Kyle Tusing - University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ

Professor: Kyle Tusing

Department: Communication

College: University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: COMM417
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

SO many readings. Class is only discussion posts, quizzes and one paper. Extremely harsh grader!!!! Don't take a class with him unless you HAVE to

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: COMM101
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This class was easy because I did all of the work and made sure not to miss lecture. HOWEVER! The course is graded on a few essays, 3 tests, and 6 "participation points". If you miss one, or get a bad grade you can do extra credit, but its better to just work hard.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: COMM101
• 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:

Do yourself a favor and take Tusing's class! Lecture was very interesting, his office hours were very helpful as well because he gives extra examples and makes sure you understand as much as possible. The exams aren't too bad if you take good notes and understand everything talked about in lecture and in the text. Extra credit really helped me out!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: COM101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

It's com101. If you show up to the lectures and complete the study guides, you will do well on the tests. Tusing is a great professor that goes over the material clearly and is very respectful to his students.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: COM101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great class; cool professor.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: COMM101
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

This class is difficult in the sense that it is very test heavy. Attendance doesn't matter. You take multiple surveys online for credit, there's two homework assignments, so try hard on those, and three tests. The final was open note which honestly saved me. If you want an A just make sure you study for the tests and take good notes.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: COMM101
• 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:

Tusing is a good professor. He doesn't take attendance but I wouldn't recommend only showing up on test days. He doesn't post the notes online so make a friend in class to get notes from or just go to class. His tests use examples from class and tend to be detailed. Definitely, skim the reading to get the full picture of what is taught.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: COM101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Most tests are open note so show up to class and take good notes! The tests are still super hard so take advantage of all extra credit opportunities, they count for a lot at the end of the semester

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: COM101
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Really make sure you go to class and take good notes as well as do the study guide. You'll pass every test if you do so cause the questions are basically word for word from the lecture and readings. The papers are super simple and as long as you answer the basic question you'll do well.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: COMM101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

You have to do well on the tests and papers. DO THE RESEARCH PARTICIPATION. It will bump you almost a whole letter grade if you do them all.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: COMM101
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I really loved tusing. Hes very smart and his lectures were never boring and he uses modern day examples to help you understand things more. I know many people who did awful in this class but they also didnt try at all. Dont take this for an easy a, but its not hard to get a B. Show up to class and take notes and youll be fine

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: COMM101
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Class is not mandatory BUT very recommended. He's funny, makes us laugh and makes the context easy to understand, He's very straight to the point, nothing is ever vague. The class is easy, 2 writing assignments, 3 test, 6 participation opportunities.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: COMM101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He made the lectures interesting by using humor and would incorporate examples that are relatable, or at least something which made it easy to understand the material. There aren't many thing's you're graded on 3 tests (300 points), 2 written homework assignments (100 points) and research participation (100 points) with a total of 500 points.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: COMM101
• 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:

Best prof ever! 3 tests, 2 homework assignments, and research participation. 6 credits of research got you a 100, but I did all 10 and got 20 extra credit points. Tests are really hard so go to class and take good notes. For the first time ever he made the last test open note, not sure if this is a continuous thing. Hilarious prof and loves comm.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: COM101
• 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:

Great professor. Keeps you engaged during lectures. 3 tests and 2 essays are the bulk of your grade

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: COM101
• 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:

Tusing is the best prof. I have had yet at the U of A. His lectures are interesting and I actually look forward to going to class. He has a great sense of humor and truly cares about the material and students' performance. I love his "no talking" rule - talking is too tolerated during lectures. Do what he asks of you and you'll get an A!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: COMM417
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

ONLINE COURSE. Assigned lectures, book chapter and supplemental readings were sometimes a lot to handle. You must go through the lectures, read the assigned book chapter and supplemental readings to get a good grade on quiz and discussions. Overall, great content. Lectures are very clear and easy to understand. Fair grader. Interesting course info

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: COMM417
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Took the online class, SUPER EASY however there is a lot of reading and you have to watch the lectures that is where he gets a lot of his quiz questions from. No final a quiz every week and one paper. Nice man

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: COMM101
• 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:

Great professor. He makes things very easy to understand and gives plenty of examples within the lecture to ensure comprehension. If you don't show up to class you will have to get your notes from a friend. So either show up to class or be that annoying student who emails everyone on the class list for the notes.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: COMM417
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Super easy. Quiz/ discussion every week and 1 paper worth 100. Looking for an easy A take him. A lot of reading and must actually watch his online discussions.