Laurie Salame - University of Massachusetts,Amherst, MA

Professor: Laurie Salame

Department: Business

College: University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HTM100SEC01
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

The class is super easy to pass. I took the class online and the set up got old fast. Each week you'd have to "read" the chapter, post a discussion, reply to two classmates and then take a quiz. I didn't feel like I was receiving my money's worth and on top of that there was no rubric for the discussions. She'd take points off with no explanation.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HTM100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Very easy class. Three exams that are all multiple choice/ T or F, iclicker attendance and online quizzes. The lectures can get very boring but as long as you review the slides the quizzes and exams are easy. She also offers extra credit quizzes to raise your grade.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HMGT100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

DON'T BUY THE TEXTBOOK!! The PPTs are literally just the textbook and she posts them online. I got a 50% on iClicker Attendance and still got a 98 in the class. Exams are super easy if you follow the PowerPoints. Weekly quizzes in Moodle based off the PPTs, 3 exams that are easy af. EASY A FOR ANY MAJOR

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HTM100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Professor Salame is by far the best teacher I've had thus far at UMass. You must go to class in order to receive participation credit through iclickers. As long as you show up and listen to the lecture (which is pretty easy to do since she keeps it engaging) you'll pass! Read the book if you need a review before the test. No need to study. Easy A.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HTM100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Loved her!! I would definitely take her again. She gives positive feedback and is readily available.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: HTMLAW320
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Laurie is an EXCELLENT professor! She makes her exams count for a huge chunk of the class (75%) so be sure to study those. More difficult than her 100 class but she makes class interesting and she is very knowledgeable on subject matter. Definitely take 320 with her if you want a class that doesnt put you to sleep.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HTM370
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The first part of the class is very bland and boring. It is hard to pay attention. The class gets better as the semester goes on. The tests are tough but once you know the format it makes them easier.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HTM100
• 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:

Such an easy class. powerpoints are posted online and you will do well if you just make flash cards, no need to go to class except for iclicker which is 5% of grade. straightforward class definitely an easy A with little/no effort

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HTM100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Overall I thought it was an easy class. You have 3 exams, online quizzes, which most of the answers are online, and Iclicker questions ( based on participation) as your grade. If you read and take notes on the chapters and study, you will easily pass the exams. It does take a little work for this class, but it's an easy A if you put in effort.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HTM100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Laurie is a very clear professor. You get three exams, online quizzes, and attendance counts towards your grade. She tests you more on if you read the book than if you were paying attention in class, but overall the class isn't hard if you can focus long enough to get through the textbook. Her lectures can drone on, but she tries to make them fun.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HMGT100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Her class is easy to get you bored. And she never know to finish the class early if there's nothing valuable to say in class. The class is mandatory. No round-up grading. The tests are not easy. No electronic devices use in class.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HTM100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Laurie is a great professor! She makes sure everybody is engaged in the material. Attendance is not mandatory but she uses the iClicker and those are easy extra credit points. Make sure you don't forget to do the timed online quizzes.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HTM100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

She is so nice and tries to keep lectures interesting. You have to go to class because of iclicker attendance. You should study hard for the exams because they really do have a lot of information on them. Other then that it was really easy. I didn't do much work for it and got an A. She gives out extra credit quizes too which is nice.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HTM100
• 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:

If you pay some attention in class, and READ THE BOOk you will do very well. She can be a little tricky on the tests and ask very specific (almost trivia-like) questions, which can be annoying. Her lectures last an eternity, and can be extremely boring. Just read the book, go to class, do the online quizzes, and click in the iclicker.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HTM320
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

good lecturer kind of hard to get an A helps if you ask for help

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HTM100
• 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:

She tends to give out quizzes almost weekly. All online, so it is still pretty easy. All logical stuff you should know.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HTM100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Class requires an i-clicker so either show up to every class and answer the questions she has with the i-clicker or have your friend be a champ and do the clicks for you. Textbook is NOT needed.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: HTMGT100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

You have to show up for class for iClicker points and there is no technology allowed, but I honestly didn't mind because she shares hilarious stories relating to the material. She's one of the reasons I'm an HTM major. You do have to read the book, but as long as you do that and follow along in class it's an easy A.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: HTM100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Not a hard class. Show up, read the book and complete all of the online quizzes. Grading is very clear and she does not allow any technology in the classroom.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HTM320
• 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:

One of my favorite professors in the department. Really cares about her students and helping them succeed. She is so funny and will tell a lot of stories. She is a tough grader and doesn't pretend to be easy. Will not round your grade even .01. Offers lots of opportunities to increase your grade, though.