H. Peter Krosby - University at Albany (SUNY Albany)

Professor: H. Peter Krosby

Department: TBD

College: University at Albany (SUNY Albany)

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HIST356
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Prof Krosby will make you work. Despite being discouraged and annoyed at him as a teacher for well over half of the first course, I ended up taking 2 courses by him. I realised that he's there to help you and is only so tough because he's dedicated to making sure his students actually learn something from his courses. One of my favourites.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: AHIS356
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Krosby assigns over 200 pages of reading a week and expects you to memorize every word. He only grades on a few things, and if you don't do exactly what he wants, you don't do well. He doesn't give any good feedback or help in office hours. You might think this is easy, but save yourself and take a different class.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: AHIS455
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Caring, super knowledgeable of history. Despite, his lecture style feels anchored in the college classrooms of 6 decades ago. Absolutely no visual aids, lectures consist of reading from prepared notes for whole class. Grading is simple, 4 single essay tests, study guides have 9 possible essay ?'s, test has 3, you answer 1. Not for visual learner

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: AHIS356
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I do believe he knows what he is talking about but teaching is not for everybody. this class was difficult for me because he does not use blackboard or any type of visuals/ technology (except videos) He just reads off a piece of paper for the whole class which made it hard to understand and absorb the info so i struggled a lot in this class.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: AHIS356
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

A genius but he's not the professor that you'll want if you like keep a decent GPA. He's incredibly tough and you'll have to read and watch at a rate of 2-3 hours a day's worth of material to pass.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: HIS356
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Krosby knows what he is talking about when it comes to WWII, but unfortunately the test expectations and amount of reading you have to do is heavy. He is very specific about dates needed to be included within your tests and if you don't use dates properly expect to fail. I took this class as an elective and was a complete mistake.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: AHIS288
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He shows a ton of videos in class. As long as you pay attention and remember dates you'll be fine, but he is a harsh grader if you don't have specifics. You don't really need to read all the articles and pages in the text book, but the WHO and WHEN is very important to him.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HIS390
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Just follow the syllabus. His course is not an easy A, you really have to work to earn the grade. That being said he is honest and straightforward, even though I am not a History major, his class was in the top 3 of my undergraduate career. Read the syllabus and only stay in the class if you are ready to make the time commitment to finish the work

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: AHIS356
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This dude obsesses over dates and tiny little details. If you write that the Japanese attacked Manchuria in 1931 you've earned yourself a C. If you write that it was in September of 1931 you've got a B. To get an A you better have the exact date, September 18, 1931. I don't mind knowing important dates, but he wants exact dates for EVERYTHING.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: AHIS356
• 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:

Fantastic professor, very nice and approachable. His work is tough but he wants you to learn and will do anything to make sure you pass his class if you put in the effort.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: AHIS356
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He grades very harshly and expects too much in depth knowledge of the ins and outs of WWII for an introductory class. The monotone and rambly lectures are pointless but mandatory (only allowed 5 absences). Grade is comprised of 4 tests (lowest grade is dropped) plus a paper that is worth 20% of the grade. Awful class, avoid at all costs!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HIS288
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

You definitely have to put in some effort to do well in his classes. He seems very strict and monotonous at first, but he's actually a really nice guy who wants his students to succeed.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: AHIS288
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Great Knowledge, and will enlighten you with first hand accounts of WW2. Witty, nice guy, VERY tough grader.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: AHIS356
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is tough, he expects nothing less but perfection.. BUT he is by far the best professor on campus. Ive never taken classes like his before.. he does his own research for the class. His lectures are incredibly interesting, the readings are great, and the exams are indeed based on the reading... so do the reading. Your in college, you should read

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: AHIS356
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He knows a lot but he's EXTREMELY TOUGH. Don't take it unless you can go into class already knowing everything.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: AHIS356
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Here's the rub: Smart man, but as a teacher? Not so great. He's a historian, not an educator. If you don't already know the material, steer clear; this is one of those "teach yourself" type of courses with zero involvement, and where you "just need to read the books". Also beware--the essay tests are only 30 minutes long, and he grades harshly.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: AHIS391
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great professor, nice( if you approach him) One of the coolest men I have ever spoken to. He is also loyal to you if you are to him, he will invite you to his classes and even give you LOR. He is a tough grader, you need to attend class and do the readings. WHat you put in is what you get.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: HIS131
• 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:

I couldn't understand him during lectures, even when I sat up front. The content is wonderful, but the lectures are long and incomprehensible. I ended up using outside sources along with my textbook as my teachers most of the time. I would not recommend this class to anyone who needs any visual aid or remotely engaging lecturers to learn.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: AHIS131
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is a very knowledgeable person, which can make the class interesting at times and when you go to talk to him he is genuinely a nice guy. However, he is difficult to understand, by how he speaks and with what he wants. It's clear what topics he focuses on the most, however if you don't answer the questions exactly how would, you won't do great.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HIS131
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

People whine about this class too much. If you do the reading he assigns and show up for lectures, you'll be fine. Don't take this class if you want an easy A. He's a cool guy, though, and most people don't realize you can just shoot him and email or visit him during office hours. Just talk to him if you have a problem.