Anthony Giardino - Tarrant County College (all), Fort Worth, TX

Professor: Anthony Giardino

Department: Political Science

College: Tarrant County College (all), Fort Worth, TX

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: GOVT2306
• 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:

No textbook needed, he provides it all. 4 tests over material, 50 questions each, and 1 final, 50 questions. If you study your previous tests then you'll do good on your final. He's a no nonsense professor, so I wouldn't suggest taking him if you aren't good at submitting work on time. I thoroughly enjoyed his class! He was fantastic!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: GOV2306
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I took 2306 online. Two writing assignments, 4- 50 question quizzes on BB (no proctorU) and a 50 question final. All assignments very evenly spread over the semester. One of the easiest classes I've ever taken. No textbook needed he provides open source text for study material.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: GOVT2302
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Took for summer online 5 week class. So easy. No textbook, the book in pdf for is provided. Each chapter is about 10-15 pages and only had to read 3 chapters a week. 50 question quiz and dropped lowest quiz. No curve, but super easy. Would highly recommend and would take again.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: GOVT2306
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The cell phone thing? It's real so don't even bring one to class. Other than that, take notes, use his provided reviews as your guide, study, and you'll pass. He is clear in his lectures and reviews. No textbook, he gives the reading materials on blackboard. USE HIS STUDY GUIDES, they are what helped me to take his tests. Everything is on them!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: GOVT2306
• 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:

Professor Giardino is an awesome guy. Not only will you learn well, but he really gives you a good inclination as to politics of today. I would definitely recommend taking him.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: GOV2306
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I thought this guy was gonna be a piece of work when I read his syllabus. Halfway through the semester, it's one of my favorite classes. Do NOT take the things he says too seriously, because he's full of it. Do NOT miss class, or you will miss crucial info. The tests go over %100 of everything he says in lectures, so just be there and take notes.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: GOV2306
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Very good and clear professor. Simplified the lectures to get an easy understanding of the topic and was very well at giving heads up with everything you needed to know for the test. Lectures were very interesting and class went by fast. Professor also was very humorous so you won't be falling asleep. Overall, great professor!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: GOVT2305
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Super easy online course. A few quizzes (all answers can be found online from quizlet - no textbook needed), 2 essays and an extra credit assignment. I have put in minimal effort, have not opened the textbook and have a 100% in the class. Grades easily and is happy to give 100s on essays. I wish I could have this prof for ALL my classes. Recommend!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: GOV2306
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took a summer course so it was very quick. Prof Giardino was very to the point and clear with his assignment requirements. I would have appreciated a little feedback on the one paper I wrote but I'm sure it had to do with it being a summer course.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: GOV2306
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

A solid teacher albeit a little snarky. You can pass without reading but it really helps. However, you can't pass if your attendance is subpar. It's incredibly lecture heavy. He provides a free online book with helpful study guides. P.S. DO NOT USE TECHNOLOGY (i.e. phones, laptops) IN THAT CLASS AND DON'T BE LATE ON A TEST DAY

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: GOVT2306
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I took this course online for the spring 17. The textbook is free and provided on line. Very clear on instructions for all assignments. There is a project to do, but he makes you aware of it the first day so you have more than enough time to do it. Reading material is interesting and not too long. Highly recommend this class!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: GOV2306
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Taking this class online. It's very easy to work at your own pace. The tests are spread out very well. Only 2 other assignments that are essays, but not hard. 5 Tests total but he drops the lowest grade and he has a small extra credit the first week of class.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: GOV2306
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Read the textbook and the tests will be simple, he gives you the textbook online for free so its pretty simple. You'll have a bibliography (he calls it a webliography, but it's not hard just time-consuming) and an essay (which is 100% required, don't do it you'll get an f). He has 5 tests (4 unit test and a final) and drops the lowest test grade.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: GOV2306
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is witty, sarcastic and funny; makes for interesting lectures. Put your cellphone away! Take lots of notes and print out the study guide before hand. Make the study guide your best friend, and you'll get a good grade. His test are not difficult if you review your notes and actually do the study guide. Not an easy A, but possible with hard work.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: GOVT2305
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Okay so I wouldn't recommend you taking him ONLINE. The review that he gives is helpful but you can't rely on that alone. You are required to do 2 papers and the exams are tough.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: GOV2306
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The professor was a joy. Great sense of humor and good story teller. He offered a study guide for each test. Straightforward with expectations. Absolutely no cell phones in class, but no worries as he is every engaging and you won't even miss it! No class paper, yeah. Definitely would take this professor again.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: GOV2306
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This isn't a class you only read key words to or only look over the review. You must READ, EVERYTHING. the best way to pass is by using the layouts & study guides he gives you, & fill out answers or write down definitions as you read. You'll basically be making yourself a "key" to exams. Tricky on exams because he rewords the questions completely.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: GOV2306
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The best professor I've ever had. Fair grader!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: GOVT2306
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Textbook is free online, which makes it difficult to study when you can't easily highlight, print or mark things in the book. 4 exams and a final, no lecture material is posted for review, just a review guide - which is great, it is a must have if you want to pass the exams.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: GOV2306
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I am taking him for online summer 1 and it's completely awful. Test heavy with 4 tests and 1 final. He only gives 50 minutes for a 50 question test. The review doesn't help even when he claims it does. I read and took notes and still couldn't pass his tests. There goes my gpa. I'm really frustrated. I would not take him for summer.