Joseph Limer - Palomar College, San Marcos, CA

Professor: Joseph Limer

Department: Political Science

College: Palomar College, San Marcos, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: POL101
• 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:

I went to hell and back with this class, but I honestly learned so much from Limer. He makes you work for your grade and his tests are difficult if you don't put in the effort to come to class and study, but he teaches you a lot and I have the upmost respect for him and his class. As long as you put in the effort and show up, you'll pass.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PLSC100
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Professor Limer requires you to think, and if you are looking to learn something its a great class, but not necessarily an easy A. There is a lot of work in the final paper... I'm talking 20 pages, with 50 sources. But the lectures and the class itself is very insightful and you will really think a lot in his class about things that matter.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PLSC100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Writing this review based on the Poli Sci 100 class. Not only did we have to buy a book that was almost 200 pages just for exact information that could be found on online. We were required to write a 30-page paper with 50 sources. Ridiculous amount of work for a class. Took very little out of it because his lectures were very fast.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: POL101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took Limer's class and was expecting another Professor to be the instructor, but I stayed in his class and boy did I learn way more than I would have had I taken the Professor I thought I wanted. Limer's class is pretty challenging, but if you actually put in real effort and work hard on your papers and show your face you will do fine. Love him!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PLSC100
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I have to say that I have never in my life had a better teacher than this man. He was inspirational to say the least and I learned EVERYTHING from this guy. I went on to Harvard law and I really owe it all to this guy. He's the one that sparked that love of Poli Sci. His papers are very involved but extremely fun. Take his class as much as you can.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: LS121
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

You can tell he truly cares about the work he does. Passionate lecturer, very knowledgable, and demands the best from his students. While he does ensure that everyone is challenged and actively learning, he is also a fair grader, and if you put in the work you will succeed. One of the most dedicated and enthusiastic teachers I've ever had.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PLSC100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I wish I could take posc 100 over and over again with him. There is a big 15 pg paper at the end of the semester, but his class is priceless. Honestly the best teacher I've ever had. No matter your major, this class will be valuable to you.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: LS240
• 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 I've ever had! His class is challenging, inspiring and makes you think. You do need to put in effort to pass (e.g. show up to class, ask questions, see him during office hours for extra help). The negative comments here are from students who don't get the big picture. He's only hard on students who don't pay attention/don't care.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: POISCI102
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

So far one of my favorite professors, I'm not the best at political science but he made it understandable. He speaks fast but will repeat himself so shorten your notes so you can get all the info! he is so smart and educated on this subject and cares about his students and wants them to pass, but only if they clearly make an effort

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: LS240
• 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:

Professor Limer is an Encyclopedia for anything and everything law. He is wicked smart and it shows during his lectures. He includes all of his students during lecture and makes sure you actually learned everything you need to know for the next test. When the course is over you feel that you want to take his other courses that he has to offer.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: POSC120
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Limer is awesome. Show up to class, take notes, ask relevant questions, and try your hardest on homework. If you show your try he will drop mega-hints for exams. Impossible to fail with some effort, but that effort doesn't have to be time-consuming.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: POSC101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Professor Limer was the best professor I ever had. He makes the subject so interesting, so everyone is engaged. Taking this class made me realize I chose the right major. Don't skip class, because you could miss huge hints for tests. Ask on topic questions and take advantage of the extra credit. Would take again!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: POL101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Limer provides a great atmosphere and was an entertaining educator. He brings a great amount of passion to the coursework and he absolutley wants every student to succeed. I recommend anyone that has an opportunity to enroll in one of his courses to do so.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: POSC101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's one of the most passionate professors I've ever had, he's lectures are interesting and fun. I did get a textbook for the class and barely read it but still got an A, taking notes were more important in his class. He expects you to do the works, but it's not a super hard class and you learn a lot! It was an enjoyable class :)

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: POLSCI102
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Limer truly cares about his students and has a lot of respect for us as well being community college students. He teaches his classes as if he were teaching at a top university and though it is a lot of work it is worth while. Take this teacher!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: POSC101
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Limer was a breath of fresh air coupled with a high energy demeanor, he is a very animated individual. He does expect you to read the material and do the work, it is not that difficult. Classes include discussion and hypotheticals and he has a "happy dance" when students figure out his questions and understand the cfoncepts. Great class!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: POISCI102
• 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 took two of Professor Limer's courses. He is extremely passionate, well educated, and willing to help anyone. Many of my classmates found him a bit intimidating, but show up and be on time, listen to the lecture, and your class will be a breeze 101 is a breeze and do an extra credit debate (easy points) 102 has a long term paper that sucks

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PLSC100
• 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:

If you show up and do the work, you will learn a whole lot (and pass with a good grade.) Personally, I like to get as much education out of my tuition money as possible. If you take a class from Limer, prepare to be educated. If people don't like him, it's because they don't like to be held to high standards. To each his own.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PLSC100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

One of the best instructors I've ever had - and definitely the best I've had in community college. You will really learn something in his class if you are remotely awake. He brings his subject matter to life and is passionate about the world around him.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: POSC101
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Limer's class can be life changing if you are willing to put in the time, and effort that he expects of you. I learned so much about our government, and now I even want to go to law school! He truly does care about his students, and really goes above and beyond in terms of creating lessons that are designed to push your crticial thinking!