David Halahmy - Cypress College

Professor: David Halahmy

Department: TBD

College: Cypress College

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HIS110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great class, We had to go online and he made it so smooth. He also asked us for feedback as to what worked well. He replies to emails very fast, and made it a great class. You can see his passion even in his audio lectures. If you need to take an online class this is the one!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HIS110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great class professor is really passionate. But should get better at addressing students over certain things and not treating them as little middle school kids. We went from in class to online class and it was ridiculous he gave us 10x the work. Wouldnt take this class again. Beware he will yell at you in front like if u are a little kid

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HIS110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I am taking his course now, and I just want to say that he has been amazing moving his normal class to the online format in the middle of the semester. He put up great audio lectures, some fun you tube videos, and is honestly more responsive to emails then the online courses I have taken before. I miss his in person class, but learning a lot!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HIS111
• 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:

Always replies to emails quickly, and very organized lectures, easy to follow. Stays focused on the great events in history and shows how it all impacts us today. Good stuff.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HIS110
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took professor Halahmy's classes a few years ago before transferring to a university. I still reference his classes often for my schoolwork today, and in my personal life. His lectures are in-depth, concise, and presented almost like the telling of an oral-history instead of facts and figures. Class is very enjoyable, and he is fair and helpful!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: HIS111
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's honestly the best teacher I have EVER taken! Please take him. Just the way he lectures is so enticing and you will learn a lot. Take good notes, bc that's what his quizzes and tests will be on. He gives a list of topics he will test you on for the midterm & final, which makes it really easy. Quizzes arent hard either but you do have to study

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HIS110
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

David is a great professor I have ever taken. He is transparent about the syllabus and is always on top of things. He is funny and the way he story-tells about history always kept me engaged. You will have to take good notes, but he is also clear on what you should be taking notes on. Since he's such a great person, I'm taking HIS111 next semester.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HIS110
• 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:

Very upfront with students, he really wants you to pass his class, show up to class all the time, put in some work and he takes it into account. I would take his class just to learn history. If you are in need of a GE class, you will enjoy this one!! Yeah you do have to study to pass, but this is college

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HIS110
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Loved this class! Like everyone says, give a study guide, use it, it really helps. And show up to class, he basically outlines the essays for you before the exam. Show up, take good notes, really not to bad, plus just lots of fun!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HIST111C
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I usually get EASY A's in my GE classes but you definitely had to work for it in this class. Your notes are based on his lectures so if he talks too fast you have to go to office hours to get the info you missed. He gives you a study guide, but exams are free response and theres about 40 terms and 4 essay prompts you have to memorize (which is ALOT

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HIS111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Show up, go over the study guide and take notes. He reviews all the essay topics before the exam. No suprises.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HIS111
• 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:

Very clear on what you need to do to do well in the class. Looking forward to taking more classes with Prof. Halahmy. Not a histoy major, but learned so much a great course all the way around!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HIST165
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Had him for three classes. Histroy 110,111 and 165. Each class was a wonderful experiance. I easliy learned more in his three classes then all my other classes combined. Gives very clear instructions on how to do well in his course.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HIS110
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He should teach other teachers. He has every aspect of a great teacher. Caring, great lectures, fair to students. Must take prof at Cypress college!!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HIS110
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Not really a hard class as some say. He gives you a review sheet for the final and midterm and goes over it in class and during office hours. basically he tells you the answers for the exams before you take the test. Just put in a little effort. Plus his lectures are a lot of fun and he genuinely cares about the students :)

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HIS110
• 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:

He is a great professor if you show up to class everyday and take great notes, otherwise if you're like me and don't show up to class, you will be lost and fall behind real quick!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HIS110
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Man o man. David is one serious history professor. He loves his subject to the core and it shows in his lectures. However, I feel like for someone taking the class for credit towards GE's... this is way too into details. If you do not like history or have trouble memorizing, do not take him. You have to memorize the entire lecture from each class.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: HIS111
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Great class, not difficult, walks you through everything you need to know.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: HIS111
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

THIS IS THE BEST PROFESSOR I HAVE EVER TAKEN IN MY LIFE. This guy cares about what he teaches and even though it was a good amount of work, it was all worth it because he made the lectures interesting. I've taken 2 out of his 3 classes and thinking about taking his 3rd class just for fun lol.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HIST110
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great professor!! Straight forward with that he expects. A bit of intimidating study load for exams but teaches you the whole idea. Gives you terms ahead. Has 3 quizes and 1 in class essay final. He gives you lectures and it is up to you on taking good notes. Requires two books both essential to passing the final. Very open! Dont be afraid to ask!