Harold Tollefson - New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM

Professor: Harold Tollefson

Department: History

College: New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HIST102G
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This professor is so cool, I loved his enthusiasm, he was very sweet and likes to engage with the class beforehand about current events. You don't have to show up, all lectures were available online so you could look at them before an Exam or Quiz. Very cool guy.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HIST101
• 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:

Expert in the area, really good explaining. Gives extra credit and many chances to improve your grade.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HIST101G
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Amazing professor so passionate about the subject! The text book is never used . Attendance not mandatory but he gives extra credit sometimes to those who go. He shows a clip every lecture. Please answer his questions when hes making conversation! Only 4 assignments, so do good

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HIST101G
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Adorable and funny and talks to students as equal. Please answer him when he makes conversation

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HIST101G
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Professor Tollefson is a great history teacher and you can see he loves to teach it. His lectures are quick, funny, and give all and only the material needed for his midterms. He also ends each class with a video which made me want to go to lecture. Do not buy any of the books, and be aware he only has 4 grades total so do your best on them.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: HIST101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He doesn't post grades online which can be a little annoying. the tests are easy and he does a review the class before which really helps. his lectures are alright, there interesting and he sometimes has youtube breaks which are nice. I would take his class again because it was an easy A and i only showed up to class about 60% of the time.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HIST100
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Tollefson is just a great overall college professor! He will help you and is always accessible for his students! Mini video breaks, and constant corny jokes is what made me love him as a professor!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HIST101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He is the cutest old man I've ever met! He is very knowledgeable about history and nice. He has 2 midterms, 2 short papers, and one quiz throughout the class. For exams he gives you 2 options, 30 question exam or 10 questions with an essay. Has Youtube breaks. Don't buy the book. Uses outlines. Go to class because he doesn't use canvas much.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HIST101G
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

When taking notes, he let you know what to "highlight" or write down the key points of something. The practice exams were very helpful and prepared you for the actual exam. He is very knowledgeable about the topics and pulls from his research in Egypt. Great professor!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HIST101G
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Great class to learn. Amazing teaching methods mixing in funny stories and relation to modern media. Take notes, study them an hour before class, and this is an easy A.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HIST101G
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This class is not to difficult, make sure you come to class to get more information on the readings he assigns. You can tell he is passionate about history, shows videos & images! He is randomly funny which is entertaining because you do not expect it. Doesn't have a lot of work so makes grading easy and strict. Overall I would take another class!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HIST101G
• 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:

Would highly recommend taking any class from Tollefson. His lectures can be quite interesting and he his very humble when speaking to his students. Attendance isn't mandatory, but I recommend attending every class that you can because he does reward those who do. A great percentage of your grade will rely on how you do on his tests, so study.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HIST101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This class was an easy A class. However, you have to study. Otherwise, you will fail. Dr. Tollefson is also extremely nice to his students, and makes his lecture somewhat interesting.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HIST101
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He really is a great professor. When studying certain things, he offers up his own experience if he has been there (Egypt for example). His stories he tells are really funny too. His assignments are easy and the quizzes aren't hard at all. If you go to class and pay attention, you will pass.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: 101
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Tollefson was hilarious. Once in class he did turkish fight moves. Also he connects his lectures by using media clips from movies and SNL

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HIST101
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He was ok.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HIST101G
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He is the sweetest professor ever! Every class has video breaks, and he has funny personal stories he can relate to almost any subject! He really cares about his students and history, he's fantastic!

Rating # 18

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Dr. Tollefson is such an amazing professor who really cares about his students. I highly recommend taking his class because he is so passionate about the subject and makes learning fun. He's hilarious and the sweetest professor I have met here.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: HIST101
• 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:

He made the class go smoothly even though attendance wasn't counted I still went and received an A. Would highly recommend any classes with him to take both an easier semester and to have a couple of laughs in history.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HIST101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Such a very nice person and teacher. Really loves his job and and cares for the success of his students! Highly recommend any class offered by him!