Reviews of professor Andrew Detch

Rating: 3.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Professor Detch is very likable and engaging in class. However, the essays are ridiculously hard and based off three different books you read throughout the semester. Overall, he's a great professor and you can tell he really cares about history but his essays are enough to keep you from taking the class.

Rating: 2.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
I thought this class was enjoyable up until the first paper. The quizzes are open notes and super easy. There are no tests just 3 papers which have a lot of weight to them (25% each). He's not an easy grader when it comes to papers. It's hard to gauge how well you are doing until almost halfway through the semester when you write the first paper.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Dr. Detch was the most enthusiastic teacher I've had all year at Boulder. He truly makes it easy to learn because he is very presentable and not boring. There is a quiz every Friday that you can take as many times as you want until you get the grade you like. Both midterms and the final are essays and attendance is non mandatory.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
He's one of the best professors that I've ever had for Metro. He's amazing when it comes to lectures and puts a bit of humor to make the class smile and laugh. When I had to write papers for him, I got good and helpful feedback from him. Coming before and after class to talk to him was awesome. He's an awesome guy and I recommend him for history.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Absolutely spectacular person and professor. Detch is always willing to go the extra mile to help his students. This class really forces students to think, and challenged my preconceived notions about slavery in the United States. Dr. Detch is busy, but willing to make time to address concerns and provide support where he can. History powerhouse.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
This is my second class with Detch and he solidified my opinion he is the best lecturer at CU. He is a stickler for writing, but more than willing to help you improve with his extensive feedback. Every essay we wrote got a thorough analysis on how to improve. Very flexible for office hours, and genuinely cares for the wellbeing of each student.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Absolutely phenomenal lecturer and professor, Detch is always willing to go the extra mile to help his students. This class really forces students to think, and challenged my preconceived notions about slavery in the United States. Dr. Detch is busy, but willing to make time to address concerns and provide support where he can. History powerhouse.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
He an an amazing lecturer and his classes are rarely boring. Just beware that your grade is based off a few essays, a final project, and attendance. No in class assignments. The only downside to taking a class with Detch is that he is painfully slow at grading, taking at times multiple months to grade essays and assignments