Jan Fertig - Milwaukee School of Engineering

Professor: Jan Fertig

Department: TBD

College: Milwaukee School of Engineering

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: SS460
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She said some things in class that are pretty wrong and mildly stereotypical. Honestly, I missed a lot of class and she said she will drop you for missing more than 6 classes but I still finished and got a grade. She refuses to allow you to use a computer or cell phone, so you're forced to hand write things.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: SS471
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This class is very discussion heavy. At least for me, I really got into it and pretty much every topic makes you think deep about how people socially relate to everyone and their surroundings. Very good elective to take, and teacher is extremely open minded.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: SS460
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

My issue with her is her test policy and attendance. She doesn't really test you on class material but almost completely on reading done on your own. These chapters are rather lengthy. Also if you miss class you are down graded heavily (half grd for 2 cl). I had to put more work and time into a psych class than my engineering classes just to pass!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: SS474
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

She knows a lot about the course material and is always enthusiastic! Attendance counts for a grade but if you miss class, you can do a short make-up assignment (takes about 20 minutes) to get all the points back. Lectures are never too boring or long because she adds in-class activities which keep you focused and attentive

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: SS467
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Very enthusiastic about the material, and she tied the material to personal applications multiple times throughout the course

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: SS467
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Tests were hard and I needed to study a lot. She is funny and keeps class interesting. She will help if you ask and class participation and attendance are a big part of your grade.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: SS475
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She is amazingly helpful and understanding. Take notes and it will be a breeze. Loved this class.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: SS475
• 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:

Not too difficult. Most work is done in class.

Rating # 9

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Her study guides are helpful. She is nice. Don't skip class.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: SS467
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Very accommodating and knowledgeable. Tests are representative of material covered in class.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: SS471
• 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:

Professor Fertig's powerpoints, hand-outs, and other documents are all meticulously placed on Blackboard throughout the course. The class itself was very easy, but amazingly boring.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: SS471
• 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:

Professor Fertig is one of the best HU/SS profs at MSOE. She makes class interesting and interactive, and provides all of her notes/powerpoints & handouts via Blackboard. Her writing assignments stem from class discussion and are pretty straightforward. If you take notes on the lectures & follow her handouts, you will easily do well.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: SS467
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She seems nice, helpful, and made the class fun. However, grading can be a pain. Some grades are reasonable (exam questions) but some are head-scratcher (papers). In the end, ATTEND CLASS, READ THE BOOK AND FINISH THE STUDY GUIDE.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: SS471
• 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:

really nice,and clear. u must attend every class b/c in class activities counts to your final grade. easy grade. just do the worksheet and study guide. you will get a good grade. her class is easy to follow

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: SS474
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

She's an easy grader, and pretty funny too. we got points just for going to class. i only did the study guides for the tests and got an AB.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: SS461
• 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:

completely hated this class. she seems great, has a nice personality -- a little goofy, but overall you can tell she cares and is trying to make it interesting. she is def worth taking...i just hated the subject matter

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: SS471
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

An excellent professor. Made a boring subject interesting. Would take for another class

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: SS461
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I hated this class and it was a gigantic waste of time to take it even it required. I thought about changing schools because this class was worse than hell.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: SS460
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great Professor! She is kinda of odd but is a great teacher. She knows her stuff and you'll be amazed at how much you learn. She gives out these review notes and if you do them you'll pass with a great grade. Tests are not that hard at all.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: SS476
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

She goes over the chapters in the book on PowerPoint and has class exercises maybe twice a week, if that. If you read the book and do the worksheets (not mandatory) you will do fine on the tests. I had no problems keeping close to a 100% with this strategy.