Allan Purcell - Austin Community College

Professor: Allan Purcell

Department: History

College: Austin Community College

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HIST1301012
• 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:

Worst Instructor you will ever deal with. He did not participate on blackboard and the test are crazy. He won't give you more than 70 in the second attempt.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HIST1302
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I would not recommend this class to anyone. I am an all A student and ended with a B in this course. The level of effort and study time does not reflect the grades in this class. There are only 4 tests and your entire grade comes from that. Not interesting at all and extremely hard. No extra credit. Do not take.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HIST1302
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

After reading several good reviews online I decided to take Professor Purcells class. I chose to withdraw not even 3 weeks in due to the nature of his incredibly biased lectures. He seems to be telling the story of america from an extremely biased and slightly racist perspective. i dont pay to hear about someones opinion of history...0/5 stars

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HIST1302
• 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:

This was the easiest and best history class I have ever taken. Prof is nice, clear cut and doesn't try to trick you. Each lecture slide corresponds to a question on the review which corresponds to a question on the test. As long as you know the slides (they aren't hard or long) you will pass just fine. Go to class, he doesn't post the slides

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HIST1302
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Good teacher :)

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: HIST1302
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He gives you the option of using an online textbook or buying an older version that you can find in paperback (which is the choice I recommend if you like having something physical in front of you). You have to keep up with the reading, but if you take notes according to the study guide and then study them the tests are pretty straightforward.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HIST1302
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

5 Test's worth 30 points each. To get an A you have to get an average of 24/30 on the tests and write the A level paper. So you can get a B on the tests, write the A level paper and get an A. Tests are super easy just do the reading, and the questions that go with it. This was the online class.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HIST1302
• 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:

I took the online 6-weeks summer class and overall I would highly recommend this course to anyone who is a looking to complete their U.S History credit. During the course you will have a test each week that will cover 4 chapters. The professor does provide an optional, but highly recommended reading guide that you can use to study.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HIST1302
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Took the summer 6-week online class. Its difficult trying to make time EVERY DAY to set aside 2 hours to read through the book and answer the study guide, but thats what you have to do. Fast-paced, so keep up by setting goals: complete 10 questions/day, then study that. Tests are not clear-cut, but the research paper isnt bad if you start early.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HIST1301
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took the online history 1301 in the spring. Try to get a 100 on the maps test because it will help you if you dont do well on the future tests. I would say avoid wasting time on the questions in blackboard and just do the practice tests and take notes and study off of those.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HIST1301
• 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:

I took the online course for Purcell. Probably the worst experience I've ever had for an online course. Even if you do read the book and do the notes, the test questions are extremely tricky and impossible to get right. The study guides he provides doesn't really help you during tests. He doesn't interact in blackboard at all. Avoid at all costs.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HIST1302
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

truly the worst professor i have taken at ACC. no chances to ask questions or discuss material. his tests are nonsensical and incredibly specific and answers cannot be found in notes, study materials, or practice quizzes, you are just expected to know it. if you want a professor with impossible tests and mildly racist lectures purcell is your guy

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HIST1302
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

It was all right. Theres an essay at the end of the online course, I tried very hard and het emailed me back 10 min after I sent it saying I got an A, so I'd say its lineant. Test are not super easy. I'd spend a lot of time reading the textbook and taking notes from it. Also a bunch of tests.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HIST1302
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Good professor with a passion to teach and very knowledgeable. Saying that you must go to class because he no longer posts his slides online. All test questions come from his slides but are worded to confuse you can be difficult at times. IN ORDER TO MAKE AN A YOU MUST READ 2 BOOKS AND DO 2 BOOK REPORTS. FOR A B YOU MUST DO ONE.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HIST1302
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Very good experience. I did the distance learning for history 1302. Follow the study guide & syllabus! Youll get a good grade :)

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HIST2341WWII
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Purcell is great. Pay attention to SPECIFIC details as the test questions are slightly tricky. You're allowed to retake the exams for a 70 if needed. Also you can take the tests in the testing center as well. Real chill guy. Interesting lectures. put in the effort and you'll do fine.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HIST1302
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

It's not an easy class. You will have to work for your grade. Prof Purcell is very nice and smart. His lectures are very interesting and informative. Come to class, take note, do the online tutorial and you be fine. 1 book review for a B & 2 for an A.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: HIST2341
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

A teacher like no other! You get the option to take the exams outside of class at the learning lab, which is really cool. Very info heavy tests though. Make sure to memorize each army leader and their roles. Take notes! He gives the answers in his lectures if you listen. Textbook is definitely good to have!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: HIST1301
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Class itself was not hard. Dr. Purcell is funny. His tests are terrible. I studied my butt off and ended up with a B. The test questions are weirdly worded and very confusing. It is very hard to make an A. But just take good notes and it is not hard to pass.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HIST1301
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

took online class. The study guides & tests are the same for the majority of the professors so it doesn't really matter who you take. Wished he would use blackboard and interact more. There's study guides online that will help you further. Do the test reviews/tutorial and you'll pass the test. Pretty easy.