George Ryskamp - Brigham Young University

Professor: George Ryskamp

Department: TBD

College: Brigham Young University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HIST439
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's a very sweet guy, very respected, and very knowledgable about family history. You'll learn a lot in the class with him.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HIST286
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I took several of Ryskamp's courses back in 1998 - 2000 and worked as his RA. Ryskamp was articulate, tough, and demanded high skill from our work. I then spent 20+ years researching and teaching my own courses, and now I'm a PhD student for machine learning. Ryskamp prepared me very well for my professional and research career. Thank you, George!!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: H218
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I have taken 4 of his classes and was his T.A. for History 218. He is very skilled and knowledgable about Family History, especially Spanish. His classes usually consist of a powerpoint lecture. He is a lenient grader, and as long as you do what is required, you can get an A. Because of his health, he can get behind and disorganized, but it's okay.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HIST218
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

His classes are very long and powerpoints are outdated. He was a very respected professor but now it is hard to keep up with what he is trying to say. We have to bring up homework assignments in class to make sure we understand them and what he wants on our reports. It is honestly a 6 credit hour class with the amount of work he leaves.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HIST218
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He has a class load that is equivalent to a 5-6 credit class. You will spend a lot of time doing his assignments. Fortunately he grades pretty lightly. He is also quite unorganized which is probably why he gets quite behind on his grading. His lectures are boring and relies heavily on his powerpoints that have loads of slides.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: HIST217
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

A lot of papers that are not clearly defined at first. It takes a lot of explaining from TA and asking questions to find out what he really wants us to learn. Help from the TA is essential to pass this class.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HIST353
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

You are expected to take notes in class. Attendance is not required but it is vital to your understanding of the course material. He is very personable and is more than willing to help and answer questions. Reading the book helps a little, but you go over everything in class. Just make sure you go to class and take notes, and you should be all set.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HIST317
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

So much was expected, but so little taught. I was extremely frustrated. Thousands of pages were assigned for reading, but one question would be asked from all of that. If you can, avoid him at all costs.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: REL293R
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He will ask you to complete assignments about things he barely taught in class. The test is hard because he will ask you things that were not covered in class.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: REL293R
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Don't buy the book, we never used it. And if you are expecting he will give you feedback on your assignments, forget about it. He will never reply back to your emails if you ask him a question about an assignment. Good class, kinda easy to get an A, but did not fulfill my expectations.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: REL293R
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Brother Ryskamp is a good person, very flexible with deadlines and homework. He would give you extra time to complete your assignments if you need it. However, it is too much work for one credit class. He tries to teach you how to do your family history through PP Presentation which was not helpful at all. He will ask you to complete assignments ab

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: REL261
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Brother Ryskamp is dedicated and loves what he does. It can sometimes be hard to understand what he expects.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HIST400
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Awwwwwesome! One of the most helpful and caring professors on campus. He actually prays for his students every night. But he isn't easy. You will stretch and learn, but that is why we are here anyway. Loved him so much I took another class from him this semester. HIGHLY recommended.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HISTORY
• 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:

Dr. Ryskamp is an awesome teacher. He really cares about each student & helping them succeed beyond graduation. He makes you work for your grade, but all the best teachers do!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: RELC261
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I was pretty bored in this class. I was disappointed because he used powerpoints that another teacher made for another class I took this semester, so I had the same lectures twice in one day. Sometimes he can be scatterbrained, but he's a nice guy and helpful.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HIST363
• 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:

Dr Ryskamp is an excellent teacher but his tests are difficult and contain subjects not covered in the lectures. Lots of outside reading. He is interested in individual students especially if you pay attention and participate in class.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: RELC267
• 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:

This is a hard class, worth 1 credit but you have to put in at least 30 hours of research for an A. However, Ryskamp is a great teacher and this is one of the most eternally helpful you can take here on campus. Listen to the General Authorities when they say do your family history! I recommend!

Rating # 18

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

I really enjoyed Dr. Ryskamp's class. It was a lot of work, but it was all very worthwhile and I learned so much from it. He is a great teacher. Very flexible and fair.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: HIST410
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

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Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HIST403
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Ryskamp is awesome! I have learned more from him than any other professor.