Carey is not a super clear lecturer but LOOK-IT, he tries. He is very passionate about his work and very concerned about his students. The material is dry but his enthusiasm makes is hard not to WANT to enjoy it. GO TO HIS OFFICE HOURS!

He really is nice--but come on HE'S A BUG GUY. so not super intersting and his tests were hard and focused on the details.

He is a really nice guy who genuinely cares about us as students and people. He is one of the most responsive and accessible professors I've had. He goes a bit fast during lecture b/c there is so much to cover. The tests are hard but massively curved.

Jim is the most compassionate teacher at this school. he is only looking out for us and everything is geared toward the students. he is beyond nice and i am glad i had him. lectures are fast but he posts lectures and tests are based off that! not too bad.

LOVED HIM, LOVED HIM!!! He is such a good guy. Read over the notes, do the homework, and you should pass with no problem.

he is an easy easy easy teacher. i am not a hard working students and i did not study very hard for that class and i still get a B+. he gives hw but it is not too hard and help to pull up grade. he is a every nice guy. any way. good and easy teacher . ..

This professor has to be the best teacher at this university. He tries hard and he makes sure that every fact that is necesary will be presented. His lectures were fascinating and I enjoyed them. It takes a true UCD student to understand Professor Carey.

Pretty tough tests, but not too bad to pull and A because of the extreme curve. Lectures can be a bit boring, and you don't usually have to go b/c everything is posted on-line..super nice guy, very willing to listen and respond to the students.

This was only Carey's second time teaching Terrorism & War, and it certainly shows that it's a 'work in progress.' Having said that, you'll be hard pressed to find a professor that gives more effort than him, and he really is there to help the students.

This man knows everything to do with terrorism and War. He will make you think about life in general. His tests are ridiculous, but thats alright because there is an great generous curve. Impossible to fail. I failed all his test, and I got an A out of it. good teacher, hopefully he never leaves

Prof. Carey is a really nice man who is passionate about demography and aging. You really sould go to lecture and study your notes. His tests are difficult but he gives a really high curve, so everything works out well in the end. He is fair and reasonable and so interesting to talk to. Overall a great professor and interesting man.

No textbook for course. Only powerpoints, although I think he quit using powerpoints after this quarter. Powerpoints were packed with lots of information that you must know for exams. 3 homework assignments. Generous curve. Easy term paper that is due at the end of the quarter. Pay attention to "take away messages".

Dr. Carey is such a nice guy. He makes lectures interesting and applies what we're learning to real life. His stories make concepts clearer and he is OBVIOUSLY passionate about the field.

You cannot study enough for the tests; they are very difficult and include much detail. You will feel like you've failed every one, but don't worry--there's a huge curve. Also, this year, he switched to short answer questions, so do lots of memorization. He is obviously passionate about the subject, but tries to get too much info into the class.

No textbook, must attend lecture. Tests are difficult and detail-oriented. Memorize his lecture notes and put a lot of effort into the term paper. I got about a 60-65% on all 3 exams and still got an A. If you miss your grandpa, take his class! He is such a nice old guy.

I LOVED DR.CAREY. he is so nice and really cares for his students. he's a bit hard to approach at first. his tests are some what hard, they are all short answers. I seriously learned what it's like to admire a professor from him.

Dr. Carey is one of my favorite professors at UCD, but HDE 117 is a hard class. There is no book, but lots of slides and notes to go over before a test. The curve helps alot, and if one does well on the paper, they should get a passing grade. Overall, good teacher, but dry subject. Attendance mandatory because he gives (very easy) pop quizzes.

The first midterm was very hard (life tables) The curved helped alot! The weekly25 word essay were graded harshly. Quizzes were easy made you read since they were every week pretty much. . I liked the subject but boring at times. he is super nice. I liked the class. There was a paper which you have all quarter to work on (topic is up to you)

Ridicolously good curve...got an A but was asleep most lectures. midterm and final are now multiple choice. Give a modest effort on everything and you will be more than fine.

