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MATH160 - 1.0 rating“Fantastic, fair, honest teacher”
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Good teacher
Good prof, recomended
MULTIPLE CHOICE MATH TESTS? YES IN THIS CLASS
GREAT MATH TEACHER!!!! Knows his stuff!
Very good.
Penn College's Finest. Very Helpful. Don't miss class and do the homework!
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Great teacher. Smart as hell. Nice, funny. If your taking a math class make sure you take him.
Very good teacher and funny. Makes math interesting. Very understandable. Do the homework and pay attention and you should do very well.
Mr. James is an excellent teacher and he is very clear with his leasons and he can be funny at times. Oh and he is VERY, VERY GOOD LOOKING!!!!
Mr. James is the coolest teacher I've had so far. He's young and is tremendously smart. If your willing to put the effort into math and want to learn, take James. He's always there to help and is a fan of partial credit!! Rock out
One Word AWESOME!!
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he is good at what he does and does a great job trying to help you get through the course, highly recomendend.
Fast paced and for no reason. He compares all the bad students to the good students, only to make them feel worse about their math skills. Too much homework, most of which doesn't apply on the tests or in real life. STAY AWAY!!!
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Church is out, School is over. No more red flags!!!
Great teacher, th eonly math class I have even enjoied even though it was the hardest one. Great taste in cars!!!
Great teacher...helped my ****ed ass learn stats!
Not a bad teacher...the materials are difficult...but he does a good job at trying to relate the theories and such. I would reccomend
This guy was cool. If you screwed up badly, it was your own damn fault. He explains things, man. Take him and you won't regret it.
excellent professor. willing to help you any way that he can. definitly take his course.
Great Teacher. You learn in his class but have to do some work but all because the subject can be difficult not the teacher.
He was always willing to help anyone having problems. He tried to keep everyone together. Great teacher, definitely recomend.
great teacher....if you are in any kind of technical major he is the one to take. relates everything to physics and electronics so its pretty easy to understand. only wish he taught higher math.
very helpful and easy to understand. he knows how to keep it interesting
Like others have said, bends over backwards to try to make sure everyone understands what is going on. Coming from a bad math background, this guy was a lifesaver. I'm taking him next semester, as I would recommend anyone who can get into his class do.
Great teacher, makes class fun and is always willing to explain anyquestions in calss, if you can try and get him for your math classes.
if you are not in a math major, do not take this teacher, when u fail by 2 points and are suppose to graduate that semester is not cool
This guy wastes to much time talking about how we have to rush to stay on schedule...If he would teach instead of talk about it, maybe we would be on schedule. The only way to get his attention is if you have a set of****. No ****, no help.
Great Prof, i advice anyone with the option to take him. Willing to help with anything and Makes things so you can understand. Is far far better than my MTH180 prof. (N.Bowers)
Great professor. Is truly an asset to the class rather than just an repeater of what the book already states. Really wants to see his students succeed. If you do poorly in his stats class you'll do poor in all of them and cannot blame him.
AWESOME teacher, good to learn by, the only problem i had in that class was not doing my homework, . . . entirely my fault. o yeah, and then there's the attendance. . . not to good there either.
alot of work for stats, he will go out of his way to help you. he moves a little fast but goes threw everything thoroughly. recomend him over most every match teacher at PCT
One of the best teachers I have ever had in math. Has no problem working with you in relation to the subject or situation. He rewards the people that put forth the effort and drowns the lazy ones.
teacher suxs if you already know math youll do fine but if you dont or james does not like you your screwed, he cost me graduation
One of the Best teacher I have ever had he make learning fun and educational. He will also help you after you leave his with anything in your other Math course. It some hard work and you got to put some time into it.
one of the best math teachers I have had. he give you 2 lab reports for 50 extra credit points, no other teacher does that. It helps boost your grade! very willing to help. I would advise taking him.
acts like a liberal arts professor in a technical school,
He's a good people. Will help you with anything. If you need help talk to him afterclass and he will do all he can. If you don't want to work don't waste his time or yours.
Great teacher. Very easy. Definetly makes things easy to understand. Id take him for any and all math classes.
I was very disappointed at having to take another math class after testing out of calc. I took MTH153 as an easy A and he really took his time with those who didn't understand. I really wish I had taken him for a more advanced course, it's a shame I didn't try getting him with calc 2 instead.
If you want a teacher that can be helpful I would never recommend this teacher. He is cocky and doesn't like to take his time to help. There are much better professors out there.
