Leonidas Doty - San Jose State University, San Jose, CA

Professor: Leonidas Doty

Department: Business

College: San Jose State University, San Jose, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: BUS161B
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I heard he passed away and I was saddened. I enjoyed Professor Doty's teaching style; blunt. May he rest in Peace.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: BUS161A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I am currently in professor Doty's class and we were informed that he passed away. He was a great guy, even though he was a tough teacher he really loved what he was teaching. Definetely a big loss for SJSU.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: BUS161B
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

In order to pass this class you much attend class, take notes and ask questions. It is imperative to read the textbook and the extra book he has you read. He expects you to be able apply what you learn. Some find this difficult. He give multiple choice exams and way too many essays for each exam. Just watch your clock. Team projects were fun.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: BUS161B
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Worst professor ever. Hard grader. Tells you what to study, but it's not on the test (really??). I read and read, and studied like crazy, but still got D+. I can't believe this professor is still teaching. DON'T TAKE THIS CLASS. I'm a 3.0 GPA student and this class is ridiculous.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: BUS161A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I don't know if he changed this sem, but I did fine (A). 3 Midterms taken STRAIGHT from publisher (you can have 1 sheet of notes) and the essay portion was always take home, optional final, 1 company group project/presentation, short quiz on ch. every week, and 1 personal profile paper. If you put in a good effort, you should get an A or B.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: BUS161A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Worst. Teacher. Ever. The class average for my period was roughly 60% and he blamed us. I spoke up and told him that if a class average is that low, it is the teaching, not the students at fault. He got defensive and turned down my opinion. His lectures are boring and straight from the book. He comes across as angry and bitter. Avoid at all costs.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: BUS161A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Good Professor, need to attend his class as he gives essay questions from in class lecture.Three midterms, very easy, just read the PPT..get an A.allows a page of cheat sheet. one presentation, 2 essays, optional final

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: BUS161B
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

The worst professor I have taken so far in my whole college experience! Very difficult multiple choice+essay midterm with barely any time to finish! Grades his essay very hard and you have to be right on the dot correct to get any points at all for it! He's always grumpy whenever I approach him for help and doesn't like being disturb in his office

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: BUS160
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Doty loves to hear himself talk, so don't expect much back and forth. He is very opinionated and pompous, which shows in his grading. Doesn't believe in partial credit, which sucks because his midterms consist of three or four essays -- which he will give you a 0 for if he doesn't agree with your answer. Overall, terrible instructor.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: BUS160
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

His final was 100 MC questions and 4 essays. He only gave us 3 hours to finish. a regular class time was 3 and a half hours. he is such a grinch and couldn't even give us an extra half hour. So i didn't finish my essay. D-Bag times 4

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: BUS160
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I have a 3.7 GPA at SJSU and have never come across a professor with an agenda like him. I received a D on a paper for no reason at all. Granted there were a few gramatical errors but everyone around me got A's! I read their papers and their subject matter was very similar to mine. Not a nice guy in my opinion. Knowledgeable yes, fairgrader? No

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: BUS161A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Changed his teaching style since last semester. Now uses multiple choice from publishers, all definitions. 4 exams, lowest dropped (so final could be optional). Tests are longgg like 70 MC, 2-3 essay. Hard to finish. Allows one front side notes, put all definitions on it and be able to find them to fly through test. 2 papers, easy. 1 presentation.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: BUS161A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He is tough, it sucks that he is also teaching 161b. I do not recommend this professor unless you love reading, you're expected to know everything from the book. His exams are hard and long, you do not have enough time to take the exams if you have any struggle on few questions. You will never get full grade on your essays, either.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: BUS161A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Not bad. Do the reading, carefully...

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: BUS161A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

The hardest MT's I have ever taken. You're supposed to know EVERYTHING from the book. Mr. Doty rarely reads through all papers, but puts a grade and when asking for a re-read, he actually grades what you're worth (so make him re-read your papers). Doty is a grumpy old man, not very approachable when assistance is needed.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: BUS160
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Ok so if you want to pass any of his classes you had better think again. Friends in the class struggled and barley passed. His tests were the hardest tests I have ever had in my life!! DO NOT TAKE HIM IF YOU WANT BETTER THAN A "C"

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: BUS161B
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I learned alot from his Bus161B. Not only so, from what I learned, I was also successful in Bus189-Strategic Mgmt (taking w/ a different prof). If you're looking for points w/out studying hard, his class is not your type. If you really want to learn, he is perfect. Take him and do what required, you will appreciate it.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: BUS161B
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Prof Doty is an excellent professor with real world experience. You don't have to take the final if you like your grade from the 3 previous mid-terms. I had him for both 161A & B. Simply put, you just need to read the text, attend classes and ask questions to get an A or B. If you're a slacker, pick another professor.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: BUS161B
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I believe Professor Doty is suffering from a severe case Erectile dysfunction. This why he is rude to his students, very mean, and trys to fail as many student as possible.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: BUS161B
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Doty is a great teacher! For those of you who wish to learn about business, take him! He is very knowledgeable and can relate material to current events. This is class is not for the lazy and unmotivated. Take this class seriously, you will learn a ton!