Marinus Debruine - Grand Valley State University

Professor: Marinus Debruine
Department: Accounting
College: Grand Valley State University
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: ACC311
  • Grade Received: B+
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
This class sucked, but overall DeBruine isn't your worst option. You end up teaching yourself everything, but he curves every exam by 20-30 points. The amount of work isn't super overwhelming for this class, either. There's a semester long group project, but it was fairly easy. He really cares about his students, and won't let you fail his class.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: ACC311
  • Grade Received: B-
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Do not fall behind! Pay attention to his lectures and don't skip lecture or recording!
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: ACC311
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
This class was very tough with DeBruine. He seems to care about students, however, this class is difficult with a lack of explanation. Most of the time I ended up teaching myself. He doesn't go off the textbook very much, so you have to watch lectures. However, the lectures really don't clarify anything as he doesn't explain or give clear answers.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: ACC310
  • Grade Received: B+
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Professor DeBruine is a hard professor but is willing to help in any way that he can. He gives lots of easy homework for points that add up and help your grade in the end. He helps students to make sure that they pass his class
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: ACC212
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Prof. DeBruine cares, but if you care about grades, do NOT take his class. Every test we took had a 65% average, including the curve. After everyone failed the first test, in the next class he did the math on the board and said "See? You all are still capable of getting a C." If you go to class, study hard, and do ALL homework, you might get a B.
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: ACC212
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Professor Debruine is a great accounting professor. He really cares about each student and wants everyone to pass. He makes himself available outside of class for review sessions and has a good mix of projects, homework, and tests that are not too much. His lectures may be all over the place, but pay attention and come to class, and you'll do well!
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: ACC310
  • Grade Received: B-
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: No
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Prof DeBruine was very nice and caring for his students and offered help whenever it was needed, homework assignments were a breeze. Read the topics and do the study assignments BEFORE class so you can follow what he teaches, being very familiar with the material before lecture really helps you follow his lectures. Also had 3 tough exams.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: ACC310
  • Grade Received: A-
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
This is a hard class (which is why many people give him bad reviews) but DeBruine is your best option. He always makes himself available to help (especially before exams) and he tells you what to expect on exams. He is a kind professor and cares a lot about his students. Show him you are working hard and he will get you through it! Take him!
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: ACC311
  • Grade Received: Not sure yet
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
ACC 311 is just as hard if not harder than 310. Professor DeBruine wants you to do the best you can in this class. His lectures are complicated but he hands out note sheets. Taking notes is essential. The tests are extremely hard, so be sure to use the hint sheets while studying. Do the homework and try hard on the tests and you will survive.
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: ACC212
  • Grade Received: C+
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
He's a nice man, but professors are meant to be good at their jobs. He is the worst professor I've ever had in the history of my academic career. Sloppy writing, very unorganized, just jumps write into notes that you don't know if you should write down or not. I don't recommend taking his class. Be wary of what you do.
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: ACC310
  • Grade Received: C
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
310 is a tough class but Debruine didn't make it any easier.... He excepts you to just read the chapter in the textbook before class and know how to do it. His lectures are so disorganized and confusing. My notes are just random numbers that I don't know where they came from because he goes so fast.
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: ACC310
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
This is a hard course regardless of who you have. This is easily one of the hardest classes I've ever taken. Chapters are 50 pages. DeBruine was a decent teacher; his lectures were fast and covered a lot of content, but what else is he supposed to do with the volume of content he's supposed to cover. HW is a lot, and tests are harder. Good luck.
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: ACC310
  • 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:
Professor Debruine is a nice professor. This is an extremely hard class and requires lots of studying outside of class. His lectures can be confusing at times but he goes over the material and shows examples. His tests are extremely hard so go over the hint sheets when studying. Make sure to do the homework and the other projects.
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: ACC311
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I've taken this class twice, had DeBruine the second time. Definitely my top choice. His lectures might seem a little irrelevant/confusing, but he makes up for it with reasonable homework expectations and a solid curve for tests. You'll have to study a ton outside of class to understand the material either way, so take DeBruine
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: ACC311
  • Grade Received: B-
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Hard hard hard class no matter who you have. Saying lots of connect hw is an understatement. Utilize the hint sheets early on and you will be fine. DeBruine is the best option for the class.
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: ACC213
  • Grade Received: C+
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
The class is tough no matter who you take it with. But DeBruine will make sure you pass, as long as you do the work. His exams have an average of like a 50%, with a curve. But don't panic! As long as you do the rest of the work with genuine effort, his grading scale is designed so that you'll pass. My best exam grade was like a 58% and I passed.
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: ACC311
  • Grade Received: B-
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
DeBruine is a really nice guy and does want you to do well, but this class is tough. Class consisted of 700 ponits. 300 were tests, the rest were HW/project points, but you will most likely receive almost all of those points. If you come to class and show that you care and are trying, he will pass you with the C- you need.
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: ACC311
  • Grade Received: C+
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Very hard grader. Questions on exams are CPA level and exams are short so losing a few points greatly affects your grades. Easy to get full credit on projects and homework as long as you do them which will ultimately save your grade. Nice guy and clearly knows his stuff but sometimes seems to forget that his students are undergraduates.
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: ACC311
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
There are no words I can use to adequately prepare you for the horror you are about to embark on with Debruine as your professor. Be prepared to teach yourself complicated accounting topics and get ready to sit through confusing and misguided lectures. May the force be with you.
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: ACC311
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
One of the worst professors I've had a Grand Valley, he is a nice guy personally, but does not teach the material well. I had to teach myself before taking the exams to get a decent grade. Homework and exams are the biggest portion of your grade, exams are challenging but he gives you a hints on what will be on the test. Overall, bad class.
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