Laurence Goines - Austin Community College

Professor: Laurence Goines

Department: TBD

College: Austin Community College

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HIST1301
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

LOVED this professor. If I could, I would take this class again. It was no blowoff, but I enjoyed every second in class. He is an amazing lecturer. Tells things like a story to where the information sticks better, and he is very funny/light-hearted. I am now taking another history class, but I miss Goines so much and wish it was him teaching it.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HIST1301
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Goines' tests were nearly impossible to get an A on. He has a short answer section that he never clarified how long or detailed the answers had to be. You must read the textbook to pass the tests even though his lectures are lengthy and packed with information. You have to know a lot of material so make sure you read.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HIST1301
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very passionate about subject. Only grades are 4 tests and 1 easy book review. Get ready to write a ton because lectures are only aided by pictures on a slideshow and you need to know all of the info covered for the tests' short answer questions. Good professor, just a lot to know in detail (no dates to memorize tho)

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HIST1301
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Goines is one of the most amazing professors Ive ever had. Ive hated history all of my life and I looked forward to going to his class everyday. His lectures are entertaining and keep you engaged. There are only 5 grades but the tests are straight from the lecture so if you take good notes and study well for the tests youll do well

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HIST1301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I just love Dr. Goines. His lectures are long but he is funny and really interesting. This was my favorite history class I have ever taken.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: HIST1301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This class was hard on its own. You have no options for extra credit. Tests are nothing like the study guide. No help at all. Although he responds to emails, the are so vague and confusing.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HIST1301
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

When I heard the whole class was just lectures I was super worried, but he is so good at making lectures super interesting! Definitely have to study hard for his tests and show up to class in order to get a good grade. Most interesting history class I've ever taken!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HIST1301
• Grade Received: C-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

The whole entire course was five tests that weren't very much like the study guide, and anytime he was emailed he gave a vague response that didn't answer what you asked. Extremely unclear in his syllabus, and you have to study for those tests or you will fail.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HIST1301
• 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:

His syllabus might seem strict but he is a very good guy and is willing to work with you. He responded very quickly to my emails and helped me alot

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HIST1301
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Was recommended to me by a friend who must not have taken his online class. Ridiculously hard, txtbk doesn't help, & study guides are long & unhelpful. Only grades are 5 tests & a paper & the only way to get A or B is to write the paper, but can only do so w certain test average. Do NOT recommend online; even for strong students. 1st C in college.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HIST1301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

My words of advice: Don't take his online class.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HIST1301
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Nice guy, good communication, but unless ur a history guru, DON'T TAKE ONLINE!!! The tests are crazy hard and the textbook is pretty much worthless because the answers in the book aren't all the same/in depth enough as on his tests. Hardest class I've taken in college because the amount of reading & researching is crazy. BE ready to STUDY & PRAY!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HIST1301
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

All around great professor, very passionate about what he teaches and wants students to succeed. Lectures like hes telling a story rather than lecturing, which makes it easy to pay attention and take notes. Tons of material is covered, but its interesting and isnt hard to keep up if you attend class. Grade is based on 4 tests and a book review.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HIST1301
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This professor is SUPER HARD for an online class. You need to know every aspect of each of the chapters to do well on the tests. Also, to get an A in the class you have to write an eight-page research paper but you have to qualify for it. To do that you can't make lower than an 80 on each test otherwise you can't qualify for the research paper.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HIST1301
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is my favorite ACC prof. Lectures are long but amazing. I'm surprised that people think this class is hard. Yes you have to go to class, but he is so interesting you will want to go. Just take good notes and let him know if you have a question. Tests are straight forward and mostly come from lectures. I made an A and just skimmed the book.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HIST1301
• Grade Received: C-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

PLEASE READ! My guy Patrick is a super cool dude. Im not too good at history in the first place but this class is DUMB hard and he teaches it as if we're all history majors. You HAVE to go to class, read the book and pray you know the right material. ALSO what doesn't help is the only grades in the class is the 4 HARD tests& vague book report.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HIST1301
• 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:

Taking this online and the only thing you have access to is the textbook and the test review questions. The only thing you are graded on is your 5 exams so if you want to make the grade in this class you have to make sure you pass the exams well. No power points or notes available so this class isn't for me. Its hard to just learn from a textbook.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: HIST1301
• 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 professor ever. I HATE history, but he made it interesting. Every class is a long lecture, but he tells it in story format. He is hilarious and nice... office hours help! I managed to write down every single word he said because he repeats absolutely everything. Tests are long, but verbatim his lectures. dont read the textbook

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: HIST1301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Overall, Professor Goines was a nice guy, but an extremely difficult teacher. Im a straight A student and I got a B in midst of doing everything I could to study/improve my understanding and grade. It was extremely frustrating and time consuming. His lectures were interesting, but often hard to follow while trying to take helpful notes.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HIST1301
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great professor, knowledgable/funny. Lectures take entire class time &are crucial to attend. Only 4 tests and 1 major paper. Worst part about his class is grading. Im an A student in hist and got a C. To get higher than a B, you must go to every class, read textbook &follow up w/ him after turning in major paper