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Soc 101 : Introductory Sociology I , Section 2
Course
Soc 101, Section 2
Course Title
Introductory Sociology I
Instructor
THOMAS JAMES
Semester
Fall Semester 2012-2013
Department
SOCIOLOGY & ANTHROPOLOGY | Reference Report
School
LIBERAL ARTS
Reference Group
LIBERAL ARTS Lower Division
Students Enrolled
64
Students Responding 46
Percent Responding
71.88%
Date of Report
Thu Jan 17 15:11:01 CST 2013
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1. Was the instructor well organized and prepared for class sessions?
Always
Almost
Always
Usually
Sometimes
Rarely
Total
Responses
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Course
Group
78.26%
68.33%
15.22%
17.64%
4.35%
2.17%
0.00%
8.95%
2.86%
2.22%
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2. Did the instructor speak clearly and distinctly?
Always
Almost
Always
Usually
Sometimes
Rarely
Total
Responses
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Course
Group
76.09%
62.95%
15.22%
16.97%
2.17%
4.35%
2.17%
10.75%
5.11%
4.22%
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3. Did the instructor's classroom lectures and activities help you in learning the material?
Always
Almost
Always
Usually
Sometimes
Rarely
Total
Responses
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Course
Group
52.17%
51.64%
28.26%
18.09%
8.70%
6.52%
4.35%
13.54%
8.59%
8.15%
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4. Which best describes the instructor's attitude toward the subject matter?
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Group
Great
enthusiasm
Enthusiastic
Seems to
like subject
Indifferent
Doesn't like
subject
Total
Responses
54.35%
54.96%
36.96%
27.53%
8.70%
12.72%
0.00%
3.64%
0.00%
1.15%
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5. Were the examinations appropriate for assessing mastery of the course material?
Always
Almost
Always
Usually
Not often
enough
Not
applicable
Total
Responses
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Group
58.70%
54.01%
17.39%
19.74%
19.57%
14.40%
2.17%
7.28%
2.17%
4.57%
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6. Did the instructor return assignments and examinations in a reasonable period of time?
No
Usually
Almost
Always
Always
Not
applicable
Total
Responses
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Course
Group
6.52%
7.04%
15.22%
16.83%
23.91%
19.93%
45.65%
49.90%
8.70%
6.29%
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7. How helpful were the instructor's responses to students' questions in class?
Very helpful
Helpful
Unhelpful
Rarely took
questions
Total
Responses
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Group
69.57%
47.89%
30.43%
38.51%
0.00%
8.57%
0.00%
5.02%
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8. If you needed assistance from the instructor outside of class, could you make
satisfactory arrangements for a timely meeting?
No
Usually
Almost
always
Always
Not
applicable
Total
Responses
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Course
Group
2.17%
5.13%
13.04%
14.00%
13.04%
16.65%
60.87%
47.95%
10.87%
16.27%
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9. How beneficial were the books required for this course?
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Group
Very
beneficial
Beneficial
Marginal
Not helpful
Not
applicable
Total
Responses
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60.87%
37.00%
17.39%
21.74%
0.00%
25.89%
17.83%
11.04%
0.00%
8.24%
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10. How would you rate the difficulty level of this course, compared to other courses you
have taken so far at Ole Miss?
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Course
Group
Extremely
difficult
Very difficult
Difficult
Average
Easy
Total
Responses
4.35%
12.00%
17.39%
23.91%
52.17%
2.17%
14.60%
29.46%
33.19%
10.75%
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11. How would you rate the instructor's overall performance in this course?
Superior
Excellent
Good
Marginal
Poor
Total
Responses
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Course
Group
45.65%
38.28%
28.26%
29.57%
23.91%
21.43%
0.00%
6.58%
2.17%
4.14%
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12. Examinations included irrelevant and inappropriate material that the instructor did not
emphasize
Yes
No
Total
Responses
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Group
24.24%
16.90%
75.76%
83.10%
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13. Examinations were unreasonably difficult
Yes
No
Total
Responses
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Course
Group
15.15%
18.89%
84.85%
81.11%
33
20317
14. Examinations were too easy
Yes
No
Total
Responses
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Course
Group
3.03%
3.32%
96.97%
96.68%
33
20291
15. Examinations were too long for the allotted time
Yes
No
Total
Responses
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Group
12.12%
10.90%
87.88%
89.10%
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16. Plagiarism or cheating on exams went undetected or unpunished
Yes
No
Total
Responses
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Group
3.12%
4.35%
96.88%
95.65%
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Soc 101 : Introductory Sociology I , Section 2
Course
Soc 101, Section 2
Course Title
Introductory Sociology I
Instructor
THOMAS JAMES
Semester
Fall Semester 2012-2013
Department
SOCIOLOGY & ANTHROPOLOGY
School
LIBERAL ARTS
Students Enrolled
64
Date of Report
Thu Jan 17 15:13:51 CST 2013
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analyze for these factors.
