Howard Ernst - United States Naval Academy

Professor: Howard Ernst

Department: TBD

College: United States Naval Academy

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: FP345
• 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:

Honestly, the most interesting class I have ever taken . Professor Ernst is a DAWG. He is willing to work with students and a very reasonable guy. He randomly calls on people but the essay and work load wasn't too bad. I would recommend to everyone.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: FP345
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

BEST CLASS AT USNA. Professor Ernest really values participation and is willing to cater to the needs of the students. He works really hard to make sure students understand the material. He wants you to do succeed and asks for feed back and suggestions to make the class better frequently. If you do the readings you will have no problem doing well

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: FP345
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Environmental Security is now my most favorite class that I have taken at the Academy. The course requires you to read a lot, but the material is interesting. The discussions are always fun, and with Professor Ernst at the head of the class, true passion and love for the topics is present. I wish I could take another class with him!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: FP345
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Classes involve a lot of discussion which goes a long way to cementing the understanding of the material. Keeps the atmosphere of the class pretty light and humorous.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: FP130
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Ernst is for the boys. Period. Excellent teaching style, low workload, and the material is still taught effectively. The lectures are humorous and involve lots of discussion. Would not hesitate to take again.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: FP130
• 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's a really cool guy. He knows a lot of stuff. Stay informed on current events because that is a big topic in class. He rarely uses powerpoints so be sure to really listen and take fast notes. You may have to go to other classmates to get notes that you missed out on.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: FP130
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Ernst's lectures are very informative and easy to focus on. He makes the material enjoyable and relates it to modern-day culture and political climate to make it engaging and relevant to our world. I have never fallen asleep during his lectures because they are so engaging. There is homework, but there is not that much and is very manageable.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: FP130
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Ernst is a great professor, his lectures are fun and you will enjoy going to class every day. Just make sure to pay attention in class and take notes and you will do fine on the tests. I would recommend participating, it makes class more fun and you are also graded upon it. Also I said textbook reading but its not that much.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: FP130
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Ernst was a great professor. Lectures were entertaining and easy to follow, but make sure you are ready to participate if you take his class. Cares a lot about his students and wants them to succeed!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: FP130
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Haven't learned much the past 8 weeks of his class due to unclear expectations. Most of the class is scrambling the day before to learn the material because we can't distinguish between testable material and things he just wanted to bring up during lectures. OK course, could be better. If you enjoy talking about politics, you'll like his class.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: FP130
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor is a great teacher if you participate. He is not your typical professor by any means. His lectures are hilarious. Just take good notes and you will be fine. Anyone can get a B with minimal effort.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: FP130
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Ernst is a rare professor at USNA. He is pretty fun, and he definitely puts his own spin on plebe gov. Virtually no assignments in the class, just occasional readings. We never went over material in the textbook, but he would still test us on stuff from it so you'll have to do some reading on your own. Great class. Definitely recommend.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: FP130
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher! Funny class

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: FP130
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Very good instructor who is knowledgeable about the information. The whole class gets about the same participation grade so just chime in every once in a while and you're fine. Other than that the only grades are the 6 week, 12 week, final exam and the 10-15 page paper. He is very opinionated but what political science professor isn't?

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: FP130
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Awesome prof. Wants everyone to learn as much as they can. Clear cut tests for 6 weeks and 12 weeks, plus 2 months for the paper, which can be on almsot any topic. Class is always interesting and theres probably no better way to start plebe year.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: FP130
• 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 Ernst is an amazing professor. Class participation is huge and he makes sure that each student plays his/her part. By doing this, students are required to be involved and engaged in an active learning environment. He is very passionate about the material and you can tell that he believes it is his true duty to expand his students' minds.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: FP130
• 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:

Professor Ernst's gov class is very different than other gov classes. He teaches what he wants, but he teaches it effectively. Make sure you take good notes from lectures. Overall an entertaining and organized class.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: FP130
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Ernst is a great political science instructor. He is engaging during lecture and clearly outlines his expectations for the class. If you pay attention and take good notes, this class will be enjoyable and you will succeed! Highly recommend!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: FP130
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great Professor. Don't bother asking your friends who have other professors if they can help you with studying because Ernst teaches what Ernst wants to teach. You'll learn a lot, and you'll laugh a lot. Highly recommended!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: FP130
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great instructor. Has you read and discuss news articles at the beginning of class. Provides entertainment and knowledge.