Mark Van Ells - Queensborough Community College, Bayside, NY

Professor: Mark Van Ells

Department: History

College: Queensborough Community College, Bayside, NY

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HST128
• Grade Received: F
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

HE is an awesome professor, his lectures are easy to understand however HE IS VERY TOUGH AT GRADING HIS TESTS AND EXTRA CREDIT !!!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HI128
• 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:

I don't like history much to be honest, but prof Ells is a hilarious, passionate, and smart professor that I actually enjoyed learning history. His grading is very clear. No homework at all. 8 quizzes and 3 exams in total. He drops 2 quizzes. He tells students what's going to be on the test. You will pass if you go to class and listens his lectures

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: H128
• 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:

He is an amazing lecturer. His classes were 3 hours long and I never felt bored.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: H128
• 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:

He talk. ALOT. he does not know when to stop talking. His quizzes are fairly easy as long as you pay attention. I got As on everything but maybe its cuz I remembered most from high school. The materiel is very basic. If you took the regent and did fine on it youll do fine in his class as well

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HI127
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

What an AMAZING Professor. His lectures are very informative and organized. He makes sure to notify when there are quizzes, test or any changes. There were good amount of quizzes but he makes sure to give a quick review before it and does not put anything he didn't teach. Paying attention will benefit you. Plus, his lectures are not boring. GREAT!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: HI128
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Ellis is really funny and a great professor, he does give a lot of quizzes but drops the lowest 2 grades and are relatively easy if you just take notes, attendance is important. Textbook is free. Would take again. He's just very specific with his essay finals so take decent notes. easy grade if you pay attention

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HIST206
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is very very dedicated to the subject and always explains in depth of the topics. His quizzes are very specific so be sure to study constantly. He likes to show his pictures of his travels in Europe. Overall best history teacher Ive ever had

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HIST276
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Great professor that I have ever met such a liberal and a great teacher however his quizzes were hard to pass even the exams were tough though at least he taught me a lesson of things of how people came to the USA from different countries

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HI128
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I've had Prof. Mark for US history and even though it's a history class he's is not boring at all. There is a quiz for almost every week and its based on the last lecture. His exams are essay and he gives you the topic so u can prepare. He's really a simple and easy professor and he always trying to help you grade better. His textbook is online.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HIST128
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

You can tell that he enjoys what he teaches. He's been to some places he mentions in class and tells you what it looks like today. He doesn't write on the board but you can easily follow along and take notes. If you have questions, he gladly answers. His jokes are corny but you still manage to laugh. I definitely recommend and I'm not into history.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: H128
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

these bottom two reviews are bad-the class it too big for him not to "like you". the tests are like every history dept test, 3 blue book essays with the topic given to you prior, you can legit write your essay at home and rewrite it during the test, thats pretty easy. you take 8 multiple choice quizzes- he only 6 count. Just take good notes and win

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: H128
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He's a really nice and funny professor! He gives 1 quiz per week sometimes per 2 weeks but the quizzes are very easy and for the test, you have to fill in the blanks and write a paragraph. The only thing is you HAVE to take notes, he doesn't write much on the board, you will have to listen. Textbook is free online BTW

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HIS128
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Amazing professor! His lectures are long but very clear and concise! Take him!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HI128
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Take him!!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HI128
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

OMG I love him! He's really sweet and his quizzes and the midterm was super easy... that is, if you show up to class and study. To pass his class, I recommend flashcards of all the key terms and key people that he gives you on the chapter summaries. He also doesn't make you fall asleep in class because he'll go on a few tangents.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HI128
• 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:

By far one of the best professors at QCC. He is very dedicated, and actually cares, its unlikely you'll find a professor like this. Grades you, only based off 6 quizzes (3 book quizzes), a midterm, a final, and an easy essay. GREAT AND FUNNY MAN!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HI125
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I took him years ago and he was awesome. Very passionate and his enthusiasm helps you want to learn. He is very lecture heavy, but it's bearable. He's very clear and will explain into further detail if you don't understand something.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: H128
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

great professor i recommend him!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: HI181
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Van Ells is one of the best. He is able to inspire his students and his love for history really shows in each of his lectures. Attendance is very important, cause the lectures are of pretty decent substance, but they are very, very interesting. I suggest you record them 'cause he expects detailed answers on quizzes.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HI127
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Straight forward grader. Professor is very knowledgeable. He definitely knows his stuff. overall good professor!