You wont find a more compassionate professor at JMU

really good professor, very fair, good explainations

quirky, good sense of humor, likes to teach, good class

He is all that is man. Mm Mm good.

Pretty easy class...Just make sure to go to class and take the quizzes

Great guy..read the book and go to class and you;ll be set

need to go to class moderate course load

take your book to class highlight/study night before/get your B/very fair

he personifies everything that is beautiful in the world

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easy class... easy to get a good grade... quizes and tutorials piece of cake

A good professor but a boring subject. Very helpful.

he likes computers and karate and wears shirts that are too big for him.

Not too hard...class is VERY stupid and boring...watch some movies

Great guy, but lots of work. (Says urinary instead of unary ....ewww).

fair amount of work in this class, but he is extremely helpful and understanding

This guy is wound up way too tight! Fairly easy class though.

people don't like him much...i think he's a good prof. don't tune him out, give him a chance, go to office hrs and you'll be fine.

Very helpful with lecture material and labs. Tests are fair, labs weren't too bad. Most stuff for it you can get from the text.

Yo, its JAVA...it's gonna be hard whoever you have. You will do bad in this class if you dont start your labs early and dont ask for help outside of class. Cole is a nice guy, he wants you to understand. Tests are killer, but its a programming class.

He is extremely helpful if you go to him during his office hours. He is always willing to stay late. Explains things in greater detail if you ask. Great for Database.

If you study for the tests and do your access tutorials you will do fine. He lets you know pretty much what will be on the test and gives quizzes and classwork assignments to help your grade. Randomly watches movies to kill time. Overall good class.

If you want an A in COB 204, take Cole's class. I had this class at 9am and got out on average at around 9:30. The in class assigments are ridiculusly easy, hes extremely thorough with the information and if you need help he's available. Take Coles class.

Cole is a really good teacher. He comes across a little jerk-ish at first, but if you make an effort in the class and pay attention he is so awesome.

So up and get a B. It's that plain and simple. He is a good teacher, just pay attention. Read the book too, i didnt thats why i got a B.

Make it your goal in the course to get him back for all the times he screws you over(and there are plenty) and you will do well in the class...........GET ROCKED CAREY

easy easy easy...just go to class, get the notes offline, and do your tutorials and this class is def an easy A!

Great teacher, very fair, follow every one of his directions and exceed his project expectations and you will do fine. Ohh and bring all your text books for his class to the first day of class...

He really knows his stuff; a little hard to follow sometimes (especially ch.6) but take good notes and read the book and you'll do just fine! Don't be afraid to ask for help b/c he is willing to work around you to help you!

Fun class, didnt know anything about it going into it. very helpful when seen during office hours. work sometimes tedious. weird guy sometimes, but knows topic and doesnt teach out of the book

Class is fine if you show up and do the work he tells you to do. Tells you everything that will be on the test the class before and is very willing to help. Nice guy too.

Nice Guy. Hard to listen to at times, lectures are long and boring. Tests are not too bad, he tells you everything on them before he gives them. Watch out for his videos!!

I really like Coles class. He shows movies throughout the year and quizes and tests are pretty easy. Dont really need to read the book, gives you the questions before the test. Nice guy and very helpful. Take him!!!

cole is very willing to help. start your project early and go ask tons of questions...thats the only way to learn this and do well. you have to kinda learn code on your own...thats just how it is

carey's awesome! go to class and the test reviews and you'll do fine. lectures can be dry, but he loves people who participate. lots of easy quizzes and projects. tests can be tough but he's willing to give extra points if you go to class and participate. he wants you to do well. he's a great prof!

He's a nice man. I would recommend him. Computers are not my thing so this class is kind of hard for me. Just come to class, because there are quizes sometimes, and do your tutorials, and study some, and you'll be fine.

I don't agree with the last few Ratings. This class IS hard, but if you ATTEND class you will do fine. Exams can be harsh but not impossible. the TWO Projects are very diffcult. He's a great professor and knows what he is teaching.Class Avergage was a 81 for final grade. So half the class got B's.

Harder then the other professors. His tests are very hard and he prides himself in having a second exam with an average of a 70. Nice guy, very quirky, but if you're not interested in this material take someone easier. He is helpful, but grades much harder than other teachers.

Really nice guy, if you study you can definitly get an A. Tutorials and projects are easy but sometimes time consuming. Test are semi-hard but not too bad.

OMG I loved this guy! He will help you whenever you need the help and he really wants you to do well! Helps you know what to study for tests and quizzes. Just go to class and you will do fine! Loves his students, and will know everyone by name! TAKE HIM!!

