Beth Olson - University of Houston

Professor: Beth Olson

Department: TBD

College: University of Houston

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: COM1301
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

3 exams in CASA, 12 chapter reading quizzes she splits them up 4 chapters per exam, one field project. Exams are really hard you just have to read A LOT and I'm usually an A student.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: COM1301
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

The class was literally an easy A. You get one field project and throughout the semester you get about 4 quizzes due each month at your own pace. I'd definitely take it again it was a relief to deal with compared to all my other classes.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: COM1301
• 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:

Literally one field project paper and 3 tests for the whole semester. Plus she has like 3 extra credit opportunities. Easy A and if you have any questions she responds to her e-mail very fast.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: COMM1301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This woman does not know how to write tests. You don't get feedback on your tests, meaning you never get to see where your answers were wrong. She doesn't share that information with you. She will deduct marks for answers you mark as right on the test. Please do not take her because she will ruin your GPA. I'm transferring schools because of her.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: COMM1301
• 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:

She only has a few grades so you have to do good on the tests but if you read the textbook then you'll honestly be fine. A lot of the questions are straight out of the readings. You have room to move at your own pace and she had a few extra credit opportunities as well.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: COMM1301
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Very easy class.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: COMM1301
• 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:

You definitely need the textbook. This was an interesting class to take. I recommend it! However, please note that if you are taking it online, you still need to go to campus for tests. I think there is a way to take the tests remotely if you absolutely have to, but it costs extra.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: COMM3372
• 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:

Her class is entirely research study based so if you miss a class, you probably won't understand the material. You're expected to read before every class. Sometimes her folders will be disorganized but she does put everything you need where they should be. Make sure you read the research for the weekly quizzes. It can be an easy A if you read.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: COMM1301
• 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:

Manageable class. will have to study for exams. Overall she is very good and caring and is very quick to respond to problems. 3 exams no final, one big project, and many quizzes

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: COMM1301
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

She's awesome and answers every email very thoroughly. Class is manageable, but the tests you actually have to study for

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: COMM1301
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I took this class online and it's very manageable and an easy A. After you take the quizzes take a picture so you can study the questions and answers!! Those questions are always on the test. Study her power points as well for the reviews.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: COM1301
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Great prof, very easy class!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: COM1301
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

The class itself is very easy. I took the class online, but never watched a lecture. Tests are kind of hard because they are 100 questions each. Field project easy.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: COMM1301
• 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:

Three grades total... 2 test and 1 field project. Test material all comes from powerpoint slides/book. Field project was rather easy, I made a 90 and waited til the last minute. Online lectures are semi interesting (could have been worse). She gave 3 or 4 opportunities for extra credit, with all the extra credit it brought my final grade to an A.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: COMM1301
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Easy class. However, since it's online, that can pose some problems. For me, I was never able to access her video lectures. But the test is straight from the book and lectures, and I was able to get by through just reading the book. She offers a couple opportunities of extra credit throughout the semester. The pace of the class is super slow.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: COM1301
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

DO NOT, whatever you do, take her. You must MEMORIZE all charts and rankings. Memorize every sentence in the text. No need to watch lectures, she won't test you on them. If you screw up one test, forget getting a good grade. 280 points for two 100-question-tests (100 pts/test) and 1 paper (80 pts)+10 extra credit. A 261 is an A. Good luck.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: COM1301
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Here is the thing about this professor. If you have signed up for a class with her than do not be worried. I made an A in the course without really trying too hard to make an A. I only watched the lectures and I seemed to do well enough on the tests. With that said if you can avoid taking her do it at all costs.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: COM1301
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Would not recommend to take her. Not that many assignments to have chances on increasing your grade. You have to make sure you do good on both exams and the field project. Her exams have nothing to do with the review; you need to memorize 7 whole chapters each exam to do good as well use quizlet for sure. Exams are worded tough.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: COMM1301
• Grade Received: D
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I would NOT recommend this class. There are only 3 grades total. 2 tests and 1 essay. If you fail a test it is practically impossible to fix your grade. 5 points of extra credit is given at the very end of the course. Do not take this professor if you need this course.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: COMM1301
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

She only has three grades; two 100 question tests and a field project. The criteria is very straight forward. Her reviews are long, but have everything you need. And the tests are easy if you study with the Quizlet. She gives extra credit chances. You won't have to dedicate a lot of time to her course to pass or get a good grade.