Abel Alves - Ball State University, Muncie, IN

Professor: Abel Alves

Department: History

College: Ball State University, Muncie, IN

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HIST151
• 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:

Dr. Alves was my favorite prof this semester. He is so caring and truly passionate about history. His lectures seem very long if you're tired. His tests are extremely easy if you study a little bit. Two papers and some tests but that's it. If you have to take Hist 151, TAKE HIM!!!!! He is an amazing professor and he cares about everyone in class.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HIST151
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is very passionate for what he teaches and learns everyones names. He is very knowledgable and will answer any questions you have.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HIST151
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Alves is the head of the history department, so prepare yourself for some extremely long and detailed lectures. Notes can be hard to keep up with because of how much detail he goes into. I would recommend Alves if you really love history and don't mind long, intense lectures but if you struggle to keep up you might want to stay away.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HIST151
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Class of 50 and knew all of our names, as well as cared about all of our opinions. Very interesting and knowledgeable, clearly passionate. Lectures could get long if tired or distracted. Tests aren't hard, but if you skip you will miss a lot. I don't use the book unless I do skip a class. Not too much work, only 2 papers of 2 pages long. TAKE HIM!!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HIST151
• 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:

Dr. Alves was an outstanding professor! He is very passionate about history! While he will often get sidetracked if asked a question, he makes sure to answer in depth! Tests are all True or False and are often pretty easy if you review. As long as you read the powerpoints and review, the class is very easy! TAKE HIM!!!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: HIST152
• 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 truly one of the best professors I've had at BSU. His lectures were always interesting, and Dr. Alves is really resourceful, providing music or showing literature/items relating to the topic. This was a class of of about 80 or so students, and Dr. Alves knew all of our names fast enough. He knows his history and does a great job teaching it.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HIST152
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Alves is incredibly intelligent and has lots of interesting historical tidbits to share. His lectures can get long if you aren't interested in the topic for that day. He gives lots of guidance when it comes to papers, quizzes, and exams. I was in a class of 70 students and I think he knew all of our names. Don't waste money on the textbook.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HIS150
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

While the class is very lecture heavy, Professor Alves knows how to make it fun. He goes above and beyond to get to know his students and is by far my favorite professor I've had here at Ball State.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HIST150
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Abel can throw a lot of information out that you have never thought about and he also seems to know something about everything, even little details, worth a good conversation for sure. Interesting online course - HIST150

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HIST150
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Incredibly intelligent guy, beyond qualified. Be warned though, he says A LOT, and very little of it is in his powerpoints, so listen closely! A lot of people say you can't pass without going to the study sessions, but I never went, and I managed a C+. The only grades are quizzes and tests, all True/False and essay questions.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HIS150
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Abel is the smartest man I know. He is really passionate and cares about his students. In a class of 200 people he still managed to know everyones name even if you had never participated in class. it is pretty hard, so attend class, take notes, and go to the study sessions you should pass. Also so the Pathways to successful learnings its worth 500.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HIST101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

All his tests are true and false, two of them have essays. They are really easy as long as you attend the classes

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HIS150
• 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:

Almost all of class was him lecturing, but I can genuinely say that these lectures were fascinating. He genuinely loves his jobs and his students. He even learned my name within the first few days of class (in a huge lecture hall). I got a 98% in the class and didn't read the textbook. But you absolutely have to go to class to pass the tests.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HIST150
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

If you love and value your education, do not take this class. His lectures are long and he rambles so much. The powerpoint notes are not helpful and are filled with unimportant material. I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND THIS CLASS AT ALL. SAVE YOUR GRADE! DROPPED THE CLASS THE THIRD DAY!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HIST445
• 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:

Dr. Alves is the man! He is an amazing prof and is by far the best I have had at Ball State. He is passionate about every subject covered in class and passes on that passion to his students. He assigns a ton of reading but its a 400-level class and you can get away without doing the majority of it. Take a class with him if you can; he's awesome!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HIST150
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Lectures were long but the man is brilliant. Always willing to answer questions and genuinely cares about his students and his class.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HIS150
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He has a great deal of knowledge about his subject. When he lectures, you can see the excitement in his eyes about the topic. He is a good teacher that goes in depth about the subject matter. It comes down to the student being interested to soak up all the material.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: HIST150
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Alves is one of the most intelligent people I've ever met & he really cares about his students & treats us respectfully. Your grade is 5 tests/quizzes & they are all true/false. Study up. His lectures get super boring unless you're really into history. He also never posts to Blackboard so you'll never be quite sure how you're doing.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: HIST150
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The lectures are long and he gives an incredible amount of information during them. Really try to pay attention/take good notes and you shouldn't have a problem with the class. He is ready to help and really into his subject, which is nice to see. Definitely would take again.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HIST 150
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Excellent professor!! He's friendly, interesting, and brilliant! His lectures do ramble but if you listen closely, take good notes, and ask clarification questions you should be fine. He makes a genuine attempt to learn as many names as possible even in a 200+ people lecture class. Book not necessary