Jack Brook - Mt. Hood Community College, Gresham, OR

Professor: Jack Brook

Department: Science

College: Mt. Hood Community College, Gresham, OR

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: BI112
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

I took BI112 online & FN w/ Jack. His study guides are very helpful in doing well on exams. He has a very dry sense of humor and relatively easy to get ahold via email or in person. He hands out a lot of assignments but he tell you upfront what he expects. Overall, if you keep up with the busy work its easy to get a good grade.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: FN225
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

This was a very difficult class in the sense that there is A LOT of work to do. Quizzes & exams are proctored and due every other week, as well as discussion posts. An in-depth 3 day diet analysis is due at the end of the term IN ADDITION to the final exam. Jack is a tough grader, but offers extra credit and is quick at grading and messaging.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: FN225
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I took FN225 in the summer and it was a big mistake. Along with FN225 I took two more classes and the amount of homework and studying I needed to do for this class was stressful. There are exams almost every other week. Very Very difficult class. Take this course when you have a lot of time in your hands and don't take too many classes with it

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: BI112
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Get ready to do a lot of reading and assignments. He is very clear on what he expects, and is easily accessible if you want to ask for clarification. Quizzes are based on articles he easily provides on portal since the beginning of term and tests are based on all his lectures you can watch as many times as you need.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: FN225
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Grades stuff to critically and tests are not based on study guides from class.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: FN225
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Seems like a real nice guy that wants you to do well, however his tests say differently. The study guides are a bit much. I don't think the human brain is capable of memorizing that much information. Lots of easy assignments except for the diet analysis. Pointless assignment but worth a lot of points, I recommend not waiting until the last minute.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: FN225
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Hardest tests ever.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: FN225
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Online course is very disorganized. Due dates and schedule are not updated. Assignments that Jack used to assign, but no longer does, are still on the schedule, confusing everyone. 5 exams in the term are proctored -- what is the point of being online at that rate? Crams an unrealistic amount of info needed on each exam without notes. DO NOT TAKE.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: BI112
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Listen, Jack is a rare breed. He is hilarious if you have a dry sense of humor and can take it. He wants you to succeed. If you ask a question, don't expect for him to just give up the answer... He will make you look for it and research the answer. How else are you going to learn? LOTS of reading. Helpful if you split it up with a buddy. Book/quiz

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: BI112
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Brook is great, he has standards and he sticks to them. You will probably have to take him for bi112 and fn225 because Mhcc doesnt have any other instructors for these classes really. His exams are difficult, and the class is a heavy class. Take a light load during the term you take any of his classes.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: FN225
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

I would recommend any professor besides Brook. Does not care about his students, especially females. Uses crude and offensive humor often. He is well versed in the information, and well qualified. Do not ask questions unless you want to feel humiliated. Skip Brook there are many better professors.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: BI112
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

At first I wasn't sure about Jack, this class is HARD, in the sense that it is very time consuming, make sure you have enough time to do hw every week. At the end I had an 88% (technically a B), but it looks like he weighted grades. And I got an A! He wants nursing majors to be prepared for the work load of nursing programs! He is nice and helpful.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: FN225
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Jack is one of the best professors at MHCC! He is always willing to help and available in his office. My biggest tip to anyone planning on taking nutrition is to start the three day diet analysis as soon as you can, it's definitely not something you can wait to do until the last minute!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: BI112
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Jack is an amazing professor and really knows his stuff! He is available outside of class and offers tons of extra credit. He not only wants his students to succeed but understand the concepts so they are prepared for A&P. I got an A+ by utilizing his office hours and the tutoring center.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: BI112
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

TAKE HIS CLASS ONLINE! His lectures need a pause button!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: BI112
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Jack is a really chill professor but at the same time is very strict on due dates, so turn it in on-time or get no credit for the assignment.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: BIO112
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

He wont be available outside of class hours. Busy guy, don't bother him and don't ask him questions alone.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: BI101
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Jack is a great professor! I took his BI101 class expecting it to be extremely difficult and it wasn't. Instead of doing finals, we just took a quiz every Monday and Wednesday to test the stuff we learned that week. Don't get me wrong the stuff we learn is difficult, but he makes it fun and easy by showing videos and using hands on experiences.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: FN225
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Jack is an outstanding professor. His lectures are clear and the expectations of the class are direct. He always responds to emails with questions about assignments and the material in a reasonable amount of time. He cares about the material and he is interested in you getting it. Excellent instructor. He also thinks he is hilarious.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: BI112
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

I don't know why this guy has any bad ratings at all. he was extremely helpful and understanding. he put time aside any time he was asked and was very straight forward about his expectations. anyone who didn't do well clearly had too much going on with work or personal life because this class was awesome if you put in the work and are motivated.