Jay Nelson - DePaul University

Professor: Jay Nelson

Department: TBD

College: DePaul University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HIS113
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Nelson is undoubtedly one of the best professors Ive had at DePaul. I always had a disliking for history because of how boring my teachers would teach but with Nelson, its as if you want to go to class each and everyday. Everytime I left his class I felt like I knew more about history than I ever did. I highly recommended taking him.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HIST111
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I learned from this class, however, it was very difficult and was not appropriate for a 100 level class. The tests were based solely on the notes you tried to quickly write down during the lecture, with no powerpoint just him speaking. So if you missed class or fell behind writing notes it was hard to pass the test. You will need to study a lot.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HIST111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Nelson is a robot. His intelligence and compassion levels have been set at 11. He has much to teach us. We have much to learn from him. Long live our robot overlords.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HIST111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

One of my favorite Profs ever at DePaul. Jay is super cool and fun. Review sessions allow you to catch up if you missed anything, but you won't want to miss most of the lectures. Three books and a writing assignment. Take his class and you'll be inspired to know more about the world.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HIS181
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This guy really is the worst teacher Ive ever had. Im SHOCKED people like this guy. You need to be at every class and listen to every little word he says. If you miss one thing, its probably on the test. Cant find this guy outside of class either. Doesnt respond to emails and is the worst professor Ive ever had in my years of colllege.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: HIST120
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

LOVED this class. I thought I was going to have a hard time with history but boy was I wrong. He is super smart! He's also super funny during lecture, which by the way, should not miss, he just lectures and has students take notes, no power points. Also bring in news once a week for a fun class discussion. PARTICIPATION REQUIRED

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HST121
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Jay Nelson has been my favorite teacher at DePaul. Lectures are SO important because your notes are your study guide for tests! Tells you exactly what you need to know and makes class very enjoyable. Also super helpful if you need help outside of class. Hilarious and very sweet man, definitely want to take him again!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HST182
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Jay Nelson made 19th Century History a fun, interesting, and highly informative class. There is a lot of reading, but it pays off compared to other professors for this class.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HIST111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I took Prof Nelson twice and each class was similar, three exams and one paper. There is a review prior to each exam so if you don't do well in this class its on you, I would call it an 'easy B.' He never takes attendance but you can't miss class, your notes are crucial to the exams. His lectures are amazing anyway and he's hilarious. Take him.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HST181
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This guy is the worst dude ever. I had a 4.0 in my college career and he gave me my first C. I work so hard and this teacher clearly doesn't care about his students. He may also be the most mind-numbingly boring teacher ever. He lectures the entire class and talks way too fast for anybody to take notes. Literally have to record him. Worst class.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HST122
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Nelson is by far the best professor I have had in a while. You can tell he enjoys history and is extremely knowledgeable. He is a bit lecture heavy but he makes it very interesting so its not as bad. He tells you exactly he wants on tests/papers; so no surprises. He also gave an extra credit opportunity. 10/10 I recommend him to everyone.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HST122
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

TAKE NOTES! you are going to need them. The whole lecture he talks and you really need to take notes in order to study and pass. The material was not hard at all, he was very helpful in going over until you got it and he is hilarious! You have the option to write either 2 small 3 page papers or 1 big one of 6 pages. He gives out 3 books to choose.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HST113
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

World History class - a lot of fun and quite a bit of studying. Great lectures, decent books. Would recommend him highly.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HST182
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Hands down my favorite professor at DePaul. He is so enthusiastic, passionate, and makes history interesting to learn about. He divides the class into three sections - so three tests. Told us what chapters to read for the test, you HAVE to be there to take notes (mine were like 8-10 pages typed each class) and is a fair test maker and grader.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HIS113
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

HIS 113 World history was a great class! Jay is a great guy who definitely knows a lot about history. Class consists of 3 tests (3rd test counts as your final), and 1 4-5 page paper. ALL tests are written and consist of about 8 qustions with 1 question being worth 25% of the test grade. NO powerpoints just spoken lecture. SO TAKE NOTES. DONT SKIP.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HIS181
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Awesome professor, super knowledgeable and hilarious! He makes history fun, and the lectures (while an hour and a half) never feel too long. Tests are based completely on lectures so TAKE NOTES and do not miss class unless you can get the notes you missed from someone else. Definitely take this class though!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HIS181
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is awesome. It's completely lecture based and your entire grade is based off the 3 tests he gives and 1 paper you have to do. He doesn't use powerpoint so you have to take notes as he talks. MAKE SURE YOU TAKE NOTES. The class before the tests he reviews and says exactly what's going to be on it. Be there and you can't possibly do bad.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: HIS181
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Awesome class and prof. Enjoyable lectures and challenging but fair class. I would take Jay's classes again and highly recommend him.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: HST181
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I loved everything about Prof. Nelson's class. Attendance and note-taking is mandatory, but it's so worth it. Prof. Nelson is funny, engaging, passionate, and knowledgeable. I never expected to learn so much about Native American life. Because of him I changed my major to history and have never been more excited. Take him.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HIST111
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Nelson is an incredible teacher. You will leave every class amazed with a full brain of knowledge. I genuinely enjoyed this class. You have to be in class to take notes! Make sure to attend review dates, he will go over exactly what is going to be on the exam.