Joe Sutter - Tarrant County College (all), Fort Worth, TX

Professor: Joe Sutter

Department: Political Science

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

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: GOV2305
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

If you want to deeply understand Federal Government, Mr. Sutter is the man! His tests are exactly in the notes from the power-points. He does not assign homework, which is nice, but I would recommend studying for the pop quizzes. ( which are from the notes as well.) Mr. Sutter is a great man, he really has a passion for what he teaches!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: GOVT2305
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Basically write down everything from his lecture and study that. He uploads his lecture notes so it doesn't hurt to go over that. He gives a review guide for his exams, and if you got that down, you'll get an A. He gives pop quizzes so go to class for those. These quizzes count towards your exam, they only help you not hurt you. I loved the class.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: GOV2305
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This class has no daily work or homework. That is a huge plus to me. The only 4 grades you will have in that class will all 4 be exam grades. There are 4 exams and a final and the lowest exam grade is dropped. These exams are hard, but they are multiple choice and if you take good notes and study your reviews, you will pass them with relative ease.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: GOVT1
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Although he is a really tough professor, he is clear about what it takes to do well in this class. He puts his notes online after class but, I still recommend taking notes. I learned so much in this class. You have to use his reviews if you want to pass this class. I made a quizzlet review for his tests which helped me make an A in this class.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: GOVT2301
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I absolutely loved this professor. He was so funny, and always tried to add an extra flair to class with his humor. He is definitely tough, but he's friendly and always open for questions. Do the review and you'll do great on the exams. Do not be afraid to ask for clarification. Tests are pretty basic if you take good notes.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: GOVT1301
• Grade Received: D
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I'm currently taking this class, and I might as well just teach myself federal government. He goes through the power points so fast, you don't even know the right questions to ask or even what he's talking about. Everything I've learned I've had to gather pieces from the notes I was able to take. He's a really decent guy, just a very hard class.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: GOV2305
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Pop quizzes are worth 10 point per test(2) simple questions as long as you take notes. Lectures will run the entire time don't expect to be released early. Notes posted online are not very helpful, so it's important to take good notes during the lecture. Willing to answer questions you have after class. He will make you work for the grade.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: GOVT2305
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Textbook is not needed. Show up to every lecture for pop quizzes which are very easy. Review for test, do the review should get an A on the test.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: GOV2306
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This class is tough but certainly easy to pass. As long as you do the reviews for tests, study, and take good notes for the pop quiz you will be fine. Very nice professor and is very informative.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: 2305
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

You will either love him or hate him. Get ready to buckle down and work hard, though. To pass: read the notes, do the review, do the vocab terms - you don't really need the textbook. He is opinionated but you don't have to agree with him. Be polite. He really expects respect, phones are a no. He drops one test, but most people fail the first one.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: GOVT2305
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Sutter is a great professor. I've taken him twice. His tests are difficult but if you study the notes he posts online and the review questions you will pass! Show up to class and take notes because he gives pop quizzes at the end of lectures. Use note cards to study for tests. Don't need the book. He's funny here and there. Overall great professor

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: FEDERALGOVT
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He's a nice guy, but there is NO extra credit, and his tests are hard, and ask for details. I ended up dropping the class, because I never passed his exams, even when I would spend hours reviewing his review sheet(s), and notes. I wouldn't recommend this teacher if you don't already have a solid foundation of government.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: GOVT2305
• Grade Received: D+
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

The lectures are long, but they are okay. Tests are difficult. Be sure to study review and view questions from every angle possible.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: GOVT2306
• Grade Received: F
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He is a nice teacher, but his test is hard! He drop your lowest test, but there is no extra points. I made one 80 and some 50s and failed! I have to retake this class to graduate. :(

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: GOVT2106
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

If you're okay with being talked down to in lectures, by all means take this guy. He's condescending to everyone even if you work hard and lets his opinions color the lesson instead of teaching objectively. If you don't copy the powerpoint verbatim you won't pass tests because he never uses the book. If you miss a class you're screwed that unit.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: GOVT2305
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

incredible instructor. His tests are very challenging but, he has no problem helping you before the test. I went to his office almost every test day. He gives fairly easy pop quizes 2 times before each test. go over the study guide that he posts and take notes!

Rating # 17

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Tests are very easy if you study the review. Make sure to take notes but he does upload a version of the notes online.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: GOVT2305
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He isn't a great teacher, I almost failed his class, he will tell you to read the book, but it's completely unnecessary, just study the review, and his notes are online, and you should pass. Also he sometimes blazes through the notes, and you wont get everything written down, so I suggest bring a laptop to take notes.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: GOVT2305
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Sutter's class was so difficult. Don't take him! I studied hard, made flash cards, asked for help, and I still didn't pass a test. He gives reviews but they barely help. NO EXTRA CREDIT and no grades other than tests... and they are HARD. Not at all interested in the students, either. He doesn't get a good rating from me.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: GOVT2305
• 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:

Mr. Sutter was a awesome prof he is very clear with his lectures, you dont need a book to pass, take notes in class for the pop quizzes, and study the notes and review he gives you for the chapters.. EASYYYYY WORK!! GO TO CLASS AND PAY ATTENTION AND YOU WILL PASS.