The enrollment for each course was captured at the time teacher evaluations were performed and may not
match the final enrollment.
The "Overall Rating" is taken as an average of the responses for question 11 (How would you rate the
instructor's overall performance in this course?).
1. What are some positive characteristics or strengths of the course and/or
instructor?
Superior
Dr. JT has great, interesting lectures.
Dr. Thomas is a very highly educated individual and its shows during his
lecture. He is an asset that this university needs especially in the sociology
department.
Extremely knowledgeable. Unbiased and objective on all subjects. He keeps it
real. Beard.
Great Teacher, loves Sociology
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He is a great professor who definitely knows what is he talking about when it
comes to Sociology. I absolutely loved this class.
He is great at teaching the subject. He makes usual awkward conversations
into a knowledgeable discussion period.
He is very willing to answer any questions you have and is willing to hear all
kinds of opinions.
Reasonable amount of work and fair grading. The teacher was enthusiastic
about the subject and made the class very interesting. Good amount of extra
credit offered.
great class with a great instructr
knowledgeable, very interesting
n/a
the overall class wasnt bad at all!!!!
wonderful teacher
Excellent
Critical thinking assignments kept me on task throughout the semester and
helped me understand the subject matter discussed throughout the week.
Great teacher
JT enjoys sociology and makes the information very relatable.
Learn more about life
fun, laid back professor
knows what he is talking about, open for opinion
Good
The tests were online and during the weekend
knowledgeable
2. What are some negative characteristics or weaknesses of the course and/or
instructor?
Superior
.
A lot of reading
None.
Tests were pretty hard and took a lot of time but were relevant to the subject.
No curves were given on any assignments. Teacher frequently used foul
language which kind of bothered me.
n/a
none
the exams were ridiculous and it took me 25 hours to complete his final!!! which
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Excellent
N/A
None
The class involves a lot of online work, I do not like that about it.
The tests that were on blackboard were difficult even though they were at home
tests. There should have been more assignments to do other than the Critical
Thinking assignments.
talks a bit monotone
too much busy work
Good
He used profanity words during the class which I found a little offensive and
unprofessional.
The weekly assignments are hard to elaborate on.
doesn't speak loud enough during lecture
3. What specific changes would you like to see made in the course?
Superior
.
A change in the final!!!! it was incredible hard!!!!
None!
None.
The tests should be shorter in my opinion.
n/a
none
Excellent
Less of the course work being online
More assignments to do to increase the amount of grades given.
No changes
Nothing
less busy work
none
Good
more opportunity for points & more in class participation & in class assignment
opportunities
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more tests
4. What do you want other students to know about your experience in this class?
Superior
Absurd amounts of reading and writing. Nonetheless, you will learn a lot about
society and how there's a lot more to prejudices and stereotypes we never
really think about.
Be prepared to think! Participate in class discussion. Take the critical thinking
each week seriously!
Dr. JT makes class so interesting. All the lectures involve you and your
thoughts. Keeps you reeled in and involved.
I really liked the instructor. He was enthusiastic about the subject and made the
lectures really interesting. There's weekly homework and the tests are
somewhat difficult but there are only two. Do your readings and you will be fine.
Such a good class, makes you think about stuff in a completely different way
then you ever would have thought of before
This class is very informative. A lot of social information and facts can become
part of the overall knowledge one learns from this university.
it is a good class....interesting
n/a
none
take this course with him
the critical thinkings every week are easy but the midterm and the final are what
are extremely hard and difficult!!!
Excellent
Easy
This is a very easy class, but you HAVE to keep up with your online work.
This is the most interesting course I have taking here at ole miss. I recommend
this course and instructor to anyone.
Was a very beneficial class as well as an interesting subject matter.
everything for a grade is done online
he's an awesome teacher, there's just alot of busy work and you must to the
readings
Good
attending class is vital; as are textbooks
take notes in class
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Soc 101 : Introductory Sociology I , Section 11
Course
Soc 101, Section 11
Course Title
Introductory Sociology I
Instructor
THOMAS JAMES
Semester
Fall Semester 2012-2013
Department
SOCIOLOGY & ANTHROPOLOGY | Reference Report
School
LIBERAL ARTS
Reference Group
LIBERAL ARTS Lower Division
Students Enrolled
63
Students Responding 50
Percent Responding
79.37%
Date of Report
Thu Jan 17 15:14:25 CST 2013
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(including class size, class level, instructor gender, whether the class is required, and the students's class,
expected grade, GPA, major, and gender) are known to bias survey responses. No attempt has been made to
analyze for these factors.