Professor Cole is GREAT! He really cares about his students and makes such an effort to help that out whenever needed. He really made me enjoy this class and has even made me change my major!!!

take his class. awesome guy, gets to know his students personally, and a somewhat easy workload. he likes what he does, and you can tell. in class quizzes boost the grade, and he helps out a lot in preparing for the 3 tests. TAKE HIM!

Easy professor. Boring as can be.

not a hard class if you keep up with the work it is an easy B. he is a pretty big ****bag, so just go to class and let all the gay serious stuff he says go over your head. probably the goofiest looking dude in harrisonburg

Cole may look like Stewart from MadTV, but he's a nice guy who helps you whenever you need it. Take Mitri if possible for CIS484 because his capstone project is WAY easier, but for database or 204, this man will actually teach you something and help you if you're not getting it. Great prof.

Cole is awesome. He is probably one of the harder teachers for this class, but he is hilarious and he gets to know all his students. Crams a ton of material into each class and also shows how the information applies to real-life examples. I'll definitely take him again.

Cole is awesome... my favorite teacher this year.

Cole is the man. Very helpful and has a great passion for the material, dry as it may be. Always willing to have a laugh or two. Incorporates movies and other activities into the material to make it more interesting. Good man, Good Prof

cole knows what he is talking about...but this class is boring as anything. tons of busy work..tests are okay, not too bad of a teacher.

Cole is the man. He is friendly, helpful and keeps class short and interesting. Only real problem is that he isn't flexible with deadlines and if you miss a quiz you're basically screwed.

Cole has gotten better over the semester with the jerk comments and such. Tests are manageable if you study and take notes; there's a lot of material and terms. The busy work he gives is pretty much standard in all COB 204's (Access/Frontpage tutorials, etc.). He relates the material well to real-world situations. Easy B+ and up.

TAKE SOMEONE ELSE FOR THIS CLASS. WHATEVER YOU DO, TAKE SOMEONE ELSE. BUSY WORK, TESTS ARE HARD, THE PROJECTS ARE A WASTE OF TIME. Everyone else I have talked to about this class said it was one of the easiest classes they took. All had someone else. The class is not mandatory if you want to fail; if you want to pass, class is mandatory.

Cole definitely makes the class much harder than it should be. Quizzes are extremely hard and you have one just about every class. Tests are pretty fair, but they are difficult. Access and Frontpage tutorials are easy, but the projects are difficult. He is a very quirky guy with a lot of weird rules. I would definitely advise one not to take him.

Web design is pretty simple and Cole gives you most of the information you need. Hes very understanding and a pretty funny guy. Really laid back and lets you out early all the time. Definitely recommended.

Carey Cole is to Computer Information Sytems as Franz Boas is to anthropology. He is an utter master of all things Java, PHP, and HTML, and a great lecturer to boot. I believe Carey Cole embodies what so many of us want in life - a passion for your work, an exuberance that seems to know no bounds, and a constant smile and amicable nature.

tests are hard, so study and ask questions in class/exam review. do your tutorials (which are really easy) b/c it'll save your grade. lectures aren't bad, but try to participate so you can leave early. he lets class out pretty early. i have him TuTh & get out 20 mins early.

Cole is awesome and hilarious.

Nice guy....this is definitly his passion...give alot of useless assignments answering questions in the book....tries to prevent info in different ways like showing movie clips....tests are pretty hard but this wasnt a good subject for me...overall its decent

The class wasn't that bad. You have to do a lot of work outside of class and the tests are pretty hard but Cole gives you a lot of chances to bring it up with movie quizzes, random extra credit points, and easy in class assignments. He is always willing to help though. Really nice guy.

Good professor. A little odd (wait til he shows you his nunchuck video), but keeps the class pretty light and not boring. You get some pretty easy quizzes and assignments to boost your grade, and the tests aren't that bad either.

I have mixed feelings about this class. Tests are hard, but the mini assignments and tutorials are easy and definately help boost the grade. Group assignment at end is pointless, individual create your own webpage and database projects are annoying but in the end, you learn a lot, is sometimes confusing. The tests are the biggest worry. study!!!!!

nice guy, I LOVE the one in class and one online class part of the course, that means you only GO to class once a week, did somewhat bad on all his tests but he does give alot of work ( I do mean ALOT)I currently have a b+, the only annoying thing is studying for his tests which are VERY hard to do the night before, ALOT of material to study for

not a bad class..but you will stay at his office during office hours for help with projects unless you are already a computer person..not hard, just do all the projects and assignments and a B is possible,if you study really hard an A is possible...tests are not hard and are fair since they are on everything that we cover, but we cover alot

Carey Cole is amazing!! I loved his class and it really made me interested in CIS even though I had 0 interest in it before. I had the bybrid class and absolutely loved it. lots of assignments which are easy and grade boosters. TESTS ARE HARD though so make sure to study!! a B is easy to get, and A is crazy hard to get. WOULD RECCOMEND!! so helpful

If you do the homework on time and projects right. There 50% of your grade that should be in the 90's. The other 50% are pretty difficult tests. Study hard and go into his office hours, he is very helpful on how to do well on the tests. Good guy, loves what he teaches and plays with numchucks in his free time.

