Donald Abbott - San Diego Mesa College

Professor: Donald Abbott

Department: TBD

College: San Diego Mesa College

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HIST105
• 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:

Not a great professor whatsoever. He likes to yell at students, scold them for the slightest reason, and refuses to answer questions related to the material.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HIST101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The best history class I have ever taken. He is well versed in history, and knows how to keep students engaged. As long as you read, pay attention, and take notes you will pass. I hope that I run into professors similar to him in the future.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HIS100
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Abbott is what I call the ideal history teacher. He doesn't stand up in front of the class and lecture your ear off. It is a seminar style class which isn't the easiest for most people, but if you just read and take notes like he tells you, you will pass. This by far is the best history course I have taken. Made me remember why I love history!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HIS101
• 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. Abbott is the best Professor I've ever had. Dr. Abbott is very professional and easy to understand. As long as you read the books, write out an outline, show up for class, and help in the presentation, you will find this his class is very rewarding.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: WH100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Abbott is very well learned in history. He is part of the "hard working and respect giving" generation and expects the same from his students. He teaches a seminar style class, meaning the students teach what they've learn from the reading assignments. There is definitely loads of reading, however, I learned more in this course than any other.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: HISTORY101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Abbott runs a tight ship. Although his History 101 Survey course was very tough, I found his class format to be more effective than traditional teach to test techniques. Overall I learned a lot in this course, and enjoyed the challenge.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HIST100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I loved this class. All you need to do is the homework to pass. There are lots of presentations but instead of them being stressful he makes them fun. I would definitely take this class again!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HISTORY100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Its an interesting class, however, this class is a lot of work and reading. Not for the lazy. You will definitely learn much about history from this class. Make sure you do your outlines and don't be late!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HIST100
• 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:

Excellent professor - one of the best I've ever had. There are no obtuse textbooks in this class; rather, he assigns three books that historians actually read. I have learned a great deal from Professor Abbott and this class, and will likely take future classes with him.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HIST101
• 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:

Good class. Learned a lot about history. I you want an A you actually have to do the outlines.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: WH100
• 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:

Dr Abbott is an amazing teacher that is very knowledgable and approachable, he is strict and requires a lot of work, but it is totally worth it!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HIST101
• 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:

This teacher's style is amazing. I am 58 years old and have never been a real history buff. Dr. Abbott kept us fully engaged week after week, I came away learning a whole lot about some of the periods I lived through. Strict? Yup!!! But well worth the effort.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: WORLDHISTORY1
• 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:

I took this guys class a year ago and learned more in a semester than I have in my whole lifetime, and I'm a big time history buff. Theres a lot of reading but its incredibly interesting so its not hard. just a great class.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: H101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

If you work hard A real learning experience .

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HIST101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Honestly, I was pissed when I first enrolled in this course without knowing what I got myself into. However, with the limited courses available I perservered as my pride would not let me fail this course. Put in the work and you can get an A, EASY. This course trained me well, every other course on Mesa was a breeze afterwards. Not for the lazy.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HIST101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Loved this class! Dr. Abbott teaches the class very differently, no textbooks but you read 4 books instead that are fascinating. Class isn't hard if you read and do the work, you will learn a lot!!! Highly recommend this class.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HIST105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Great class, great professor. Took West. Civ with Dr. Abbott and it was the hardest I worked for an A but I felt great about it. Be ready to work hard and talk in front of the class. He will teach you to be a better student which will help in any future classes. Read the materials and do the outlines. DON'T be late.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: WCIVI105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This will be one of the most grueling classes you'll ever take. He'll prepare you for upper level classes. Treats it like a seminar class, reading a lot and taking a lot of notes. You will do outlines and present them in class. The complaints on this professor are un-just. Students not willing to put the work into learning.BTW don't be late.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: HIST100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is up front about the amount of work. You'll learn through reading, and he will clarify (extensively most of the time) if you have a question or struggle with an idea you aren't clear on. Be prepared to read a LOT and take notes clearly/concisely. Great instructor. Also,no BS in class as he'll have none of it. Show him the respect he'll give you

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HIST100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

worst/hardest class ever! his amount of work is ridiculous! he doesnt help you out if you have any questions, rolls his eyes at students, ill give it to him that he doesnt put up with bs, but all i can say is goodluck