Allen Greb - San Diego State University, San Diego, CA

Professor: Allen Greb

Department: Social Science

College: San Diego State University, San Diego, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ISCOR300
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

One of the best professors at SDSU--or any college I have attended--that can teach anything from history to political science and make it interesting and worth attendinng his class. He largely bases the class on discussions and a simulation about a regional issue. He gives exceptional test reviews. Only the foolish would not pass his class.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: POLS375
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Greb follows the same basic outline for all his classes: 2 tests and a simulation about a current events issue. The similation is always done in groups, and it makes up the majority of your grade. His lectures could go on for hours, and he is never boring. He makes you want to come to class. Awesome professor. One of the best I have ever had.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ISCOR200
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

AG is easily one of the most respected and caring professors I've ever encountered at state. He knows that the people in his classes are in there for a reason - because they're passionate and they care about the subject material, so because of that he grades really easy. Never took attendance but I would hate to miss a class bc I loved them.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ISCOR300
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

It's Greb, what else can ya say. If you have not taken Greb, you have too. The best professor at State as far as I am concerned. You have two written tests, he practically gives you what is on the test before, but you still need to know what is going on in the class. One simulation, which is SO fun. You need to take him once.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ISCOR320
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Greb is the reason why I stayed at SDSU. He's like a second father to me, I have taken four classes with him and studied abroad with him in Russia and Estonia and I can genuinely say that he is someone that will I will never forget. He cares so much about his students more than he probably should, If you show him that you make an effort you'll pass

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ISCOR300
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Greb is a solid C level teacher, he knows his material well, but is not always the most engaging. He has a great sense of humor and will make you laugh, but it is hard to stay engaged otherwise. Gives you the IDs and essay for exams ahead of time. No papers, one group project. Overall pretty easy to get an A if you put in average effort.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ISCOR200
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

If there is one professor on campus that truly cares about his students and is rooting for them all to pass his classes/graduate, it's Allen Greb. This man is one of the kindest professors and he really knows what he's talking about. He can be a little off topic in his lectures but he is always ready to help any student that is struggling.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ISCOR301
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

one of the best professors on campus.. I would take any class with hum due to his great knowledge and his great kindness. He makes sure students learn and give them more than what they earn due to their effort. Usually 2 or 3 essay exams or ID's.. he gives out the topics before the exam + a group project, which is where your grades might drop

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ISCOR320
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

A history class. A LOT of readings are assigned. DONT buy the books(only supplemental) but DO read the articles he assigns. Lectures are boring but pay attention. He's very nice! The TAs help you but are disruptive during tests. There are three tests, all the same. 5 identities(10choices) and 1 essay(2choices). 1 annoying group project. 1 E.C.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ISCOR200
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Greb is a pretty average teacher. His in class lectures were long and hard to follow if you didn't have any previous knowledge of world affairs. BUT he provided awesome reading material to supplement his lectures which saved me on the essay style exams. Two exams, one simulation style group presentation. Do the reading, participate A

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ISCOR320
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Less of an ISCOR class more of a history of the cold war and repercussions of it today. Tests are 100% essay and short answer, best way to pass is practice writing out answers, memorize, then hope what you practiced is what's on the test. Group project consists of a 5 min PP Presentation, very easy just make sure you know what your talking about.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ISCOR320
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr Greb is not only a great professor but he is the adviser of ISCOR so he is a great resource!! Always willing to help, once you get to know him well you'll love him! His classes involved a lot of reading (like every ISCOR class) but you are good if you skim the books. Exams are all writtenshort response essays. In general it's an easy class

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ISCOR320
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Tons of reading assignments. Tests are tough. Writing exams In this class, you are required to do presentation

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ISCOR200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Easy class two test which is based on writing. Easy lectures.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: 320
• 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:

I really enjoyed his class. It's not as easy as people may think; reading is required, and the tests are all essay questions. His TA's do a lot of the grading, but they were incredibly helpful if you take advantage of their office hours. Also they were pretty hott... had to mention that.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ISCOR200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Greb is a funny professor but not a good listener. Only real down side are his TA's. They talk and play on their phones during all his classes, it's very distracting. They also do most of the grading which sucks. They are really bias. But if you go to ISCOR meetings they will give you a better grade.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ISCOR300
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Greb's class was not very difficult. Lectures the whole 3 hours, which was hard to sit through at times. 2 bluebook tests which are all ID's and essay. Simulation at the end of the semester was the highlight of the course. Class is not very difficult and is a good class to take for a GE.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ISCOR320
• 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: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Class was interesting, lots of reading but class mainly based off lectures and blackboard readings. professor is truly an expert in the area, however tends to go on monologues and can become irate at times. tests are all short answer and essay.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: POLS375
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Easy grading! Second part (simulation) mandatory. If you are interested in the topic, take Latha Varadarajans course. She explains the theory much better.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ISCOR320
• 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. Greb is really knowledgeable and will keep you interested the whole lecture. Tests can be somewhat hard as they are in form of essay questions, so study. But the highlight of the course was the simulation exercise, it is an outstanding learning experience that you will enjoy, take him.