Jim Ludden - College of DuPage

Professor: Jim Ludden

Department: Biology

College: College of DuPage

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: BIO1551
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great Professor you can see he is passionate by the way he teaches which makes class 10x more interesting. I would definately recommend him! To get an A study the lecture notes he provides because the test questions come from there! I passed with a B but could have gotten an A if I had just read the lecture notes and studied from there.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: BIO1151
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Ludden is a great teacher and he absolutely loves what he does. He makes class enjoyable, you just have to put in the effort as well. He provides outlines that you have to read to prepare for his pop quizzes, however let's you drop 2 lecture and 2 lab quizzes. He offers extra credit towards the end of the semester as well.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: BIO1151
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He is the best professor I've ever had! He is very nice, cares about you and is funny. I had him for a bio class and a study abroad class. An absolutely amazing man who loves his job. He loves teaches and is the light of the class. 10/10 recommend him.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ANA1552
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Whoever rates Dr. Ludden badly is ridiculous. He's honestly the best & most caring professor I've ever had. There's pop quizzes every week based on the reading due that day, he provides outlines for every lecture which his tests are entirely based off of. It's a heavy course that requires a lot of time. Put in the work/study hard & you'll be fine.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: BIO1551
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Makes lecture notes (5-11pgs) for each chapter that is covered, you are only responsible for the material in the notes. 12 pop quizzes through the semester on the material that is to be lectured on that class (need to read lecture notes before class). You need to put in a minimum of 10+ hours to be successful on tests. Test scores average low 70s

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: BIO1551
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Ludden was by far one of the best bio profs I've ever had. Yes, he has a lot of "pop" quizzes but if you read over the outlines he gives you and actually try to comprehend them, you will do fine. You can tell that he genuinely enjoys teaching and he is always available to help his studenst. Would love to take him again.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ANA1552
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Nice guy but very boring/ bad teacher really didn't learn anything in this class. lecture test are very confusing and hard. A lot of true false questions and a lot of reading. Get ready to not have a life.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: AP1552
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I have taken him for two semesters (1551 & 1552) and really learned so much. He is fair and provides outlines for each lecture. Inserting additional info into the outlines while listening to lecture helps and prepares you well for the tests. For lab practicals, he shows you exactly what you need to know. Buy lots of paper & ink - you'll need it!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ANAT1552
• 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:

His lectures keep your attention. He has pop quizzes that are not really difficult, and as you show up to class you will never get a 0 on a quiz. What he expects from you he makes crystal clear. He is always willing to help when you ask for it. Great guy, great class. I really re omens him.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ANAT1571
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Whatever you do, don't listen to the very few people who rated Dr Ludden badly. He is the most fair teacher I've ever had. He gives you literally everything you need to succeed. He is EXTREMELY organized and never puts anything on the test that isn't in the chapter outline, which he has available online. And he is incredibly kind! Highly recommend!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ANA1552
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

If you value your GPA, do not take this teacher. He is extremely hard to know how to study for and his tests are extremely hard. He gives "outlines" and they are not helpful. They will be up to 14 pages long each and barely any of it will be on the test

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ANAT1152
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I love professor Ludden! He sets you up to succeed, but then you have to put in the work to do well. If your looking for an easy class, this isn't it. But then again, no Anatomy & Physiology class will be easy! You have to keep up with the reading (his outlines help) and go to every class for the quizzes he gives. I highly recommend him!!!!!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: BIO1151
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

If I had showed up to class more often I would have gotten higher than a C, show if you show up for pop quizzes you will get an A. He explains everything very well and seems to love his job, but his lectures can extremely dry. He is really nice and happy to help and also offers extra credit.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: BIO1151
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

You have to show up to class for pop quizzes. It is worth going to class, he explains everything very well and seems to love his job. He is really nice and happy to help. He is a great professor.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: BIO1551
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Professor Ludden is the reason why I'm in love with biology. He explains everything crystal clear, if you still have any questions he will answer you with a smile on his face. I would suggest reading his outlines before the lecture, not only 'cause of pop quizzes, but it will also help you on the tests. I found his tests fairly easy IF you read.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ANAT1151
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Best teacher I've ever had. Hands down. Yes you have to read, but only for the pop quizzes. He has lecture notes available online and when you take a test, all you have to do is study from the lecture notes. Never any trick questions and never anything you didn't touch on in class. He is very organized, kind, and helpful. Take his class if you can.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ANAT1151
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I had Ludden for AP 1 and I wish I had taken him for AP 2. He made it seem so easy and understandable. His notes were very easy to follow and forced you to pay attention in class. He was hands down one of my best teachers at COD.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: BIO1151
• 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:

No homework which is great, gives outlines of each chapter, labs are super easy. As long as you show up and read over the outlines you'll do great on the exams. Gives random pop quizzes over the outlines so do them! Extremely knowledgeable, and gives extra credit as well! It's biology, all memorization, put in the effort & you'll be fine!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: BIO1151
• 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:

He outlines everything that will be on the test weeks in advance, gives lots of small quizzes to give you points, gives extra credit, and will always expand on a topic if you're having trouble. He was really nice and helpful. You have to come to class to know what you'll need and do quizzes.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: 1552ANA
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Ludden is a great teacher! He is passionate about what he teaches. He tests directly from lecture and lab outlines and is very clear as far as expectations. quite a few pop quizzes that consist of 2 questions that are out of assigned reading. If you follow his instructions you will pass!