Richard Jones - Old Dominion University

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Richard Jones - Old Dominion University

Professor: Richard Jones

Department: Engineering

College: Old Dominion University

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: EET310
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

If your goal in college is to learn, then take Professor Jones class. Hes tough and sometimes hard to deal with because of his old school Navy ways, but he is an excellent teacher and you will learn the topic. You will also leave the class with very good lecture slides in case you ever need them. You get your moneys worth for sure.

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: EET310
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:

If you value your mental health, and personal life... wait until someone else teaches the course.

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: EET310
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

We really did have a fun semester with Prof. Jones this semester. Gives a lot of homework (easily used over 200 sheets of paper ) and he grades tough. However, he has great slides and is a good guy when you get past the initial intimidation factor.

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: EET315
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Rough around the edges, but knows his stuff. When hes in rare form and chill, hes a good guy. However, the rest of the time he will make you want to crawl under your desk as he walks in the room. Start your project design early. Good luck.

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: EET315
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Jones gets a bad rap due to his abrasive nature. However, if you are trying, he will help you. His classes are quite difficult (though not impossible). However, you will learn more from his classes than anybody else. He wants you to learn, and he wants you to be successful. To truly be successful means you work for it. No free rides.

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: EET310
Grade Received: D
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

No comment. Nothing positive to say other than he really knows electronics.

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: EET310
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Jones is one of those guys that I feel has to play the bad guy. He really isn't a bad guy, BUT he will not tolerate slack. If you're in paying attention in class (not on phone), asking for feedback on graded hw, and showing you want to learn, he's a pretty nice guy. Exams are inline with the homework, but they are not easy.

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: EET310
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He really knows the material. Grades homework tough, but will give back points if you can show your reasoning. Lecture notes are well-written and teach what you need to know. The book is needed for HW problems. For the most part, the exams line up with the homework, but unless you are very comfortable with the problems, you will run out of time.

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: EET330
Grade Received: C
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Definitely knows his material, like mentioned before. However, isn't great with students and lacks professionalism when it comes to one on one conversations. Avoid at all costs if you can. If you can't, then keep your head down, The end of the semester will be here before you know it.

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: EET330
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Jones knows his material. He assigns a TON of homework and the grading criteria is not always clearly defined. Approximately 50% of the tests are from the homework, the rest is from the lecture. He tends to be a bit intimidating, so some don't ask for help. He will help you if you ask. However, you have to show that you are trying.

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: EET310
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Grades homework hard, but cares about the students. If you skip you won't pass. Tests line up with homework, but he will help you if you show the drive.

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: EET325
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

PAY ATTENTION TO GRADING CRITERIA. Typical angry Jones. Pay attention and ask questions at your own peril. Get a HD web cam and tripod or he'll rip out your heart and show it to you while it's still beating. He will fail you if you don't follow strict instructions. If you get stuck, email him at least a day or two before demo--normally helpful.

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: EET300
Grade Received: B-
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The book we used was written by him and others at ODU. As an online student the book is very important. This was an excellent book. He was very helpful and told me how it was on questions I missed. I would recommend his class for the on-line learner.

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: EET330
Grade Received: Not sure yet
Overall Rating: 3.5
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is a tough grader on homework, and he gives a lot of homework. The thing to note is, the homework actually prepares you for the test. Be prepared to spend a lot of time on the homework though. Requires formatting that increases the time of finishing the homework significantly. You will learn the material well from his classes though.

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: EET320
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Avoid at all cost, one of the smarter professors but likes to talk down to people and treat like they don't know anything. Most students are there to learn. Tough tests, tons of homework and takes forever to get graded homework back.

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: EET310
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Knows the answer to the questions you aren't asking. Avoid.

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: EET200
Grade Received: P
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Jones is probably one of the best professors in the EET program, but he is very demanding in terms of book work. I recommend not taking more than one of his classes during a single semester, but highly recommend him as a professor.

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: EET310
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He only wants to show that he is smarter than you. When you come to him for help, he rushes you away while showing his frustration. A lot of students try to suck up to him to get a good grade, and that's what he wants. He gives homework every night so that you are not able to finish the homework of your other classes. avoid him

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: EET310
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:

Excellent instructor. Possesses thorough knowledge of material. Tests are easy if you understand concepts. Homework is the same way as tests, if you know the concepts you can do the homework. I would recommend that everyone take Jones for at least one course.

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: EET310
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:

Excellent Instructor. Knows the material. If you are confused he will help but if you don't know what is confusing you you can't be helped. Tests are not simple but if you know the concepts behind the problems you will do find.

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