Jeffrey Burds - Northeastern University

Professor: Jeffrey Burds

Department: TBD

College: Northeastern University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HONR3310
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Don't take a class with Burds. Grades harshly and does not give good feedback. This class was more work and good grades were harder to get than all of my other classes. Lectures long and boring. Avoid.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HIST1389
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I cannot say enough positive things about Jeff Burds! Hands down, this Professor is one of the best I have had the pleasure of taking and his course is spectacular. I am strongly considering adding a minor to my degree plan simply to take more courses with this Professor.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HIST1390
• 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:

I took an asynchronous version of this class. There were 2 assignments a week with readings (10 to 50 pages) and/or a lecture with 1-2 short response questions. There were also 4 group essay questions and some film responses. I really liked prof Burds. Not only was the course interesting, but when I fell behind he emailed me to check in.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HIST1390
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Amazing professor, gave great lectures that were very informative and to the point. The lectures were all pre recorded and could go on for over an hour but they were interesting to listen to. Very approachable man who understand you have other work to do and will give extensions. He also knows his stuff. 10/10

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HIST3334
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Burds gave extremely unclear directions. Multiple times, he gave me feedback and advice for future assignments, and upon following his advice, my grades would plummet. Eventually, I took it upon myself to do effectively the opposite, and my grades rose. He also will disparage your intelligence if you hand in something that he grades low.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: HIST1389
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is a really nice professor that is super smart. Like the dude knows EVERYTHING about history I swear. He grades tough on the two exams but one can get an A-/A if they try. Great intent!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HIST1389
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Bowser is a very knowledgeable person who enjoys the subjects he teaches highly and as a result expects a high level of quality from students. Attendance and doing the readings are crucial to the success of the class and he expects high amounts of details in the papers and exams he gives.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HIST1390
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This class is basically just going to lectures, doing the readings, and then taking three quizzes. There are only 5 things graded in the whole class though, so you gotta be careful to actually try on all the assignments. Very reading heavy.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HIST1389
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Reasonable grader and gives easy but sometimes unsuspecting quizzes.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HIST1389
• 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:

The guy's done amazing work in his field and he's incredibly passionate. He's supportive of students and easy to talk to, though he doesn't seem to be the most approachable from the get-go. Really awesome prof

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HIST1389
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Burds's biggest downfall is that his knowledge of and interest in the subject is so deep that he tends to just talk at you for almost two hours, and it's hard to pay attention for that long. That said, his class is my favorite thus far, and most of the material is interesting and original. It'll spark your interest in history, I promise!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HIST1389
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Burds is a really interesting and entertaining lecturer. His History of Espionage class is fascinating and although there was a lot of reading material, it was all very interesting to read. In addition, he is VERY generous in giving "hints" for all of the tests and if you put the time in there is no reason you should not get an A grade.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HIST1389
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Best Prof Ever! Burds comes well-prepared for lectures, power points and texts which are shared on line. He is a passionate lecturer, and I found myself discovering new ways to understand history. I loved this course!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HIST1389
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

There is a ton of reading that you need to know to do well on his tests. Best strategy I found was to make notes as I read. He gave extra credit papers to students who asked for them. He takes attendance, and not signing in will lose you points. Do not take this class if you're looking for an easy elective. It is a huge time commitment.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HIST7203
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Favorite professor at NEU. An incredibly knowledgable and very unique professor who will treat you as an equal with quality work. If you love the subject like he does, he will know. Good work and effort will get him as interested as you maybe drinking in Moscow. Also one of the few classes were passive recruitment was possibly taking place.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HIST1389
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Massive class, but attendance was sign in sheet. Class was very long, but Professor Burds(in black blazer,pants,boots) was intelligence and engaging. Class covered by downloadable powerpoint, the content was interesting and his stories were unforgettable. One big exam and paper. If you impressive him, opportunities are unique ... and he is nice.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HONR120534912
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He lectures at length with his sociology and archival research background. He calls all his lectures discussions but they are just him talking at you and you having to say how a reading almost identical to the last was so 'disturbing' or 'interesting.' He is knowledgable, but he has a limited view of history and can't teach in an engaging way.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: HONR3310
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Most knowledgeable teacher I've ever had. Quick to be condescending. Very unclear about assignments. He'll have nightly readings for up to 100 pages occasionally, but you don't really have to do them unless he tells you a quiz is coming up. Had to do about 35 pages of writing over the semester. Would not recommend if you want an easy history class.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: HIST2387
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is sooooooo smart and knows everything there is to know about Soviet History and much more. Heavy on the reading and pretty tough on his grading, but it's totally worth it just hear him talk. His classes attract a lot of guys interested in spies and secret police. Not a ton of discussion, but he will ask a few questions so be ready.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HIST1389
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Best professor I had at NU. Brilliant. Fascinating. Burds really knows his stuff. Reading can be heavy sometimes but Burds gives hints to contents of quiz questions in advance--which really helps. I also loved that this course attracts a lot of former military, and students from all over the world. So discussions are loaded with original insights.