I had Cole for an online summer class and he was great, very helpful and understanding. As long as you actually do all of the work that is assigned and study for the tests, it's easy to get a good grade in his class.

Hes a good teacher but Hard class. Have to do the homework and projects but they are huge grade boosts. Tests are kinda hard. Do what he says and you'll be fine.

Professor Cole is a great teacher. I learned alot in his class and he really seems to enjoy his job. Do all the homework and study for the tests (they are fair). Also participate in the online sessions>>> he sometimes made those who didn't, do extra homework. Do extra credit/homework, go to class, gauranteed A.

great guy. knows what he is teaching and obviously enjoys it. has a great time teaching. he does ask questions every day and if you get it wrong you get a zero for the day, if you get it right you get a 1. a little annoying but can help your grade. tests are manageable. DB projects are not too hard. good choice.

COB204 with Prof. Cole was awesome. You might feel a little uneasy at first with his teaching method, but you'll learn that it's quite helpful to keep you up to schedule. Posts PP of chapter after going through them, they're basically what you need to get at least a B on his tests. Final was a breeze, the nunchuk video was lengendary, take him!

Great professor! His class was very interesting. You have to read the textbook prior to class. He's funny and he knows really well what he talks about. Also, very helpful; ask questions in class, go to his office during office hours. I really enjoyed his class. I would highly recommend his class

I WOULD RECOMMEND THIS CLASS. Honestly, besides the tests, everything is just EASY GRADE. There are assignments like Access and Sharepoint, which is REALLY EASY. Quizzes are not extremely hard and participation is free point if you just answer when you're called on. I never read the book and only study the powerpoint notes and I get B's on the test

He is a good teacher,, You just have to DO YOUR WORK

Overall, he was a decent professor. The class is obnoxious if you're not interested. Had a hard time determining what was due each class. Wasted a lot of time on youtube watching videos about CIS stuff. However, found a love for twitter.

If you want to learn something, take him. But this class isn't an easy A

A good teacher overall. Yes you definitely have to do your work but I can say that this was a class I probably learnt the most in. He wants you to do well, and there are many extra credit opportunities. He's very helpful if you go to him. If u plan on slacking off then don't take the class. If ur ready to put some effort,then I would recommend it!

He tries, but the class is boring so you have to teach yourself. His tests are tough, but he tells you what to study so you can get B's and A's on them. Attendance is mandatory and you get called on (it's in alpha order). There are 1000 points and the only hard grades are the three tests. Lots of EC and easy assignments. Cole is kinda quirky

Classwork/homework/projects easy A. Tests are a bit challenging did not study for any though. Managed to pull a 87. If you study and take notes you should be fine.

Good guy, lots of work but not incredibly difficult. I'm not extremely tech savvy but I didn't find the class too difficult. He tries to make it easy to understand and his tests aren't too bad. I got an A, but it was the highest workload class for my semester. I've heard there are better 204 professors, but Cole's not bad at all.

Comes across as a pompous jerk with an inadequate sense of humor. But as a prof, he helps somewhat so long as you see him during office hours. The classes are pretty much slides reiterating the chapter previously assigned. Be prepared to get called on. He's okay, see other choices though.

Very funny teacher, very sarcastic when it comes to class clowns or questions of no sense. 3 exams and a final, really have to study the material which is mostly in the book, reason why his average on exams you need is a 60. Alot of computer work of course, uses discussion board more than any other class. Sharepoints big portion of grade.Recommend!

He's really good, take him. Just read the assignments and follow blacboard and youll be fine. He does extra credit every week just pay attention.

This is the most useful class i have taken so far. Cole is extremely knowledgable and is always quick to answer your questions. Its almost required that you read a chapter before every other class because he calls on people and asks specific questions which determine a small part of your grade. Work is straightforward and kind of fun. Take him

Professor Cole is awesome. Yes there are lots of little assignments but they really help you prepare for the tests and they don't take too much time. He offers lots of ec opportunities and there's a bunch of grades instead of three test grades. He's more than willing to help, nicest guy! His hybrid class is the best

Cole is a very good professor and obviously likes what he's doing, but there are a lot of assignments! He definitely forgets that we have other classes, too. He constantly shows up late to office hours, but is more than willing to help once he is there. Do the work, read the chapters, keep up with assignements and it's not bad at all.

