is not the best. What he wants exactly from you is not always clear. Make sure you keep up with readings. I didn't like him, but I still received an A.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PLSC201
• 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:

Maybe my very favorite professor ever. He's brilliant and interesting and has a great sense of humor. Definitely knows what he's doing and is very dedicated. Read, read, read the textbook and participate in the lectures and you'll do fine. If you need help, ask - he won't turn you down. Dr. B. is awesome!!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PLSC515
• 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. Boylan is one of the brightest, most dedicated (and handsome!) professors on campus. He expects a LOT, so go prepared to read and discuss and work hard; but you'll learn a lot! He's also approachable and funny - show him you care about the material - he'll help you however he can. He's 1 of those rare profs who goes above & beyond! LOVE him!!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PLSC201
• 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:

very good teacher

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PLSC201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He was a horrible teacher. I have never done so bad in a class before and I am a B student. Very confusing and test had nothing to do with lecture. I'd take anyone but him!!!!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PLSC201H
• 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:

One of the most knowledgable professors. Very smart and loves open discussion. Gives out good study guides and even highlights the 3 essay questions on them. Grades tough on papers. You will learn a lot from Boylan.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: JUDICIARY310
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very nice man. He gave study guides and prepares you for what is on the tests. Some papers, but he grades them fairly. WATCH OUT FOR POP QUIZES.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PLSC201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He seemed like a really nice guy, but the content of the class was dull, and the way it was presented wasn't much better. He's definitely intelligent and obviously knows what he's talking about...but the overall experience was very boring.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PLSC201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Always asleep, and didn't really think he was a good teacher...

Rating # 18

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Constitutional Law class- awesome, interactive-- can make any subject interesting

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PLSC201H
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

one of the better professors at the school. very fun, but he can get off topic a lot, but you do get a study guide for each test that practically tells you what to expect. the class was fun and so was he. if you take honors, there's 3 essays required, but nothing too challenging. overall this class was fun, and you learn a lot

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: CONLAW
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Hog Wash