He is not helpful at all. He is so unclear and you regret if you ask him a question. Basically he leaves you alone to figure it out yourself. Not fair at all. I am good in math but made me hate the class.
he would be a much better teacher if his ego wasn't so big. he makes you feel stupid when you ask a question in class. not a good teacher at all
very helpfull! mth 160 is a hard course and he makes it as easy as possible. if you have questions just ask he will without a doubt help you with your troubles. i highly reccomed taking him for any of your math classes that you have to take.
Good teacher makes class fun
Most students like Mr. James. He teaches the class well and he knows the material. In class he mostly lectures and covers the book chapters you should have read. The class Is not an easy course you must put some time in it. Test he gives out are fair. It's a shame his Office hours are short. I had trouble finding help from him out of class.
Good teacher, bad class. Make sure you study often if you take this.
Hes a great professor
the class itself is not intended for someone who doesn't have the time, he has a bit of an ego problem, but overall a great teacher and makes the class easy for you if you pay attention and put in a little effort. Who else tells you the questions on all the tests?
I heard Math160 was a hard class but if you take James you will most def. pass. Do what he says, study what he tells you and stay uptodate w/the material bc everything DOES build on each other. also everything he tells you that will b on the test or final...WILL be on the test or final. Overall great teacher.
I won't lie to you, I hated the damn class. Still it was the best math class I have had at PCT, bar none. He would basically give you the test! A lot to be said about those who dropped this class... Just do the stupid homework. The ego issue made class retarded and he would play mind games on a daily basis. Honestly, it helped me get though it.
Will help anyone willing to pass. Take notes and your golden. Helps relate math to commun things such as sports. Best math teacher I have ever had.
B, James needs to come off his high horse and needs to be knocked down a peg or two, he is very clear and energetic durring class but low and behold you have a question in lab he doesnt even want to give you the time of the day and has that look on his face like " dont bother me if you dont get it too bad"
Professor James is a teacher that only sees his students as numbers he does not take the time to acknowledge the student as an individual; He will go into all of you records in the college and find out what kind of student you are numerically. He is concerned with not stepping outside of the guidelines teacher student. He will only give you what he
Just finished this summer course and learned a lot. I would not take stats again in this short of time, but he handled it well. I will add that you are always involved in the class as he teaches.
Class moves fast. He makes many references to common topics to relate the physics. Also teaches math. Overall good job.
The class was doable. He did a great job of relating the material to real life applications. I would take it on a MWF next time with him instead of a TT.
B James is one of the best math profs i've ever had, hes got a unique teaching style that is very effective.
I worry about math courses, and the concepts were a challange. I liked B. James. He is funny as hell, likeable and clear. If you go to his office he is more than willing to help you out. The lab is an on your own stlye, however it does not impact your grade all that much. He is good and I would take him again.
B James is a great professor. He's got a great personality and he's funny as hell. The class is kind of hard especially since alot of the grade is based off of 4 major tests, and a final. The homework assignments were optional but I would recommend doing it cuz it helps. Math is my worst subject and Professor James made it fun to learn.
James is by far the best STATS professor to take. He makes this class awesome and easy to learn. His teaching methods are amazing and very funny guy. Just listen to him do the homework and you will be just fine. He even gives you HINTS about whats on tests and quiz how easy can to get. AA++
Easily the best math teacher at Penn College. Love the "dog and pony show." Before I took his class I knew I wasn't a math person, he changed my mind on that score.
He's a good professor. I had him for MTH 180 and had no problems! If you do your homework you will understand what he's teaching. If you don't then don't expect a good grade. He's funny so he makes the class go by quick
Possibly one of the best math teachers I have had. He shows you exactly what he wants for the test. Not time consuming like others are rumored to be. I have him 5 days a week and he keeps it interesting. A lot of random statistics and current information. Very williing to help. He understands not everyone likes math and will help you through it.
This teacher isn't that great. I had him and he wouldn't shutup talking about random things all the time. He still thinks he's in college himself. I'm tired of people that still think they're in college. College is just a phase in someone's life and it's pathetic to stay stuck in that portion of your life that, in reality, isn't really that great.
Best math teacher in the school, hands down. I struggled through mth 182 last year, but this year he made understandable and even...dare I say it...FUN! If you can, take this teacher for whatever math class you need.
Awesome, very funny and applies the subject matter to real life.
