[{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:49:31.030816+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxODA0MTgx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1986221","instructor_name":"Catherine Jackson","course_label":"ILS202","course_id":"ILS 202","course_uid":"course_27b67ff18683b848926debf4","review_date":"2019-05-08 00:23:52 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof. Jackson clearly cares about all of her students, and wants people to do well in her class. Lectures were relevant , and often used movie clips to break up slides. Always greeted everyone everyone with a smile before class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1986221","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:49:31.030816+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5ODYzMzQ4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1986221","instructor_name":"Catherine Jackson","course_label":"ILS202","course_id":"ILS 202","course_uid":"course_27b67ff18683b848926debf4","review_date":"2018-04-22 21:50:42 +0000 UTC","comment":"The professor is really nice and friendly, and presents lectures very well. Attendance is mandatory the lecture before the quiz and the day of the quiz. I would recommend going to lectures because then you probably won't need to study for the quizzes or the midterms. They're really focused on big ideas of the lectures, and they're pretty easy.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1986221","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:49:31.030816+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5MzEzODA0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1986221","instructor_name":"Catherine Jackson","course_label":"ILS202","course_id":"ILS 202","course_uid":"course_27b67ff18683b848926debf4","review_date":"2017-12-22 03:27:02 +0000 UTC","comment":"I LOVE HER! So passionate, caring, and respectful of students. Wow, I even learned so much about a subject I was not originally interested in. Thank you, Prof!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1986221","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:43:44.873796+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwMjgyMjcz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2626507","instructor_name":"Devin Kennedy","course_label":"ILS202","course_id":"ILS 202","course_uid":"course_27b67ff18683b848926debf4","review_date":"2024-12-13 21:36:02 +0000 UTC","comment":"Don't be fooled by the good reviews. He's such a mediocre professor. There was little to no feedback given on assignments, and the feedback that was given was very broad. Participation in discussion is never sufficient enough for him, probably because he doesn't believe in giving 100%. It wasn't a super hard class, but it was a total waste of time.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2626507","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:43:44.873796+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5MzcwNDM1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2626507","instructor_name":"Devin Kennedy","course_label":"ILS202","course_id":"ILS 202","course_uid":"course_27b67ff18683b848926debf4","review_date":"2024-05-05 20:50:41 +0000 UTC","comment":"There are biweekly quizzes which are really easy. Readings are a little challenging and hard to get through. Discussions are boring but can have the potential to clarify readings. This course would have been fine if it weren't for the final and midterm format. Having to write 3 seperate essay per exam is actually crazy and tedious. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2626507","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:43:44.873796+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5MzQxOTA3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2626507","instructor_name":"Devin Kennedy","course_label":"ILS202","course_id":"ILS 202","course_uid":"course_27b67ff18683b848926debf4","review_date":"2024-05-02 17:35:29 +0000 UTC","comment":"This dude's great. Knows his stuff, is passionate about course material. Overall awesome. The class has you do readings in conjunction with lectures but they aren't hard and sometimes not necessary, but it does develop your understanding more. Once a week there is discussion which is easy and helps understanding of material. I loved lectures. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2626507","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:43:44.873796+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2NDExNDYx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2626507","instructor_name":"Devin Kennedy","course_label":"ILS202","course_id":"ILS 202","course_uid":"course_27b67ff18683b848926debf4","review_date":"2022-05-26 21:10:11 +0000 UTC","comment":"His lectures were very boring but you did not need to go to get a good grade and understand the material. A lot of reading was assigned but discussions were helpful in summarizing the key points. Lecture slides were helpful. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2626507","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:43:44.873796+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2MjQxODQ2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2626507","instructor_name":"Devin Kennedy","course_label":"ILS202","course_id":"ILS 202","course_uid":"course_27b67ff18683b848926debf4","review_date":"2022-05-04 19:14:21 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Kennedy is a great guy, and he is very knowledgeable on what he teaches. Bi-weekly quizzes are open note/book and multiple choice. You can skip lecture and still get the main points from the slides. That being said, attending discussion is very important to understanding some of the more complex primary source material assigned to read.