James Davis - Oklahoma State University

Professor: James Davis

Department: TBD

College: Oklahoma State University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: POLS1113
• 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:

I would not recommend taking class with professor Davis. He is extremely disorganized and goes off topic a lot during lectures. You have to read outside of class and self teach the material. Its not hard to get a good grade in the class but you don't learn anything.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: POLS1113
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Davis's lectures seem boring, but you catch his witty humor if you simply pay attention. Make a point to stand out to him by participating in discussions and visiting his office for assistance - it helps tremendously! He really is a great professor and passionate about politics.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: POLS1113
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I actually really liked this proffessor. You have to be willing to participate and not just sit there. Read outside of class. He knows the material and it's not that hard, but you have to be willing to do the work. I thought he was funny, some others may not think so, but to be in his class you need to get over yourself and be willing to contribute

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: POLS3483
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I was shocked when I saw the poor ratings Dr. Davis has on here. Dr. Davis is one of my favorite professors I've had. While he does get off topic at times, his lectures are extremely informative and helpful. To do well on his tests, just do the readings and go to lecture and you will be fine. Also, go to his office hours, he will help you out.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: POLS1113
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

TERRIBLE Professor. Couldn't understand a effin word he said. DO NOT take this class. I'm a B-C student and got Ds on all of his tests. The only reason I got a C was because he curved every test as well. Still would not advise taking this class to anyone.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: POLS1113
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Going to lectures is pointless seeing as NONE of the material he attempts to cover in class are on the test. He expects you to read on your own, so why bother taking the class and pay him when you're sef teaching anyway.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: GOV1113
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Had no idea what he was talking about. Read the book and go to class and you'll do fine. He also gives out 5 extra credit percentage points.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: POLS1113
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's a very fun professor. although he gets off topic easily, he knows his material. He keeps the class involved and in good humor. I really enjoyed his class.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: POS0000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He's an educated idiot!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: POLS3414
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

While Dr. Davis is very scatterbrained, he knows what he is talking about. All you have to do is come to class and keep up with the reading you will do well on the tests. He also has an outside volunteering component that he basically sets up and hands to you. He might be old, but give him a chance.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: POLS3414
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Nice guy, but completely lacking in organization. Ask a lot of questions or else you'll probably be in the dark. He repeats himself a lot. Tests are heavily based off of the boatload of reading you'll have to do. Also, you have to do "field work," so be ready for that. I don't recommend this class if you can at all avoid it...

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: POLS3483
• 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:

He is incredibly forgetful and disorganized. His syllabus and class structure is completely incomprehensible. He requires a great deal of reading outside of the several textbooks. It's very difficult to follow what you're graded on and what the grading scale is. Be prepared to be incredibly confused as to what he wants and how he wants it.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: POLI1113
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very disorganized and scatterbrained. Lectures completely off topic from tests and assignments. Always scared he is about to have a heart attack.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: POLS1113
• 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:

Aw I can't believe so many people don't like him! He is such a sweet old guy and was constantly cracking me up. The essays he made us write were crazy easy and I even turned mine in late multiple times with no points off. I guess if your really serious about poli sci then don't take him because this isn't a very serious class.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: POLS4000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I can't believe they continue to let this guy teach. He is an absolutely wretched professor who should be force retired.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: POLIPRES
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is not nearly as bad as these people are making him out to be. He means well, and although he is liberal, he tells you straight up the first day that is how he is. He is a sweet man, who should probably retire because he does get confused. However, Dr. Davis KNOWS his information, and he tells funny stories!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: POLS3413
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

do not take this man's class he is lazy his test questions are questions but statements about the book ( according to edwards and wayne chapter 3) with nothing asked every test is like this

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: POLS4563
• 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:

This guy is annoying, his class is pointless, he hates all non-liberal Democrats, and is very condescending toward his students. He is an all around bad professor.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: POLS3533
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He's not so bad as people think. He's pretty out of it, sort of like a grandpa with developing Alzheimer's or something. Sometimes takes about 20 minutes for him to get his bearings and start class. Plenty of opportunity for extra credit, though the tests are hard. Definitely find someone who has had him before and ask them for help...

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: POLS3533
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

His classes are an easy A. I highly recommend his classes especially if you are an effective public speaker. If that's the case you have an A in the bag. He is weird, but I think he's a nice guy.