Ben Lohman - Orange Coast College

Professor: Ben Lohman

Department: TBD

College: Orange Coast College

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CMST180
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great professor, honestly one of the best at OCC. He's very clear on what he expects so really if you just do the assignments, you will pass.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CMST180
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Ben was a really funny professor. I had him during the switch from in person to online due to COVID-19, but he made the switch really easy. Tests are easy too. A lot of this class is common sense based. Highly recommend taking CMST 180 w Ben!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CMST180
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

great profesor

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CMSTA180
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Super awesome professor. Well organized. His tests are super fair. Read the book (which is interesting) and listen and take good notes in lecture and you'll easily pass. Offers some extra credit too! He's funny and his lectures are entertaining. 5 tests and one project. Take his class!!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CMSTA180
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Very smart guy. Impressive knowledge about current culture. Super stimulating and comedic lecture style. Would definitely take this class again, was everything I hoped it would be. Hes sassy to people who ask a lot of questions because this is a huge class.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CMST180
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

6 excused absences, don't talk in class, pretty hilarious and super up-to-date in pop culture, several easy exams if you pay attention in lecture, one project not difficult.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CMSTA110
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Took this class this fall semester and Lohman makes public speaking totally bearable. Like most people I have always hated giving speeches, but this class forces you to step out of your comfort zone. If you do the work and show up to most classes you will have no problem passing. Lohman is hilarious, one of the best professors I have had.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CMST180
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Slides go to fast, really clear on grading and what he thinks cheating is. Funny dry humor. Hates spoiler alerts. Be really great at notes! And write your name on extra credit for full credit. NOT a fan of questions during lectures.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CMST180
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I love the classroom environment Ben creates. It's definitely a lecture course (very little opportunity for student interaction) but there's still a sense of camaraderie within the room. Very nihilistic, in the best of ways. Also, extremely helpful and available for discussion/questions. 5 exams, 1 paper, no hw. DO THE EXTRA CREDIT. So worth it.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CMST180
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

One of the best professors I have ever seen. He is hilarious and I was always excited to go to his class. His tests are very simple as long as you attended the lectures and read over definitions you would get an easy A. He is also super clear in assignments and tells you exactly what you need to do.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CMSTA110
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This professor will make you stronger if you need help with public speaking. He is very strict and fair. He is no nonsense and has a great sense of humor. He will care more about you after you show him true effort in the class. Don't make dumb mistakes--he will remind you of what those are frequently so pay attention to every word he says.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: CMST180
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I LOVE Professor Lohman's class! He's hit that perfect balance between being an incredible teacher (explaining things well/easy to follow), comedic timing, and being an overall cool guy with interesting life experiences that add to the academic experience you get in this course. Taking another class of his this summer - I'm actually hyped!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: CMST240
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Lohman was awesome overall. Topics discussed in class are interesting and easy to follow along. Homework is pretty easy and some of it is done online. His grading criteria is clear and he gives great feedback. He is pretty funny and class goes by pretty fast. There is one group project that is fun to put together, also a paper.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CMST180
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This class should be a pretty easy A but I found it hard to get into the lecture/material. I feel like in general we learn more and retain more when we are allowed to interact and have discussions about the material. You aren't really even allowed to talk to him until after class. I'd also wish he'd make his power point available on canvas.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: CMST180
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Easy B, Hard A. It doesn't matter if you're one point from an A, he will not round up. Do the two extra credit opportunities, you will need it to get that A. I found his instructions and attitude to be rude at times. Overall funny and chill but, when giving instructions he will not care about your feelings. The videos shown were beyond boring.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CMSTA240
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Honestly an easy A. Theres a one week grace period for all assignments other than the group project. If you do the study guide provided for each test, youll pass the exams. Last 2 exams are open book. Multiple chances for extra credit. Did my meta assignment the night before and got an A. Show up to class because it reflects your grade.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: CMSTA110
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great Prof! Enjoyed his lectures immensely! Funny and witty, a true professor without a hidden agenda. Show up, write some speeches, get a good grade. I took this class over the summer session.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: CMST180
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Definitely a good and fun class. Would recommend Ben. He knows a lot about his field and I really enjoyed his class. Definitely an easy A if you come to class and listen and take notes, and reading through the chapters a bit for the exams will help as well.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: CMST180
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Got an A and didn't even take the final. He's a movie buff and has concise and easy to understand lectures. Take decent notes on his lectures and skim the book and you'll pass the tests.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: CMST240
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

WARNING: Group Project! If you end up with a lazy group, there goes your grade. You need to read the entire book and reread all the lectures to be able to get 90+ on the tests(the last 2 test are open book/note), read the chapters as soon as possible. I suggest doing the paper and meta assignment as soon as possible, they're due during finals so.