Stephen McDougal - University of Wisconsin - La Crosse, La Crosse, WI

Professor: Stephen McDougal

Department: Political Science

College: University of Wisconsin - La Crosse, La Crosse, WI

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: POL101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He gives you two extra credit papers. There are no tests, but there is a really big group project that accounts for most of your grade, but in groups of 10 or so and everybody I talked to got an A or A/B. 10 or so online quizzes, but get together with friends to do it and its a 100% every time. I would take this class again.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: POL101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I am an education major with no interest in government, so the class was extremely boring for me, however, Dr. McDougal is so sweet and a really nice guy. All quizzes online and only one exam is mandatory and it is a take home. You have to write two long group papers but you get to pick the topic so it is actually interesting! I would recommend!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: POL307
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

McDougal is good prof. Some of the topics he really flies through because he clearly understands what he's talking about. Attendance is not mandatory but it will help later when discussing in front of class for "small group projects". group projects are 1-3 people depending on class size reviewing an article. Reading is HW, Happy I took the class

Rating # 4

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

It was a pretty easy class. The lectures seem very long and boring, but he swears and stuff so that makes it better. The midterms are papers and you don't have to do them they are extra credit. Quizzes are all online and have multiple chances. Have a group research project all class long. It is easy but he is not totally clear on what he wants.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: 101
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

All quizzes and tests are online. Two tests are optional and can be done for extra credit, but the final is mandatory. you have to write 3 papers but 2 of them are group papers. Lectures can be boring but he doesn't care if you are on computer or phone. Also every quiz has multiple attempts.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: POL201
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

McDougal is super nice and a good guy. If you take POL 201 just know that you will get an "A" however there's a lot of time put in to the various online quizzes, 3 easy exams, and a few big projects. It's not difficult content but it's difficult to find motivation to get work done. About 90% of his lectures are irrelevant to his graded material...

Rating # 7

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

There are multiple quizzes that you take online and have unlimited time. Two extra credit exams and one mandatory final exam-all easy. Lectures are very boring and he hacks a lot which can be gross. Easy grader if you actually try on the exams. Easy A with little effort. Definitely take him.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: POL201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

McDougal is terrible. His lectures are boring and the material is pointless. The entire class is pointless. His directions for the Sub-Field project are incredibly unclear and hard to understand. I will never take another class with him. Avoid if possible. He is a genuine jerk. If you want to learn political science take Dr. Bigel

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: POL101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

One of the best professors La Crosse has. Very approachable. Will help you whenever you need. Knows his sh*t. Highly recommend

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: POL306
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

McDougal is a nice professor - always willing to look over drafts of assignments. Exams are take home. Did not learn a whole lot from lecture he tends to get off topic and ramble on. Also, you will get an A/B on every assignment no matter how much time you put into it.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: POL101201306
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Extremely intelligent guy. If you're not interested in Poly Sci his lectures can be a bit boring, but I really enjoyed his class. He knows not everyone loves the topic so he makes the tests and papers rather easy with clear references. Always approachable/emailable/callable, very nice, and ALWAYS urges you to think on your own. Highly recommended.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: POL201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

lectures are so boring and pointless. he takes attendance but you could miss most classes and do well in the class. take home essay exams and online quizzes. this semester he experimented with adding a 35pg project. hopefully he got rid of that because it was 50 pages total for the semester and class didn't count as writing emphasis.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: POL101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Very very smart man. Too smart. Knows everything about politics, very passionate about politics! Sometimes hard to understand because he speaks in such a formal register.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: POL101
• 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:

I LOVE THIS CLASS BECAUSE OF HIM. I would recommend taking this class with him. I really didn't like gov't in high school but I loved this class. Instead of saying America, he always said 'Merica. Easy Class, Loved IT!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: POL101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

you don't need to go to class..ever. everything is online and as long as you complete all the quizzes and two papers you will get at least an AB. He's so boring though

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: POL101
• 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:

I had him for national government. honestly one of the most intelligent person i have ever met. his lectures are kind of boring, but if you are interested in politics he should be able to hold your attention. pretty easy as long as you do your work. highly suggest.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: POL101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Lectures were super boring. there is only one test and its a take home test. you have 3 projets which are really easy. if you show up and do the work (which isnt hard) you'll get a A or AB

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: POL201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Lectures were so boring, but he is a good teacher and knows what he is talking about.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: POL101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

very unusual, easy AB or A in the class for sure if you just do the work,

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: POL101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Good teacher! Extra Credit wasn't hard, it really helps your grade. He was very helpful and knowledgeable. Went to him with outside of class questions and he always had helpful answers. Lecture was boring but still informative. Paper for final, optional extra credit mid-terms and no in class quizzes!