Ralph Morris - Merced College, Merced, CA

Professor: Ralph Morris

Department: Political Science

College: Merced College, Merced, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: POLISCI01
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Morris was the best professor I had. He is hilarious and incites discussion that actually has a point and challenges your beliefs. He made political science a subject I loved & I am currently taking him again. Little homework that is straightforward. No MLA/citations. Answer fully and you get credit. Notecards for exams & study guides :)

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HIST17A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Worst teacher ever regret taking hinlm, ? Merced college should fire him if they care about student success. I had a study partner all semester and it didnt even help. Horrible teacher I would read book and notes, but he would claim that his opinion is right and not the book. He humiliates and literally mocked the class, please dont mistake I did.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: POLISCI01
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Worst professor i've ever had. Don't expect any opportunity for extra credit. Or for a professor that somewhat cares. Extremely tough grader, and his questions on his tests are ridiculous. He expects you to remember every word he lectures on which are mostly his opinions.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: POSC01
• Grade Received: F
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

he don't take the attendance and don't give us the extra credit for attendance. you can ditch the class if you want, but you cannot get the lecture at all. and prof. M don't write the important things in the white board nor lecture slide, and he don't even give us any hand out. Moreover, he gives us very hard essay, which may spend a lot of time.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: POSC01
• Grade Received: Audit/No Grade
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Out of all of the classes taken in the past 3 years, this one was the worst and the only one I've ever had to drop. Luckily I dropped early enough to not get a W. Wanted a big essay the second week of class due the next meeting, assuming everyone already had the book and read most of it. Just don't even waste your time with this class if possible.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: POSC01
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Amazing and funny professor. Four exams which are multiple choice with an essay question but gives a study guide and allows a notecard to use which I suggest to write down information to help with the essay questions. Only three homework assignment and the four quizzes are true or false. Read the book and attend all his lectures to pass this class.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: POSC01
• Grade Received: C-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I was very excited to learn about American Politics until I had Professor Morris! You have to talk during class discussions about your opinion and what not and apparently I was the only one with Conservative views so good luck if you don't think exactly the way he wants you to! Also he tests you on things that are his opinion not actual facts..

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: POSC01
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Was only in the class for the first few weeks. So far he assigned critical thinking essays and expected it to be done by the next meeting. Assumes you know what you are supposed to be reading in the book. Overall grade made up mainly by exams which are not multiple choice and have nothing to do with lectures. Do not take this class with full units.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HIST17A
• Grade Received: C-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

If history is not your thing I do not recommend. Expects too much. No homework so grade depends on your tests and random pop quizzes. Study guide is NO help. Not helpful, hard to get ahold of, does not interact with students just talks. But he is a funny guy and laid back, as someone who does not like history? not a good professor.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: POLISCI01
• Grade Received: F
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

The teachers management of students discussions of controversial issues was distracting from the main objectives in the lesson and made it hard to follow his class lectures. Most of the other students dropped the class before the "withdrawal" date. Mr. Morris gave almost no feedback after giving a low score even when I asked him for input.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: POSC1
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

It really sucks my GPA dropped taking this class because even though outside of my major I really enjoyed it. READ, READ, READ. I wish I read the book more because the tests are pretty tough. Overall, awesome teacher, very funny and great guy all around.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HIST17A
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Lectures are great, very knowledgeable, funny at times, Great professor.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: POLIS1
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher. I always looked forward to his class. You have to attend his lectures to do well because his tests rely a lot on what is talked about in class. Mr. Morris is also respectful of all differing opinions about politics. I changed majors cause of him and now am at UCSB majoring in political science and may become a lawyer.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: POLISCI01
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Amazing professor. Really knows what he is talking about. There are only 4 exams and 3 or 4 quizzes throughout the semester which means if you don't do well on one of them, you don't have much to do to make it up. Make sure to read the text book.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HIST17A
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Tells great stories about historical people. Tests are hard but gives you a study guide. Need to go to class to do well . At least he won't put you to sleep.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: POLISCI1
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Love Mr. Morris. I can honestly say I looked forward to his lectures. He was very fair on political issues and presented both sides. Likes lots of discussion. Study guide, some easy quizzes and 4 exams. No problema. He hates cell phones and can't miss too many classes or he will drop you.

Rating # 17

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:

Had him for political science and history. Funny, smart. A great guy. Go to his office hours and he will help you. Gives good study guide and extra credit. One of the best at Merced. Go to class.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: POLIS1
• Grade Received: D
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

In his lectures he is very hands down and knows what he is talking about and his lectures were interesting but I will never take him again

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: POLIS1
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Morris a person of very high caliber. An intellectual mind, not easily perturbed by primitive ideology. An underrated teacher who has devoted his life to political knowledge and endeavor. Many students detest Morris, but make no mistake those who do, are extremely lazy and honestly should not pursue a college education.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: POLIS1
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I think everybody said it already pretty much, he is arrogant, he knows he's a tough teacher and seems to take pleasure in that, long lectures, not helpful, knows his subject matter.