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match the final enrollment.
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1. Was the instructor well organized and prepared for class sessions?
Always
Almost
Always
Usually
Sometimes
Rarely
Total
Responses
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Course
Group
88.00%
68.33%
6.00%
17.64%
6.00%
0.00%
0.00%
8.95%
2.86%
2.22%
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2. Did the instructor speak clearly and distinctly?
Always
Almost
Always
Usually
Sometimes
Rarely
Total
Responses
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Course
Group
78.00%
62.95%
8.00%
16.97%
10.00%
4.00%
0.00%
10.75%
5.11%
4.22%
50
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3. Did the instructor's classroom lectures and activities help you in learning the material?
Always
Almost
Always
Usually
Sometimes
Rarely
Total
Responses
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Group
58.00%
51.64%
28.00%
18.09%
4.00%
4.00%
6.00%
13.54%
8.59%
8.15%
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4. Which best describes the instructor's attitude toward the subject matter?
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Course
Group
Great
enthusiasm
Enthusiastic
Seems to
like subject
Indifferent
Doesn't like
subject
Total
Responses
60.00%
54.96%
28.00%
27.53%
10.00%
12.72%
2.00%
3.64%
0.00%
1.15%
50
24301
5. Were the examinations appropriate for assessing mastery of the course material?
Always
Almost
Always
Usually
Not often
enough
Not
applicable
Total
Responses
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Course
Group
66.00%
54.01%
18.00%
19.74%
12.00%
14.40%
4.00%
7.28%
0.00%
4.57%
50
24301
6. Did the instructor return assignments and examinations in a reasonable period of time?
No
Usually
Almost
Always
Always
Not
applicable
Total
Responses
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Course
Group
4.00%
7.04%
14.00%
16.83%
22.00%
19.93%
44.00%
49.90%
16.00%
6.29%
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7. How helpful were the instructor's responses to students' questions in class?
Very helpful
Helpful
Unhelpful
Rarely took
questions
Total
Responses
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Group
64.00%
47.89%
28.00%
38.51%
4.00%
8.57%
4.00%
5.02%
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8. If you needed assistance from the instructor outside of class, could you make
satisfactory arrangements for a timely meeting?
No
Usually
Almost
always
Always
Not
applicable
Total
Responses
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Course
Group
4.00%
5.13%
8.00%
14.00%
18.00%
16.65%
54.00%
47.95%
16.00%
16.27%
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9. How beneficial were the books required for this course?
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Course
Group
Very
beneficial
Beneficial
Marginal
Not helpful
Not
applicable
Total
Responses
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58.00%
37.00%
24.00%
16.00%
0.00%
25.89%
17.83%
11.04%
2.00%
8.24%
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10. How would you rate the difficulty level of this course, compared to other courses you
have taken so far at Ole Miss?
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Course
Group
Extremely
difficult
Very difficult
Difficult
Average
Easy
Total
Responses
2.00%
12.00%
4.00%
42.00%
48.00%
4.00%
14.60%
29.46%
33.19%
10.75%
50
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11. How would you rate the instructor's overall performance in this course?
Superior
Excellent
Good
Marginal
Poor
Total
Responses
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Course
Group
42.00%
38.28%
44.00%
29.57%
10.00%
21.43%
2.00%
6.58%
2.00%
4.14%
50
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12. Examinations included irrelevant and inappropriate material that the instructor did not
emphasize
Yes
No
Total
Responses
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Group
13.89%
16.90%
86.11%
83.10%
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13. Examinations were unreasonably difficult
Yes
No
Total
Responses
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Course
Group
8.11%
18.89%
91.89%
81.11%
37
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14. Examinations were too easy
Yes
No
Total
Responses
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Course
Group
0.00%
3.32%
100.00%
96.68%
37
20291
15. Examinations were too long for the allotted time
Yes
No
Total
Responses
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Group
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10.90%
94.44%
89.10%
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16. Plagiarism or cheating on exams went undetected or unpunished
Yes
No
Total
Responses
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Group
0.00%
4.35%
100.00%
95.65%
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Course
Soc 101, Section 11
Course Title
Introductory Sociology I
Instructor
THOMAS JAMES
Semester
Fall Semester 2012-2013
Department
SOCIOLOGY & ANTHROPOLOGY
School
LIBERAL ARTS
Students Enrolled
63
Date of Report
Thu Jan 17 15:14:57 CST 2013
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(including class size, class level, instructor gender, whether the class is required, and the students's class,
expected grade, GPA, major, and gender) are known to bias survey responses. No attempt has been made to
analyze for these factors.
The enrollment for each course was captured at the time teacher evaluations were performed and may not
match the final enrollment.
The "Overall Rating" is taken as an average of the responses for question 11 (How would you rate the
instructor's overall performance in this course?).
