Scott Ketring - Auburn University

Professor: Scott Ketring

Department: TBD

College: Auburn University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HDFS2000
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I liked his lectures a lot. His "tangents" are relevant because they make it easier for the class to understand what subject he is talking about; I think that all professors should make their lectures personal like Dr. Ketring did (he added his own stories & experiences to get the point across).

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HDFS2000
• 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:

BEST professor I've ever had. He's so funny and interesting that I actually enjoyed going to my 8 AM.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HDFS2000
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Scott is so funny and makes this entry-level class interesting. He drops the lowest test score and gives lots of opportunities for extra credit. The textbook is required but in my opinion, it really is not necessary, if you pay attention in class you will make an A.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HDFS2000
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Best teacher I've ever had. He wants you to be interested and learn so pay attention and be prepared to answer random questions he asks you. Print out the notes and write down everything he says including his personal stories because they will be on the test. Read the textbook for quizzes and highlight as you go so you can make an outline to study.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HDFS2000
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Ketring is one of the best professors that I've had at Auburn. He makes his lectures interesting and funny. The first two tests were a little difficult, but thoroughly reading the textbook would have made them easier. Just make sure you do the homework and study for the tests and you'll easily end with an A. He wants his students to do well!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: HDFS2000
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Ketring is great. He's very nice in office hours, and does truly want you to do well in his class. I didn't believe this until November when deciding if I should drop the class or not. Print off notes & only worry about oral notes while in class. BUY THE BOOK if you want to pass. Get to the last 2 tests and you can pass! the 1st 2 are the worst

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HDFS2000
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's so funny and makes class enjoyable. He gives the max amount of extra credit allowed by Auburn and its super easy. His tests are like high school tests basically--no fill in the blank, all multiple choice and T/F. He answers emails almost immediately. Theres quizzes at the end of every chapter so make sure to read to get those easy points

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HDFS2000
• 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:

I LOVE DR. KETRING! His tests are hard, but the grade was worth it because he has a big personality. I didn't mind getting up for an 8am because he was so interesting. There is a quiz everyday so read to do good on them, but reading still didn't help me, but that might just be me....

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HDFS2000
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Ketring's class is very interesting. He tells a lot of funny stories and is overall a nice guy. However, be sure to read your textbook as he gives a quiz after every chapter. His slides are on Canvas but they are fill in the blank and he moves quickly through the material. Overall, I enjoyed this class and would take him again.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HDFS2000
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Ketring is one of a kind. He is hilarious and gives extremely descriptive lectures. He expects reading to be done before class and there are occasionally pop quizzes. He is super fair, and sets his guidelines at the beginning of class. His lectures are the best part of the class, but reading matters most for the tests.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HDFS2000
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He gives quizes most days so you should go to class but it's not mandatory. Quizes and tests are your only grades. He expects you to read before class and there is a lot of stuff from the textbook on the exams so you will want to purchase it.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HDFS2000
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Ketring was a really good lecturer. Hilarious lectures. Quizzes every class over the reading so you have to read a lot and go to class to get those points. Has 4 test including the non-cumulative final. Gave extra credit at the end of the semester. Go to office hours if you're border line to get a bump. Go to class and read if you want an A.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HDFS2000
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This class was incredible. I was worried when I had to take a 8am that is would sleep right through the class, but this professor is a riot and I had no problem listening to him. He uses funny personal stories and at one point even jumped on a desk and danced to "uptown girl". As long as you listen and read the book you'll have no problem passing.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HDFS2000
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I really enjoyed this class, considering I had to get up at 8 a.m.! The lectures were very interesting; however, the textbook was different from the lectures. You probably won't do well in the class if you don't read the textbook. Dr. Ketring also gives you easy extra credit points at the end of the semester that boosts your grade.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HDFS2000
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I loved Dr. Ketring and this class!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HDFS2000
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

You will have a clicker quiz after every lecture. You don't have to go to class but lecture material is different then book material. Test are based on book primarily, especially stats which make it difficult. Tests seem as if he is trying to trick you. The book is awful - no definitions and poor job of explaining terms. He is funny but tough

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HDFS2000
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Attendance isn't technically mandatory but you will take iclicker quizzes almost every single class. You HAVE to read the book if you want to do even decent in this class. He is super entertaining and gave extra credit towards the end but doing your readings and the iclicker quizzes are key.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: HDFS2000
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Ketring is one of my favorite teachers. He makes the lectures very interesting keeps you very engaged. But he assigns reading every night and has e-clicker quizzes on them the next day.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: HDFS2000
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He's good at making his lectures interesting and he genuinely wants his students to do well. However, there are quizzes for every single lecture so you can't skip class at all. Tests and quizzes are very heavy on textbook material, so reading is necessary.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HDFS2000
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Scott is not an easy A! if you are an organized person take Roberson. He is very scattered brain but very funny. Tests are difficult if you don't read the book and you must show up to class.