Paul Cooper - Sierra College, Rocklin, CA

Professor: Paul Cooper

Department: History

College: Sierra College, Rocklin, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HIST17AB
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I took Hist 17B online over summer. It was pretty easy! We watched videos and answered questions for our discussions. We had online quizzes that we had 2 chances to do and he made it really clear he wanted us to use our notes/book/lectures to answer them! I actually found history interesting!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HIST17B
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great professor, he really helped me out. Very organized class amazingly easy to find what you needed like assignments . Easy to reach too if I had a problem and sent him a message he responded very quickly. Keep up on your work and turn your assignments in on time and you will be fine.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HIST51
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Super world history class. He is knowledgeable, class is interesting, and grading is very fair. He has actually traveled around the world so he knows what he is talking about. As long as you do your work, you should be able to do well. I would definitely take him again and recommend this prof to anyone.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HIST4A
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Very fast to answer online questions. No essay, 4 quizzes, 8 discussions based on films. Don't need to buy textbook just look at his online lectures for quizzes. You get to take the quizzes twice and see which questions you got wrong and he is real generous on his make up work for the discussions although he does have late penalties.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HIST0022
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great instructor! His lectures are clear and easy to understand as long as you pay attention. Do not miss class and be sure to keep up with the weekly reading assignments. Has 4 quizzes which are not so bad since you can take them twice and you can see which answers you got wrong, focus on his lectures and you will be OK.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: HIST17A
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

4 quizzes, online video responses for discussions. This is an easy class to get an A in. He realizes its a requirement for bachelors and doesn't make you suffer. Very easy going and helpful. I'd suggest taking both his history classes to meet the BA/BS requirement.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HIST4A
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Took an online course. Lots of videos and even more reading. If youre a busy person looking to earn credits on your own time in your busy life, you might try another professor. He isnt terrible, just requires a lot of time. If you do ALL the reading and watch ALL the videos youll easily put in 10 hours a week.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HIST0017A
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I took this class online. There are 4 tests. The first one is easy but the other 3 are very difficult. Weekly discussion posts, he wants you to have footnotes a certain way and if they are not his way you get marked down points. You have to sign into Canvas 3 times or more each week on different days or else you will be considered absent.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HISTORY17A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He lectures a lot. No videos In class but tries to make it fun by joking. Very passionate about what he teaches. His exams are hard because you cant just google the questions (youll be lucky to find the answer to one question) but they are online so you can use notes/lectures

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HIST17A
• 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:

Great instructor! His lectures are clear and easy to understand as long as you pay attention. Do not miss class and be sure to keep up with the weekly reading assignments. Preparing for tests will take some time, focus on his lectures and you will be OK. I would and have taken this professor again.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HIST17B
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Cooper's eight week online class was pretty easy to get through, but I found it a bit dry. He assigns a lot of discussions that are based off of reading and video assignments. I personally enjoy history, so I found the course more palatable but I can see why others may find it boring. However, Professor Cooper is one of the better options!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HIST17B
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I took Cooper's 8 week online class this past spring. Class is definitely text heavy and requires a lot of attention. However, Cooper does a good job of providing a framework that keeps students on track. Just like any online class, it is important to keep yourself in check. It is very easy to fall behind!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HIST17B
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Good teacher, but is super picky on citing with discussion posts. 5-6 discussion post and 4 quizzes/tests. That's it. Missing anything affects your grade like crazy...

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HIST17AB
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I took Professor Cooper's online class. Not a boring class at all. The weekly discussions are on videos, tests are on his lectures. I never bought the main textbook. I only needed the California politics book. My only complaint is that Professor Cooper incorporates his own political ideas into his lectures, and it seems like he hates America.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HIST0017A
• 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:

Great online class I really enjoyed it and history was never a favorite of mine before! I found the material very interesting. Responds to my email very quickly. I highly recommend him!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HIST17B
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I take mostly online classes, and this is the best one I have had yet. This class is well-organized, and prof is very good at communicating with you through the semester. If you follow the clear criteria, you should be able to do a good job. If you need an online history, this prof is the one to take.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HIST0017B
• 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:

Overall his class is pretty easy, there are no major tests, just a quiz and a discussion for each section. But his grading was inconsistent. I was marked down on many occasions for incorrect grammar and spelling, which his lectures are filled with. Also when you take your quizzes he doesn't tell you what answers you got wrong.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: HIST50
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Paul doesn't really respond to e-mails, but when he does it's always very nice. The quizzes can be SUPER TRICKY so read carefully. In your discussion board posts, you MUST cite your sources properly. Each DB needs to be done by Tuesday after being given the prompt Sunday, but usually Monday, and 900 words MIN. Expect a lot of video watching too!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: H308
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Super class. He is knowledgeable, class is interesting, and grading is very fair. As long as you do your work, you should be able to do well. I would definitely take him again and recommend this prof to anyone.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HIST17AB
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

The best History professor ever! I took online class and it was a great experience and I am taking him again next semester. He is very helpful and wants you to succeed ! Just read his lecture notes and power points and you will be fine. I highly recommend him!!!