Jj Leary - James Madison University

Professor: Jj Leary
Department: Chemistry
College: James Madison University
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM131L
  • 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:
Jj! My friends. Prof Leary was an awesome person. I loved coming to his class as much as I hated chemistry. He is an open, approachable guy who will help you if you ask. He isn't easy. I got a c and worked my ass off, though chem is my worst subject. I wouldn't have preferred another L teacher, just wish I would have done better..
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM120
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Horrible professor. I went to his office hours for help and he laughed at me. Was absolutely no help. The only good part of the class was the curve. I worked so hard in this class and earned a C. Don't take him!
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM120
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
You MUST go to his class and read and annotate the book. Really learn how to apply what he teaches in class and what he says to cover in the book. You really have to work for the grade in this class.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM120
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Absolutely impossible.
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM131L
  • 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:
At first I thought he was annoying but he is actually a goofy guy. He says "experiment" really weird and its annoying. He majorly curves his test and its impossible not to get at least a C. He is very helpful. I especially loved his attire he wore to class. Take him for lab!
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM131L
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He is probably the most entertaining teacher i have seen in class. He is extremely comical when he is one on one. He is very boring when he is teaching lab though. He tells you what he is expecting. He curves all of his tests. And he doesn't give any one below a b in the lab course. If you put forth a little effort, you can easily get a b.
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM120
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.5
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
This guy really has no idea how to teach college students Chemistry. He needs to be teaching a higher level than 120. If you have him I recommend you switch to a new professor as soon as possible.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM131
  • 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:
I know a lot of people didn't like him, but I'm not sure why. Jj is entertaining, and while his standards are higher, he tell you EXACTLY what he expects of you. I had him for lab, and he'd help with almost anything you needed. I enjoyed being in his class even though I hated lecture and I'm not a fan of chemistry.
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM120
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
"JJ"Leary is probably the HARDEST professor i've had so far.you basically have to teach yourself the material because the man has no idea how to teach.He is very smart-but definitely cannot explain even the basic concepts of chem.all i can say is if you get stuck with him GOOD LUCK-pray you have a good TA because the TA is your only hope.
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM120
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I dont even know where to begin. Thank god I had a good TA. JJ cant teach at all. Hes too smart for his own good. I barely went to class, but went to every study session with my TA and passed with a B. Its a hard class but a good grade isnt impossible..plus he curves the tests ridiculously! :)
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM120
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.5
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
JJ is a horrible teacher, gets frustrated when people ask questions, doesn't know how to explain concepts in more than one way. Luckily i had an amazing TA who held study sessions that really helped. An A is not impossible, i got a B, two Cs and a D on his tests and ended up with an A - His huge curve is probably the one good thing about him.
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM120
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Hardest class I have ever taken in my entire life... only took it cuz it's required for my major. Teaches to show off how smart he is, not to make sure we understand. I pulled all-nighters twice & even cheated on one test, I got 40s & 50s. Ended up w/ a C- tho so awesome curve.
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM120
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
good curve however you leave the class knowing just as much as you walked in knowing. Without an SI i would have been lost. Even if you study and do review sheets chances are you will still do bad
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM120
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
worst teacher I have ever had at JMU. Without the TA definatly would have failed. Also, thank god he has a huge curve
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM120
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Get some outside help, go to the math center for help, form a study group, go to his office hours because his lectures do not help much with the tests. Hard class but passable, he curves really well. I did poorly on every test but got a B over all.
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM120
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Dr. Leary is not great at explaining things, but having the TA helps SO MUCH. go to every review session and you'll be fine. From what i hear, compared to the other teachers, he is the best one. for sure take him if you need chem120
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM120
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Super hard teacher, impossible tests, not clear at all. He has an awesome TA, she helps so much.. go to her review sessions. Pulled all nighters for the past 2 tests... got a 56 & a 45..... apparently he curves a lot though
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM120
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
This man is impossible. When I am confused in class and ask those around me what is going on- nobody ever knows either. He has an awesome TA though. I go to the TA review sessions and it is all clarified! He is nice but so hard to understand. He makes everthing more complicated than it needs to be.
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM120
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
very hard class! he's pretty boring but does know what he's talking about. make sure you do the practice quizzes he posts and go to the review sessions. He gives a really big curve. Tests are all multiple choice..make sure u enter your student ID correctly or he takes of points!
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: CHEM132
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
i took this class summer '08...the class is hard no matter who u take it wit...i failed all his tests but wit his huge curve i passed wit a C+!!! still go 2 his practice sessions n 2 class b/c it does help a lot!!! work hard n u'll benefit (n u do need the book!!)
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