Howard Keller - Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN

Professor: Howard Keller

Department: Accounting

College: Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: A200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Makes you feel stupid for asking questions. Rude. Hours worth of homework not related to test. Didn't come to class over half of the semester and thinks video lectures are an appropriate substitute. If you want to pass, you have to read the book.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: BUSA200
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Grade is based on weekly ten-point assignments through online software (which he then tells you isn't related to material on tests) and three tests (each worth 150 pts). Percentage-wise, you won't do well on tests. But the curve is huge in the class because of it. Funny prof, only choice. Not too horrible. Find people to study with.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: A200
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I loved him as a prof. He was easy to follow along with, gave you all information you needed, and had a hard to understand but good humor. He understood that no one wanted to be there, and neither did he, so he got to the point. Homework was long, but fair, giving you 2 chances to do it. CAN NOT REACH BY EMAIL. If you go to class, youll do fine.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: A200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This professor is awful at teaching. He makes you feel stupid for asking questions. His tests are hard and look nothing like his class handouts or homework. He is the only instructor for Accounting so good luck to all his future students.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ACC202
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Don't sign up for his classes or any accounting through the Kelley school. If anything goes wrong during your semester they will not work with you, and he structures his tests against the standardized testing flow. They range from recognition to recall tests that have an uneven flow and will have you flipping from the beginning to ending and back.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: A201
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great guy. He'll take the time to explain any questions. He tends to tell stories a lot which make class longer than it needs to be. Expect HARD exams and a full letter grade curve.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: A202
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He makes the exams for all of the Accounting 201 and 202 and he makes them nearly impossible to get higher than C

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: A200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Boring. Tests are extremely difficult even if you do study. They are nothing like the homework and in class work.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: A202
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Just like BUS-A201. Test are tough but I felt that the material covered in A202 was easier than A201. If you get the choice to take any accounting classes with Keller just do it. It's much easier to take it with him since he creates the test for everyone. Just do your best to get a C and move on.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: A202
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Keller's lectures are very long if you take the tuesday classes, he explains the material very fast which makes the material very confusing. Expect homework every single sunday and they are long. His test are very hard and he makes them for the whole accounting classes. He is a tough grader because the exams are worth 150 points.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: A202
• Grade Received: C-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

To call him a bad professor is putting it lightly. When explaining course material during class, gives minimal information on the topic. Lectures make it more difficult to understand the concepts reviewed in the book. Makes tests more difficult than they need to be and are not similar to any example given in homework or class. Stay away at all cost

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: A200
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Keller is just not meant to be a teacher he knows his stuff almost too well so he assumes everyone else does too makes you feel low if you ask questions class concluded early every meeting but you will not gain your money's worth or learn the concepts needed for exams no study guides or test review he won't email you back ever

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: A202
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Nothing against Professor Keller at all, but this class is impossible. The lectures and lecture notes don't help with the homework or test at all. I spent hours studying the lecture notes before taking the first test, but it didn't help. Tests are extremely hard and tricky.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: A202
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

The lectures are nothing like the homework or exams. Good luck

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: A202
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Took A201 and A202 with him. Passed both with a B+... Extremely difficult classes. Tests are the hardest tests I have ever taken, and I'm an A student. I earned a B in both classes because I spent nearly 31 hours before each test studying. Very tough stuff. This IS the weed out class for Kelley. I recommend A202 in summer, only 6 weeks!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: BUSA202
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Writes tests that always result in failing class averages on them, has been for years, then curves the class at the end to justify it. Where does that help in the learning process..? I havnt been able to figure it out in 2 years of his courses. Writes tests for all accounting classes. Hes unhelpful and doesn't answer emails or oncourse messages.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: A202
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Not a good professor. He seems chummy in class, but berated students who asked legitimate questions. Also, come test time, you'll be wondering what he was teaching you. The test questions are infinitely harder and different than what he discussed in class. Even worse, he forced students to take his exams on Sundays! What a sham.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: A201
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Keller is a great professor. The people who do poorly in his class are the ones who are lazy and dont put forth any effort. This class will require a lot of studying if you want to be successful. I was able to get an A pretty easily, but I also put in several hours a week studying. Dont buy the book, you just need the online access for HW

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: BUSA201
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Amazing teacher. His tests are very difficult though. It's not a mystery what will be on the tests. Be prepared to know the concepts inside and out. He gives very detailed notes that will help you immensely on the homeworks and tests. Do the homeworks, attend class, and apply yourself. With the curve it won't be a problem to get a good grade!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: BUSA200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Mr. Keller was very interesting and down-to-earth. While this was my most anxiety ridden course of the semester, it was also one of my faves. I came out with a C, thanks to the study group we formed. Book was rarely used. Homework did not reflect tests well! STUDY CLASS NOTES. This prof. writes very tricky tests. With the curve, you can pass.