Jim Swan - University of New Mexico

Professor: Jim Swan

Department: TBD

College: University of New Mexico

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: AP237
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Do NOT, whatever you do, use his textbook! I learned absolutely NOTHING about Anatomy and Physiology from him or his textbook! The Marieb textbook and Shaner's class taught me everything about Anatomy and Physiology and I can definitely say that Shaner and the Marieb textbook got me all of my references at the clinic where I work!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: BIO237
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Swan is very knowledgeable and is happy to help when asked. His course is difficult due to the amount of information that needs to be learned, but he has a decent outline and resources that can be used to help you succeed that I suggest following. Though some of the lecture slides and videos haven't been updated since 2008, needs updating

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: BIO237
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Toughest biology class I ever took online. Lectures are all over the place and haven't been updated since only he knows when. Test will take up your whole time.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: BIO237
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

VERY hard class but definitely possible. I came out with an A but it wasn't without work. Tests are long and he does not give you much time to finish them. Lectures are boring and he tests you on a little details he doesn't go over in class. He does give you lots of chances for extra credit and that is what saved my grade

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: 237
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Generally considered difficult material poorly taught, this class is frustrating beyond belief.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: BIO238
• 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:

The tests have a lot of questions that focus on little details from each chapter that you will have to look up, but the tests are not impossible to pass. Dr. Swan knows his stuff and explains everything you need to know in class, so take good notes, but also read the book. Staying up to date on the lectures and chapters will definitely help.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: BIO237
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Absolutely the worst class I've taken in my life. Covered every bone in the body in about 45 minutes and then tested us on it. Tests are meant to confuse students rather than teach. Voice is super dull making it hard to sit through lectures. Tests are roughly 90 questions in 60 minutes. 100% do not take this class at UNM whatever you do

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: BIOL237
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Jim Is not a horrible lecturer! The course is extremely tough, there is a lot to learn and you have to study but its AandP, its going to be hard! He gives out alot of extra credit, classes are not mandatory, and all exams are multiple choice, online. He even says that you can use your notes and the internet.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: BIO237
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Took the online class so I could watch and re-watch his lectures. He gives you case studies, extra credit and quizzes to improve grade. He'll extend the deadline so we could use the quizzes to study. Most of the midtermfinal questions come from the quizzes. I once heard some people are too smart to teach and he's one of those people.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: BIOL238100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Took the first exam and did really well on the first 50 multiple choice questions but ran out of time for the last few. Too bad no one told me that the last five questions were worth almost half of the entire test grade. Even if I got the first 50 right, I failed the test. Great. So be careful taking the tests and read the directions!!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: BIO237
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Jim is pretty tough but taking the class online has its advantages. Make sure you do every assignments and opportunities for extra credit. His book really isn't helpful so don't waste your money. A&P2 is hard so be prepared to do lots of studying!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: BIOL237
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Honestly the worst online course experience I've had in four years of university. This man abdicates all responsibility in every discussion about the course and the online information has not been updated since 2008. There are children who were born that year who already possess a greater sense of personal responsibility and accountability.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: BIOL237
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This class is ALOT of work and Swan is not helpful at all! There are resources at your disposal though such as CAPS and the TA's. I found it helpful to print out his powerpoints prior to class and take notes on them. Class isn't mandatory but I suggest you attend if you want to pass! Good luck and DONT take the online section!!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: BIO237
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

James is very tough but so is being a health science major. The class requires a lot of studying. Don't think you will pass because its online. Swan gave opportunities for students to get better grades. Use all the resources he gives you! I studied about 10 hrs a week and I passed with a B. I still recommend you take all your sciences at CNM.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: BIO238
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Worse professor, said "NO" to everything. No point in asking for anything or a simple request. He would just say "No." He acted so powerless even if this is his class. Like it's set in stone.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: BIOL237
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Jim swan is the biggest keel ever. He does not care about you or your education. He will let you fall if your down. He wrote his own useless book that does not fallow homework on my labs. His tests are so damn hard with no time to answer them . DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS GO TO CNM

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: BIO237
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Very very bad professor, over complicated the majority of the material. Test questions where often times poorly worded and like I said overly complex. Swan acts as if this is an actual med school class. Super inflexible as well, had a 97% on homework and accidentally missed a due date. He wouldn't even give a partial credit extension.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: BIO237
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Worst professor ever! He is not organized and very rude if you ask him for help. Do not take this class at UNM!!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: 237AND238
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

TERRIBLE professor. He is an embarrassment to education. He highly recommends his $200+ latest book; I had the 1st edition when he was on the 3rd. Guess what? 99% the exact book (just with more spelling mistakes, apparently never heard of spell check). He is more like a con man than a professor. My advice, form a study group for his terrible exams.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: BIO237
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Really not helpful at all. I was really excited to take anatomy but he ruined my excitment. His lecture slides have not been updated. I found this course to be confusing and all over the place. I would highly sugest taking this course at CNM.