Gerald Murray - University of Florida, Gainesville, FL

Professor: Gerald Murray

Department: Anthropology

College: University of Florida, Gainesville, FL

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ANT3241
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

So full of himself. He had some early success in development and has been milking it for years. However, he has no recent experience in development and is very out of touch. He also lacks methodological rigor. A flake really

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ANT3930
• 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:

I'm about to graduate after summer is over and all I have to say is that Murray is by far my favorite teacher at UF. Attendence is mandatory but his lectures can be intresting and he is a very funny guy. I had him twice in my four years at UF and I got an A both times in his class. I loved his online tests, and overall an AWESOME professor!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ANT3930
• 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:

Anth. of Judaism- Best class ever. Idk what others are saying, I loved him. He is so knowledgeable and interesting. Lectures do lack structure, but its nothing that will hinder you from getting an A, just pay attention. Exams moderately difficult, but reading guides and notes help a lot- they are on E-learning, anyways. I'd recommend him to anyone.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ANT3241
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

he talks too much and the lectures have no structure. this time he put all his exams online & people got the same questions in the same order. so we all buddied up on them. makes u read a lot but i never did them. just make some friends, get their reading guides. by the way these help a lot for the exams. he gives extra credit out like sweet butter

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ANT3241
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

he rambles entirely too much and has a ludicrous attendance policy.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ANT3241
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Could be an easy class if you don't have any other serious classes. Lots of detailed readings that he provides study guides for but you must attend class and take really detailed notes. Tests are hard and recently switched to online but only gives on hour for 60+ questions. Gives little extra credit and slots are limited.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ANT3241
• 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:

If you come to class and listen and do the reading you will pass just fine. He gives lots of study guides and he speaks very openly. However, if you don't want to attend or do work outside of class, I wouldn't recommend it. Very labor intensive, but he tells the best stories and is a great speaker. He'll keep your attention if you'll give it to him

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ANT3241
• 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 I've ever had. The only thing he ever talks about is Jews, but there are other religions out there. He doesn't even have lectures prepared for class, he just rambles on and on. He's rude to students and doesn't care to be even the least be considerate to them. I have never disliked a professor as much as I dislike him.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ANT3930
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Absolutely amazing. I had him for ANT of religion and Judaism, and I'm taking my third class with him. You do have to attend class and DO THE STUDY GUIDES, but he usually doesn't test you on the reading if there's no study guide, which is often. But believe me, he really makes you want to go to class.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ANT3620
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Make sure you read all the assigned readings and you'll do fine. He's a very smart guy who knows what he's talking about. His tests can be tricky!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ANT3241
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

awesome! he knows his stuff and a lot about judaism and voo doo; both interesting. DO THE STUDY GUIDES! they're time consuming but itll make or break your grade. tests are open notes but extremely specific so you have to take good notes in class and make sure not to miss anything when you do the study guides. i'd take another class with him.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ANT3620
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Go to class! The first exam scared me because I didn't get his style. You must take precise notes and do the readings. At the end of the semester he said not to do half the readings anyway and he let us curve a BUNCH. He's a very interesting man. He breaks out into different languages all class long.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ANT3620
• 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:

really great class! you have to show up, but it's worth it.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ANT3930
• 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:

great guy, really knows his stuff. this class is worthwhile and its easy to get a good grade as long as you go to class and do the readings. warning: if you don't like to read this is not the class for you. otherwise, awesome class!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ANT3241
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Interesting class, good professor. Obviously very intelligent. Go to class for extra credit (really helps). Gives reading guides, and can have 2 pages front and back for exams! Not very hard.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ANT1
• 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:

Must show interest to pass course, which is easily done by a wise student.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ANT3620
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Stickler for protocol. Will take points off your grade for not addressing him properly.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ANT3241
• 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:

Personally, thought it was very easy to pay attention in class; I really enjoyed the subject. He really knows his stuff particularly about Judaism and Voodoo. If you do the reading guides and go to class its almost impossible not to get an A.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ANT3241
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Awesome class. Mostly focuses on Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, and Voudu (speciality) but knows alot about them. Very intersting. Only 4 multiple choice exams, one drop. Plenty of extra credit available. Must take good notes and attend but otherwise, not unbearable. Great for Diversity credit. Recommended.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ANT3620
• 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:

He is a good professor and the class isnt too hard as long as you attend all the lectures and take precise notes. His exams are fair, but the last exam was kinda tricky. Its an interesting course that you'll learn to like.