Kelly Patterson - Brigham Young University

Professor: Kelly Patterson

Department: TBD

College: Brigham Young University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ART130
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

You can tell she is super passionate about what she teaches. She is approachable and kind. I definitely had to try-hard-in this class, but since lectures were interesting ti wasn't so bad. If you work for your grade you will do fine.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: AHTG100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Professor Patterson is really nice and funny. He does his best to make the class entertaining. He is a good teacher. The class itself is pretty boring, but you have to take it so...

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: AHGT100
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This class is TOUGH! If you can take it at the SLC center, DO IT! I've only heard good things about doing it there and taking it on campus has the opposite reputation! I think he and the other professor are trying to work with the students more, at least, they gave us a couple of lifelines for the final. UTILIZE THE TA ROOM! Easiest way to study.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: AHGT100
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

American Heritage is pretty rough not gonna lie. Grades consisted of weekly online open-book quizzes, three essays, two midterms, one final, and lab/lecture participation and attendance. What killed my grade were the tests but he offers second chance grading for both midterms and an overall grade curve so it couldve been worse.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: AHTG100
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great professor, hard class. The TA lab saved my grade. I loved the second chance grading policy that he has.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: AHTG100
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Even though the lectures were very interesting and helped a ton when getting ready for taking the test, the amount of readings and homework is crazy, and the tests are hard. Get ready to stress about writing the perfect essay and to take weekly quizzes (even though they are open book some questions are extremely tricky). They curve the grade though

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: AH100
• 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 class is a beast no matter who you take it from but Dr. Patterson actually made me not want to miss lecture. His lectures are great and help you remember the material. He is also great one on one if you have academic or personal questions. He is so funny, engaging, and actually really sarcastic in lecture if you're into that.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: AHTG100
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Patterson is a funny guy and always makes lectures exciting. There is a lot of reading for this class and the exams can be tough if you don't prepare well. A lot also depends on your TA since there isn't a lot of one-on-one time with the Professor. I did poorly because I didn't keep up on readings (so word to the wise, don't be like me XD).

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: AHTG100
• 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:

Dr. Patterson was definitely one of my very favorite professors! American Heritage is a pretty hard course, but since you have to take it, take it from him! His lectures were hilarious. He used object lessons and was very passionate about the subject. He made things easy to understand. I will definitely be trying to take another course from him!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: AHTG100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

he was okay. nothing spectacular. American heritage is difficult no matter what and he explains things fairly well. AHTG is mostly graded by TAs so I never really got to know Patterson. He's lectures are interesting.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: AH100
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I love Professor Patterson as a lecturer. He makes it fun and entertaining. I like the way he presents things, and he emphasizes the things you need to know with his voice as he goes through his slide presentation. I strongly recommend going to the TA review room as often as possible though, they teach very simply the same concepts.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: AHTG100
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The tests can be difficult, but the amazing lectures and great examples he gives in class make it worth it. If you stay up to date on your readings the tests and quizzes become much easier. Overall, Patterson made a very insightful class with great energy.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: AMHER100
• 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 loved this class! It was a ton of work, but it was worth it. I learned tons and felt so accomplished. For sure stay on top of readings because getting behind will kill you. Dr. Patterson is an amazing professor! He makes lecture super entertaining and explains everything thoroughly. Tests are hard, but if you go to the review room you'll be fine.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: AH100
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Patterson is an amazing professor, and the lectures are great. His tests are ridiculously hard however. I thought everyone was exaggerating when they talked about this class. It makes me a little angry how hard the tests are. I studied for hrs, went to the study lab almost every day, went to the reviews, did the readings, and still bombed it.:(

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: AH100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Awesome professor. Makes lectures awesome. Class isn't great, but he is.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: POLI465
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This was an amazing class. I enjoyed every minutes of it. You can tell the he really cares about each student and goes out of his way to make sure you understand. He loves this class and I would recommend it to anyone. You'll pass this class, but even better, you will learn in a non-pressured way. This is the only time I have ever rated a professor

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: AH100
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

This is the best class I have ever taken! Professor Patterson is the best! Such a smart professor. And he's from Idaho, so that's awesome!!!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: AHTG100
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Patterson is incredible! American Heritage is just kind of a beast of a class. But Dr. Patterson is an incredible lecturer and makes the class so engaging. I would definitely recommend taking his class! The tests are crazy hard but the class was very inspirational.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: POLI461
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Kelly Patterson is one of the greatest professors I have ever had! He has a way of making the course material come alive in class, making it exciting for everyone. Additionally, he is one of the funniest guys you will ever find teaching a university lecture. Tough grader, but is more than willing to help students improve in his office hours.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: AMHTG100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I absolutely loved taking American Heritage from Dr. Patterson. He really was passionate about what he taught. There were certain lectures I would laugh so hard in. American Heritage really isn't that bad at all. Show up, pay attention, do the reading, and you'll be absolutely fine. The TA you get for this class also makes a huge difference.