Learned a lot of practical information in this course. James was great to have in class, relaxed atmosphere. He knows the material well and relates it to PCT majors.
Best class out of my major I have taken. He kept it reasonable (survey class) and applied most physics concepts to real life. Easy going instructor.
Do not listen to any of these ratings about this prof.. He is completely biased and will make you feel stupid in front of everyone in class. You gotta see from where these ratings come from: Upper middle class kids that have their heads on backwards and can't see what kind of a doosh this guy is. This guy and this whole college is OVERRATED!!!
Defintely not easy, but he really works to reinforce your basic trig skills and move onto tougher concepts. Has an application for any topic taught. Take if you can.
Currently in this course after failing with a different instructor. James is so much better. Clearer instruction and applies the material better. Very straightforward, do what he asks and you do fine.
Refer to his instructions throughout the course. He was very responsive in the distance learning course I took. Always answered questions promptly. Couldn't say enough good things about him. His online videos were very helpful.
If you don't put in the effort he won't help you out. However, if you do what you have to, he will work with you as much as you need. Gives plenty of chances to pass the class through easy homework, projects, attendance points even if you are struggling with the material.
The guy down there is right, This guy is horrible. He makes people look soo stupid, he makes people stand out. This guy is a real jerk. People are too close minded to see how bad he really is.
Very good. Definitely will work with you and still does not give it away. I learned a lot.
Professor James was probably the best professor I have had at this college. I have always not cared for math, and have never taken a statistics course, but Professor James actually made me interested in the subject. Definitely take him for any math class if it is offered.
He is not the best, stay away if possible.He will make you feel like a retard in class.
I WOULDNT SUGGEST HIM.
Was not looking forward to taking this class but after the first week I knew I was going to enjoy it. Bryan James made the class interesting and wanted to see the students succeed. He was very helpful and fare! If you do poor in his class there?s no one to blame but yourself! Overall excellent teacher!
Was not looking forward to taking this class but after the first week I knew I was going to enjoy it. Bryan James made the class interesting and wanted to see the students succeed. He was very helpful and fare! If you do poor in his class there?s no one to blame but yourself! Overall excellent teacher!
Was not looking forward to taking this class but after the first week I knew I was going to enjoy it. Bryan James made the class interesting and wanted to see the students succeed. He was very helpful and fare! If you do poor in his class there?s no one to blame but yourself! Overall excellent teacher!
Was not looking forward to taking this class but after the first week I knew I was going to enjoy it. Bryan James made the class interesting and wanted to see the students succeed. He was very helpful and fare! If you do poor in his class there?s no one to blame but yourself! Overall excellent teacher!
I have had him for 3 classes because he is good. He is very tolerant, but if continual ridiculous questions happen he will make a sarcastic remark. I prefer this, to keep the idiots in check.
The thing you have to understand about Prof. James is that he is blunt. He tells you what you need to know for each quiz/exam. If you decide not to learn it he doesn't care. His tests are fair. He is also very helpful but you must seek out the help on your own. Overall a reasonable and knowledgeable professor. Take him. The alternatives profs suck.
A great professor that keeps the class entertained, bringing in real world statistics and not just using 'Disney World' problems. He is very clear in what he expects from a student, but works with students long as he sees students trying. I highly recommend him if you are looking for a math class where you will NOT fall asleep.
James def knows his "stats" He is the kind of prof that truly loves his job....You have to keep up with the homework and show up for class. He doesn't tolerate any slack. He does a great job of making stats interesting and you will learn from him.
Excellent professor. Strives to ensure all students are on the same page. He gives all expectations prior to beginning the class. He explains exactly how to do well in his class. His lectures are clear and concise. I've taken two courses with him and would recommend him to anyone. If you cant pass his class you don't belong in college.
The two most important traits that make for a good prof it their knowledge of the subject and their desire to pass along that knowledge and James has both. Truly one of the best profs I've ever had and I've attended several different schools. Its not an easy class but that's because its not an easy subject but he makes it as reasonable as possible
Blatantly honest about class material; so pay attention. Do your homework!
He is a very good teacher and is straight forward with testing materials. He gets very excited about math and usually goes off on tangents when answering questions but he teachs well. His tests can be challenging but if you do the little bit of homework he gives each night you will be fine. Test questions commonly come from homeworks.
Humor is class makes it fun. Straight forward and helpful. Connects the topic to real situations. Says what will be on the test, so as long as you pay attention and do homework you'll do fine. By far one of the best teachers I have had.
