David Gibbs - University of Arizona

Professor: David Gibbs

Department: TBD

College: University of Arizona

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HIST450
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is a very disciplined professor, calls out students who are one minute late, which is unnecessary. He is very enthusiastic about the subject, but his bias is very clear. Other than that, he is a great professor, not your typical history course, it is more a political science course.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HIST150C6
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The class is highly lecture based, with only three midterms taken for the grade. The first midterm is an in class multiple choice test, the second is a take-home essay, and the third is an in class essay. An optional final can be taken to raise your grade. The out of class readings are pointless, other than the assigned novel 1984. Go to class!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HIS150C6
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

There are three tests with an optional final. If you do not do the optional final each midterm is 33% of your grade. If you do the optional final, the final is worth 40% and the other 3 tests are 20% of your final grade. Make sure to know your fallacies and read 1984.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HIST312
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

***NOTE: Have not taken gen-eds with Gibbs, just HIST300s/400s for major You HAVE to show up and you HAVE read. That being said, his lectures are fascinating, he engages with students a lot, and I have re-read some of the readings after the class finished. His classes are a lot of work but they are 100% worth it if you have the time to put into it.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HIST150C
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is a nice guy and I enjoy listening. First test is kinda tough but its ok. Go to class or you will literally fail and check his website before every class.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: HIS150
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This class wasn't hard but there were very few things that were entered and the things that were entered were graded very harshly. This professor is not the most respectful to say the least. He would call out every student who came in late and disrupt the whole class. Students were not respected at all.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HIST312
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This class is super easy so long as you agree with the professor. He does not tolerate or accept dissent, but if you figure out what he thinks and write the same thing, he'll give you a good grade every time.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HIST150C6
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Your grade is based on 3 exams(and an optional final), thats it! If you don't study you won't pass the exams. A lot of people have negative opinions about Professor Gibbs, but I think they were just upset with their grade in the class. If you go to class and study, you'll be fine. Read 1984!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HIST150C6
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Gibbs means well. He has a specific style and I respect that. But his class made no sende in terms of structure. I felt confused as to what our focus was. Great guy, had excellent things to say. But some direction would've been great.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HIST150C
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Gibbs is one of the smartest guys out there. His lectures are always super interesting and attendance isn't mandatory but you won't do well if you don't go. The tests are hard but if you study a lot you'll be fine. The TAs are also super nice and helpful. For sure my favorite/most interesting class !!!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HIS150
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He has a lot of interesting lectures. If you are not a good tester then this class may not be for you. The grade is made up of 3 tests and that is it. Overall a really knowledgable guy and I learned some cool information from the class which is all you can really hope for.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HIS150
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Gibbs is the man. Took him my freshman year. One of the most interesting dudes you will ever come across. Take for the life experience. Listening to him is awesome.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HIST150
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This course made me nervous when I first selected it, but, honestly, it was a pretty solid choice. It is graded by few things, so you have to do well, but as long as you study, you'll be fine! The reading was not very necessary except for definitions on the first exam. Second exam was a take home essay. Third was in class essay. Very helpful TAs!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HIST498
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great professor. Kind of a hard ass. He likes to ask people questions and he will end up answering the question. Only a midterm, rough draft of research paper, and final draft are grades in the course. Teaches a lot regarding foreign policy. Easy grader, would recommend to anyone.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HIST150C6
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Although attendance is not mandatory, you must show up to class if you want to do well. Lectures easy to follow, so you wont be bored. Class is very test heavy, those are the only grades in the class, but there is an optional final if you feel unhappy with your overall grade. Class content was very interesting and will be useful in later life.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HIS150
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Only graded on 3 midterms and optional final. First midterm is a twelve question test based on the first 6 weeks. Second midterm is a take home essay. Third midterm is an in-class essay. Midterms are not too bad if you go to every class and meet with your TAs. Pretty manageable class if you show up.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HIST450
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Gibbs is a good professor. You can get abundant knowledge from his class. However, it is hard to take notes in his lectures because he never uses powerpoints, and all grades are essay exams.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: HIS150
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Amazing lectures. Doesn't take attendance, but you wont do well if you skip. No homework, just listen and take notes in class and you'll be good.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: HIS150
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Gibbs is GOLD, his lectures tend to give out a lot of info so you might want to attend those. You will read George Orwell's 1984 (which is awesome). A couple of essays and extra credit opportunity. Make sure to study the fallacies for the first exam, and George Orwell's book for the second one. Overall a piece of cake, I hardly showed up.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HIST450
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Opinionated and massive knowledge on all of the subjects. Uses a lot of interesting sources that show the real picture. Don't take this class if you are die-hard Bald Eagle who believes that the US doesn't do anything wrong. Attend the lectures and you should pass. There was only 3 grades the whole class. 2 exams and a Final.