Carl Malmquist - University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Professor: Carl Malmquist

Department: TBD

College: University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: SOC4142
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He strictly lectures, doesn't use any technology. His tests are very difficult but curved at the end. You must read the textbook. The information is quite interesting but it's easy to get bored during his lectures.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: SOC4149
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He is super vague in lecture. The tests are extremely tough and he grades on a curve: the mean of the class (usually between 50% and 65%) is put at a B. Please save yourself the hassle and do not take this course (and probably not the professor, either).

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: 4142
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He's tough. There is no denying that. BUT.. He is an amazing professor. The material we discussed was interesting and important. He knows his stuff and truly wants the students to know it too. He isn't about memorizing facts; you have to unpack the material and apply it. BEST professor I've had! I will be taking more of his classes!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: SOC4149
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Your entire grade is 3 tests, a grand total of 105 points. I've had single assignments worth more than what this class is which screws you when you answer his vague ?'s incorrectly. Avg test score is 60%. He has to curve the average score to a B or else everyone fails. He rambles on in lecture and you must remember every detail. Reading is a must.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: SOC4149
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I think that people are saying that he is hard because he really wants you to unpack cases, and think critically. He has an AMAZING background as a Forensic Psychiatrist,and I will be taking Juvenile law with him. Go to class, do all the readings, think outside the box, participate in class = A. But for some,I guess that's to much to ask..

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: SOC4149
• 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:

It's a very different change of pace than other professors nowadays. He is old fashioned and strictly does lecture. Be sure to take good notes during lecture since he'll always put some of each lecture on the test. It's hard though because grade is based on 3 tests. Just do better than the class average and you'll be fine!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: SOC4149
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Your entire grade is three tests, each with 35 multiple choice questions. Most people get a 22/35. Thus, he has to curve the average score to a B or else everyone fails. He rambles on in lecture and you must remember almost everything he says, even minute details. Reading is a must, and it is dense and complicated. Not worth my time.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: SOC4149
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Extremely difficult class. He lectures without any visual aids and they are hard to follow. Test questions are almost irrelevant to what we learned in class. Most questions are very specific reading material he does not talk about. Nice person, and definitely knows his stuff. Curves the class so the average test grade is a B since most people fail.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: SOC4149
• 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:

He's not boring if you're interested in the material. He's getting a little old and bumbling, which can be entertaining, but he really does know a lot and loves what he teaches. If you're pre-law, his exam questions are truly not that hard; they're similar to very easy LSAT questions. Don't worry, just don't blow off studying either.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: SOC4142
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Great easy A course

Rating # 11

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

he is a nice guy but his tests r way too difficult for what he talks about in class! they are very specific details...and for the amount of reading its impossible! I really like the subject matter, but the tests are ridiculous. plus, you only have 3, 35 question multi-choice exams, so no room for error!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: SOCKILL
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dry. Interesting at times. Tests are kinda hard

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: SOC4148
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

this guy is awesome! boring, but totally nice! he let me skip a test and take an old grade. he's sooooo cool! not a bad class either

Rating # 14

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

It's been years since I took the class, but it was packed full of facinating information. I have to admit he was a bit dry in his lectures and it is upon the student to independantly gain something from the course.

Rating # 15

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Got to take his class on homicide. Very interesting and knowledgable on the matter. If he didn't remind me of my grandpa I might be afraid of him.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: SOC4149
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

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