Arthur Verge - El Camino College, Torrance, CA

Professor: Arthur Verge

Department: History

College: El Camino College, Torrance, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HIST102H
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Verge was an overall OK teacher, I respected him because of his long line of education and achievements but his views are something to look at. Anyway, the class was cake. The test was very straightforward and the site report, in the end, might've been a pain, but it is easy. You do not need the book, all of the tests are based on the lecture.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HIST102
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I did not like verge at all. he gives a study guide which are only some subjects we see on class and the others you have to figure out on your own. the extra credit is nice but the movies are hella boring. talking about boring, his lecture are the most boring ever. he can spend half of the class talking about his personal life or advice.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HIST101
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Professor Verge is the best!!! All you need is a textbook for $90 dollars. Make sure to take good notes because his test are based on his lectures, book, and google. 3 exams for the whole semester and he gives a study sheet for each exam. He let me redo the essay when I did poor which is nice he really cares about his students.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HIST102H
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

If you are trying to really learn history then do not take this class. He just talks about his personal life and do not help you in office hours

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HIS102
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The Worst Professor I Have Ever Had!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: HIST101
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I probably studied a total of three hours all semester, one hour for each test he gives, and using the study guide I easily found the information in the book. That plus showing up every lecture and going to the extra credit movie he offers, its easy to get a good grade in his class.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HIST101
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

One of the best professors I've had by far. I enjoyed taking his 101 class so much that I decided to take his 102 class too. His class is pretty easy as long as you show up for class and listen to his lectures. And his lectures aren't even boring. He tells personal stories for half the class which gets you engaged to what he's talking about.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HIS102
• Grade Received: F
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He has interesting personal stories that remotely relates to the topic although that's half the lectures. 20 points extra credit to go watch a movie but other than that grade is based off 3 test and final. You'll have 3-5 chapters per test and close to no help on the study guide. Basically you'll have to be a pro to be prepared for the tests.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HIST101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

If you are trying to really learn history then do not take this class. All he does is complain about things and talk about how narcissistic he is for the first hour of class, then briefly gives a history lesson. Never opened the book once and he told us to google everything for the exams. Tries to make you feel dumb, do not take his classes.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HIST128
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher the class is based off of three tests that are pretty easy. He also gives lots of chances to get extra credit.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: 102H
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Verge's Class is not for everyone but if you just show up to class and study for the test you should be fine. The Exams are split into two portions. One portion consists of 25 multiple choice and a handwritten essay. Like every else has mentioned he is a tough grader so you'll need to prep. for the essays. 4 site reports and 2 extra credit.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HIST102H
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

he's alright, i guess. 3 tests and 4 site reports make up the grades. the tests have essays and he's a hard grader, so prepare for the essays. there are 2 extra credit opportunities, but they're only 7 points each (i still recommend doing them). his lectures are interesting, but he often goes off topic. just prepare for the tests, seriously.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HIST128
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Mr. Verge is an amazing professor and a really good person. The only grades were three different tests (two of them had essays) but hes an easy grader. Theres also multiple extra credit opportunities, I highly recommend him!!!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HIST101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Take his class!! His lectures are really good and he's such an understanding and great professor. He gives you two chances to get extra credit (14 points total), but your grade depends on the tests! He gives out the study guide for each test about a week before, so make sure to study the notes! You also have to write essays for the tests, so study!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HIST102H
• Grade Received: INC
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He isn't very flexible with grades and he also grades the essay portion harder than an English teacher would. There are only 3 tests and 4 site reports that make up the grade. Only extra credit is going to the 2 movie opportunities offered. If you aren't good at history, don't take this professor. He is the worst professor I've ever had.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HIST102H
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Verge is clearly very knowledgeable, active in his field, and passionate about history. The exams are relatively easy, but because of the essay sections I would recommend passing English 1A before taking his class. He does like to talk about his life for the first thirty or so minutes of each class, though, so be prepared for that.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HIS102
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Verge is hands down the best of the best when it comes to lectures. He is very knowledgeable about U.S. History. He offers extra credit and grades fairly.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: HIST102H
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

My favorite professor during my time at El Camino. The class is based on the tests which are super easy if you study his study guide. He is very passionate about what he teaches and is an old school kind of guy.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: HIST102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He's really nice and you can learn a lot from him in life. He makes history interesting.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HIS102
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Amazing teacher!!! Verge's lectures actually have the class laughing and caring about history! the way he teaches the material makes it easy to remember for the exams, which he also gives you a study guide for. Overall easy A if you really make sure you know the information on the study guide, also for extra credit you get to go see a movie!