Vikki Bynum - Texas State University, San Marcos, TX

Professor: Vikki Bynum

Department: History

College: Texas State University, San Marcos, TX

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HIST1310
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took her for History 1310 and 1320. She is a REALLY sweet lady who is willing to work with you. It's hard to follow her lectures because she jumps around. Be sure to attend almost every class. Write down everything she says to get a decent grade on the MC quizzes. Go to the review sessions for the essay tests because they're REALLY helpful.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HIST1310
• 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 woman really knows her stuff. All her class are the same, just listen and take notes the whole time. Her mulitple choice quizzes are easy but those essay exams are pretty rough. I really didn't mind her class, just be sure to have some caffenine in you.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HIST1310
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Not exactly an easy class. Her tests are hard (MC and essay) and dont really come from the notes. Her lectures are very boring, you can count her "uhh's" to pass the time. Intolerant to cell phones going off, tardiness, leaving early and the littlest amount of whispering you could imagine, she will call you out guaranteed.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HISTORY1320
• 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:

She made class fun with her own life stories. She also brought pictures of the past and gave up a few classes so we could watch educational movies. Good class!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HIST13101320
• 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: Mandatory

Comment:

Dr. Bynums class was pretty tough. I took her for 1310 and 1320, to tell you the truth, the TA you get really determines your grade. They do all the grading. In 1310 I squeezed by and got a B. In 1320 I got an easy A. The tests are mostly essay and require deep thinking and serious thought. The topics aren't generic and pretty difficult!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: HISTORY1320
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Vicki & Gregg are both super nice folks and very helpful. They teach tough courses and you have the potential to learn a lot.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HIST1310
• 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:

eh. shes alright. ive fallen asleep a couple of times. doctor bynum's a smart lady and knows her****, but you reeeeally need to read and keep up in her class or else the tests and essays will be no good. she gave us study guides for tests/essays so that was nice. i dunno, im not the biggest history person... i didnt really look forward to going to american histo at 9 am. good luck!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HIST1310
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Lectures are real boring. I ended up just writing the syllabus and day dreaming. She is very repetative. She states that her tests are over the book. READING IS ESSENTIAL! Test are overall easy. She doesn't try to confuse you..no tricks. Essay prompts are given before hand. She puts 3 prompts but on the test will only out 2 and you choose one. Fairly easy. Again she is real boring so I suggest you read if you have a short attention span. You will be fine if you are a good reader and can do reviews.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HISTORY
• 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:

man she is hard, i studied my ass off for her test and i got a 28 out of 50. Dont take her if you have the choice and if you dont, then study hard and expect to fail.

Rating # 10

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

No Comments

Rating # 11

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Not a bad teacher but has no idea of what it is to communicate with meaning. She said "uh" 341 times in one class. The eurpeans uh....thought that uh...they uh....could easily take over the uh....indians way of uh....life and turn then into uh..

Rating # 12

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

No Comments

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: 1310
• 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:

No Comments

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: BOTHHISTORYS
• 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:

Easy as heck if you go to the reviews before the essay tests to get a basic idea of what to write in advance. The multiple choice tests are cake if you remotely pay attention. As far as History classes go, she's fairly easy if you're willing to put in a little effort.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HIST13101320
• 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:

Excellent professor, one of the best at TxState. Her class is rather difficult if you're not a skilled writer, as the essays really encourage you to think and make broad connections. But if you read, participate and get involved her course, she will be one of the most influential and thought provoking teacher's you'll ever have.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HIST1310
• 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:

hard to find motivation to go to class, but i'm not much of a history guy, gives all test prompts in advance, plenty of time to prepare, i found lectures to be boring, i got a c but it was probably my own fault, if you want to do good you have to read...

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HST1310
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

She is hard and boring

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: HIST1310
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

She is a great prof. Class isn't bad at all. Lectures are informative but mostly boring. If you read and keep on top of the syllabus you're fine. Reading is definately a must. She gives you the questions for tests and quizzes ahead of time. Essay need to be concise and detailed.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: HIST4367
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very hard tests. While she is helpful in trying to understand when you have problems she doesnt seem to factor that in on tests and assignments. She wants a TON of detail. Seems to pregrade students on the first day.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HIST3373
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Lectures are fun & interesting but do the reading to participate. Prepare for exams--they're all essay and she wants DETAILS. She gives you all the questions ahead of time. She is approachable, funny and open.