1. What are some positive characteristics or strengths of the course and/or
instructor?
Superior
Fairness, Openess
Great class
He was a very cool laid back teacher. Was easy to talk to him
I enjoyed the various group questions that caused one to think about various
aspects of the course
Mr. Thomas made sociology extremely enjoyable
Mr. Thomas really got involved with the students!
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The course was extremely interesting. JT did a great job teaching this class and
putting in a great deal of effort, even when the students did not. He's really a
great teacher and did a great job in his first year here.
engaging lectures
good teacher
good teacher, knows his stuff very well
open for anyone to talk
Excellent
Dr. Thomas seems to be very knowledge about the situation of our society. He
also knows a lot of worldly facts/news. He's very up-to-date about what's
popular. Also he is really engaged in the classroom discussion. I learned a lot
about the hidden problems of our society. This was really an eye opening class.
He is able to improvise and connect current events with the material we're
learning about.
Good teacher. He taught the material in an engaging way. His style of teaching
definitely made me want to learn!
His class is very interesting. The topics we discussed were things everyone
could relate to
I enjoyed doing the exam outside of class via Blackboard.
The class is nice because everything is turned in online.
This teacher is good and he knows this subject
enjoyed writing a weekly critical thinking
his lectures are interesting but not really helpful on the exams
Good
The class was smaller and did not take attendance everyday.
2. What are some negative characteristics or weaknesses of the course and/or
instructor?
Superior
None
Nothing.
attendance policy
never can read the notes on the powerpoint screen
none
took too long to return weekly assignments so we could use feedback on next
assignment
Excellent
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If you happened to miss class, you tend to miss a lot of important information.
None
None.
Sometimes it is hard to remember the weekly deadlines and if you forget them it
really hurts your grade.
Sometimes the questions on the critical thinking response are unclear, but you
can email him and I'm sure he'll clarify it. We usually don't talk much about
what's in the book but more about news so some of the things in the readings
he won't go over. However, actually applying the material we learn is more
important than just memorizing facts. He is good about getting his class to work
on their sociological imagination.
The tests were difficult
kinda boring
Good
The atmosphere was too relax.
3. What specific changes would you like to see made in the course?
Superior
N/a
None
Nothing.
more notes not just talking
none
Excellent
It would be very helpful if instructor would post memos/important messages on
Blackboard so that if a student happens to miss class, they can still get
necessary information regarding the class and/or assignments.
More extra credit opprotunity.
None
None.
Test info about the slideshows and not about info from the book.
This is a reading intensive class. Perhaps he could lighten the load a little?
more interaction with students
Good
Use more examples to help understand the topics being studied.
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Superior
I recommend taking this class. Mr. Thomas is a great professor!
It was a very interesting class
It's a great course to learn about and JT is a great instructor.
It's a very enjoyable class
JT's TA was never there, and he did a poor job with grading. I felt like he graded
unfair and he took forever to post grades. JT was great though
N/A
easy A
had a great time
learn
none
Excellent
Dr. Thomas is a really good TEACHER. He actually wants you to apply what
you learn rather than just learning boring facts or definitions. Also, he is very
engaged in the discussions and asks questions require much thinking. Don't
worry about answering a question "wrong." It seems like he appreciates a
student's input in general. Definitely, read the material for the critical thinking
assignments. DO NOT just answer the question half-heartedly with what you
know. He wants you to apply the READINGS. Show that you actually read the
material. This course focus a lot on race and the social conditions behind it.
GO TO CLASS!! If you miss a class, be sure to have contact with someone else
in the class that you are able to get the information from that class lecture.
It is very important to get the book and do the reading
Take this class . This is a great teacher who will be engaging in the classroom.
He like discussion. If you pay attention and work hard you can make an A in this
class!
The mid-term and the final exam were both online tests, which you'd think were
easy. But, as we found out, these online, "open-book" tests proved to be very
difficult. Also, he has weekly "critical thinking" assignments which are 250-500
word essay due at the end of each week. Most of your grade is dependent upon
these essays, which were not a piece of cake.
There are only two tests, and they are both online. Don't forget the weekly
assignments. He grades them very hard.
This class will broaden your way of thinking. I recommend it.
good class
take good notes and actually read the assigned pages in the textbook.. a lot of
the questions from the midterm and final come from the book
4 of 5
1/17/13 3:15 PM
Teacher Evaluations Results
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Good
It was pretty hard and tough to understand.
Unreasonable attendance policy
Poor
This class was extremely boring and the instructor was not very helpful. The
instructor is very self-righteous. He is fairly young so I think he is trying to assert
his dominance, which made him come off as a complete jerk. I would not
recommend this class; it was horrible.
5 of 5
1/17/13 3:15 PM