Douglas Mikkelson - University of Hawaii at Hilo

Professor: Douglas Mikkelson

Department: TBD

College: University of Hawaii at Hilo

Rating # 1

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

As far as knowledge and insight go, Mikkelson is spot-on. As far as keeping the class engaged and interested goes, he could definitely use some work. He's very smart, but his lectures can be boring. He uses a ton of old videos from the History channel. He is not my favorite, but I've definitely had way worse.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HIST354
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Personally, my favorite Professor of the U.H. History Department. Possibly the closest most U.H. Hilo students would have to an Ivy League education, Professor Mikkelson's lectures are an abundance of information. Prepare for tangents if questions are asked, and for handouts dealing with dynasties and eras. Overall knowledgeable and genuine.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HIST323
• 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:

Dr. Mikkelson's class is one of the most frustrating classes I have ever taken. When he does lecture, which isn't often as he relies almost entirely on 20+ year old video content, he often repeats himself and talks himself into circles. This class is absolutely not worth taking. The research paper has ridiculous rules to it (eg no outside sources).

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HIST323
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The class is one big stroke to his ego. If you're willing to bend to his exact instructions and listen to a pointless ramble a few times a week then you'll do great. Attendance is unnecessary to get an A in the course since all the information is in the reading, but it's mandatory. He hates technology + he only lets you learn in the way he likes

Rating # 5

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Mikkelson can be hard to handle. Readings are assigned weekly either on the textbook or handouts which are crucial for his exams. Most of the time, instead of giving lectures he shows movies pertaining to the current topic which take up the whole class period. Besides that, Mikkelson is an insightful teacher and requires effort to get an A.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: HIST152
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Mikkelson is a great teacher, for upper level classes. HIST 152 seemed to be on the same level as another level 300 Anth Class I took. Heavy reading required: he will give out reading materials in addition to the textbook reading. Attendance is compulsory for class participation component. A LOT of movies. Not suitable for Level 100 imo

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HIST322
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Professor Mikkelson's teaching style exudes a rare intellectual quality, whereby granting students with a genuine education. Many history students often avoid taking his classes, however, they are, in essence, doing a disservice towards attaining a scholarly education. By far, the best graduate school prep instructor I ever had!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HIST322
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Professor Mikkelson's teaching style exudes a rare intellectual quality, whereby granting students with an exceptional ivy league education. Many history students often avoid taking his classes, however, they are, in essence, doing a disservice towards attaining a scholarly education. By far, the best graduate school prep instructor I ever had!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HIST101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He's a really good teacher. His lectures can be rather lengthy, but he does care and grades pretty fairly. He doesn't allow computers or phones at all. This is kind of a drawback but still I still like his class. Reading the book is imparative.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HIST322
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Excellent professor, expert in his fields took two courses and will take another when become available. Recommended for any student to broaden knowledge and learn European and Ancient history.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HIST341
• 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:

He's da bomb! Super knowledgeable! And he knows what he's talking about. If there's a question that he doesn't know the answer to, he'll be more than willing to look up an answer. Highly recommended professor.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HIST322
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

High textbook usage. He expects you to read quite a bit so be ready for that. Outline of his class: Tuesday-lecture, Thursday-biblical video. It was a little hard to stay awake for the videos. Also 25% attendance, 25% quizzes(every Tuesday), 25% research paper, 25% final (essay). Research paper was about 15 pages. Overall Doug was a good teacher.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HIST322
• 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:

Fantastic professor. You will learn a lot in Mikkelson's classes. Retention of knowledge and reasoning skills are vital.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HIST323
• 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:

Dr. Mikkelson is an exemplary professor. His lectures are at once interesting, informative, and illuminating. The man knows his stuff. There are several visual material presentations throughout the semester--They are on topic and expand upon the lectures. First rate class in all respects. Take the class, pay attention, and grow as a individual.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HIST1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Mikkelson is awesome! How does he remember all that stuff, esp. the dates?? Learned SO much from this class, I'm taking more for sure.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HIST152
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Super Smart! Knows his stuff and always asks for student input.. Exams were nightmares because it's always essays however he gives u the prompts a week before. he chooses a few to put on the exam..

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HIST343
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Mikkelson is a gift to UH Hilo. All of the commentary about him being boring is nonsense. If you want to know what Ivy education is like take his class. He is known as the running professor. Although it may seem like he is confused etc, trust me he is not. Additionally he is always willing to help students that care about his class

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: HIST151
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Lectures are boring. All you do is watch movies. You have to read or know your history in order to do good on the tests. I didn't go to class for the last 2 weeks and I still got an A on my final. Kind of a pointless class. Try to take it with someone else if possible.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: REL221
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

a very knowledgible prof and a good guy.At my graduation he walked over to me and told me how great I was to have in his class. The movies are a bad idea though. They take away from discussion time.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HIST341
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Nothing but movies and the tests are open book. Save the money and just buy the books and not take the class. Learned nothing from him