Catherine Chen - Ball State University

Professor: Catherine Chen

Department: TBD

College: Ball State University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ISOM228
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Chen is a great professor. This class is switching to CIS 228. Class is made up of about 60% Excel and 40% Access with 2 tests. Not too much outside of class work. Most of the class time is doing the assignment and asking questions. As long as you have a basic understanding of Excel and Access you should do fine. Attendance is crucial to get help,

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CIS317
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I really enjoyed this course due to the fact that I had Dr. Chen. She always found a way to make lectures interesting even though they could get quite boring at times. She really cares about her students and wants the best for them so she is very involved in class. READ THE TEXTBOOK. Even if you don't want to, it will help. Overall she is great.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CIS413
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This class is pretty challenging. Consists of 1 group project completed in class, 2 tests, and many homework assignments. Chen is a great professor but the topic is hard to grasp. You must put effort and time in this class to do well. Show up to class, read chapters, and ask questions and you should do okay. Confusing class but it is manageable.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ISOM413
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This class is really hard if you let it be. You just have to pay attention in class, do all the homework and class activities, get C's on the tests and you will do fine. Dr. Chen is a cool lady and really relaxed. She teaches really boring classes but does her best to help you learn the material.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CIS317
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She is a great professor that will go out of her way to help you. Class is interesting, however, there are some concepts that are hard to grasp. There really isn't much homework at all, other than reading the chapters from the book. There are 3 quizzes and a final, but the final is just questions from the 3 quizzes. Read, Go to class and take notes

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CIS413
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

A really great professor, she knows her stuff. You need to pay attention in class and seek help outside of class or you will fail the exams. Midterm and finals were both hands on. Final project used concepts from the entire semester. The textbook is only used for studying so if you can borrow someones do that. Attendance is mandatory.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ISOM317
• 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 class is really tough due to lack of introductory material. It jumps you right into the nitty gritty. Her tests are really hard but if you do well on the assignments and projects you are sure to get at least a B

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CIS413
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I have had the honor of knowing Dr. Chen. She has been my professor/advisor throughout college. She is one of the nicest most caring professors i've ever had. She truly cares about each student and for their success. She gives great homework feedback and is always willing to help. We all call her our "mom" at school. Great professor!!!!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CIS317
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Chen is an excellent professor! She cares deeply about the success of her students and she is always willing to help. Pay attention during her lectures, take notes, and ask questions. She is the best professor I have had a Ball State.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ISOM226
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Most instruction takes place with videos and through practical applications. She is always quick to respond to questions and willing to help.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ISOM226
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

She is a good teacher and the material in book are helpful for exam. I think it is not a difficult class to pass if you do homework carefully.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ISOM317
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She's deffinatly my favorite ISOM professor. She gets students engaged in class and connects with you one-on-one. Available for help and if you don't understand something, ask and she'll clear things up and bring it to a level thats relatable to you. You have to work for a good grade. Loved the class though.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ISOM135
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

She thinks she's a good professor but her lectures are utterly pointless. She's confusing and goes off on tangents that are irrelevant to the class material. I would probably look for a different professor in retrospect because, although I received an A, it was a stressful 100 level class and I learned nothing.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ISOM135
• Grade Received: C-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Tests are almost impossible, her grading is extreme, and so hard to understand. Avoid at all costs!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ISOM135
• Grade Received: C-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Horrible! Avoid at all costs! Her tests are impossible and this class is very intense for a 100 level class

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ISOM413
• 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:

Easily the best ISOM professor. I too have had her for 4 semesters straight, and her classes have been extremely rewarding. She's serious in course work, so expect to work hard for your grade while building useful skills for your first job. She goes out of her way to make sure you succeed; put forth the effort and she'll return it tenfold.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ISOM317
• 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:

One of hardest working professors at Ball State. Always very helpful with questions you may have, and grades assignments very fast. She makes an active effort to get her students interested in IS and the course. Always responds to emails very quickly. Attendance is mandatory, but every student should have her as a prof before graduation.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ISOM317
• 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:

Great professor you get to know in the ISOM program. Takes a vested interest in students, and makes a huge effort to assist in any way possible. Labs were engaging and better than powerpoint lectures. Stay on her good side and get to know her, i've had her 4 times now for my Info Sys major. She is very knowledgeable, and a great professor to take.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ISOM413
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Chen is great. She really tries to help you understand this material. She's also available outside of class for extra help. Her tests can be complicated, but if you study, you'll be fine. She's a great prof and I'm looking forward to future classes with her.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ISOM226
• 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:

Professor Chen generally knows what she is talking about, but sometimes she is learning how to use programs as you are; be patient and she will make sure you understand what you are doing. Do the case studys and you should get the A.