Jim Nissen - Schoolcraft College - (ALL), Livonia, MI

Professor: Jim Nissen

Department: Humanities

College: Schoolcraft College - (ALL), Livonia, MI

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HUM215
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Easy A if you do your work. Super easy work. Read a chapter, respond to questions. 3 class discussions. Readings were interesting. Nissen understood that not all students liked art and was okay for those type of answers if you explained. No feedback, but not necessary. Took 15 wk course and finished in 7 wk.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HUM150
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The best 8 AM I have ever had! Very funny and interactive throughout class! Definitely study, study, study! You will not pass the exams if you do not! Professor Nissen if you are reading this, keep doing what you are doing!!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ART115
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He is a great teachers I wish I could take him all year 115 was easy and I plan on taking 116. There is no homework and if your late a few times it wont hurt unless its on a test day be on time for those because of the way he test you.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HUM215
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Weekly assignments due every Monday. There are series of questions that need to be answered by reading the textbook, and there are some discussions as well. Be prepared to give well written answer for every questions. Does not give feedback. Questions are easy to answer. A lot of the questions are opinion based. No group project nor test/quizzes.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ARTHISTORY116
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great professor!! I took him for three different classes and loved it each time. He is very caring and super funny.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ART115
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

The teacher is amazing. Very funny. Tells a bunch of stories. Lectures are done by powerpoint. No homework. Grades are based on tests. Gives a study guide at the beginning of the lesson.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HUM215
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I agree this class is based mostly on opinions so it makes the homework easy. If you do the assignments and put a little effort into the class it is an easy A. I would take Professor Nissen again. I also took this class online. No tests or quizzes just weekly assignments.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HUM215
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I am wrapping up my semester with Professor Nissen and I absolutely love this dude. This class is based mostly on opinions, so the homework is very easy. He asks that you be thorough in all of your responses, that's pretty much all he asks. There are no tests, quizzes, or stress. I work full time, this was a breeze! Easy A, just do your work.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HUM215
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This class is super labor-intensive, each week was 5-7 pages of homework, but it was mostly opinion stuff, which made it less of a hassle. He's a great professor, encourages open discussions, and makes the modules fun to the best of his ability. Participation is a must and almost everything is out of the text.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ART115116
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Amazing professor! Although I thought the class was difficult, I enjoyed his lectures and coming to class. You can really tell his passion for what he teaches. Very bright man and highly recommend.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ART115
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Best professor that I have had by far at Schoolcraft. He makes class really enjoyable by telling a lot of jokes. He never fails to make you laugh every day. As long as you are in class, take notes, and pay attention you will do just fine. His reviews for the tests are very similar to what is on the test so know them well. Overall, you must have him

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ART115116
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Couldn't imagine a better instructor. The passion he has for art history definitely shows and makes the class incredible. Tests are definitely not easy but if you take the time to study it will be no problem at all. I usually don't do well on exams but I genuinely loved the class and ended with a 4.0 both semesters!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HUM150
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Wasn't too sure what his expectations were on the first couple tests so i did poorly. After realizing what he expects I did well on the final two tests but required detailed notes and memorisation.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ARTHISTORY
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

The best teacher I've ever had, and I'm a professional student with at least 10 years of bad professors under my belt. If you would rather avoid college take Nissen, for I promise he will inspire you to WANT to know!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ART116
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Nissen is a great teacher. Witty, entertaining and knows his subject. The tests are a bit tough, but if you study, you'll pass. Lectures are humorous, he will sometimes play on the piano and always jokes with the class. I passed despite having a very tough time with the tests. He's easy to talk to, understanding, and makes art history fun.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ART116
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Nissen is the best professor I have ever had, hands down. His lectures on "boring art" make the subject not boring at all because he has so much detail and knowledge about everything it draws you into him. You have to study for this, make flash cards it helps! He wrote my recom. letter for umich Ann Arbor and I got in. Love this guy!:)

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ART115
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Cares about his students and will help them study if need be! The only assignments in the class are 4 exams, including the final exam. The tests are easy if you study your notes and the study guide and attend all of his lectures.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: 115
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

No assigned homework. Graded off of 4 tests. He's not exactly clear about what'll be on some portions of the test, so just show up every day and take good notes, and you'll do fine. And entertaining professor, but lectures are what the whole class is. Very understanding, will work with you about studying and always lets you out a bit early.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ART115
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher!I came into the class not knowing anything about Art History, but left the class knowing a ton! I'm taking him for another Art History class. He is one funny guy.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ART115
• 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:

Great class, it was one of those classes where there is little work but still a lot is learned. He is pretty entertaining although sometimes he is too much like Robin Williams. Either way it keeps you awake. There is no busy work and no projects, just four test (no cumulative final) based on the notes and if you want an A, the book.