Brian James - Pennsylvania College of Technology, Williamsport, PA

Professor: Brian James

Department: Mathematics

College: Pennsylvania College of Technology, Williamsport, PA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MATH153
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

After being out of school for a few years I was worried about returning, especially with math! He is SO helpful and prompt with returning questions. As long as you stay on schedule, read, watch the videos and do the homework you should do great! I would def take him again!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MTH151
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Online Course

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MTH151
• 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:

Professor James was by far the best math professor Ive taken for a online course. Hes very willing to help you the best he can. I would definitely take a class with him again! Would recommend if you need an easy math elective!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MATH160
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I took the stats course online. The calendar is very specific about what to do to stay on schedule, if you do that you will be fine in this course. I have heard that James is really good on campus, but hard to get into his classes.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MATH160
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Bryan James has a great enthusiasm for the martial in which he is teaching. He comes in every day with a energy that wakes up everyone and prepares us to pay attention. One of the best aspects of his class is that he relates statistic to each of our majors which gives this support class a feeling of a major class.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MATH160
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

(Online). He says he there for you, to help with ALL/ANY questions but when you ask he is no help, tells you to look in the book or we already covered that, you should have already learned that in another class. As someone else said, test questions are nothing like the homework! He is only good for students that already understand stats/math!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MATH160
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Do not take statistics online with Brian James. This was literally the worst online class Ive ever taken. I had nearly a 4.0 going into this semester and this class ruined that completely. Many student have emailed him with questions and his responses are Rude. Followed instructions on labs and project assignments only to do poorly on them.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MATH160
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I had to take this stat course online. I would recommend going to campus for this course. If you stay on track like he recommends you should do fine, but it is a lot of work. Towards the end of the semester I started to slack because the material got tough, and it did affect my grade. He seems to care and help those who try. Nice guy!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MATH160
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Just completed MTH160 distance ed. I learned a lot but worked hard. James helps a lot but you have to stay on schedule.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MTH160
• 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:

Online statistics is not easy, but he made it doable. Very organized class, but you must stay on schedule. Took him on campus for a different class and he is great in the classroom, distance has its challenges for this type of course. I would recommend.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MTH160
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Took his distance learning class. Everything is set up in Plato in advance, some things can be accessed in advance others not until a certain date. All quizzes & tests were done through Plato, I found most of them to be challenging compared to how the material was taught in the book. He curved quizzes & tests which slightly helps your grade.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MATH160
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Also a distance education stats student. I thought it was very fair and I learned a lot. He offers virtual office hours every Sunday night where you can ask anything and he solves problems for you. Considering it was statistics and online, I thought it was well done.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MTH160
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Do not take an online course with him, he does nothing to help his online students. He even denied an office meeting with me. His test questions do not match the homework you are doing to learn the work on our own. This is frustrating when you understand the HW but are clueless when taking tests. Doesn't give partial credit when grading tests.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MTH190
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He really is a great teacher, he's easy to understand and definitely knows what he's talking about.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MTH190
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is a tough grader but he teaches everything that are on the tests

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MTH160
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Brian James is a wonderful instructor, and he should be getting paid much more than the $11.00 at Penn College. I don't even enjoy math but I loved this class with James. He will make you laugh and learn at the same time. He tells you what's on the tests all throughout the semester. Do the homework, study, and ask for help. James is great.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MTH190
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Honestly the best math teacher and class I have ever taken. The class moved fast and James made that quite clear. The material was clear cut and he would always help if you asked. He wants to see people succeed but he is honest when it comes to your performance. If you are not doing well he would tell you flat out and challenge you to do better.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MTH160
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Fantastic, fair, honest teacher. From what I've heard from other students, James is the bet teacher to take Stats with. He makes sure students having trouble stay afloat, and challenges students that do well. The class is difficult, but James does a great job of being enthusiastic and explaining everything very well. 10/10, would take again.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MTH190
• 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:

James knows his stuff. always relates the class to real life applications. keeps it interesting with that else he says.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PHS103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He is a great professor who really keeps you entertained during class. Keeps the mood upbeat and loves to interact with all of the students at a more personal level. If you need physics of any level I would highly recommend this professor to anyone of any learning level. Not too much homework, and he selects only the problems that will be needed.