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2626507","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:43:44.873796+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0NTk5NDQ4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2626507","instructor_name":"Devin Kennedy","course_label":"ILS202","course_id":"ILS 202","course_uid":"course_27b67ff18683b848926debf4","review_date":"2021-04-22 14:11:36 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Kennedy is so passionate in his lectures and very well organized. He's really accommodating if you need an extension on an assignment. You have to participate in discussion sections but the topics are relatively engaging. The reading is not hard, some are longer than others but you can skim and still get an understanding.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2626507","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:22:23.614871+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzMjQ4MzI0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:478553","instructor_name":"Lynn Nyhart","course_label":"ILS202","course_id":"ILS 202","course_uid":"course_27b67ff18683b848926debf4","review_date":"2014-05-14 17:36:59 +0000 UTC","comment":"If you want inconsistent grading, take this class. If you also want to waste your tuition, take this class. I finish this class as a less-educated individual, thanks to professor Nyhart.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/478553","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:22:23.614871+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE4MDY2MjY2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:478553","instructor_name":"Lynn Nyhart","course_label":"ILS202","course_id":"ILS 202","course_uid":"course_27b67ff18683b848926debf4","review_date":"2010-12-30 21:51:39 +0000 UTC","comment":"She has a tenuous grasp on technology and sometimes gets her facts mixed up.  There is also a disproportional amount of work for the class level, but it's all pretty easy.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/478553","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:22:23.614871+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE3OTk5OTE3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:478553","instructor_name":"Lynn Nyhart","course_label":"ILS202","course_id":"ILS 202","course_uid":"course_27b67ff18683b848926debf4","review_date":"2010-12-19 21:12:51 +0000 UTC","comment":"Completely mistake for me to take -- as a science major, the only thing I got out of this class was frustration with having to write papers, considering that it did not fulfill history credit. The grading was fair, although there was a lot of reading.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/478553","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:22:23.614871+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE2NjE4NDg4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:478553","instructor_name":"Lynn Nyhart","course_label":"ILS202","course_id":"ILS 202","course_uid":"course_27b67ff18683b848926debf4","review_date":"2009-12-21 20:24:55 +0000 UTC","comment":"she confuses herself sometimes....","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/478553","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:22:23.614871+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE2MzYyMjA3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:478553","instructor_name":"Lynn Nyhart","course_label":"ILS202","course_id":"ILS 202","course_uid":"course_27b67ff18683b848926debf4","review_date":"2009-11-13 00:35:28 +0000 UTC","comment":"She's very organized and enthusiastic about her topic of study, but it can be rather hard to pay attention in lecture. She doesn't do midterms. So if you show up and write decent essays, you'll do fine.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/478553","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:22:23.614871+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE2MzE3NjUy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:478553","instructor_name":"Lynn Nyhart","course_label":"ILS202","course_id":"ILS 202","course_uid":"course_27b67ff18683b848926debf4","review_date":"2009-11-05 02:02:41 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lynn's lectures are clear and organized, although a little dry. She is confident about what she has to say, but doesn't engage the class or hold their attention very well. Basically, if you do everything required of you and listen in class, you will do fine. It's just hard to keep your eyes open sometimes.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/478553","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:22:23.614871+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEzODU4NzI2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:478553","instructor_name":"Lynn Nyhart","course_label":"ILS202","course_id":"ILS 202","course_uid":"course_27b67ff18683b848926debf4","review_date":"2007-12-17 21:23:54 +0000 UTC","comment":"Nyhart obviously cares about this subject. She is very organized and generally clear. I don't like science, so the class was boring. It wasn't hard though. There are no exams, only midterm and final papers. If you stay on top of the reading, this class will be easy, though kind of boring.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/478553","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:22:23.614871+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExNDAwMDky","source_instructor_id":"rmp:478553","instructor_name":"Lynn Nyhart","course_label":"ILS202","course_id":"ILS 202","course_uid":"course_27b67ff18683b848926debf4","review_date":"2006-01-21 19:43:45 +0000 UTC","comment":"The class is pretty easy, and she's very helpful if you are in need of help.  I think she'd be better suited as a high school teacher.  Sometimes lectures were very boring, but for the most part, it's just a standard, passable class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/478553","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:06.412389+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE5MTA4ODk5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:757726","instructor_name":"Richard Staley","course_label":"ILS202","course_id":"ILS 202","course_uid":"course_27b67ff18683b848926debf4","review_date":"2011-10-26 00:28:44 +0000 UTC","comment":"If you are taking this course just because you hate labs and want an "easy" science class, don't take it. However,in my experience with Professor Staley, he was easily one of the friendliest, most brilliant professors on campus and his class was extremely eye opening.  