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Patrick Wohlfarth
GVPT202 Expecting an A Anonymous 12/06/2024 |
I was required to take this class as part of Carillon Communities, but it wasn’t too bad. Professor Wohlfarth genuinely cares about his students and the material, which makes the content somewhat interesting—even if you’re not particularly interested in the Supreme Court. He is very knowledgeable and occasionally cracks jokes to keep things engaging. Most classes are spent with him lecturing through slides, but his enthusiasm makes the lectures bearable. The coursework includes two 4-page essays on relevant Supreme Court cases, a midterm, a final, a live oral argument where you and a group argue a case in front of the class, and weekly discussion quizzes. The quizzes are based on that week’s content, and while most are graded for completion, a few are actually graded based on the content of your asnwer. Overall, because there isn’t much-submitted work, I found the grading to be somewhat harsh, and the syllabus could feel a bit vague at times. However, Professor Wohlfarth and the TA are approachable and always willing to provide clarification if needed. |
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Patrick Wohlfarth
GVPT202 Expecting an A Anonymous 12/03/2024 |
Im not going to lie it was a lot of work but it was incredibly interesting |
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Patrick Wohlfarth
GVPT202 Expecting an A Anonymous 11/24/2024 |
I found this class really interesting and he is an excellent lecturer. highly reccomend |
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Patrick Wohlfarth
GVPT170 Expecting a B Anonymous 03/21/2024 |
Overall decent professor but I would not recommend taking him for GVPT170 if you don't have a strong background in the subject. Lectures were sometimes very dry and information was hard to absorb. Weekly quizzes were simple but exams were tricky. |
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Patrick Wohlfarth
GVPT170 Expecting a C Anonymous 02/29/2024 |
his lectures were so boring, and the ta's were such tough graders. the exams were challenging. he just goes over so freaking much, it's so hard to keep up. also, you'll do fine without the textbook, i never once read it. but, very challenging course, ended with a c and trust me, i tried. |
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Patrick Wohlfarth
GVPT170 Expecting a B- Anonymous 12/23/2023 |
Professor Wohlfarth was understanding and supportive when I had issues and I am extremely grateful for that. He seems very knowledgeable and has real world experience unlike many other Government professors. |
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Patrick Wohlfarth
GVPT170 Expecting a C Anonymous 12/21/2023 |
Didn't show up for lectures after the first week of class. seemed like a very knowledgeable professor. |
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Patrick Wohlfarth
GVPT170 Expecting an A Anonymous 12/15/2023 |
Easy class and not a lot of work. He was a cool guy and the lectures are not mandatory, but I highly encourage you go especially if you are not one to keep up with readings as he does go over them very well. |
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Patrick Wohlfarth
GVPT170 Expecting an A- Anonymous 12/14/2023 |
The test format was terrible but the quizzes were easy as long as you looked at the information from class. |
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Patrick Wohlfarth
GVPT170 Expecting an A+ Anonymous 12/13/2023 |
Class is very easy if you know a lot about gov. There are weekly quizzes in discussion that consists of one open ended question. Half of them are graded on accuracy and the other half are graded on completion. The TA I had was very harsh and strict which made discussions less enjoyable. There are textbook readings but they are unnecessary as long as you pay attention in lecture. There are two midterms and a non-cumulative final that are not too difficult as long as you understand the concepts. |
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Patrick Wohlfarth
GVPT170 Expecting an A Anonymous 12/08/2023 |
Great class, great professor. Even though this class was required for me, i feel that everyone should take this class. This class will really open your eyes to the process of American government which may even sway your political opinions. Wohlfarth is a great teacher. He's so engaging, willing to answer questions, and is knowledgeable about the subject. Though the government does involve politics, he is great at staying moderate. The TAs don't stay moderate, but discussion is a great place to expand understanding and apply new knowledge. I liked the discussion. Wohlfarth posts the slides, but you need to go to class to do well because he'll expand on subjects that you don't get during class. Every week we had a closed note, closed book discussion free-repsonse quiz. A certain number of quizzes are graded and some are completed. The quizzes are just on the topics of that week. I study the night before and recheck in the morning and i have done very well. Ok, the exams are hard. He does not make questions that are easy to answer. All his questions are conceptual so its not a test that you can just look up the answers usually. He has multiple choice and then two free responses at the end that are like the discussion quizzes. He will sometimes give back a couple points to people test (curve). Overall, great great class. |
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Patrick Wohlfarth
GVPT170 Expecting an A- Anonymous 12/07/2023 |
I don't know why there's any negative reviews on Professor Wohlfarth. GOV170 maybe isn't an interesting class for everyone but Professor Wohlfarth has so much knowledge on the subject. Basically all the quiz and test information can be found on the slides and in lectures he explains concepts very well and makes them a lot easier to understand. If you do not like the class that's fine but Professor Wohlfarth does his absolute best to explain the curriculum. If you need or want to take a class that he is the teacher in, I would highly recommend him. |
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Patrick Wohlfarth
GVPT170 Expecting an A- Anonymous 12/07/2023 |
Overall decent class. Exams were excessively difficult for a 100 level class with questions worded on the complicated side. However the professor is accommodating and very knowledgable. He always answers questions if you ask and tries to make sure you understand. I would recommend this class if you need a gen ed or if its required. |
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Patrick Wohlfarth
GVPT170 Expecting an A Anonymous 12/07/2023 |
His lectures are fun and engaging. Most of the class grades are exams and quizzes, but most of the quizzes are graded on participation, so it is not that bad. |
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Patrick Wohlfarth
