Richard Coffinberger - George Mason University

Professor: Richard Coffinberger

Department: TBD

College: George Mason University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: BULE302
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

All the material provided via PowerPoint is very accurate and reflects the exams. Pay close attention to the cases because he will use similar examples exams. Listen, read the full lectures, take notes, and you will pass.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: BULE302
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This isn't an easy class, but you are given everything you need to do well. I can see how people might not get an A if they don't put in the work required. Listen to the lecture slides, study them several times and use there will be no surprises on the exams. He is very thorough. I didn't use the book and got an A just using his slides.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: BULE302
• Grade Received: D+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Absolutely helpless!! His BULE 302 online was a total nightmare, and he is extremely unwilling to work with your situation.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: BULE302
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Go to every class! very interesting lectures compare with other professors. don't waste your money on the textbook, read the power point slides and the court cases for the exams, his exams are very tricky, be careful.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: BULE302
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

A really good professor,he is really passionate about the subject. Just read the slides(4 or 5 times),PAY ATTENTION to the cases, you don't need the book. All most all of his material come from the slides on the tests. He told us he doesn't curve, but he curved at the end of the semester.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: BULE302
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This class has been one of my favorites at Mason. Literally study the slides and the cases he tells you to study before the exam and you will be fine! Pay attention on the exams and take your time!! Wish all professors were this helpful about what exams will be on...

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: BULE302
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

His lectures are very interesting. Study the slides, and you will be above 85%. One or two question from the book, so you really do not need it unless you look for A+. His exams are based on your understanding the materials more than how much you memorize it, but it does not mean you do not have to memorize it. Good teacher, I recommended him.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: BULE302
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Interesting lectures online with interesting case examples. However, his online mini-exams only give you 40 minutes which sounds like a lot but when you have to look for the smallest of details it will fly by leaving you with only half the answers done. Interesting slides but extremely hard tests.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: BULE302
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

The quizzes and tests are not too hard as long as you study the powerpoints well. He makes lectures interesting and helps you learn the material. I would recommend Professor Coffinberger. The only complaint I have is that he does not accomodate for travel times.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: BULE302
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very hard class. And very interesting material. the online quizzes and on - campus exams are hard and focus on small, particular details, that's it's even hard to notice when reading the book. PP slides are very important. the book is too, since that's where the details on the exam come from. it was a difficult A but I would not recommend this prof

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: BULE302
• 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:

Take it over the summer. The class is quite easy if you memorize the vocab and terms from the book. I am sure attending class is good for some people, but I never did and finished the class with a solid A.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: BULE302
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I studied a lot but the exams always still managed to have a few questions that threw me off. He's one of the harder profs I've had at Mason, but not too hard. The material is very interesting and he's a great teacher. Just study hard, this class will challenge you. I'd recommend and old edition of textbook cus we didn't use it much, so save ur $$

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: BULE302
• 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:

He is a nice old man and makes the class interesting with funny case studies. Study the slides!! Didnt use the book once. Drops the lowest of 4 exams. Curved the final grade a lot as well. Study hard because he likes to trick you sometimes. I got an A and skipped the last test.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: BULE302
• 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:

Class isn't too bad. Your grade is 4 exams + final exam. He drops the lowest of the first four. His test questions are mostly from his slides, so study those.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: BULE302
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

My favorite professor this year. Interesting guy with a lot to add to the subject. Uses his own case examples, which are way more interesting that the ones in the book - oh, and the book, you don't need it so save your money. Just go to class and study the lecture slides. His questions are tricky so study hard!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: BULE302
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This class is not portrayed of what you might think it would be. If you want to practice the "legal world of law" then take it, otherwise, don't take it. Not exciting at all. Monotone type of lecture.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: BULE302
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The way to ACE the tests is if you study slides very well, making sure to have a SOLID UNDERSTANDING of all the terms, be well-hearsed with end of chapter quuestions from slides + use book only for definitions and for examples to clarify some concepts.hes a great teacher and gives extra 10 points you can get each exam + can take only 4 of 3 quizes!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: BULE302
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Attend lecture, go over lecture slides and supplemental readings. Read information in the margins of the textbook to prepare for tests. He is very helpful, fair, and extremely nice.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: BULE302
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Attend class, study slides, and read textbook! His tests are not difficult as long as you study the material..because it's very straight forward. No surprises! He is also very nice, and is very thorough about information if you are confused!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: BULE302
• 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:

The best BULE302 professor you can possible have at Mason. He explains the dry law materials with vivid examples. Print out all the lecture slides and go to class, study with the textbook study guide, You will be surprised how much you had learned,and have a good grade.By the way,he said he did not like to curve,but guess what? He curves!