Peter Jacques - University of Central Florida

Professor: Peter Jacques

Department: TBD

College: University of Central Florida

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PUP3203
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Tests are hard, even open book, averages for the class were about 70/100. Peer reviews are busy work, even though he says they are not. The reading is busy work too- all stuff you will forget and not care about. I took the online summer class, so beware of the concentrated workload. Service learning is required, 20 hours.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PUP3043
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I cant say he is a bad teacher because he doesn't teach anything.... I can say that he is rude, he genuinely believes he is the real life Indiana jones Don't bother emailing him about a grade error because is his way or the highway. Excessive amount of hw, the TA grades everything and applies the "rubric" according to his/her own interpretation

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PUP3203
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I took it online and you have to read about 10-20 articles for each of the 4 essays. You write a total of 4 rough drafts, 4 sets of 3 peer reviews for each essay, and 4 final drafts. Along with the essays, there are 4 exams. You need to really try because he is a tough grader and tests are hard.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PUP3203
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

For an online class, its a very heavy workload. Four modules that consist of four essays and four exams. Each module includes 9-13 articles that should be read to gain clear understanding of the material for the essays. Doesn't grade or read rough drafts but will give you a zero on your final draft if your rough draft doesn't meet the requirements.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PUP3203
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

DONT TAKE HIM! He is unclear on what needs to be done for assignments. You will read 8+ articles(WHICH ARE 20-40 PAGES LONG.. EVERY WEEK!!!!!!) 6 week summer course, my fault, but apparently he believes you will make this class your whole life. 4 exams 4 essays (has some EC) but will give zeros for STUPID reasons. Stay away, stay far away !!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PUP3203
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

For an online class, there was just way too much work! There are 4 essays, 4 tests, as well as peer reviews that have to be done along with the essays. On top of that, in order to do well on the essays as well as the exams, you need to have read about 5-6 articles that are all 20-30 pages long. Too much work and too little time!!!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PUP3203
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The worst professor I ever had to deal with. Gives zeros on essays due to outrageous things.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PUP3203
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This professor is AWFUL! He doesn't teach, expects you to read an entire book with journal readings and his online notes in 1 WEEK! The worst professor I've ever had. He's also very rude when it comes to emailing him.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PUP3204
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Never have read so much in my life! Material hard to understand, but the help is there if needed. You have to read everything! Tests material is scattered around all readings. Control "F" does not work so you actually have to do some work. This is a real college class, get ready. Do not complain, just do it, you will feel accomplished after.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: IDS3150
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

His TA might as well have taught the class, because she paid more attention and gave better grades than he did. The professor preaches his ideology more than teaches. Would not recommend him

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PUP3203
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I had him for Foundations, and was dreading for this class to start. My fears were confirmed after the first test. His tests are online and crazy to predict. I hope you're good at googling test answers, because he has you read 10 papers for each test that are all 20+ pages long. It doesn't help that he grades papers with a superiority complex.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: IDS3150
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Assigns a few hundred pages of reading per week, but doesn't talk about the subjects covered in class. Questions on tests may be from readings that were not assigned. More of a preacher than a professor. He sometimes states opinion as fact, even when it goes against empirical evidence. The class was not difficult, but extremely frustrating.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: IDS3150
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Jacques was the best professor I have taken at UCF. He is super intelligent and inspirational, but he also has a sense of humor. I have learned so much in this class and I was sad to see it end. I wish I could take all my classes with Dr. Jacques. Definitely take if you have the chance, all majors should experience this class.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: IDS3150
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This dude is no joke. If you can keep up with the readings you will do fine otherwise good luck. Paper every week. 4 tests that are open note/book. Let me reiterate DUDE IS NO JOKE. No textbook, just journal articles (50-75 of them).

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: IDS3150
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is probably my least favorite professor I've ever taken. He is so unorganized, takes months to grade things and has a TA just so he doesn't have to answer emails. He is so confusing and sometimes just talks on and on about things that we're not even learning about. I think he's the only prof for IDS 3150 so good luck.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PUP3204
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Jacques has taught me a great deal. I have grown as a student, a writer, and a critical thinker. I don't think people appreciate his sense of humor which is a shame!! You guys should feel lucky you to know him because he is brilliant and he knows a great deal about the world.If you guys don't want to be challenged then don't take him.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: IDS3150
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Tests were online which was relieving because he asked specific questions on articles, this way you can control F. He is good at lecturing, just have to read a lot of articles (at least for the basic understanding) and 4 papers total

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: INR4350
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Brilliant professor,even though a bit disorganized. Exceptional scholar and cool pedagog. Provides extensive feedback on multiple written assignments. A lot of reading, writing and hard work, but learned a great deal. UCF needs more profs like Jacques.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: INR4350
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

A bit disorganized but brilliant and effective prof; you will work hard and learn a lot; provides extensive feedback on multiple written assignments; very responsive to questions; provides ample opportunity for extra credit; if you are unhappy with your grade, you have solely yourself to blame.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PUP3203
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Prepare to read several journal articles a week and understand them because he will test you on VERY specific concepts. Exams are tough, so make sure you do all the informal essays for easy points and especially the formal essays! Don't expect to contact him by email, he is slow to respond. Don't take this as your first class with him.