Jim Demastes - University of Northern Iowa

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Jim Demastes - University of Northern Iowa

Professor: Jim Demastes

Department: Science

College: University of Northern Iowa

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: BIOL2051
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Expectations are clear. He makes the course fun, relates it to current discoveries in relevant topics, and gives clear indications of the material to be learned. The text chosen for this semester was a very good resource. Lecture attendance wasn't mandatory, but the surprise in-lecture assignments made attendance wise.

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: BIOL2051
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

He is one of my favorite professors. He tries to make each class fun in his own goofy way. He is very understanding and cares about his students. He wants to see you succeed. 4 exams, all MC. A few in-class assignments (random days). Some extra credit. He also might show you a pic of him with a giant fern he found on the side of the road :)

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: BIO2051
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

One of the best professors I have ever had. He is super funny and genuinely cares about his students and their success. Makes lecture fun and explains concepts in a simple way that we can actually understand. I would absolutely take a class from him again; AMAZING professor.

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: OD2051
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Take Dr. D, no other statements just do it, you'll never like a class and a professor as much as you like him and his class.

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: BIO2051
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

If you have the chance to choose Demastes as a Profesor, I highly recommend him. I'm no star student but if you use the test review sheets he provides you will do just fine. The review sheets are oddly similar to his exams, just a hint. He always comes to lecture with full intentions of making you laugh. Overall he's a great professor.

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: BIO2051
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Very very nice professor, cares about his students, makes lectures interesting and is a really funny guy. If you study the review questions and the material he asks you to study for his tests you will get a good grade. I will be taking more classes with him if I can. Great professor.

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: BIOL4164
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Jim is a great professor, he cares about teaching you the information and is willing to help you out of class. Goofy dude and entertaining .

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: BIOL2051
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. D was a great professor overall and I would absolutely take him again! He provides questions to be filled out in class, which I would suggest filling out each day in class because his exams are based on those exact questions! I actually didn't mind going to his lectures because he is so funny and awesome.

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: BIO2051
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I really enjoyed have him as a teacher, he does a lot in lecture to explain the material in depth and makes funny comments and funny stories. I would absolutely recommend taking his classes! Fill out review questions during the class, because you will not be motivated after the period and they are exactly what the test is over.

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: ORGDI2051
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:

I took Dr. Demastes for lecture & let me tell you, if you aren't interested in the material you're learning about, it's very hard to grasp the concepts. The lecture's are boring & seem to drag on forever. He's an interesting & nice guy, but the tests were hard & the study guides were not very specific. Okay class overall.

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: BIO2051
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:

"D" is fantastic. He is laid back & studied in ed so hes not a bad teacher that just quiz random bio info. knows OD is a freshman course and cares about the students full college career not just his class. reminds class of upcoming events even. his lecture exam ?s are pulled directly from his study guide so DO THEM. labs hard LISTEN TO TUTORS!!

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: BIOL2051
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Demastes is super nice. His lectures are interesting and tests are easy. He's also funny, has a great personality, and cares about his students.

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: BIO2051
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:

Demotes for OD was great! He is funny, he cares about his students, he offers only a couple of extra credit. If you come to class, take notes and study for the tests, you will pass. He is so funny and witty, I love him! Great professor!

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: BIO2051
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Super easy and I learned a lot. He gives you study questions that are almost exactly the questions on the test. Would recommend!

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: BIOL4164
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

I cannot say enough good things about Dr. D! He is literally the best teacher I've EVER had; I've learned more from him than anyone else on campus. He truly cares about his students and is willing to help you with anything, whether its something for his classes (even not his own), and just advice about internships and life in general. I LOVE HIM!

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: ORGAD1
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Had him for organismal diversity lecture. Very cool teacher. Lecture was overall easy. Lab is horrible nomatter what teacher you get. Have to memorize like 80 genus and species names per lab test. Take a lot of pictures.

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: OD2052
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:

The lecture part of class was pretty easy but the lab was a lot of memorization of taxonomy. I didn't use my book at all. He has some nerdy jokes which are refreshing.

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: OD2051
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He gives out study questions to help with the tests. These help a lot! Tests are multiple choice. He tries to make jokes to get the class to laugh.

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: BIOL2051
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He made the class interesting and relevant; has a good sense of humor. The lecture portion was based on 4 multiple choice tests (based on a study guide) and the final is just a test. I got an A with studying.

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: OD0
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great Professor, makes study questions and all of the questions on the tests are from these. If you just fill these out every time after class you'll get a solid A

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