Tim Jacobs - Naugatuck Valley Community College, Waterbury, CT

Professor: Tim Jacobs

Department: Sociology

College: Naugatuck Valley Community College, Waterbury, CT

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ANT101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Idk how he has a good rating.. his lectures are way too long and is all over the place and it's hard to read his chicken scratch writing. No homework, your grade is based off of 2 tests... so if you bomb those two tests you basically fail..... he's a little strange, he makes some funny jokes & guzzles down his diet coke all class. Don't skip class

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: SOC221
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I did not pay for college to listen to a professional utilize vulgar language. Class was extremely unstructured, does not use the book, notes on the board were from his head, and unclear, all over the place. need to attend every class, examples used in class were ludicrous. Purple people eaters does not explain anything to me. Waste of money!!!!!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ANTH205
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

For someone who does not enjoy school, I really enjoyed his class. He has a midterm, final, and a paper that he assigns. He also gave my class an extra paper (OPTIONAL). I passed his class with flying colors. I never used my textbook. Loved his class, he is a very nice guy!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ANTH205
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Awesome professor with a personality like no other. Easy going and very culturally diverse and conscientious. Two tests and a paper, take notes but study your own material because sometimes he could be a little too into his topic and not go over the material.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ANTH205
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Jacobs is definitely eccentric... you will either love him or hate him. Personally, I liked him. He makes the lectures interesting and funny and he is really knowledgeable. You never talk about the assigned readings so don't bother doing them. He only has the midterm, a paper, and the final so you need to do well to pass.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: SOC221
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Professor Jacobs is an excellent teacher at NVCC. His class structure is pretty easy but leaves little room for mistakes. His entire grading structure is based off two exams, a midterm and a final, as well as a final research paper that is usually no more that 4-6 pages long. His lectures are entertaining and he loves when people engage with him.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ANT101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

His lectures are amazing! he is hilarious and incredibly down to earth. Very passionate about what he teaches, and would talk to you for hours in his office about Anthro if you wanted. There are only two tests, both of which he provides study guides. H e grades fairly study and youll do well. The rest of his grade is based on an end of the semestd

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ANT101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I took Professor Jacobs for both intro to anthropology and cultural anthropology. He's amazing, he's so fun and crazy! His stories are wild and really make you think about the world in a way that most of us never have before. There were only 3 grades, Mid-Term, Final, and a project but if you put in effort on those then you're golden!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: SOC201AND210
• 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:

Professor Jacobs is one of the best professors I have ever had. You won't need the text book, just take great notes. He makes it extremely easy to pay attention in class with his passion and knowledge for what he's teaching.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: SOCH221
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Tim is one of the greatest professors I have ever had. I took him for Anthropology, Contemporary Social Issues and Social Inequality. HMWK=Readings. Expects students to read what they will from txtbk (You know, like a college student.) Always helps with exam prep. Classes are great fun, if you engage in class conversation then you'll have a blast

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ANTH10101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Terrible teacher. All he does is talk the whole class and we take notes. Not my style of class at all. I would rather want homework than depend on my notes. If you write great notes (not me) than take this class.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: SOC210
• 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: N/A

Comment:

Tim Jacobs is an amazing professor with so much knowledge and excitement in everything he speaks about. His class is a little hard but he really works with you to make sure you do well. He is a diamond in the rough.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: H201
• 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: N/A

Comment:

Took him for "Soc. Of The Family" class 2013 Spring Sem. Really great teacher. Makes the classes interesting. Interacts with the class and does not come off stand-offish. He keeps it real. If you want an A grade on his exams, take VERY good notes during class. Does not really use the text book much. Would take him again if needed to. Awesome job.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: SOC210
• 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:

Professor is amazing! The abundance of knowledge he has is amazing. Notes def need to be taken every class, he makes the material clear as day. As long as you take notes the exams are an easy A. Text book never used, I didn't even purchase one. 2 exams, 1 essay and a project for the semester.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: SOC102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I had professor Jacobs for Anthro - and I took him for Social Issues - great teacher but can be boring at times. No textbook use and no homework. Take great notes and you will pass no problem - would recommend taking him

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ANT101
• 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:

Professor Jacobs is awesome I find that I am into every lecture, he gets my mind all worked up and thats what I like about him I love a challenge .

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: SOCIOH201
• 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:

First, do NOT waste any money on the textbook - it is not used at all. The instructor is very interesting and tries to engage the class in discussions on marriage and family. This did turn into a sex education class which i found not to be interesting or useful. Go to class - take good notes and you will do fine.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ANTH101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Jacobs is a great teacher. Go to class and takes notes is the best advice I can give. There is no homework and you do not use the textbook at all. He is actually pretty funny and will surprise you with his jokes. There are 2 tests, one paper and one extra credit paper. Go in, take notes, and study and you'll be fine.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: SOC111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Tim Jacobs is without a doubt one of my most memorable professors of all time! He is extremely politically fair in all of the information that he presents in class. You will be amazed at how much common-sensical information you learn in his class. I was always excited to go to his class and learn more! His teaching style is one in which he exp

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: SOC101
• 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:

Taking good notes is a MUST! Write down everything he says: vocab, examples, explanations, etc. Tests are easy as long as you take good notes and study a little. Never used the book. Two tests, two easy papers. He is passionate about the material and has a good sense of humor!