Jim Ledrick - Grand Valley State University

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Jim Ledrick - Grand Valley State University

Professor: Jim Ledrick

Department: Health Science

College: Grand Valley State University

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: BMS100
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Amazing guy, whole grade is based on 4 tests, just study and youll be fine .

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: BMS100
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Jim is such a great prof. Easiest class of my life, never used the textbook although he says you will. All of the notes are in a powerpoint on black board. His lectures can be pretty dull, but Jim really makes the class. I'd highly recommend him for BMS100.

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: BMS10101
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I found the class to be really laid back, and the subjects we disscussed were very interesting. But there are only 4 exams, and attendence counts toward your grade. If you aren't a good test taker like me, I wouldn't recommend this course. The teacher is kind of funny and really chill, but I never felt like I could come to him with any questions.

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: BMS100
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.5
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

YOU NEVER HAVE HOMEWORK! easy gen ed as long as you study for the tests; there are only 4. you never use your book just make sure you go to class and take good notes. he does attendance through one min papers which really give your grade a boost. i would def recommend taking prof ledrick

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: BMS100
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This prof is very friendly and easy to talk to. He is helpful with any questions you have and good at responding to emails. He knows his material very very well and makes the class fun. I had it at 9:00 am and enjoyed going. You don't use your book often and there are pop quiz type things called one min papers.

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: BMS100
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:

good professor. The book is not needed as the exams are over the lectures. The final grade is a combination of 4 exams and attendance, so go to class. If you're looking to knock out a gen-ed I would suggest him.

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: BMS100
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He keeps class interesting for the most part. He makes the material really easy to understand. he keeps the class pretty light, with pretty much no homework other than studying for the exams. Sometimes exams had material that wasn't on the study guide, so be prepared for that. I would HIGHLY recommend this class, useful material and great prof!

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: BMS100
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.5
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This is a great course for non science majors. Extremely interesting lectures to people who are interested in health on a surface/lifestyle level. Reading is unnecessary -- don't spend money on the book. Print out notes and study guides from blackboard. Go to every class, take notes, and pay attention. Easy A.

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: BMS100
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Kind of a boring class, but the professor is awesome. Such a cool guy and makes the material fun to learn. Recommend this class.

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: BMS100
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor is great. The whole class is structured around 4 tests that make up your overall grade. I think this is a very poor way to structure a class, but if you are just looking for a class to fulfill the stupid gen ed requirements then this is probably a good choice.

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: BMS100
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:

If you have taken health classes in the past, this class is a nearly identical setup. Mr. Ledrick is knowledgeable and helpful. He keeps the lecture interesting by talking to the class and sharing real-life stories and examples. Go to class as much as possible. No quizzes. Slides. Use book to study for tests. Attendance is important.

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: BMS100
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Sweet guy. I found this class very interesting. His lectures were straightforward and he used a lot of personal stories to help the students understand the material. There are no assignments, only 4 exams. Best advice is to take lots of notes during lecture and study thoroughly with the book. Overall, I got an A-. Not too difficult.

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: BMS100
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Really enjoyed this class, he is a great professor. Make sure to go to class and take detailed notes on his slides because that is what is on the test. DO NOT buy the book, I never cracked it open. Tests were slightly harder than I expected them to be, but still reasonable.

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: BMS100
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:

Professor Ledrick was an extremely nice guy and I enjoyed his lectures, but his tests are harder than I thought they'd be. The study guides aren't always exactly what's on the test. There is never homework though. Only points are the tests and 10 one minute papers he gives (which are his attendance points). Still take him for sure.

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: BMS100
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Nice guy. Easy class all you have to do is study for the tests. They aren't hard just its an easy class with easy material that you think that you can blow off. He curves grades at the end which is good. Seriously if you study for the tests you'll get an A

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: BMS100
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He was a good prof. but the course was still challenging. If I were to go back in time I would still take me. He is a nice guy. He knows his stuff.

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: BMS100
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:

He only takes "attendance" 10 times throughout the semester with a 5 min "quiz." His lectures were kindof boring to me because they were at 9am but he is a very nice guy and our only grades were our 4 50 question, multiple choice tests.

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: BMS100
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Its completely a lecture based class but he is a very good speaker He is able to keep you interested in what he is talking about Always take notes if you only go off of the slides he puts online you will miss A LOT of questions on the exams DO NOT spend the $90 on the textbook He NEVER uses it Dont skip class what is said in class is on the exams

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: BMS100
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:

The class is in a big lecture hall, but he speaks very clearly and doesnt talk soft so hes easily heard from the very back row. He makes the class interesting and hes funny. You do have to pay attention to notes and listen to what he says because not everything on the tests are in his notes. The stuff is really interesting and I loved it!

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: BMS100
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This professor is nice, not an extremely hard professor but does NOT offer extra credit, and grade based all on tests. Which is difficult. PAY ATTENTION to notes in class, recommend you print off his notes from blackboard and also write down the side notes he not only writes but says.

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