James Hill - Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI

Professor: James Hill

Department: Political Science

College: Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ECO202
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Hill was a nice guy, but his class consisted of only exams and quizzes which were graded by a grading assistant who was not always very forgiving.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ECO202
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great guy, very well spoken. Very tough class though. Grade is based off 8-50 point quizzes and 4-100 point tests. He drops 3 quizzes or a test and a quiz for you though. If you always show up you will get a nearly 5% grade boost. Gives plenty of review material. I really liked him, but the course, not so much.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ECO203
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He was very knowledgeable in the subject and obviously loved it, but in my opinion he then thought everyone should like the subject and understand it easily. He likes to act welcoming, but I found him intimidating. I went to an office hour and he made me feel dumb because he thought it was so easy/simple. I was nervous to ask any more questions

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ECO203
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

James Hill was a very good professor, his lectures were always interesting and overall I enjoyed going to his class. He gives 8 quizzes and gives old versions for review which is very helpful. However, his exams are very difficult, even with all the review materials he supplies. I think Econ is just a tough subject for most people though.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ECO203
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Very nice and easy going. Its as easy as going to class and you receive enough extra credit to bump you up a half a grade. Gives practices quizzes and exams that show you exactly what area to practice.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ECO203
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Hill wasn't a terrible professor, he just got off topic very frequently. First day of class he told students the average grade was a "C" The material is difficult but he did not do the best teaching it. However, I was grateful that he posted old quizzes with answers which were exactly like our quizzes.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PSC105
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I enjoyed Professor Hill's class so much that I've signed up for another! He is a GREAT teacher! I learned SO MUCH! I think having an interest in the subject matter up front is really important to success in the class, because if you're not interested, and don't at least follow the news, I imagine it will be hard to follow.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ECO203
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He will talk all hour about stories and it's so hard not to use your phone because no one cares what he is talking about. His quizzes and exams are hard but we won't ever re make them and is okay with a failing average of 60% and lower :) His notes aren't even helpful basically have to teach yourself!! rip if you have him.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ECO203
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

ECO203 is a hard class to begin with not to mention even harder as James Hill as your professor. His lectures are him talking about stuff that doesn't even relate to the topic. He gets off topic all the time. His notes are terrible he makes you print them out and some are 23 pages long..... His notes aren't helpful at all for the exams.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ECO203
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

ECO203 is the hardest class I've taken. Get a tutor if you start to struggle within the first week. Study hard for the quizzes and exams, and you should pass. All notes are done in class, so go to it. He is a funny guy, but not the best at teaching the subject, which is weird because he's been doing it for years. Don't get discouraged.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ECO211
• 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:

I love Dr. Hill! He really knows what he is talking about when it comes to economics and sports. It sucks that the class is at 8am but he gives you extra credit points if you only miss two classes. Going to lectures and printing out the notes he puts online is super important. STUDY and you will do well on the exams.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ECO203
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Hill is a great professor. Microeconomics is a hard subject to learn but he does a great job at teaching it. Giving many examples in real life to help you learn. 30 points extra credit for going to class and drops 3 quizzes. Gives all old exams and quizzes online, use these to help study.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ECO203
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Prof Hill is a great guy. His lectures can be a little dry at times but he uses a lot of personal experiences he's had as examples, and applies concepts to the real world. He does crack a TON of jokes. You do have to come to class to pass. And sometimes he does randomly put people in the hot seat, but besides that he is a great professor!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ECO203
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Hill was very challenging. It seemed like if you didn't know the material he didn't take you seriously. Although he is a great guy, funny, and connects the material well, the work load was very heavy and if you don't study you're done for. Test are tough. He does give attendance bonus point for extra credit and was very knowledgeable .

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ECO203
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Hill is awesome! Nice guy to get to know. Yes his classes are difficult, but with proper studying with other students and visiting his office hours, earning an A is possible. Gives extra credit for attending all classes.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PSC105
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is a great professor. I read some of the reviews, and they are really not accurate. He is a bit of a tough grader, but is really helpful if you ask!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PSC522
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Professor Hill is extremely intelligent and grades on a curve. This was the hardest class I ever had seeing that I had a lot going on and it requires a tremendous amount of reading as well as a lot of knowledge to retain. Great lectures, discussion board topics, and overall fair in terms of grading.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PSC100
• Grade Received: D+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

guy is a jerk. F%$^ his class and him. As a political science major, he is the only teacher who ruined my grade. I transferred to cmu as a junior and had to take my intro class again, and he made me do my thesis in that class for my graduation, instead of the simple 15 page paper you usually have to do. mine was 48....

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PSC100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He treats this class as if its a 300 to 400 level course. He is very liberal, and if you disagree with him, it will reflect it in your grade. Was thrown out of class four times for stumping him in political discussion. The words intro class mean nothing to him. Nice guy, but then again not so much

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ECO203
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

James hill is not a very great teacher. NOTES ARE EVERYTHING. Make sure that you take goo notes off of his power points otherwise you will not pass. Exams are very hard. When you ask a question its like he gets offended and mad that you don't understand. 30 pts. of EC for attendance saved my grade.