GVPT170 Expecting an A+ Anonymous 11/30/2023 |
Professor Wohlfarth was an engaging professor who taught the topics well. |
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Patrick Wohlfarth
GVPT170 Expecting a C Anonymous 11/30/2023 |
pretty okay professor. he posts all his slides, so if you miss lecture, not a big deal. but exams are quite challenging and lectures are just boring. not an interesting or engaging class at all. it's hard to keep up with all the information you're getting. |
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Patrick Wohlfarth
GVPT202 Expecting an A Sloth 01/22/2023 |
Very interesting class. Quite a bit of reading and you need to actually do them in order to get a good grade on the weekly quizzes. I worked hard for my grade. |
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Patrick Wohlfarth
GVPT202 Expecting an A Anonymous 12/19/2022 |
Such an interesting class to take if you want to learn more about the Supreme Court. It does cover a lot of content though, so if you aren't interested in the course material I would not recommend taking it. There are 5 pop quizzes throughout the semester so you have to go to discussion. Exams are fair and there was extra credit offered in the midterm. |
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Patrick Wohlfarth
GVPT202 Expecting an A Anonymous 12/13/2022 |
I loved this class and this professor. Wohlfarth is very passionate about the government which makes this class more interesting. If you are interested the U.S. Supreme Court you would love this class. The class focuses on the current Supreme Court and current court cases. This class does have pop quizzes during discussion however I found them easy if you just re read your notes. |
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Patrick Wohlfarth
GVPT202 Expecting an A Anonymous 12/13/2022 |
Loved having him as a professor. The class is also really interesting if you enjoy government and the U.S. Supreme Court. |
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Patrick Wohlfarth
Expecting a C- Anonymous 12/06/2022 |
Just NO unless you took AP GOV in high school or you super like goverment |
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Patrick Wohlfarth
GVPT170 Expecting an A Anonymous 12/05/2022 |
Extremely good lecturer, I did not do any of the basic textbook readings and I was still fully equipped for the class. However, you should read the discussion readings because there are 5 pop-quizes throughout the semester to make sure you do those readings. My discussions did not seem to add anything to help me succeed in class, but that could have just been my TAs. The wording on exams may not be perfect but they are still pretty well written. |
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Patrick Wohlfarth
GVPT170 Expecting a B Anonymous 05/22/2022 |
Professor Wohlfarth and his TA's were very knowledgable about the content and a huge help. He is a great professor and explains ideas in a way that is easy to grasp with relevant examples. Downside is that there is a TON of reading for this class, which is great if you're really into this content, but beware it will take up a bit of your time. There will be material from the readings and lecture on all of the exams and I wouldn't recommend skipping his lecture (not even one) because you will fall behind quickly. He prefaces this in the beginning of the class - DO NOT FALL BEHIND ON THE READING AND ATTEND ALL LECTURES. Otherwise, it will be difficult to catch up. Most of his slides contain minimal wording as he verbally explains most of the underlying ideas and facts about each topic so copying the slides verbatim isn't helpful either. Quizzes in discussion just about every other week as well but he will tell you when there is a quiz in lecture - so make sure you go. Studying is a must as well. This isn't the type of class where you can get A or B+ even without putting in some extra study time on the side. Overall, very nice professor and interesting content just plan accordingly if you intend on taking this class. |
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Patrick Wohlfarth
GVPT170 Expecting an A Anonymous 05/14/2022 |
I liked Prof. Wohlfarth. Lectures and tests are strongly correlated which is a plus, but wording on MC exam q's was confusing sometimes. A few quizzes throughout the semester, three exams, and a paper. Overall not much work except studying, and lectures were clear and helpful for exams. Attendance not mandatory, but definitely helpful for knowing as much as possible going into exams. A good professor and I signed up for another class with him so I definitely recommend. |
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Patrick Wohlfarth
GVPT202 Expecting an A+ Anonymous 04/01/2022 |
Great lecturer and 202 is a great class. Dr. Wohlfarth knows what he is talking about, is a fantastic lecturer, and is always willing to answer questions. He assigns a reasonable amount of readings and doesn't give reading quizzes. The 4 quizzes were pretty easy and you have plenty of time to work on the papers. The midterm was a little more difficult than expected but straightforward and focused on lecture material. Dr. Wohlfarth lets you know exactly what he is expecting and doesn't throw any curveballs. GVPT 202 is one of the best classes I've taken. Highly recommend. |
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Patrick Wohlfarth
GVPT202 Expecting an A+ Anonymous 03/23/2022 |
This was an excellent class. Dr. Wohlfarth is super enthusiastic and knowledgeable about the Supreme Court. The exams, papers, and quizzes were straight forward and fair. I highly recommend this class. |
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Patrick Wohlfarth
GVPT202 Anonymous 02/07/2022 |
Thought he was a great guy till his and his TA's lack of communication f*cked me over and now I'm getting a shit grade. |
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Patrick Wohlfarth
GVPT202 Expecting an A- Anonymous 12/04/2021 |
Not a bad class. Midterm and a final and three papers. 4 pretty easy quizzes. Really nice guy, interesting class, definitely worth it. |
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Patrick Wohlfarth
GVPT170 Expecting an A Anonymous 05/16/2020 |
Great guy, nice class content, fantastic lectures. He is patient with his students even when they ask stupid questions |
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Patrick Wohlfarth
GVPT170 Expecting an A- Pgreen 05/15/2020 |
Good professor and lecturer. Really knows his stuff and has fair exams |
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Patrick Wohlfarth
GVPT170 Expecting an A Anonymous 04/30/2020 |
really great teacher who wants you to succeed. super approachable, and always responded to my emails quickly. the content is relatively easy to understand, and he does a great job of clarifying confusing topics and only covering important info |