Reviews of professor Michael Nelson

Rating: 2.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Online Class. Almost the only thing to turn in are discussion posts so if you get a bad grade on one your overall grade is tanked, never gives full points, and won't explain why or how to improve. He grades pretty late and is overall kind of absent for his online classes.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
A real gem! Prof. Nelson is excellent. He cares a lot about his students and does whatever he can to promote learning and success. His classes incorporate both lecture and group work. His lectures are very good, especially when about something he has personal experience with. At the end of the semester, he invites classes to his home for dinner!

Rating: 2.0/5, difficulty: 1.0/5
Professor Nelson rambled more than he taught, and the few assignments he gave were easy to complete if his class was not attended at all. Read the textbook, use online sources, and only go to the lectures for participation points. He was funny, and nice, but not a very apt lecturer. He does not grade harshly.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Such a great teacher! He is very understanding when it comes to personal issues and has a hilarious personality. Be sure to take notes because that's exactly what's on the test. The textbook is very difficult to navigate as well as understand but that is no fault of his own. He gives page numbers you just have to look. Took this class online.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Excellent lecturer and very knowledgable about his field. I would recommend his classes to anyone!

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
this class was a struggle. the readings are heavy, lectures are a lot and though he's very knowledgeable, you learn more information than you learn how to think critically. he has high expectations. he's flexible for meetings. would rec if you're independent, disciplined and motivated. if not, good luck.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Amazing to listen to. Extremely respectful and knowledgeable. Easy to talk to and makes everyone feel welcome. Class itself is light and there are lots of great class discussions.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
if its philosophy you want, it's philosophy you get from Mr. Nelson. An expert.