James Mayhew - Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, Terre Haute, IN

Professor: James Mayhew

Department: Engineering

College: Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, Terre Haute, IN

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ES201
• 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:

I went to ask for help on how to improve on my next test, and he did not really help at all with going over the material. He more said "what do you think you need to do?" but that was the reason I was asking.. because I did not know what to do...

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ES202
• 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:

The lecture notes barely helped with the homework. I did not feel prepared for the tests from doing the homework, and when I got the material explained in the learning center and with a classmate, I still did terribly. He is a nice guy who teaches mini Greek and Latin lessons, but with the amount of packets we get, i feel like I didnt learn much.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ES201
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very lively prof. Creates a great learning environment. Beware, his grading is super strict.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ME305
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Mayhew is quirky and he might come off as strict and unforgiving, but really he's strict and friendly (generally). Much more excited/animated for aerospace classes than other classes. Asks a lot of questions of students (he'll know your name), be ready to answer.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ES202
• 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:

Professor Mayhew was incredibly unhelpful during office hours. Many times he would not answer the questions I asked in a clear way. Class did not seem helpful in actually learning and understanding the material.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ES201
• 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:

I had Dr. Mayhew for ConApps and Intro to Aero and he was terrible for both of them. He teaches more classes than he has time for so he doesn't grade the mountains of homework he assigns which leaves you with no feedback and he tops it all off with the hardest tests I took at Rose. The tests were nothing like the homework and he is a tough grader.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ME305
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Mayhew is a BOSS! He is a very motivational and dedicated professor, especially in the field of Aerospace Engineering. This was my first class with him, and I absolutely loved it! A normal lecture consist of him asking each student to complete a theorem or equation on the board, so that everyone may be engaged in the class. Work hard!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ES202
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Mayhew is a great prof. He's engaging, funny, and is very good at explaining the material clearly and concisely. Yes, he is a hard grader, but I didn't try very hard and still pulled a B in his class. EES took some getting used to but stick it out and you'll do fine in his class.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ES202
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Had him as a stand in for Moorhead in thermo and felt he did a very good job keeping us on track. Entertaining and interactive.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ME301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Not helpful oustide of class. Made changes/corrections to HW at 10pm the night before it's due OFTEN. Grades without mercy. "It's okay to fail this class; I failed my senior aerospace design class." - Dr. Mayhew after giving a test with an avg of 60

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ME301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great lecturer. Really hard grader. Not very friendly, not very helpful outside of class. I've gotten an A in every class I've taken at Rose, but I got a C in Thermo II with Mayhew.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ES202
• 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:

Dr. Mayhew is difficult to get used to. Once you do, he's a decent prof. He is difficult to get a hold of, and almost never replies to emails. He's a tough grader on tests, but gives you full credit on homework if you turn it in.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ES202
• 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:

Very good teacher. Went out of his way to answer several questions I had outside of class. He made me love fluids. He was pretty funny and I actually looked forward to his lectures (they did come right after Burchett ES204, so that may have made them seem better).

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ES202
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

His fluids class was kind of intimidating at first but it got a lot better as the quarter went on. He's good at staying to schedule. I don't know if he's really someone you want to help you outside of class. asks the class a lot of questions and gives hints so you can answer them

Rating # 15

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

He didn't explain things very well in class or in a way I could understand. Hardly availible for help outside of class, except during very specific times or by appt. Come on your in college it's called open door, your there from 1st period to 8th.

Rating # 16

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

He is a good prof. Don't turn your homework in late, but other than that he is no harder then the rest. He goes around the room calling on people and does a decent job of teaching. I had trouble visiting him in his office because he just demands a lot of respect so I was nervouse wasting his time

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ME
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

No Comments

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ES202
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very poor at returning homework, yet has a strict turn in policy. We had about 20 out of 25 assignments that were never graded and not returned until the next quarter.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: TWO
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Poor professor in class and out of class. He a hardass so it just makes it worse.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ME405
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

By far the worst experience I have ever had in my acedemic career. I could teach this class better just by reading the book then this guy did. He doesn't explain anything and treats undergratduates like they already have a PHD.