Worth it. Take him.

Great professor, smart guy with lot of useful advice. He's very realistic and honest about what u need to know and what u dont. My favorite class that semester.

I really enjoyed Professor Cole's class. I had no interest in the beginning regarding CIS but he makes it interesting and easy to learn. Access is tedious, but that would come along with any CIS professor. Prof Cole makes learning actually bearable and is not anywhere as difficult as some claim. I'd take another class of Cole's any day.

Most students will tell you Professor Cole is the hardest 204 professor. His class it totally manageable and if you take the time to prepare, you can get an A. Also, go to class it will pay off in the end. He offers opportunities for extra credit, and always does a great job at explaining everything. He is by far the best professor I have had.

Take him. He assigns a lot of work but it is doable. If you have questions, go to his office hours and he is always willing to help and will even come to the lab to help you with online assignments. Such a great professor. Tests are not that bad either as long as you study

Very good professor in regards to teaching the material in a clear manner. However, be prepared to put in a good amount of work to be successful. He does things his way and doesn't round grades. Take him if you're willing to put the time in and want to learn. B is pretty manageable w/ not too much work. A if you put in a good amount.

Very smart and gives great advices. Don't skip class, listen to him and study hard.

Professor Cole is a great professor. Put in some work, study, read and this class will be a breeze. Homework is reading and access projects, which are doable. Tests are OK, just study!When he offers extra credit, do them! Will help your grade in the long run. Participation matters. Pretty helpful and reasonable. Most likely would take him again :)

Cole really cares about his students and I can tell that he honestly does want everyone to come out of 484 better than they came in. He was very lenient with projects and homeworks by letting us turn everything in late and make corrections to get points back. If you fall behind stop by his office hours and he will may let you do extra credit!

Tends to fly through powerpoints in ten minutes Tries to make class interesting, but honestly, most of what you do in class isn't on the test Read the book! Before class Do your projects on time. Show up to class Easy A if you try

Dr. Cole is very wise and knowledgeable. Really found to respect this guy. Tests rely a lot on info from the textbook and your Access course pack. Access project is based of the tutorials, so do them! He does graded participation, but may or may not call on you each class. Take good notes from the textbook chapters b/c students who do poorly don't!

Hes a decent teacher. As long as you put in effort, youll have no trouble. A lot of people dont like him, but I feel like as long as you try its not that bad. Theres a lot of grades, which helps if you bomb an assignment here or there. He provides a lot of opportunities for extra credit and tells you exactly what to expect on exams.

Professor Cole wants you to do good! Tests are not that hard as long as you make sure you understand the things he said that will be on the test. He also gives a lot of good feedbacks if you take the initiative to ask questions in class or in his office hours. Labs are sometimes confusing but it's like that on purpose because he wants your to ask!

He will always answer questions if you need them.

Professor Cole gives a lot of pop quizzes however if you do pay attention in class they are extremely easy. He also gives lots of extra credit opportunities that are added onto exams. If you are struggling with an assignment he will always help you.

Prof. Cole is a good professor. He invites guest speakers every week and you will have popquizzes regarding what the speakers talked ab so pay attention. The assignments can get a little challenging if you have a Mac but not impossible. He is pretty strict but he offers help during his office hours and he's super helpful. Nice guy but expects alot.

Class is extremely challenging but if you put in the work, you can do it. I started off with a really bad grade on first exam and then studied A LOT and did well. READ THE TEXTBOOK. Go to office hours, ask questions, and never turn anything in late or in the wrong format. 7.5/10

Professor Cole is awesome. He's tough, but you'll learn a lot from his class. If you ever have the opportunity to go abroad with him, absolutely do it.

Very good professor, actually wants his students to learn. All the exams/quizzes were open note & he gives extra credit just for saying in class and working on homework. He seems scary at first, like a drill Sargent, but it's just an act so people don't just spend class shopping or playing games. If you study, you can get a decent grade.

Professor Cole has a tough teaching style, but if you engage with the material, you'll learn a lot. unstuck ai was super helpful for studying alongside the course textbook. Attend class, do the homework, and you can get a solid grade.

This professor is THE MAN. Easy dubs in this class. Course material is quite easy and I'm not even a CIS major. Final was hard but everything else is manageable. I will never understand how people say this class is hard.

I'm not sure what good this review will do since (supposedly) he is retiring soon, but for a class that is as challenging as 330, he is the right guy to take it for. It takes a lot of effort both inside and outside of the classroom but I feel like his feedback has been a big reason for my success (so far) in this class.