Michael Harkins - Harper College

Professor: Michael Harkins

Department: TBD

College: Harper College

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HIS112
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Harkins is very intelligent when it comes to history and clearly is very passionate about the subject. The issue I had with his class was that his lectures were messy and hard to follow, and he would spend too much time on one thing. He also emphasizes military history a lot, but was overall helpful with our final paper.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HIST112
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This class was not hard at all. I found the lecture part really boring but he was also entertaining because he would act out what he was lecturing about. He gives you the key terms for the test and the essay questions to pick and prepare for before the tests which is also really nice. Take if you need the GenED credit!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HIST112001
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I normally dont leave ratings but professor Harkins was probably one of my favorite professors I have ever had in college so far! He tells his lectures like a story and makes them very entertaining! Take his class for sure you wont regret it!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HIS112
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Harkins is a great Professor. He is very, very knowledgeable on all things history and is super passionate. Every class is a lecture, and there is no information on the powerpoints (just key-words) so be prepared to take good notes. You are only graded by the tests and the final paper at the end of the year. Very nice man, super funny and helpful.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HIST101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Mr. Harkins is a great professor. No one can doubt his passion for teaching history. You can tell he really loves his job and cares for helping his students. He really knows everything when it comes to historical events, it's truly amazing. My favorite were his WW1 and WW2 classes. Really a great and respectable guy.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: HIST112
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Professor Hankins is amazing! I took his history class over the summer. Right away he tells you how he grades, what he is going to do to help you prepare for the test, and how he is going the break up the grading criteria. His lecture are amazing! He makes them interesting, will act parts out, and sometimes give you his opinion on the topic.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HST232
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This is an amazing class Prof Harkins is awesome and is so nice. He will do anything to help you out. Every class consists of 30 minutes of news then the rest is a lecture. This class has 3 tests and a large paper due at the end. This class is amazing and I would defiantly take Prof Harkins again.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HST231
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

His lectures are boring but he makes everything too east. You have only 3 tests that are written (2 essays) & he gives you the questions a week before the test to prepare. You have 1 final paper at the end of the semester which is split up into different questions & you turn 1 in every week for feedback, get A's on all of them you will get an A.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HIST281
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Mr. Harkins is hands down my most favorite and respected teacher as a student I have ever had. I look forward to taking more of his courses in the future.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HIST243
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Harkins is extremely knowledgeable about history. His lectures tend to be a little dry, which is unfortunate because of mandatory attendance. Overall he isn't too bad. Take his classes with caution... The only things he really grades are 3 exams worth 25% each in addition to a document case study also worth 25%. That's it.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HIS112
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Mr. Harkins is a great and passionate person, but he is a very hard grader. I took History 112 with him and he expected the work of a 200 or 300 level class. His tests are all based on memorization because they are written out; 20 terms and an essay. He is very particular so I do not recommend taking his class unless you're very good at history.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HIST112
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Harkins is one of those people that you see on National Geographic History TV show. He knows literally everything about History. The book is needed, if you don't buy it, you'll be in trouble. There is one Case Study project but he separates it into questions, one question is due per week. If you love History, take him!!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HST202
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Harkins should have spent his career in congress. His understanding of the political spectrum is amazing and he will take you on a journey during his lectures. He creates an atmosphere or paints a picture where you can flourish in this professional setting. Immerse yourself and enjoy the teachings from a gifted orator.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HIS112
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I took him for post civil war and i did not like it. First he gives you a package of two books that are so expensive that are ironically edited and written by him. Secondly he is a tough grader that literally trys and acts out his lecture likes its theatre. Not to mention the 15 page essay at the end of the semester.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HIST101
• 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:

Expected to learn about Post Civil War America to Present, however, by the end of the semester, we only rolled into the 1940's. While I don't hate Harkins as a person, he is not a good professor. His class is VERY book heavy. Don't expect to learn much in class, but attendance is required. If your into history, this is not the class for you.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HST243
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I usually never leave reviews but i feel obligated to leave one for Professor Harkins. He is absolutely amazing and really dives deep into the history. One of the best Professors i've ever had. The work load is extremely manageable and he is a very understanding person. Very fair grader and his lectures are actually really entertaining.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HST112
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is so passionate about history and when he lectures, he tells stories. The tests are split into 2 days. You have to write 20 terms and define them, then write an essay the next day. I'm a bad test taker but I did great on his tests. He truly cares about us and our grades, and not just for his class. We all need teachers like him. He's a blessing

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: HIS282
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Mr. Harkins is a fantastic teacher. He clearly loves history, and makes it come alive by showing you both the grand scale and the more personal view of people involved in the events. He has only one paper due for the semester. I know he LOVES when students talk to him outside of class about it. If you are a good student, he'll look out for you, too

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: HIST112
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Lecture only class. Can get boring but he tries to make it exciting. Acts out historic events. As he lectures, he tells you what will be on the exam. 3 exams and one 20 page case study. Very easy grader, very understanding, and a very nice man. Exams are very easy.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HST243
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Mr. Harkins is pretty much Indiana Jones mixed with the teacher from Ferris Buler's day off. He is an AMAZING professor and tells the most amazing stories about what you are learning about. His case study is a fun way to do homework because its spread out over the semester so its not too much work. Overall, he's a great teacher if you get work done