Jeb Barnes - University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA

Professor: Jeb Barnes

Department: Political Science

College: University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: POSC130
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Barnes is a professor who is good at making a rather dry subject engaging. His papers are well outlined and office hours also does wonders. I will say that your TA grades everything so I would recommend meeting with both. I did not find the reader to have anything that wasn't covered in lecture. Take Barnes.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: POSC130
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The class is very repetitive and it makes going to lecture unappealing. With that said, its a pretty easy class if you go to both lecture and discussion. Barnes knows what he is taking about.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: POSC334
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Absolutely loved this class. Professor Barnes is one of my favorite professors at USC. Its important to do the readings. Also go to office hours! Hes super helpful in office hours. Highly recommend this class and professor.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: POSC130
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Although he doesn't take attendance, he gives out so much information in class that you won't want to miss them. Readings are difficult but with his explanation, it's much easier to understand. At first, it's gonna be hard to do the paper because this is a new area for me. As I learn more, I get a clearer idea of framing my essay. And his OH helps!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: POSC130
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

You will have to go to class to understand the material, along with what is expected of you on the papers, final, and midterm. I never did any of the readings and did just fine. Be sure to go to your T.A. for questions since they will be the one grading your papers and tests.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: POSC130
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Barnes makes posc 130 fun and interesting. He is very engaging during lecture, and explains material multiple times. He is available to talk outside of class, and you are well prepared for the midterm and final.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: POSC130
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

professor barnes makes pretty boring material somewhat entertaining. i think that he is and will be one of the best professors i have/will take at USC. very few actual assignments, all of which count a lot, but he is extremely clear about expectations and they were all relatively easy. michelle is a great TA- she grades all work

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: POSC130G
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

A truly knowledgeable and entertaining lecturer, who prepares his students for the assignments and assessments of the course. Each assignment is significant, but none take a great deal of time. He is always available and has some interesting stories about being a lawyer and life in general. Ask him about his surfing.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: POSC334
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

An engaging lecturer who really knows what he's talking about. The assignments aren't difficult IF you take good notes, do the readings, and pay attention in class. He values participation a lot. Outside of class he is very approachable and happy to help at office hours. I recommend this class if you are genuinely interested in politics.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: POSC334
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I also took Barnes for POSC130 as a freshman (very difficult). But I took him again my sophomore year, because I wanted to see if I can do better. Anyway, his course readers are absolutely mandatory (essay(s) depend heavily on content). He does his best to completely explain concepts in lectures, and so expects you to put that information in essays

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: POLISCI130
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Jeb is a great teacher. Best I've ever had. The class was difficult but he is a great teacher so if you want to do well, you will! I am taking him next semester!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: POLISCI130
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Barnes knows politics, policy and the law. His experience is extensive and he offers his perspective and and wisdom easily. He is a little dry, and not everyone will like him. But you will learn. Not the easiest GE. 2 papers that got more complex and a final that you need you study for. You will work in this class... And learn. (:

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: POSC130G
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Barnes has firsthand experience as a lawyer and can talk eloquently on a range of legal matters. He is hilarious and makes tough concepts memorable that way. You definitely need to come to class, and makes sure you have a good TA that can explain tougher concepts and help with the 2 large essay assignments. Easily accessible during office hours.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: POSC130
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I loveeee Barnes!!! He is a great professor. I really enjoyed his class. I really wish he taught other classes at SC. I definitely recommend him!! Plus he's great eye candy.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: POSC130
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Jeb Barnes is one of the best professor on campus. I took him for a GE and it was probably one of my favorite class at USC. The class itself can be challenging if you don't read or grasp on the the concepts quickly. You definitely don't have to be a political science major to take the course; I'm not. 2 papers, 1 midterm, and 1 final.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: POSC130G
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Barnes is fire. He's passionate, smooth, and easy to talk to. He acts like POSC130 is the most difficult class you've ever taken, but as long as you memorize the infamous chartstake notes, you'll be fine. He spends the first 20 minutes of class reviewing what he said last time. You don't have to read. Pay attention in lecture. TAs are awesome too.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: POSC130G
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He pretends the class is way harder than it actually is.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: POLISCI130
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

You won't do well if you don't attend class and take notes. Only problem is that all his notes are in chart format so it is really difficult to get everything down. This class needs to be called Charts 130. Also, if you don't use the words "on balance" in your assignments you fail the class. Charts.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: POSC130
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

One of the best professors Ive ever had!! Such a great guy that likes to help out his students. TAKE HIM!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: POSC130G
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great class and professor