David Richmond - Harper College, Palatine, IL

Professor: David Richmond

Department: History

College: Harper College, Palatine, IL

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HST111
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Even though English is not my mother tongue and I didnt have a clue about American history until this semester, professor Richmond explained the most important concepts clearly and in a way that is easy to comprehend and remember. He is a great story teller, the Connect assignment readings were just dry and boring compared to his lessons.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HST142
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Richmond was my all time favorite professor at Harper College, took both his HST 111 and HST 142. Never uses textbooks but instead uses literature pertaining to the topic we studied. His lectures are amazing and he always has fun in class activities to help students understand concepts. If you take notes and study, the material is easy to grasp.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HST105
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Richmond is honestly, hands down, one of my favorite professors at Harper College. He's approachable and accessible to his students. He clarifies the ideas, and then he will get you to you think deeply about the concepts. My only regret was not taking classes with him before.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HIS121
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Best professor ever, Exams are very easy with detail study guide, Lots of extra credit opportunities, Just make sure you take some good notes that's really helpful in Exams, and don't wait this class are full very fast, Have fun

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HST121
• 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:

Amazing teacher who clearly enjoys his job. Go to class and take notes. Total of three exams including the final; he provides a very detailed study guide a week before the exam. No textbook but there are novels and questions to go with it. There is a term paper but you can choose the topic and its not due until towards the end of the semester.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: HST121
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He is THE man. Best professor ever. I just love his classes. By far the best professor ever at arper college. He makes the subject interesting and funny. Pay attention in class and take notes, you'll get an A. Don't even think. Just take him.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HST121
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

If you're looking into taking Latin American history than do it with this professor! He makes history so interesting! Definitely my favorite class this semester! His exams are all based on the lectures no tricks and extra information you've never seen. Attend his classes so you don't miss the info, trust me you will enjoy them all!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HIS121
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

David was the best to take for history over the Summer. He makes history super easy to understand and makes each lesson of the day into a story when he teaches. Its a lot of reading but the books are very interesting. If you engage in his classes and answer his questions he will definitely notice you for it.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HIST111
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

David is wonderful. His lectures follow the guided notes perfectly, he's so easy to understand, very chill, homework is up to 3 small, easy assignments online each week. He offers two extra credit chances, DEFINITELY TAKE HIM. YOU WILL LOVE HISTORY.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HIS111
• 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:

Easiest history class I ever taken. Lots of reading, weekly discussions online, two attempts for each exam and a final essay. You do the homework and exam, you will do well. I took the 8_week online course. Richmond is quick on reply email to questions.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HIS111
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Richmond is the best teacher I've ever had, its actually hard for me to get distracted. He makes history so interesting I actually leave the class thinking about what he taught us. He has such interesting little stories about every subject and is so funny, I laugh out loud every class. He is not easy tho, you do need to study.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HIS121
• 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 Richmond is one of my favorite professors at Harper. He explains historical events that are usually hard to understand in a clear way and makes sure that everyone understands the material. The lectures are interesting and exams are only based on lectures. This was one of the classes that I looked forward to.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HST121
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

BEST PROFESSOR AT HARPER. This class is 98% lecture and the test involve everything he says. If you pay attention and take great notes, it will be super easy. There was a lot of content to learn and this class is not an easy A but he made this class fun and it was a great experience. If you don't pick his class then you are missing out!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HIST121
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

It takes a really good teacher to make a boring subject interesting. Richmond tells it all like a story and makes lectures enjoyable. Take him!!!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HST111
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I had a good experience in the class. Writing and reading is not that intense. Attendance is not taken. Participation is sometimes required.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HST111
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I just took Proffesor Richmond and I am so excited to take him again next semester, because he is truly a great proffesor! Any questions I ever had I could email him and he was so responsive and clear on all my questions I had. Also his grading is fair, and he gives you a second chance on every test you take for the online course.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HST121
• 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:

Richmond is easily one of the most engaging teachers at Harper. He genuinely cares about his students and will make an effort to help you out. His lectures sound more like stories and it makes you want to listen to every word coming out of his mouth. If you don't get sarcasm, well it wont be as entertaining. 3 tests, nothing to big. TAKE HIM!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: HIST111
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Richmond is a great professor! He makes the long lectures interesting and easy to follow along with. He provides an outline of the lecture so if you get lost you can always pick right back up. The tests are very easy but the online quizzes are more difficult. You'll need your book for these online quizzes.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: HIS111
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I took the 5 week summer online course and I definitely recommend everyone to take it! There are a lot of tests but it's more tedious than hard. You have two chances to take the tests so it's like an automatic A. The one paper we have, he graded very easy. And there was one quiz that was easy too. Don't read the text, you just have to look it up!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HIS111
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Very easy class. One 5 page term paper comparing 2 presidents, 17 chapter tests, 1 quiz on Fredrick Douglas, and a bunch of discussion boards. Test questions are essentially quotes out of the book. Don't bother reading the book, just use the search feature on the online text while taking it. Tests can be taken twice. Would recommend over in class.