John Pickard - East Carolina University

Professor: John Pickard

Department: TBD

College: East Carolina University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ICTN2158
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This guys only worried about his own PhD degree. He doesn't teach anything EVER! May as well not even show up and read the book because its useless to attend class, except for the labs. He will pass you though just so it doesnt reflect his poor teaching. Also there is alot of work so be prepared that his lab assistants will give you.

Rating # 2

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

less helpful over time. he seems to be getting more focused on his own studies and less on the classes he is "teaching". he is less and less part of his online classes to the point that they are basically self study. not sure why I'm paying for a teacher.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ICTN1500
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Really helpful teacher, even though he wasn't always in the labs, he was always ready to help you whenever you need it. I thought I was going to fail the class because it was really hard for me and I made it through with an A. Read the book, it'll help alot.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CCNA1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Take Pickard! Really really helpful not just for school work, but he helps you get prepared for jobs and want you to succeed. There's a lot of work involved, but if you do what you are supposed to do then you will do good in his class.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ICTN2154
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great professor, will help if you need it, you can easily joke around with him, but does have a heavy workload. But you need the heavy workload to be able to fully understand this material. If you have a problem with sarcasm, don't take him.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CCNA215
• 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:

Cisco at ECU starts with Pickard and he sets the tone for what you need to have for CCNP. Labs, packet tracer and cisco test modules are the weekly regiment along with one or two group projects through the semester. Attempting the CCNA is required for 2158 and passing it is required to move to CCNP courses.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CCNA1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Excellent Teacher!! Really knows his stuff. He wants you to pass and will help you every chance YOU take the initiative. He's always around and really takes the time to get to know you. I would definitely take him again if I have anymore chances. Bottom line - TAKE HIM YOU WILL LEARN

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ICTN4250
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

If you want to learn Cisco, take this instructor. You will have tests, quizzes, case studies, and a final. However, you will learn something.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CCNP
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Had Mr. Pickard for several classes. He'll work you hard and if you have free time he'll give you more. If you do your part though and put forth the effort he'll reward you equally. When I left I felt like I knew the material quite well.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CCNP
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

John is Awesome!! I had him for Routing, Switching and Remote Access in the CCNP phase of my networking degree. BE PREPARED TO WORK! He drowns you in case studies and assignments but it only helps you learn the material in and out. After he has weeded out the majority that arnt taking it seriously it turns into a laid back, fun environment.

Rating # 11

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Course material is hard, but John works with you to help you get through the assignments.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ANYCISCO
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This guy will try to seem like a hardass when he gives assignments, but will help you understand anything you ask about. As long as you do your part in studying, he will not let you do bad in class.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ELEC3300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Mr. Pickard is the man. Great professor would be glad to take any class with him.