Richard West - University of Texas at San Antonio

Professor: Richard West

Department: TBD

College: University of Texas at San Antonio

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: COM1043
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

100 Question exams and a presentation at the end of the semester. He lectures every class for the entire time that drags on. His study guides are vague and have a lot of grammar issues. He doesn't care about the students. If you do terrible, he doesn't let you debate the grade or questions on the exam that were too vague to lookup on the studyguide

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: COMM1043
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

If possible, please steer clear of any course taught by Professor West. His inability to structure content and engage with students makes his courses a complete waste of time. Any other professor in the Communications department would be a better option. Again, please don't make the same mistake as me and enroll in his courses. Save your time and $

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: COM1043
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Mr. West is great! The reviews are basically the same as the test just worded a little differently. The class is an easy A and he is the kind man who tries to make it as interesting as possible with stories and jokes. Great professor, highly recommend

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: COM4413
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

West is pretty cool, just lectures each class period. He gives study guides so his tests are really easy. Attendance is crucial, the total grade for the class comes from 3 tests and attendance, each 100 points. Overall, easy A, if you can come to each class. He's very opinionated and doesn't mind speaking about his opinions in his lecture.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: COM1043
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He is a little negative and critical, and his humor gets a little old. However, an easy prof is you're looking for an easy class. Simple tests, just need to go to class for the notes.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: COM1043
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He was my favorite professor this semester. His lectures are funny (in my opinion, although slightly offensive sometimes) and his exams are easy in my opinion if you go to class. 3 exams and a speech, which you can choose whatever topic you want. Take him if you can.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: COM1043
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

this guy is soooooo chill and played back, just show up to class thats all you have to do, it would be smart to pair up with a couple of people for the review for each test overall easy class

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: COM2343
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He doesnt use PowerPoint, only writes a word on a piece of paper and then talks about it. Very monotone and dry. Otherwise, gives out reviews before each test which make them super easy to pass if you showed up to class and took exceptional notes. 3 tests and 1 short paper.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: COM1043
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He lectures the entire class. Some of the jokes he tries to make may seem offensive but he's a pretty chill professor. No need for a book. Write down everything he says and study. Very helpful. Easy final. You present a topic of your choice. The tests were a bit challenging to me but I was missing notes so GO TO CLASS! Attendance is 100 points.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: COM2343
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He is a great professor, just goes off on rants about his past. Very easy professor besides that. Gave out 2 tests, 4 quizzes, and one paper. Everything is straight forward and his tests are exactly like the study guide. attendance is mandatory. Would take again!!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: COM2343
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Takes attendance so going to class is mandatory. Lectures are very boring but you have to take notes to know whats going on. Tests and quizzes are simple if you take notes

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: COM2343
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor West lectures seem long. He goes off on rants about his good ol days, but who doesn't? His quizzes and tests are very straight forward. Super easy too, if you go to class and take notes. He sometimes post his lectures online. 1 essay, 3 tests, and 5 quizzes. I would take again. He is very easy.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: 2343
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This class was easy if you went. Take notes, quizzes aren't blow off. But they are simple if you take notes. Attendance is important, if you go every day that's 100 free points. Didn't use the book at all. The paper was easy and we voted for no final. Got an A. main point GO TO CLASS (and don't leave early)

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: 1043
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

One mid term. We voted not to have a final. Attendance was 100 points, mid term was 100, and the one and only speech was 200 points. It's pretty impossible to get lower than a B in this class. i failed the test and did the extra and still passed with an A. Speech is super easy (4-6 mins), test is easy (he has a review). Hardest part: GO TO CLASS

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: COM1043
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Literally all you have to do is go to class, take good notes and you'll pass. He grades on attendance (which is an easy grade), a speech that you do at the end of the semester (which he grades easily on) and a mid term (gives a good review that ensures an A) The class voted on not taking a final. If you don't show up for class, you'll fail. Easy A

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: COM1043
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Go to class, and copy down literally every word that he says. He doesn't have ppt slides to go off of or any sort of way to study unless you take really good notes. You don't need the book, as long as you pay pretty good attention, you're golden. Pretty easy A, he is funny and keeps you awake. 4 grades midterm, final, speech, and attendance.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: COMM2343
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is one of the worst professors i have ever come across. This man has negative energy towards everything. It does not matter if you mastered the subject, if you did not attend class you will fail magically. no matter what your other grades were. He tells you to get the book, never once touched it. He made everything boring.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: COM1043
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

If you go to class and take notes, its really not a challenging class. He keeps his lectures entertaining and makes his tests easy. GO TO CLASS, your attendance grade is an easy 100. You do have to give a short speech at the end of the semester, but its not bad at all. I would suggest taking him.

Rating # 19

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Easy course if you come to class and take notes. DO NOT miss more than 3 classes. Make a study group for midterm and final w/ppl who do not social loaf. Speech is easy, but make sure your outlines are good. I would take him again!Also offered extra credit which I took advantage of.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: COM1043
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This professor is horrible. He is off topic almost the entire class period. Extremely boring. I dreaded going to class and hated being in class. No textbook required.