Deborah Moreno - Folsom Lake College

Professor: Deborah Moreno

Department: TBD

College: Folsom Lake College

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HIST310
• 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:

This is the most unorganized professor I have ever had the misfortune of having. She doesn't even have canvas, and sometimes there will be eight handouts for one class session. We're currently halfway through the semester and just last week she finally taught us how to calculate our own grade.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HIST311
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Mostly you watch videos in this class. Very little lecture. Just when you think you cant read anymore you get 5 more handouts each class to read that will be on exams and quizzes. If you love/know a lot about history this class is fine for you. You have to be self motivated she does not care if you havent gone over it in class its still on exam

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HIST310
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

You basically teach yourself in this class due to the fact that all she tells you to do is, read the textbook and youll know! Her lectures dont really go over the stuff that will be on the tests/quizzes. She talks really fast which makes it hard to take notes. (If you are dyslexic, like me, I do not recommend because it was extremely difficult)

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HIST310
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Not enough space. Read whole textbook 100%. Awful lecture, nothing is emphasized. Awful studying since nothing is emphasized. Read whole text+too many small font papers. Terrible tests, doesn't cover class, 1/4 chance at essay question. Project unrelated to class, takes too much class time. Poor work ethics, doesn't know own syllabus. Don't do it.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HIST310
• Grade Received: INC
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Literally awful. I had so much anxiety in this class. All she does is talk randomly about stuff that wont even be on the test. Half of the things she says we dont even have to remember, and then she just puts up some old documentary for us to watch. You basically teach yourself. No reminders, no online grading posted - nothing. Id rather not!!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: HIS312
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Her lectures are the worst and all she does is make weird hand gestures. They have NO structure making it impossible to follow along. I love taking notes and she made it nearly impossible to even take anything away from what she was saying. You are required to teach yourself because almost nothing she goes over in class actually ends up on a test.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HIS312
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She's a sweet lady, but her lectures only graze the material you'll find on the test. Prepare to do a lot of reading and independent studying on what you'll be learning about. Keep track of your old essays and test scores too, because you will actually have to calculate your grade in the class by yourself.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HIST313
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Took her course 2 years ago but it wasn't bad. Take notes during lecture and study regularly. Lectures are basically the textbook. Hints at which handouts to pay attention to for the exam. Lets you pick your research topic, put in time & effort. Could've been like a 15 min group presentation but everyone chose to do their own 10 min presentation.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HIST312
• 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:

I would NOT suggest taking Moreno's class if you are not a HIST major OR if you are taking a full load of classes. Tests and quizzes only cover a small percentage of what you have read/listened to in lecture. Tricky test questions. Expects you to form study groups outside of class to master material. Nice lady, just not what I want in a professor.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HIST312
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Do you like clearly organized and well delivered lectures which go over material relevant to what you will be graded on? Yeah? Then don't take her classes. Ever. She is terrible at her job and relies on the students going outside of her classroom just to learn the material. Horrible attitude. Learned nothing from her. Do. Not. Take. Her. Class.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HIST331
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Morenos class was one of the best classes I have ever taken. She is very clear when lecturing and always answers questions with detail. As long as you pay attention in class, do your work, and study notes/readings (which is not hard if you are interested in the subject) then you will do well on quizzes and tests.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HIST313
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Honestly, the other people leaving reviews for Moreno are just stupid. The grading curve is very generous, as you only need a 60% to pass and she offers 5% extra credit (that's half a letter grade!). Pay attention in lecture, put in the time on your project/final paper and do the extra credit and you'll do just fine.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HIST313
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

She put almost no work into that class. She maybe talked for half the class and then we would watch a documentary. Heavily put her beliefs into her teaching. Also only talked about the progressive stuff from an era and left us to read about the rest and put stuff we had never seen on the test. Also never put the grades up online. Very frustrating.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HIS312
• 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:

I have taken Prof. Moreno for two semesters now. She puts a lot of thought into her lectures, and being in her class has given me a true appreciation for history. It is a difficult class, with lots of reading and a 5-6 page research paper, but in my opinion it was definitely worth the effort.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HIST313
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Hardest class ever. Heavy lectures every time (w/o powerpoint, be ready to listen carefully). Graded on a few incredibly hard quizzes and tests (multiple choice and essay questions)+super long analytical research paper. She graded quizzes immediately but won't give you your essay back until the very last day. Heavy readings. Don't miss class!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HIST312
• Grade Received: INC
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Debbie is one of the worst teachers I've ever had. It's ear impossible to tell which information you'll be tested on because of the sheer volume of reading lectures handouts and student presentations you call be tested on. She does not provide helpful study guides. Your only hope is forming study groups if you want to survive & Her lectures kill.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HIST313
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This is the worst class I have ever taken. I had multiple people warn me the class was awfull, but I took it anyways due to it fit my scedule.(regretting it) she talks about what she wants and tests that way to. I always take full time semesters and her class had me overwelmed all semester .Take another hist 313 class. You will tank me later

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: HIST312
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I passed my previous Hist class with an A. It wasn't that I didn't understand history. HER TESTS ARE TRICK QUESTION TESTS. yup, you'll get a lot of answers that say both A & B , all of the above, or both C & D making it extremely difficult to be 100% with ANYTHING! I don't understand how trick questions help your students!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: HIS312
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Very sweet lady unless you do something to make her upset In class is documentaries and lectures the whole time, and she expects you to take thorough notes

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HIS312
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

As a person I think shes great, as a professor not so much. Im a 4.0 student and have a C so far in this class (mid semester). NO STUDY GUIDE. Doesnt even let you know what the focus should be on. So its up to you to read all three chapters, study movie notes, and lecture notes all for a 10 question quiz. ESSAY style midterms also ! heads up!