Julio Borquez - University of Michigan - Dearborn, Dearborn, MI

Professor: Julio Borquez

Department: Political Science

College: University of Michigan - Dearborn, Dearborn, MI

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: POL328
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Borquez is a fantastic professor. He's very easy going but very knowledgeable. He won't bombard you with homework but you'll still learn a lot. He prints out notes each class ahead of time and passes them out and provides you with a study guide before the tests. 2 tests and 2 papers. Very caring and a great guy. I highly recommend taking him.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: POL101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

PROS: *Extremely funny individual *Class is two exams and two papers *You honestly don't need to buy the books CONS: *Staying awake during night lectures CONCLUSION: *The exams have 10 definitions (pick 8) and two essay questions so it's pretty straightforward. Make sure to stay ahead and organize your notes well.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: POL101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

A really good, smart and chill guy. He clearly explains what to do so if you work you will do well. The writings can get tough and you may feel lost on where to find informationnnn. Lectures boring. If you are mostly up to date on politics or find it interesting, this will be a piece of cake for you.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: POL101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

A good prof. Chill dude. 2 papers (around 7 pgs) on entire books. He does give instructions (specific tho). 2 exams (Basic terms to remember/ tough essay topics). Would recommend but be prepared for the long, boring, 3hr nightly class. Gives some notes b4 every class.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: POL300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Julio is a very lighthearted soul. He's very knowledgeable and insightful, and his classes are a joy to take. He prints out the notes for you, so don't bother with a laptop or a notebook. Follow him along & listen to what he says. Exams aren't hard, he gives a study guide. Start the paper early, it might take you a while to finish. Taking him again

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: POL300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Borquez is honestly one of the most kind and considerate professors I have ever had. He's very flexible about deadlines, very understanding and loves to crack jokes during his lectures. I highly recommend taking a course with him

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: POL101
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

2 papers, midterm, final. Get ready to read (3 books) and nightly lectures. Class participation and attendance counts. He prints lectures so laptop not necessary. Very good prof. Little corny, but kinda what makes him cool. Exams included 8 definitions and 3 essay questions.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: POLISCI101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Borquez is my favorite person ever. He is extremely knowledgeable and gives informative/interesting lectures. Very kind/considerate. Always has a smile on his face. Provides clear/interesting paper prompts and the exams are very straightforward. Super friendly/caring... truly unmatched by no other professor! Loved going to his class.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: POL300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Professor Borquez is great. There were 2 tests that were essay only, but he is very clear about the material covered prior to the exam, so if you study, you will pass. There was a term paper that does require some effort, but he walks you thru every step. And there were a few simple homework assignments. I would definitely take his class again.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: POL327
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Best Political Science professor at the University. Clearly explains grading criteria and course expectations. Grades very fairly and treats all of his students with great amounts of respect. I took him for POL 300 as well and the experience was fantastic. If you have the opportunity to take Professor Borquez do it, he is worth your time.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: POL300POL327
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Mixed feelings, but overall I had great experience and great grades in both his classes. His voice can put me to sleep and his lectures are a tad boring but his tests are easy. He gives you the questions beforehand and picks a couple for the exam. The POL 300 term project seems hard at first, but he helps you every step of the way. Easy grader.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: CRJ300
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Overall a really good professor. He is very knowledgeable. I really do not like Political Science but he helped you when in need. Really great person

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: POL329
• 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:

Professor Borquez was an amazing choice for me as I have a hard time paying attention to anything that isn't math or science. He kept class interesting and had very clear grading criteria. You write 2 papers and have 2 exams. The exams are all essay and he gives you five possible questions and he picks 3 out of the five. Easy A!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CRJ300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Borquez is a really nice guy and he really has a passion for politics. I took this class as CRJ 300, and I had a hard time trying to focus. He expects you to be up to date on everything and teaches this as a political science class. His lectures are long and boring but he's a nice guy. Grades harshly on assignments and exams. Wouldn't take it.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: POL300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Borquez is super cool and laid back. His attempts to be funny is actually quite funny. He lets you turn in the assignments when you want, and isn't cranky about it if you do. 2 exams, 1 term paper. "Those who stay will be champions."

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CRJ300
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Borquez is one of the best professors I have ever had. He is a very kind and down to earth professor who understands that we need leeway and extensions from time to time. For each exam he assigns, he gives a study guide first and chooses a few questions off the study guide for the exam. only problem is he takes 5-7 weeks to grade exams.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: POL329
• 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:

One of the best professors at the University, you learn all the material needed for the test by attending the class and reading the books. The tests are very reasonable and he helps the students succeed in the class.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: CRJ300
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Julio Borquez is a fantastic professor. I've had him twice now. He's very clear as to what he expects. His tests aren't overwhelming by any means, and almost all the material on them come strait from the handouts he gives you. He's very fair, and is worth taking if you're interested in political science.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: POL101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Very passionate about political science. 3 exams (he gives you a study guide) and a paper is what your grade consists of. Super laid back which makes the class enjoyable.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: POLISCI329
• 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:

Borquez is the man. Very easy grader, and a very easy course. 2 exams and 2 papers that were graded pretty easily and it the material was pretty interesting