Aaron Althouse - University of Tennessee - Chattanooga, Chattanooga, TN

Professor: Aaron Althouse

Department: History

College: University of Tennessee - Chattanooga, Chattanooga, TN

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HIST1020
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He is amazing!Wish all Gen ed lecturers are like him. 2 exams each is 25% and final is worth 50%. He gives a study guide and the exam is same exact as his study guide. His lectures are awesome as well makes everything so simple.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HIST1020
• 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 awesome. Very very easy. Very approachable and a great lecturer. Three exams make up the grading and if you learn the study guide you will never get below a 90.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HIST1020
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Althouse is a decent professor. Throughout the entire semester, there are only three exams, the first two being 25% of your grade, and the final making up the other 50%. The test come straight from the lectures, so as long as you pay attention you should be fine.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HIST1020
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Class is pretty easy! After the first test I didn't go to class besides the day before the test and test day. He sends out a exam review the week of the test and that helps a lot. You only have 3 test and the first 2 are worth 25% each and the final was worth 50 %.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HIST1020
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Althouse only has three tests including the final, so its crucial that you do well on them. Attendance isnt mandatory but all his test questions are based on his lectures so you should go as often as you can. Overall he's a really nice guy and the class is fairly easy if you show up.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: HIST1020
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Really hard to follow and the class is all lecture based. If it werent for the textbook I probably wouldnt have passed. His tests are based on the text but he wont tell you that! Lectures dont help at all, not clear thought path. Really boring. Would NOT take again.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: 1020
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

the only grades taken for the class are three test, they come straight from the notes and aren't that hard. I would recommend taking him, his super nice and will give you lots of help if you go to his office hours!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HIST1020
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Althouse is a great professor, he gives great, clear notes and very accurate study guides. Super chill. The only thing that I don't like about his class is that the only grades are exams. They're pretty clear-cut, but still if you do crappy on one you're basically SOL. At least make attendance a bonus or something....I highly recommend Althouse

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HIST1020
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

You have to go to class to do well. A lot of the test questions come from lecture notes. Tests are simple multiple choice, ID, and truefalse. Take good notes and read the textbook before each test so you really understand the material, not just memorization of terms. Only 3 tests, no other grades.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HIST1020
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Going to class is essential for passing his class, even though he doesn't grade attendance. A vast majority of the info on the tests is from the lecture, NOT from the textbook. Use book for glossary of terms. Also, take really good notes, because he will occasionally throw curve-ball questions on the test. Only three exams and no homework.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HIST1020
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I took this class because everyone had given good feedback. His notes make absolutely new sense and do not relate to the book or test at all. If you want a good grade I highly recommend taking this online, but whatever you do DO NOT TAKE THIS TEACHER!!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HIST1020
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Easy enough class if you read the book. Lectures are dull and he only covers the general details of each topic, you will have to read the text to really know the stuff for the test. Only 2 tests plus the final, and they're short- 30 questions, multiple choice and truefalse. He lectures in the auditorium and refuses to use a mic, so sit up front.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HIST1020
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

His notes are kind of scattered and there are only two tests and a final in the entire semester so there is not a lot of room for error in the class.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HIST104
• 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:

Really clear on lectures. Requires alot of detail on the essay questions for his test. Overall, not a bad teacher, but does get off topic sometimes.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HIST1020
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is a great lecturer and can be very funny. You MUST read primary sources and understand concepts. 3 grades the entire semester. First two essays are 25% each and the final is two essays being 50% of your final grade. See him during office hours.. he wants you to succeed. Easy C. Must work for B or A.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HIST02
• 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:

Althouse is awesome! You do have to attend class, but he is interesting to listen to and clear about his topics. He is also not bad to look at. You do have to read the primary sources for the essay test, but reading the textbook isn't really necessary.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HIST1020
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Excellent Professor!!! Highly recommend, his lectures were clear and interesting. He genuinely wants you to succeed. I wish he taught all of the World Civ level classes.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: HIST1020
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Lost of concepts, first test was difficult, gets easier as you understand his manner of teaching. Good at the big tides in history. Very funny.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: HIST301
• 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:

Amazing!! Taught superbly. I know far more than I did before the class. Knows what is important to teach. Uses varied teaching techniques. Intelligent. Fun. Creative. Brilliant passion for History. Take his class!! :-)

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HIST375
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Althouse is easily one of the best professors in the whole history department! Not only does he know his subject material well, but he also really cares about his students. Combine this with his clear teaching methods, one would have to be a fool not to take a class from him. Grade consisted of a couple of papers and discussion.