Ridiculously good curve. Got an A but was asleep most lectures. Midterm and final are now multiple choice. The subject matter is dry and Carey can sometimes lack organization, but if you give a modest effort you will be more than alright

Dr. Carey was great! The weekly online quizzes made things much easier to remember when the midterms came along, though the term paper was not the easiest. But Carey was very passionate about this subject and it made class more interesting, as did the weekly skypes. Easy to get a good grade if you put some effort. I recommend this class!

Take his class!! He has weekly online quizzes that are easy if you go to class and have notes. Weekly writing assignments that keep you on track. Weekly skypes professionals that make the class more interesting. Expects a lot from term paper, but can get a decent grade if you try. Tests are easy if you study. Overall, very good teacher and class.

weekly quizzes were awesome! I loved the lecture material even though I felt a little confused about what the overall theme of the class. definitely open to helping out the class and changing things if students don't like them. very nice guy

SUPER generous curve. I got Ds on every single exam but ended up with a final B for my grade in the class. He is passionate about teaching, but attendance not necessary, lectures available online. Assigns term paper from day 1 and due at end of quarter. Even if you don't do well on exams, do well on other things and you will pass.

I only went on the first day and the exam days. The class has a really big curve and you can choose your topic for the term paper. Really great class for easy units.

This class teaches you more than just the material - Professor Carey does his best to instill organization, conciseness, and thoughtfulness in his students. He is very clear about his expectations and offers every opportunity to be successful in his class. However, do not expect to skate in his class. He will make you work for it but he is fair.

Professor Carey is NOT as bad as these reviews make him out to be. He has his style of teaching that he likes to stick to however, in light of COVID and abrupt online teaching, he has been very lenient and understanding of his students. He got a lot of criticism this quarter and was 100% open to hearing it and making changes.

Professor Carey is a very knowlegable and smart professor. The course isn't easy but it is very doable. Lecture heavy, but not a lot of tough material. Work on term paper and you will do fine. I would definitely take him again.

Prof. Carey is not horrible. He is always willing to answer questions and is extremely passionate about longevity. Topics are interesting, however the downside is that there is a lot of information to digest. Lots of extra credit opportunities. Writing assignments are graded semi-harshly. Take this course if you're up for a challenge.

Everyone is too harsh to the professor. He is defiantly a brilliant and approachable professor. Exams are not easy, you have to study hard, and the essay required lots of time. On the other side, it was a great chance to write a professional paper. If you want to get an A, choose another course, but if C or B is acceptable, go for it.

This class is great if you want professional writing experience. Interesting subject, tough tests/grading, and definitely a challenge. Prof Carey is very knowledgeable about the subject matter and is helpful during office hours. Big curve and lots of extra credit.

Professor Carey was a great professor, he is very passionate about his job which translates to his high level of engagement with the class and his students. The course was definitely challenging, but he is very generous with curving grades. As long as you study and stay on top of the term paper, you will do well!

Professor Carey is very passionate about what he teaches. There's a big term paper. Homework isn't that difficult. It can be challenging at certain points but there are lots of opportunities for extra credit. He also provides a study guide that contains actual questions on the tests. Use that study guide and with the curve, you'll do great!

I went for help in office hours of TA. He clarified all my doubts in detail taking out time. the professor is knowledgeable and helpful. good curve too.

The professor was quite nice overall and the TA also helped us.

Good professor, wisdom drips from his eyes TA was decent.

Professor is very knowledgeable and understanding. The curve helps a lot!

I absolutely loved the course and Professor Carey. No strict deadlines on assignments.

Professor is open to ai which Is a good thing. Very open and accessible.

Prof knows a lot. Lenient curve. Ta helpful. No hard deadlines. Would take again.

I enjoyed this course very much. The professor was super chill. I've reached out to the TA quite a few times, and they've always been super helpful. I also appreciate how quickly the TA respond to emails, clearing up all my doubts. Overall, the experience was great!!

The course was straightforward and easy to follow. Just stick to the professor's instructions, and you'll do well. The TA was incredibly helpful and friendly. I also found him very cute!

Best professor ever, so sweet and down to earth!!