Reviews of professor Carlos Dimas

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
I took this class optimistically considering the terrible reviews. First 2-3 assignments were so easy and thought this class would be a breeze until the paper assignments which Ive NEVER received anything below an A in my papers before until this class. His tests are short responses and grades you unfairly. Dont recommend.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Professor Dimas is a super cool guy and his lectures are really interesting. There is no homework, only 5 relatively easy papers throughout the semester. He takes attendance daily. There is a huge group project at the end of the semester involving special collections and its a ton of work, but its the same in every Hist 103 class.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
This guy is awesome! HIST475 is an extremely discussion-based class where you sit around discussing and analyzing movie scenes. You then have to write a paper (5 total) analyzing the scene(s). He gives excellent feedback and the class is pretty comfy (only if you're actively participating). No quizzes or exams. I'd absolutely take him again.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
Please avoid him. My only lower grade this semester he does to much for earning to little

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Terrible Professor. He dangles a good grade like a dollar bill in front of your face. Midterm and Final are 15 ID terms that are 10 points each and he takes 2-3 points off without giving comments. Then when you ask, he can't explain why. So you end up with a C on a test and have no reason why. I didn't learn anything all semester.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Really unfair grader. He will give you an assignment with vague instructions. You follow those instructions, and he gives you a 70%. Then, follows your terrible grade with terrible feedback. To make it worse, there are hardly any assignments, so there is no room to make up your grade. I am so over it and I can't wait for this class to be over.