David Jones - Baruch College, New York, NY

Professor: David Jones

Department: Political Science

College: Baruch College, New York, NY

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: POL1101
• 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:

Prof. Jones is very knowledgeable. His lectures may be boring, but you have to pay attention to do well on his exams. He gives 3 exams and 3 homeworks. They are not that hard as long as you pay attention in class and do your chapter readings (although textbook is not really necessary). He cares for his students, and tries to give deservable grade.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: POL1101
• 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:

3 noncumulative tests, each worth 30%, and an average of 3 homework grades, worth 10%. Textbook isn't needed, tests are based solely on lectures. Attendance taken through sign in sheet. Doesn't allow any type of electronics. For his HW, just regurgitate what he says in class and you will do fine. Little studying needed

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: POL1101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Attendence is not mandaorty, just have someone sign you in. Theres 3 tests and 3 homeworks. homework is easy and straight to the point but if you dont put his answer hell mark it wrong. Tests are all 50 mc and are noncumulative. Easy to pass if you use the study guide. He is willing to change the way he counts each exam to better your grade.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: POL1101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

David Jones is a great professor, Sign In Sheet, Don't even have to go to class(Have someone sign you in) 3 tests 3 homework all curved. Grading for the homework makes no sense. All the tests are unit tests(One is the final). Great Professor take him if you have the chance

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: POL1001
• 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:

Professor Jones is a role model of what professor should be. He is about as straight forward as a professor could be. He cares about his students. He explains everything clearly, throughly and in it's entirety in all his lectures. If you are having trouble he is easily accessible. There are 3 test and 3 homework. They aren't too difficult.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: POL1101
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Not my strongest topic, but he was always accessible after class for me to discuss problems. Caring, passionate, organized. Best to be there in person to listen. 3 exams all curved. You have to do the homework as part of the grade (also curved). I got a B-, but I recommend him.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: POL1001
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Unnecessarily difficult class. Harsh grader.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: POL1001
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Easy A if you're into American politics. If you arent, this might be a tough for you as you'd be clueless in the first exam. 2nd and 3rd are comparatively easier. HW grading is not fair. Takes attendance via a sign in sheet so you can ask friends(if you have any) to sign you in. Great lecturer but boring for those not interested in politics(like me

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: POL1101
• 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:

David Jones is overall a really great guy. His teaching style is easy to follow, easy to take notes, and understand his material. I actually look forward to go to his class. He cares about the students and he wants you to do well. He is an average-tough grader, but he tells you exactly what's going to be on his tests.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: POL1101
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I love Professor Jones. Wasn't a big fan of political science at all, but after taking his class I have a genuine interest in it. He's very passionate about what he teaches and he knows how to answer all your questions. A bit picky with his homeworks, but they're only a small part of your grade. He speaks clearly and has amazing lectures.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: POL1101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Very good professor, easy to take good notes from. Speaks clearly, in a way that makes the material easy to understand. Very fair grader, and grades on a curve. He hosts a review session after class before each exam, which is also very helpful. Very knowledgeable, highly recommended.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: POL1101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

3 tests, 3 homeworks. Lectures were interesting but some days were a bit of a drag. You can get away with not reading the textbooks since you'll be taking a lot of notes in his class. You should still skim it since it will help a lot with homeworks and there are a few questions on the tests that are specifically from the textbook.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: POL1001
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great lecture class. I recommend you skim through the textbook. You don't necessarily need to read it thoroughly, but there WILL be questions on the tests that can only be answered if you looked on the textbook. 95% of what you need to know for the tests come from the lectures. Oh and if you ever need more clarification on things, just ask him!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: POL1101FALL
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Jones is a great person and teacher, but only his answers are the right ones. Few short homework assignments are given so they are counted very heavily, and even if you justify your reasoning to your answer he will not give credit (half if you fight him for it) for the that question. He is a very strict grader and doesn't round/ give extra credit.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: POL1101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

His tests are a bit hard, class average was consistently low but he curves in the end so just study the book and notes. His homework makes you think as well. Class is not too difficult. He's hilarious during lectures and works to make students understand the material. Take if he's available.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: POL1101
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's a very smart man. However, his tests are confusing and he tries to make sure they're difficult. However, he would do anything to help his students learn. His homework is based on his opinion and there is only 1 acceptable answer to a million answer question. But his class isn't bad and he's very nice.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: POL1101
• 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:

He is a really nice professor willing to make sure you learn. Unfortunately the exams are a bit confusing but it wasn't cumulative.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: POL1101
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

GReat Professor, I want him to teach me EVERYTHING! You should definitely take his class.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: POL1101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He is a very intelligent man that always answers questions with a smile. Three tests, three hws, all based on his lectures. Therefore, take good notes and you are guaranteed a great grade. I would take him again. Highly recommended!!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: POL
• 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: N/A

Comment:

He's a very good prof. He teaches with enthusiasm and the class is very interesting. If you pay attention in class and take notes everything you will do well in his class.