Jens Bischoff - Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA

Professor: Jens Bischoff

Department: Science

College: Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: OEAS110N
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Although a lot of students didn't come to his class, which was disrespectful, i enjoyed his class. He's very easy and clearly wants everyone to pass. The class consists of 4 tests, the 4th being the final exam, with no homework. Only once did he give 5 extra points to the students who came on a regular basis. He does have a strong ascent.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: GEOL111N
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

His lectures are just him taking pictures from the textbook and going off on tangents about them. Class is difficult to stay awake through, only about 1% of the 160 student body showed up AND payed attention (not kidding). Attend the lecture every once and awhile, STUDY THE TEXTBOOK, take Charles Carlson for the lab and you'll pass the class.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: OEAS111N
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He has a very thick German accent, so bad even the front row can't understand him. He goes off on tangents, has only pictures on his slides, and just talks the whole time. I DO NOT recommend. Only way to pass is by reading the textbook.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: OEAS110N
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

It is extremely hard to understand him. He has an evident passion for science. He does go off on wild tangents.4 tests, and he does reviews and sends out the review via email too. I didn't buy the book or attend class other than test days and received an A.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: OEAS110N
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Professor Bischoff has a thick German accent but don't let that throw you off. His class is very easy and you don't need to show up. He only graded one test this whole semester and the lowest grade anyone received was an 88. The other 2 tests everyone got a 100. Easy class I recommend to anyone not a science major who needs the credit.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: GEO111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

The class is super easy but he is very hard to understand. try to sit close to the front. 4 test all year and they are super easy. I usually zone out in class but have a very high grade right now

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: GEO112
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Bischof can be hard to stomach at first but trust me, you want to take him. He is extremely boring and gets distracted very easily but he knows his stuff and is very nice to talk to. Took him twice and got an A both times. You can pass his class without showing up but he notices those who come and gives extra help to those students.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: OEAS112N
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Look, he is what he is. Dr. Bischoff isn't the most interesting person on the planet. But if you show up and show a little interest you will get an A, no matter how you do in the lab or on the tests.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: OEAS1112
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I've had him as a professor all year as a Geology major. He is a little hard to understand at first but sit closer to the front and you will do fine. I have heard many times he is a very gifted Mineralogist and through his lectures you will see he really loves the material. No written notes are provided so listening is important.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: OEAS110
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Easy A class, everything is on quizlet. He has a very thick German accent. Attendance is not mandatory. Take Charlie for the lab he is great. You actually need to study and pay attention to pass labs but Charlie makes it easy.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: OEAS111N
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

HE IS AWFUL!!! Even if you attend the lecture every day, it is hard to learn from it. He is a fossil, has a thick German accent, and he basically just whispers to the front row. The lessons in class are nothing but a giant picture on the screen that he goes off on a tangent about. You will have to teach yourself the material if you want to pass.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: 110N
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He has a short temper and is rude to the class and tells students to "Shut up" when someone asks a question. Hard to hear even when you sit up front, due to his thick German accent and being soft spoken. Tests are easy if you read the textbook and teach yourself.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: OEAS110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very difficult to understand. He speaks softly. You're better off buying the textbook and teaching yourself because his "lectures" are going over pictures and diagrams. Tests are a combination of multiple choice and short answer and are cumulative. Would NOT recommend this class if you need the gen-ed credit.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: OEAS110
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

nope

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: OEAS111N
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This class was semi-easy if you put the work in. The professor gives you the test basically for the first test but the ones after that are pretty much on your own to figure out with no study guide. He doesn't really lecture what will be on the test, he just talks about pictures. He is hard to understand so sit up front. You will work hard

Rating # 16

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

He has a thick German accent and does not speak very loudly so you will have to sit close if you want to take good notes. His 8am may put you to sleep. Half of my class never showed up except on test day. He says you absolutely need the TB but I only used it to read the chapter summaries, it's not used in class at all. Go to class and pay attention

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: OEAS111N
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Go to class and he might give extra credit for showing up. His tests are pretty straight-up what he goes over in lectures. He is a little hard to understand, so sit in the first few rows and he is very willing to get to know the students and answer any questions you have!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: 110N
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He has a thick accent which makes it hard to understand him sometimes. He works in this field for a living and provides great insight into a lot of the material. He tells you exactly what is on the quiz but you have to make sure you go to his lectures or you won't get that information.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: 112
• 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:

VERY easy class. Monday before test he goes over what will be on it. Study that and you are golden. He's very quirky and a great teacher seems to care a great deal.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: OEAS112
• 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:

his lectures are really pointless, except the lecture before an exam. he pretty much tells you everything on the exam. the exams are super easy! if you don't pass his classes, you're crazy!