James Leonard - Marshall University, Huntington, WV

Professor: James Leonard

Department: Geography

College: Marshall University, Huntington, WV

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: GEO100
• 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:

Hes really not that difficult once you get the hang of the class. You have one quiz a week w/ 20 questions & 10 mins to complete it. Thats the toughest part of the class, but you get to retake it once more. He gives some extra credit opportunities. He gives participation points for being in class which is a part of your grade. Hes not bad imo.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: GEO110
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This "professor" needs to put out his syllabus BEFORE class starts (online course) because my laptop apparently is not compatible with Windows (i have a chromebook) so now I have to buy a WHOLE NEW LAPTOP for this 1 credit hour course. PITIFUL! Never had problems before now! PITIFUL

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: GEO317
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This class is awful!!! He barely gives any grades. His online test are 60 questions in 30 minutes thats 2 questions a minutes or you arent passing. Iemailed him about not having enough time and he said to study and memorizes and you wont need time. You have 3 test and 5 assignments. So not many grades!And hes a tough grader! Dont take him.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: FYS100
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He's the worst professor at Marshall. He should be on probation for the amount of students that have failed his classes. He will look your in the face and tell you to change your major because you're not good enough. He also has no concern about other class work or jobs because he assigns 10+ hours of homework a week. Don't take him, ever.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: GEO317
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Doesn't respond to email in a timely manner (this was an online class so email was the only way of communication) and when he did respond he didn't really answer your questions.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: GEO305
• Grade Received: F
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Incredibly rude and short with students. If you email him in an appropriate and professional manner, you'll get a terse, short response back, when he even decides to reply. Offers very little in the way of points or assignments to build up points. Doesn't believe students have any other obligations or responsibilities besides his class.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: FYS100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He is so rude to everyone and he takes the class way to serious.. Like hello its just FYS, get over yourself buddy. He made me cry once during his office hours and told me "well, sucks for you." So I do NOT recommend taking him whatsoever. Very rude and too serious.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: GEO317
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Worst class I've ever taken in my life. His instructions for assignments weren't clear at all and when asking questions over e-mail, it took him days to respond. If you can find a different professor for this class, take them instead.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: FYS 100
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Gives way to much homework that relates to nothing. Rambles in class. Gives multiple assignments due the next class day. Makes mandatory meetings around campus. If you some how get put in his class, I'd drop it.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: FYS100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He assigns work on each day the class meets, sometimes it's more than one assignment. He goes on and on and lectures about nonsense. He takes this class too seriously, far more serious than other professors. If you happen to schedule with him I would drop the class before it's too late.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: 317
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I have been in college awhile now and this is the worst professor I've ever had. He never answers his e-mails and doesn't care about his students. His grading is ridiculous!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: GEO305
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Not bad overall, but he isn't the most clear professor and he's a brutal grader. Expect assignments virtually everyday and annoying reading journals that take 3-5 hours each to do. Even if you will learn a great deal about Canada and the United States, I'd avoid him if you could

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: FYS100214
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I submitted a paper that had a few grammar mistakes and he gave me a zero on the assignment. In other words I DO NOT recommend that you take this professor for any class. He is an extremely tough grader, and there is homework every single class.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: FYS100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I would absolutely NOT take this professor for FYS! He is a hard grader, he has no consideration for his students when it comes to the amount of work he assigns, and you can forget missing just one class because you will be so far behind it would be nearly impossible for you to get caught up. Also, when he grades papers he leaves nasty comments.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: GEO317
• 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 have had in my 4 years at my Marshall. He shows no empathy or consideration. I constantly went to his office (something I have never had to do until now) with questions about assignments and grades. He is not a helpful teacher in the least bit. I strongly advise everyone to avoid this pathetic excuse of a teacher.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: GEO426
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He seems to be helpful when it comes to questions. Just to let you know there will be a ton of assignments for you to do when you take his class. His test are pretty difficult, I am not one for Timed Test because I like to take my time... and hello this is GIS you can't rush things...

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: FYS100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This man definitely takes FYS 100 to a different level than the other professors. He constantly assigns work, sometimes three assignments in one day, and gives no consideration if you have other classes or work due at the same time. I would avoid taking him for this class at all costs. Try to get a different professor, if you can.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: GEO317
• 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:

If there is another professor I would recommend taking any other professor that is available. The assignments did not seem that hard until he graded them and tore it apart. He gives little direction but expects a very specific response, yet he doesn't tell you what that is, very hard to please. I spent at least 8 hrs a day on this class and got a B

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: GEO317
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Avoid this professor.His assignments are basic, hardly college level assignments. His instructions and expectations for essays are unclear, and will dock points for things you didn't even know were expected. This is unfair. He offers "feedback" for practice essays, but it's just the amount of points you'd earn,not what to fix, which is unhelpful.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: GEO317
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Rude, rude, rude. He doesn't explain very well for the online class and you can just tell he is uninterested in whether or not the students do well.