Benjamin Hardy - Jacksonville State University

Professor: Benjamin Hardy

Department: TBD

College: Jacksonville State University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: FIN292
• 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:

We had two assignments for the entire semester, both of which were tests. I didnt use the textbook, but I took notes & made an 86 on both tests. I ended up with an 87 in the class, but he gave me an A. Easy final & a ton of extra credit at the end.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: FIN292
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Hardy is the most boring teacher on the planet. He incoherently rambles in his lectures and makes no effort in relating to the course material. He expects you to read almost your entire textbook. He makes no effort into making the course relatable. only sign up for his class ONLY if there are no other professors left or you're forced to.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: FIN292
• Grade Received: D
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

GIVES ZERO FEEDBACK. YOU LITERALLY WONT KNOW YOUR GRADE UNTIL IT IS FINALIZED. DO NOT TAKE!!!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: FIN292
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This guy really knows what he is talking about. You CANNOT skip class or you will miss tons of stuff. Go to class and take really good notes. Pay attention to "main ideas" and "important concepts". He goes over everything that will be on the tests the day before. Tests are true or false with short essay questions. Overall, a really cool guy.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: FIN300
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He's a pretty cool guy and knows his stuff. My class only had 8 people in it so he gave us the tests how we wanted them basically. He gave us the exact questions or made it open book. I only attended class to know when the tests were so I'd know to attend the class before to know what would be on the tests.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: FIN292
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Hardy really is a good professor. His class isn't that bad, except for the fact that he loves his opinions and only his. I have skipped class a few times, but I still felt like I did well on the test. You need to study a good bit for his class, but only before the test. The book is required or you will not pass.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: FIN292
• 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:

He's honestly the best teacher I have ever had. He's a great guy. The book is required, and he will call on you during class. With that being said, he is definitely not an easy A. He makes you work for your grade. Overall, he is a brilliant man, and you will learn in his class.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: FIN292
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Tests are based on his opinions he talks about in his lectures. Talks mostly about law cases instead of finance. Wont pass the tests unless you take notes on his lectures.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: FIN300
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He thoroughly enjoys teaching this class, well, most of it anyways. He cares for each and every student. His reviews are intensive, and most exams were essay format so that they were a little easier to excel on. He really knows what he is talking about and knows real life examples for every topic. Every student who has a chance should take him.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: FIN292
• 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:

Dr. Hardy is a great man. He knows a lot about a lot. Lectures are purely from book examples and he adds stories to help explain. Test are true/false and a short essay or two. Go to class, take notes from his stories and book. He has occasional pop quizzes that can boost your grade. If you don't show up you probably won't pass with a "good" grade.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: FIN292
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Interesting man but terrible teacher. Will not know what is on test until test day. Make sure you know his opinions because they will be on there.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: FIN292
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Said goodbye to my 4.0 with his class. He was not clear about what was on the tests. Pay attention to his OPINIONS because he will test you on them. Interesting man. Difficult class.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: FIN292
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Hardy is a character. His lectures are very hard to follow, and he likes to teach with stories. If you listen, take notes, and read what he mentions, you should be good.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: FIN292
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I really enjoyed this class. Fairly easy as long as you take good notes.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: FIN232
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Hardy really knows what he is talking about. You must go to class to get a full understanding of the topics though. It is essential to BUY THE BOOK if you are going to go along with him in class because if you just take notes you will be lost. In my class we had 2 tests then the final so be prepared ahead of time! Hope this helps!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: FIN292
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Hardy was very precise in his teachings. Because he is a former lawyer, he does tell many stories about his law days, but they always coincide with what he is teaching. He inspired and helped me decide to become a lawyer myself, and I would take him again in a heartbeat! Great man, TAKE him!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: FIN292
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I enjoyed this class. He doesn't teach like most professors. He tells a lot of stories and gives some great life lessons. It is hard to know what to study for his exams, but if you attend classes on a regular basis and listen you will do fine!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: FIN292
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This class is pretty hard. I studied the book, notes, and the stuff from the lecture and still had a hard time on the test. Really have to study and know everything he goes over in class. Bottom line his test are difficult even if you study.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: FIN292
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

You will either love him or hate him. I loved him. He tells a lot of stories, but I found them to be interesting. And I learned a lot more than I thought. As long as you show up for class and listen, then the tests will be easy. I never took a single note and made an A.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: FIN292
• 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:

Dr. Hardy is awesome! He has the ability to keep you interested the whole time. He is willing to help anyone who seeks it! He is a very intelligent and experienced teacher and if you pay attention and listen to what he says then you will do well in the class.