Carl Watts - Grand Valley State University

Professor: Carl Watts

Department: TBD

College: Grand Valley State University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: POL401
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Watts is incredibly challenging and I would advise students that do not have to cross paths with him to avoid it due to the high level of rigor. For students that MUST take him, he is not as intimidating as he first appears. He recognizes honest effort in his courses and will assist you if you're willing to do the assigned reading.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: POL401
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

So far I'm only in week 2 of his 6 week online course and its TORTURE, aside from accountingmath courses, this is the worst class I've ever taken. The amount of work he expects is ludicrous. Also, if you ask him for clarity on anything, he'll just post the original directions. Terrible class and teacher. Do not take him unless you have no life.

Rating # 3

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:

Best prof. at gvsu. He can be pretty tough, but as long as you study for the exams you will do fine. Also had to write 2 papers in his class which were a breeze because he literally tells you exactly what to write in the paper. I am definitly not a history person but Carl Watts made history fun. This university needs more professors like him!!!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HST102
• 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:

ihe actually makes you think about what you are learning. i never read the text for this class, but i met with him if i needed to sort through an assignment. no, he's not scary or evil, and he will help you out if you go to his office hours. he's not impossible. i got an A-.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HST101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

No Comments

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: HST101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Def. hard, but informative. If u just DO WHAT HE SAYS, maybe its not soo bad. Really do the reading. Other than that, if u want a breeze class, try something else. This class gives a lot of clear informaion and several clear-cut assign./tests etc. Nice! His Brummie accent is funny ;)

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HST101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He has a high opinion of himself and I don't think he does care anymore. He hates what he's teaching and he hates being at GVSU. That's why this class isn't any fun. He's a good prof, but this class and this university isn't the place for him. He has the right attitude for Harvard, but they'd never hire him.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HIST101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

No Comments

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HST210
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very arrogant...stay clear...He thinks he's the best professor that has ever lived.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HST101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I don't think he knows much about what he's teaching. He seems to 'speculate' a lot.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HST210
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I was SO scared about taking his course but he really is my favorite professor so far at Grand Valley. It doesn't really matter what I write here because he is leaving anyway. I thought he was a rather good professor and I would take him again if he would still be teaching here :(

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HST102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Watts would be a great professor if he actually cared. Every time I asked him a question he acted like I was wasting his time. He is arrogant and has a great way of making students feel like they're inferior. It really seems like he doesn't want to be here anymore and takes it out on the students.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HST102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Intimidating at first. Threw a pencil at a sleeping student which was hilarious. tests=3papers and he tells you exactly what he wants in it. My last paper was 27 pages long and I still missed 3pts. Got a B+ which isfine by me. Final is tricky cuz because it is strictly essay but he grades decent for it.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HST102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He knows his stuff but his expectations are way too high for a 100 level course. I tried as hard as I could and still wasn't doing well. His tests are ridiculous. If I'd met him in any other situation I think I'd like him more.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HST365
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He provides with SO many readings and citation styles that research is a breeze. All it takes for the papers is to do a little of your own thinking and prodding and his grade curve will pull you at least a B. Funny guy, even though he can be harsh in his grading comments on his paper. I got a "Dreadful" and still got a B in the class.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HST102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I am used to difficult professors and this isn't a difficult class, but it seems like Watts doesn't know what he wants sometimes. I asked him about an assignment, wrote what he told me and still barely passed the assignment. I also agree with that the person who said that he needs to rethink the validity of his tests.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HST210
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I'm not glad he's leaving. It's profs. like Watts that make GV great. He doesn't just tell students the answers. He expects them to think for themselves. He challenges students to improve their critical thinking and writing skills. This is lacking in local education. If he leaves, GV will lose a valuable asset.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: HST102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This may sound mean, but I'm glad he is leaving soon.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: HST365
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is very smart and teaches well. He is a very tough grader but his grading curve makes it easy to get a B or higher in the class. The main problem I had was his tendency to point out how bad someone did on something to the entire class. That can be be done privately, or in a way that makes the students feel less attacked.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HST102
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Watts was by far my favorite professor this semester. His class is very educational, in several ways. You learn so much more than dates and names, you learn WHY things happened. He is very clear about his expectations, and he can be very funny. Challenging class, but I recommend it. Thank you Prfessor Watts!!!!