Shirin Timms - Jackson College

Professor: Shirin Timms
Department: Political Science
College: Jackson College
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: PLS141
  • Grade Received: A+
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Wonderful instructor.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: PLS141
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Very good professor. She is very nice, professional and genuinely cares for her students. Definitely would take her class.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: PLS141
  • Grade Received: A+
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
This was easily one of my top three favorite professors. I learned so much in her class! The discussions really sparked deep thought and helped change perspective on different things. She was very helpful and genuinely wanted her students to succeed. Easily one of the best classes I've ever taken. I love her and her teaching style!
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: PLS140
  • Grade Received: Not sure yet
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
She does not allow you to use your phone. If you do then you will loose participation points whether you participate or not. If what you say is different from what she believes then you are screwed. She will lecture you and ask why you think what you think and then she will tell what she thinks and why she is right.
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: PLS140
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Great teacher, helpful to all students, quizzes are untimed and are take home.
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: SOC235
  • 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:
She was fair and had a lot of interest in the subject. She works with immigrants and refugees and could use real life examples/experiences in the class. She interacted a lot for an online teacher. Good class - I recommend it along with the other classes she teaches
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: PLS262
  • 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:
Very good teacher. Syllabus was clear on what was required. A LOT of reading required, but I don't mind reading so it was fine. Very helpful teacher. Recommend taking her class if you can get in.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: PLS262
  • 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:
I took PLS 262 online. The class was very educational and at the same time, not too difficult. Although there was a slight conservative bias in the material presented, that did not get in the way of grading in any form. This is one of the b est PoliSci classes I have taken so far as a PoliSci major.
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: PLS141
  • 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:
One of the nicest people you will ever meet. Cares about people and knows her stuff. Drop dead gorgious too.
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: PLS262
  • 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:
She really knows her stuff and while she is intelligent, she she doesn't shove it in your face or try and make sure you know it. Very helpful.
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: PLS141
  • 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:
Generally a good teacher, but irritated me with her extra credit. She offered extra credit, and after I did it she didn't count it. I asked her about it and she got all cranky with me for asking. She ended up counting it, but I could do without the attitude.
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: PLS140
  • 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:
I thought the class was really hard. She's a good teacher though.
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: PLS141
  • 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:
She is very fair, if you study what she tells you to (online quizzes from book's website) and pay attention and participate, its an easy A. She tells you the last day of class her political orientation. I think she does a good job of hiding it through the semester and playing devil's advocate. I liked her a lot.
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: PLS141
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Worst class ever. I'd rather get hit by a car than take that class again...getting a headache just thinking about it.
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: 262
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I thought her class was a little much. You have to do alot of busy work. She is very conservative. She will make that clear.
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: PLS141
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Shirin is the nicest prof there is. She really loves her job and you can tell. She wants you to come into class with your ideas and she wants you to learn how to back them up. She doesnt tell you how she stand politically which is a good thing it lets you learn for yourself!
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: GOVERNMENT
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
nice teacher,but the class was kind of hard.
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: PLS141
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
She was the only instructor I had in my three semesters at JCC that I felt was really into what she was teaching. Very professional and respectful.
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: PLS141
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
It's hard to find a Pol Sci prof who doesn't teach their own biased views. She is fair, helpful and she will challenge you to consider other views. Good class to take if you plan to transfer to a 4 year university.
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: POLSCI141
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
She was very professional. She is the best teacher I have ever had, she really inspired me. COMPLETELY NEUTRAL, you can count on that. I still talk to her even though I am in Minneapolis. BY the way, she isnt bad to look at :) TAKE HER
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