Didn't realize until recently how much I still apply knowledge from this class","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/757726","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:06.412389+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE2Nzk2NDcy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:757726","instructor_name":"Richard Staley","course_label":"ILS202","course_id":"ILS 202","course_uid":"course_27b67ff18683b848926debf4","review_date":"2010-02-10 14:45:56 +0000 UTC","comment":"I've been sitting in class now for about 15 minutes and I don't have a clue what he's talking about. This is not unusual. He is as boring as this class is useless. Great for a science credit, and also great for nap time. NEVER take this class if you can avoid it; it's voluntary torture.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/757726","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:06.412389+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1ODUzNDc3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:757726","instructor_name":"Richard Staley","course_label":"ILS202","course_id":"ILS 202","course_uid":"course_27b67ff18683b848926debf4","review_date":"2009-05-17 09:41:21 +0000 UTC","comment":"This is my favorite professor! The material was well organized and he made connections among the topics we covered. His lectures are intriguing, and you get a chance to read lots of primary documents. He is very approachable and interesting. I will definitely be taking another class with Professor Staley and very highly recommend him.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/757726","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:06.412389+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE0NTg3MDE5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:757726","instructor_name":"Richard Staley","course_label":"ILS202","course_id":"ILS 202","course_uid":"course_27b67ff18683b848926debf4","review_date":"2008-06-16 11:16:21 +0000 UTC","comment":"Although extremely boring, Staley's delightfully unexpected pronunciations of words like "nomenclature" and "eugenics" keep you awake...sort of. If you're looking for an easy A, but not necessarily intellectual stimulation, this is your class. Take it with Kellen Backer as your TA if at all possible.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/757726","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:06.412389+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE0MjYzMDQy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:757726","instructor_name":"Richard Staley","course_label":"ILS202","course_id":"ILS 202","course_uid":"course_27b67ff18683b848926debf4","review_date":"2008-04-09 01:51:57 +0000 UTC","comment":"I don't know who to blame more, Staley or my TA - but this class absolutely sucks.  Both lectures and discussions have absolutely no flow,grading, which is curved at a BC, is blatantly subjective and to add fuel to the fire, the class is by far the most uninteresting class I have taken in my 3.5 years of college... DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/757726","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:06.412389+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEzMzgxMDE2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:757726","instructor_name":"Richard Staley","course_label":"ILS202","course_id":"ILS 202","course_uid":"course_27b67ff18683b848926debf4","review_date":"2007-08-05 02:52:20 +0000 UTC","comment":"rarely went to class...staley is a nice guy but lectures are basically tranquilizer darts. take home essays are EASY and don't require lecture knowledge-just the readings will do.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/757726","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:06.412389+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEzMzA1MzUw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:757726","instructor_name":"Richard Staley","course_label":"ILS202","course_id":"ILS 202","course_uid":"course_27b67ff18683b848926debf4","review_date":"2007-07-02 13:42:09 +0000 UTC","comment":"He's a nice guy, and seems interested in what he's talking about. I have no interest in the history of science, and his lectures didn't spark my interest any further. He makes only a weak attempt at an outline, and I always felt as though his lectures were disorganized.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/757726","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:06.412389+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEzMDU3Njkx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:757726","instructor_name":"Richard Staley","course_label":"ILS202","course_id":"ILS 202","course_uid":"course_27b67ff18683b848926debf4","review_date":"2007-04-24 22:25:50 +0000 UTC","comment":"Intelligent man, but material is boring unless you enjoy learning about the many tedious men behind the 'history of science'. Lectures can be skipped once in a while, though notes are helpful as midterms/final are take-home essays. Australian accent is a plus!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/757726","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:06.412389+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExODQ3Mjgy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:757726","instructor_name":"Richard Staley","course_label":"ILS202","course_id":"ILS 202","course_uid":"course_27b67ff18683b848926debf4","review_date":"2006-05-08 18:47:51 +0000 UTC","comment":"BORING and USELESS.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/757726","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0}]