Peer Moore-Jansen - Wichita State University, Wichita, KS

Professor: Peer Moore-Jansen

Department: Anthropology

College: Wichita State University, Wichita, KS

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ANTH101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He was a great professor. He realized most people were just taking that class to get a science credit, but he still wanted to share his passion. The tests and papers were pretty easy as long as you listen during lecture and put forth a little effort. He also offers a few extra credit options (going to places and you provide an attendance sheet).

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ANTH101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Not very accessible outside class, set in his ways, talks too much.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ANTH101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

MJ is very knowledgable. He can get off track so it can be difficult to follow him. TAKE GOOD NOTES. USE THE TEXTBOOK if you don't understand. The tests are purely off of his lectures; if he doesn't say it, it won't be on the test. He might only mention things once though, so pay attention. Not impossible to get an A. He doesn't post grades

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ANTH101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Cancels class for meetings? Doesn't keep appointments. Doesn't care about students - unless you are writing a thesis he plans to coauthor, don't expect much personal attention from this professor.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ANTH101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He seems like a nice guy and is very knowledgeable about anything anthropology, but he NEVER uses technology (e-mail or Blackboard) so don't expect him to ever answer his e-mails or update your grades. I took the class at 8AM so his voice put me to sleep since it was mandatory attendance. Definitely take the lab! It explain his lectures better.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ANTH101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Moore-Jansen was an excellent professor. Attendance is recorded, and sometimes he gives extra credit for it, so show up on time and show up every day. The SI sessions are incredibly helpful if you want to do well on exams. The final exam is not cumulative. He always encourages students to come to office hours, so he is willing to help.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ANTH101
• 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:

His lectures do not reflect what is on his tests, you MUST go to the SI sessions to get assistance studying for tests. He does not use blackboard at all, so you have to go to his office hours to figure out how you are doing in class.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ANTH101
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

His lectures are long and he doesn't post slides, so show up and take notes. He requires a few papers and assignments but just turn in something and you'll get credit. I didn't buy the textbook and did fine off my notes. He's really fun to talk to outside of class, go for a visit if you have a moment!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ANTH101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I actually really enjoyed taking Dr. Moore-Jansen's class! I had a discrepancy with my final grade at the end of the semester (his TA was awful), and he was more than willing to correct the error and change my grade. I would take another class from him in a heartbeat! Just make sure to go to every class and take notes or you'll be sorry on tests.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ANTH101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Moore-Jansen is a wonderful instructor. His lectures can be hard to take notes on as he packs an abundance of information into each class. Attendance and the SI instruction are a must. The one drawback, his class is only offered at eight am.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ANTHR101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Lectures are the most boring I have ever had to sit through. Tests are not over what he lectures on. Go to the SI sessions if you want to do well on tests. Takes attendance, but I don't believe that he really factors it into your grade. If you do the extra credit and talk to him outside of class you'll probably get an A regardless of test grades.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ANTH101
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Lectures with vocal inflection so you don't fall asleep unless you are sleep deprived. Packs in lots of details each session, be ready to write fast. Most demanding task for this course was the zoo report, which required a 2.5-hour solo visit to look at apes and 3 pages about it. Be there long enough and the paper will not be difficult.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: 34401
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Success? Pay attention, read your book, and think. Don't treat his classes like "No Student Left Behind" is in his vocabulary. Your grade is the fruit of your labor. If you want to use his slight accent as an excuse for failure, take an advanced math class and see what an accent is. Great teacher, great guy well worth your attention.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ANTH101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

His lectures are usually not accompanied by a PPT, which would be very helpful because he has an accent. He goes on long tangents and constantly contradicts himself. Read the book and/or go to the SI because he doesn't teach for the test. This class nearly bored me to tears. PS, don't get him started on religion and science. He'll never stop.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ANTH555
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Takes it way too personally if you're a transfer student that didn't take his 101 course, and denies you meetings, scholarship, and graduation review if you have a full-time day job and can't accommodate his schedule.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ANTH101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Moore-Jansen is very passionate about his work, which is great, but unfortunately is easily distracted by his own anecdotes, which are typically not on the tests. I would suggest reading the book if you hope to do very well on tests. If you're okay with a C, you can get away with not reading.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ANTH101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Instructor knows his stuff, class is early a.m. which is usually not good for lectures but wjat he lectures over is extremely interesting.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ANTH101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Very dry lecture, unclear objectives, and extremely unorganized. He or his paid assistants did not record 5 different assignments giving me a faulty final grade. I know I'm not the only one who has had this problem. He doesn't ever post your grade on blackboard. Overall I was extremely frustrated and disappointed in such a brilliant professor.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ANTH557
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

The professor who I would actually say knows everything. At least everything about any questions that I asked. Dr. Moore-Jansen is very helpful and stays on schedule. He also is very fair on grading. He goes off what you know not what your test score says. Best professor yet. JAD

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ANTH101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He was a great teacher and knows his stuff about Anthropology. GO TO THE SI SESSIONS IF YOU WANT TO RECEIVE AN A. The SI instructor knows what will be on the tests & will tell you what to study. Moore-Jansen wasn't helpful telling us what was going to be on tests. Read the chapters before class if you want a better understanding during lectures.