Richard Randall - Merced College, Merced, CA

Professor: Richard Randall

Department: Political Science

College: Merced College, Merced, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: POLSC1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

One of the best professors out there! Lectures are interesting and hilarious. I would definitively take him again. No assignments, no participation, no essays and no homework. Just 3-4 test including the final but can pass if you listen and attend every time. Easy A since (not sure if all) test score(s) can also be replaced by revel score(s).

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: POLSC1
• 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:

He was an amazing professor he really has a passion for politics and it shows through his teaching. He's very interactive with students, he answers any questions you may have. Your grade is based on exam scores, he gives hints to questions during lecture that's why it is important to show up. His lectures are interesting very informative.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: POLIS01A
• 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 Randall is one of my favorite professors ever! He makes the lectures interesting by adding his own personal take on the subject. I looked forward to going to class every single day. He hardly gives hw or assignments. The exams are easy if you are willing to study lecture notes and read the text. 10/10 recommend Randall

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: POLSC1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I received an A and I miss quite a few times this semester because of medical conditions. I also really didnt have to study for the exams since I knew a lot this material. Hes a very interesting professor but I would have liked him to be more tough and challenging since this is my major, but overall he is great.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: POLSC1
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Take his notes and read the book. His exams are not soley on his notes so I highly recommend the book. His lectures are interesting and his little life stories will always tie into what he is lecturing about. His exams are moderately hard but are somewhat very forgiving when it comes to extra credit points.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: POL101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Randall is terrific professor, he explains things thoroughly and gets the classes attention with his Life stories which somehow always fits the topic he is covering for the course. All in all you really learn something from his courses and hes super funny. Highly recommended.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: POSC01
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Took Randall over the summer for a compressed course, did not regret it. Colorful with language, funny and kept his lectures interesting. As long as you study the points he emphasizes the tests are a breeze.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: POLSC1
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Stories and lectures every day. Did the 8 weeks class. I only had 3 exams and no other assignments. He is one of the best professors out there. Attendance is not mandatory. He is very understanding and easy to work with. You must do all the online assignments and exams for him to replace one of your bad exams. He wont get to ur emails- not a techy

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: POLISCI1
• 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:

Easily the funniest teacher I've ever had. All you really have to do is write down what he stars on the board. It does help to write everything but isn't necessary. He does talk A LOT so if you have trouble listening for long periods of time, then he might not be for you. I didn't even get the book and I understood everything he talked about fine.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: POSC01
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great and funny professor. Takes off one of your worst test grades, stars everything that will be on test and overall an intelligent individual. A lot of lecturing but with the Randall stories, its quite interesting!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: POL1
• 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:

He is amazing. Easy A. he is so funny and you only take 3 test throughout the semester. no quizzes. i recommend taking him.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: POSC01
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

If you like stories, this is the class for you. He has hundreds of stories! He made Politics understandable and relatable to our everyday lives. He literally tells you whats on the test in the lectures so attendance is key, but won't kill you if you miss a day. And read the text, it definitely helps in the end.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: POLYSCIENCE15
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Professor Randall relates text to real life experience that he either experienced or what is going on in the news. He keeps your attention and makes you want to learn more on the subject.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: POSCO1
• 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:

Show up, put stars next to the ones that he does ( they will be on the test), and study a night or two before. You'll pass the class if not with an A than a high to mid B. (Text book only if you're a real perfectionist like me and want the A or A+.)

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: POSC01
• 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:

Very good professor. Makes classes and lectures very interesting and has a great sense of humor. Would highly recommend taking this class.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PSCI1201
• 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:

Great teacher, there is no homework or quizzes we only have about 2-3 tests throughout the semester. He lectures throughout the whole class and writes a lot of notes. He puts stars next to info that will be on the test, which makes the test super easy and if you happen to fail a test he drops your worst test grade at the end of the semester.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: POLSC1
• 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:

Easy class to pass, there's no homework, and you don't even need the book. Just show up and pay attention to the lectures. He will even put stars on the notes that are exact test questions. He is a good story teller and tries to make the lectures interesting by relating them to every day life. Would take classes with this professor again!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: POSC01
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He doesn't give homework or quizzes. Exams are based off of his lectures, but it is good to read the book.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: POLISCI1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

For someone who is a terrible test taker (me) it sucks that your whole grade is based off what was supposed to be 4 tests but now that we have 4 weeks left of the semester will seem like its only going to be 2 tests. There are no participation points, quizzes or homework. I think I would get an A if I had a test on his life.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: POLSCI1
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

No quizzes or homework, all of your grade is based on 3 tests. Good sense of humor, very nice guy