Dean Ferguson - Texas A&M University at Kingsville

Professor: Dean Ferguson

Department: History

College: Texas A&M University at Kingsville

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HIST1301
• 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:

Professor Ferguson is a very funny teacher. Although I liked him as a person, I did not like this class or the way he taught. Questions in his test are hard to understand and the book is even more difficult when trying to learn. He is a tough grader and exams include essays where you have to use an unnecessary amount of documents from the textbook

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HIST1301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is a great professor , classes are really interesting but he is a tough grader test consist of essays usually around 2-4 pages. You need the book for the exams & you need to understand the material very very well to pass, I got an A in the class because I would take notes every class even on the smallest things. Would take again though

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HIST1301
• 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:

Ferguson was a very fun professor. To me, his class was simple as long as you showed up (attendance was taken daily) and take all the notes you can possible. Tests are lengthy, and all essay, but if you have your notes from class to look back on, tests are a breeze. The textbook is required and cheap because he is the author. Easy A with effort.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HIST2321
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Loved being in his class. Always some interesting things to share. Very engaging lectures. But as someone else already noted, his test are essay heavy, so you better pay attention and do the reading cause he will put you on the spot. I found him to be a great teacher. I'll be taking him again for HIST 2322 this Fall.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HIST1301
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He changed up his class this past semester and it was really enjoyable. No work besides exams, which we only had 4. Exams are half multiple choice half essay question from a chapter in his book. He teaches history in a way you wont see anywhere else. He teaches about how slavery impacted the creation of the US and how it still impacts us. Easy A.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: HIST1301
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Liked the professor BUT DON'T TAKE HIM! Class points were made up of papers and two online tests that were all essays. I am a strong writer and he gave me C's. I felt I did better than my grade reflected. I'm a 3.78 GPA student. I didn't agree with my final grade. I'm retaking the class with a different professor.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HIST1301
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great professor, but his class is hard work. The topics are very interesting, but if you don't like writing papers, stay away. His test were all essays and never multiple choice. His assignment outside of class take time..

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HIST1301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Took evening class for 3 hours. Lectures long and sort of interesting. Information from lecture is vitle for doing well in the course since he only had 2 exams. Had to read one book during and compare to movie and used another as a source of evidence for questions asked in class. Great professor, friendly and cares.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HIST1301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I had him for a night class and he gave out a few homework assignments. They were pretty easy. The only tests he ever gave were the midterm and the final. Pretty easy teacher.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: 1301
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I took an evening class. Lectured for 3 hours straight.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: 1301
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

great professor he makes history interesting and makes you get involved i had a great time in his class. Hardly ever gives assignments and there are only two test so take notes during his lectures because then you will be SOL for the exams other than that he reviews with you and you will be fine.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HIST1301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

One of the best teacher's I've ever had. Great professor always knew his info, not to mention he was really attractive. Intelligent man, when I had him he only had multiple choice tests. Take good notes and read the text pages he tells you to read.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HISTO1301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

this professor is freaking hard! never gives multiply choice exams! only essays! i don't recommend if you don't like to write.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HIST2321
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

A great, intelligent, kind professor! Class is lecture driven, so show up to class & take good notes. Final & midterm is all essay, so you really need to study. If you like writing, the tests will probably be easier. We had to write 2 book reviews, & create a powerpoint about any topic in world hist. to 1500, but no presenting it out loud.Take him!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HIST1301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Loved his class, made it so interesting.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HIST2321
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Ive taken two classes from ferguson, and he is one of my two favorite teachers. His classes are really interesting, the only problem is his tests are hard! If you dont enjoy writing, DO NOT TAKE HIS CLASS! I made an 86+ on every paper and ended up with c's in both classes. So if you're willing to put alot of effort into his class then take it.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HIST1301
• 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:

THIS CLASS WAS ONE OF MY FAVORITES. HE GAVE CURVES ON ALL THE TESTS ONLY IF HE SAW THAT YOU ATTEND CLASS REGULARLY AND ACTUALLY PAID ATTENTION IN CLASS. I NEVER LIKED HISTORY BUT HE MADE IT FUN TO GO TO CLASS. I WOULD RECOMMEND HIM TO ANYONE WHO NEEDS TO TAKE HISTORY. THERE IS NOT A BETTER HISTORY TEACHER AT TAMUK.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: HIST1301
• 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:

He was a good professor ... just take notes in class and the test will be easy and do all the journals because they will realy help your grade! I made an A in the class without much studying.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: HIST1301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Ferguson became one of my favorite professors, and I'm not even a liberal arts major. His lectures are fun an interesting and 90-95% of the tests come directly from the lecture, so don't miss class. Besides 3 tests the only assignment is online journals which do take a while but you only need to do 5 all semester. Take him if you get the chance.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: 13011302
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

highly knowledgable, willing to entertain new, coherant ideas