Seth Hammer - Towson University, Towson, MD

Professor: Seth Hammer

Department: Accounting

College: Towson University, Towson, MD

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ACCT301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Cold bitter heart.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ACCT301
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Hardest class I've ever taken and prof is not understanding at all. Such a hard grader. Final is worth 35% of your grade and your grade really is only based on exams that are hard. He tells you to use flashcards but expects you to memorize so many lists all with 4-5 items on each so memorization really doesn't work...

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ACCT301
• 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:

Hammer is a really great professor who really knows his stuff. He wants you to succeed, but you need to put in the work. He doesn't grade for attendance but you need to go to class, he does a lot of practice problems that are really helpful and tells you word for word what will be on the exams. Get ready to memorize. Overall he's a great teacher.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ACCT301
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Class was difficult but is willing to help if you need help. goes over homework in class and practice problems, but that is pretty much it. A lot of self teaching but he will help you. Gives you practice problems and tells you exactly what is on the test. The practice problems are the same as the test, just different numbers

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ACCT301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

One of the best professors I have ever had. His lectures really explain the material well because he relates it to current events and does examples with you in class. He tells you what will be on the exam, it may be a little hard, but if you put forth the effort to study, it's hard not to pass. MAKE FLASHCARDS. Highly recommend him.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ACCT202
• Grade Received: D
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very stubborn and has little empathy. Will fail a whole class and not care. He expects all the students to know as much as him and doesn't articulate concepts clearly. He only talks from the textbook, no powerpoint or anything - straight lecture. Rarely answers the questions asked.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ACCT301
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I had better instruction at community college where I was paying a fifth of the tuition. Doesn't teach the material just walks through one practice problem a class and the rest is on you to teach yourself. Tests are ridiculously hard. I've never spent so much time studying for a class and was still the first time I've failed tests in college.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ACCT301
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Hammer is nice and makes ok jokes, but does not play with exams. There is no how you will pass without opening your book and reading it. Attendance is not mandatory, but trust me, you should still go. He is not as clear in class, but provides the information you will need to study for the exams. NO EXTRA CREDIT, STUDY and DO PRACTICE PROBLEMS

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ACCT301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Tells you exactly what will be on the test. Flash cards are what got me through this class. It's not hard if you listen to what he says to know and memorize. Memorization is key to getting a good grade. Looked forward to this class and would take Hammer again he's knowledgeable, funny, and really nice!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ACCT301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

ACCT 301 is a tough class to begin with, so don't think about skipping Hammer's class. He doesn't take attendance, but if you do skip make sure you get the notes from someone else. Not many assignments that he grades - Wiley Plus, Quickbooks, 2 exams, & a quiz. He makes it clear about what will be on his exams & stresses to use notecards to prepare

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ACCT301
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Best acct professor at Towson. Intermediate Acct is hard but If Dr. Hammer says something will be on the test, IT WILL be on the test. attendance not mandatory, but go because he's lecture-heavy. He jokes around a lot so class isn't all dreadful. Grade consists of 2 exams & a final. He's super caring of his acct students. Take him! u wont regret it

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ACCT301
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Hammer is the BEST acct professor ive had so far. Class is inherently difficult bc its intermediate. But hes so willing to help. Lectures are clear/straight forward. Provides study guides for exams. There are 2 exams, 2 hw assignments, and 1 final. He makes sure everyone is on the same page. he CARES a lot!! and wants you to do well! TAKE HIM

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ACCT361
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He's pretty clear cut about his expectations. I took a summer hybrid course, which is inherently difficult because the amount of material which must be covered in very short period of time. If u study consistently and ask questions, it's not hard to get an A - even in a summer course. He makes himself available and is open to explaining concepts.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ACCT301
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great professor lets us know whats going to happen. Reviews each exam and gives lots of partial credit. Just alot of memorizing for the terms, he likes to test on them. Very helpful aswell. Got my grade because i didn't put in the time to study the vocab.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ACCT301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is awesome! Very clear and knows exactly what he's talking about. 2 tests and 1 final. He tells you exactly what to expect so as long as you do what he says you will be fine. Minimal homework & it's not hard. He's also very friendly and will help you with anything. There is a lot of memorization for this class though. I recommend him 100%

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ACCT362
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Tests lack structure with long computations needing exact steps to be followed. instructor expects that you have pre-read the chapter and did the practice questions prior to class. The instructor failed to convey the what and why about what he taught. CPA exam to the Nth degree. Expect to use office hours to get any real understanding.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ACCT301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

You will learn. Study hard.. no surprises on exams.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ACCT362
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

When Dr. Hammer says something will be on the test, it WILL be on the test. There are no tricks with his, which is one of the things that make him such a great instructor. He knows his stuff, especially about tax and he explains topics clearly. Make sure you study. Attendance isn't mandatory but you shouldn't miss too often.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ACCT301
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

As long as you go to class and study what he tells you you'll be fine. The final is cumulative but he says what will be on it. Definitely learned a lot and would recommend.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ACCT301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Hammer is a great professor, he does not sugar coat the fact that you need to put in hard work in his class or you will not do well. If you put in the work, you will do well. Tests are hard, but you learn and cover everything on them in class.