Took online and I would never suggest you do that. Teaching yourself is nearly impossible and you will get extremely lost and behind if you don't keep up (a lot of work!) Very good professor overall, its just a very hard class. Don't take online tho. Save yourself
Made the class fun. Used interesting examples. Has a great sense of humor. Makes you laugh and keeps the environment positive. Makes it possible to get an A if you do the work.
Mr. James is the man. He keeps the class interesting and the homework assigned is always relative to class work and quizzes. It's not too much homework and each assignment is not excessive. He's funny and interesting and try's to help you get an A. Great Teacher.
He is a great professor who really keeps you entertained during class. Keeps the mood upbeat and loves to interact with all of the students at a more personal level. If you need physics of any level I would highly recommend this professor to anyone of any learning level. Not too much homework, and he selects only the problems that will be needed.
James knows his stuff. always relates the class to real life applications. keeps it interesting with that else he says.
Fantastic, fair, honest teacher. From what I've heard from other students, James is the bet teacher to take Stats with. He makes sure students having trouble stay afloat, and challenges students that do well. The class is difficult, but James does a great job of being enthusiastic and explaining everything very well. 10/10, would take again.
Honestly the best math teacher and class I have ever taken. The class moved fast and James made that quite clear. The material was clear cut and he would always help if you asked. He wants to see people succeed but he is honest when it comes to your performance. If you are not doing well he would tell you flat out and challenge you to do better.
Brian James is a wonderful instructor, and he should be getting paid much more than the $11.00 at Penn College. I don't even enjoy math but I loved this class with James. He will make you laugh and learn at the same time. He tells you what's on the tests all throughout the semester. Do the homework, study, and ask for help. James is great.
He is a tough grader but he teaches everything that are on the tests
He really is a great teacher, he's easy to understand and definitely knows what he's talking about.
Do not take an online course with him, he does nothing to help his online students. He even denied an office meeting with me. His test questions do not match the homework you are doing to learn the work on our own. This is frustrating when you understand the HW but are clueless when taking tests. Doesn't give partial credit when grading tests.
Also a distance education stats student. I thought it was very fair and I learned a lot. He offers virtual office hours every Sunday night where you can ask anything and he solves problems for you. Considering it was statistics and online, I thought it was well done.
Took his distance learning class. Everything is set up in Plato in advance, some things can be accessed in advance others not until a certain date. All quizzes & tests were done through Plato, I found most of them to be challenging compared to how the material was taught in the book. He curved quizzes & tests which slightly helps your grade.
Online statistics is not easy, but he made it doable. Very organized class, but you must stay on schedule. Took him on campus for a different class and he is great in the classroom, distance has its challenges for this type of course. I would recommend.
Just completed MTH160 distance ed. I learned a lot but worked hard. James helps a lot but you have to stay on schedule.
I had to take this stat course online. I would recommend going to campus for this course. If you stay on track like he recommends you should do fine, but it is a lot of work. Towards the end of the semester I started to slack because the material got tough, and it did affect my grade. He seems to care and help those who try. Nice guy!
Do not take statistics online with Brian James. This was literally the worst online class Ive ever taken. I had nearly a 4.0 going into this semester and this class ruined that completely. Many student have emailed him with questions and his responses are Rude. Followed instructions on labs and project assignments only to do poorly on them.
(Online). He says he there for you, to help with ALL/ANY questions but when you ask he is no help, tells you to look in the book or we already covered that, you should have already learned that in another class. As someone else said, test questions are nothing like the homework! He is only good for students that already understand stats/math!
Bryan James has a great enthusiasm for the martial in which he is teaching. He comes in every day with a energy that wakes up everyone and prepares us to pay attention. One of the best aspects of his class is that he relates statistic to each of our majors which gives this support class a feeling of a major class.
I took the stats course online. The calendar is very specific about what to do to stay on schedule, if you do that you will be fine in this course. I have heard that James is really good on campus, but hard to get into his classes.
Professor James was by far the best math professor Ive taken for a online course. Hes very willing to help you the best he can. I would definitely take a class with him again! Would recommend if you need an easy math elective!
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After being out of school for a few years I was worried about returning, especially with math! He is SO helpful and prompt with returning questions. As long as you stay on schedule, read, watch the videos and do the homework you should do great! I would def take him again!
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Attendance Mandatory
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Textbook Required
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160182
5.0
(1)MTH242
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STATS
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