Barry Sapolsky - Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL

Professor: Barry Sapolsky

Department: Communication

College: Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ADV4500
• 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:

I was sorry to hear of Dr. Sapolsy's passing. He was a great professor and mentor, besides being a fine human being, period.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ADV4500
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Not an easy class but definitely not the hardest I've ever taken. If you really know the slides, you'll be fine on the test, book isn't really necessary in my opinion. He has a really good sense of humor and is willing to help a lot.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ADV4500
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Relies heavily on powerpoint presentations... and then complains about how bad powerpoint is. He's boring and makes the class unnecessarily difficult. The way he takes attendance is screwy, too :/

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ADV4500
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Sapolsky is the hardest professor I've ever had. From beginning to end, this class will consume your life, including your free time. Never get behind. Never slow down...or you will be run over by this class. Getting an A is nearly impossible, but it can be done. Take advantage of Dr. Sapolsky's advice. He is the only avenue to success in ADV450

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ADV4500
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Worst Professor ever. Rambles on about nothing, but expects the world from you. The entire class is based on a group project. Doesn't really tell you what he wants so you go in circles trying to figure it out. Don't expect to learn much with him, but if PR/AD major you'll have to stick it out.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: COM5331
• 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:

I went to FSU in the mid 1980s. I distinctly remember Dr. Sapolsky as one of the three best teachers that I had back then. A good natured person... Glad to hear he's still teaching. NB

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: COM5331
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He really knows his stuff, but knowing a lot doesn't make you a good teacher. He needs to learn to relate better to the students.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: COM5331
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The material is not too interesting, but Dr.Sapolsky tries very hard to make it as clear as possible. He is a good teacher. Very dad-like.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: COMM
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Sapolsky is an excellent instructor, and he also has a cool sense of humor. He makes sure that you clearly understand all subject matter.